Charles Rowland Melvin, 85, a 52 year resident of Aston died January 28 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Mr. Melvin was born in Chester the son of the late Howard and Jennie nee Bailey Melvin and was educated in Chester Schools. Mr. Melvin was employed as a supervisor at Aldon Rug Mill for 22 years and after the Mill moved to Georgia was employed in Security at Penn State Delawre County Campus for 12 years retiring in 1984. more…
Patricia M. O’Loughlin of Chester, 54, died January 28, 2008 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Mrs. O’Loughlin was born in Palmerton, PA to Mary Kibler. She has been a resident of Chester for the past 29 years. Mrs. O’Loughlin was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Church and the St. Joseph Association. more…
Anna Lex, 74, of New London, PA formerly of Wallingford, PA died on January 23, 2008 at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Lex was born in Philadelphia the daughter of the late Pasquale and Antoinette (nee Mongillo) Trignani. Mrs. Lex was educated in the Philadelphia School System. Mrs. Lex has been a resident of New London for the past 23 years having formerly lived in Wallingford for 24 years. more…
James R. Hanavin, 66, died January 8, 2008 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Mr. Hanavin had been a resident of Boothwyn for 30 years. He was born in Upland the son of the late James F. and Helen V. nee Mowry Hanavin. Mr. Hanavin was a graduate of the former Resurrection of Our Lord School and a graduate of St. James High School Class of ‘59. He was employed as a paper maker at Scott Paper Co. now Kimberly Clark for 38 years retiring in 2000. more…
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Lawler died on Jan. 7, 2008 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Lawler was born in Philadelphia the daughter of the late Hugh & Margaret (nee McDermott) Gallagher. Mrs. Lawler was a graduate of Hallahan High School for Girls in Philadelphia. Mrs. Lawler has been a resident of the Wallingford section of Nether Providence Twp. for 48 years. Mrs. Lawler was an avid bridge player and participated in many bridge tournaments over the years. more…