John V. Alessi of Upland died at home on February 9, 2009. Mr. Alessi was born in Philadelphia the son of the late Antonio and Philamena Alessi. He was raised in West Philadelphia and attended Overbrook High School. Mr. Alessi has been a resident of Upland for the past 45 years. Mr. Alessi owned and operated the John Alessi Cleaning Service, which was a home delivery dry cleaning business. After closing his business he worked for a number of years at the Glen Mills School till full retirement in 1991. He was know as the “LOLLIPOP MAN” to everyone in the Upland and Brookhaven area. more…

Edward J. McLaughlin, 89 died February 1, 2009 at Envoy at the Village in Fork Union, Virginia. Mr. McLaughlin was born in Chester the son of the late James and Ellen nee Murtaugh McLaughlin. He attended Resurrection of Our Lord School and Chester High School. He had livee in Palmyra, VA for 2 years previously living in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester Township. He was a member of ITU Union since 1948 working at the “Chester Times” and then at the “Washington Star” from where he retired in 1981. Mr. McLaughlin was a member of St. John Fisher Church in Boothwyn and served in the Army during WW II. more…