Maria C. Kaufman, 71, formerly of Wallingford, passed away on Wednesday, November 6th at Crozer Chester Medical Center.  She was born in Philadelphia to the late Salvatore and Julia Milano.  Maria was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School with the class of 1966.  She worked for many years as the executive secretary for Myrna Snyder, who with her husband, Ed, formerly owned the Flyers.  She then went on to become the Owner and operator of Maria’s Bakery in Ridley Township for 32 years.

Maria was a long-time member of St. John Chrysostom Church where she was active in the Pre-Cana  program and also volunteered to make meals for those less fortunate.  What she enjoyed most, however, was spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Thomas Kaufman; Children, Chris Kaufman (Erica), Laura Oakes (Chris), and Matt Kaufman (Phoebe); and sister, Kathy Wise (Kirk). Also, there is nothing she enjoyed more than being “Gigi” to her 10 grandchildren.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 15th at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086.  Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday evening from 6-8pm and on Friday morning from 10-11am both at church.  Internment will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. 
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Big Hearts to Little Hearts https://bighearts2littlehearts.com/campaigns/general-donation/donate/

​Barbara C. (Fletcher) McLaughlin of Newark, DE formerly of Chester passed away on Oct 26 at home.  Barbara was born in Chester and graduated from Chester High School. She was passionate about her work as the telemarketing manager for Plumbmaster and later as the Vice President at M&M Pallet. She enjoyed boating with her husband and was very active with the PTA at her children’s schools.

Barbara was predeceased by her parents William and Fannie (Cubbage) Fletcher and her son Sean McLaughlin. She is survived by her husband Mike and her sons Michael and Kevin McLaughlin.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Monday Nov. 4 at Holy Angels Church 82 Possum Park Rd. Newark, DE 19711. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 AM at the Church. Burial at Lawn Croft Cemetery.

Fred Alfonsi, age 90, also known as Tracey to his many South Philly friends, neighbors and acquaintances, passed away Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019.  Freddy worked as a top window decorator for Gimbels Department Store for 30 years.  He was an avid reader who could dazzle one with his keen insights when it came to history, politics, sports, music, art and fashion. 

His surviving brother, Sam Alfonsi, Director of College Bound in Broomall, Pa. says that his big brother Freddy played a key role in raising him, directing him, and encouraging him.  Fred had a sense of humor that belied his sharp and inquiring mind.  He now joins in peaceful repose after battling congestive heart failure his wife, Cass, his mother, Julia, his father, Ben, his sister Kay and his brother Ben.

May the good Lord forever bless him for the generosity, wisdom and comfort he provided to so many in his long life.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Tuesday Oct. 29 at 11:00 AM at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA. Friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery ​in Springfield. 

​Richard A. Chominski, Sr. , 91, of Wallingford passed away on Sunday, October 20th at his home.  He was born in Chester to the late Anthony and Teofila Chominski.  Richard was a graduate of Chester High School with the class of 1946 where he captained the football team.  After High School he served in the United States Army with whom he was stationed in Japan.  He then went on to graduate from Penn State University with a degree in Business Administration.  Richard worked for Boeing for many years until his retirement.

He was an active member of St. John Chrysostom Church.  He enjoyed playing golf, bowling, gardening and tending to his fish pond.  He also was an avid Phillies fan and loved dogs.  He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Chominski (2014) and 9 siblings.  He is survived by his sons, Richard Chominski, Jr. (Kathleen), Frank Chominski (Dee), and Stephen Chominski (Linda); daughters, Dolores Austin (Robert), and Donna Lee Chominski; grandchildren, Michelle Austin, Robert Austin, Kim Green, Matthew Chominski, Danielle Mann, Sara Chominski, Rebecca Chominski, Nicole Blohm, Jessica Rowan, Erika Markowski, Patrick Chominski, Leigh Ann DeBlasio, Courtney Chominski, Brett Chominski; 16 great-grandchildren.

His funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 25th at 10:30am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to call from 9:30-10:30am in church. Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Kathryn (Kay) Keenan (nee Donovan) faithfully devoted to God and her family, passed away peacefully on October 7.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph E.  Devoted and loving mother of Robert (Marie), Patrick, Mary Kender (Mikael Nordstrom), Nell Sweeney (Mike), Kathy, Jane Woods (Rich) and Michael (Michele).  Cherished grandmother of Candice Pizzuti (Tony), Kerri Nowicki (Steve) ,Kate Newman (Mike), David Kender (Kelly), Patrick Sweeney (Lisa), Ryan Keenan (Jackie), Gavin Keenan (Carrie), Maggie Sweeney, Angela Lynch (Andrew Carney), Justin Reynolds, Kayla Shields and great-grandmother of 13.  Kay is survived also by her sisters Patsy Douglas and Anne Marie Lenner and her sisters-in-law Anita and Yvonne Donovan.  Preceded in death by her brothers Daniel and Thomas Donovan.  Funeral Mass Saturday October 12 at 11:00 a.m., Nativity BVM (30 E. Franklin Street, Media).  Visitation preceding at the church at 10:00 a.m. Interment at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Abramson Cancer Center. https://www.pennmedicine.org/cancer/giving


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