​Jean M. Sloskey, 92, formerly of Chester, PA passed away on September 12, 2022 in Concord, NC.  Jean was born in Chester to the late Frank and Ludwika Przybylski.  She attended St. Hedwig’s Catholic Grade School and later went on to graduate from Chester High School with the class of 1947.  Jean was a devoted wife and mother.  She enjoyed ballroom dancing and country western dancing. 
She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Eugene J. Sloskey; as well as her best friend and dancing partner, Hamilton Taylor.  She is survived by her children, Dr. Gary E. Sloskey (Patricia), Denise Reinhart (Nicholas), Earl E. Sloskey (Susan), Louise Thoreson (Mark); Frank Sloskey; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 24th at 10:30am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to her viewing from 9:30-10:30am in the church.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

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Judge Eugene Monaco, 94, formerly of Nether Providence passed away on September 9th at his summer residence in Glen Mills, PA.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a pillar of his community.  
He was born in Queens, NY to Pasquale and Elvira Monaco.  Gene graduated from Richmond Hill High School with the class of 1945.  He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, and subsequently received a Master’s degree from the University of Delaware.  Later in his career Gene earned a Juris Doctorate from Temple University School of Law.  
Gene worked for 33 years as a mechanical engineer and manager for Westinghouse.  After his retirement, he became an assistant district attorney in Delaware County and was later elected District Justice in the Delaware County Courts.  Gene was elected to the board of commissioners for Nether Providence Twp. where he for served 27 years, and as president for the majority of that duration.
Gene was a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Army where he served during the occupation of Korea in World War II.  Gene was an avid woodworker, crafting many pieces for family and friends.  He was also a talented multi-instrumental musician, playing professional upright bass in the Catskill mountain resort circuit in the 1940s.  Later he was a member of the Greater Wilmington String Band and the Gulf Coast Banjo Society in Snookhaven, FL.
Gene is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joyce Monaco; daughters, Suzanne Urso (Louis), and Lorraine Wallace (Donald); sons Eugene Monaco (Madeline), Paul Monaco, and Thomas Monaco (Nicole Reynolds); sister, Eleanor Villardi; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
His funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 16th   10:00am at the
Chapel at Maris Grove, 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Burial of ashes will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the American Parkinson’s ​https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/131962771

​​Rita T. Copertino, 90, of Wallingford passed away on Monday, August 22nd in Ft. Myers Florida.  She was born in Philadelphia to the late Nicolas and Donna Spadea.  Rita was a graduate of S. Philadelphia high School.   She worked in the Crozer Keystone Health System for many years as an office administrator until her retirement.  Rita was an avid reader.  She also enjoyed trips to the casino and lunches with friends.  What she enjoyed most was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
She was predeceased by her husband, Silvio Copertino (2003) and 8 siblings.  She is survived by her children, Lisa McMenamin (Andrew), David Copertino (Lisa), and Valerie Workman (Steve); 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marie Silver.
Her funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 26th at 10am at St. Paul Church 2007 New Hope St. East Norriton, Pa 19401.  Friends and family are invited to her viewing from 9-10am in church.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.  Donations in her name can be made to Hope Healthcare, Development Department 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908

​Barbara Valent Miller, 72, of Chester passed away on Wednesday August 24th at Crozer Chester Medical Center.  She was born and raised in Chester to the late Francis and Florence Valent.  She attended St. Robert’s School and went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School with the class of 1967.  Barbara worked as a home health aide seeing that as a calling to help those with various ailments.  She was the past president of the lady's auxiliary for the FOP William Penn Lodge 19.  She was also a long-time member of St. John Chrysostom Church.  Barbara loved to read and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.  She also enjoyed taking walks and trips to the beach.  What she enjoyed most was spending time with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Michael Valent Miller.  She is survived by her husband, Donald H. Miller; daughter, Michelle Miller; brothers, Thomas, Richard (Rosaleen), and John (Michele) Valent; beloved dog, Meko.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 2nd at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to her viewing on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm and Friday morning from 9:30-10:15 am at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, Pa.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery

​Dolores J (Feeley) Derrickson departed this life in the early morning hours of August 17, 2022 at the age of 86 surrounded by family.  She was born in Chester, Pa to the late Hugh and Nora Feeley.  She is now reunited with her parents, her brothers and sisters and other friends and family that pre-deceased her.

Dolores graduated from Chester High School in 1953 and started working for Bell Telephone.  She left there and became a meat wrapper and deli hostessfor Pantry Pride / Thriftway in Brookhaven for 30 years.  She always had a love for travel and seeing different cultures and having new experiences.  She turned that love into a second career.  She worked as a travel agent for several agencies before starting her own Cruise only travel agency and had amassed 72 cruises under her belt along with finding family members in Ireland and England while researching her family tree.

In her younger years before her knees went bad, she loved roller skating, walking, and dancing. She has always loved music and just being around people and trying to help.  She would talk to anyone and give helpful advice when asked and had an extreme love of life and spunk. It was contagious when you were around her. She loved reading and books.  She was always at the library or had a book in her hands. She wrote a young teen mystery book, but never got it published. She started painting about 10 years ago and appreciated beauty all around her.  Most of the paintings in her house were done by her.Since she could no longer dance, she was known to follow and support her son-in-law’s bands wherever they played around Delco.  She was known in the band circles as “Rock Star”.  

Dolores was pre-deceased by her husband of 42 years, Milton J. Derrickson, Brothers John P Feeley and Thomas J Feeley, Sisters Anna M Peters and Nora T. Howe, daughters Robyn A Shannon and Cynthia S Johnson, and Grandson Michael K. Trageser.

Dolores is survived by and will be dearly missed by her beloved Daughter Nora J. (John) Clement with whom she lived, grandchildren Jesse N. Clement, Patrick J. Clement, Karyn A. Beck, Catherine D Hance, Michael D Johnson Jr, and Tara L. Johnson and many beloved nieces and nephews, and cousins. 

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service on Tuesday August 23 at 11 AM at Carr Funeral Home. Friends may call after 10 AM. Interment at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood.
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In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.