​Patricia A. Ricks, 70, of Folsom passed away with her daughter by her side at Taylor Hospital on March 26th, 2020.  She was born in Chester to the late Thomas and Jean Marie Koury.  Pat was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.  She then went on to nursing school and spent her career as an ER nurse at Crozer Hospital. 
Pat was a kind and loving person who dedicated her life to caring for others. She was especially devoted to caring for her grandkids, whom she adored.   What she treasured most was spending time with her family and friends.  She had a love for the kitchen, always cooking and baking.  She took the time to enjoy the little things that we often take for granted.  Life was precious to her.  Her faith was unlike any other and her light will continue to shine through the countless lives she touched.
Pat was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Lauren Ricks (Marc Palladino); grandmother to Luke, Luciana, Jack, and Priscilla Palladino; sister to Jack Koury and Susan Bacon; she is also survived by many dear friends, nieces, and nephews.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated privately at Our Lady of Peace church in Milmont Park, Pa.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

​John S. Saunders, 74, of Swarthmore, formerly of Mayfair, passed away on Wednesday, March 25th.  He was born in Philadelphia to the late Peter and Margaret Saunders.  John was a graduate of Father Judge High School, then went on to graduate from the Wharton School and Widener University.  He was a veteran of the US Army with whom he served during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was self employed for many years as a blacksmith in the Delaware and Chester County areas.  John was an accomplished cook and enjoyed reading, especially about history.  He also had a passion for woodworking and restoring old furniture.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his siblings, Hugh Saunders, Chalie Saunders and Peggy Iavecchia; son-in-law, Timothy Gaige.  He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Saunders; Children, Joseph Saunders (Gabrielle), JeanMarie Scully (Richard), and MaryBeth Gaige; brother, Peter Saunders; sisters, Patricia Murray, and Kathleen Sheehan; grandchildren, John Scully, MaryKate Scully, Annabelle Gaige, Rosemarie Gaige, and Declan Gaige; many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated privately on Saturday, March 28th at St. John Chrysostom Church.  Burial will follow at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Katie's Krusaders at ​http://katieskrusaders.com/make-a-donation/

Angela R. Alfe, 94, of Springfield, Pa passed away on Monday, March 16th.  She was born in Philadelphia to the late Francesco and Romana (Petruccelli) Alfe.  Angela was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School for Girls.  Angela was a devoted daughter and Aunt.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Patrick and Francis Alfe; sister-in-law, Delores Alfe.  She is survived by her sister-in-law, Vicky Alfe; nieces and nephews, David Alfe, Pamela Millio, Paul Alfe, Michael Alfe, John Alfe, Lisa Wolfington, and Gina Rasiul.
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Friends and family are invited to her funeral service on Friday, March 20th at 11am graveside at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery  1600 S. Sproul Rd. Springfield, PA.

​Michael Simchock, 86, of Wallingford passed away on Saturday, March 7th. He was born in Marion Heights, PA to the late Michael and Susan Simchock.  He was raised and educated in Marion Heights and then later in Wallingford.  He was a graduate of Nether Providence High School with the class of 1952. Michael was a veteran of the US Army with whom he served during the Korean Conflict.  He worked for over 50 years as a barber in Aston, PA until his retirement. 
Michael was predeceased by 6 siblings.  He is survived by his wife, Patricia Simchock; step-son, Frankie Mosakowski (Sue); sisters, Catherine Weyman and Susan Sutsko; sister-in-law, Eileen Pearlingi; brother-in-law, Walter Anderson (Sue)
His funeral mass will be held on Thursday March 12th at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church in Wallingford.  Friends and family are invited to his viewing on Thursday morning from 9:30am-10:30am at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Rte. 320) Wallingford, PA.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Crozer Keystone Hospice 200 West Sproul Rd. Springfield, PA 19064