​​Joseph “Joe” Robert DiProsperos, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA.  He was born September 30, 1933 in Philadelphia where he lived with his parents Joseph R. and Dorothy W. DiProsperos, sister Florence and brother Richard.  He graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic High School in 1952.  At that time, Joe thrived with his own painting and wallcovering business.  He married Dorothy M. DiProsperos (Rhoads) of Chester, PA in 1955 and had what would be a wonderful 50 year marriage until her passing in 2005.  Nothing was more important than family and friends to Joe.  His children Joe (Lauren) DiProsperos , along with his daughter Karen (Todd) Good from Ellicott City, MD spent precious time together on playing fields, golf courses, Phillies games, Sunday masses, vacations, and numerous parties on Medbury Road.  Joe’s grandchildren, Joe, Taylor and Nick called him “Pop” and loved him with their whole hearts.  In 2008, Joe met the second love of his life, Geraldine “Gerry” Boggs of Glen Mills, PA.  Gerry opened up a whole new life for Joseph, one filled with traveling, concerts, picnics, and true companionship.  She was always right by his side during every health problem, hospital stay, and doctor’s visit.  In the end, along with Gerry and his family, his in-home caregiver, Michelle, his doctors, nurses and aides at Brinton Manor Nursing Home, and the Hospice staff at Riddle Hospital took him home. 
A Catholic funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 12th at 10:30am at Carr Funeral Home at 935 S. Providence Road, Wallingford PA.   Internment at Lawn Croft Cemetery immediately to follow. 

​Paul D. Conner, 82 of Swarthmore, passed away on Sept. 7, 2019. Paul was born in Chester and attended St. Anthony School. He graduated from St. James High School in 1955. He was a retired fire fighter for Chester and Boeing and former member of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church.  Paul was predeceased by his father Frank Conner, his mother Margaret Corsin Conner Tollin and his step father John Tollin. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Margaret Cornog Conner, his son Kevin (Colleen) Conner, 2 grandsons and his brother Frank Conner.
 
Paul was employed by Boeing as a fire fighter and fire prevention inspector. He was a member of Hanley Hose Fire Company in Chester. He was a member of Local I-17, International Association of Fire Fighters and served as Past President and Secretary/Treasurer of the local union.
 
Paul coached amateur teenage baseball for over twenty years.  He served Babe Ruth Baseball for over thirty years as a District, State and assistant Mid-Atlantic Regional Commisioner.  He was one of the founding members of Chester Biddy Basketball League and served as commissioner and league president for a number of years. 
 
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Michigan and Fairview Aves. Swarthmore.  Friends may call from 9:15 to 10:15 AM at the Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
 
Contributions in his memory to St. James Alumni Association 1499 E. 9th St. Eddystone, PA 19022 are appreciated.

John A. Diaz, 71 of Garnet Valley passed away suddenly on July 31, 2019. John was born in Chester to Joseph and Marie Diaz. He graduated from St. Robert’s School and St. James High School. He earned his associate’s degree from the former PMC (now Widener University). Mr. Diaz served in Vietnam as a member of the US Army.  He worked as a information systems analyst for PECO for over 20 years and most recently for Aetna. Mr. Diaz was an avid sports fan in general and Philadelphia sports in particular.
Mr. Diaz was predeceased by his parents, his brother Joseph and his beloved wife Anita who passed away in 2012.
He is survived by son John Diaz of Glen Mills and his brother Dr. Robert Diaz of Virginia.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Wednesday August 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM in St. Cornelius Church 160 Ridge Road Chadds Ford, Pa 19317. Friends may call from 8:45 to 9:45 AM at the Church. Interment at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield.

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​Mary J. “Mick” Gorbey, 71, of Drexel Hill passed away on July 9th at Delaware County Memorial Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Sharp.  She was raised and educated in Brookhaven where she attended Our Lady of Charity School and later went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School with the class of 1966.  Mary then attended nursing school and made her career as an LPN.  For most of her career she worked as a long-term care nurse, most recently retiring from the Sanders House.   She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach.  What she enjoyed most, however, was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. 
She is survived by her daughter, Mary E. Gorbey (Emanuele Buonamici); grandchildren, Sophia, Luca, and John; Sisters, Anne Stanley, and Eileen Wilson (Ben); many nieces and nephews. Her funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 18th at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to call from 10-11am in church.  Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the Autism Society at www.autism-society.org
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