All Obituaries

Laura Frances Lewis, affectionately known as “Nan” to everybody and the matriarch of the family, she was born January1, 1924 to the late Iffie Lee Manson McCray. She is the last of 28 siblings. Laura was educated in the Chester Upland School District. She worked at the Media Court House as supervisor of the custodian Dept. for 20 years. She enjoyed specding time with her children , grandchildren great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Laura was famous or cooking her...

Darryl Lavone Bannister Sr ( Tuffy) was born February 10, 1958 He was born in Chester Pa to the late Robert Bannister Jr and Dorothy Marie Summers-Bannister. Darryl peacefully gained his wings on Saturday May 1,2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was raised in Twin Oaks Pa and was educated in the Chi Chester School District. Darryl leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish his memories a loving wife Antionette Womack-Bannister one son Darryl Bannister Jr. Three daughters Tawana...

Freddie Francis Miller, affectionately known as “Frog” or “Pop Pop,” was born on May 9th 1939 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Freddie Francis and Sarah Purnell Miller. He was the youngest of thirteen children.   At an early age, Fred attended Grace United Methodist Church of Chester, Pennsylvania with his family. He was baptized in 1941 by the Minister B.A. Arnold and remained a member at Grace United throughout his childhood.    Fred was educated in...

Clara (Clarice) Loither Born in Savannah, Georgia to Stella and John. Clara moved to Chester, PA with her aunt Florence Taylor. At the age of 7. She went to school in the Chester school district. Her first job at the age of 18 years old was as a welder for 10 years at the navy shipyard in Philadelphia and Sunship Dry Dock Co. She also worked at Fair Acres as a CNA for 10 years. In her spare time she learned how to make wine. She was known for her many talents and skills. She loved the...

Richard William Hamlin Jr was born on March 29,1953 in Chester, Pa. to Richard William Hamlin Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth Hamlin(Day). Rich was called to the arms of the Lord on April 16, 2020. At 6:03 am at Crozer Chester Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Richard loving known as Dick was educated in Wallingford Swathmore School District and graduated from Nether Providence High School in 1972. At the age of 17 Rich started to work at Shooster Development Company Where he was respected...

Edmond Bruce “Big Bounce” Caple, Str. Was born to James and Margaret Caple on April 17, 1953. Bruce grew up at 1032 Kerlin st. in Chester where he was educated in the Chester -Upland School District. While in school he started to play drums in 8th grade and went on to become one of the best drummers in the city if Chester, PA. Bruce also played Varsity football and Chester High School . After graduating in 1972 Bruce gained employment at Pheonix Steel in Claymont, Delaware. He...