Obituary of Kathleen E. Ragan

Kathleen Ellen (nee Chism) Ragan, 68, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Kathie loved to play bingo and take occasional casino trips. She loved all animals, especially her Dalmatian - Pepper (1998-2011). But she was first a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived in the Delaware County area for 50 years (Aston, Chester, Garden City, Wallingford, Ridley Park and Folsom) before moving to Delaware in 1993 and then to The Villages in Florida in 2005. She enjoyed her annual trips on "Girls Week" in Wildwood, N.J. with her daughters and grandchildren. She loved the holiday gatherings with all the family. She and husband Les celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary and renewed their vows in September at a party given by their six children, attended by family and many of their lifelong friends. She was a 10 year breast cancer survivor. She will be missed by all who knew her. SURVIVORS Husband of 50 years, Leslie Ragan Sr Sons: Leslie Jr. (Linda) and David (Joanne) Ragan Daughters: Karen LoBiondo (Salvatore), Shannon Trust (Jason), Robynn Frick (Jon) and Kristie Hennessy (Frank) Grandchildren: Les III, Brandon & Michael Ragan, Angela Bonner (Thomas), Tara Matteo (Clint), Austin LoBiondo, Reddington Frick, Jacobson Frick, Jackson Trust, Garrett Trust, Shane Hennessy and Kathleen (Kat) Hennessy Great-Grandchildren, Ashley, Avery & Aubree Bonner, Mason & Mia Matteo. Sister: Carole Schillinger (Al) Brother: William R. Chism (Janet) Also survived by many nieces and nephews Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be given in Kathleen Ragan's name to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422; or the SPCA of Pennsylvania, 350 E. Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19134 .