Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
The Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home has been a pillar of the Kennett Square community since 1860. Founded in that year as a funeral home by William H. Worrall, it also operated as a furniture store. A very typical practice of funeral homes during that era. Workers would manufacture furniture and caskets. The Worrall family continued to operate the business until forming a partnership with Albert F. Kuzo in the early 1970s. After 1975, the Kuzo family took ownership of the funeral home. In 1987, Russell J. Gofus and his wife Amber became the newest owners of the facility. Today, Grieco Funeral Homes is proud to adopt the fine family heritage of years past, as well as the Victorian charm and character of the historic architecture. We look very forward to continuing professional and dedicated services to the families of Kennett Square and surrounding communities.
Our Obituaries
Selma Bernice Osborne
December 13, 1949 - February 17, 2012
SELMA BERNICE OSBORNE, age 62, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Bill J. Osborne, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ham and Arlene Barlow Proffitt.
She was a cook at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA, retiring in 2005, after 27...
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Robert Taft Hennes
March 8, 1930 - February 16, 2012
Robert Taft Hennes of Kennett Square, PA passed away on February 16, 2012. He was 81.
He was born in Jamestown NY to Lucille Kane Hennes and Theodore Preston Hennes. Bob graduated with honors from Stevens Institute Prep School in Hoboken, NJ. He received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1951 and an M.B.A. degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1952.
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Mary A. McCafferty
September 16, 1923 - February 14, 2012
MARY A. McCAFFERTY, age 88, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of Edward J. McCafferty, Sr., who passed away in 1998, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Theresa Forte Giampalmi.
She was a Professional Chef for 27 years, last...
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Joy J. Ruggieri
May 11, 1933 - February 14, 2012
JOY J. RUGGIERI, age 78, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Dino P. Ruggieri, who passed away in 2004, and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Leitha Manning Johnson.
Joy was a homemaker, and she enjoyed bird watching,...
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Margaret Wilson Gregg
May 29, 1924 - February 13, 2012
MARGARET WILSON GREGG, age 87, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012, at the Compassionate Care Hospice in Wilmington, DE. She was the wife of Havard L. Gregg, who passed away in 1993, and with whom she shares 52 years of marriage.
Born in West Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Miriam Baker Wilson.
She was a homemaker, but in her earlier years...
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Ernest Leone
May 12, 1949 - February 5, 2012
ERNEST LEONE, age 62, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at his vacation home in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Alfred Leone of Kennett Square, PA and the late Gladys Leardi Leone.
Ernie was President of Mushroom Central Supply in Toughkenamon, PA. In his younger years, he worked at the Suburban Bakery, which was a family...
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Joseph D. Cloud
April 6, 1906 - February 3, 2012
JOSEPH D. CLOUD, age 105, of Kennett Square, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, at Linden Hall, Kennett Square, PA. His first wife, Lenore Carnahan passed away in 1961 and his second wife Lillian Mason Cloud, passed away in 1999.
Born in Hamorton, PA, he was the son of the late John and Kathryn Deglar Cloud.
He was a 1925 graduate of Kennett High School, and was president of his class...
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Betty Mae George Hendrickson
February 23, 1927 - February 2, 2012
Betty Mae George Hendrickson, age 84 of Landenberg, died Thursday February 2, 2012 at the Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of Joseph "Nick" Manly Hendrickson with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in Glasgow DE she was a daughter of the late Norman C. George and Nettie Bell Hallabaugh George and grew up on the family farm. She was one of twelve children.
Betty attended...
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David Arnold White
August 15, 1951 - January 31, 2012
David Arnold White, age 60 of Landenberg PA died Tuesday January 31, 2012. He was the husband of Linda Kuebler White with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia PA he was a son of the late William and Dorothy Klinger White.
David was a 1973 graduate of Philadelphia College of Art where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design. He was the owner of Design Design...
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Nazareno A. Daddezio, Jr.
November 10, 1949 - January 30, 2012
NAZARENO A. DADDEZIO, Jr., age 62, of Toughkenamon, PA, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012, at his residence.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son Mary Lou Conaway Daddezio of Toughkenamon, PA and the late Nazareno A. Daddezio, Sr.
He was a 1969 graduate of Salesianum High School, Wilmington, DE.
Naz was a mushroom grower with his father and Uncle Maurice for many years,...
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James Douglas McCaskey
June 1, 1929 - January 28, 2012
James Douglas McCaskey, age 82, of Kennett Square, PA, died Saturday January 28, 2012 at the Crosslands Retirement Community. He was the husband of Margaret Thompson McCaskey with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, PA he was a son of the late Richard and Catheryn Broderick McCaskey. He was the first McCaskey to graduate from McCaskey High School. He graduated from The...
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James "Bugsy" Arthur Harrison
May 14, 1964 - January 28, 2012
JAMES "Bugsy" ARTHUR HARRISON, age 47, of Kennett Square, PA, passed on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at his residence.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Arthur W. and Patricia Moran Harrison of Kennett Square, PA.
He was a truck driver.
James was a member of St. Patrick's Church, Kennett Square, PA
He enjoyed visiting California, driving his truck, and was an avid NASCAR...
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Doris Amelia Mullen Wykel
May 14, 1921 - January 25, 2012
Doris Amelia Mullen Wykel, age 90, of West Chester, PA died Wednesday January 25, 2012 at the Pocopson Home in Pocopson Township. She was the wife of the late Llewellyn Wykel Sr., who died in 1986 and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Atlantic City New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Horace Grant Mullen and Amelia Rementer Mullen.
In her early years, Doris worked in an...
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Elizabeth Russ Yarnall
May 22, 1923 - January 23, 2012
ELIZABETH RUSS YARNALL, age 88, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Earl Yarnall, Sr., who passed away in 2000, and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in West Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mike and Nostka Tereszko Russ.
Betty was a homemaker, and she enjoyed gardening and flowers.
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Jean C. London
June 18, 1927 - January 22, 2012
JEAN C. LONDON, age 84, of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday,
January 22, 2012. She was the wife of Robert C. London, who passed away in 2009, and with whom she
shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Detroit, Ml, she was the daughter of the late Marlin and Dorothy Wilson Campbell.
Mrs. London was a retired Artist, and a graduate of Michigan State University
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Hannah Cheney Williams
December 25, 1912 - January 20, 2012
Hannah Cheney Williams died peacefully January 20, 2012 at her residence in Crosslands retirement community, Kennett Square PA where she had lived since 1989. She was in her 100th year.
Hannah was born in Manchester, Connecticut on Christmas day 1912 to Horace B. and Mary P. Cheney, members of the Cheney Brothers Silk Company, manufacturers of fine silk products.
Hannah attended Milton...
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Margaret C. Graham
December 7, 1916 - January 18, 2012
Margaret Conway Graham rejoined her husband of 68 years following a lengthy separation. Margaret Graham died January 18th, 2012 at Crosslands, her home for the last 24 years. Born in Baltimore, Maryland and growing up in Quantico, Maryland, she studied at Strayer Business College. She married the hometown love of her life, Harlan Lucine, in 1944. Margaret was most proud of her part in helping...
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William M. Washington
June 7, 1924 - January 17, 2012
WILLIAM M. WASHINGTON, age 87, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Pocopson Home.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Alonzo B. and Thanzine Gray Washington.
He was a Cook and also worked as a Domestic for William Glickman in New York City.
He enjoyed music and the New York Yankees.
Brother Washington attended the Kennett Square...
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Claire M. Nonnemacher Roessler
December 6, 1934 - January 17, 2012
Claire Nonnemacher Roessler, age 77 of Kennett Square, PA formerly of Delaware County, died Tuesday January 17, 2012 at Kendal Retirement community in Kennett Square. She was the wife of Robert L. Roessler, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 6, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Clara Burhanna Nonnemacher.
Claire was a graduate of...
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Mario D. Calvarese
January 30, 1924 - January 15, 2012
MARIO D. CALVARESE, age 87, of Toughkenamon, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. He was the husband of Vera Gaspari Calvarese who passed away in 1986, and with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA , he was the son of the late Gaspare and Flavia Mattioni Calvarese.
He was a self employed Mushroom Grower.
He was...
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Dante M. Bove
March 1, 1931 - January 12, 2012
DANTE M. BOVE, age 80, passed away of Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Dorothy Badger Bove, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Dante was the son of the late Marco and Columba Basciani Bove. He was born March 1, 1931 in Toughkenamon, PA.
Dante attended St. Patrick's School in Kennett Square, PA and graduated from...
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Lydia Ella Minor Johnson
October 24, 1921 - January 12, 2012
LYDIA ELLA MINOR JOHNSON, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012.
Born in Penn Township, Chester County, PA , she was the daughter of the late Abram T. and Susan Lewis Minor.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Kelton Church of Christ.
She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, working at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA, retiring in 1987.
She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, baking...
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William E. Gordon, JR.
August 9, 1948 - January 9, 2012
WILLIAM E. GORDON, JR., of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Jo DeMatteo Gordon, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late William E. Gordon, Sr., and the late Margaret Bernstiel Gordon.
He was a member of St. Cornelius Church.
Bill was a Corporate...
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Elizabeth "Betty" Boyer Schroder
April 18, 1927 - January 8, 2012
ELIZABETH "BETTY" BOYER SCHRODER, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the Franciscan Care Center, Hockessin, DE. She was the wife of John Schroder who passed away in 2000, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
Born on April 18, 1927 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Charles Boyer and the late Helen Gaines.
She retired from Delaware Engineering...
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George John Heimberger
April 22, 1921 - January 6, 2012
GEORGE JOHN HEIMBERGER, age 90, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Caroline Graybill Heimberger, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Chaumont, France, he was the son of the late John and Claire Persin Heimberger.
Mr. Heimberger attended Catonsville High School in Catonsville, MD, and was a...
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Donald R. Wonchoba
January 20, 1934 - January 3, 2012
Donald R. Wonchoba, 77, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in The Villages, Florida.
Mr. Wonchoba was very active with the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Michael's Council, where he had served as Past State Deputy. He was also a former Master of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Mr. Wonchoba was a Navy veteran.
Mr. Wonchoba is survived by his wife: Arline Wonchoba ; he is...
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Emily "Em" Wagner
November 22, 1993 - January 3, 2012
Emily "Em" Wagner, age 18 of Kennett Square PA, died Tuesday January 3, 2011 at the Chester County Hospital.
Born in Chester PA she was the daughter of Robert J. Wagner Jr. and Susan McNeil Wagner.
Em was a senior at Kennett High School where she was a member of the tennis team and the Farrago Poetry club. She enjoyed music, writing, poetry, painting, skim boarding, long boarding,...
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Maryanne L. DePippo
June 1, 1940 - December 30, 2011
MARYANNE L. DePIPPO, age 71, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011, surrounded by her children, at the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.. She was the wife of Robert A. DePippo, Sr. who passed away in 1996, and with whom she shared 15 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA , she was the daughter of the late Samuel Howard "Lynnie" and Martha A. DiFilippo Lynn.
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Dorothy E. Lauder
June 18, 1922 - December 29, 2011
Dorothy E. Lauder, age 89, of West Grove, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Warren H. Lauder, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in New Castle, PA, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Carl F. and Nancy Jane Patton Sewall.
She was a medical secretary for Greenwood...
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Helen C Duncan
December 26, 2011
Helen C. Duncan, age 86, of Port Penn, DE, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Helen, a talented homemaker, was born in Gillespie, IL on November 16, 1925. She was the youngest of four children to the late Dolph and Effie Viano.
She was a caring and strong hearted woman who was loved by many and will be missed...
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Robert "Bob" P Bryer
May 9, 1941 - December 26, 2011
Robert "Bob" P. Bryer, age 70 of Coatesville PA died Monday December 26, 2011 at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband and 18 year companion of Gail Gray Bryer.
Born in Mayfield PA he was a son of the late Joseph R. and Helen Wladika Bryer.
Bob earned a Masters degree in Safety Management from West Chester University. He was a Research Chemist and later an Environmental Protection...
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Gina Marie Di Marino
November 14, 1978 - December 22, 2011
Gina Marie Di Marino, age 33 of Kennett Square, died Thursday December 22, 2011 at her mother's home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Gina was a 1997 graduate of Unionville High School and a 2001 graduate of Penn State University where she earned a BA in Business/Business Logistics.
Gina is survived by her mother, Karen DiMarino and Ross Carson; one brother, Anthony M. Di Marino;...
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Judith L. Hagerty
September 24, 1944 - December 20, 2011
Judith L. Hagerty, 67 of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, wife of Charles H. Hagerty for 48 years, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at her home with her family by her side.
Judy was born in Norwood, Pennsylvania on September 24, 1944, to the late George J. Lockbaum and Ruth Lockbaum. She grew up in Springfield and attended Springfield High School school. She was one of eight children (Russell...
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Robert H. "Griff" Griffith
September 27, 1937 - December 20, 2011
Robert H. Griffith, "Griff" age 74 formerly of Kennett Square, PA died Tuesday December 20, 2011 at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospice. He was the husband of the late Virginia Tuel Griffith who died in 2010 and with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late John Hammond and Bertha (Mann) Griffith.
He was a 1955...
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Judith "Judi" A. Riley Donohoe Krause
February 27, 1948 - December 17, 2011
Judith (Judi) A. Riley Donohoe Krause, of Landenberg, PA, died on December 17, 2011 in the Heartland Hospice Center, after losing her battle with breast cancer. Judi was born on February 27, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA to Elinor Jane and Thomas W. Riley, Sr. She was raised in Holly Oak, in the house built by her father. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and attended Brevard College...
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Mary K. "Mimmee" Fulton
June 6, 1926 - December 16, 2011
MARY K. "Mimmee" FULTON, age 85, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011, at her residence. She was the wife Robert S. Fulton, Sr, who passed away in 1996, and with whom she shared 43 years of marriage.
Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Lora Eller.
She was a machinist at Cyclop Strapping Co., Downingtown, PA, for over 35 years, retiring...
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Jill Caroline DiProspero
March 10, 1971 - December 12, 2011
Jill Caroline DiProspero, age 40, passed away on December 12, 2011 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital in Jennersville, PA. Jill's passing was both sudden and unexpected.
She is survived by her husband Luigi DiProspero and two sons, John P. Rosenberger and Dominic DiProspero, her mother Anne E. Rosenberger of Townsend, DE, father John K. Rosenberger and his wife Sandra C. Rosenberger of...
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Thomas "Tom" Hindelang
March 27, 1943 - December 8, 2011
Thomas J. Hindelang, age 68, of Kennett Square, PA died Thursday December 8, 2011 while at work at Drexel University. He was the husband of Christine T. Kydd with whom he shared 31 years of marriage.
Born in Detroit Michigan, he was a son of the late John and Louise VanTiem Hindelang.
Tom was a 1965 graduate of the University of Detroit (Accounting), a 1966 graduate of the University of...
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Stephen Mark Reed
October 29, 1959 - December 8, 2011
Stephen Mark Reed, age 52, of Claymont, DE died peacefully on December 8, 2011
Stephen was a 1977 graduate of Claymont High School, attended University of Delaware, Delaware Tech & Goldey Beacom College. Stephen worked most recently for T and S Roofing. He enjoyed reading and spending time with his family and friends. He was a wonderful and devoted son and will be greatly missed by his...
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David Montgomery
December 1, 1927 - December 2, 2011
David Montgomery, union organizer, political and civil rights activist, and well know scholar of American labor history died suddenly on December 2, 2011. A retired Yale University Farnum Professor of History, he is equally well known for his publications and skill as a teacher, as he is for his constant advocacy for equality and his unyielding support for workers and trade unions. Published and...
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Louise M. Bernard
October 20, 1918 - November 26, 2011
Mary Louise Mercer Bernard, born October 20, 1918 (age 93), died in her home Saturday November 26, 2011 in Kennett Square, Pa. She was the wife of the late F. Merritt Bernard who died in 1997 and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Kennett, she was a daughter of the late Joel S. and Maud Freck Mercer.
Louise spent her whole life in Kennett Square where she married, raised her...
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Ben S. Cook
July 23, 1929 - November 26, 2011
Ben S. Cook, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep from a cardiac arrest on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Kendal at Crosslands in Kennett Square, PA.
Mr. Cook was born on July 23, 1929 to Irving and Mary Cook of Avondale PA. He attended Avon Grove High School and Delaware Technical Community College. Ben spent all of his 82 years in Chester County Pennsylvania. In his early years,...
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Isaiah R. Baker, Jr.
August 20, 1928 - November 25, 2011
Isaiah "Junior" Russell Baker, Jr. age 83, of Avondale, Pennsylvania departed this life on Friday November 25, 2011 at the Crozer Chester Medical Center surrounded by family. He was the husband of Elizabeth McKim Baker, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.
Born in Avondale on August 20, 1928, he was the eldest son of the late Isaiah Russell Baker, Sr. and the late Lydia Katherine (Smith)...
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Irma Victoria Censurato
December 20, 1929 - November 25, 2011
IRMA VICTORIA CENSURATO, age 81, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Guido Censurato who passed away in 2007, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Kennett Square, PA, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Francesca DiEnno Avello.
Irma was a Receptionist for ten years...
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Guy W. Murdock
January 14, 1918 - November 24, 2011
Guy W. Murdock, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011 at Crosslands Continuing Care Retirement Center in Kennett Square, Pa. following an extended illness. He was born on January 14, 1918 in Dodgeville, New York, and lived in Greenwood, NY, Johnstown, PA, Ellicott City, MD, Newark DE, and Kennett Square, PA.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical...
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George J. Vargo Jr. PhD
July 3, 1956 - November 20, 2011
George J. Vargo, Jr., PhD, age 55, of Avondale, PA, died Sunday November 20, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Susan E. Renner Vargo.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late George J. and the late Lois (Samer) Vargo Sr.
George was a Certified Health Physicist for the Dept. Of Environmental Protection, State Of PA.
George developed an interest in health physics during...
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John Thomas Mills
October 9, 1933 - November 20, 2011
Lt. Col. J. Thomas Mills, age 78, of Kennett Square PA, died Sunday November 20, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sandra Mills, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Toledo OH, he was a son of the late Arthur and Mary Mills.
Tom received a BS from Ohio Wesleyan and a MBA from the Wharton School of Business of the Univ of Penn. He served in the...
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James Walker Brown, Jr.
June 9, 1938 - November 20, 2011
James Walker Brown, Jr., age 73, of Kennett Square, PA, died Sunday November 20, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Betty Lou Stewart Brown, with whom he shared 9 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was a son of the late James Walker Brown Sr. and the late Hazel (Bryant) Brown.
His father founded Boy Scout Troop 60 in which James advanced...
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Ann L. Holman
May 4, 1922 - November 19, 2011
Ann Holman of Avondale, PA went home to be with our Lord on the evening of Saturday, November 19th, at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on Rocky Flat Road in Ashe County, NC, she came to Pennsylvania at the blossoming age of 22. At that time she met the man of her dreams at the Sunset Park in Jennersville, PA. From that day on, Ann and J.C. Holman Sr, who...
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Michael "Mikey" Joseph DiFilippo
September 5, 1922 - November 16, 2011
MICHAEL "Mikey" JOSEPH DiFILIPPO, age 89, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at his residence. He was the husband of Grace Neidlein DiFilippo, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.
Born in Springdale, PA, he was the son of the late Michael J. DiFilippo Sr. and Anna DiPaola DiFilippo.
Mikey was the meat department manager at the Acme Market in Kennett...
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Patricia A. LaFrance
September 3, 1935 - November 14, 2011
PATRICIA A. LaFRANCE, age 76, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2011, at her residence. She was the wife of Ralph James LaFrance who passed away in 1991, and with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Hazel Deery Barnes.
She and her husband were the owners of the former Springs Valley Inn,...
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Linda Joan Chambers
July 3, 1970 - November 11, 2011
Linda Joan Chambers, age 41, of Oxford PA, formerly of Kennett Square and West Grove PA, died Friday November 11, 2011 at home, surrounded by family and friends, after a heroic year-long battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. To all who crossed paths with her, Linda brought love, light and laughter; serenity, sunshine and smiles.
Born in West Grove, PA on July 3, 1970, she was a daughter of the...
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Ruth N. Little
September 11, 1916 - November 11, 2011
RUTH N. LITTLE, age 95, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the Paoli Hospital. She was the wife of John T. Little who passed away in 2001, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. She was predeceased by her first husband, Delno B. Robinson.
Born in Mountain City, TN, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Pedro and Laura Roberts Shoun.
Ruth worked...
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Cornelius McMillan
January 28, 1948 - November 8, 2011
CORNELIUS McMILLAN, age 63, of New London, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia Jennings McMillan, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage.
Born in Elbert , W VA, he was the son of the late Carper McMillan, Sr. and Mildred Tolliver McMillan.
He was an Assemblyman at General Motors in Wilmington, DE, for 30...
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Bill R. Byrd
July 26, 1948 - November 7, 2011
Bill R. Byrd, age 63, of Kennett Square, died Monday November 7, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Tina DeDominic Byrd, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.
Born in Crosby Texas, he was a son of the late Nolas and Dolly Jo Thannish Byrd.
Bill received a full golf scholarship to Texas Tech, graduating in June 1969 and continued to play and admire the sport of golf throughout his...
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Kathryn M. Orbon
May 13, 1930 - November 5, 2011
Kathryn M. Orbon, age 81 died Saturday November 5, 2011 at Harrison Senior Living in Christiana PA. Born in Plymouth, PA, she was a daughter of the late James Mahon and Mary Mazur Mahon. She graduated valedictorian of Harter High School class of 1947. She attended nursing school at Wyoming Valley Hospital. Kathryn was a registered Nurse working for schools, family doctors, and independently...
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Patricia Klapper Boyd
November 12, 1916 - November 5, 2011
Patricia Cowie Boyd, age 94, of Jennersville, formerly of Villanova, died November 5, 2011 at her residence at Jenner's Pond.
She was born November 12, 1916 in Burlington, NJ to the late Cora Graf Cowie and Louis James Cowie.
She was an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania following which she married her first husband, Elmer Gerhardt Klapper with whom she had three children. She...
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Robert W. Hall
June 22, 1924 - November 2, 2011
Robert W. Hall, 87, of Concord Township, a real estate appraiser for 54 years, a self-taught landscape and marine artist, and a World War II veteran, died Wednesday, November 2, at home.
Mr. Hall was born in Philadelphia in 1924, a descendant of John Key, the first male child born in William Penn's Colony. Mr. Hall graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1942 and earned a bachelor's degree...
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Anna I. Debold O'Neill
March 12, 1918 - November 1, 2011
Anna I. Debold O'Neill, 93, passed away Nov. 1st at Compassionate Care Hospice comforted by her son Nick and daughter in law Mary.
Additional survivors include sons Kevin, Los Angeles, CA, Walter, New York City, grandsons Nick and Greg, Kennett Square, PA, brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Kathleen Debold, Warwick, NY, numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends
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Anna was...
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Harvey J. Crossan
September 12, 1954 - November 1, 2011
Harvey J. Crossan, age 57, of Avondale PA, died Tuesday November 1, 2011 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Theresa A. Crossan, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington DE, he was a son of the late Richard M. Crossan and Ida Grady Crossan who lives in West Grove.
Harvey graduated from Salesianum School Class of 1972 in Wilmington and Kings...
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Anna Rose Vetrone
April 16, 1921 - October 29, 2011
ANNA ROSE VETRONE, age 90, of West Grove, PA, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 29, 2011. She was the wife of Edward Vetrone, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Margaret Kelly Dreger.
She was a Data Programmer at Bell of PA in Philadelphia, PA , retiring in 1981, after 22 years of service.
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Nancy Painter
February 18, 1955 - October 25, 2011
Nancy Painter, age 56, of Kennett Square, died Monday October 24, 2011 at the Brandywine Hospital.
Born in Williamsport, PA she was a daughter of the late Dent and Vera Lyons Bowser.
Nancy earned a BA in Sociology from Susquehanna University and in later years her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Temple University.
Nancy dedicated her life to helping animals. She was founder...
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Aura Esperanza Huete Matute
June 11, 1949 - October 18, 2011
AURA ESPERANZA HUETE MATUTE, age 62, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at the Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA She was the wife of Jesse Nering Huete, with whom she share 44 years of marriage.
Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, she was the daughter of Edilia Matute Ponce of Lancaster, PA and the late Jose Matute Guifarro.
Aura was a member of the Hispanic...
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Doris B. Odoski
May 22, 1931 - October 17, 2011
Doris Bruce Odoski of Cochranville, PA passed away suddenly in the early morn of Monday, October 17th at the age of 80. Born Doris Lorraine Rugarber on May 22, 1931 in Trenton, NJ she was the daughter of the late Frank Rugarber and Edith Tiger.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Edward Odoski Sr. in 2004. Married in the summer of 1983 at their home in Levittown, PA they were...
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William Richard Wilson
May 11, 1965 - October 16, 2011
William Richard Wilson (Bill), age 46, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2011.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Marjorie Harris Wilson.
Bill was owner / operator of Chadds Ford Trades.
His beloved sons, Christopher and Steven were his pride and joy. Bill loved spending time with them. He was fun loving, outgoing and always...
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Evelyn Roseanne Ciarrocchi
October 22, 1938 - October 16, 2011
Evelyn Roseanne Ciarrocchi, age 72, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington DE. She was the loving wife of Albert F. Ciarrocchi with whom she shared 52 years of marriage
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She graduated from Avon Grove High School where she was may queen and a Star Roses model.
She enjoyed many things but loved her grandchildren more than anything.
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Carl H. Benke, Jr.
November 6, 1931 - October 16, 2011
CARL H. BENKE, Jr., age 79, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Brandywine Hall in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Elaine Walker Benke, who passed away in 2006, and with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Carl H. and Kathryn Nolan Benke.
He was an instructor of Industrial Arts in the Rose Tree...
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Robert D. "Buster" Kilby
May 14, 1943 - October 12, 2011
Robert D. " Buster" Kilby, age 68 of West Grove PA, died peacefully Wednesday October 12, 2011 at home after a well fought 3 year battle with cancer. He received cancer treatments through clinical trials at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda MD for the past 2 years.
Born in West Grove, he was a son of the late Smith Robert Kilby who died in 1999 and Elsie Mae Gouge Kilby who lives...
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John Henry DeLuce
April 19, 1942 - October 10, 2011
John H. DeLuce, age 69, of Kennettt Square, PA, passed away on Monday October 10, 2011 At the Christiana Hospital Newark, DE.. He was the husband of Maria de la luz DeLuce, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Paterson New Jersey, he was son of the late Idola DeLuce and Loretta Piccino
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John was an immigration attorney and had served in the Air Force during the Vietnam era and...
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Joy E. Trimble Young
March 21, 1958 - October 8, 2011
Joy E. Trimble Young, age 53, of West Grove, PA., died Saturday October 8, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. She was the wife of the late William J. Young who died in 2010.
Born in West Grove, she was a daughter of the late James A. Trimble and Doris Surgeson Trimble who lives in West Grove.
Joy was a Pharmacy Technician working for CVS Pharmacy in Jennersville. She was also...
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Hettie Mae Sheets
August 26, 1921 - October 8, 2011
HETTIE MAE SHEETS, age 90, of West Grove, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011, at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, DE. She was the wife of the late Arvel I. Sheets, who passed away in 1967 and with whom she shared 28 years of marriage.
Born in Lansing, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ezekiel and Mary Jane Welch Sexton.
She worked in...
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Lois Williams "Bea" Sutton
October 30, 1922 - October 7, 2011
Lois Williams ("Bea") Sutton, age 89, died of pneumonia on Friday, October 7th at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She is survived by her husband Ernest S. Sutton of Jenner's Pond Retirement Community in West Grove, PA, where they had been residents since 1997, having lived previously in Newark, DE and Landenberg, PA.
Lois Sutton was born on August 30, 1922 in Elkton, MD, the daughter of...
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Charles L. Raday
May 17, 1920 - October 2, 2011
Charles L. Raday, age 91, of Kennett Square, died Sunday October 2, 2011 at the home of his daughter and son in law. He was the husband of Margaret Ehlich Raday, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Joseph and Theresa Albrecht Raday.
Charles was a 1st Sergeant in the Army during WWII. He served in the 103rd Observation Squadron and the...
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Edwin W. "Teddy" Trill, Jr.
March 10, 1979 - September 30, 2011
Edwin W. "Teddy" Trill Jr., 32, passed away on Friday, Sept 30, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident.
Born in Media, PA, he was a lifelong resident of Ridley Park and a graduate of Ridley High School Class of 1997.
Teddy was an avid surfer, who frequented Ocean City 59th Street beach and traveled to destinations such as Costa Rico and San Diego in search of the perfect wave. He also...
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Joyce Abel Bryan
August 25, 1952 - September 30, 2011
JOYCE ABEL BRYAN, age 59, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011 at her residence.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Palmer and Jessie Gamble Abel.
Joyce was a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing poems and Archeology.
Joyce is survived by two brothers, Edward Abel and his wife Barbara of Embreeville...
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June Elizabeth Minor
June 7, 1931 - September 28, 2011
June Elizabeth Baker Minor entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 after a lengthy and courageous battle with breast cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
She was born on June 7, 1931 in Avondale, PA, the third daughter of the late Isaiah and Lydia Baker. She attended the public schools of the Avon-Grove School District and spent the last 25 years in New...
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Charles B. Blevins
July 20, 1941 - September 25, 2011
CHARLES B. BLEVINS, age 70, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at his residence. He was the husband of Ann Marie Kelleher Blevins, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Stilville, MD, he was the son of the late Bradley and Elsie Webb Blevins.
He was a Truck Driver for James H. Paxson & Sons in Oxford, PA, retiring in 2003 after 15 years of service...
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Martha Tropeano
February 19, 1924 - September 23, 2011
MARTHA TROPEANO, age 87, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Brandywine Hall, West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Dominick Tropeano, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Eva Biondo Saladino.
She was a clerk at the Jasco Window Co. in Long Island, NY, retiring in 1986.
Mrs....
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Debra A. Wentzel
February 20, 1953 - September 22, 2011
DEBRA A. WENTZEL, age 58, of Lincoln University, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011, at the Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. She was the wife of John "Dick" R. Wentzel, with whom she shared 22 years of marriage.
Born in Wilbraham, MA, she was the daughter of Lauretta Kazierad Giannetti of Lincoln University, PA and the late Joseph Giannetti.
Debbie was a homemaker, but had...
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Charles "Rudy" Arthur Roberts
May 3, 1917 - September 16, 2011
CHARLES "Rudy" ARTHUR ROBERTS, age 94, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2011, at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. He was the husband of Anna Hineman Roberts, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. His first wife of 34 years, Jeanette Musser Roberts, passed away in 1974.
Born in Honey Brook, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur and Florence Keller Roberts...
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Hector Thomas McVey
August 9, 1920 - September 14, 2011
Hector Thomas McVey, age 91 of Malvern PA died Wednesday September 14, 2011 at the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the husband of Carrie Ann Flood McVey with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.
Born in Santiago Chile, he was a son of the late Thomas McVey and Lidia Silva de McVey.
Hector received a Naval Scholarship to MIT, where he began his courtship with his wife Carrie Ann.
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Louis E. Guerrina
June 15, 1943 - September 13, 2011
Louis E. Guerrina, 68, died peacefully on September 13, 2011 at his home in Cochranville, PA surrounded by his family. His childhood was spent in Philadelphia and Kaolin, PA, and he was a graduate of Salesianum School and Spring Garden College. Louis retired in 2008 from I.D. Griffith, Inc, a mechanical contracting company in Wilmington, DE as President and Owner after 35 years of dedicated...
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Ryan Joseph Hanzook
February 17, 1987 - September 12, 2011
RYAN JOSEPH HANZOOK, age 24, of Kennett Square, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 12, 2011, at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.
Ryan was born in Annapolis, MD, and spent the last 20 years of his life residing in Kennett Square with his family. He was the son of Joseph "Rocky" J. Hanzook, Jr., and Susan L. (Wilhide) Hanzook.
In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his...
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Raymond Lindley Hall
August 7, 1924 - September 10, 2011
Raymond Hall, age 87, of Kennett Square, passed away on Saturday, Sept 10, 2011, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. Born in Salem, OH, he was the son of the late Lindley and Orpha Hall also of Salem.
Raymond had a heritage as a former Quaker, grew up on a farm in OH. There, he learned skills as an outdoorsman... trapping, hunting, and fishing. While in Colorado, he was a building...
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Frederick N. Shufflebarger
June 11, 1917 - September 6, 2011
Frederick N. Shufflebarger, Jr., age 94 of Pocopson Twp, died Tuesday September 5, 2011 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
Born in Queen Ann County, VA, he was the son of the late Frederick N. and the late Nancy (Cosby) Shufflebarger Sr.. Mr. Shufflebarger married Frances Phillips in 1942. He served our country during World War II in the Navy.
He was a...
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Maria Ann Maieron
July 7, 1950 - September 4, 2011
MARIA ANN MAIERON, age 61, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donnino and Mary Granozio Maieron.
Maria was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Kennett Square, PA
She was a cashier at Walgreens Pharmacy, Westtown, PA. Prior to that she had worked at Barringers in Philadelphia and Woolworth's...
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Anne Hedrick Lynch
November 11, 1926 - September 4, 2011
Anne Hedrick Lynch, age 84 of Kennett Square, died Sunday September 4, 2011 at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward Joseph Lynch with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.
Anne was a member of St. Patrick Church where she was a soloist in the choir. Her professional career included many years in banking at the First National Bank & Trust Company of Kennett Square....
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Robert William Norris
April 24, 1942 - September 4, 2011
ROBERT WILLIAM NORRIS, age 69, of Kennett Square, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 4, 2011. He was the husband of Irene Edwards Norris, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
Born in Ashe Co., NC, he was the son of the late Guavin T. and Geneva Michael Norris.
Mr. Norris worked for the NVF Co. in Kennett Square , retiring in 2002, after 32 years of service.
He...
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Enrico Harry Testa
September 19, 1950 - September 3, 2011
Enrico "Harry" Francis Testa, age 60, of Kennett Square, died Saturday September 3, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of the late Linda Baisch Testa who died in 2004 and with whom he shared 31 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington DE, he was the son of the late James Testa who died in 1974 and Lillian Testa Mazza who lives in Avondale.
Harry was currently a Sales Consultant for Frezzo...
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Elizabeth Jane Leto
September 20, 1922 - September 3, 2011
ELIZABETH (BETTE) JANE BENGE LETO, of West Grove, 88, passed away peacefully at the Jenner's Pond Preston Unit on September 3, 2011. She was a resident of Kennett Township for almost 55 years prior to moving to Jenner's Pond in 2006.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, September 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Emma Watson Benge and Leroy Benge, Sr., of Yorklyn, DE. At the age of six,...
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William "Mr. Bill" Davis
June 26, 1954 - September 1, 2011
WILLIAM "Mr. Bill" DAVIS, age 57, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at the Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. He was the husband of Karen Hill Davis, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Davis, Sr. and Eleanor Owens Davis.
Mr. Bill was a housekeeper at Lincoln University, retiring in 2010 after...
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Thomas Francis Owens
October 18, 1932 - September 1, 2011
Dr. Thomas Francis Owens, age 78, of West Grove, died Thursday September 1, 2011 at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Helen Scerbak Owens with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Ashland PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna Hrabosky Owens.
Dr. Owens fulfilled his undergraduate degree at Penn State University, his dental degree at the University of...
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Naomi F. Schetrompf
August 27, 1926 - September 1, 2011
NAOMI F. SCHETROMPF, age 85, of Chatham, PA, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of Alden H. Schetrompf, who passed away in 2007, and with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Chatham, PA, she was the daughter of the late J. LeRoy and Frances Neal Frank.
Naomi was a homemaker, but had also...
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Samuel J. Tavoni
February 17, 1923 - August 31, 2011
SAMUEL J. TAVONI, age 88, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at the Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Marian Campbell Tavoni, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.
Born in West Grove, PA (Baker Station), he was the son of the late Domenico and Grace Martelli Tavoni.
He was a self employed Mushroom Grower and was an owner...
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Mary Rose Russell
September 3, 1924 - August 27, 2011
Mary Rose Bove Russell, age 86, of Kennett Square, died Saturday August 27, 2011 at Linden Hall in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late Samuel G. Russell, who died in 2000 and with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in Toughkenamon PA, she was a daughter of the late Marco and Colomba Basciani Bove.
Mary was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother in Avondale. In her...
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RoseMary T. "Rose" Williams
May 21, 1958 - August 21, 2011
RoseMary T. Williams age 53, of Bear, DE passed away at home after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, August 21, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Charles F. Williams, Sr., with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.
RoseMary was known by many as Miss Rose, Mom Mom Rose or Rose Bud. She was looked up to by many as a mother figure. Rose always kept high spirits and was...
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Mildred Stevens Sellers
October 17, 1923 - August 21, 2011
Mildred Stevens Sellers, age 87, of Unionville, PA., died Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Jenners Pond Retirement community. She was the wife of the late Kenneth B. Sellers Sr. who died in 2003 and with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
In her earlier years, Mildred worked as a secretary for Highland Dairy in Doe Run PA. She enjoyed gardening and flowers. She will be dearly missed by her...
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Catherine Florence Everly
May 28, 1927 - August 20, 2011
CATHERINE “Kitty” FLORENCE EVERLY, age 84, of Kennett Square, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, Spring Hill Farms and Glen Mills, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Crosslands Retirement Community. She was the wife of John R. Everly, who passed away in 2002, and with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine...
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Edna Campbell Bruhin
May 3, 1917 - August 19, 2011
Edna Campbell Bruhin, 94, of Chadds Ford passed away on August 19, 2011 at Brinton Manor in Glen Mills.
Born in Atlantic City, N. J., she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Campbell (nee O'Toole) and lived her early life in Ridley Park and Collingdale, PA
She was married to her sweetheart, Alfred C. Bruhin for 56 years until his death in 1994. Edna and Alfred moved from...
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Ruth F. Selvaggio
May 25, 1944 - August 19, 2011
RUTH F. SELVAGGIO, age 67, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2011, at her residence. She was the wife of Americo “Joe” Selvaggio, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret Hopkins Behlke.
She was a bookkeeper for Cardile Brothers in Avondale, PA for 9 years.
Ruth enjoyed...
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