Obituaries

Jul 3, 2021

Helen Louise Fourney (Vollmer), age 90, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Helen was the beloved wife of Edward B. Fourney.  They had celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 28th.  She is survived by a son, Edward Richard Fourney and his wife, Diane; two granddaughters, Lisa McClafferty and her husband, Kevin, and Jill...

Jul 1, 2021

Ronal Fenstermacher

…The Life of the Party…

January 3, 1946 - July 1, 2021

On July 1st, 2021, Chevis Regal’s stock price fell sharply on the news of Ronal Fenstermacher’s passing.  Senior executives at Chevis called an emergency meeting to brace for the impact of the anticipated...

Jun 12, 2021

Ellen Williams Ervin, age 90, of Kennett Square, died suddenly on June 12, 2021. She was the wife of the late Thomas Dardis who died in 2001.

Born in Bala Cynwyd, PA, she was a daughter of the late Spencer and Miriam Williams (Roberts) Ervin, the fifth of six children, Miriam, Katharine, Louise, Virginia, Ellen, and Spencer....

Jun 7, 2021

Susan Linda Hanzook, age 63, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday June 7, 2021, at home with family by her side.  She was the wife of Joseph (Rocky) J. Hanzook Jr., with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.  Born in Baltimore City, MD, Susan was the daughter of the late John E. Wilhide and the late...

May 20, 2021

Pauline (Guy) Prigg, age 84, of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday May 20, 2021 at Twin Pines Nursing Home in West Grove, PA. She was the wife of the late Carl George Prigg who died in 2015 and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Chadds Ford, PA she was a daughter of the...

May 19, 2021

Robert Joseph Kidd, age 95, of West Grove, PA, formerly of Huntingdon Valley, PA, passed away on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Barbara Schwing Kidd, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage and the late Elaine Stefan Kidd with whom he shared 13 years of marriage.

May 16, 2021

Sean Higgins Kane, 46, passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Queens, NY, Sean embodied and cherished his NY roots all throughout his life. A proud graduate of Archbishop Malloy High School and member of the Sun and Surf Beach Club of Atlantic Beach, Sean valued and maintained the many connections...

May 5, 2021

Dennis C. Melton, well-known architect, musician, and community leader died on May 5, 2021 as a result of a recent brain aneurysm.  Dennis was born in Winchester, Virginia on June 2, 1947 to Howard and Marion Walton Melton.

Inspired by The Beatles appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, Dennis and his twin brother Dale, formed...

Apr 5, 2021

Joanne M. Gillis of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly at home on April 5, 2021 at the young age of 54.

Joanne was born June 2, 1966 and was raised in Franklin, Massachusetts with a strong New England pride.

She was the daughter of Mary Silve, her beloved mother, and the late Joseph Silve.

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Mar 27, 2021

Robin Lee May, age 73, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 27, 2021 at Freedom Village, West Brandywine, PA after a long struggle with painful rheumatoid arthritis.

Born in Rockville Center, NY she was the daughter of the late Alan May and the late Joan Schiele May.

Robin graduated from Hofstra University where she...

Mar 10, 2021

Meldora Ann Phipps, age 72, of Newark, Delaware, peacefully returned to her heavenly home with family by her side on March 10, 2021 at Christiana Hospital (Newark DE).

Meldora was born in West Chester PA on December 23, 1948 and the daughter of the late Willie and Gency Phipps. She graduated from Kennett High School and received...

Mar 5, 2021

Madeline Brison, age 90, of Toughkenamon, PA went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021.  She was the wife of the late James Irving Brison who died in 1999 and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in London Grove, PA she was the daughter of the late Ernest Bowman and Eleanor Davis Bowman....

Feb 23, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Scott (nee Brown) announce her passing after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia on February 23, 2021 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Iris Brown and brother, John Brown. Susan leaves her husband, Dave Scott, sons Andy Scott and partner Mariel, Matt Scott and...

Feb 21, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Richard Joseph (“Dick”) Kirk, Sr., age 89, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 21, 2021.  He is reunited in spirit with the two great loves of his life; the late Joyce Kirk with whom he shared 33 years of marriage and the late Jan Kirk with whom he shared 26 years of marriage.  He was born on...

Feb 6, 2021

Margaret A. DiNorscia, age 94, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on February 6, 2021.  She was the wife of Alfred J. DiNorscia, with whom she shared 72 years of marriage.  She was born on May 11, 1926, in Kennett Square to the late Eugene and Caroline (Vanore) DiFilippo.  In addition to her parents, Margaret was also predeceased by...

Jan 26, 2021

Edward J. Madonna of Philadelphia, PA went to heaven on January 22, 2021 at the age of 78.

Eddie is survived by his life partner of 16 years, Robert J. Shanahan; his sister, Marlene (Madonna) McDonough; his Uncle Claude Madonna; numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Ella C....

Jan 20, 2021

Our beloved father and grandfather Eugene F Kreuzberger passed away on January 20, 2021 after a long battle with bone marrow cancer.  His wife of 61 years, Kathleen Osborn Kreuzberger, passed away 2 years ago.  He leaves behind a much-loved family including a daughter Alicia Pepper, a son Thomas E. Kreuzberger and his wife Anna, three grandchildren, Austin E....

Jan 20, 2021

Walter Larry Yates, age 84, of New London, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Ethel Kay Thompson Yates, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.  Born in Greensboro, NC he was a son of the late Walter Clearon Yates and the late Lovie Irene Draughon Yates.

Larry...

Jan 15, 2021

Mabel Dickerson Harris, age 91, of West Grove, PA., died on Friday January 15, 2021 at her home.  She was the wife of the late William F. Harris who died in 1999 and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Exmore, VA, she was a daughter of the late William C. Dickerson and the...

Jan 13, 2021

Sally Sanbern Gretsch Coulson, 81, of Garnet Valley, PA passed away on January 13, 2021. Born in Mineola, NY, Sally was daughter of William C Gretsch and Louise Rile Gretsch. Sally is a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, survived by 3 children Kevin Hall and his wife Debi, David Hall and his wife Jennifer, Sandy Crawford and her husband...