Obituaries
James Bryan Northrup
Jan 23, 2025
James Bryan Northrup of Richmond, VA, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Walter Bryan Northrup and the late Julia Mickle Northrup.
After graduating from Dickinson High School in Delaware, he attended and graduated from Wake Forest University in North Carolina with a BA in English. He spent...
Nancy Haldeman Olson
Jan 18, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Haldeman Ramsey Olson passed away on January 18, 2025, at Chester County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Henry Haldeman and the late Lillian Blakeley Richardson Zierach.
Nancy was a graduate of Kennett High School class of 1953. She attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with a degree in nursing in 1957. In 1962 she...
Laura Ann Benincasa
Jan 17, 2025
Laura Ann Benincasa, age 61, of Landenberg, PA, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at AccentCare Hospice at Christiana Hospital after a five-month battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Carolyn Livingston of Columbia, PA, and the late George Sternecker. She was also raised by her father, Jacob Livingston of Columbia, PA, from age 4. Laura...
Joseph W. Carroll Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Joseph W. Carroll, Jr. of Kennett Square, PA, passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. He was the husband of Peggy A. Carroll with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in Sparks, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph W. Carroll, Sr. and the late Dorothy Cromwell Carroll.
After...
Justin M. Rivera
Jan 13, 2025
Justin Matthew Rivera, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025 in his home in Philadelphia. Born in Newark, DE, and raised in Kennett Square, PA, he was the beloved son of Leonard J. Rivera and Gayle P. Lafferty.
As a child, Justin was a delight to his parents, grandparents, and extended family. He was a precocious, inquisitive, energetic boy...
James Daniel Beail
Jan 13, 2025
On Monday, January 13, 2025, we said goodbye to James Daniel Beail (“Jimmy”), a father, grandfather, friend, and life-long mentor of many. Jimmy was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully passed. He was 93 years of age at the time of his death.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the son of the late Edward Beail and the late...
Mary Ann Piccard
Jan 7, 2025
Mary Ann (Ritz) Piccard, 87, died Tuesday, 7 January 2025. She is survived by her son, Douglas Piccard, and her grandson, Mark Felix Piccard. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Anna Mary Ritz of Lancaster, PA, and has been a resident of Kennett Square since 1968. She was pre-deceased by her husband, John Augustus Piccard, and son,...
John H. Armstrong Jr.
Dec 30, 2024
John H. Armstrong Jr., age 68, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late John Armstrong and the late Mary (Horty) Armstrong.
John had a hard time communicating but was known to be pleasant and sweet. He loved to watch parades, and the firetrucks...
Dennis M. Oliveras
Dec 23, 2024
Dennis Michael Oliveras, age 74, of Haleiwa, Hawaii, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Willow Grove, PA. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Benito Oliveras and the late Luz Maria [Colon] Oliveras of Puerto Rico.
Dennis graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City, NY, and earned his Airframe & Powerplant license....
Marilyn L. Crouse
Dec 22, 2024
Marilyn L. Crouse, age 84, passed away on December 22, 2024, after a brief illness. Until recently, Marilyn was a lifetime resident of Johnson City, TN. Marilyn was a proud small business owner who dedicated her career to Landmark Style Center Hair Salon where she made a lasting impact on her community. Her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to...
Anne Davis Cannon
Dec 20, 2024
Anne (Thompson) Davis Cannon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 20, 2024 peacefully in her cherished home with loved ones at her side. She was predeceased by her mother, Anne Lyons Thompson Davis and her father, Isaac Percival Davis (BSChE, University of Pennsylvania).
Anne was born on October 6th of 1934 in Chester, PA. In 1946, following...
Stephen M. Schrass
Dec 18, 2024
Stephen Michael Schrass, age 55, of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of Charles J. Schrass and Sandra Tyson Schrass of West Grove, PA.
Stephen graduated from St. James High School and went on to work in the family...
Dirce Renata Taraboletti
Dec 17, 2024
Dirce Renata Taraboletti, age 96, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 17, 2024 at Chester County Hospital – Penn Medicine in West Chester, PA. She was born on October 12, 1928 in Brusnengo, Italy, and was the only child of the late Giovanni Diana and Laura Gilardi Diana.
She spent her early life in Brusnengo,...
Kevin J. Flannery
Dec 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our brother and uncle, Kevin J. Flannery. A son of the late Michael Flannery and the late Kathleen Gallagher Flannery, he was predeceased by his brothers, James, Sean, Brian, and Patrick. Survivors include his siblings, Michael Flannery (Bridget) and Regina Flannery Devine (John); as well as numerous nieces and...
Jack Riden
Dec 10, 2024
Jack Riden, age 88, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in Quarryville, PA. He was the spouse of late Sandra (Yocum) Riden, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Burnham, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Riden and the late Alice (Atkinson) Riden.
Jack graduated from...
Victor Q. Garcia
Dec 6, 2024
Victor Garcia entered eternal life on December 06, 2024, with his beloved wife and sister by his side. Victor was born July 24, 1954, and raised in Stockton, CA. He was the son of Josefina and Francisco Garcia and the oldest of six children. He attended Edison Senior High School and worked after school and in the summers...
Patricia Sabocsik
Dec 6, 2024
Patricia M. Sabocsik (Pat) passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Jenners Pond Assisted Living Community. She was born in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Patsy and Jennie (Longo) Verrico.
Pat graduated from Lancaster Catholic High School in 1960 and met her husband, Mike, while they both worked at Lancaster Tool & Die. Mike and...
Kay Yates
Dec 4, 2024
Ethel Kay (Thompson) Yates, “Kay,” age 87, of Lincoln University, PA, passed away on December 4, 2024, in Newark, DE. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Larry Yates, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Upland, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Thompson and the late Elizabeth (Ingram) Thompson.
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Brian J. Porter
Nov 30, 2024
Brian Joseph Porter, age 60, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 30, 2024, at his home in West Grove, PA. He was the spouse of Elizabeth Porter, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late George Porter and the late Edna (Harm) Porter.
Brian...
Brenda Beatrice Wiles
Nov 26, 2024
Brenda Beatrice (Smith) Wiles, age 80, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 26, 2024, at her home in Oxford, PA, surrounded by her family. Born in Premier, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cleve Smith and Edith (Stout) Smith.
Brenda is survived by her niece, Kathy Eller, and her nephew-in-law, John Eller.
Service and interment will be held privately.
Arrangements...
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