Obituaries
Ray A. Miller Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Ray A. Miller Jr. of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA, with his brother and his niece by his side.
He was 87 years old, and was born in West Jefferson, North Carolina, on December 9, 1938. He was the son of the late Ray A. Miller and the...
Spencer Ervin
Jun 11, 2026
Spencer Ervin, age 93, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on November 25,1932, in Bala, Pennsylvania, the only son of Miriam Roberts Ervin and Spencer Ervin, and the youngest of six siblings.
He attended The Episcopal Academy in Merion, Pennsylvania, from first through twelfth grades and earned an...
James K. Madonna II
Jun 7, 2026
James Kenney Madonna II, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2026. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of James Kenney Madonna and Shirley (Cordivano) Madonna.
Throughout his life, Jimmy worked as a stone mason for several construction companies.
In his spare time, he enjoyed working on automobiles, dirt biking, Canadian ice hockey teams, and...
Douglas W. Robinson
Jun 7, 2026
Douglas Walter Robinson, age 91, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. He was the husband of the late Helen Rife Robinson, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was a son of the late Neil Robinson and the late Ruth...
Micaela Lango Solano
Jun 7, 2026
Micaela Lango Solano, age 86, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in San Marcos, Jalisco, Mexico, and lived in the United States for more than 76 years.
In her life, Micaela enjoyed many simple pleasures that brought her joy and connected her to those she loved. She...
Robert Edson Hart
Jun 1, 2026
Robert Edson Hart, age 100, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 1, 2026, at his home. He was the spouse of Barbara Hart, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. Born in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harold Hart and the late Beatrice (Reimer) Hart.
Bob served our country in the Navy during...
Joann M. Watkins
May 27, 2026
Joann “Whitie” (Sterner) Watkins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026 at the age of 77.
Joann was affectionately known as Whitie by her family and close friends, for her bleach blonde, almost white hair, growing up.
Born on January 1, 1949 in McSherrystown PA, to parents Clyde and Mary A. Sterner, Whitie attended Delone Catholic...
Susan Dee Ciallella
May 24, 2026
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The family of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, Susan Stranahan Ciallella, announces with deep sorrow her passing from this earthly world. Susan's life was a testament to beauty, grace, and unwavering kindness and intense devotion. The warmth she radiated,...
Andrew Matteus Dallman
May 22, 2026
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Ps 32:5 “Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord’ - and you forgave the guilt of my sin."
Ps 37: 23-24 “If the Lord...
Kathleen C. Cole
May 21, 2026
Kathleen C. Cole (née Cooper), age 90, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late William I. Cole, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage.
Born in London, England, Kathy was the daughter of the late George Cooper and the late Joan Haines...
Daniel V. Hayes
May 20, 2026
To view the livestream of Dan's service at Christ Church Brandywine Hundred on Sunday, May 31st at 3:00 pm, please click on the following link: https://vimeo.com/event/5959869/69a1bad773?fl=so&fe=fs
Daniel Vincent Hayes, age 70, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was the spouse of Susan (Linderman) Hayes, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Methuen, MA,...
John C. T. Alexander
May 16, 2026
John C.T. Alexander, devoted family man, public servant, international ambassador, proud Penn alumnus, and longtime “Voice of Franklin Field,” passed away at the age of 92 on May 16th, 2026.
Born on February 3rd, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late John and Helen Alexander. Raised in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, John quickly developed the enthusiasm, discipline, and...
Mary Elizabeth Sinton
May 14, 2026
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Mary Elizabeth (Willis) Sinton, age 95, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on the 14th of May 2026.
She was the wife of the late Alan Sinton, who died in 2016, and with whom she shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Northville, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph...
Brian M. Shappell
May 11, 2026
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Brian M. Shappell, age 49, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully after his courageous battle with cancer on May 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the son...
Barbara M. Schmidt
May 11, 2026
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Barbara M. (Rowan) Schmidt, age 92, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Pocopson Home in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Alfred E. Schmidt, with whom she shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin...
Dr. Janet Lee MacDonna
May 10, 2026
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Janet Lee MacDonna (née St. Amand) from Dover, DE. Janet will be remembered for her radiant smile, warmth, intelligence, and generous spirit.
Janet was born on March 23, 1984 in Wilmington, DE...
Robert M. Crane
May 5, 2026
Robert M. Crane Jr., age 55, of Cochranville, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 5, 2026, at his home in Cochranville, PA surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Amy Crane, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Crane Sr. and Mary (McLeer) Crane.
Bob graduated...
Florencio Escobar Olivarez
May 2, 2026
Florencio Escobar Olivarez, age 68, of Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 2, 2026, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. He was the husband of Margarita Pedroza Mondragon, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Cuahutenco, Almoloya de Alquisiras, Mexico, he was a son of the late Anacleto Escobar Hernandez and the late Maria Guadalupe Olivarez Velazquez.
Florencio...
John Edwin Allaben
Apr 20, 2026
John “Jack” Allaben, age 92, passed away on April 20, 2026, at his home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Jack was born on July 14, 1933, to Frank Winthrop and Lois Newlan Allaben in Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1955 and was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Upon graduating, Jack entered the U.S. Army...
Gary A. Schuck
Apr 20, 2026
Gary Ames Schuck, age 85, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday April 20, 2026 at his home in Chadds Ford, PA. He was the husband of Christine Liedig Schuck, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Hazleton, PA, he was a son of the late George Schuck and the late Ruth Evans Schuck.
Gary was a...
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