Dolores Ely

Dolores (Bertogli) Ely, age 77, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

She was the beloved wife of Robert R. Ely, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, Dolores was the daughter of the late Batista S. Bertogli and Mary Mariscotti Bertogli. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1967.

Dolores worked for many years as a hairdresser at Shear Satisfaction Salon in Avondale, PA. She was also proud to have worked for her family’s business, B. Bertogli & Sons Mushrooms, before continuing her career with Acme Markets in Kennett Square. She later owned and operated her own cleaning service business, where she formed lasting friendships with her clients.

She enjoyed cooking and taking trips to Rehoboth Beach, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family—especially her cherished grandchildren. Dolores will be remembered for her warmth, dedication to her family, and the genuine connections she made throughout her life.

In addition to her husband, Bob, she is survived by two sons, James Decker and his wife, Pam of West Grove, PA, and Michael Decker and his wife, Beth of Landenberg, PA; two brothers, Arthur Bertogli of Chatham, PA, and Edward Bertogli of Landenberg, PA; one sister, Mary Pannell and her husband, Tom of Lewes, DE; and five grandchildren, CJ, Sarah, Jacob, Joey, and Andrew. She was predeceased by her brother, Peter Bertogli.

Family and friends are invited to visit with Dolores’s loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with a reception immediately afterward. Casual attire is requested. Interment will be held at a later date.

Contributions in Dolores’s memory may be made to the Avondale Fire Company online at www.afc23.org or checks can be mailed to 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311. 

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To view her online tribute and share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.