Obituaries

Alma Elizabeth Rigler

Alma Elizabeth Rigler

Feb 5, 2025

Alma Elizabeth Rigler passed away on February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She was born in Landenberg, Pennsylvania in 1927, where she lived most of her life. She was the daughter of Jesse and Alma Whalen Hendrickson.

She graduated from Kennett High School in the Class of 1944. Alma worked for Cooperative Service Co.,...

Brian F. Miller

Brian F. Miller

Feb 3, 2025

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Brian Faucher Miller, 67, of Kennett Square, husband of Ellen Davies Miller, entered into eternal rest on February 3, 2025. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, PA,  Friday, February 14 at 11AM in Westminster...

Loretta C. Dunn Schneider

Loretta C. Dunn Schneider

Jan 31, 2025

  Loretta C. (Dunn) Schneider , age 82, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 31, 2025. She was the spouse of Gene L. Schneider, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage and even more years of loving one another. Born in Upland, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Dunn and the late Katherine (Hogan)...

Eliot C. Rivera

Eliot C. Rivera

Jan 27, 2025

Eliot Charon Rivera passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 27, 2025, at his home in Jennersville, PA, at the age of 89. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and faith.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Anna Class Rivera; his two sons, Eliot V. and Leonard J....

Daniel Roy Moffett

Daniel Roy Moffett

Jan 23, 2025

Daniel Roy Moffett (“Dan”) of Newark, Delaware, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 60. Dan was the son of the late Claude Raymond Moffett, Sr. and Eileen Wardell Moffett. 

Dan was born on November 13, 1964, and raised in Delaware. He studied auto mechanics and graduated from Newark High School (Delaware). He took classes at...

James Bryan Northrup

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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