Obituaries
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,...
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...
Frances Schwendeman
Apr 20, 2026
Frances Kinsey “Fleecie” Schwendeman, age 95, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas A. Schwendeman, with whom she shared more than 73 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Ralph James Kinsey and Anne Connell Kinsey. Fleecie grew...
Yahir Audel Ordoñez Lopez
Apr 19, 2026
Yahir Audel Ordonez Lopez, 15 years old and a resident of Avondale, PA, passed away on April 19, 2026, at his home. Yahir Ordonez Lopez was born in Ixcan, Quiché, Guatemala, on August 26, 2010. He was the son of Mayra E. Ordonez Lopez and Jorge Arellano Pedroza. He attended Kennett High School.
Yahir is survived by his parents, Mayra E. Ordonez...
Beth A. Harvey
Apr 12, 2026
It is with profound love and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished sister, Elizabeth Annette (Beth) Harvey, who departed peacefully on April 12, 2026, at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer.
While the traditional obituary recounts achievements and dates, those details pale in comparison to the enduring spirit of Beth. She was not...
Richard W. Inglis
Apr 2, 2026
Richard (Dick) Wallace Inglis, age 101, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 2, 2026, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the spouse of Jean (McVittie) Inglis, with whom he shared 74 years of marriage. Born in Clifton Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Rexford Inglis and the late Alice (Sanders) Inglis.
As...
Michael D. Moran
Mar 26, 2026
Michael David Moran, age 77, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA. He was the husband of Susan K. Johnstonbaugh Moran, with whom he shared almost 57 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Dr. John F. Moran Jr. and the late Virginia Mendenhall...
Nicole "Nikki" Rene Riva Carlson
Mar 26, 2026
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Nicole “Nikki” Rene Riva Carlson, age 52, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic accident on March 26, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born in Milwaukee, WI, she was the daughter of Joseph Reneau and Linda Riva Mulhollon.
Nikki...
Kevin Paul Fogarty
Mar 26, 2026
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Kevin Paul Fogarty, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend passed away peacefully after battling cancer on March 26, 2026 at his home in Houston, Texas, at the age of 65.
Kevin is survived by his devoted wife, Susan, and his son,...
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