Obituaries

David DeFrain Taylor

David DeFrain Taylor

May 7, 2025

David DeFrain Taylor, age 75, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 7, 2025 at his beloved home at Clifton Mills in Kennett Square, PA, in the company of his doting cat, Tommy. Born in Wilmington, DE he was the son of the late Edwin DeFrain Taylor and Alice Sheldon Taylor.

David was a lover of water, working for many...

Rose Brown

Rose Brown

Jun 28, 2025

Rosemarie (Diadone) Brown, age 86, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 28, 2025, at Brandywine Living at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. She was the wife of the late Theodore Neal Brown who passed in 2021. Born in New Windsor, NY, she was a daughter of the late Vincent Diadone and the late Francis LoBianco Diadone.

She...

David R. Woerner

David R. Woerner

Jun 21, 2025

David R. Woerner, age 79, of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the spouse of Peggy (Hinckle) Woerner, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was a son of the late Frank Woerner and the late Eva (Trimble) Woerner.

Dave and his wife,...

Kenneth "Kenny Joe" Smith

Kenneth "Kenny Joe" Smith

Jun 20, 2025

Kenneth Joe Smith, age 80, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Regal Heights Healthcare Center in Hockessin, DE, leaving behind a legacy of grit, passion, and a life well-lived on his own terms. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Thomas A. Smith Sr. and the late Josephine Hedrick Smith.

Ken served our...

Katira Lynn Wilson Dobbins

Katira Lynn Wilson Dobbins

Jun 19, 2025



Katira Lynn Wilson Dobbins, 29, of Media, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 19, 2025, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her family, partner, and friends. Born on July 31, 1995, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Katira was the daughter of Shelagh Wilson and David R. Dobbins Jr.

Katira was a learner, seeker, and world traveler. After graduating from Westtown School, she attended...

Filomena D. Angelucci

Filomena D. Angelucci

Jun 19, 2025

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Filomena D. Angelucci, age 92, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Brandywine Assisted Living in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late Domenico Angelucci, who died on July 31, 2000, and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.

Born in Civitella Messer Raimondo, Abruzzo...

Nancy R. Agee

Nancy R. Agee

Jun 17, 2025

Nancy Robertson Agee, age 93, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, formerly of Chestertown, Maryland, and Basking Ridge, New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Jenners Pond Retirement Community in West Grove, Pennsylvania.

She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Agee, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Syracuse, New York, she was the...

Ruben Garcia Zavala

Ruben Garcia Zavala

Jun 8, 2025

Ruben Garcia Zavala, de 51 años, de Avondale, Pennsylvania, falleció inesperadamente el 9 de junio de 2025, en el Hospital Christiana en Newark, DE. Nacido en Moroleon, GTO, Mexico, era hijo de Ruben Garcia Zavala y Elodia Zavala Lara.A Ruben le sobreviven sus hermanos, Salvador Garcia Zavala, Jesus Garcia Zavala, y Maria Garcia Zavala.Están invitados a visitar a la familia...

Frank H. Ferguson

Frank H. Ferguson

Jun 6, 2025

Frank H. Ferguson Jr., age 82, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Brandywine Living at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of the late Frank Ferguson and the late Velma Milligan Ferguson.

Frank lived in the Balmoral neighborhood of Chadds Ford for 30 years and was a life-long employee...

Helen Sutton

Helen Sutton

Jun 5, 2025

Helen L. Wagoner Sutton, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 5, 2025, at home surrounded by family, at the age of 91. Helen was the spouse of the late John Sutton Sr., with whom she was married 47 years. She was born in West Chester, PA, the daughter of the late John Wagoner and the late Mary Pierson...

David M. Haradon

David M. Haradon

Jun 5, 2025

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David Mark Haradon, age 72, of Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 5, 2025. Dave was the loving husband of Peggy Lee Haradon (Murphy), with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Dave was born on October 23, 1952 in Nashville, Tennessee, to Myron Ralph and Sara Claire Burke...

Martha Jane DiCecco

Martha Jane DiCecco

May 30, 2025

Martha “Jane” DiCecco, age 77, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on May 30, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late James DiCecco and the late Kaye Duncan DiCecco.

Jane and her twin sister, Carolyn, grew up with their younger brother, Jim. They enjoyed spending time with their family, visiting...

Stephen Aloysius McEvoy

Stephen Aloysius McEvoy

May 29, 2025

Stephen Aloysius McEvoy, 79, went to be with His Lord and Savior on May 29, 2025, at The Village at Life Quest in Quakertown, PA. He was a 47-year resident of Westtown Township, Chester County.

Steve was born on April 16th, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, to Stephen Aloysius and Catherine Inez (Schroeder) McEvoy. Steve was the only offspring from that...

Michael Paul Graves

Michael Paul Graves

May 19, 2025

Michael Paul Graves, “Mike/Dad/Pop”, age 72, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away on May 19, 2025, at his home in Kennett Square surrounded by his family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Mike was the devoted husband of Nancy (Singley) Graves, with whom he shared 50 years of loving marriage. Born in Springfield, OH,...

Anthony Edward Umlah

Anthony Edward Umlah

May 16, 2025

Anthony Edward Umlah, age 70, of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was the husband of Kathy (Manista) Umlah, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Umlah and Gertrude (Wojciechowski) Umlah.

He graduated from Bishop...

Jesus Lopez Villagomez

Jesus Lopez Villagomez

May 15, 2025

Jesus Lopez Villagomez, age 27, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on May 15, 2025, at his home in Wilmington, DE. Born in Moroleon, Guanajuato, GTO, he was a son of Juan Lopez Carrillo and Graciela Villagomez Guzman

He was the proud father of Adrian and Yesenia.  In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He also...

Bonnie Best

Bonnie Best

May 15, 2025

Bonnie Lou Best, age 72, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 15, 2025, at her sister Connie’s home in Landenberg, PA. Born in West Chester, PA, she was a daughter of John Best and Jessie Kline Best.

Bonnie worked for several different businesses during her life. She spent many years at B&B Mushrooms, at Allistar Garage Doors, and at...

Richard Feree Lamb

Richard Feree Lamb

May 2, 2025

Dr. Richard Feree Lamb, age 95, of 1 Woodchuck Way, Kennett Square, PA, passed away after a brief illness on May 2, 2025.

Richard was born in Palisade, NE, a small community on July 13, 1929. His father, Ivan Lamb, was the town doctor, serving a population under 1000. Richard’s primary education was in a small school with multiple grades in...

Edgar "Glen" Snow

Edgar "Glen" Snow

Apr 29, 2025

Edgar “Glen” Snow, age 85, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 29, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born in Independence, VA, he was a son of the late “John” Kilby Snow and Lillie Blanche (Isom) Snow.

Glen worked for most of his life in the mushroom industry, particularly at Leto’s Mushrooms Farm where he was a supervisor/grower.

In...

Donald A. Overton

Donald A. Overton

Apr 29, 2025

Donald A. Overton (1935-2025), Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Temple University, passed away peacefully in Kennett Square, PA, on April 30, 2025, after a brief illness at the age of 89. Don was born in Troy, NY, to the late Ernest C. Overton and Evangeline Smith Overton of Mechanicsville, NY. Don was an older brother to both Roger Overton (deceased)...

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