Ollie M. Paisley, 100, of Landenberg, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Chester County Hospital. She became a centenarian on Dec. 31, 2024. She was the wife of Wiley “Fats” E. Paisley, who died in 2015 and with whom she shared 73 years of marriage. Born in Shouns, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late John O’Johnson Greer and the late Laura Thomas Greer.…
Robert Thomas Hobbs, 87, of Chadds Ford, Pa. and Naples, Fla. passed away peacefully at his home in Naples surrounded by his wife, Jan, his three daughters and Sam I Am, his beloved cat. Born Sept. 1, 1937, in Scranton, to Althea and Thomas Hobbs, Bob grew up in Boothwyn and attended Chichester High School and Drexel University. Bob was the owner of Hobbs and…
Dennis “Skeeter” Earl Bladen, 78, of Newark, died Friday, Jan. 17, at his residence. He was the husband of Joyce Brison Bladen, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Joseph Bladen and the late Pearl Froman Bladen. He was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and Goldey Beacom College. He served his…
Hazel V. Owens, born on April 28, 1943, in Damascus, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in West Grove. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mary E. Roark and John W. Owens. Hazel was the devoted mother of Donna Hampton (Joyce) of York, and Lenna Pierson (Mark) of Landenberg, as well as mother-in-law to Sandi Hampton of West Grove. She was a…
Robert Joseph Burns, 88, of West Grove, died on Friday, Dec. 27. Born on July 29, 1936, in Philadelphia, Robert lived a life like no other. A man of faith, he lived with a passion for his family, friends, music, and Christmas. His love and never-ending support to those blessed to be in his life is the greatest gift he has left this world. His…
Laura Neola Riale, 80, was born June 16, 1944, in Sparta, N.C., the daughter of the late Jackson Reeves and the late Blanche McMillan Reeves. She and her family relocated to Kennett Square around 1954. She graduated from Kennett High School in 1962, and married her best friend and soulmate, Kenneth Riale, on May 5, 1964. She worked at Hercules Industries in Delaware for nine…
William E. Bergey, 79, of Chadds Ford, died on Dec. 25 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gowanda, N.Y., Bill lived in Chadds Ford, for 50 years with his wife, Micky. Bill graduated from Arkansas State University in 1969 where he was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Arkansas State University ROTC Hall of Heroes where…
Antimo "Andy" Varriale, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on Dec. 20, at the age of 70. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time of his death. Born in Napoli, Italy, on March 13, 1954, Antimo immigrated to the United States at a young age, eventually settling in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, where he would go on to build…
Maria D. Hamilton, 64, a cherished member of the Kennett Square community, died Sunday, Dec. 8, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. Born on Sept. 24, 1960, Maria was the beloved daughter of the late Louise Irace DiBartolomeo and the late Louis DiBartolomeo Sr. Maria's educational journey began at St. Patrick's School, followed by her graduation from Bishop Shanahan School. She pursued further studies…
Raymond S. Twaddell, 97, of Oxford, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Christiana Hospital. He was the husband of Mary Leonard Twaddell who passed away in 2016, and with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. His first wife Frances Poore Twaddell, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage, died in 1976. Born in Twin Oaks, he was the son of the late John…
William “Bill” Henry Harpe Sr., born on April 6, 1937, in Toughkenamon, died peacefully on Dec. 6, at Pocopson Home in West Chester. A devoted husband to Annie Laura Harpe, they shared 65 wonderful years of marriage filled with love and companionship. William was a skilled welder in the mushroom industry, known for his hard work and dedication. He had a deep passion for country…