Obituaries

Phillip Patrone, 88, of West Chester, died Sunday, Jan. 7, at Merrill Gardens in West Chester.  Born in Marcus Hook, he was the son of Antonio and Rose (Fecondo) Patrone. Phil is survived by the love of his life, Rosemarie (Cleary) Patrone, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. In addition to Rosemarie, he is survived by his son, Michael Patrone, Michael’s wife, Jun…

Shirley Porter VanSant, 89, of West Grove, died peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 3. Born to parents Warren and Ethel Porter on Sept. 18, 1934, Shirley Ann was the oldest of six children. A West Grove native and a graduate of Avon Grove High School, she had several jobs throughout her life including bank teller, secretary at Suburban Propane, and later…

Randall Stone Lieberman, 62, the long-time publisher of the Chester County Press and several regional magazines, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the spouse of Amy Jo McDowell Lieberman, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Bryn Mawr, he was the son of the late Irvin Lieberman and Judy (Hartle) Lieberman. Randy…

Boleslaw E. Brzoska, 77, of West Grove, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, surrounded by his loving family at ChristianaCareHospital. He was the spouse of Alicja (Dziegielewska) Brzoska, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Peczerzyno, Poland, he was the son of the late Edward and Bronislawa  (Grabowska) Brzoska. He was predeceased by his sister and brother-in-law, Lucja (Miroslaw) Zaionc. In his youth, Boleslaw attended Gdansk…

Dr. Joseph Allen Kobeski, 53, of Kennett Square, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack, doing what he loved best, hunting on his farm with friends, on Saturday morning Dec. 9. He was the beloved husband of Jena Elise (Iannuzzelli) Kobeski, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a son of the late Walter Dan Kobeski and Virginia…

Betty Jo Jordan, 92, of West Grove, died Monday, Dec. 11, at the Pocopson Home.  She was the wife of Curtis H. Jordan who passed away in 1975, and with whom she shared 24 years of marriage. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Snyder and the late Lula Snyder. Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, cooking, shopping,…

Emerita Rios, 73, of West Chester, died Saturday, Dec. 2, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was the spouse of Luis Rosario, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Florida, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pepe Rios and the late Reparada Garcia. Emerita will be remembered for her love of cooking.  It was her “love language.” …

In loving memory of Jim (Wayne) Rowe who died peacefully on Nov. 27, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a beacon of kindness whose warm smile and generous heart touched so many lives.  Born in 1940 in Reading, he brought joy to all who knew him. A devoted family man, his unwavering love for his spouse, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was his…

Mary Lee Thompson, 93, of Avondale, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at Riddle Hospital. She was the wife of Arthur Thompson who died in 1992, and with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Swords Creek, Va., she was the daughter of the late Willard Hess and Elsie Howington Hess. Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, gardening, caring for children, listening to…

Patricia Anne Delduco, 65, of Coatesville, died Saturday, Nov. 25, at Riddle Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Anthony “Fritz” A. Delduco and the late Alice Rowe Delduco.  Growing up in Kennett Square, Patty was known for her strong hugs, great smile, and huge heart. She was a lover of all animals and people, loved her stuffed animals and coloring books, and always…