Henry Harlan Roberts, 83, of Kennett Square, known as “Rick” and “Coach,” died Tuesday, Nov. 28. Rick was born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Kenneth Shelley and Grace Chardy Roberts. Rick’s father had been transferred by the DuPont Company from Kennett Square to Argentina and the family was living in Buenos Aires at the time of his birth. He…
Frank Ferranto, 94, of West Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at his residence. He was the husband of Glaydese “Doll” Wallace Ferranto, who died in 1999 and with whom he shared more than 35 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Louis Ferranto and the late Teresa Fazio Ferranto. Frank was a mushroom grower for many years, retiring…
Gerardo Guzman Arevalo, 48, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Nov. 24. Born in Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of the late Reynaldo Guzman and the late Ma. Socorro Arevalo. He was a carpenter working for F.J. General Contractor in Philadelphia. He enjoyed listening to music, drinking a beer, and being with his family and friends. He was a hard worker and was always…
Ronald James Carter, 76, of West Grove, died Monday, Nov. 20, at his residence. Born in Marydel, Md., he was the son of the late Clayton Philemon Carter and the late Bessie Wright Carter. Mr. Carter was a vice president at the Congoleum Corp. in Marcus Hook, retiring in 2006, after 40 years of service. He served his country as a member of the U.S.…
George Benjamin Hughes, 83, died Monday, Nov. 13, at his home in Landenberg. Born Feb. 12, 1940, in Dover, George was the son of the late Clifford Tilden Hughes and Mary (Johnson) Hughes. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1958 and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after serving for two years. Upon his return from the military, he…
Dominic DeDominic, 94, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Esther Ranalli DeDominic, who died in 2002, and with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Peter DeDominic and the late Margaret Bucci DeDominic. Dominic was a hairdresser and the owner/operator of the Longwood…
Andrew David Sumner, 68, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, at his residence. “Dave” was the husband of Cheryl Salmons Sumner, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Guy T. Sumner and the late Doris R. Sumner. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an automotive salesman at D’Ambrosio Chrysler…
Herbert Wayne Dishman, 67, of Oxford, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Leah J. Dishman, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Jefferson N.C., he was a son of the late Guy Dishman and Tina Eldreth Dishman of King of Prussia. Herbert graduated from Avon Grove School District. He was very proud…
Lucas Robert Talley, age 24 of Kennett Square, died on Oct. 24, with his family by his side. Luke fought a courageous battle but was unable to overcome injuries sustained in an auto accident. Luke is the son of Dawn Winward Talley and John "Jack" Talley Jr. He is survived by his sister Emily Talley Hood and her husband Bryan Hood of Kennett Square and…
James “Porky” Winchester, 79, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Charles C. Winchester and the late Cora Davis Winchester. He was a truck driver retiring after many years from Mushroom Transportation. He also drove trucks for Spaz Beverage. Porky was a member of the VFW in Kennett Square.…
Lawrence E. Moore, 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oc. 2, at his residence. He was the husband of Debra Steinbaecher Moore, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. He was born July 22, 1957, in West Grove. He was the son of the late Lemuel Moore, III, and the late Grace Smith Moore. He grew up on a dairy farm and attended Avon Grove…