July 24, 2011

Helen Lammey Reeves of Landenberg

Helen Lammey Reeves, 70, of Landenberg, died peacefully,
surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 22, at the Chester County Hospital.
She was the wife of Arnold Reeves, with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Paul
and Lola Dickinson Lammey.

She was a medical secretary for many years.

Helen was a member of the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist
Church in Kennett Square and the Eastern Star.

She enjoyed bowling, roller skating, square dancing,
baseball, being with her family and friends and going to Potter County. She was
a very avid collector of pigs.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons,
Stuart Michael Moore and his wife Wendy of Cochranville, and Paul Joseph Moore
and his wife Mary Ann of Ridley Park; one step-son, David A. Reeves and his
wife Tammy of West Chester; one step-daughter, Beth Thomas and her husband Chip
of Kennett Square; one sister, Virginia L. Way of Wilmington; four
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by
Dawn Rizzi of Waukee, Iowa, whom she sponsored as a Fresh Air child for many
years.

You are invited to visit with Helen’s family and friends
from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 27, at the Kennett Square Missionary
Baptist Church, 408 Bayard Road, Kennett Square. Her funeral service will
follow at noon. Burial will be in Unionville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Helen’s memory, may be
made to the Kennett Square Missionary Church, at the above address.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett
Square.

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Richard Joseph Bramble of Kennett Square,

Richard Joseph Bramble, 68, of Kennett Square, died Friday,
July 22, at his residence. He was the husband of Beverly Ritter Bramble, with
whom he shared 37 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of Emma Simmler Bramble
of West Chester, PA and the late George Edward Bramble.

He was the Director of Human Resources at the Chester County
Hospital in West Chester, retiring in 2004, after 40 years of service.

He served his country in the US Navy for 4 1/2 years.

Mr. Bramble was a member of the Episcopal Church of the
Advent, Kennett Square.

He enjoyed flowers, going to the beach, his cat Willow and
especially being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two
daughters, Rebecca S. Bramble of Newark and Leslie B. Kelczewski and her
husband Glen of Boyertown.

His Memorial service and burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in his memory may be made
to the Chester County Hospital, 701 E. Marshall Street, West Chester, PA 19380
or to the Neighborhood Hospice, Neighborhood Visiting Nurse Association, 795 E.
Marshall Street, Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380.

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett
Square.

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Edith M. Bird of Landenberg, formerly of Kennett Square

Edith M. Bird, 97, of Landenberg, formerly of Kennett
Square, died at HCR Manor Care, Pike Creek, on Thursday, July 21. She was the
wife of the late Warren J. Bird, who died in 1983, and with whom she shared 50
years of marriage.

Born in Fair Hill, Md., she was the daughter of the late
William and Alva Witzel Barber.

She was a cafeteria worker at the Kennett High School,
retiring in 1978 after 35 years of service.

Mrs. Bird was a member of the Kennett Area Senior Center and
enjoyed being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by one son, Michael J. Bird and his wife
Joan of Landenberg, PA, four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Service and burial will be private.

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett
Square.

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Leslie B. Holland of Avondale

Leslie B. Holland, 84, of Avondale, died July 16, at the Christiana
Care Hospital, Newark.

He was the beloved husband of Katherine (nee
Grantham) and wonderful father of Caroline H. Osofsky. He was born in the
American Hospital in Nuilly, a suburb of Paris and attended school in Villars
sur Ollon, Switzerland. In 1940 he boarded the last refugee ship, the U.S.S Washington,
out of Bordeau for Lisbon where other refugees fleeing Hitler’s forces
were waiting. As it sailed to England for more refugees, the Washington
experienced a near miss as a German U-boat shot a torpedo across its bow and halted
their passage. The courageous captain negotiated their release. He attended
Germantown Friends School and later was trained with the Maritime School Ship
in Philadelphia. He was a World War II veteran having served with the
military police at Los Almos, New Mexico and served in Korea. He was
known for his alpine skiing ability and organized U.S., European and South American
ski trips for chartered groups.

He managed the Philadelphia Travel Agency from 1955 to 1958,
and than joined Raymond and Whitcomb Travel Agency. Later he partnered in a
courier business servicing European clients until he retired in 1989.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine (nee) Grantham,
Daughter, Caroline Holland Osofsky, son in law, Matthew Osofsky, grandchildren,
Ellia Holland and Alexander Maxwell Osofsky

Leslie passed away after a long and courageous battle
with pneumonia. His wife and daughter were grateful to be by his side.
The Family would like to thank the nurses and doctors of the Medical
Intensive Care Unit of Christiana Care Hospital who provided him with
the highest degree of care and concern.

The family welcomes you to join them for a celebration of
his life to be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 23, at St.
Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 116 Old Lancaster Pike (Route 472), Oxford.

Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to
consider making donations in his memory to St. Christopher’s Church, 116 Old
Lancaster Pike, Oxford, Pa. 19363 or to The Nature Conservancy, Attn: Treasury
(memorial giving) 4245 N. Fairfax Dr. Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203.

Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West
Grove.

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