June 11, 2013 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Grace O. Mahala of Landenberg

Grace O. Mahala, 84, of Landenberg, died Sunday, June 9, at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.

Born in Abingdon, Va., she was the daughter of the late Gilmer and Bessie Lowe Mann.

She enjoyed gardening, cooking and her pets.

She is survived by five sons, Gus Mahala and his wife Susan of Marion, Va., J.C. Mahala of Chatham, Billy Dean Mahala and his wife Janet of Elkton, Md., Joseph Mahala and his wife Kelly of Landenberg, and Daniel Mahala and his wife Candena of Landenberg; two daughters, Joanne Kennedy of Landenberg and Linda Nields of Jennersville; one brother, Gilmer Mann of Abingdon, Va., one sister, Sue Mann of Bristol, Va., 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Grace was predeceased by one brother, Richard Mann and two sisters, Mamie Mann and Hazel Lowe Mann.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove. Her Funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery.

In memory of Grace, a contribution may be made to the Chester County S.P.C.A, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

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

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Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan

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Wyeth-Kent — Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan

June 15 through November 17
This exhibition examines the fascination that the island of Monhegan and its people held for both Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) and Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946). Although the two artists never met, when viewed together their paintings depict a century’s worth of Monhegan life and landmarks from vantage points most other artists never beheld. Originally presented at the Farnsworth Museum in Maine, the exhibition has doubled in size, with additional works and the debut of a new painting by Wyeth.

Members Preview: Friday, June 14, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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JAMIE WYETH BOOK SIGNING

Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jamie Wyeth will personalize copies of the catalogues for the exhibition Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan. Catalogues must be purchased through the Museum Shop or online. Limit of two signatures per person.
Museum admission required as well as ticket for the book signing. Tickets are available at the admissions desk beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event.

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Returning to India

Local News

School Girls — The World is Full of Hope for these Girls

On June 18, I will be returning to India once again. Upon our return in December, we learned that received a grant, through International Medical Relief. We were thrilled that we were one out of 100 applicants to be accepted for this opportunity. I am accompanying a US medical team of 25, who will run medical camps and health education programs for 8 days. This is the first time this type of program will happen for the school and village. Please take a few minutes to read below what we are doing at Pardada Pardadi.

We learned yesterday that all 28 girls in Class 12, have passed their finals to graduate. This is an amazing accomplishment for these girls, with many wanting to go on for higher education. Amazing progress is being made at the school and we are so happy to be a part of it.

We appreciate the interest and support of our friends and family.

Mary Cairns

You Can Make a Difference
Improvements to the curriculum, facility, and services the school offers to our students are underway now. We ask that you partner with Pardada Pardadi Educational Society and join to change the lives for girls in rural India. You can learn more about Pardada Pardadi at www.education4change.org.

Donations can be made through the Website, or by check mailed the US office at 321 Hillside Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348.

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For more information about education and empowerment for Indian girls

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Douglas W. Kowal of Downingtown

Obituaries

Douglas W. Kowal, 52, of Downingtown, died Sunday, June 9, at the Brandywine Hospital.

Born in Wilmington, , was the son of Nicholas D. and Patricia Dilley Kowal of Kennett Square.

He served his country in the U. S. Army.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Cody Kowal of Kennett Square; three sisters, Brenda Kowal of Aiken, S.C., Nicole Lynch and her husband Chris of Ft. Mills, S.C. and Patricia Maristch and her husband Daniel of Kennett Square; one niece, Patricia Mae Maristch.

He was predeceased in 1990 by one brother, Chuck Kowal.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, June 14, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square.

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