Alice M. Ohlfs Mantell, 83, of Kennett Square, died Monday, Jan. 12, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. She was the wife of Robert T. Mantell with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Marinette, Wis., she was a daughter of the late James and the late Margaret (Stoneburner) Ohlfs.
In her early years, Alice was a Cub Scout den mother for her boy’s troop.
She was a longtime member of the Kennett Square Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and participated in bible studies. She was a member of the Kennett Senior Center and loved bowling, golf, and crossword puzzles.
In addition to her husband, she will be missed by her two sons, Robert T. Mantell Jr. and his wife Kathleen of New London, and James F. Mantell of Morton; one brother, Frederick Ohlfs and his wife Connie of Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Robert III, James, Aimee and Kelli and 1 great grand-daughter, Elise Marie.
She was predeceased by a son John R. in 1987, two brothers, Henry and James and a sister Dorothy.
You are invited to visit with Alice’s friends and family from 10-11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 16, at Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square, 211 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Her funeral service will follow at 11. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Kennett Area Senior Center 427 S. Walnut St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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