September 10, 2015

Louise C. Wallner, 76, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was the wife of Charles E. Wallner, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and the late Lenore (Carnahan) Cloud.

Louise and her husband worked together for many years renovating homes in Wilmington, and Sea Isle City, N.J. She was a member of the Architecture Review Board of Kennett Square Borough Historical Commission. A longtime Presbyterian, she was a member of Avondale Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader, card shark, world traveler, amazing cook, die hard Auburn Tigers fan, accomplished musician and artist, energetic and passionately devoted to her husband and family. Known by everyone as a great storyteller, Louise loved to laugh and spend time with family and friends, many of whom she had since elementary school.

Survivors include in addition to her husband, one son, Edward Killheffer (Sharon) of Wilmington; two daughters, Margaret Oplinger (Tod) of Kennett Square and Christine Muench (David) of West Grove; a step daughter, Kathleen Wallner-Allen (Rich) of Virginia; a stepson, John Wallner (Cristina) of Brazil; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by one brother Jack Cloud.

You are invited to visit with Louise’s family and friends from 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A funeral ceremony celebrating her life will follow at noon. Interment will be in Longwood Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Avondale Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 446 Avondale, PA 19311. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Russell D. Muscarella, 63, of West Grove, died Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Chester County Hospital.

Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Russell and Helen (Ciuffetelli) Muscarella.

Russell was a customer service engineer at the DuPont Co. in Wilmington. He retired in December 2014, after 44-1/2 years of service.

He was a member of the Atglen Sportsmen’s Club and the Jennersville YMCA.

Russell enjoyed hunting, outdoor sports, swimming, golf, cooking, making bread, and he will always be remembered for his Christmas Eve contributions.

He is survived by his daughter, Justine Muscarella of West Grove; one sister, Susan Muscarella of Kennett Square; his uncle Tom Ciuffetelli and his wife Susan of West Chester.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 8:30 to 10:30 Saturday morning, Sept. 19, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. A funeral mass will follow at 11 at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Meredith Street in Kennett Square. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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