February 3, 2017

Mary E. Owens Roark, 93, of West Grove, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 2, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Ferry Roark, who died in 1974, and with whom she shared seven years of marriage. Her first husband, John Owens, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage, died in 1966.

Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Matry Mitchum Latham.

She was a housekeeper at Chatham Acres Nursing Home for many years.

Mary was a member of the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church.

She enjoyed gardening and being with her family and friends.

The family would like to thank April for the special care given to Mary.

Mary is survived by four daughters,  Kathryn Bolden of Clear Spring, Md., Hazel Owens of New London, Peggy Parsons of Stevens, Pa. and Jeanne Nantais of Newark; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one son, John Owens; one sister, Pearl Eades, and three brothers, Gene Latham, William Breeding and Elmer Breeding.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove. Her Funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.

In memory of Mary, a contribution may be made to Willow Tree Hospice, 100 Sycamore Drive, West Grove, PA 19390

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

Kenneth C. Conrad, 81, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, at his home.

He was the husband of Beverly A. Conrad, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Folsom, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Sr. and M. Elizabeth Conrad.

He worked as an engineer with Westinghouse Electric.

In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his children, Lynne Miller (Scott) of Union, Mo., and Ross Conrad (Kathleen) of Landenberg; grandchildren, Elizabeth Miller, Jessica Holderby, Matthew Conrad and Jacob Conrad; and a brother, J. David Conrad (Nancy) of Orlando, Fla.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Meadowcroft Presbyterian Church, 1255 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382.

Burial will be private in Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s name to Mission to the World, Attn: the Ministry of Michael Oh, P.O. Box 2589, Suwanee, GA  30024-0982.

Arrangements are being handled by the Founds Funeral Home, Inc., West Chester, 610-696-0134.

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