Paul E. Yoder Jr., 75, of West Grove, died Sunday, Feb. 26 at his home, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Nancy J Yoder (nee, Getta) with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Paul E. Yoder, Sr. and Caroline (nee, Hildebrand).
Paul joined the U.S. Army in 1959, obtaining the rank of sergeant.
After three years serving in the Army, Paul joined the Pennsylvania State Police in 1964. Originally, stationed at the Somerset barracks, he was transferred to the Avondale barracks in 1973 until retiring as a detective trooper in 1990.
After retiring from the state police, Paul was elected as local constable for West Grove.
Surviving him in addition to his wife Nancy, are three daughters, Paula Dixon of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Lori Dunn of Toano, Va., and Carol Priestley of West Grove, and six beloved grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 2, at the New London Presbyterian Church, 1986 Newark Road (Route 896) in New London. His funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be in the adjoining Church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to a charity of your choice.
Sheryl Kathleen Venuto Bergey, 65, of West Chester, died at her home on Thursday, Feb. 23.
Sheryl Kathleen Venuto Bergey
Sheryl was born on Sept. 15, 1951, and was the daughter of Joseph and Kay Venuto.
Sheryl graduated from Villanova University in 1973 where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Shortly after graduation, on Oct. 20, 1973, she married Richard Bergey. Sheryl and Richard had been married for 43 years and have been inseparable.
Sheryl enjoyed many family trips to Stone Harbor, N.J. and abroad over the years. She loved watching the Eagles, Phillies and Villanova. Sheryl was an avid reader, and lover of crosswords and puzzles.
Sheryl was dedicated to faith and morality, the pursuit of knowledge and making the lives of those around her better. Sheryl’s generosity and selflessness extended to many areas including working with children at the St. Patrick’s school and providing extensive support to charities and to the church. Sheryl’s faith and love brightened the lives of everyone she encountered.
Sheryl’s greatest passion and love was to her family and she is survived by her husband Richard; her four children, Heather, Meredith, Brett and Brad; and her granddaughter Emma and her mother Heather.
A thank you from the family for all the support and love.
You are invited to visit with the family from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, March 1, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. Sheryl’s funeral mass will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. The burial service will be in private.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or visit www.diabetes.org
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County, under the direction of Music Director Michael Hall, will present Music From The Inside Out at its annual Family Concert on Sunday, March 12, 2017, 2 pm, at Henderson High School Auditorium, West Chester, PA.
Kennett Symphony family concerts are the perfect opportunity to ignite your child’s imagination and love of music. This year, our fun, educational, and engaging concert looks at music from the inside out – discovering the building blocks of music and finding out how they work together to produce unforgettable moments. The building blocks include Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Texture, Dynamics and Emotion with each building block being demonstrated by a beloved symphonic work, plus a few musical surprises along the way.
Kids even get to try out the instruments of the orchestra and meet the musicians of the Symphony. Following the performance, the Symphony will offer special activities and its popular Instrument Zoo, during which children can meet and greet the musicians of the Kennett Symphony and try out the instruments of the orchestra. This is a wonderful experience for the whole family!
Program includes Mambo by Bernstein, Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Elgar, Farandole by Bizet, Vocalise by Rachmaninoff, plus Spiderman, a March, and more in an educational program designed for fun and interaction.
All tickets are $5 per person and seating is reserved. To order tickets, visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call the Kennett Symphony at 610 444 6363.
The Kennett Symphony is Chester County’s only fully professional symphony orchestra and serves the residents Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, along with thousands of tourists who attend the Kennett Symphony’s popular concerts at Longwood Gardens. Now in its 76th season, the Symphony’s mission is to serve the community by enriching lives through music. In addition to presenting varied and entertaining orchestral concerts, the Kennett Symphony encourages young musicians through annual Young Artist Competitions and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. More information can be found at www.kennettsymphony.org
Understanding the Heart: Heart Attack, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Failure
Heart disease takes many people well before their time. The recent deaths of celebrities Carrie Fisher, George Michael and Alan Thicke – all from heart conditions – has put heart health and its related problems into the public eye, and for good reason. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year.
However, not all heart health issues are the same, even though the terminology is frequently used interchangeably by the public and the media. Understanding the differences is important, since the short-term and long-term treatments, prognosis and survival rates are different for each condition.
Heart Attack A Problem with Circulation and Blockages
A heart attack occurs when there is a blockage that prevents blood from reaching the heart. These blockages are usually caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, which forms when cholesterol combines with fat and other substances in the blood. If you have a family history of heart attacks, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, or you smoke and don’t exercise, you are at greater risk for having a heart attack.
There are several warning signs of a heart attack:
Chest pain, tightness and pressure
Pain that radiates to your left arm or left jaw
Unusual sweating
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Panic or a feeling like you are going to die
A heart attack is an emergency. If someone is having a heart attack, call 911 immediately. Keep the person calm. If they are not allergic to aspirin, have them chew and swallow a baby aspirin. If they stop breathing, perform CPR.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest An Electrical Problem
Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by electrical disturbances in the heart that cause it to suddenly stop beating. The person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest will collapse and stop breathing within seconds of the incident, and may die within a few minutes if they don’t receive immediate treatment.
There are several warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest:
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Loss of consciousness
Palpitations and a fluttery feeling in the chest
Flu-like symptoms
Sudden cardiac arrest is also an emergency and you should call 911 before doing anything else. The person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest needs to be treated with a defibrillator to restore their normal heart rhythm. You should administer CPR until defibrillation can be performed. If you are in a public space, there may be an automated external defibrillator (AED) nearby that you can use; follow the posted instructions carefully.
Heart Failure A Weakening of the Pump
Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to reach other organs and tissues. When blood pumped through the arteries slows and blood returning to the heart through the veins backs up, it’s called congestive heart failure. This backup causes swelling in the legs and other parts of the body. When this swelling happens around the lungs, fluid collects in the lungs and interferes with breathing.
Symptoms of heart failure include:
Shortness of breath
Coughing or wheezing
Swelling
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Confusion
Rapid heart rate
Heart failure is a medical condition that is treated with medication, surgery and lifestyle changes. If heart failure leads to a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, it becomes an emergency.
If you suspect you or someone nearby is having a heart problem, your first response should always be to get emergency medical care quickly by dialing 9-1-1.
For more information about the Crozer-Keystone Cardiovascular Care, call 1-866-95-PULSE (1-866-957-8573) or visit crozerkeystone.org/Heart.
Crozer-Keystone Health System’s physicians, specialists and advanced practitioners are committed to improving the health of our community through patient-centered, quality care across a full continuum of health services. Crozer Brinton Lake is Crozer-Keystone’s comprehensive outpatient care facility in western Delaware County, offering primary care, specialty services, outpatient surgery and advanced cancer treatment.
Contact us: 300 Evergreen Drive, Glen Mills, PA 19342 http://www.crozerkeystone.org/Brinton-Lake 1-855-254-7425
