Donald S. Pratt, 94, of Avondale, died Wednesday, March 22, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Bertha Cooper Pratt who died in 2013 and with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.
Donald S. Pratt
Born in Avondale, he was a son of the late Howard and Viola Spencer Pratt. He was a lifelong resident of New Garden Township, graduated from Kennett High School and earned an associate’s degree from Penn State. He was a birthright member of New Garden Friends Meeting and was very active on multiple committees including clerk of meeting for several years.
Donald owned and operated the family business, Pratts Greenhouses, on Hillendale Road. He was a member of numerous horticultural associations including the Mid Atlantic Carnation Growers, the Kennett Rotary, and was on the board of Kennett Friends Boarding Home.
His interests included RVing, sailing, playing games and spending time with his ever-growing family.
Survivors include one son, Richard C. Pratt (Nancy) of Kennett Square; two daughters, Patricia A. Bohnert (Joseph) of Landenberg and Donna Marie Daunno (Gene) of Kennett Square; five grandchildren, Stacey (Jay), Ryan, Krista (Daniel), Heather (John-Michael) and Christopher (Paige) and one great-granddaughter, Austin. He was predeceased by his brother Carroll.
You are invited to visit with Don’s family from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the New Garden Friends Meeting 875 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. His funeral service will follow at 4. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kennett Friends Home, 147 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute or to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
Frank Biscardi, 91, of Landenberg, died Tuesday, March 21, at his residence. He was the husband of Virginia “Ginny” Curry Biscardi, who died in 2008, and with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Leti Biscardi. He was a dental technician and owner of Biscardi Dental Lab in Philadelphia, retiring in 1990, after 50 years in the business.
Frank was a member of the Kennett Senior Center, and he enjoyed horse racing, the casinos, traveling, cruises to the Carribean, golfing, red wine and being with his family and friends.
He is survived by one son, John Biscardi and his wife Robin of Harleysville; four daughters, Patricia Santilli and her husband John of Landenberg, Peggy Henderson and her husband Bill of Furlong, Gina Leva of Willow Grove, and Christine Beach and her husband Edwin of Washington State; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Frank Biscardi; four sisters and one brother.
A memorial service for Frank will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 28, at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road in West Grove. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s name can be made to Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 S. Walnut St., Kennett Square, PA. 19348 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grieocares.com Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, March 28. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.
Bojangles
BOJANGLES
Bojangles is a 2-year-old orange neutered male tabby. He was surrendered on March 3 because the owner was moving. He is a character as large as Bojangles himself. He is a vocal, handsome cat with lots of energy so finding life in a cage can be quite restricting for him. Given the chance, he struts around the cat room introducing himself. He is playful, enjoys the company of people, and is interactive. He would make a great companion cat. He is not too keen on other cats, as he prefers the company of humans. We would love to see this cat in a home; he would boss it.
Daisy
DAISY
This is Daisy, a 13-year-old black and white spayed female who was surrendered after owner bereavement on Feb. 25. When she first arrived, she was an older cat unsure as to why she was in a shelter rather than her home. She has been a sweetheart from the start. She likes attention, and is on the quiet side, but is getting quieter and more withdrawn. She would really love a new home to call her own. She was moved into a top cage where she can see more and be a part of the action. She loves it. She is like a different lady. She enjoys wet food and watching what goes on. Please come meet her today and see why everyone loves her. Seniors make great pets.
Ember
EMBER
My name is Ember, and I’m sure to melt your heart. I’m a quiet, gentle boy who loves to cuddle and get belly scratches. At just 2 years old, I’m looking for a family to love me forever, because forever is a very long time. I currently live with other cats in my group housing here, and my friends at the shelter have noticed that I do well with kids and might do ok with dogs, too, with the right intro. What more could a family ask for?
Big Cass
BIG CASS
Hello there, my name is Big Cass. I’m a 1-year-old mixed breed who came to the Brandywine Valley SPCA through the Second Chance Program. The staff and volunteers just love me. I’m such a character who loves playing with toys in the snow. I’m very strong and still learning my manners, so I would need to be with an experienced handler who has the time, dedication and patience to help me learn the ropes. I seem to love everyone I meet, but would need to meet everyone in the family before going home with them, human and furry. Come and see me today.
Beauty
BEAUTY
My name is Beauty, and as you can tell, they gave me the name because I am so beautiful. I am a 1-year-old mixed breed who was brought the Brandywine Valley SPCA through the Second Chance Program. I am a super sweet girl who likes going on walks and playing in the play yard, especially if you have toys to toss around. I have been in play groups before, but was a bit too dominant to play appropriately. I would probably need to be an only pet, but could be walked around other dogs, if given direction. I can be a bit jumpy so I am looking for a forever family who has patience and dedication to show me basic manners. I would need to meet all members of the family before going home with them and would be best with older children. I have so much love in my heart to give, please come meet me today and see how I can change your world but better yet, change mine.
Robin Hood
ROBIN HOOD
Good Day, my name is Robin Hood and I’m here to steal your heart. I’m a dashing 2-year-old terrier mix who came into the shelter as a stray. I’m looking for a forever family to call my own. Could that be you? If so, I’m neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go. Stop by and meet me today. I’m sure I’ll win you over.
• The annual Chadds Ford Elementary Art Sale and Show begins Friday, March 24 from 7-10 p.m. and resumes Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday night is adults only. Saturday will feature a talk by local Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner.
• Rachel Kohl Library is having an open house this Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be entertainment and light refreshments as the library shows off new carpeting, lighting and a new director. Rachel Kohl Library is located at 687 Smithbridge Road in Concord Township. Also, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, on Route 202 in Wilmington, is donating 20 percent of tracked dine in and carry out sales to the library on March 27 and 28.
• The Kennett Area Senior Center invites you to attend a discussion on Nutrition with Matt Jones, Registered Dietitian for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, at the Senior Center on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 12:30-1:30 p.m. March is National Nutrition Month. The public is welcome to attend. Please join Matt for “Put Your Best Fork Forward.”
• The Brandywine Conservancy has been awarded a grant of $57,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to plant eight acres of buffers along waterways in the Lower Delaware watershed. The Conservancy was one of several organizations throughout the state to receive these funds.
The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point is scheduled for Sunday, April 2.
• The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point‘s 75th running is scheduled for Sunday, April 2 at Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center on Route 842. The gates open at 11:00 a.m. with the children’s pony races kicking off the action at 12:30 p.m. Admission is as low as $20 per carload. Call 610-793-1090 for more information or to purchase parking passes or raffle tickets in advance.
• TheDCH, Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. Dupont Street in Wilmington, and the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition will hold their annual Community Gardens Spring Kickoff this Saturday, March 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn from our Community Garden experts on how to get involved in or start your own community garden. The event will feature a “Nutritional Quality of Soil” presentation, an “Introduction to Backyard Composting” youth session, a seed swap, community exhibitors, and a seedling giveaway. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free, but registration is required. For information or tickets, go to TheDCH.org/RPA
• PAWS for People will conduct two training sessions for potential pet therapy teams in Media, on Fridays, April 7 and 21. Both sessions are required, and they run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone with a gentle, people-friendly pet who is interested in volunteering time to work with children and adults with varying needs. PAWS for People provides therapeutic visits to individuals who will benefit from interaction with a well-trained loving pet. Therapy teams consist of one volunteer and one pet who have both completed rigorous training and testing. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.pawsforpeople.org or call 302-351-5622 for more information.
• Rep. Steve Barrar, R-Chester/Delaware, is hosting a shredding and drug take-back event on Saturday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to noon at his district office, One Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford. The office is located at the intersection of Route 202 and Naamans Creek Road.
• The paintings from the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Plein Air event are on display and for sale at the Society’s Barn Visitors’ Center Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The art displayed includes paintings executed plein air earlier this month by 24 selected artists as well as fine works from their collections. The art will be available for sale through the end of this month.
