Donald S. Pratt of Avondale

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. 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…

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Frank Biscardi of Landenberg

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…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 23

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 is a 2-year-old orange neutered male tabby.…

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Around Town March 23

• 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…

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