March 29, 2017

Vivian “Mert” M. Brison, 50, of Coatesville, died Saturday, Mach 25, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

She was the proud mother of Christian Brison whom she adored and he was her everything and biggest hero.

Born in West Chester, on Nov. 15, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Joel M. Brown Sr. and the late Audrey Brison Fountain, she grew up with a number of siblings.

She was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and attended Vocational Tech, where she obtained a cosmetologist degree, and became a licensed cosmetologist.

She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and worked in several capacities. She was employed by the West Chester University in housekeeping before she left due to disability.

Vivian was a member of the Galilee UAME Church in Avondale, and was also a member of MT. Tabor AME Zion Church also in Avondale.

She loved to cook for family and friends, and they enjoyed everything she made. She also enjoyed traveling, partying, the outdoors and being with her family and friends. Vivian had a beautiful smile and could tell a few jokes, she also gave a few family members nicknames, you know who you are.

She is survived by her companion, Scott Terry Milbourne; one son, Christian J. Brison of Coatesville; one brother, Joel M. Brown II and his wife Rashida of Lincoln University; three sisters, Elizabeth A. Fountain of Coatesville, Angela  Jones White and her husband Darien of Oxford, Erin N. Fountain of Coatesville, and  a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles, especially aunt Cheryl Brown of West Chester; best friends,  Special Aunt Chestine Bowman of Coatesville, Sandra Upshear Nixon of West Grove, Rozalind Davis Parker of South Carolina, and MA Missy of Coatesville.

She was predeceased by one brother, Brian Brison, and her namesake, Vivian Brison.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 1, at the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240 East State Road in West Grove. Her funeral service will follow at 1noon. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240  East State Road, West Grove,  Pa 19390

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

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

Therese M. Pattinson (nee McGillian), 54, of West Chester, died Saturday, March 25, 2017.

Born in 1962 in Darby, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cargan) McGillian.

Therese was a second-grade school teacher at St. Irenaeus, Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 10 years. She retired to become a full-time mother to her dear children.

She was an avid Eagles fan and season ticket holder. She was also an avid reader who enjoyed James Patterson novels. Therese loved to vacation with her family, especially to Disney World and the Caribbean. She enjoyed listening to rock and roll, especially the Grateful Dead.

Therese was the beloved wife of Richard D. Pattinson; loving mother of Meghan M. Pattinson and Richard G. Pattinson; dear sister of Maureen Galeone (John), Joe P. (Renee), John J. (Pamela), the late Michael (Betsy) and the late Margaret.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 10:30-11:45 a.m. Friday, March 31, and to her funeral mass at noon at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct, West Chester, PA 19380. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Arrangements by The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.

Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

Dana James Tauber, 69, of West Chester, formerly of Dover, N.J. died Monday, March 27.

Born in Morristown, N.J. in 1947, he was the son of the late Alfred and Virginia (nee Riker) Tauber.

Dana was the beloved husband of Pilar (nee Cobo) Tauber; loving father of Erica Stott (Craig), Jessica Tauber, and Brian Calixto Tauber; dear brother of Douglas Tauber and Dennis Tauber (Maria Begoña); devoted grandfather of Tyler Craig Stott, Mikaela Raquel Stott, and Ryan William Stott; and cousin to William, John, and Thomas Riker. Dana is also survived by many in-laws including Joaquin and Victoria Cobo, Maria Teresa Gómez and Luis Gómez (deceased), Calixto and Maria Cobo, Angelica Martinez and René Martinez (deceased), Tom and Carmen Standridge, and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 followed by his Funeral Service at 2. Interment is private.

Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com

Ethyleen M. McCool, 95, of West Grove, died Sunda, March 26, at Twin Pines Health Care Center in West Grove. She was the wife of the late Frederick Sylvina who died in 1972.

Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and the late Esther (Weller) McCue.

Ethyleen was a store manager for Sheldon’s Department Store in Kennett Square for many years.

She enjoyed knitting and was always helping others. She enjoyed shopping trips to Lancaster on weekends. She was a great mom and a great friend to all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Sylvina and Daniel Sylvina both of West Grove and three grandchildren, Anita, Aiden, and C.J. Hersh. She was predeceased by one granddaughter.

A memorial gathering in her memory will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Luther House Apartments, 126 Jenners Pond Rd, West Grove, PA 19390 in the parlor of building number 4. Interment will be held privately.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home Inc, 200 Rose Hill Rd. West Grove, PA 19390. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com