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Donald C. Allaband Sr. of Unionville

Donald C. Allaband Sr., 70, of Unionville, died Saturday, June 10, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon Allaband, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Earl and Eva Crosson Allaband.

Donald was the environmental services manager at Kendal/Crossland Communities for the past 17 years.

He attended the Unionville Presbyterian Church.

He enjoyed sailing, and in his earlier years, he was very active in sports, especially baseball, where he was a unique side arm knuckleball pitcher. He enjoyed being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Donald C. Allaband Jr. of Unionville, and two grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a twin brother, John Allaband.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9 to 11a.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Unionville Presbyterian Church, 81 Wollaston Road (Route 82 & Wollaston Road), Unionville. His funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in the Unionville Cemetery, Unionville.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Unionville Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 394, Unionville, PA 19375.

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

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

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James P Malchione of Kennett Square

Obituaries

James P Malchione, 74, of Kennett Square, and a resident of Pocopson Home in Chester County, died suddenly on Saturday, June 9, of natural causes while visiting with family in Quarryville.

Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late A. Paul and Alice Malchione. Jim worked in the mushroom industry for many years and later as a custodian for the Avon Grove School District. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his children; daughters Elizabeth and her husband John Mastrippolito of Kennett Township, Lori Malchione and partner Danny Draper of Oxford, Kathleen and her husband Bryan Truett of Quarryville, Sharon Malchione and partner Eric Hines of Kennett Square; his son James P Malchione Jr. of Kennett Square; two sisters, Eileen Love of Jennersville, and Joanne Brown of Coatesville, and eight grandchildren, Mikayla Malchione, Ninah Draper, Daniel Draper Jr., Ciana Malchione, Mia Truett, Jackson Truett, Angele Vazquez and Annalina Hines.

The family would like to express special gratitude to all of the doctors, nurses and aides at Pocopson Home who cared for Jim so generously over the last nine years during his stay.

You are invited to visit with James’s family and friends from 10-11 a.m. Friday, June 16, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116) 250 West State Street Kennett Square, PA 19348. A service celebrating his life will follow at 11, followed by burial at St Patrick Cemetery. In memory of Jim, contributions can be directed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Academic Achievement June 12

School & Education

• Alicia Adams and Meredith Jones, both from Chadds Ford, were named to the Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania. Adams is a marketing major and Jones is literary and textual major. To be eligible for York’s Dean’s List, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

• Madison Russo-Bradley and George Biddle, both from Chadds Ford, made the Dean’s List at James Madison University. Russo-Bradley is majoring in media arts and design and is scheduled to graduate in 2019. Biddle, majoring in anthropology, is scheduled to graduate in 2018.

• Chadds Ford residents Morgan Nadin and Dylan Thomas Shearn were named to the Dean’s List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for the list, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60.

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Heartburn vs. Acid Reflux vs. GERD

Health

Sore-Throat — If acid reflux, and the heartburn it causes, becomes chronic, it can progress to GERD.

What’s the Difference? Heartburn is very common, affecting more than 60 million Americans at least once a month. Acid reflux and GERD are related to heartburn but each means something a little different. While none of the conditions are life-threatening, they can lead to medical complications and more severe diseases if they’re not treated.

Acid Reflux: A Very Common Problem

Acid reflux happens when your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not working correctly. The LES is a ring of muscles between your stomach and esophagus. During normal digestion, it opens to let food pass into the stomach, and closes to keep stomach acid out of your esophagus. If the LES is weak or relaxes, acid can flow back into the esophagus and irritate it.

Acid reflux can happen for a variety of reasons, including:

Eating a very large meal or eating too close to bedtime
Being pregnant or obese
Eating foods such as chocolate, spicy foods, or tomatoes
Drinking alcohol, coffee, and carbonated drinks.
Taking some medications, such as over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and blood pressure medicine

Heartburn: The Symptom

If you’ve ever had heartburn, you know how unpleasant it can be. You’ll have a burning feeling in your chest and throat. You may also have chest pain that gets worse when you lie down or bend over.

Heartburn is the classic symptom of acid reflux. When acid makes its way into your esophagus, the cells lining it become irritated and cause pain. Not all acid reflux causes heartburn though. If acid reflux is silent, it will cause symptoms like hoarseness, frequent throat clearing, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and coughing.

GERD: The Chronic Condition

Acid reflux and the heartburn it causes are not usually a problem if they happen once in a while. However, if acid reflux becomes chronic, it can progress to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Many of the symptoms of acid reflux and GERD are the same. The difference is in the severity and frequency of the symptoms – and this is what makes GERD dangerous. If it goes untreated for a long time, GERD can cause:

Narrowing of the esophagus: The constant exposure to acid from the stomach can create scars that narrow the esophagus. This can make it difficult to swallow.
An ulcer in the esophagus: Acid can create an open sore in the esophagus that may bleed and also make it difficult to swallow.
Barrett’s esophagus: This condition affects about 10 to 15 percent of GERD sufferers. It changes the cells in the lining of your esophagus, and it may lead to esophageal cancer in some people. If you have this condition, your doctor will recommend regular monitoring through endoscopy exams.

If you’re experiencing heartburn regularly, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor. If you experience chest pain – even if you think they’re caused by heartburn – consider it a medical emergency since it may be a sign of a heart attack.

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