Harold J. Shore of Elkton

Harold J. Shore, 76, of Elkton, Md., died Monday, July 17, at the Christiana Hospital. He was the husband of Donna Smith Staats, with whom he shared 17 years of marriage. Born in Boone, N.C., he was the son of the late James C. and Alice Delphyne Jones Shore. Harold was a security officer at the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, West Chester, for the past…

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Lena D. Lovisa of Kennett Square

Lena D. Lovisa, 81, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, July 19. Lena was the wife of the late Frank Lovisa with whom she shared 26 years of marriage and the daughter of the late Augusto and Alfonsina Zunino.  She is survived by her daughter, Roseann Jester and her husband Joseph, her sisters Anna Marrone and Teresa Waller, and her brothers Harry and Anthony Zunino.  She…

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Jamie Wyeth shares father’s wit and wisdom

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Jamie Wyeth converses with Brandywine River Museum Curator Audrey Lewis

Artist Jamie Wyeth, with his handsome looks and charm, has always left the ladies swooning. Since the death of his famous father, Andrew Wyeth, in 2009, however, Jamie has taken on an almost avuncular persona when talking about his father’s art and growing up Wyeth. For local residents, his stories are not new, but they are so funny, no one minds hearing them again. Wyeth…

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Adopt-a-Pet July 20

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Manny Boy Manny Boy is as irresistible as he looks. This sweet and gentle lap-cat loves affection. He also enjoys a little playtime, as 12 years old is just a number to him.  Manny Boy is FIV+, which means he needs an indoor home with a healthy diet and…

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Around Town July 20

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Los Monstros will perform at Winterthur on July 28.

• Celebrate the summer season finale of Winterthur After Hours on Friday, July 28, with the sounds of Los Monstros. There will also be the beer garden, sunset tram rides and guided garden strolls. Cost for the event is "Pay What You Wish." Garden Strolls are at 6:15 and 7:15 pm. Call 800-448-3883 for more information or to reserve your spot, or visit www.winterthur.org/afterhours. Fall Winterthur after Hours begins Sept. 8. •…

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