October 3, 2017

Carol Jeanne Murphy, 88, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Oct. 3, at her residence. She was the wife of Joseph E. Murphy Jr., who died in 2000, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage

Born in Evanston, Ill., she was the daughter of the late James Nugent and the late Marjorie Forshee Nugent.

She was a registered nurse last working for Crosslands in Kennett Square.

Carol was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square, PA.

She enjoyed entertaining her family, reading a good book, little children, her husband’s jokes, and being with her family and friends.

She is survived by three sons, Joseph E. Murphy, III and his wife Debra of Amherst, N.H., Timothy J. Murphy and his wife Bernadette of Plano, Texas and Matthew W. Murphy and his wife Angela of Holly Springs, N.C.;  three daughters, Mary Ruth Johnson and her husband Thomas of Kennett Square, Marjorie Campbell and her husband William of Park City, Utah, and Julia Anne Welch and her husband Rudolph of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; four brothers, Patrick Nugent of Cambridge, Md., Richard Nugent of Wilmette, Ill., Thomas Nugent of Delavan, Wisc. and John Nugent; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one brother, James Nugent.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, and again from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. Her funeral mass will be held at 11 Saturday morning, Oct. 7, at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002 or to the Robert N. & Lenora C. Zearfoss Fund for Crosslands Staff Support, P.O. Box 100, Kennett Square, PA 19348

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

 

Cheryl Reagan Leeds, 58, of Newark, died suddenly on Thursday, Sept. 28, at her residence. She was the wife of Norman D. Leeds, Jr. “Doug” with whom she shared 30 loving years of marriage. She will be greatly missed by her beloved children Stephen Douglas Leeds of Wilmington, and Alexandra Reagan Leeds of Newark.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Janet Walter Reagan of Hockessin, and the late Charles B. Reagan Jr.

Cheryl was a registered nurse, working at Christiana Care, Visiting Nurses Association, retiring in 2016, after 33 years of service.

With her contagious laugh and vibrant stories, she was the light that filled the room. She has made many loyal friends and spent a great deal of time enjoying them over a glass of Chardonnay. She took great pleasure in cooking gourmet meals and entertaining. It is hard to believe that her heart faltered since her compassion, generosity and love for others was so strong.

She was preceded in death by her brother, the late Thomas A. Reagan of Atlanta, Ga.

In addition to her husband, children and mother, she is also survived by one brother, Steven M. Reagan of Atlanta, Ga., one sister, Linda C. Reagan of Hockessin, one uncle, Dennis W Reagan Sr. of Bear, one aunt, Sandra R. Broadhead of Freemansburg, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.

You are invited to visit with Cheryl’s family and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at the Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road, Kennett Square. Her funeral service will follow at the church at 11. Burial will be in Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square.

To view her online tribute and to a share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com