Mary Rose Scalise Puoci of Kennett Square

Mary Rose Scalise Puoci, 85, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Dec. 10, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Francis Puoci Sr. who died in 1998 and with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Philamena (Leo) Scalise. Mary graduated from Kennett High…

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Anthony “Tony” J. Malchione of West Grove

Anthony “Tony” J. Malchione, 75, of West Grove, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8 at Seasons Hospice in Newark. He was the husband and best friend of Joyce (Aline) for 53 years. He was raised in Kennett Square, the son of the late Mario and Splendora Malchione. In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Michael Malchione and his wife Karen of Landenberg,…

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Police: ‘Harden the target’

As the holidays are upon us, ‘tis the season for an increase in crime, said the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department. Because people are shopping and buying gifts, they typically have more money and merchandise on hand than usual. Criminals know and exploit this. "Harden the target" by taking these simple steps to reduce your chances of being a victim of crime: • Carry…

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