Loretta T. Camaratta (nee Taylor), 92, of Glen Mills, formerly of Newtown Square, died Thursday, Nov. 30. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Bayard C. and Agnes (nee Carberry) Taylor. Loretta was employed as a telephone operator supervisor for SmithKline in Philadelphia. Loretta was predeceased by her husbands, Rudolph A. Camaratta and Ignatius John Moleski. She was the cherished aunt of…
Erwin Aldinger, 76, of Glen Mills, died Friday, Dec. 1. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Lower Moreland, in high school, he met his future wife Barbara. Together they forged close friendships with Lower Moreland classmates, meeting frequently with them, even to today. Erv graduated from Lehigh University, with a degree in business administration, where he made lifelong friends among his Delta Upsilon fraternity brothers.…
• Janet Holliday-Stephens was charged with excessive speed after an accident on Baltimore Pike at Independence Way in Pennsbury Township on Nov. 15, according to state police. Police said Holliday-Stephens told them she had closed her eyes as she approached the intersection and, while her eyes were closed, she struck another vehicle from behind. Police said she struck the vehicle a second time when she…
It may not be typical Hallmark Channel holiday weather yet, but no one is Kennett Square was complaining this past weekend as the warm weather for First Friday Art Stroll and Kennett Holiday Village Market brought out the crowds! In fact, as a diligent worker bee for the event, I can confirm that Holiday Village Market brought out over 1,000 people before noon opening day.…
Hazel E. Nead (Cutshall), 102, died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Jenner’s Pond, West Grove. She was the wife of Clarence S. Nead who passed away in 1986. Hazel was born in Three Springs, on Feb. 2, 1915, the daughter of the late Aley and the late Mary (Fix) Cutshall. Hazel worked for many years at Kennett High School in the cafeteria and loved…
Birmingham Township Supervisors Scott Boorse and Michael Shiring recognized fellow Supervisor John Conklin during Conklin's final meeting on the board. Conklin served 12 years as a supervisor and chose not to run for a third term. John Daniel Hill will replace him in January. During the Dec. 4 Board of Supervisors' meeting, Boorse reflected on his association with Conklin, saying they met 16 years ago…
More than 100 enthralled children from the Chester County Family Academy, a K-2 charter school in West Chester, spilled into the Kennett Square Walmart on Saturday, Dec. 2, to enthusiastic applause and high fives from employees, shoppers and a posse of “Shop with the Sheriff” volunteers. The students, who arrived by bus from the Providence Church in West Chester, had already been treated to a…
Mildred Edith (Winslow) Gadde, 93, of West Chester, formerly of Sandown, N.H. and Holden, Mass., died Nov.16. Mildred was born on April 10, 1924, in Waterbury, Conn. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (William) Goudie and daughter-in-law, Jan Kippenberger Gadde. She is predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Russell Frederick Gadde, and her son, Alan Winslow Gadde. Mildred is survived by her brother Leland…
State Rep. Eric Roe, R-158, is reminding residents of the presence of telephone scams as reported by the FBI. The FBI is warning residents of a recurring phone scam whereby callers, acting as police officers, U.S. marshals or county sheriffs, are accusing victims of failure to appear for jury duty. The scammers tell their victims that an arrest warrant has been issued and then demand…
Longwood Fire Company is celebrating the holiday season by participating with organization in numerous events benefiting members of the community. Longwood escorts Santa through townships served, collects toys and warm coats for needy children as well as runs a blood drive. “The holiday season is a special time of year to assist those having specific needs,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “I’m proud of the…
Kathy V. Miller (Taylor), 62, of Lincoln University, died peacefully at her home on Friday, Dec. 1. She was the wife of the love of her life, the late Harold “Wayne” Miller, who passed away in 2011, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, on Feb. 19, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Cleve Taylor and…