Edith “Edie” Fragale of Kennett Square

Edith “Edie” Fragale, 82, of Kennett Square, died peacefully, surrounded by her entire family on Sunday, Dec. 31, at Twin Pines Health Care. She was the wife of Frank J. Fragale, who died in 1977, and with whom she shared 21 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Miller and the late Kathryn Aberts Miller. She was…

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Mixed Media: Art start to new year

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Lease, One Way by Gary Grissom

Happy 2018 from Mixed Media! After a solid week of falling off the face of the planet while eating entirely too much cheese, I can say I’m ready to resume my regularly scheduled programming. There’s a lot to look forward to in 2018. Let’s start with some shows that are already up and running. Wayne Arts Center has two fantastic shows on right now. The…

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Chamber announces Outstanding Citizen

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce has named Jim McLeod its 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. The Chamber will honor McLeod at its 51st annual Dinner on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Longwood Gardens at 6:30 p.m. In the picturesque setting of Longwood’s Conservatory, the annual dinner attracts business and community leaders for an evening of live entertainment, dinner, dancing and silent auction. Tickets…

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Mary R. “Muz” Basilio of Kennett Square

Mary R. “Muz” Basilio, 93, of Kennett Square, died Saturday, Dec. 30, at Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester. She was the wife of Anthony N. Basilio, who died in 2013, and with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe Mozzani and the late Philomena DiSanti Mozzani. Mrs. Basilio was the lunchroom cashier at the…

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John. W. Bork Jr. of West Grove

John. W. Bork Jr., 90, of West Grove, died Friday, Dec. 29 at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community in West Grove. He was the husband of Nancy Burdett. Bork who died in 2009, and with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Ida Wright-Bork. He was a veteran, a Mason and a member of Sheet…

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