January 15, 2018

Raymond P. Price, 82, of West Grove, died Friday, Jan. 12, at Seasons Hospice. He was the husband of Velma Dean Price who died in 2005, and with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Shouns, Tenn., he was the son of the late Filmore Price and the late Belle Johnson.

Mr. Price was a grower at South Mill Mushrooms in Kennett Square, retiring in 2017, after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Christian Life Center in New London.

He served his country in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Price enjoyed gardening, watching nature shows on TV, country music, loved the outdoors, was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan and enjoyed going to their games. He was a gentle soul and was totally devoted to his family.

He is survived by two sons, Chris Price and his wife Linda of Newark, and Ray Price of West Chester; four daughters, Brenda Haley of Oxford, Nancy Walsh and her husband Thomas of Castle Rock, Colo., Penny D’Ottavio and her husband Anthony of Kennett Square, and Teresa Wilson and her husband Jerry of Lincoln University; one brother, David D. Hartsoe of Hickory, N.C.; one sister, Jennie Lawson of Mountain City, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one sister, Bettie Moose.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, and again from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in the New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Route 896, New London.

In memory of Mr. Price, a memorial contribution may be made to Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road, 6th Floor, Newark DE 19718.

To view his online tribute or to share a memory with the family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Winnie “Louise” Eldreth, 78, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Jan. 11, at her residence. She was the wife of James Roger Eldreth, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Shouns, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late William F. Mains and the late Stella Wagner Mains.

Louise was a homemaker after retirement. Prior to that, she had worked many years at Leone Pizzini & Son and the Brown Derby Restaurant.

She enjoyed embroidering, cooking, shopping, doing Word Search books, and being with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, James L. Eldreth and his wife Janice of Coatesville, PA, Jerry L. Eldreth and his wife Wendy of Oxford, and Roger J. Eldreth of Kennett Square; two daughters, Alice L. Eldreth of Kennett Square, and Linda L. Woods and her husband Jerry of Nottingham; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one daughter, Janet S. Hudson; two sisters, Sue Wynn and Edna Davis; six brothers, Ed Mains, Bill Mains, Jim Mains, Clayton Mains, Walter Mains and Ralph Mains.

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

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

Richard Frank Gentile, 70, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Jan. 11, at Neighborhood Hospice surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Sheila Connolly Gentile, who died very recently on Jan. 5, and with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Frank and the late Carmela Ann (Arecchi) Gentile.  Mr. Gentile served our country for 44 years, including service during the Vietnam War and Haiti. He retired from the Army Reserve as a command sergeant major in 2010.  He was a graduate of Fordham University.

Richard had a long career in sales and marketing, working with several companies including DuPont in Wilmington, VWR in West Chester, and Thermo-Orion in Beverly, Mass.

Rich enjoyed fishing and golfing, along with spending time with his military friends and his grandchildren. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Wawa coffee.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Gentile and his wife Susan of Oxford, and Brian Gentile and his wife Sue of Glenmore; one daughter, Ellen Riegel and her husband Mike of Claymont; two brothers, John Gentile and his wife Gail of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Robert Gentile and his wife Robin of Naples, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Kayla, Braden, Morgan, Michael and Max, and one great-granddaughter, Ava.

You are invited to visit with Richard and Sheila’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  Richard and Sheila’s life celebration funeral service will follow at 11.  Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA at a later date.  Contributions in his memory may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Rd Wilton, NH 03086. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Sheila Connolly Gentile, 70, of Kennett Square, died on Friday, Jan. 5th, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Richard F. Gentile, who recently died Thursday, Jan. 11, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Bennington, Vt., she was the daughter of the late John F. Connolly and the late Elizabeth McPherson Connolly.

Sheila attended Mount Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass. where she graduated with an associate degree in fashion merchandise.  She later went on to work as a bank teller in Kennett Square.

Sheila was a well-liked and well-respected fixture in the community. Many a time, patrons of Sheila’s bank would comment that they continued to bank there because of her personality and welcoming spirit. She also had a creative side; In addition to enjoying crafts and ceramics, she loved to share her homemade chocolates, cakes and candies with her family. Perhaps most of all, Sheila adored her grandchildren and could never spoil them enough. Sheila’s feisty but incredibly loving spirit will truly be missed by all.

Sheila is survived by two sons, Michael Gentile and his wife, Susan and Brian Gentile and his wife, Sue; a daughter, Ellen Riegel and her husband, Mike; two brothers, John F. Connolly, Jr. and Peter Connolly; one sister, Margaret May; seven grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Kayla, Braden, Morgan, Michael and Max, and one great-granddaughter, Ava.

You are invited to visit with Sheila and Richard’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  Sheila and Richard’s funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Va.  Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Historic Kennett Square, C/O Beautification Committee, 106 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  To visit Sheila’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

 

Jean Renard Davis, 91, of West Grove, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, after a brief illness.

She was the widow of the late Horace Ewing Davis with whom she shared 62 years of marriage and who died in 2009.

Jean was the daughter of Gaston W. and Violett V. Renard and sister to the late Evelyn R. Wyckoff and Margaret R. Eder. Her sister, Dorothy R. Harkins, survives her.

She attended Bucknell University and was a graduate of Beacom College. She was a skilled and respected administrative assistant to the succession of directors of research at Hercules, Inc. in Wilmington for more than 30 years, retiring in 1985. She and Horace spent most of their retirement years in Fenwick Island, Del., and Siesta Key, Fla., where they created many special friendships. In 2007, they moved to southern Chester County to be near their sons and their families. They continued to make many special friendships.

Jean is survived by her two sons, John S. and his wife, Patricia, of Landenberg, and Robert R. and his wife, Mary, of New Castle.; four grandsons, Andrew J. and his wife, Erin, of Wilmington; Matthew J. and his wife, Kristen, of Sarasota, Fla.; Wilson B. and his wife, Kate of Wilmington; and D.F. Wolcott Davis of New Castle. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Karalyn, Sophie, Jack, Ellie, Ryan and Alex.

A memorial service will be held in the spring when interment will be made in the Renard family compound in Unionville Cemetery, Unionville.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the staff of Ruston Residence at Jenner’s Pond as well as the caring staff of Willow Tree Hospice.

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

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.