March 2, 2018 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Roadwork for March 3 through March. 9

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Mach 3 through March 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones.

• Periodic lane closures are scheduled weeknights on southbound Route 202 between Robin’s Nest Lane and Old Wilmington Pike in Westtown Township, through Thursday, March 8, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for utility improvements.

• Northbound U.S. 202 will be reduced to a single lane and two ramps at the U.S. 202 and U.S. 30/Exton Bypass Interchange will be closed at night next week in East and West Whiteland townships, Chester County, for overhead bridge construction, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today. The work schedule is Monday, March 5, through Friday, March 9, from 8 p.m. to 5:a.m. the following morning, and until 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, northbound U.S. 202 will be reduced from two-lanes-to-one between the Boot Road and Route 401 interchanges; same times on Tuesday, March 6, through Friday, March 9, the ramp from northbound U.S. 202 to Business U.S. 30 will be closed. Motorists normally using the ramp will be directed to use northbound U.S. 202 to the Route 401 Interchange, then turn right on Route 401 (Conestoga Road) to reach Business U.S. 30; also on Tuesday, March 6, through Friday, March 9, from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. the following morning, and until 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, the ramp from eastbound U.S. 30/Exton Bypass to northbound U.S. 202 will be closed. Motorists will be directed to use the Business U.S. 30 exit, turn right on eastbound Business U.S. 30, and right onto the ramp to northbound U.S. 202.

• Sunoco Pipeline has closed Route 352 at Boot Road in East Goshen Township, for pipe installation. The restriction is only for trucks traveling south and turning onto Boot Road. The daily closure will remain in effect through late December.

• Barrier installation continues to cause indefinite lane closures on Brandywine Creek Road, between Green Valley and Powell roads, in Newlin Township

• Motorists should expect daytime lane restrictions on Pyle Road, between Route 202 and Concord Crossing, In Concord Township weekdays through Feb. 23 for utility installation.

• Periodic lane restrictions continue through Oct. 20, on Conchester Highway, between Route 1 and Foulk Road, in Concord Township.

• Station Road, between Concord Road and Conchester Highway, in Concord Township, is closed through Oct. 20, for road construction. Detours are posted.

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John A Hufford Jr. of West Grove

Obituaries

John A Hufford Jr., 74, of West Grove, died Monday, Feb. 26, at his home after a long fight with cancer. \ He was the son of the late Helen Virginia Hufford and the late John A. Hufford.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Myrlean Miller Hufford; three sons, John A Hufford III, James D Willis Jr and Eric Allen Willis; four grandchildren, Brittany, Dylan, McKenzie and Olivia and two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Gannon. John was predeceased by a brother, Robert Gene Hufford.

John graduated from Unionville Chadds Ford High School in1961, and from Pennsylvania State University in 1965 with a bachelor of dcience degree in business administration. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the 1049th Transportation Company of the Delaware National Guard serving eight years. Also, at the same time, John began a long, 39-plus year career at the General Motors plant, Prices Corner Delaware. He first worked in the financial department and later transitioned to what was then the data processing department. He held positions from operator to manager finally retiring in 2005.

John especially enjoyed the outdoors, participating in sports such as hunting and fishing, also golf and softball in his earlier years. He also enjoyed days spent at their summer home in Ocean View, Del.

You are invited to visit with John’s family and friends from 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 9, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. His funeral service will follow at 11. Interment will be in Unionville Cemetery, Unionville. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Hazel Marie Troilo of West Chester

Obituaries

Hazel Marie Troilo, 91, of West Chester, died Tuesday, Feb. 27. Born in West Grove, , she was the daughter of the late Margaret Watson Dubbs and the late Richard Weller.

Hazel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was deeply adored by her family. Her smile permeated hearts and she basked in her love of the shore. Hazel held both her God and country in high regard and spoke with conviction regarding each. She was a prayer warrior and ministered to those in need.

Hazel was a member of the Proclamation Presbyterian Church of Bryn Mawr.

In addition to Frank, her loving husband of 71 years, she is survived by two daughters, Barbara Proto (Tony) of West Chester, and Linda Gerig (Rod) of Morganton, N.C.., a daughter-in-law Barbara Lesky of Malvern, , nine grandchildren, Kristin Proto Wisnewski, Kimberly Proto Munz, Steven Troilo, Kathryn Proto Rash, Brent Gerig, Anthony Proto, Teresa Gerig Peterson, Erin Troilo Henrickson, John Michael Proto and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Hazel is pre-deceased by a son, Stephen Troilo, grandsons Matthew Proto and James Troilo and great-grandson James Munz, as well as siblings Richard Weller, Esther Leasure, Charles H. Weller and Margaret Lloyd.

You are invited to visit with Hazel’s family on Sunday evening, March 4, between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State St., Kennett Square and again on Monday morning,, March 5, from 9-10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square., 415 West State St., Kennett Square. A celebration service will follow at 10.

A private family interment will be at the Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Glad Tidings India (gladtidingsindia.org), 53 Harristown Road, Paradise, PA 17562.

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

Arrangements are by Kuzo and Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square.

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Artists gear up for CFES show

School & Education

This-one — Artist Jacalyn Beam, centers flanked by CFES Art Show Chairman Nichole Scull, left, and fellow artist Kathy Ruck.

It was 69 years ago when Betsy Wyeth started what has become the annual Chadds Ford Elementary School Art Sale and Show. That tradition is not lost on today’s artists. One of those artists is Kathy Ruck, this year’s donating artist.

Ruck said in an interview that she’s drawn to the show because of its quality and history.

“It’s a wonderful show, very well attended, and the history of the show. It goes back 69 years. I’m just proud to be a part of this show, said Ruck who refers to herself as a contemporary realist who concentrates on the natural beauty of Southern Chester County. She said she comes away from the CFES show looking at the surrounding area and she can portray it in her art.

Ruck added that one of the bonuses in showing is social. She gets to touch base with fellow artists that she doesn’t get to see during the rest of the year. The Landenberg resident has been painting for more than 20 years, but this is just the third time she’s showing at CFES.

The piece she’s donating this year is entitled “Sunset on Sycamore,” and the title is true to the image.

This year’s featured artist is Jacalyn Beam, also showing at the school for the third time. Beam is well-known in the area as a plein air impressionist. She spearheaded the effort to start the plein air event at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, has shown at the Chadds Ford Gallery and will have an exhibit at Barbara Moore Fine Art in April.

Her main piece this year is called “Pair,” a farm scene done in Unionville. Beam can often be seen pulling off a road, setting up her pallet and painting. She said she found the subject for “Pair” just driving around the area.

The title comes from the cows depicted. Beam said they were paired off two-by-two. Beam added that she chose not to manipulate the scene for compositional purposes. The house and barn are unusually close to each other in reality, and she decided not to change that.

This year’s show runs Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17. The Friday night reception runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and is adults only. Saturday is open to families and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will also be an Art Salon with Chadds Ford artist Karl Kuerner who will be exhibiting selected works of his own as well as those of one of his students, Shay Allen.

Admission is free, and 30 percent of sale prices go to the school’s PTO for educational enrichment programs.

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Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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