Roadwork for May 12 -May 18

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 May 12 through May 18. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Westtown Township is planning overnight periodic lane closures on U.S. 202 next…

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Frank Steele of West Grove

Frank Steele, 92, of West Grove, died Wednesday, May 9. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Fisher Steele, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Russellville, in 1925, he was the son of the late J. Herman and Velva Gordon Steele. Frank’s mother Velva died when he was six months old and he and his brother John were raised in the…

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John “Rocky” Solitario of Wilmington

John “Rocky” Solitario, 86, of Wilmington, died Sunday, May 6, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late John Solitario and the late Mary Vincent Solitario. Rocky was a self-employed landscaper. Prior to that, he was in the excavation and construction business. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed gardening, watching sports on TV and enjoyed being with his…

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