Norman L. Cross of Chadds Ford

Norman L. Cross, 87, of Chadds Ford, dearly-loved husband, step-dad, pop-pop and friend, died Wednesday, Feb. 27. Never a fan of obituaries that painted the departed person as "more than," Norm's list of accomplishments in life, though many, will not be recounted here. Instead, his life is summarized in two words, "he cared." He cared about all the people in the plants he managed for…

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William Brinton Parker Jr. of Kennett Square

William Brinton Parker Jr., 89, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Feb. 26. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife Barbara “Bobbie” Collins. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William Brinton Parker Sr. and Naomi Cecelia Lodge. Mr. Parker graduated from Westtown School in West Chester and received a degree as an electronic engineer from Penn State. He founded Applied…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 11

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Kali Kali is a stunning and agile 2-year-old female with legs for days. She is incredibly intelligent and loves training; she works on new tricks every day with her shelter friends. She would like an adult home without other four-legged family members so you can always have time to…

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