Ronald G. Pucci, 76, of Kennett Square, died May 29, after a lengthy battle with COPD. He was born Sept. 22, 1942, in Wellsville, Ohio, the son of Renaldo and Irene Gerace Pucci. He attended St. Lawrence Elementary School, Upper Darby and St. Dorothy’s Elementary School, Drexel Hill, graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep, Philadelphia, and Villanova University School of Engineering with a degree in mechanical…
Richard Michael Maloney, 77, of Garnet Valley, died peacefully on May 28, in the arms of his beloved wife after battling Parkinson’s Disease for more than 20 years. A devoted and loving husband, Rich always said, “His wife was his joy.” Born in Bethlehem, he and his wife have lived in Garnet Valley since 1990, previously living in Wilmington. Richard served in the Special Services…
Anthony "Tony" Carbone, 89, of Garnet Valley, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on May 28. Born in Belleville, N.J., Tony has resided for the past 19 years in Garnet Valley, previously residing in Media and Wilmington. As an operations manager, he worked for ADEC & ESCO in Aston, for more than 40 years, retiring in 2000. Tony enjoyed spending time at…
Joseph Andrew Iavarone, 44, of Garnet Valley, died tragically on May 27. Born in Upland, he was a lifelong resident of Garnet Valley. Joe graduated from Garnet Valley High School, class of 1992 where he was active in sports and played high school football. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Wesley College in Dover, Del. and his master’s degree in education. Joe continued his…
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 June 1 to June 7. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Bridge demolition will close Smithbridge Road in Concord Township between Concord Road and…
Louis Abdul Karman, 89, of Chadds Ford, died Monday, May 27. Louis was a graduate of West Tech High School and Fenn College of Engineering both in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the Ohio National Guard from 1948-1954. Louis had a wonderful career at Hercules, Inc. as a chemical engineer and retired as vice president of operations. He was a historian and an avid outdoorsman.…
• It’s Wine and Jazz at Longwood this Saturday, June 1. Visitors can enjoy spectacular live jazz by award-winning musicians throughout the Gardens, all while savoring wines from around the world. Enjoy refreshing Main Fountain Garden performances throughout the day and cap off the evening with our In the Mood Illuminated Fountain Performance. Ticketholders may enter the Gardens starting at 1 pm. The Gardens are closed…
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Chester and Delaware counties until 7:15 p.m. At 6:21 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Maryland north, moving east at 60 mph. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Locations impacted include Philadelphia, Wilmington, Newark, West Chester, Westtown, Downingtown, Conshohocken,…
In its 13th season, the Summer Concert Series returns to Anson B. Nixon Park in June. All concerts are FREE and run 8 consecutive Wednesdays June 19th thru August 7th. Concerts are rain or shine events, and are only canceled in the event of severe weather. Doors open at 6 p.m. Shows start promptly at 7 p.m. and run until 9 p.m. with a brief…
Municipalities utilizing mixed-use zoning and smart growth strategies can grow revenues while respecting preservation goals. Chester County 2020 and Citizen Planners are holding a public breakfast to discuss the important issue. The event will take place from 7 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus Academic Building, 137 Modena Road, Coatesville. Scheduled to take part in the panel discussed are…
• Lauren A. McDonnell, an elementary education pre-major, from Chadds Ford, was named to Dean's List at Coastal Carolina University. To qualify for the list, a student needs a grade point average between 3.5 and 3.99 for the spring semester. • Gregory Gardner, of Chadds Ford, was named to the Dean's List at Lehigh University for the Spring 2019 semester. To make the list, a…