February 24, 2020 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Kenneth A. Nelson of Chadds Ford

Kenneth A. Nelson, 59, of Chadds Ford, died Feb. 20, at home. Born in Chester, he was a longtime resident of Chadds Ford, PA. Ken graduated from Garnet Valley High School. He was an auto mechanic working at one time for Church’s Auto in Ridley Park and Car Care in Chadds Ford.

Ken was known for his “Little Red Chevy Express” where he not only enjoyed driving it but entering it in local car shows. He also enjoyed fishing and playing pinochle. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Nelson Jr., brother, Chuck Nelson and stepfather Franz Herrmann.

Ken is survived by his mother, Estella F. Herrmann, niece, Kristina Darnall, nephew, Chaz Nelson and cousin, Michael Logue. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, PA followed by a celebration of life at 10 a.m. Interment, Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com

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Estella F. Hermann of Chadds Ford

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Estella F. Hermann, 85, of Chadds Ford, died unexpectedly on Feb. 22, at home. Born to Olaf and Agnes Miles Halvorsen in Chester, she was a longtime resident of Chadds Ford. In her earlier years, Estella was a custodian working at West Chester University.

In addition to her parents, Estella is preceded in death by her husband, Franz Herrmann, two sons, Chuck Nelson and Kenneth Nelson who died Feb. 20.

She is survived by her twin sister, Dorothy Loeffler, grandchildren, Charles Nelson and Kristina Darnall, five great-grandchildren and a nephew whom she raised, Michael Logue as well as great-nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held with her son Kenneth on Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Garnet Valley, followed by a funeral service at 10. Interment, Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills.

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Killion introduces redistricting reform

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A measure that would create an independent citizens commission to draw congressional districts has been introduced in the state Senate.

State Sen. Tom Killion, R-Chester and Delaware, introduced the legislation designed to end congressional gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 1023 would establish an 11-member Independent Redistricting Commission to redraw congressional district lines.

(Graphic from Fair Districts PA Facebook page.)

“Citizens should pick their legislators, not vice versa,” said Killion in a press release. “The current congressional redistricting process in which legislative leaders propose a congressional redistricting plan that is then presented to the General Assembly for approval is irreparably broken.”

The Independent Redistricting Commission would consist of a randomly-selected group of voters from both major political parties, independents and third-party members. Commission members and their spouses can’t have been lobbyists, political staff or federal or state employees within five years prior to their appointment to the Commission.

Senate Bill 1023 is supported by Fair Districts PA, a nonpartisan, statewide coalition of organizations and individuals working to create a process for redistricting that is transparent, impartial, and fair.

“Fair and competitive elections are vital to our system of government,” said Carol Kuniholm, chair and co-founder of Fair Districts PA and a former board member responsible for election reform issues for the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania. “When the outcomes of elections are pre-determined because districts are drawn to favor one political party, whether Republican or Democratic, you wind up with legislators more aligned with that party’s base rather than the interests of average voters.”

“The current redistricting system is a major contributor to our political polarization,” said Mark Pavlovich of the Chester County Steering Committee for Fair Districts PA. “It also results in an unwillingness to compromise on the part of our legislators.”

Senate Bill 1023 is closely related to Senate Bill 1022, introduced by Senator Lisa Boscola, D-Lehigh and Northampton, which would amend the state constitution to reform the way in which state legislative and senatorial districts are drawn.

“My legislation has 13 co-sponsors, both Republicans and Democrats, and enjoys broad public support,” said Killion. “I’m hopeful we can move this bill and get this done in time for the 2021 congressional reapportionment.”

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Lois Weer Broomell of Kennett Square

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Lois Weer Broomell, 78, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Feb. 22, at the Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of Samuel C. Broomell, Sr., who died in 2004, and with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Weer and the late Ruth Keating Weer.

Lois was a dietary aide at Pocopson Home in West Chester for 15 years, retiring in 2000. Prior to that, she worked for many years at Lau Electronics in Kennett Square.

She enjoyed camping with her family, fox hunting, Kennett Square Fire Co. functions, and being with her family, grandkids and friends.

Lois is survived by one son, Samuel C. Broomell Jr. and his wife Sherry of Kennett Square; one daughter, Kristen Broomell and her fiancé Bryan Harrison of New Castle, Del.; five grandchildren, Bryan, Tyler, Lindsay, Kalyn and Shalyn.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 6 to 8 on Thursday, Feb. 27, and again from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. Her funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

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

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Adopt-a-Pet Feb. 24

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The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Gordi

Gordi came all the way from Puerto Rico following the devastating earthquakes there. Despite the turmoil he may have experienced, he remains a happy, easy-going pup just looking to find a bit of love in the world. Gordi has been co-housed happily with other dogs at the shelter and would be open to meeting other dogs in a home. This 6-year-old can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, March 1.

Spaghetti

Torties have a reputation of being a little bit diva, and Spaghetti doesn’t break with tradition. She’s stunning like any respectable diva, and she’s equal parts affectionate and curious with a bit of an independent streak. One thing sure to get her attention, though, is a spicy game with a laser pointer. This 2-year-old can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, March 1.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.

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