Craig Mikel Znotens, 49, of Landenberg, died Thursday, April 9, at his residence. He was the husband of Kerri Snyder Znotens, with whom he shared 14 years of marriage.
Craig Mikel Znotens
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Mikel and Barbara Stetler Znotens of Harleysville.
Craig was an accountant at BNY Mellon Bank in Wilmington.
He was a graduate of Souderton High School and Susquehanna University.
Craig was an avid Philadelphia sports team fan, especially the Phillies and Eagles. He enjoyed brewing his own beer, eating German food and was an excellent cook. He also enjoyed collecting train sets and going to the beach.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Olivia Znotens and Sadie Znotens both of Landenberg; one sister, Lara Penny of Radnor; and his mother and father-in-law, Kathy and Bill Snyder of Ft. Myers, Fla.
His memorial service will be held at a later date.
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.
Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.
Rasa Indian Cuisine in Painters Crossing shopping center has initiated a program in support of emergency personnel. Together, We Will Prevail! Is designed to support the emergency personnel and first responders during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a press release. As part of this initiative, Rasa delivers packaged meals to the emergency personnel.
Dell and Sudha Joshi (File photo)
The Together We will Prevail! initiative, which was launched after the COVID-19 lockdown began, has delivered over 300 meals to various organizations including Wilmington Hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital, Christiana Hospital, and the Chester County Hospital.
Sudha Joshi, the owner of Rasa said in the release, “When the COVID-19 lockdown started, we were in a state of shock, panic and despair like the rest of the world. We took a deep breath and decided to focus on the things we can control and influence. We heard about the sacrifices the emergency personnel are making. We wanted to do something to help. That is how this initiative was born” said Joshi. She added that after the first few donations, Rasa’s customers and friends started inquiring and offering sponsorship. “The Rasa family believes our guests are our extended family. This initiative and the energy from our guests exemplify that spirit.”
Becky Phillips, Partnership Development & Cause Marketing leader of Nemours Fund for Children’s Health said: “Nemours is very appreciative of the kindness and support of the local community, including restaurants like Rasa Indian Cuisine. Your generosity during these difficult times is much appreciated by our associates, and the patients and families they are treating. We are truly fortunate to have such a supportive member of our community contributing to our needs.”
“Our unit staff enjoyed the delicious individually packed meals from Rasa Indian Cuisine. We appreciate their prompt response during this pandemic!” said Dr. Mufti and Dr. Agarwal, of the Psychiatry Unit of Christiana Care hospital system in an email.
Rasa welcomes individual and institutional sponsors. Rasa does not profit from this initiative. Organizations and individuals who want to nominate an agency or interested in sponsoring may contact Rasa through its website, www.rasaus.com, email at rasaus.chaddsford@gmail.com or call 484-800-8019. The nominated agencies may include but not limited to: hospitals, firefighters, veterans, police personnel, homeless, and senior citizen centers.
In a brief telephone meeting Tuesday night, Concord Township Council voted to award a Transportation and Community Development Initiative grant to Pennoni Engineering and the Brandywine Conservancy. The grant, for $84,500 from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, is to be used to study the Routes 1 and 202 corridors for the possibility of installing sidewalks and bicycling lanes.
The work, expected to be complete by the end of June, would study the Route 202 corridor from Route 1 to the Delaware state line, and be a joint effort between Concord and Chadds Ford townships, according to Concord Township Councilman John Crossan.
Council also voted to spend $914,000 on the township’s 2020 road program.
Concord’s emergency declaration regarding the Coronavirus — which has closed the township office to visitors for the past month — is set to expire on April 29. However, township solicitor Hugh Donaghue said council members would re-evaluate the situation on or before that date to determine whether to end or continue the declaration.
Council President Dominic Pileggi said Council would base its decision on updates from the state and federal governments.
Township Manager Amanda Serock reminded people listening to the meeting that, while township parks remain closed, the trails are open. She also told people to maintain social distancing and to wear masks while out on the trails.
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.
•Police said Michael J. DiMondo, 19, of Lenni, was cited for following too closely and rear-ended another vehicle that had slowed for traffic on Route 202 near Dilworthtown Road. The accident happened in the northbound lanes at 3:53 p.m. on April 4.
•A 73-year-old man in Concord Township was scammed out of $500. Police said the victim received an email from churchonline543@gmail.com asking him to help the needy by buying $500 worth of gift cards. The victim purchased the cards and emailed the codes back to the address that requested the purchase. He then received another email asking for an additional $500 in cards.
•State police are investigating the reported theft of a red, 2007 Honda two-wheeler dirt bike from an unlocked garage on Ivy Mills Road in Concord Township sometime between 7 p.m. on April 2 and 8:15 a.m. on April 3. The value of the bike is $1,500. Police ask anyone with information to phone Tpr. Doumbia at 484-840-1000.
•Police arrested three 17-year-old males on drug charges. The youths were found with a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia in a car on Chevers Drive at 9:25 p.m. on March 30.
•Drew B. Sofer, 52, of Paoli, was cited for following too closely after a March 3 rear-ender crash on Route 202 in front of Whole Foods, a police report said. According to the report, Sofer couldn’t brake fast enough to avoid striking a vehicle that was slowing for traffic.
