May 26, 2020

Mary Margaret DiNorscia, 97, of Kennett Square, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 21, at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood, in Kennett Square. She was the wife of Guy J. DiNorscia who passed away in 1998, and with whom she spent 54 years of marriage.

Mary was born in Drexel Hill and was the daughter of the late Pietro Antonio DeCicco and the late Antoinette Chicelli DeCicco. Mary came to Kennett Square 77 years ago to marry the love of her life, Guy DiNorscia. Together they made a life in Kennett Square; he as a mushroom farmer and she as a child caregiver in her home for over 34 years. During those years, she cared for countless children who grew up to be beloved acquaintances of “Aunt Mary”.

Mary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, baking Italian cookies, playing cards, listening to her Italian music, eating funnel cake on the boardwalk in Ocean City, N.J. and spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Kennett Area Senior Center.

Mary was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. She is survived by her 3 daughters: Mary Anne Atkins of Landenberg, Janet Girolami (Louis) of Glen Mill, Gale Lattanzio (William) of Centreville, Del., six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her three brothers and a sister.

To all Mary’s caregivers over the past five years, thank you for your kindness and compassion.

A celebration of her life will be held at a future time due to the COVID19 restrictions.  Her burial will be private.

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

Margaret Harris Cook, 89, fondly known as Peg, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, at Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square. Peg was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Ben Cook, in 2011.

Peg was born on May 24, 1931 to George and Philena Harris of West Grove. She and her brothers attended Avon Grove High School. Ben and Peg were married in 1948 and resided in Landenberg for more than 50 years before moving to West Grove and then Kennett Square.

She was a member of West Grove United Methodist Church.

In her early years, Peg worked in the school lunchroom at Avon Grove, later going to Goldey-Beacom College and ultimately retired as the director of admissions from Kendal at Longwood.

Peg is survived by her children: Dennis Cook of Toughkenamon, Thomas Cook and wife Bonnie of Lancaster, and Sandra Brackin Herbst and husband Dan of Landenberg. Surviving grandchildren are Sherry Silva (Chris), Michelle McConnell (Josh), Tom Cook (Dana), Kelli Bruzik (Chris), Dennis Cook (Karen), Kyle Hitchens (Amy), Brandon Cook and Kory Hitchens (Michelle), as well as sixteen great-grandchildren.

Peg was predeceased by her husband Ben and her brothers Francis Harris, Raymond Harris, Donald Harris, Robert Harris, and Roy Harris.

Interment will be private. Memorial service to be announced at a later date

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

Arrangements by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.