Elisabeth R. Chance, 99, was born to Mary and John Reese in Lansford, Pa., on Oct. 21, 1920, and died on July 4, 2020, at Kendall at Longwood. She grew up with her sister Mary in Drexel Hill, graduated from Upper Darby High School, and then went on to Drexel University. Upon graduation, she went to work at United Engineers & Constructors in Philadelphia. It…
Arthur “Jr.” L. Thompson Jr, 68, of Oxford, died Saturday, July 4, at his residence. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Mary Hess Thompson of Avondale, and the late Arthur L. Thompson Sr. He worked in the warehouse for Christian Salsven Frozen Foods in Malvern, PA for 11 years retiring in 1993. Mr. Thompson enjoyed boxing, football, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and being…
Margaret “Peg” L. Kent, 98, of West Grove, died Friday, July 3, at Powerpack Rehab, Exton. She was the wife of Norman E. Kent, who died in 1996, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Charles Brackin and the late Lydia Rigg Brackin. She was a 1939 graduate of Avon Grove High…
Delaware County Council unanimously voted to authorize the use of CARES Act funds to further assist Delaware County businesses and non-profit organizations that have suffered loss from business interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Modeled after the popular Delco Strong grant program offered in May, “Delco Strong 2” will also allow non-profit organizations to apply for a grant. Recognizing the critical need to provide additional…
When you head out for a walk in the park on first Saturday of the month, nourish your body and your soul by taking it in Unionville Community Park. Be inspired by unexpected art displayed along the paths. This plein-air gallery walk is the brainchild of David Ferron, the CEO and Creative Director of David Ferron Unionville Saddle, a fashion atelier in town. What began…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police said they arrested a 53-year-old man from Aston for stealing more than $6,000 worth of tires from David Dodge on Route 202. The theft took place sometime between 10 a.m. on June 16 and 5:47 p.m. on June 17. Police did not name the suspect in the report. Police said they recovered $1,800 worth of tires. • Police…