December 21, 2020

Vera M. Cole, 101, of Oxford, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at The Ware Presbyterian Village. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray P. and Mabel Roth Reese, her husband of 52 years Ray D. Cole, and her son Jay Dennis Cole.

As a homemaker, Vera was able to be a cub scout leader, a piano teacher for more than 50 years, a past president of the Federated Women’s Club of Chester County, and an active participant and organist at the Avondale Methodist Church for over fifty-five years.

Vera and her husband Ray owned and operated The Cole Bin antique business that specialized in lamps and custom-made lampshades.

Vera loved music, was always involved in a craft project, loved baking cookies particularly with her granddaughters, enjoyed decorating for holidays, and spent many days shopping in her home county of Lancaster.

The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Ware Presbyterian Village and Willow Tree Hospice for their care of and concern for Vera.

Vera is survived by her daughter-in-law Norma J. Cole, two granddaughters, Lisa (Christopher) Weaver and Cheryl (Frederick) Nelson, and four great-grandchildren, Alec and Grace Weaver and Benjamin and Logan Nelson.

There will be a private graveside service at The Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to any of the following organizations: Ware Presbyterian Employee Appreciation Fund, 7 E. Locust St, Oxford, PA 19363 or Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E. Cypress St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, 100 N. 20th Street, Suite 405, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

To view her online tribute, please visit www.kuzoabdfoulkfhfh.com

Arrangements by the Foulk Funeral Home, West Grove.

Kenneth Robert Renn, 77, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on Wednesday, Dec. 16. He was a devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. He loved traveling with his wife, working with his hands, fixing things, and treasured his time with family.

Ken was born on Jan. 31, 1943, in Shamokin, to the late Howard and Rita Zelinskie Renn. He is predeceased by his only sibling, Daniel H. Renn, who died in 2019, and his sister-in-law, Josephine Roma Renn, who died in 1982. Ken was a graduate of Trevorton High School in Shamokin, and the Williamson College of the Trades in Media. He began his career at Virginia Electric and Power Company and worked for years as a computer technician for The Foxboro Company, retiring in 2002. After retirement, he spent time working at Longwood Gardens and with Acts Retirement-Life Communities.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of more than 55 years, Susan Simcox Renn of Media, and by his three children, Laura Renn Kauffman (Chris), Keith Robert Renn (Kathy), and Amy Susan Renn. He is lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren, Courtney Kauffman, Lauren Kauffman, Samantha Renn, Kyle Renn, Ethan Renn, Rachel Renn, Alyson Barnes, Ashley Barnes, and Jessica Renn. He is also fondly remembered by his extended family, including brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and by his friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at Middletown Presbyterian Church in Media. Interment will follow at the Media Cemetery, Media. Due to Covid-19 concerns, the family asks that the services be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 www.alz.org

Arrangements: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home

15 E. Fourth St. Media, PA 19063

Please visit www.haganfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Joseph P. Versagli Sr., 87, of Landenberg, died Monday, Dec. 14, at Jennersville Hospital. He was the husband of Lorena “Reni” Cocciolone Versagli, with whom he shared 65 year of marriage.

Born in Landenberg, he was the son of the late Gusippe Versagli and the late Assunta Latttanzio Versagli.

Joe was a lifelong mushroom grower, and part-owner of G. Versagli and Sons in Landenberg, retiring in 1998.

He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church, the Italian American Club, and past president of the American Mushroom Institute. He was active in a lot of local activities.

Joe enjoyed hunting, golfing, playing horseshoes, bocci ball, and watching all sports, but especially being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joseph P. Versagli Jr. and his wife Carol of Landenberg, and Robert J. Versagli and his wife Marje of Coatesville; one daughter, Donna Hopkins and her husband Michael of West Grove; two sisters, Lena Cocciolone of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Emma Lattanzio of Landenberg; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Our hearts are hurting. Pop Pop was such a special man. He had a natural ability to make you feel like the most important person in a crowded room. He loved his family fiercely — all while making everyone outside his tight circle feel like his family too. Undoubtedly, to have known Pop Pop is to have known unconditional love. Our cherished memories will forever keep him in our hearts.

His services and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers please help out a family who may be struggling during this time making their Christmas a little brighter.

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.