, 92, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 14, at Rustin Hall at Jenner’s Pond in Jennersville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years Theodore “Ted” Zenuk Jr., son Gregory Stephen Zenuk, and brother Walter Berezowsky. Helen is survived by her daughter Karen (Gary) Detweiler, Andrea (Tom) Schweitzer, and daughter-in-law Beth (Greg) Zenuk. She was a loving grandmother to Jamie, Todd, Matt,…
Wayne Wallace Jr., 68, of Lincoln University, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Nancy Hill Wallace, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Biloxi, Miss., he was the son of Mary Elizabeth Wallace (Riley) and the late Taylor Wayne Wallace Sr. Taylor graduated from Muhlenberg College and earned his master’s degree from Mississippi…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Bobkat With his adorable chirp and an instant purr, Bobkat has the face of an angel and a charming personality. Come by to visit him because he is searching for his forever family. You can name your fee for Bobkat through Sunday, March 6. Sally Mae Sally Mae will…
While several local restaurants have closed down during the past two years, Jorin Gerveni and his business partner Genti Mataj, took a chance and opened Osteria Ama in Olde Ridge Village at the end of October. They had been operating a restaurant in Haddonfield, N.J., but that was an hour’s drive for Mataj. He wanted a place closer to home. He lives just a few…
In the wake of changes to CDC guidance, Uniuonville-Chadds Ford schools will go mask optional. Superintendent of Schools John Sanville sent out the following email Saturday, Feb. 26: "Late yesterday the CDC issued revised guidance regarding COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Based on these changes - and effective immediately - all UCFSD schools, buses, and offices are mask optional. "On Monday, the Board will take action to…
Joseph Henry Del Nero, 85, died Monday, Feb. 14. He was born on July 7, 1936, in Wilmington. He was predeceased by his parents Rocco M. Del Nero and Thursa A. (Yates) Del Nero of Avondale. Joseph attended Avon Grove High school, the Army Language School in Monterey, Calif., and the University of Delaware. He served in the Army as an interpreter in Turkey. His…
The first part of the Longwood Reimagined project is ready for the public. Longwood Gardens redesigned Orchid House is open to the public as of Saturday, Feb. 26. Trish Evans, Longwood’s public relations director, said there will be a familiar feel to the room. “We brought back the original grandeur…We redid the orchid house as it was originally designed in the 1920s.” The redesign allows…
Marion L. Reppert, 97, of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, Feb. 19, in her residence with her family by her side. She had previously resided in Shillington for more than 50 years. Born in Tamaqua, she was a daughter of the late Henry S. and Minnie M. (Schoener) Ensminger. She was the wife of the late Miles N. Reppert who passed away April 18, 2000. They…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Feb. 26 through March 4. Motorists are urged to allow extra time to travel through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Pipe replacement and utility construction will cause daytime lane closures and detours on Cheyney…
• Cierra Breeding, of Chadds Ford, was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2021 Honor Roll lists. Breeding was named to the Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. • Reilly Green, of Chadds Ford, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean's List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2021 semester. •…
Emma Elizabeth Hill, 16, of Kennett Square, died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after a brief, severe illness. She was with her loving mother and father at the time of her passing. Emma was born in 2005 in Reston, Va., and was the daughter of Brian T. and Amy C. Hill, and sister of Tyler T. Hill. Emma was…