February 26, 2022

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 revise our current Health and Safety Plan – the updated plan will bring us in harmony with current guidance and take into account current conditions.

“We understand that our mask optional policy will be welcomed with both enthusiasm and trepidation – neither response is wrong. We encourage everyone to be accepting and understanding of different views and approaches.

“A number of mitigation measures will also remain in place including increased HVAC air exchanges, HEPA air purifiers in classrooms, 3 feet of social distancing when feasible and hand sanitizing stations – we do this in order to continue to keep our students and staff healthy.

“We have now reached a point where we can make plans to treat COVID-19 like we treat all other communicable and contagious illnesses – with care and caution.”

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Joseph Henry Del Nero

Obituaries

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 entire career was in the chemical industry beginning with Hercules and retiring from Lyondel Bassell. He was a past member of the American Chemical Society and the Delaware Mineralogic Society. Joseph traveled widely, internationally.

An avid geologist, he loved rock hunting and collecting. He also loved being engaged with nature – gardening, surf fishing, or sitting on a sunny beach. He was an avid reader of many types of material.

Joseph is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Josephine Cordivano Del Nero (Josie), and his children, Christopher J, and Gregory M. (Romana), as well as his beloved granddaughter, Sophia. He is also survived by his brother, Michael R. of Florida, and his sisters, Dolores I. Rowe of Pennsylvania, and Terri E. March (Paul) of North Carolina.

Burial will be private. Because of COVID, the funeral mass will be held as follows: We invite you to celebrate Joseph’s life on Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities of Chester County, 125 N. Darlington St., West Chester, PA 19380 or to the National Wildlife Federation, PO Box 1583, Merrifield, VA 22116-1583.

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA; online condolences may be made by visiting www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.