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January 10, 2023

John E Talley Sr. of Chadds Ford

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John E Talley Sr., of Chadds Ford, known to most as “Pop,” died peacefully at his home on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the age of 101.

John E Talley Sr.

John was the 6th child of 12 born to Frank and Ella Talley of Chadds Ford. As a lifelong resident of Chadds Ford, he attended Chadds Ford Consolidated School, graduating in 1938. He worked on the family dairy farm before becoming a milkman for Bergdoll Dairy. He was employed by Woodlawn Trustees as a maintenance man for 20 years, retiring in 1986. He continued to keep busy working for several local plumbers well into his 80s. His favorite job was being Pop Pop to his grandchildren.

John was an active member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No 1 for more than 50 years as well as a member of the Queen Ester Rebekah Lodge No. 5 of I.O.O.F. and the Civic Association of Chadds Ford. He was an avid bowler on many championship teams over the years and continued bowling until he was 98. He loved watching Phillies baseball.

He is survived by his son, Jack Talley & wife Dawn, of Unionville, daughter, Jill Talley, of Wilmington, brother Kenneth Talley & wife Janice of Milton, Del., sisters Phyllis Clark and Molly Edwards both of Chadds Ford, five grandchildren, Emily and husband Bryan Hood, Jonathan and Luke Talley, Ethan and Julia Blackburn as well two great-grandchildren, Kennedy & Carter Hood.

Please join the family for his life celebration on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the McCrery & Harra Funeral home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. with a memorial service at 11. Interment will be private.

To honor John, memorial donations can be made to Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342

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Stephen Palmer Bushnell of West Grove

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Stephen Palmer Bushnell, ae 83, of West Grove, died Wednesday, Jan.4, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the spouse of the late Pamela Clark Bushnell, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Baltimore, Md., and raised in Baton Rouge, La., he was the son of the late Harry Bushnell and the late Helen Palmer Bushnell.

Stephen Palmer Bushnell

Stephen graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in industrial technology in 1961 and from Louisiana State University with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1965. He worked in the early days of computing for the Hercules corporation, including a three-year stint in the Netherlands. He worked for several other firms as a CIO, leading technical advancements in the corporate sphere.

He enjoyed traveling with family, fall vacations on Cape Cod, baking wonderful breads and desserts, building useful things, and speaking Dutch.

Steve is survived by his children, Scott Bushnell of Arlington, Va.; Megan Bushnell of Kennett Square; and Erin Bushnell of Philadelphia; his grandchildren, Wylie Florence-Bushnell and Mavis Florence-Bushnell of Kennett Square; his siblings, Robert Bushnell of Evergreen, Colo.; John Bushnell of Philadelphia; and Catherine Bushnell of Jupiter, Fla.; and his sister-in-law, Lisa Alford of Houston, Texas, and brother-in-law, Roger Clark of Covington, La.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore: https://www.fccns.org/. We also invite you to hold your own personal celebration of Steve, whether it’s a bike ride, a gathering with friends, or a delicious meal with wine and music.

Arrangements are by Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) To view his online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com

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YMCA holds free open house Jan. 21 – 28

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Free open house events at YMCA Jan. 21-28.

During the cold month of January, when winter blues are likely to set in, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites area families to leave the house for a dose of good, old-fashioned family fun. Between January 21 and 28, YMCA branches across Chester County will open their doors to the public, hosting free open houses. It’s all to celebrate the Y’s expansion of family-friendly services.

In total, fourteen events will be held across seven locations, giving families the opportunity to preview new programs and summer camp offerings, receive a swim assessment and explore the facilities and campuses of the YMCA. Families must register in advance for Open House events.

The Need to Support Families 

“We love to see families spending time together in our branches,” said Kim Cavallero, vice president of membership for YGBW. “To ensure that we provide a great experience that keeps families coming back, we asked our members for feedback. We heard loud and clear that parents need more support, so we’re rolling out additional services geared towards family fun this year.”

“Here at the Y, we get it. We are teachers, coaches, camp counselors, and parents. We work with children and families day in and day out,” said Bridgette Barbera Byrne, senior association director of Camp, Youth Sports and Family Programs. “It is hard to raise children in today’s world. The pace of modern life is lightning fast – with high expectations placed upon children at young ages.”

Refocusing on Family Fun 

To alleviate these pressures, YGBW invites families to refocus on fun experiences through two new services – Family Fun Activities and Monthly Programming.

Family Fun Activities include STEM challenges, game nights, family dance parties, and much more. Family Fun Activities are hosted weekly on Fridays and Saturdays at all YMCA branches in Chester County – and are free and exclusive to those with a YGBW Family Membership.

Monthly Programming will begin in March and will focus on helping children discover what they love. With offerings like tumbling, cooking, STEM, arts & humanities and more, kids ages 2-14 can try a new experience each month – while having fun.

“We noticed a trend in youth sports and activities,” notes Byrne. “Children’s sports and activities are increasingly serious at early ages. We see a need to focus on fun experiences. Let kids enjoy being kids while building independence and skills on their own terms – and at an affordable price for parents.”

Monthly Programming is open to members and non-members alike, and pricing starts at just $24.99 per month for those with a YGBW family membership. Registration begins on January 28.

To sample all that the Y has to offer families in Chester County, attend an upcoming open house.

To register for an open house: https://ymcagbw.org/program-showcase-registration

To learn more about monthly programs: https://ymcagbw.org/monthly-programs-ymca-greater-brandywine

To browse weekly Family Fun Activities  https://ymcagbw.org/familyevents

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