May 19, 2023 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Aida D Stainback of Kennett Square

Aida D Stainback, 97, died Tuesday, May 16, at Ware Presbyterian Village where she had made her home since 2018. She was born on March 20, 1926, recently celebrating ninety-seven years. Her husband, Thomas Stainback preceded her in death in 1998.

She is survived by many nieces, and nephews as well as great and great-great relatives.

After her husband’s passing, she chose to return to Kennett Square to continue the remainder of her life living with her brother in her childhood home until her move to Steward Place at Ware Presbyterian Village.

Aida attended Kennett High School and graduated from Gaucher College. After her college graduation, she worked for the Delaware Social Security Administration until her marriage at age 31. She enjoyed living in many places throughout her life and she and her husband enjoyed traveling extensively with the opportunity to live in Kenya, Africa.

Her hobbies included knitting, playing tennis, going to the YMCA, and volunteering at the Encore shop as well as the Kennett Garden Club where made many acquaintances and friends along her journey. She supported many charitable organizations throughout her lifetime. She also loved all animals and nature and was never without a pet to dote upon and love.

Aunt Edee as she was lovingly called enjoyed all her extended family. She especially found joy when she was around the younger generations. She was witty, always stylishly dressed, and viewed her age as just a number.

She will be missed by all who knew her. Per her wishes, services and burial are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ware Presbyterian Village, Willow Tree Hospice, or a local SPCA.

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.

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Road Report for May 20 through May 26

Along the Ford

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from May 20 through May 26. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

• Paving on High Street between Biddle and W. Gay streets in West Chester will cause overnight lane closures—8 p.m. to 5 a.m.—from May 23 to May 30.

• Comcast utility improvements will cause weekday lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 1 and State Street between Route 41 and Meredith Street in Avondale and Kennett Square boroughs, and New Garden and Kennett townships from May 22 to June 22.

• PECO utility improvements will cause daytime lane closures on Route 926 between Unionville Road and Willowdale Lane in East Marlborough Township from May 22 to June 2.

• Trench restoration will cause overnight lane closures on W. Market Street between New and High streets in West Chester from May 22 to June 2.

• Gas line installation continues to cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Schoolhouse Road and Ladbroke Lane in East Marlborough Township through June 30.

• Roadway reconstruction is causing daytime lane closures on Route 202 between Smithbridge Road and Watkin Avenue, and on Naamans Creek Road between Route 202 and Graystone Drive through Sept. 1.

• Motorists should expect lane restrictions with a detour for trucks on Route 162 at its intersection with Route 82 in Newlin Township because of bridge repair. There is currently no date for completion.

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Pennsbury updated on police activity

Police

Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Daniel Steele, commander of the Avondale barracks, updated Pennsbury Township supervisors and residents on the past year’s state police activity in the township. He said the number and types of calls varied little from the previous year.

Steele said that in 2022, police responded to 964 calls, investigating 141 criminal incidents, 64 crashes, and 45 property thefts in Pennsbury. By comparison, in 2021, his barracks received 954 calls and investigated 140 criminal incidents, 73 crashes, and 38 property thefts.

In response to questions from residents and supervisors, the lieutenant said he recommends putting electronic speed awareness signs on township roads so troopers can use the data to figure out the best times to patrol those roads. However, he said the township can’t put the signs on state roads, such as Route 52. Only PennDOT can do that.

One resident also asked about response time. Steele said the worst response time is 8-10 minutes if a trooper is responding from the Avondale barracks. But he added that at least one trooper is always monitoring Pennsbury. Due to the number of townships Avondale covers — 17 — troopers might be responsible for two or three townships at a given time. But troopers on patrol would be closer and respond more quickly.

Steele said his barracks is roughly 90 percent staffed, which is about average. Recruiting officers to join the force proved challenging this past year. He said when he joined the force in 2002, 17,000 people took the written test to become a trooper. In 2022, fewer than 1000 people were tested.

Pennsbury does not have its own police department and relies solely on the state police for coverage.

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