July 14, 2023

Daniel Steven Freas of West Chester

Daniel Steven Freas, 37, of West Chester, died Tuesday, July 4.  Born May 18, 1986, in Phoenixville, he was the son of Bill and Nancy Freas.

Daniel Freas

It is impossible to capture a person and their life in an obituary, especially for someone like Daniel. Dan was kind-hearted and hardworking, always putting people ahead of himself.   Whether he entered a room or the pool deck, everyone wanted to be in his company. He was easy to talk to and always made everyone feel loved, appreciated, and included.

Life wasn’t always easy for him; his demons sometimes got the best of him. However, in true Daniel style, he left this world fighting until the very end…sadly, this was just one race that he could not win.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Freas of Kennett Square, and his nieces and nephew, Reiley, Aidan, Kinley, and Hadley whom he loved and adored.  Uncle Dan was always up for a new adventure and making memories with them.

Daniel was deeply loved as a son, brother, uncle, and friend. His presence on this Earth was a gift to everyone that knew him. While life without Dan is going to be difficult, the memories and time with him will never be forgotten.

You are invited to visit with Daniel’s family and friends from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at Willowdale Chapel, 675 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. The service will follow at 3 pm. Interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to Angels Against Addiction: angelsagainstaddiction.org.

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

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Road Report for July 15 through July 21

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 15 through July 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change.

Because of utility improvements, motorists should expect overnight lane closures on southbound Route 202 at Brintons Bridge Road from Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 28 at the Chadds Ford- Birmingham Township border.

As part of the Pulte Homes/Spring Lake project, one lane of northbound Route 202 between Cornerstone and Springhill drives will be closed to traffic July 17-30 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to perform grading work.

PennDOT’s District 6 Bridge Unit has requested the closure of Smithbridge Road over Webb Creek in Concord Township due to recent bridge inspection findings. The findings indicate that there is advanced superstructure and substructure deterioration that warrants immediate closure. Smithbridge Road is closed with a detour west of Fox Hill Farms, between Arbor Circle and Palmer Drive. PennDOT will be posting detour signs to assist with travel through the area. No dates were given for the closure..

Utility restoration will cause overnight lane closures on N. High. Street between Chestnut and Gay streets in West Chester through July 28.

Vegetation management will cause daytime lane closures on the following roadways through Aug. 5: Pocopson Road between Street and Lenape roads and Unionville-Wawaset Road between Wawaset and Brag Hill roads in Pocopson Township; Street Road between Pocopson and Birmingham roads in Pocopson and Birmingham townships.

Chip sealing, sweeping and line striping will cause daytime lane closures on Chatham Road between Laramee and Doe Run roads in West Marlborough Township through July 30.

Water main extensions will cause daytime lane restrictions with flagging on High. Street between Nields Street and Rosendale Avenue in West Chester through Aug. 31.

Motorists should expect a full daytime closure, with detour, of N. Concord Road between Route 1 and Station Road in Concord Township because of utility installation. The work is expected to last until July 21.

Roadway reconstruction will cause 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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