January 22, 2024 - ChaddsFordLive.com

John E. Gift of Landenberg

John E. Gift, 62, of Landenberg, died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 15, at his residence. He was the husband of Janet Crossan Gift, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of June Scotten Gift of Kemblesville, and the late George Gift of Landenberg. John was a cement finisher at C.M. Tech. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, going to Texas Roadhouse, taking care of his son Michael, and being with his family and friends.

John is survived by his loving wife Janet: His two sons John M. and Michael J. Gift of Landenberg, mother June Gift, brother Joe Gift and his sister Lyn Harper all of Kemblesville.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Landenberg United Methodist Church, 205 Penn Green Road, Landenberg. His funeral service will follow at 10:30. Burial will be in the Kemblesville Cemetery, Route 896, Kemblesville.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to Landenberg United Methodist Church, 205 Penn Green Rd, Landenberg PA.

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

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

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Twin Bridges replacement update

Along the Ford

The project to replace Twin Bridges over the Brandywine Creek on S. Creek Road is expected to get started sometime this winter and there will be road closures for possibly 20 months. However, there is no construction timetable available yet.

“I would not expect to see a road closure until late winter or early spring,” said PennDOT spokesman Brad Rudolf. “Our design schedule anticipated a closure for two seasons, but the contractor may have different means/methods,” meaning the schedule for the closure is yet to be determined.

Rudolph said the project was awarded to Haines & Kibblehouse on Jan. 3 for $15,160,000, $500,000 below the estimate.

PennDOT will issue a press release as the construction gets closer. The project currently calls for replacing the existing bridge, reconstruction of the approaches, guide rail replacement, and upgrades to signing and pavement markings.

Formal public discussions about the project have been going on since 2008 when the span was deemed “structurally poor.” In 2015 work was anticipated to start in 2019 and take about 18 months.

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Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Adopt-a-Pet Jan. 22

Home and Leisure

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester.

Cleo

Cleo is a lovely 2-year-old, dilute tortoiseshell girl who is very playful! She’s sweet with just a pinch of spice to keep life interesting. Please come say hello to Cleo just as soon as you can. You can name your adoption fee for Cleo through Sunday, Jan. 28.

Bullet

Meet Bullet. This handsome 2-year-old hound is looking for a forever companion who will love and appreciate his adorable personality. Bullet is ready for you to fall in love with him today. Stop by to meet him. You can name your adoption fee for Bullet through Sunday, Jan. 28.

For more information, go to www.bvspca.org or phone 484-302-0865.

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