February 21, 2024

Peter G. Martelli Sr, 63, of Toughkenamon, died Monday, Feb. 19, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Denise Daddezio Martelli, who died in May 2023, and with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Anthony “A.J.” Martelli Sr, and the late Anna Shaw Martelli.

Pete was a dispatcher at Blittersdorf Towing in Toughkenamon, retiring in 2023 after more than 25 years of service.

He was a member of the Italian American Club in Kennett Square, and the Am Vets in Milford, Del.

He enjoyed visiting Jamaica and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by two sons, Peter G. Martelli Jr. and his wife Brittani of Aberdeen, Md. and Daniel O. Wyatt and his wife Cheryl of Toughkenamon; one daughter, Mary Lou Vipperman and her Husband Justin, Sr. of Toughkenamon; two sisters, Ruth DiBenedetto of Wilmington, and Susan Toomey of Kemblesville, and his grandchildren, Justin Jr (Lydia), Sara, Danny Jr, Robbie, Chase and Madison.

Pete was predeceased by one brother, Anthony Martelli Jr., and one sister, Barbara DiFilippo.

You are invited to visit with Pete’s family and friends in a celebration of his life from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at the Italian American Club, 30 Ways Lane, Kennett Square. Burial will be private.

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.

Nancy Jean Caudell, 85, of New Albany, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 16. Her husband, Hobert Caudell, to whom she was lovingly devoted, died on March 14, 1990.

Born on May 7, 1938, in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Philena Moore. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Tamara Caudell of New Albany, Pa., and her son, Michael (Deborah) Caudell of Mehoopany, Pa.  She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Casey Davis, Ryan Davis, Kyle Caudell, and Rachel Caudell, and her brother, Sam Moore (Beverly) of Bridgewater, Va. She was pre-deceased by her brother Lawrence Moore who died June 26, 2018.

Nancy was a devoted child of God who had a great love for her church, Evergreen Christian Church in New Albany. She was church treasurer, a member of the Ladies Missionary Circle, a Sunday School teacher and helped with the children’s Awana Program. Previously, she was a member of the Willowdale Chapel in Kennett Square and attended the London Grove Friends Meeting House in her youth.

Nancy loved her family immensely and would do anything for them. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.  She loved the outdoors and working in her garden. She had a green thumb and was always giving family and friends cuttings off her plants to grow in their own homes. She was a tremendous cook and baker, you never walked away hungry when you were seated at her table. Nancy was an incredible seamstress. She made her own clothes, curtains and drapes among other things. She took pride in being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Upon graduation from high school, Nancy worked part-time as a waitress while she attended Goldey-Beacom College. It was there that she met Hobert Caudell, the love of her life. She worked as an accounts payable clerk at NVF in Hockessin. Later, after the family moved to New Albany, she was employed as a secretary at Millard’s Real Estate Agency. Also, she was a Judge of Elections for Albany Township for many years.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Foulk Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road,  West Grove. Her Funeral service will follow at 11. Burial will be Faggs Manor Cemetery, Route 926, Cochranville, Pennsylvania.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (act.alz.org).

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