Emidio “Junior” Frezzo Jr., formerly of of Kennett Square

Emidio “Junior” Frezzo Jr., 87, a longtime resident of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Jenner's Pond Retirement Community. He was the husband of Barbara Mason Frezzo, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA., he was a son of the late Emidio Frezzo Sr. and the late Josephine Delaurentis Frezzo. Junior served our country in the United States Army.   He was a progressive mushroom grower who was eager to learn,…

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Thomas Arnold, 95, of West Chester,

Thomas Arnold, 95, of West Chester, died Monday, March 4, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mary C. Arnold, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he was the son of the late Thomas Arnold and the late Carolyn Martina (Schmidt) Arnold. Survivors include his two sons, Clarke Arnold of West Chester,…

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Gregg A. Pyle of Kennett Square

Gregg A. Pyle, 62, died Monday, March 11, ,at his home in Kennett Square. He was the loving husband of Gail (Burns) Pyle, who he met in 2006 and married in 2012. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Robert Pyle and Mary (Carpenter) Pyle. Gregg graduated from Unionville High School and RETS Electronic School in Marple. He then went on to be…

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C. Robert Barnett of Kennett Square

C. Robert Barnett, 84, of Kennett Square, formerly of West Grove, died  Sunday, March 10, at Linden Hall, Kennett Square. Born in West Grove. he was the son of the late Walter E. Barnett and the late Dorothy Hopkins Barnett. He was a crane operator at Lukens Steel Co. in Coatesville,  for many years Mr. Barnett was an avid Phillies fan. He went to Clearwater,…

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Twin Bridges to close April 1

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Work to replace the bridge is scheduled to start April 1 and last into next autumn. (Courtesy image.)

It’s finally going to happen, according to PennDOT. Twin Bridges, the old span over the Brandywine Creek on S. Creek Road between Chadds Ford and Pennsbury Township will be closed for replacement in two weeks and stay closed until autumn of 2025. In addition to the bridge, the project includes replacing the approach roadway, the guide rails, and signing/pavement marking upgrades. The anticipated start date…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 18

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Chip Meet Chip. This handsome 2-year-old is currently interviewing for his forever home. Chip is dog-friendly and kid-friendly. He will gladly show you how a dog should sit and stay for a small treat. He also loves to play tug and fetch. When he's not in a playful mood,…

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