Arthur “Jr.” L. Thompson Jr, 68, of Oxford, died Saturday, July 4, at his residence. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Mary Hess Thompson of Avondale, and the late Arthur L. Thompson Sr. He worked in the warehouse for Christian Salsven Frozen Foods in Malvern, PA for 11 years retiring in 1993. Mr. Thompson enjoyed boxing, football, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and being…
Margaret “Peg” L. Kent, 98, of West Grove, died Friday, July 3, at Powerpack Rehab, Exton. She was the wife of Norman E. Kent, who died in 1996, and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Charles Brackin and the late Lydia Rigg Brackin. She was a 1939 graduate of Avon Grove High…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police said they arrested a 53-year-old man from Aston for stealing more than $6,000 worth of tires from David Dodge on Route 202. The theft took place sometime between 10 a.m. on June 16 and 5:47 p.m. on June 17. Police did not name the suspect in the report. Police said they recovered $1,800 worth of tires. • Police…
Severe thunderstorms with a chance of flooding are possible through the night, according to the National Weather Service. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 11 p.m. For the areas around Philadelphia, West Chester, and Wilmington. Those rains bring a chance of flooding. A flash flood watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected…
Carlos Corona Pantoja, 54, of Kennett Square, died Saturday, June 27, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Maria R. Murillo. Born in Guanajuato, Moroleon, Mexico, he was the son of Elias Corona Trejo and Raquel Pantoja Lopez. He was employed by the Phillips Mushroom Co. His service and burial will be private. To view his online tribute and to share a…
Nancy Eileen Godek, 82, of Kennett Square, died Friday, July 3, at her residence. She was the wife of Louis S. Godek, who died in 2015, and with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Shamokin, she was the daughter of the late Leo A. Troutman and the late Edna Wolfgang Troutman. Mrs. Godek was a registered nurse, working at the Reading Hospital.…
Jeffrey Paul Brown, 77, the most enthusiastic person in the world, died on June 29 after a battle with lymphoma. Jeff was born on October 27, 1942, in Bryn Mawr. The family moved to Arlington, Va. when he was young, then to Haverford, before settling on a farm in Thornton, just in time for Jeff to start ninth grade at West Chester High School. The…
James H. Anderson, 88, of Avondale, beloved husband, father, adoring grandfather, and proud great-grandfather died peacefully on July 1. Our superhero, Pop-pop was kind, generous, funny, loving, smart, hard-working, natural leader, and determined. He embodied his favorite saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going". Jim was born in Catawba Station, Ohio on Dec. 5, 1931 and raised in Springfield, Ohio. He graduated…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Rosco Rosco is a fun-loving, playful boy who enjoys going on long walks and runs. This handsome 2-year-old is ready for lots of new adventures and a lifetime of fun with his new best friend. Rosco will thrive with an active couple or in a home with older children.…
• Wes Gurnee, of Chadds Ford, graduated magna cum laude from Cornell University, College of Engineering, with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and a minor in mathematics. • Amelia Giordano and Michael Bechtold, both of Chadds Ford, were named to the James Madison University Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Roadwork for July 4 to July 10. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, July 13, on a…