Obituaries

Betty Jo Jordan, 92, of West Grove, died Monday, Dec. 11, at the Pocopson Home.  She was the wife of Curtis H. Jordan who passed away in 1975, and with whom she shared 24 years of marriage. Born in West Jefferson, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Snyder and the late Lula Snyder. Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, cooking, shopping,…

Emerita Rios, 73, of West Chester, died Saturday, Dec. 2, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was the spouse of Luis Rosario, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Florida, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pepe Rios and the late Reparada Garcia. Emerita will be remembered for her love of cooking.  It was her “love language.” …

In loving memory of Jim (Wayne) Rowe who died peacefully on Nov. 27, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was a beacon of kindness whose warm smile and generous heart touched so many lives.  Born in 1940 in Reading, he brought joy to all who knew him. A devoted family man, his unwavering love for his spouse, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was his…

Mary Lee Thompson, 93, of Avondale, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at Riddle Hospital. She was the wife of Arthur Thompson who died in 1992, and with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Swords Creek, Va., she was the daughter of the late Willard Hess and Elsie Howington Hess. Mary was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, gardening, caring for children, listening to…

Patricia Anne Delduco, 65, of Coatesville, died Saturday, Nov. 25, at Riddle Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Anthony “Fritz” A. Delduco and the late Alice Rowe Delduco.  Growing up in Kennett Square, Patty was known for her strong hugs, great smile, and huge heart. She was a lover of all animals and people, loved her stuffed animals and coloring books, and always…

Henry Harlan Roberts, 83, of Kennett Square, known as “Rick” and “Coach,” died Tuesday, Nov. 28. Rick was born on Aug. 30, 1940, in Buenos Aires, Argentina to the late Kenneth Shelley and Grace Chardy Roberts. Rick’s father had been transferred by the DuPont Company from Kennett Square to Argentina and the family was living in Buenos Aires at the time of his birth. He…

Frank Ferranto, 94, of West Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 26, at his residence. He was the husband of Glaydese “Doll” Wallace Ferranto, who died in 1999  and with whom he shared more than 35 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Louis Ferranto and the late Teresa Fazio Ferranto. Frank was a mushroom grower for many years, retiring…

Gerardo Guzman Arevalo, 48, of Kennett Square, died Friday,  Nov. 24. Born in Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of the late Reynaldo Guzman and the late Ma. Socorro Arevalo. He was a carpenter working for F.J. General Contractor in Philadelphia. He enjoyed listening to music, drinking a beer, and being with his family and friends. He was a hard worker and was always…

Ronald James Carter, 76, of West Grove, died Monday, Nov. 20, at his residence. Born in Marydel, Md., he was the son of the late Clayton Philemon Carter and the late Bessie Wright Carter. Mr. Carter was a vice president at the Congoleum Corp. in Marcus Hook, retiring in 2006, after 40 years of service. He served his country as a member of the U.S.…

George Benjamin Hughes, 83, died Monday, Nov. 13, at his home in Landenberg. Born Feb. 12, 1940, in Dover, George was the son of the late Clifford Tilden Hughes and Mary (Johnson) Hughes. He graduated from Greensboro High School in 1958 and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged after serving for two years. Upon his return from the military, he…