Obituaries

Diane Thompson, 74, of Kennett Square, died Monday, July 5, at Season’s Hospice at Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of Robert “Bobby” M. Thompson, Jr., who died in 2008, and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late Troy Shupe, Jr. and the late Jean Hoosier Church. Diane was a homemaker, but in earlier…

Mrs. Joanne S. Kushner, 72, of Kennett Square, died peacefully, Friday, July 2, in the presence of her husband Dave, family, and friends. Born on Oct. 19, 1948, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jessica (Salla) Fiore. Joanne was a 1966 graduate of West Catholic High School. Joanne met Dave Kushner when she was just 17 years old. He was…

On July 1st, 2021, Chevis Regal’s stock price fell sharply on the news of Ronal Fenstermacher’s passing.  Senior executives at Chevis called an emergency meeting to brace for the impact of the anticipated drop in sales. Born in West Chester to Hilda Lane Gordy on Jan. 3, 1946; Ron was a graduate of West Chester High School in 1963 and the Philadelphia College of Art…

Helen Louise Fourney (Vollmer), 90, of Kennett Square, died suddenly on July 3, surrounded by her family. Helen was the beloved wife of Edward B. Fourney. They had celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 28. She is survived by a son, Edward Richard Fourney and his wife, Diane; two granddaughters, Lisa McClafferty and her husband, Kevin, and Jill Haile and her husband, Michael; six…

Cheryl B. Snyder, 75 of Lewes, Del., formerly of Chadds Ford, died peacefully at home on June 21, surrounded by her daughter, Jennifer (Brown) Mellinger, son-in-law, Robb Mellinger, best friends, Jeanne Phillips and Pamela Jones, her adoring grand-dog, Allie and devoted dog, Button. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 29 years, George Snyder. Cheryl loved the beach and…

Clevio A. “Monk” Angelo, 75, of Parkesburg, died Sunday, June 20, at his home. He was the husband of Rosemary Angleo. Born in Darby,  he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Loftus Angelo. Clevio graduated from Monsignor Bonner Catholic High School and West Chester University. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He taught at Unionville-Chadds Ford School District…

Joseph F. Miller, 64, of Glen Mills, died Sunday, May 16, at Brinton Manor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Francis A. Miller and the late Rose O’Reilly Miller. Joe was a flight engineer in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 2004, after over 20 years of service. He was a decorated member of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a…

Marion Kohlerman Temme, 86, of Chadds Ford, died at her home on Sunday, June 13. She follows her loving husband Donald (1933 - 1994). Marion was born in Chester, on Sept. 4, 1934. She received both a B.S. and M.S. in education from West Chester University and spent the majority of her career teaching at Nether Providence Elementary School. Marion is survived by devoted sons…

Josephine A. Manfredi, 99, formerly of Chadds Ford, died peacefully on June 2, at Bear Mountain in East Longmeadow, Mass. Born in Laurel, Del. on Dec. 7, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Eleonore (Bie) Benson. Josephine (Jo) graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia at the age of 20, after having received a full…

Hazel June Miller (nee Wiles), 83, of Lincoln University, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 3. She was the wife of James C. Miller, who died in 2018, and with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lillard Wiles and the late Della Carpenter Wiles. Hazel…