Obituaries

Patricia Nilan Konitzer, 80, of Kennett Square, died Nov. 4 of complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, unrelated to COVID-19. She was surrounded by her loving family who gently escorted her into eternal life. For the last year of her life, she had been living with her son, Patrick, in Ringtown, Pa., two hours north of Kennett Square. Born Nov. 7, 1939, in Kennett Square on…

Timothy Todd McFalls died at home Nov. 11, at age 57 as a result of a cancer diagnosis he received just six months ago. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; children Morgan (Amanda), Devin (Randi), Anthony, Daniel, and Kristin. He also leaves sisters Jenny, Heather (Tom), Kristyn (Pat), and a brother, Jack (Pauline). Tim was a man who gave his all to whatever he…

Sara E. Hutchinson Hodgson, 94, died in Chester County on Friday, Oct. 9. She lived most of her life in Chester County, having moved to Kendal in1996. A graduate of Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, N.Y., she was a member of the faculty at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa, and later taught piano in the Dilworthtown, area. Sara and her husband,…

Shirley Grace Trautman, 76, of Lincoln University, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Nov. 5. Born 1944 in Mountain City, Tenn., Shirley was the daughter of the late George T. Forrester and Frances M. Forrester. Shirley was known for her quiet and kind personality. She put everyone else first. She loved to cook for her family and made every holiday special. Her deep love…

Alfred Thomas Powell, 78, of the Unionville area, died Thursday, Nov. 5, at his residence surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the loving and devoted husband of 53 years to Christina Filomena (Fazio) Powell. Born on May 4, 1942, in West Chester, he was the son of the late Alfred Hunter Powell and Dorothy (Hironimus-Powell) Bolin. Surviving him, in addition to his wife,…

James J. Robinson (JR), 74, of West Grove, and Ocean City, N.J., and formerly of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, Oct. 31. He was born Aug. 17, 1946, in Philadelphia, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Murphy) Robinson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eileen (Scattergood), his daughter Lyndsay Stephens (Corson), son James J. Jr, and his grand dog Charlie. Jim is…

William C. Gamble, 91, of West Grove, died of heart disease on Friday, Oct. 30. Born in 1929 in North Carolina, he graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1947 and married his high-school sweetheart, Anne Marie, in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, assigned to the chemical warfare division. Mr. Gamble spent his entire career in the banking industry.…

William Charles Haid Jr.,  77, of Avondale, died Sunday, Oct. 25, at Christiana Hospital after a long battle with cancer.  Bill was the loving husband of Joanne Mary Haid (Madden) and they shared 54 years of happiness together. In addition to his wife, Joanne, Bill is survived by his son William Charles Haid III and his wife Susan Haid (Carman). Bill was the doting grandfather…

Jacob J. Orbon Sr., of Kennett Square, died quietly while in hospice care in West Chester, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. He is the son of Jacob Edward Orbon and Constance (Wobles) Orbon.  He was surrounded by family during his last days. He was a resident of Pocopson Home since 2017. Jacob was born in Nanticoke, Pa. and lived there until he joined the Armed forces…

Virginia W. Ogle, 81, of Mendenhall, died Aug. 27, at her home. Born in 1939 in West Chester and raised on the family farm in Mendenhall, Virginia was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (nee Way) Woodward. She was a gardener, world-traveling bird watcher, and true foodie who avidly supported local farms and loved all flavors of ice cream (and kept most of…