Obituaries

Dorothy May Garzia died Friday, Sept.  22, in West Grove. Her friends called her “Dot”. She was 95 years old. Dorothy was born in Lower Macungie Township, on Oct. 25, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Emma Reinbold Rohrbach Gaugler and William S. Rohrbach. She was married to Robert Garzia (also known as “Peck”) until his death in 2006. They were married for…

Gilbert H. Harbaugh, age 88, of Landenberg, died Sunday, Aug. 27, at Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Peggy (Haun) Harbaugh, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Thurmont, Md., he was the son of the late Calvin Harbaugh and Marietta (McCleaf) Harbaugh. Gilbert worked for 38+ years in the printing industry for Dee Printing company.  He served our…

Alfredo Lopez Sanchez, 88, of West Chester, died Monday, Aug. 28, at his residence. He was the husband of Librada Zamudio Villagomez, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Santa Gertrudis, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of the late Arnold Lopez and the late Juana Sanchez. Alfredo was a farmer. He enjoyed working on his farm, playing poker, and being with…

Vanya James Eastman, of Landenberg, died Friday, Aug. 11. Vanya was born on July 2, 1992, in Bryansk, Russia, to Anna Alexandrovna Pushenkova and Viktor Vladimirovich Pushenkov. In 2001 Vanya spent his first summer in America with his soon-to-be adoptive family. On March 1, 2002, he was adopted by his loving parents, Mark and Majella Eastman. Vanya grew up first in West Chester and then…

David “Reds” F. Nilan, 78, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, July 13, at the Pocopson Home. He was the husband of Nancy Mackie Nilan who passed away in 2001, and with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late James Nilan and the late Miriam Broomhall Nilan. Reds was a groundskeeper at Longwood Gardens for…

Richard Daniel Nicewonger, 86, of Hockessin, died Tuesday, July 11, at The Summit Senior Living in Hockessin. Born in Olean, Pa., he was the youngest child of Daniel Nicewonger and Mary (Ewing) Nicewonger of Punxsutawney. Richard was predeceased by his parents and siblings (Wynona Barr, John Nicewonger, Mary Ananian and Pearl Fulton). Richard served two years in the United States Navy (1955-1957). He was honorably…

Daniel Steven Freas, 37, of West Chester, died Tuesday, July 4.  Born May 18, 1986, in Phoenixville, he was the son of Bill and Nancy Freas. It is impossible to capture a person and their life in an obituary, especially for someone like Daniel. Dan was kind-hearted and hardworking, always putting people ahead of himself.   Whether he entered a room or the pool deck, everyone wanted to be in his company. He was easy to talk to and always made everyone feel loved, appreciated, and included.…

Jane Mendenhall Davis of West Grove died Sunday, July 9, at her home at Ware Presbyterian Village.  She was the wife of Robert L. Davis who preceded her in death in 2005.  Born on a farm in Bart Township, Pa., she was the daughter of the late, William Mendenhall and the late, Mary McMillan Mendenhall. Jane worked for 31 years for Chemical Leaman Tank Lines.…

Katherine Whittle Turner of Kennett Square was born on July 4, 1951, and died unexpectedly on her birthday, July 4, 2023. She was 72 years old. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Whittle and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Staller Whittle and lived her entire life in the Kennett area. She was the adored wife of William J. Turner, and they would have been…

Anna Mae Norton, 95, of Oxford, died Friday, June 30, at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of James H. Norton, who passed away in 2022, and with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reynolds and the late Mary Reynolds Rucker. Mrs, Norton was a homemaker. She enjoyed dancing, gardening,…