Obituaries

Denise Martelli, 69, of Toughkenamon, died Sunday, May 21, at her residence. She was the wife of Peter G. Martelli Sr., with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Nazareno A. Daddezio Sr., and the late Mary Lou Conaway Daddezio. Denise was a travel agent and the owner /operator of Avondale Travel for 25…

Ma Luz Herrera, 85, of Cochranville, died Friday, May 19, at Twin Pines Health Care Center. She was the wife of Jose Carmen Herrera who died in 2022, and with whom she share 64 years of marriage. Born in Yuriria, Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Francisco Gonzalez and the late Eufrocina Barajas Ma was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing,…

Merecades Antoinette Hill, 32, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, May 14, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Tameka Hill of Kennett Square, and Roberto Juarez of Kennett Square. She worked in retail sales for the past few years at Landhope Farms in Kennett Square. Merecades was a member of the New Garden U.A.M.E. Church in Kennett Square.…

Aida D Stainback, 97, died Tuesday, May 16, at Ware Presbyterian Village where she had made her home since 2018.  She was born on March 20, 1926, recently celebrating ninety-seven years.  Her husband, Thomas Stainback preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by many nieces, and nephews as well as great and great-great relatives. After her husband’s passing, she chose to return to Kennett…

Barbara Ann Simpers, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, May 13, surrounded by her friends and loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Born in Boardman, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late William Goddard and the late Betty (Brown) Goddard. Barbara was a beloved member of the Chester County community and was known for being a wonderful hostess, talented singer, and incredible friend…

Mildred Johnson Loughhead, 98, of Oxford, formerly of Kennett Square, died Friday, April 28, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was the wife of the late Harold O. Loughhead who died in 2008 and with whom she shared nearly 57 years of marriage. Born in Galax, Va., she was the daughter of the late Claude S. Johnson and the late Mary Matthews Johnson. Mildred…

Richard M. Chambers, “Dick,” 90, of West Grove, died Friday, May 12, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Mildred Speakman Chambers, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Evan Chambers and the late Ethyl McCue Chambers. Richard graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1950. He…

Thomas Stanley Vernon died quietly on the morning of Monday, April 17. He was born in Wilmington and spent his very early years growing up in a home his father had built for the family. He moved, along with his father, to Chadds Ford where he attended Unionville schools and graduated from Unionville High School in 1979. He attended Goldey Beacom College and spent his…

John J. Mazzoni, 96, of West Grove, died on January 26, 2023. Born in Kennett Square, on July 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Domenic and Domenica (DiFilippo) Mazzoni. During WWII he served with the 13th Air Force at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines.  He belonged to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After serving, he was…

David Lohin, 64, of Chadds Ford, died at home on April 30, surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. Dave was born in Chester, on Oct. 29, to John and Pauline Lohin. He was first and foremost a family man; devoted to his parents, Nan and Pop, he never missed a family event and was always the center of interesting conversations and stories.…