formerly of Kennett Square

John ‘Jack’ Williamson Taylor, 91, of Estero, Fla., formerly of Kennett Square, died at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, Fla. on Saturday, Nov. 30. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Rebecca Plankinton, also originally from Kennett Square.

Jack graduated from Brown’s Technical High School in Wilmington. He proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII, spending 27 of his 38 months in the service overseas.

Upon early retirement as a mechanic from the Sunoco Oil Refinery in Marcus Hook, Jack moved to Estero with Becky to enjoy the sunny, warm climate of Florida. Competitive shuffleboard was their passion. He and Becky enjoyed traveling by motorhome throughout the US during the summer, often stopping to visit friends and relatives along the way. Estero became his permanent home following the passing of Becky in 1995. Jack also enjoyed hosting the weekly bingo games at his retirement village recreation center.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, William Turner Taylor, his mother, Elizabeth Williamson, and three brothers, William Turner Taylor, Richard Stern Taylor, and Horace Darlington Taylor.  He is survived by his brother Newell C. Taylor of Millsboro, Del. Also, surviving are cousins Jayne Taylor (David) Richter of West Chester, Ronald N. Taylor (Donna) of Goodrich, Mich., and William C. Taylor (Marcia), of Bridgeton, N.J., godson, Bradford S. Taylor (Sara) and many nieces and nephews.

You are invited to join family and friends from 11 to noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 610-444-4116, 250 West State Street in Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow.  Interment will be at Longwood Cemetery.  Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center PO Box 5018

Hagerstown, MD 21741.  To share condolences, please visit www.griecocares.com

Kathryn “Kitty” A. Fenstermacher, 83 of Smyrna, Del., died Wednesday Nov. 27. She was born to the late Joseph and Carrie Dunn on March 12, 1930.

Kitty was a long time resident of Unionville and Kennett Square, prior to moving to Smyrna, with her daughter in 2005.

Kitty was preceded in death by her late husband Harry S. Fenstermacher and son Harry (Jake) S. Fenstermacher Jr. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl F. O’Neill; daughter-in-law, Linda Fenstermacher; seven grandchildren; Kathryn (Roland) Murphy, Jennifer (Anthony) Willey, Zachary Fenstermacher, Alison (Michael) Fenstermacher-Smith, Hanna Fenstermacher, Kristine Fenstermacher, and Rachel Fenstermacher; and five great-grandchildren.

Baking was something Kitty loved to do and she enjoyed sharing all of her desserts and recipes with family and friends.

Her Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Mendenhall. You may visit with the family from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.