Obituaries: Margaret G. Pennington

Margaret G. Pennington Margaret G. Pennington, 97, of Avondale, PA (formerly of Chadds Ford, PA) passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the University of Penn Hospital in Philadelphia, due to complications from a stroke. She was a daughter to Joseph and Catherine Grady of Ashland, DE. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ralph J. Pennington; a son, John A. Pennington, and a son, Ralph...

Obituaries: William Witt Jr.

William Witt Jr. On Monday September 4, 2019, William Witt Jr. loving husband and father passed away peacefully in his home at age 85. Bill, as he was known to friends, was born in Camden, New Jersey on September 9th, 1933 to William and Grace Witt. He grew up in Elsmere/Newport, Delaware area with his four sisters.    Send article as PDF   

Obituary: William Brinton Parker, Jr.

William Brinton Parker, Jr. William Brinton Parker, Jr. of Kennent Square passed away peacefully on February 26.  Mr. Parker is survived by his wife Barbara “Bobbie” Collins.  He was 89.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William Brinton Parker, Sr. and Naomi Cecelia Lodge. Mr. Parker graduated from Westtown School in West Chester, PA and received a degree as an Electronic...

Obituaries: Thomas Anderson

Thomas Anderson age 82 of Coatesville, Pa, passed away Sunday January 20, 2019. He was born April 25, 1936 in New Salem, Pa. Son of the late Clyde and Beryl (Uphold) Anderson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Lloyd and Bobby Anderson. Surviving are his sisters Janet Maxwell and sister-in-law Judy Anderson, nieces and nephews Susan (Mitchell) Rothenberg, Bob (Renee)...

Obituary: Jessie Moore Allred

Jessie Moore Allred (1919 – 2019) Jessie Allred passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the age of 99. Jessie moved to Chester County at the age of 16 and quickly immersed herself in the local horse world.  Following her mother’s love of horses, Jessie dedicated her life to racing horses and foxhunting.    Send article as PDF   ...

Obituary: Edith “Edie” L. Norton

Edith “Edie” L. Norton, 69, of Cochranville, passed away on Friday, November 2nd at Brandywine Hospital. Born in Chester County Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn C. (Mayo) and Rodney Norton. Edie was a 1967 graduate of Unionville High School, and she graduated from Lincoln University with a degree in psychology. Edie worked as a caregiver and was the special caretaker...

Obituaries: Dr. Martin Gregor Andersen

Dr. Martin Gregor Andersen Dr. Martin Gregor Andersen, age 95, Captain (Medical Corps) United States Navy (Retired), passed away at Woodstown Friends Village early Sunday morning, September 9, 2018. Martin graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY) with a B.S. in Marine Engineering; Wagner College (Staten Island, NY) with a B.S.; New York Medical College with a M.D.;...

Obituaries: Connie Amway Rice

Connie Amway Rice April 16, 1965 – March 10, 2018 Connie Amway Rice The light that burns twice as bright, only burns half as long  (after Lao Tsu). Connie’s light shined very bright. Connie Rice – mother, grandmother, friend, wife and soulmate, passed away early in the morning on March 10, 2018 at John Sealy Hospital Trauma Center in Galveston from injuries suffered in a tragic, unexpected,...

Obtiuaries: Christine Anne Smith

Christine Anne Smith Christine Anne Smith of Summerville, South Carolina passed away Friday, February 9, 2018 from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was surrounded by her loving parents, step-parents and brother. She was born on February 22, 1990 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Margaret Joyce (and her husband, Carl Annas) and Robert D. Smith (and his wife, Sue Welsh). ...

Obituaries: André Harvey

André Harvey André Harvey, renowned American realist sculptor, died in Wilmington, Delaware on February 6 after a short illness at the age of 76. André is known for his bronze sculptures, intricate sculpted gold jewelry, found object collages, and works in granite. André created his work through knowing his subjects intimately and working hand in hand with the foundry.  He was never satisfied...