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Obituary Preview: Constance "Connie" J. Bagrosky of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania passed away at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.  She was 75 years old.Born in Upland, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Donald McCue and Helen Ogden McCue.She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Bagrosky who died in 2013.Connie is survived by her daughters, Michelle Mendenhall (Vaughn), Denise Nesslerodt and Jessica Maciejewski (Joe); grandchildren, Daniel Barker, Steven Barker, Ryan Nesslerodt, Matthew Nesslerodt, Emma Messick, Grant Messick, Colin Shane and Ryder Maciejewski; great-grandchildren, Madison Barker, Jaxton Barker and Caden Barker.  Also survived by her brother, Donald McCue (Pat).Per Connie's wishes, interment will be private.Memorial donations may be made in Connie's memory to: Brandywine Hospice,121 Bell Tower Ln, Oxford, PA 19363.

Obituary Preview: Lauren Deanna Moss passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.  She was 19 years old.Born in York, Pennsylvania, Lauren was the daughter of Mindy Coverdale-Moss and Arthur Moss, Jr.  Lauren began her education in the Northeastern School District in York County, PA before her family returned to Chester County, where she was enrolled in the Kennett Consolidated School District.Beginning at the age of four, Lauren remained involved in team sports, to include T-ball, basketball, soccer, and later, cross country and track.  Her high school track events included the 400 meter run, the 4x400 meter relay and the 800 meter run.Lauren was a hard worker in addition to being an athlete and an honor student.  She held jobs as a waitress, hostess, babysitter, dog walker and runway model, receiving numerous awards at an international modeling competition held in Los Angeles, CA and modeling in New York Fashion Week, Philadelphia Fashion Week, and Main Line Fashion Week, among various other events.Lauren graduated from Kennett High School in 2019 with honors.  Interested in pursuing a career as a physical therapist, she received acceptance at all of the universities she applied to in the hopes of achieving her dream: University of Delaware, The Ohio State University, Drexel University, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, West Chester University and The Pennsylvania State University.Her dream was deferred when she suffered a cerebellar hemorrhage in January 2019.  After being airlifted to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she remained in the ICU there for three months before being transferred to the Nemours/AI Dupont Hospital for Children, where she remained in their in-patient rehabilitation program for three months.  At both hospitals, Lauren quickly became known for her quick wit, sarcastic humor and for being dedicated to her therapies.  She exceeded all medical expectations before her passing.Lauren will be remembered most for her beautiful and infectious smile, her bold sense of humor, her boundless energy and for her love of family, friends, music, food, cooking, baking and dogs.In addition to her parents, Lauren is survived by her sister, Gabrielle Burgos and her brother, Jaylen Moss; maternal grandparents, Vaughn and Joyce Coverdale; paternal grandparents, Sharron Mash and Arthur Moss, Sr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Lauren’s family remains incredibly grateful for the abundant support of the family, friends, coaches, coworkers, neighbors and the school community, who have all supported them tremendously since the beginning of Lauren‘s medical incident and especially through this very difficult time.Visitation with the family will be from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM with a celebration of Lauren's life at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.The family requests that no flowers be sent. The Lauren D. Moss Memorial Scholarship has been established in memory of Lauren (Class of 2019) and awarded to a graduating track athlete who has overcome challenges, and who will continue his/her education in preparation for a career in a health or medical field.  Donations can be made in her name of the scholarship to: Kennett Education Foundation, P.O. Box 849, Kennett Square, PA  19348

Obituary Preview: Sylvia Jeffries Ristine of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.  She was 83 years old.Born in England, Sylvia was the daughter of Frank Jeffries and Violet Rigdin Jeffries.She was the beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Walton Ristine who died in June 2020.Sylvia was the beloved mother of Donna Maglione (Michael) and the late Rose Burns (Paul); grandmother of Salvatore J. Palladino, Joseph V. Palladino, Todd Burns and Zachary Burns, Kelly Mattis (Mark), Sarah Ristine, Emily Ristine, Julia Ristine, Alyssa Ristine; great-grandmother of Hailey Burns and Gianna Burns.  She is also survived by Chuck's sons, Charles R. "Randy" Ristine (Teresa) and Scott J. Ristine (Kathleen).  She was predeceased by her brothers, Ronnie and Frankie Jeffries.Per Sylvia's wishes, her service and burial will be private.  The family has asked for this to be honored.

Obituary Preview: Ross Hugo Weaver was born to David Quartus and Ingrid Othelia (Hugo) Weaver on February 9, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas.  He lost his year-long battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away on March 16, 2021 in his Pennsylvania home at age 67, surrounded by his family.  He and Anne Marie Spencer were married on October 14, 1978 in Oswego, Kansas.  He is survived by his wife, Anne, and their daughter, Hannah, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidate.  He is also survived by brothers David Weaver (Barbara), Aurora, CO, Thomas “Tom” Weaver, (Henrietta Tranum) Falmouth, MA, and Grant Weaver (Santa Mendoza), Groton, CT.Ross was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas.  He attended Jesse Chisholm Elementary School, Mead Junior High, and East High School (class of 1972).  Ross received his undergraduate degree in pharmacy from the University of Kansas in 1977, Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee in 1980 and completed a Post-Doc fellowship in Pharmacokinetics at the University of Minnesota in 1982.  While working at the American Medical Association in Chicago as a Senior Scientist, Ross completed his Master of Business degree at the University of Chicago.The street Ross grew up on had more than 60 kids on it and every day he could run out and find a game of football, baseball, or kick the can to join.  He filled his weekend with such activities despite fighting childhood asthma.On a rare summer night not spent playing with the neighborhood kids, Ross challenged himself to locate the “mystery man” in a radio contest.  Ten-year old Ross convinced his mother to drive him across town for the contest and did in fact find the mystery man and win the prize.From a young age, Ross was an avid reader, consuming fiction, non-fiction, and subjects related to his academics.  In high school, one of his favorite activities was playing Devil’s Advocate during current events class with his friend, Fred Harvey.  The two of them always took the minority position, which drove their teacher crazy.Ross was not only a high achiever academically but was also a good athlete.  As he grew out of his asthma, he competed in high school sports, played on the golf team, and earned a letter in wrestling, but baseball was his biggest love.As Ross graduated high school, his interest in athletics dwindled but his love of books and learning remained throughout his life.  Anne remembers as they were dating, how she enjoyed listening to hours of Ross talking about The Teachings of Don Juan as experienced by Carlos Castaneda.  The two of them enjoyed scuba diving, skiing, and traveling to new places together, often with friends and family.In 1998, they were blessed with their daughter Hannah who remains the joy of their lives.  Ross doted on his daughter, stopping just before she became too spoiled.  One of Hannah’s favorite memories was when Ross pretended that he was a horse and every evening would carry her up the stairs on his back.Ross also instilled in his daughter a strong work ethic, a trait that he also exhibited throughout his life.  After working for two major pharmaceutical companies in the Wilmington, DE area, Ross established the first of four businesses he owned as a partner or sole owner, including Clinical SCORE and Drug Development Insights (DDI).Ross firmly believed in advocating for patients which resulted in the co-founding of Clinical SCORE.  The work done at Clinical SCORE provides a platform on which patients’ voices and experiences during clinical trials can be heard and presented.  This ultimately goes toward improving patient resources and experiences. Clinical SCORE will continue his legacy under the same beliefs and goals.Ross will always live in our hearts remembered as a loving husband, father and brother as well as a fair, kind generous man. The memorial service time will be LIVESTREAMED ONLY at 12:00PM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  The site login will be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiTXttJGdTwPlease leave a favorite memory of Ross, or a personal thought for the family, on the Tribute Wall of this online obituary by selecting the tab above.The family requests that NO flowers be sent. Please consider a memorial donation to the Medical Center of Wisconsin, where Ross was cared for and treated.  https://mcwsupport.mcw.edu/wecarefund?_ga=2.28500156.1247262388.1616423965-590456103.1616423965 OR Willow Tree Hospice, https://locations.amedisys.com/pa/kennettsquare/willow-tree-hospice-care.html

Obituary Preview: In Loving Memory of Teresa Marie Waller September 15, 1939 - March 14, 2021Teresa Marie Waller (nee Zunino) passed away at Reading Hospital on Sunday, March 14, 2021.  She was 81 years old.Born in Avondale, Pennsylvania, Teresa was the daughter of the late Augusto and Alfonsina Zunino.  Teresa was a life-long Catholic and member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale.  She enjoyed attending Mass and participating in the various events of the parish.She was a stay at home mother when here daughters were young and as they entered school she was a frequent "lunch room" mom and chaperoned many field trips.Teresa worked part-time as a bank teller for Wells Fargo and enjoyed talking to the customers.  She made many friends throughout her years at the bank.Teresa graduated from Kennett High School in 1957.  She met her future husband, Pat Waller, at the gas station he owned in 1961.  The two were married in 1963 and shared 57 years of marriage until Pat passed away in January of this year.Teresa loved hosting parties at her home over the years and between birthday parties, sacraments, bridal and baby showers, hosted well over 100.  She always loved being around her family and enjoyed cooking dinner, especially for her children and grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Teresa was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Clarence "Pat" Waller, daughter, Christina Waller and siblings, Joseph L. Zunino, Lena D. Lovisa and Anna M. Marrone.Teresa is survived by daughters, Patrice Leonard of Avondale and Cathy Tornari (Larry) of Kennett Square; grandchildren, Mazzie and Joshua Miller; brothers, Harry Zunino (Eddie) of Avondale and Anthony Zunino (Kay) of West Grove; Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Her viewing will be from 10:00AM until 10:45AM and Funeral Mass at 11:00AM on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Catholic Church, 8910 Gap-Newport Pike, Avondale.  Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square.

Obituary Preview: William "Bill" Paul Hauser of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away on March 14, 2021.  He was 86 years old .Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bill was the son of the late Louis William Hauser and Marie Hafertepen Hauser.“Bill” Hauser loved to learn - in school, from his friends, and throughout his life.  The son of a tailor and a housewife, he was the first member of his family to graduate from high school and college.  He attended the University of Notre Dame and would go on to earn his Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of Rochester.  Holding two postdoctoral fellowships, one at the Carnegie Institute and the other at his Alma Mater, Notre Dame, he became an expert in physical and photochemistry.  His learning was not only restricted to the classroom.  During college he worked as an assistant to a pipe fitter at Cincinnati Chemical Works, a job he credited for learning many of the practicalities that shaped his career.  He continued to be inspired by others well after his formal education.  Whether it was art, history or the appreciation of music he continued to take classes and engage in the life of the mind.  Bill was exceptional at whatever professional task he set before him.  He was employed at NASA, at DuPont, and finished his career at Ratner and Prestia.  Beginning as a bench chemist working on issues of basic science and their application to industry, Bill would obtain two patents.  It was during his time at DuPont that Bill found his professional calling, intellectual property, where he developed patents for scientists working in the corporation.  His competency was well recognized and upon his retirement he co-founded the Wilmington office of Breneman, Georges & Krikelis to continue his work on intellectual property.  His career in patent law is distinguished by a record in which not one of his numerous patent filings was ever overturned.Bill was also a skilled and passionate photographer, marrying his loves of chemistry and art. Whether it was on his many travels with his beloved wife Jean, scuba diving trips, or walks around Longwood Gardens, Bill was constantly inspired by the simple joys of light, form and composition.  He would share this gift of the world through slide shows and presentations well into his time at Cartmel and Crosslands, where he was a member of the photography club.Bill was also known for being a compassionate and devoted husband, father and friend.  He supported and encouraged Jean as she obtained her M.S. and Psy.D.  He passed on his love of learning to his three boys, all of whom would obtain advanced degrees in topics ranging from International Studies, to Archaeology, and Chemistry.  Like Jean, he was truly a mentor to his sons, encouraging them to be both assertive yet thoughtful, ambitious and humble, responsible and caring.  His confidence was sought out by friends and colleagues alike, for his compassion, balance, and clarity of thought. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn “Jean” Hauser for 54 years who died on March 2, 2021; father of Paul Edward Hauser, Mark William Hauser and Steven Louis Hauser; grandfather of Daniel, Phoebe, Robert and Evelyn.  Bill was predeceased by his sister, Mary Lois (Hauser) Braun Due to the current restrictions his Funeral Mass will be private.  The Mass will be livestreamed at 12:00PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from St. Patrick Church.  https://venue.streamspot.com/66c95b9b

Obituary Preview: Michael J. Wendle of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021.  He was 74 years old.Michael had a happy childhood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania with his parents, sisters and very close friends.  He spent summers at his family’s Camp Pleasant, PA, cottage fishing, canoeing, swimming, and trying to avoid snakes.  Skiing, football practice/games, and dating filled his teenage years in addition to a variety of vehicles—an old Chevy, an Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite (a favorite of his friends who felt super cool tooling around in it), and finally a behemoth Cadillac which replaced the Sprite due to an unfortunate mix-up of a forward gear instead of reverse.  College years were spent at Penn State in State College making new friends in the Delta Upsilon fraternity house, studying for a biochemistry degree, and becoming a life-long Nittany Lion fan.  After graduation Michael worked for the DuPont Company at Chambers Works in Deepwater, NJ, as a chemist.He met his future wife Susan Aeschliman at DuPont, they married a year later and enjoyed a 50-year marriage and two terrific sons, Michael, Jr. and Andrew.  Michael transferred to Photo Products at DuPont and worked 24 years building a successful career in sales living in Long Island; Schenectady, NY; Hockessin, DE; Morristown, NJ; Lincoln, MA and Chadds Ford.  Retirement highlights included a move to Tullamore in West Chester and two special weddings that brought wonderful young women, Dena Jordan and Sarah Dunn, into his family.  He enjoyed his new friends, gardening, reading, golfing with his wife and often walking with her at Winterthur and Longwood Gardens, and the pure pleasure of celebrating the births of five grandchildren:  Devon, Maylee, Mason, Henry, and Renee.  Life was good watching them mature, marveling at their abilities, and being proud of his sons and daughters-in-law for their committed, loving parenting.He was predeceased by his parents, the late Edgar and the late Frances Donley Wendle; and brother in law, Toni Bielski.  He is also survived by his sisters, Diane Wendle Fink (Karl) and Martha Wendle Bielski. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 1:30 p.m. at the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.  The visitation and service will be LIVESTREAMED via YouTube.  The link will be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q12_LlvqslkInterment will follow the service in Lower Brandywine Cemetery, Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE.

Obituary Preview: Thomas C. Ragan August 17, 1941 - March 8, 2021 at 1:05 pm Veteran. Husband. Father. PopPopDad wanted the words listed above to be the first line of his obituary and he wanted to be known as a Veteran first.  His Letters of Commendation addressed our father’s ‘exemplary, meticulous and diligent manner’ in the ‘processing and reallocation of personnel’ throughout the Eighth United States Army both Stateside and in Southeast Asia.  After our mother Margo died in 2018, I asked him about his volunteer work at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery.  He told me that he while in the Army he processed young men before they went to Vietnam.  It was his job at one point to record their military identification details and whom stateside would be next of kin.  Working at the Cemetery allowed him on a daily basis to see names come across his desk and he felt honor bound to see if any jolted his memory of a young soldier so many decades ago.Our mother’s death shattered him.  Anyone who knew them together witnessed the genuine affection, humor and love that they shared.  For those in attendance, there were few dry eyes during their 50th Anniversary when Dad sang to her Kenny Rogers, “Through the Years.”  He would have done anything for her.Paul called Dad the original “Superman.”  Dad beat the odds by receiving a dual kidney- pancreas transplant in 1993.  Subsequent years added health issues but he always rebounded. Our Dad was the Man of Steel until Mom died.Waiting for that transplant back in the early 90s, Dad asked me to write his obituary.  “How did my father uniquely love us?” I wondered.  It was 1982 and Sweetlands by Ezra Stone and Bud Smith was a play in Newtown.  I was petrified to be on stage but my best friend Cara Godwin insisted I join her.  I had one word to say on stage in a long dress borrowed from her mother.  Simon & Garfunkel piped in the background and as “Bridge over Troubled Waters” hit a crescendo, I said “1979” and all of a sudden in the darkened Council Rock auditorium this person stood up and with a raucous voice, started clapping, whooping and yelling my name.  Afterwards, I asked Dad how he could embarrass me that way.  He told me that at that precise moment in time he wanted me and me alone to know how courageous I was and for his praise to not get lost in the general applause at the end of the performance. Dad of 1992 wanted to save Paul’s grand slam baseball as he told me that my brother had an innate leadership and athleticism that was to be admired.  Dad used to say to me how Paul was the type of boy that people naturally followed.  Dad of 2021, with fear and love stoked by delirium retold to a hospice nurse all of Paul’s triumphs both personally and professionally.  The hospice nurse asked which of my brother’s dishes as a Chef, was my father’s favorite.  I wrote down verbatim what he said ..”my favorite is whichever is on my plate.”  Their humor was unique to them and many of us feel that the “Ragan Humor” is an acquired taste! ‘PopPop’ did not come about until the arrival of Emma in 2002.  As with my mom as ‘MomMom’, our father treasured his granddaughter.  Emma always understood Dad and she had an ability to tease him, cajole him and make him feel special.  My sons, Luca and Bastián looked forward to their times with my parents as trips to Mt. Fuji and Goodnoes were always on the list.  After Mom died, the boys now teens got to engage with PopPop on a more relatable level.  Luca and PopPop even got their driver’s licenses renewed together! (It’s okay. Dad did not drive.  He said to me that having a driver’s license made him feel young again and gave him a sense of dignity that belied his failing health.)My dad in so many ways was my hero.  He taught me to love my country, our government.  He taught me about loyalty.  He was my Brownie girl scout leader, CYO parent, chaperone at dances, and even my partner in a twist contest at the Newtown Swim Club where I lifeguarded.  Growing up, I always knew that my father had my back.Dad is predeceased by his parents, Charles and ‘Dolly the Great’ Ragan; sisters, Patti (Ragan) Krysinski, Sue (Ragan) MacNeil and Mary Ragan.Tom is survived by his daughter, Jocelyn S. (Ragan) Micolucci, her husband Louis M. Micolucci, and grandsons Luca and Bastián Micolucci. His son, Paul T. Ragan and granddaughter, Emma S. Ragan also survive him. A Catholic Mass will be held at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 11am.  Family greetings will take place the hour prior to Mass.  The Funeral Mass will be LIVESTREAMED.  see  http://www.standrewnewtown.com/Internment will be privately held at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Nicholas “Nick” Paul White, 23, of Allentown, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in an automobile accident.  Nick was born on July 22, 1997 in Red Bank, New Jersey, the son of David and Amy (Nardacci) White.As Nick’s family moved states, he attended various schools in New York (Lynnwood Elementary School, Guilderland), Florida (Rainbow Elementary School and Tuskawilla Middle School, Oviedo), and Texas (McCullough Junior High and The Woodlands).  In 2015, he graduated from The Woodlands, where he played outfield for The Highlanders baseball team.Upon his family’s relocation to Pennsylvania, Nick enrolled at DeSales University, where he majored in Communications with a focus in Sports Broadcasting, and he played outfield for the Bulldogs baseball team.  Nick earned many awards, including: MAC Freedom Second Team All-Conference, 2018; MAC Freedom First Team All-Conference, 2019; and an appointment to the All-Region Baseball Team, 2019.  Nick graduated in May 2019.Even before graduation from DeSales, Nick followed his passion and began reporting for SEC TV2 Sports.  He remained at TV2, reporting on local sports, until Covid-19 altered the athletic landscape in PA.  In August of 2020, Nick became a Sales Center Leader with the sales team at Bimbo Bakeries, USA.  It delighted Nick to follow in his Dad’s footsteps, in the ‘family business’, and to work with family and friends.  Once he started at Bimbo, he and his girlfriend, Emily Kattner, whom he lovingly called Katnip, got an apartment together, and in it, they celebrated their one-year anniversary.Nick is survived by his parents David and Amy of Chadds Ford; his siblings Olivia (Will Brock) and Gabrielle; his grandparents Marsha and Claude Rousseau, and Kathryn Nardacci.  He is predeceased by his grandfather, Julio Nardacci, whom he adored.  So much so, that he tattooed his Papa’s name on his shoulder.Big-hearted, caring, generous, a beautiful soul—Nick, with his warm laugh, lit up a room.  Nick loved family and friends.  His positive outgoing energy was contagious.  Everyone felt welcome in Nick’s presence.  He could be silly or serious, whatever a situation needed.  He gave people he loved Nicknames (Silly-Billy-Willy can testify to that).  Or renamed their pets for them.  He loved animals, especially his cats, Fig and Mouchie.  He brought people together to have fun—play whiffle ball or ping pong, sample beer at a brew pub, float on innertubes down the Brandywine River—and to live in the moment.  By day, he loved the noise and bustle and spirit of a big family and a lot of friends.  But when the house grew still and quiet, he’d hang with his mom watching Netflix, playing pool, and talking to the early morning hours.He collected watches, but he was always late.  He never missed a day of school, but he couldn’t get there on time.  He drove six hours roundtrip on a workday to vote in the 2020 presidential election.  He cooked chicken parmesan while he listened to G-Eazy.  He never lived in California, but he always rooted for the Angels.  He climbed mountains in the Adirondacks, but he wore Gucci, and he never had a hair out of place.  Brutal brutal toaster strudel.  Nick loved life.Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux in Kennett Square.  Due to Covid-19, there will be no calling hours or funeral, at this time.  The family hope to hold a memorial service at a future date, to be announced on this website, in the coming months.Please leave a favorite memory of Nick, or a personal thought for the family, on the Tribute Wall of this online obituary by selecting the tab above.To view tribute video below, click on right arrow key.

Obituary Preview: Mimi Adler of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at Kendal at Longwood on Thursday March 4, 2021.  She was 91 years old.She was the beloved wife of the late Max Alder and the mother of Nancy Alder.She will be buried privately alongside her husband in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Marilyn “Jean” Hauser of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away on March 2, 2021.  She was 80 years old.Born in Duluth, Minnesota, Jean was the daughter of Walter G. Plys and Mary Kapla Plys.Jean was a wife, a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, doctor, and friend.  She was all that, and so much more.  A consummate caregiver, Jean spent her life in service to others.  Upon graduation from Saint Scholastica, she worked as an ICU nurse in Chicago and as a visiting nurse caring for the city's most disadvantaged.  In New Jersey she found her calling and cared for people’s mental health first as a psychiatric nurse and then as a clinical psychologist.  She held a practice in Southeastern Pennsylvania for 27 years where she worked tirelessly with patients as they learned to cope with trauma, anxiety and depression.  She never let a request for help go unanswered.  Jean was there for people even after she retired, she continued to help people in need volunteering in many places including the hospice care facility at the Crosslands community.  The lives she touched will never be fully counted.Jean also had a life-long commitment to education as a way to improve herself and others.  She was the first member of her family to receive a college degree and would go on to obtain a doctorate in clinical psychology.  She held teaching positions in Psychological nursing at Rutgers University and the University of Delaware.  In the past two decades she enjoyed teaching meditation at OSHER, the University of Delaware’s school for continuing education.  This commitment to education extended to informal settings.  She led meditation sessions with her friends and neighbors at the Kendall-Crosslands community.Above all, she was devoted to her husband, family and friends by whom she will be sorely missed.  She was the beloved wife of William Paul Hauser for 54 years; mother of Paul Edward Hauser, Mark William Hauser and Steven Louis Hauser; grandmother of Daniel, Phoebe, Robert and Evelyn; sister of Carol Ann Plys Krause and Richard Plys.  In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her sister, Kay Plys Santora. Due to the current restrictions her Funeral Mass will be private.  The Mass will be livestreamed at 12:00PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from St. Patrick Catholic Church: https://venue.streamspot.com/66c95b9b

Obituary Preview: Leonard Paul Gineitis of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, March 2, 2021.  He was 74 years old.  Born in Hanover, Germany, he was the son of Henrikas Gineitis and Marija Peciulyte Gineitis. He was the beloved husband of Linda Ann Gineitis; father of Deana Standen (Michael, Jr.), Kristina Saville (Blake) and Alex Gineitis (Samuel Giunta); grandfather of Delaney Standen, Tripp Standen, and Anya Saville; brother of Algi Gineitis and sister of Aldona Charlton. Lenny loved life.  He had many passions that resulted in huge achievements.  He won two gold medals from his time as an Olympian playing basketball for Lithuania.  He achieved great success in the business world as a high-level executive.  Later, he worked with special needs children.  Lenny was so caring and genuine; he truly loved the Lord. When he retired, he found a community he loved at Calvary Chapel.  Lenny got so much joy from participating in various bible studies and prayer groups.  He loved meeting with his bible study group at Wegman's every week and eventually moved the group meetings to his own garage (a group he fondly referred to as "the garage warriors").  Lenny had such a huge impact on his community in every way.  He was the greatest husband and father to his family.  He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren Delaney, Tripp, and Anya. He equally loved his furry friends Howie, Kramer, Stella, Martin, Patrick, and Cosette. Always a coach, always ready with a hilarious (and intentional) mispronunciation of common words. He loved to make everyone laugh.  He pushed his family to be their best selves.  The family will miss him and were so lucky to know him. And while their pain is profound, they rejoice in knowing that his suffering is over.  Lenny is with Christ.  His family will live on with their fond memories and hope that the way they carry on in living, will lead them to seeing him again. Lenny G, the man, the myth, the legend.  He will be missed forever.  A viewing will be from 12:30PM until 1:30PM with a prayer service at 1:30PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION of MATTHEW GENEREUX, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.  Services will be streamed at:   https://www.facebook.com/longwoodfuneralhomecremationA memorial service will be at 11:00AM with a visitation with the family from 10:00AM until the service time on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Calvary Chapel of Delaware County,  500 Brandywine Drive, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Memorial donations may be made to Calvary Chapel of Delaware County, https://ccdelco.com/give/  OR  Charity Water, https://www.charitywater.org/the-tributary

Obituary Preview: James Roy Chandler of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away at his home on Thursday, February 25, 2021.  He was 72 years old.Born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Roy J. Chandler and Geneva Bender Chandler.He was the beloved husband for 45 years of Nancy R. Chandler; father of Stephen Chandler (Traci), James Chandler (Kayla), Richard Chandler (Cameron) and Jeffrey Chandler (Emily); grandfather of Will, Ben, Graham, Rowan, Harbor, Thayer and Carson; brother of Jacqueline Claire Kilpatrick (Bernard).Jim honorably served in the United States Navy and had long career as a boiler engineer.  He enjoyed camping at the beach with family and friends.  Jim spent countless years coaching his four sons in soccer and baseball.  He was very active in the scouts where he was Scout Master for Troop 191 in Avondale.  Jim loved listening to his "doo woop" music and spoiling his grandchildren.  He will be missed by all who knew him.Services will be private. Memorial donations in Jim's memory can be made to Brandywine River Valley Hospice https://lhcgroup.com/locations/brandywine-river-valley-hospice/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=google_my_business -or- LVAD @ Christiana Care https://christianacare.org/donors/

Obituary Preview: Simon Jimenez Cisneros passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Seasons Hospice.  He was 63 years old.He was the beloved husband of Graciela Lopez Guzman; father of Juan Jimenez Lopez, Cristina Jimenez López, Carlos Jimenez Lopez, Erika Jimenez López, Elias Jimenez Lopez and Daniela Jimenez López; grandfather of 12; brother of Jesus Jimenez Cisneros, Jose Jimenez Cisneros, Josefina Jimenez Cisneros, Evelio Jimenez Cisneros, Leonel Jimenez Cisneros, Sergio Jimenez Cisneros, Elias Jimenez Cisneros, Antonio Jimenez Cisneros.A viewing will be from 5:00PM until 6:30PM with a Funeral Mass at 6:30PM on Friday, March 5, 2021 at St. Rocco Parish, 313 Sunny Dell Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania.Burial will be in Mexico.Simon Jimenez Cisneros falleció el miércoles 24 de febrero de 2021 en Seasons Hospice. Tenía 63 años. Fue el amado esposo de Graciela López Guzmán; padre de Juan Jimenez Lopez, Cristina Jimenez López, Carlos Jimenez Lopez, Erika Jimenez López, Elias Jimenez Lopez y Daniela Jimenez López; abuelo de 12; hermano de Jesus Jimenez Cisneros, Jose Jimenez Cisneros, Josefina Jimenez Cisneros, Evelio Jimenez Cisneros, Leonel Jimenez Cisneros, Sergio Jimenez Cisneros, Elias Jimenez Cisneros, Antonio Jimenez Cisneros. La visita será de 5:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. con una misa fúnebre a las 6:30 p.m. el viernes 5 de marzo de 2021 en St. Rocco Parish, 313 Sunny Dell Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania. El entierro será en México.

Obituary Preview: Isabel Tapia passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Newark, Delaware.  He was 70 years old.He was the beloved husband of Hermelinda Garcia; father of Jose Tapia, Veronica Tapia, Norma Tapia and Azucena Tapia; grandfather of Jessica Garcia Tapia, Daniel Garcia Tapia, David Garcia Tapia, Vanessa Garcia Tapia, Jennifer Marquez Tapia, Mauricio Marquez Tapia, Valeria Mora Tapia and Bryan Mora Tapia; brother of Evangelina Tapia, Pascual Tapia, Silvestre Tapia, Lorenzo Tapia, Baltazar Tapia, Maria Tapia, Juvenal Tapia, Robertina Tapia and Jose Tapia.A viewing will be from 5:00PM until 6:30PM with a Funeral Mass at 6:30PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Rocco Parish, 313 Sunny Dell Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania.Burial will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at All Saints Cemetery, Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington.Isabel Tapia falleció el sábado 20 de febrero de 2021 en Christiana Care. Tenía 70 años. Fue el amado esposo de Hermelinda García; padre de José Tapia, Verónica Tapia, Norma Tapia y Azucena Tapia; abuelo de Jessica García Tapia, Daniel García Tapia, David García Tapia, Vanessa García Tapia, Jennifer Márquez Tapia, Mauricio Márquez Tapia, Valeria Mora Tapia y Bryan Mora Tapia; hermano de Evangelina Tapia, Pascual Tapia, Silvestre Tapia, Lorenzo Tapia, Baltazar Tapia, Maria Tapia, Juvenal Tapia, Robertina Tapia y Jose Tapia. La visita será de 5:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. con una misa fúnebre a las 6:30 p.m. el miércoles 3 de marzo de 2021 en St. Rocco Parish, 313 Sunny Dell Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania. El entierro será a la 1:00 PM el jueves 4 de marzo de 2021 en All Saints Cemetery, Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington.

Obituary Preview: *UPDATED MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCED*Gail Chase of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away at her home as she wished on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  She was 59 years old.Born in Jennersville, Gail was the daughter of late Lovell T. Chase and Edna Kirk Chase.She was the beloved mother of Brian Shepard; sister of Linda C. Brown, Thomas K. Chase, Michael K. Chase and (Elizabeth) Faye White.  Gail is also survived by her mother Edna Kirk Chase.A celebration of Gail's life will be at 1:00PM on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at the LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION of MATTHEW GENEREUX, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.  Visitation with the family will be from 12:00PM until 1:00PM. Live streamed services will begin at 1PM.  https://youtu.be/doJrskvUTOc Gail was adamant that no flowers be sent.  Please consider a memorial donation to help others.  Brandywine Valley SPCA, https://bvspca.org/  ,  Lions Club of Kennett Square, P.O. BOX 413, Kennett Square, PA 19348  or  Kennett Food Cupboard, https://www.kacsonline.net/food-cupboard.html

Obituary Preview: Marjorie "Marge" Rimmer passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  She was 92 years old.  She was the daughter of John Joseph Mitchell and Ida Shoemaker Mitchell.Marge was the beloved wife of the late James W. Rimmer, Sr.; mother of James W. Rimmer, Jr. (Peg) and Janis Smith (late Curt); grandmother of James Rimmer, III., Joseph Rimmer, Matthew Smith and Tracy Donohue (George); great-grandmother of 6 and great-great grandmother of 1.Services and burial in Longwood Cemetery will be private.

Obituary Preview: David G. Cox, Jr. passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021.  He was 78 years old.He is survived by his children, Anita Samis and Jonathan Cox; grandchildren, Kyle Samis and Jesse Cox; and sisters, Carol Funk and Linda Lankin.Burial in Longwood Cemetery will be private. Memorial donations in David's name can be made to: Appalachian Mountain Club - https://www.outdoors.org/about/mission

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Eleanor Hochhauser.

Obituary Preview: Eric Horne passed away suddenly on February 12, 2021.  He was 33 years old.Eric attended Avon Grove High School.  He enjoyed riding dirt bikes as a youth and later reveled his artistic talents as a tatoo artist.  He worked in the construction and carpentry trades.He was the beloved son of Amy Pusey Stike (Joe) and Jeffrey Horne (Becky); father of Sarah, Kaylee, Eric., Jr. and Benjamin; brother of Jeremy, Emily, Dylan, Jeffrey, Jennifer and Tyler; grandson of the late Phil and the late Sara Dougherty Pusey and Dan and Ruth Horne; nephew of many aunts and uncles.  He was predeceased by his cousin, Amber Pusey.A memorial luncheon and life celebration will be from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Penn Township Municipal Building, 260 Lewis Road, West Grove.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Clem.

Obituary Preview: Samuel Williamson Swayne of West Chester, Pennsylvania passed away on February 9, 2021.  He was 90 years old.Born in Delaware, Sam was the son of Shirley Swayne and Laura Williamson Swayne.Sam was very active in his community through his service to the Tall Cedars of Lebanon: Main Line Forest 153, with the Free & Accepted Mason of Pennsylvania Kennett Lodge No. 475 and with Longwood Fire Company.Sam was the beloved husband of Pearl Swayne, father of Sandra Leib (Dwayne), Sharon Collins (Randy) and Susan Nickle (Garth); grandfather of Melissa Leib, Diana Leib, Brandon Leib, Brayden Collins, Samantha Nickle and Sean Nickle. A viewing will be on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 1:00PM until 2:00PM with a funeral service to begin at 2:00PM at the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Burial will follow in Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery.  You will also be able to view the services beginning at 1:00PM via Facebook Live.  https://www.facebook.com/longwoodfuneralhomecremation

Obituary Preview: Jo A. Thomas, age 76, of West Grove passed away on February 5, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.She was quiet, kind, and had a deep faith in God.  After she retired she volunteered with Meals on Wheels until she was no longer able.  Jo truly appreciated the beauty of nature and loved watching deer.  She also enjoyed John Wayne movies and watching NASCAR with her brothers-in-law.Jo was predeceased by her parents, George and Marie Thomas.  She is survived by sisters Violet Peirson and Joyce Brooks, brother David Thomas, nephews David, Cody, Luke, nieces Linda, Lisa, Kayla, and Rebecca as well as several great nieces and nephews.We extend heartfelt thanks to Jo’s team from Holisticare Hospice and the entire staff of Twin Pines Health Care Center.  True to Jo’s private nature, she asked that there be no funeral service.  Please honor her memory by going outside for a breath of fresh air, rejoicing in the sunshine and snow and the creatures in the meadow.  Above all else, please treat each other with kindness and respect.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Baby Girl Guerrero-Lopez.