Born on Easton, Shirley moved to Philadelphia and married Walter Winther, with whom she recently celebrated a 67th wedding anniversary. As an artist, she became passionate about the Wyeth school of art. She was the owner of the Chadds Ford Art Gallery since the early 1970s and promoted the artwork and careers of scores of local artists over the years. She adored her family and spending time with her grandchildren in Chadds Ford, Vermont, Maine, and Ocean City.

She is survived by her husband, Walter; son Robert (Nancy); daughters Janice (Kurt) and Jackie (Bill); as well as grandchildren Bryan Winther (Melanie), Kelly Sweeney (Tim), Lauren Boredenko (Chris), Scott McCoy, Michael Murrison, and Jon Murrison; and great-granddaughter, Lily.

Plans are pending for a celebration of life in the spring or early summer. Donations in her memory may be made to PBS TV-WHYY, 150 N. 6th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. Online condolences may be made at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

Walter Joseph Reider, 94, of Melbourne Fla., died on Jan. 20 at Linden Hall Nursing Home in Kennett Square.

He was the longtime companion of Peggy Whitehead, and husband of the late Muriel Cody, who died in 2005 and with whom he shared over 20 years of a very happy marriage. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Walter and the late Anna (Karoly) Reider. He served our country in the Navy during World War II in the South Pacific on Eniwetok Island. He was a truck driver for National 101 and Eastern on the Ball in New Jersey, retiring to Florida in 1975. He loved fishing and boating, especially off the coast of New Jersey with his nephew, Robert, and during his retirement years in Florida. He could fix anything and had a gift working with his hands. He was well known for his sense of humor, easygoing attitude, hard work, and love of people. He made friends wherever he went and was well loved by his family.

Survivors include, in addition to Peggy, one stepson, William Cody (Alice) of San Jose Calif.; one brother, Albert Reider (Ann) of Easton, Pa.; two grandchildren, Evan and Carey; three nieces, Doris Mucha, Ann Preston and Mary Daly and their families; nephew Robert; and grandnieces and nephews, Evan, Geoffrey and Olivia. He was predeceased by one brother, Lawrence; and two sisters, Dolores and Caroline.

ETHEL CLOUD BOGLE
Ethel Cloud Bogle, 83, of Strickersville, Pa., passed away on Jan. 19 at her home.

She was born at home in Strickersville in 1931 to the late Willis M. and Florence E. Cloud. She attended a one-room schoolhouse in Strickersville, and graduated from Newark High School in 1950. She worked as a secretary for a construction company in Newark, Del., and then went to Hercules Powder Company for six-and-a-half years. While raising her family, she worked part time for National 5&10 in Newark, and then worked for The DuPont Company (Louviers in Newark) for 25-and-a-half years. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, travel, cooking, gardening, crocheting, and caring for her devoted husband and family. She cherished her family and friends.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, John F. Bogle, Jr.; a wonderful daughter, Jane B. Campbell and her husband Tony of San Diego, Calif.; and a wonderful son, Paul F. Bogle of Mt. Airy, Md. Her daughter in-law, Jenny W. Bogle, preceded her in death. She is also survived by four granddaughters, Andrea and Tara Campbell of San Diego, Calif., Holly Diaz of Clarksburg, Md., and Stephanie Bogle of Easton, Md.

ALBERTA H. SMITH

Alberta H. Smith, 101, of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 21 at the Pocopson Home.

She was the wife of LeRoy T. Smith, who passed away in 1977, and with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mildred Chaffee Hufford. She was a secretary at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester for more than 20 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the Unionville Presbyterian Church, a past member of the Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Chester County Hospital Auxiliary, East Lynn Grange and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling, and she had visited all 50 states. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

She is survived by one son, Barry L. Smith and his wife Phyllis of Kennett Square; three grandsons, Brian Smith and his wife Debbie, Kevin Smith and his wife Sue, and Barry Smith and his fiancée Jenn; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Harrry Hufford, Bill Hufford, John Hufford and Pete Hufford; and one sister, Florence Highfield.

Peter Ronald Eason, 87, of Glen Mills, died on Jan. 21 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester.

He was the husband of Jacqueline Palumbo Eason, who died in 2014, and with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Peter R. Eason and the late Eileen Henderson Eason. He served our country during World War II in the Navy. He was a proud member of the Fire Department of New York for over 20 years. He worked and studied hard and achieved the rank of lieutenant, and eventually Captain, leading Rescue 2 Company in Brooklyn. He often put his life in danger and saved many lives during his career. This station is known to be one of the busiest fire stations in the country. The love of his life was his wife Jackie, and the family that they raised together. He devoted himself to ensuring their well-being and was an active participant in all their lives.

He is survived by his sons and daughters, Linda Bartunek and her husband George of Baiting Hollow N.Y., Donna Kiernan and her husband Frank of West Chester Pa., Peter and his wife Renee of Milford, Conn., and Thomas and his wife Krista of Niskayuna N.Y.; one sister, Joan Silveira of Pismo Beach, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Clifford C. Harkins, 82, of West Grove, died on Jan. 24 at the Crozer Keystone Hospice Residence at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, Pa.