LINDA HOLTZCLAW

Linda Justice Holtzclaw, age 80, of Kennett Square, went home to Jesus on May 2 after battling kidney disease and dementia.

Linda was born to Paul and Justine Justice on Sept. 28, 1939 in Ashland, Kentucky.  After graduating from Ashland High School in 1957, she went on to study biology at University of Kentucky, earning a  Bachelor of Science degree.  While there, Linda met her husband, Lee, at a University of Kentucky football game. They married in 1962 and celebrated 58 years of incredible love and companionship, traveling the world together and were blessed with three daughters and nine grandchildren.

Linda was an avid artist and lover of nature and animals.  She was deeply inspired by color and used it to express herself.  She painted in oil and acrylic, subjects ranging from  landscapes, animals, and flowers to portraits and nativity scenes.  She had many creative talents besides painting, whether she was sewing prom dresses, flower arranging, cooking, creating wedding veils, or simply setting the dinner table, Linda put her heart into her craft.  

She served her community in many ways over the years, volunteering at Meals on Wheels, Door of Hope, and Christian Womens Club to name a few.  A member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, and Grace Fellowship Church over the years. She was a faithful prayer warrior and especially loved growing in Christ with her Sharing Group family.

Linda was predeceased by her parents Paul and Justine Justice, and her brother, Paul Justice. She is survived by her husband Lee Holtzclaw, her daughters Lorinda (Jon) Taylor, Lynn (Scott) Simpson, and Luanne Holtzclaw, and her grandchildren, Christopher (Nicole) Holtzclaw, Matthew Taylor, Andrew (Dani) Taylor, Julia Simpson, Rachel Taylor, Scott Alex Simpson, Sarah Taylor, Rebekah Taylor, and Mikaela Taylor, and her siblings Margaret "Peggy" (David) Harman, and George (Carol) Justice, her sister-in-law Mary Justice.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood for the way they cared for Linda over the past three years.

A family service and interment will be held privately, with a public Celebration of Life to be scheduled when allowed. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Linda J. Holtzclaw to Samaritan's Purse at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/linda-j-holtzclaw-kennett-square-pa.

To view Linda’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit  www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square.

ROBERT KINDERMAN

Robert “Bob” Richard Kinderman, of Wilmington, Del., passed away after a brief illness on May 3. He was 73.

Bob was born on January 8, 1947 in Lancaster, Pa. and grew up in West Grove.  He graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1965.  After high school he served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam era. Bob moved to Delaware in 1969 and later attended Goldey Beacom College, where he majored in business.  His professional career began in sales. He started his own business in 1976 and was a successful painter and paperhanger for over 30 years. 

Bob had a flare for all things artistic and was known for his creative and unique projects, not only in interior design, but with eclectic art pieces as well. His work included furniture, jewelry, paintings, leatherwork, and scratchboard.  He was gifted, articulate, and free-spirited. He was known for his off-beat sense of humor and easily made friends wherever he went.

Bob was raised in a Christian home and professed his love for the Lord throughout his life. He often acknowledged God’s hand in his life and recognized God’s beauty in nature. He loved to travel the country to enjoy the landscapes of various regions. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard R. and Irene B. Kinderman.

He is survived by his children Stephanie Kinderman Lorenzana (Jorge), Kristoffer R. Kinderman, Megan L. Kinderman, Klinton R. Kinderman, Kevin F. Kinderman (Brooke), Myra L. Benson (Andrew), their mother Deborah Kinderman, and 21 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Donald R. Kinderman (Nydia) and sister, Linda Jean Van Sant-Stike (Ray).  

A private graveside service will be held at Oxford Cemetery.
Arrangements handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford.
Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Evelyn L. Mains

Evelyn L. Mains, of Landenberg, passed away on April 20 at home. She was 74.
She was the wife of Allen C. Mains, Jr. with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.  

Born in Mountain City, TN, was the daughter of the late Fred Howell and Beulah Helen Eldreth Adams. 

Evelyn was employed with Hewlett-Packard for 30 years, retiring in 2001. 

She attended Landenberg Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Tina L. Pairo of Kennett Square; one brother, David A. Adams of Avondale; and one sister, Linda Dillon of Kennett Square.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford.
Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

DORIS M. DENGLER

Doris M. Dengler, age 92, of Kennett Square, passed away on April 29 at Linden Hall.

She was the daughter of the late Clayton V. and Marie E. Dengler.

She grew up in Lebanon, Pa., moved to New York City in 1958, where she was employed in a law firm and studied at Columbia University School of General Studies and Mills College of Education.  

After graduation she moved to Kennett Square where she taught elementary education and completed her own education with a master’s degree in education from Temple University. 

Doris retired from teaching in 1989 and for almost two decades thereafter worked as a guide in the garden at Winterthur.  During this period of time she traveled extensively in Europe, the United States and Mexico.

Doris had many interests, including politics, literature, art, music, theatre, history and nature.  She also loved people and had a wide circle of friends.

She leaves no children but a family of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and two great-great nieces.  She was predeceased by her only sister, Jeanette and brother-in-law James Hoffman.

Her service will be held privately. 

To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Richard McCoy

Richard McCoy passed away on May 3 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was 84.

Richard faced and fought his illness with courage, never once complaining and always with gratitude to his son Reuben and others, until his body couldn’t continue anymore.  As this chapter is completed, he had a life well lived and a rest well earned.   

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his four siblings, Alberta “Teddy” Flemings, Beatrice “Bea” Jackson, Amanda “Sister,” and Wilbert McCoy.

Richard was born Jan. 15, 1936 to the late Richard J. McCoy and Alberta (Hayes) McCoy in Philadelphia. He was the fourth child out of five.  Richard was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System.  A few years after graduating, he married Delores Harmon on Feb. 16, 1957. She was his wife of thirty-nine years until her death in 1996.  

From this union, four children were born—Robin, Richard Jr., Reuben, and Barbara. In February of 1970, the family purchased a home on 11th Street in the North Philadelphia section of the city. Richard remained in this home forty-nine years until 2020 when he moved in with his daughter Robin and son-in-law Glenn, following a diagnosis of colon cancer. They provided him with excellent care and a loving home environment during his final months of life.  

Richard was well known in his community of forty years.  He was charming, charismatic and a hard worker.  Richard helped to serve those in his neighborhood as a Block Captain working with other community leaders and officials on important issues of the day.  He could always be found helping family and friends.  He was a man of insight whose words of wisdom will no doubt remain with his family and friends forever.

Richard loved the oldies and spent many days listening to the Temptations and the Drifters, two of his favorite groups.  He was a great dancer and always loved a good family party. He also enjoyed cruising the high seas with Robin and Glenn.  Richard also had a passion for classic cars, especially his Red Rambler, which he painted by hand with a regular can of paint and a brush.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory two daughters Robin Wilkins (and her husband Glenn) of Oxford, Barbara McCoy of Philadelphia, two sons Richard McCoy of Tampa FL, and Reuben McCoy and his wife Karen of Sicklerville NJ. Richard also enjoyed the company of nine grandchildren: Christopher, James, Sean (and wife Michelle), Robin, Monica, Michael, Sharon (and husband Kyle), Almedia, and Reuben Jr.  Richard also leaves to cherish his memory Pamela Brockington, a devoted friend and companion of twenty years, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, neighbors and friends. 

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Joseph J. Albright

Joseph J. Albright, 70, of Spring City, formerly of Nottingham, passed away on May 4 at the Phoenixville, Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Barbara Jones Albright.

Born in Altoona, Pa. he was the son of the late Roy E. and Rose Matlack Albright. 

He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army.

He is survived by one son, James D. Albright (Melissa) of Oxford; four grandchildren, Alysa Anderson, Katelynn Anderson, Maddox Albright and Danika Albright; one brother, Andy Albright of Morgantown, Pa.; and one sister, Linda Chalfant of Honey Brook, Pa.

He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Robert Albright.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Oxford.

On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

MARY ELIZABETH ABSHER

Mary Elizabeth (Howell) Absher passed away peacefully on May 6 in her home in Nottingham surrounded by family. She was 78.

Born August 3, 1941 in Pikeville, KY, she was the second child of Levi Howell and Amy Tackett Howell. Amy passed away when Mary was a small child.

Mary and her husband, Charles Absher, recently celebrated their 51st anniversary. Her greatest joy was her faith in Jesus Christ, and her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Wrightsdale Baptist Church and had lived in this area most of her life.

In addition to her husband, Charles, she is survived by two sisters, Ruby Gordon, of Elkton, Md. and Laurene Ferrell (Randall) of Wellington, KY; two daughters, Katherine Brinton (Scott) of Peach Bottom, Pa. and Patricia Herr (Dan) of Chester, MA; and thirteen grandchildren, Christopher Brinton (Amanda), Andrew Brinton (Jaylene), Joe Brinton, Ben Brinton (Rachel), Katherine Nolt (Byron), Evonna Brinton, Charles Barker, Krystyna Barker (Corey Wallace), Vivienne Herr, Evelynn Herr, Carolynn Herr, Gwendolynn Herr, and Judson Herr; also seventeen great-grandchildren, John Brinton, Shelby Brinton, George Brinton, Bethany Brinton, Erika Brinton, Miranda Brinton, Jansen Brinton, Elijah Brinton, Brantley Nolt, Lavonne Nolt, Cordell Nolt, Hailey McColl, Mackenzie Shaffer, Serenity Shaffer, Arianna Shaffer, Colton Wallace, and Genevieve Wallace. She is also survived by Nicole Parks, her friend and loving caregiver.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sara Barker (Chris); brothers, Ballard Howell and Larry Looney; also her father, the Rev. Levi Howell and her mother, Vivienne Howell.

As a result of the restrictions related to public gatherings during the COVID-19 outbreak, a memorial service for Mary will be held at a later date. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary’s memory to the Wrightsdale Baptist Church Building Fund, 310 Little Britain Road South, Peach Bottom, PA 17563.

The arrangements are being handled to Dewald Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dewalds.com. 

Bryse Ayn Ciallella  

Bryse Ayn Ciallella, of Kennett Square, has passed away. She was 34.

She recently graduated from New York University with a master’s degree in journalism.  

Bryse Ayn is survived by her loving grandmother, Deloria Stranahan; her steadfast and beloved brother, Connor Ciallella (and his wife Thaise); her loving father, Bruce Ciallella; her loving brother, Bruce Ciallella (and his wife, Danielle); her loving stepfather, Ralph De Martino; and by her extended De Martino family, Andrew and Ryan De Martino, Matthew De Martino, and Laura Mylnarski, and Kira and Courtney De Martino; the Stranahan, Boellaard and Meyers families; and her mother, Susan Ciallella, who worshipped the ground she walked on. 

She was predeceased by her beloved and devoted sister, Blair Aryn Ciallella, and her beloved and devoted grandfather, Poppy Stranahan.  

Burial services will be private at the Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square.

You are all invited to a memorial service to celebrate Bryse Ayn’s life and to help keep open the door to her life. The date, time and location of the memorial service will be announced as soon as the coronavirus outbreak restrictions allow for public gatherings.

In these very difficult times, the family prays for those who have been lost and for those who are ill. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you join in making a donation to an organization helping in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square. Please share online memorials by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.