LORNA COHEN BINDER

Lorna Binder entered into final rest after a progressive illness. She was 89.

She was a devoted, wife, mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of Mortimer J. Cohen and Helen K. Kalickman. She was the wife of Dr. Martin Binder, who predeceased her.

Lorna was a brilliant pianist, having had the opportunity to work with a New York City orchestra. Most or her adult life was spent in West Bradford, where one of her proudest achievements was that her home was the place in the neighborhood where her children’s friends congregated and made their second home.

In 1996, she and her husband moved to Hershey’s Mill, where she co-hosted the Hershey’s Mill television program broadcasting movies of the golden age of Hollywood.  She and her co-hostess introduced the movies, and gave biographies of the legendary stars of the films.

She is survived by her children, Eric (Lilli) Binder, Ira (Elizabeth) Binder and Susanne (Christopher) Green; four grandchildren, Elise, Paul, Douglas, and Blake; her sister, Hedy (Joseph) Elefritz, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held on July 12 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

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

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

SANDRA CAROLE FAIRCHILD

Sandra Carole Fairchild, a resident of Thayne, Wyoming, passed away while surrounded by her family on June 16 at her residence. She was 81.

She married Jim Fairchild, a recent graduate from West Point, in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 1960. This June 25 would have been their 60th wedding anniversary.

Sandra was born in West Chester, the daughter of the late Clarence Francis Barton and the late Kathryn Goodwin Barton.

After high school, Sandy attended and graduated from Lasell University in suburban Boston.  Prior to marrying, Sandy was employed by Summit Trust of New Jersey. 

Sandy supported Jim and her family in many military moves—13 of them—during his 20-year Army career.  She made warm, wonderful homes for her family in seven states and Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany.  Sandy and Jim moved to Thayne from Southern California in 2006.

Her favorite activities were arts and crafts, golf, skiing and gardening, in addition to rescuing and caring for horses, dogs and cats.

In addition to her husband, Sandy is survived by two sons, James “Jim” B. Fairchild, Jr. and his wife of Salt Lake City, UT and Douglas Fairchild and his wife of Murrieta, CA.  Jim Jr was born in Van Nuys, California and Doug was born at the University of Michigan. 

Sandy was the grandmother to four grandchildren.

She was predeceased by one son, James Barton, who passed away shortly after birth, and her only sibling, Dean Barton.

Her family will miss her warmth and love very much.

Her funeral service will be private, A public Graveside service will be held at noon on Saturday, July 25 at Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Sandy’s name to the Animal Humane Association of Star Valley, P.O. Box 654, Thayne, WY  83127.

To view Sandy’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.

ELISABETH REESE CHANCE

Elisabeth Reese Chance passed away on July 4 at Kendall at Longwood.

She was born to Mary and John Reese in Lansford, Pa. on Oct. 21, 1920.

She grew up with her sister Mary in Drexel Hill, graduated from Upper Darby High School and then went on to Drexel University. After graduation, she went to work at United Engineers & Constructors in Philadelphia.  It is there she met and later married Henry M. Chance II on Aug. 20, 1944. The two bought a farm, Little Valley, in Malvern, and there they raised their family and lived for almost 50 years.

Beth was active in the Chester County Hospital Auxiliary, the Women’s Committee of the University of Pennsylvania Museum and served on the Board of the Chester County Mental Health Association. She was the first woman parishioner of the St. David’s Church to serve as a member on the Vestry. Beth was a family counselor at Family Service and volunteered at The Home of the Sparrow, as well as Planned Parenthood of West Chester.

She will be long remembered by several generations of family and friends whom she touched in the course of her life.

She is pre-deceased by one stepson, Ted Chance, and one son, Henry Chance, 

She is survived by three sons, Steven, James and Mark Chance, and two step-daughters, Suzanne Schenkel and Barbara Stone. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. 

No memorial services have been scheduled at this time.

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

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

 ARTHUR L. THOMPSON

Arthur “Jr.” L. Thompson, Jr, a resident of Oxford, passed away on July 4 at his residence. He was 68.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of Mary Hess Thompson of Avondale and the late Arthur L. Thompson, Sr.

He worked in the warehouse for Christian Salsven Frozen Foods in Malvern for 11 years retiring in 1993.

He enjoyed boxing, football, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and being with his family and friends.

He is survived by one son, Arthur L. Thompson, III of Oxford; one brother, Leonard Thompson of Woodview, Md.; and one sister, Mary Heck of West Grove.

He was predeceased by one brother, Randy Thompson and two sisters, Audrey Thompson and Shirley Thompson.

A graveside service was held on July 13 at the Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, in Kennett Square.

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

Arrangements are being handled by the Cleveland Funeral Home, Avondale.

 

Clyde E. Shoop, Sr.

Clyde E. Shoop, Sr., of Oxford, passed away at his home on July 8. He was 82.

He was the husband of Catherine M. Podmenick Shoop, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Born in Lincoln University, he was the youngest of ten children born to the late Ira and Anna Mary Frame Shoop. 

Clyde served in the Air National Reserves 142 Recovery Squadron in New Castle, Del.

He was employed with General Motors Boxwood Plant in Wilmington, Del., retiring after 31 years of service.

He was a member of Oxford United Methodist Church and the Union Fire Company No. 1, Oxford.

Clyde enjoyed gardening, farming and especially spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife; four children, Iris Megill of Lancaster County, Clyde Shoop, Jr. of Oxford, Barbara Roark of Lewisville and Allen Shoop of Oxford; eight grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ben Shoop (Shirley) of Del.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Muller; one grandson; and eight siblings.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363 to offset funeral expenses.

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

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

John Russell Seitz, III

John Russell Seitz III passed away on July 11. He was 64. 

John was born on Aug. 6, 1955 in Ridley Park, Pa. to the late John Jr and Audrey (Cope) Seitz. 

He earned a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware in 1980, and practiced as an engineer at several companies, including Hewlett-Packard, before starting his own business, Seitz Technical Products, in 1982.

John was a prolific inventor, responsible for the creation of numerous products ranging from movie film equipment (Steadicam and Skycam) to medical airway management devices (Smartkart and Proshield). 

John also had a passion for the automotive world, especially motorcycles, repairing and building his own since childhood. His technical fascinations and interests led to him becoming the proud owner of the junkyard on Route 472. 

He was also an avid music lover and attended concerts and maintained a home collection of music from numerous bands, especially The Beatles.

John was known by all for his undeniable genius, his insatiable thirst for knowledge, a weakness for all foods (except peppers), his appreciation of both the simple and the extravagant, and his compassionate and relentless nature. He was an inspiring mentor in countless fields to anyone willing to learn from him. 

Even after his numerous accomplishments and impressive feats in life, John asserted the most rewarding part of his life was being a father.

John is survived by his son, John IV, a daughter Samantha, stepson Tyler, their mother Pamela, and his sister, Karen. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St. in Oxford. 

Interment will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Bowmanstown, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Herriman, UT 84096.

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

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