John Orr Kinnaird

John Orr Kinnaird, a resident of Nottingham, died at home of natural causes on Sept. 3. His death followed shortly after the death of his wife of 60 years, Bertha Lloyd Hunt, who passed away on June 2. He was cared for at home in his last months and was surrounded by his family in his final days.

Mr. Kinnaird was born in Brookville, Pa. to Malissa Knappenberger and Malcolm Kinnaird.  He was a graduate of the Milton Hershey School in central Pennsylvania, and of The General Motors Institute. 

 In the 1950s John was specially selected for a one-time draft into the Sea Bees and served in Rhode Island.  Returning to civilian life, he met his beloved wife, Bertha Lloyd Hunt, and they married on Nov. 25, 1960.  

In 1968 John moved his growing family to Nottingham. John spent the majority of his engineering career with the Sun Oil Company. He retired as chief project engineer in 1992.

Mr. Kinnaird’s life was given to serving God’s church, raising his family, and tending his farm. He served as a ruling elder in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and as the first lay-moderator of the Orthodox Presbyterian General Assembly in 1987. He was instrumental in the development of communications systems and voice synthesizers for non-verbal people like his son, John. He raised his children to love and serve God, all of whom continue his tradition of serving as leaders and teachers in their own churches. He spent decades creating his farm, Ebeneezer Acres, as a retreat for inner-city churches, various ministries and his friends and family.

John is preceded in death by his wife Bertha, his son, John, his brothers, Bill and Lee and his sister, Lois.  

He is survived by his daughters, Malissa (with husband Clint Files) and Deborah (with husband James Perry) and sons, Malcolm (with wife Justine Ryba) and David (with wife Rachael Barker).  He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and their spouses: John Files, Thompson Files, Hunt Kinnaird, Katharine Perry, Addie Anderson, Blair Files, Grace Kinnaird, John Perry, Robert Kinnaird, James Perry, Finley Kinnaird, and Drew Kinnaird.  He is also mourned by the many friends and family who knew him as Uncle John.

Mr. Kinnaird’s memorial was held on Sept. 25 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Additional information can be found on the website of the Collins Funeral Home, at ecollinsfuneralhome.com.

Louis D. Wood, III

Louis D. Wood, III, 52, of Nottingham, passed away on Sept. 21 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del.

He was the husband of Kimberly McNiss Wood with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of Louis D., II and Norma Price Wood of Nottingham.

Louie graduated from Oxford Area High School in the class of 1987.

He was employed as a 2nd shift warehouse manager with Herr Foods in Nottingham for 36 years.

Louie was a member of the Union Fire Company No. 1, Oxford for 32 years and served as past deputy chief, lieutenant, captain and driver.

He was everyone’s “go-to” person and could fix anything. He enjoyed cutting his yard, going to concerts, watching the Pittsburg Steelers football games with the love of his life, Kim, hunting and teaching his nephew all the ropes in life.

Louie was the best uncle to Kristina, Nicholas and Sianna.  They could not have asked for a better one. He was always there and would have done anything for them. There is no way to describe the bond between Louie and Nick.  Nick was the son he never had. 

He is survived by his wife; parents; maternal grandmother, Maxine Price of Avondale; two sisters, Kim Masciantonio of Oxford and Jennifer Jackson of Nottingham; one nephew, Nicholas Masciantonio; two nieces, Kristina Masciantonio and Sianna Jackson; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Frank Wood, Stella Wood and Clalley Price.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 25 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Union Fire Co. No. 1, 315 Market St., Oxford, PA 19363.

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

Stephen P. Hickey, Jr.

Stephen P. Hickey, Jr., a resident of Downingtown, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on Sept. 12. He was 44.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Stephen P., Sr., and Joyce Cannon Hickey. 

Stephen was self-employed as a tree surgeon with his father’s company, Steve’s Tree Service of West Chester and was previously employed with Monster Tree Service in  Frazer, Pa.  

Stephen enjoyed fishing, cars, the outdoors, sketching and tattooing.  He loved spending time talking and living life with his family, an endless amount of friends, and his love, Sara. He was the type of guy that would listen and honestly give you the shirt off his back. Above all this, Stephen loved his children immensely.

He is survived by his two sons, Morgan Hickey and Cameron Hickey; two daughters, Coral Hickey and Cynthia Hickey; one brother, Jesse Hickey; and partner, Sara Ford.

A memorial service was held on Sept. 22 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be private.

A Celebration of Life for Steve, will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Coral and Cynthia, c/o Jesse Hickey, 529 Main St., apt. A, Parkesburg, PA 19365.

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

Joseph Francis Houghton

Joseph Francis Houghton, 57, of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 22 at his residence. He was the husband for over 14 years of Angela “Angie” Dawn (Ehrhart) Houghton and loving father of Stella Grace Houghton.  Born on Aug. 5, 1964 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Francis Joseph and Barbara Ann (Downs) Houghton.

He was a graduate of Salesianum School, Wilmington, Del. in the class of 1982. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Widener University.  He worked for over 25 years for Anthony & Sylvan Pools in Doylestown.  

He was a huge Notre Dame football fan and loved to play soccer.  He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square. Most of all he loved his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, daughter and parents, Mr. Houghton is survived by his siblings, Michael Houghton (Eileen), Barbara Rizzo (William), Daniel Houghton (Jordan), Melissa Singleton (Syrome), Stephen Houghton, and William Houghton (Katie).  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Karen and many nieces and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by his brother, Frank Houghton. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.  

Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Houghton’s name to The B+ Foundation, 101 Rockland Circle, Wilmington, Del. 19803 or by visiting www.BePositive.org.  

Please visit the online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.