Alfred Joseph Dolor, Sr.

Alfred Joseph Dolor, Sr., 87, of Oxford, passed away on March 1 at Paramount Senior Living in Maytown, Pa.

He was the husband of Patricia Ann Kennedy Dolor, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born in Chesapeake City, Md., he was the son of the late F. Eulia and M. Violet Knorpp Dolor.

Alfred was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean War.

He was employed with DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Del. as a chemical technician with 30 years of service.

Alfred was a member the Loyal Order of Moose #851 in Elkton, Md.

He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time at home with his wife cutting the grass.  

He is survived by his wife; one son, Alfred Joseph Dolor, Jr. (Carol) of Middletown, Del.; two stepsons, Steven Kennedy of Alameda, CA and Anthony LaCorte of Conestoga, Pa.; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and six step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Strazella.

Funeral services were held on March 7 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2117 or American Cancer Society, PO BOX 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

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

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

Jonathan Murray Hill

Jonathan Murray Hill or “Johnny” as he was affectionately known, passed away at home on Feb. 24. He was a 61-year-old resident of Avondale.

You may have known Johnny by one of his many other nicknames: “Derdrac,” “J.Hill, ”“Hillsky,” or “Murman.” 

Johnny was the husband of Winnie A. Browne Hill, whom he began dating in 1983. They married in 1992. 

Born in 1959 in West Chester, Pa., Johnny was the son of the late Margaret Harriet Foeman. 

Johnny was a graduate of the Avon Grove High School class of 1977. Throughout high school, Johnny worked at Mushroom Express. 

Following graduation, Johnny proudly served our country as member of the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1983 as a private first class. He was a sharpshooter and earned an Overseas Service Ribbon for his service outside of the United States. 

After being honorably discharged from the military, Johnny worked at various places, including Action Manufacturing Co., Alstrip, ServPro and Tastykake.

Johnny loved video games, playing basketball, the Philadelphia 76ers, boxing, Star Trek, comedy, and Kung Fu movies. He enjoyed cooking (and eating!) a good meal. One of his favorite things to eat was a sandwich from Earl’s. On weekends, Johnny liked to go to farmers’ markets like Cowtown and the Green Dragon. 

In addition to his wife, Winnie, Johnny is survived by his daughter, Shayna; his son, Abram; four brothers, William, Jimmy, Stanley and Tony; four sisters, Eleanor, Angeline, Victoria and Ruby; his aunt, Betty Ann Gwyn; as well and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was predeceased by two sisters, Diane and Linda; and one brother, Kenneth. 

Due to pandemic restrictions, Johnny’s viewing will be private. 

Graveside services for Johnny were held on March 8 at Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. 

Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square.

Annette Susan Lewin

Annette Susan Lewin, 53, passed away on March 1 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. She was the loving wife of Wendell Joseph Lewin for 27 years and loving mother to Chelsea and Connor. 

Born on January 10, 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the daughter of Ronald and Donna (Ettinger) Barkhouse. 

Annette received her education from Sackville High School, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Mount Saint Vincent University ( in Halifax, Nova Scotia) and York University (in Toronto, Ontario). 

Annette was born to be a teacher and instilled a love of learning in all her students. She taught for five years at York Region District School Board before moving to the United States. Annette lived in Limerick, Pa., then relocated to Dacula, GA, and finally settled down with her family in Chester County in 2006. 

There was nothing that Annette loved more than her family. After having children, Annette put aside her passion for teaching for seventeen years to devote all she had to be the best mom to Chelsea and Connor. She volunteered in their schools and substitute taught at Penn London Elementary School before returning to teach full time in 2017. Annette was a loving and supportive colleague to all the teachers and faculty she worked with. She was also very involved with her church, The Christian Life Center, which she loved and was loved deeply. Annette inspired and touched the lives of everyone she knew with her bubbly personality, beautiful smile, positive outlook on life, strength, courage, and incredible kindness. 

In addition to her husband, children and parents, Annette is survived by her sister, Heather (and her husband Dennis), six nieces and nephews and hundreds of students who loved her dearly. 

A service is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Life Center, 125 Saginaw Road, Lincoln University, PA 19352. 

The interment will be private. 

Contributions may be made in Annette’s name to the cancer charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove. Please visit Annette’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Betty I. Jenkins

Betty I. Jenkins passed away at her home in West Grove on March 6. She was 84.

Born in Elkhorn, WV, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Virgie Brewer Powers and the wife of the late Robert Jenkins.

Betty was a member of the Avondale United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed helping with activities, socials, and bake sales. Her family was everything to her and she always looked forward to family lunches on Sunday at her house after church.

She loved holidays, from Easter, to the Fourth of July, to Thanksgiving and Christmas, as a time to bring everyone together. She hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren every year, and Betty enjoyed cooking and baking for every holiday that she could. She truly enjoyed helping others, especially around the holidays. Every Christmas Eve, Betty had an open house where all were welcome: family, friends, and anyone who didn’t have a place to go.

She had a love for animals of all sorts. She collected owl-themed decorations and housewares, all sorts of stuffed animals, and lots of animal movies that she watched with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed spending time with family at Ocean City, Md. and Myrtle Beach each summer.

She is survived by three children, Karen Greer (Robert), Gary Steven Jenkins (Darlene), and Deborah Dickens (Rick), all of West Grove; six grandchildren, Matthew Jenkins, Michelle O’Neill (Timmy), Jennifer Lloyd (Onie), Denise Smith (Darren), Kayla Dickens, and Hannah Dickens; and six great-grandchildren, Tyler and Casey O’Neill, Payton and Arbor Lloyd, and Hailey and Gavin Smith. 

She will also be truly missed by her special friends, Anna “Nanny” Greer and Esther Herrera (a.k.a. “that lady”). The family would like to thank Nanny for all of her help, as well as Esther who cared for Betty and saw that she passed peacefully in her home.

Visitation and a viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 10, at the Kemblesville United Method Church, now known as Christ Church at the Grove, 1772 New London Rd., Landenberg, PA 19350, where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m. 

Services will follow at 11 a.m. and interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The public is invited, and all those wishing to attend will be asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing protocols.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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