Florence Elizabeth Moore

Florence Elizabeth Moore went to meet her Savior on Jan. 16. She passed while at her home in Conowingo, Md. She was 66.

She was the wife of the late Billy James Moore, Sr., with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. 

Born in Prairie City, OR, she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Lucy V. Tester Rogers.

Florence was a member of New Life Faith Center, Port Deposit, Md.

She enjoyed knitting, listening to Christian music, reading the Bible and attending church and especially spending time with her family. 

She is survived by one son, Billy James Moore, Jr. (Lori) of Gap; three grandchildren, Katelyn Brooks (Phillip) of Elkton, Md., Jasmyne Moore of Rising Sun, Md. and Dawson Moore of Rising Sun, Md.; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorreen Harris (Pete) of North East, Md. and Susie Nagle of North East, Md.; and four sisters-in-law, Marilyn Frazier (Larry) of Peach Bottom, Pa., Linda Hensel (Bill) of Nottingham, Pa., Betsy Apgar (Dave) of Conowingo, Md. and Rose Marie Marrero (Junior) of Perryville, Md.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Viola Sells.

Funeral services were held on Jan. 21 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or New Life Faith Center, 1820 Jacob Tome Hwy., Port Deposit, MD 21904.

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

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

Joseph M. Williams

CB JOE, whose real name is Joseph M. Williams, passed over and joined many loved ones on Dec. 21, 2021. He was 76.

His wife of 55 years, Alice, was by his side as he went home to His Savior and Lord. 

Joe was the son of Joseph H. Williams and Edna Rafalko. He grew up in Rhode Island and proudly joined the U.S. Navy right after graduation from Warwick Veterans’ Memorial High School. He served nearly ten years, including on Guam and aboard the USS Hull during the Vietnam War.

The most important life event for Joe was when he was born again as a result of Rev. Pat Robertson’s preaching and teaching on the 700 Club in 1972. His heart and life was changed and he grew to love Jesus and people. His favored Bible was the American Patriot’s Bible. He was a walking, talking faith and family man.

What followed for the next 50 years was a remarkable journey of entrepreneurship. CB JOE TV & APPLIANCE began very small in a house in North East, Md. The adventure grew into Delaware. Working diligently with wonderful employees and loyal customers, the business survived many challenges and continues on. Also, the CB JOE SHOW, lasting 25 years, made Joe and Alice recognizable to many and put thousands of prizes in local homes.

Joe’s other great love was his baseball family that brought him many victories and triumphs. Who could forget his “Keep On Running Boys?” In 1983, Joe managed the 13-year-old Little League team of North East, Md. that brought home the first State Championship for North East. Grandson Ryan was the starting third baseman for Delaware Post One that brought home Delaware’s first American Legion World Series Championship in 2018. Grandson Kevin pitched for Delaware Military Academy to help them secure their first-ever Baseball State Championship. What joy!

Joe’s other interests included Presidential Homes and Libraries, The Museum of the Bible, The Creation Museum and the Ark, and the Museum of the American Revolution. Also, he enjoyed arm-wrestling customers, being a Rock Paper Scissors champion, teaching juggling, Slapsies, and his RV. He loved the Craig reunion and his 1963 class reunions. Joe’s final hope is that eventually all join him through the forgiveness Christ purchased for us.

Joe was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Gail Williams Creedon of Las Vegas, NV;  his brother, David Williams of Warwick, RI; and his brother-in-law, Emil (Joe) Habesch II of Round Lake, NY. Joe would say, I witnessed the faith and passing of my prayer warrior mother-in-law Luella Craig Habesch and Papop Emil (Joe) Habesch. Surviving is his wife, Alice Habesch Williams; the best son, Jason R. Williams (Karen Makowski Williams); his three grandsons, Ryan, Kevin, and Nathan; his sister, Joyce Williams of Dana Point, Calif.; and brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Sonja Williams of Germany; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marie Habesch, Bettie and Lennie Kotzak, Irma and Gil Allen, Jeanne Lowe, Christine and Dan Park; and many nieces and nephews.

Special notice for daughter-in-law Karen: Joe loved her and she supported him for over a year of treatment of the cancer we hated. Also, a shout-out to Jim Cooper, store manager, who more than stepped up to the plate. Thank you!

A memorial celebration will be held for Joe on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 4210 Limestone Road in Wilmington, Del.

Matthew P. Hanlon Jr,

Matthew P. Hanlon Jr, 52, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 14 at home. He was a former resident of the Chester County area. 

He was born in Meriden, Conn. on Aug. 16, 1969 to Linda Adams Hanlon and Matthew P. Hanlon Sr. 

Matt was always the life of the party and loved his family and friends more than anything. To know him was to love him and the light of his smile will be forever missed. 

He was a 1987 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area and a 1991 graduate of Wilkes University. After graduation, he landed a job at Boscov’s in Reading, from there he moved on to QVC and then moved to Florida to take a job at HSN. He worked his way up from buying to director of affiliate marketing to operating VP affiliate. He spent nearly 17 years there. In January 2021, he accepted a job at Rising Tide Innovation Center in downtown St. Petersburg as the community director. He excelled at his job and loved every bit of it. He was extremely happy there and passionate about his work. 

Surviving are his spouse, Christopher Benish at home; his parents, Linda Hanlon and Matthew Hanlon (Sandra); his sisters, Brenda Grabowski (John), Sherri Burke (Dave), Crystal Hanlon (Mike); as well as nieces, nephews and many extended family and friends he loved dearly. He is also survived by his furbabies, Tia and Rudy. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eunice and Daniel Adams and Adeline and John Hanlon, nieces, Kaitlynn and Kayla Burke and mother-in-law Irene Crook. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Matt's honor to Wilkes University’s Wilkes Fund for scholarships at Office of Annual Giving, Wilkes University, 84 West South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766.

Services will be planned in the future in St Petersburg, Fla. and in Nanticoke, Pa. at Davis-Dinelli funeral home. 

Joseph W. Dougherty

Joseph W. Dougherty, 71 of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully at White Horse Village after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.  

He was the husband of Kathleen “Kate” Dougherty (nee Nicholson), with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.

Born May 31, 1950 in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Mary G. Dougherty and the late Joseph S. Dougherty Jr.  His family was transferred back to Philadelphia settling in Paoli, Pa. which was Joe’s childhood home.

Joe attended St. Norbert Elementary School in Paoli and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, earning a degree in finance and business law.  He retired from DuPont after a 37 -year career in 2009

Joe is survived by his wife, Kate; his daughter, Megan Dougherty Hope and son-in-law, Randy, of Villanova, Pa.; his son, Joseph W. Dougherty, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Stephanie, of Malvern, Pa.; his daughter, Tricia Dougherty Monaco and son-in-law, Jeff, of Kennett Square; as well as nine grandchildren; Reilly, Patrick and Caroline Hope; Emma, Kennedy, and Madison Dougherty; and Taylor, Cameron and Sadie Monaco. Joe is also survived by his sister, Marcella G. Hagy and brother-in-law, Dexter Hagy, of Greenville, SC; sisters-in-law, Nancy Flynn (Mark) of Jupiter, Fla.; Joanmarie Garrettson (Tim) of Stuart, Fla.; Pat Pickel of Ridge, NY; brother-in-law John P. Nicholson, Jr. (Candace) of Corona del Mar, Calif., cousins, Jim Peruzzi, (Lisa) of Hudson, OH; John Peruzzi (Hillary) of Greenwich, Conn. Paul Peruzzi (Jen) of Eden Prairie, Minn. and several nieces and nephews. In addition, Joe is survived by many wonderful and close friends who enhanced his life in both health and sickness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Feb. 2 at the St. Patrick Church in Kennett Square.

Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Conshohocken, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The White Horse Village Employee Fund, Attention Kelli Foley, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073 or St. Patrick Church 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.  

Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. To read Joe’s full obituary, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Dennis A. Melrath

Dennis A. Melrath, a resident of Nottingham, passed away on Jan. 24. He was 68.

He was the husband of Dana Taylor Melrath, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, Pa., he was the son of Harry L. Melrath of Oxford and the late Melba W. Waddell Melrath.

He was a graduate of Oxford Area High School Class of 1971 and received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Lincoln University.

Dennis was employed with South Mill in Kennett Square as a grower manager and he grew mushrooms for over 20 years in Oxford. 

He attended Andrews Bridge Christian Fellowship in Christiana, Pa.

Dennis enjoyed photography, gardening and woodworking.  

He is survived by wife; father; one son, Brent A. Melrath (Kristin) of Oxford; and two daughters, Devon Fite (Bruce) of Nottingham and Dara Oberholtzer (Clint) of Nottingham; ten grandchildren, Anna Fite, Josiah Fite, Luke Fite, Jesse Fite, Parker Melrath, Taylor Melrath, Carter Melrath, Caleb Oberholtzer, Russ Oberholtzer and Charlie Oberholtzer; one brother, Daniel L. Melrath (Bernadette) of Colora, Md; and two sisters, Dena E. Bedolla (Robbie) of Oxford and Dawn M. Zunino (Joe) of Toughkenamon. 

Funeral services were held on Jan. 29 at Waterway Church, 550 Waterway Road in Oxford.

Interment was in Oxford Cemetery.

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

Eleanor Hannum Bahel

Eleanor Hannum Bahel, age 90, of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 21 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.  

She was the wife of the late George Steele Bahel Jr., who passed away in 1994.  Eleanor and George enjoyed over forty years of marriage.  

Born in Avondale on Aug. 24, 1931, Eleanor was the daughter of the late A. Raymond and Edna Mae (Allaband) Hannum.

Eleanor was a 1949 graduate of Avon Grove High School, where she was proud to be a cheerleader. Growing up in the Avondale and the Chatham areas, she maintained many lifelong friendships from the Chatham community.  Eleanor and friends enjoyed roller skating at the Avon Grove Roller Rink, swimming at Rosazza’s Orchard and Wingate’s Pond, sledding at the Chatham playground and many school activities.

Ellie was active in the Chatham United Methodist Church from childhood until she was married there in 1954.  After marriage, she moved to Longwood and then to Kennett Square, where she raised her family and again established many lifelong friends. In the early 1960s, Eleanor moved her church membership to and raised her family at the First Baptist Church of Kennett Square.  

Throughout her life, Eleanor worked for DuPont Experimental Station as a bookkeeper and she also worked at the Chatham Post Office.  She also delivered mushrooms to Atlantic City, and delivered flowers for Fancy Branches of Kennett Square and Sweet Peas of Jennersville.  

In her free time, Ellie loved taking care of her family and spending time at Rehoboth Beach with her husband, children, grandchildren and friends.  She enjoyed playing bridge at Bridge Club and at Kennett Grange.  She also enjoyed card games, “chicken-foot dominoes” and “pennies” with her friends at The Kennett Senior Center and Luther House. She would always be found taking a carload of kids to the movies, to the roller-skating rink, to Jimmy John’s hot dog stand or to Bunny’s Ice Cream.  

Eleanor had a gift for remembering dates and recalling memories from the past with great detail.  She was a wealth of information about the history of Chatham and Kennett Square and the families that lived there. One of her favorite activities was reminiscing about family memories and sharing family genealogy with her children and grandchildren. She never missed a birthday or anniversary.  

Eleanor is survived by her three children, Thomas Bahel (wife Sandra), Laura Schiltz (late husband Paul) and James Bahel (wife Corbi); eight grandchildren, Jaclyn Bahel Cummings (husband Jason), Deanna Bahel, Jenna Bahel, Kyle Schiltz, Kevin Schiltz, Kalvin Bahel, Kameron Bahel and Kassidy Bahel; three great-grandchildren, Charlotte Cummings, Jacob Cummings and Matthew Cummings; a sister: Jeannette “Nettie” Bartoli; and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth “Betty” Bahel. 

When her first grandchild, Jaclyn, came along in 1984, Eleanor was named “Mema” and that is what she has been known as since. Ellie loved celebrating holidays and birthdays with family and her nieces, Dawn Bartoli Welte and Lisa Bartoli Adams, and nephews, Steve Bahel and Chuckie Bartoli.     

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Ware Presbyterian Village (Rosewood Skilled Nursing) for the outstanding care and loving treatment that Mema received these last several years.

Services took place on Jan. 29 at the First Baptist Church in Kennett Square.

Internment followed at Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square. 

Memorial contributions can be made to Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford.  

Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home. Please visit Eleanor’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Roger Mark Johnson

Roger Mark Johnson, a resident of Landenberg, passed away on Jan. 21 at his home. He was 62.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of Yvonne Stroud Lynch of Oxford and the late Roger L. Johnson.

Mark graduated from Oxford Area High School Class of 1977 and received an Associate’s Degree in accounting from Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, Del.

He was manager of the Landhope Farms in Kennett Square and Unionville for twenty years.

Mark was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

He is survived by his mother; two daughters, Alison Johnson of Elkton, Md. and Kristen Johnson of Tampa, Fla.; and one sister, Kimberly Van Sant.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Johnson and former wife, Wendy Johnson.

A memorial service was held on Jan. 27 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. The interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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

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

Violet E. Steele

Violet E. Steele, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 19 at her home. She was 92.

She was the wife of John E. “Jack” Steele, with whom she shared 74 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Newton and Della M. Hershour McDowell.

Violet was an active member of the Oxford United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in the church kitchen.

Violet took pleasure in cooking and baking, sewing, quilting and recently reading the books from her church library.

She is survived by her husband; one son, John E. Steele, Jr. of Oxford; one daughter, Connie Slauch and her husband Peter Slauch of Oxford; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Delmar McDowell and two sisters, Marian Anderson and Deloris McClellan.

Funeral services were held on Jan. 26 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment was in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison 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.

Nancy L. Savage

Nancy L. Savage, 79, of West Grove, passed away on Jan. 23 at Twin Pines Health Care. She was the wife of the late Floyd Savage. Nancy was also previously married to the late Harvey George Allaband, Sr. 

Born on June 5, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. Godshall and Dorothy Kelly.

Nancy was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse, working at Jennersville Hospital and in private health care.  She enjoyed knitting at the Kennett Senior Center and was a member of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.

Nancy is survived by her four children, Harvey Allaband, Jr., Marcia Hartline, Michael Allaband and Elizabeth Howell. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 

All services will be private.  

Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove. Please visit Nancy’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

John Donovan

John Donovan, a resident of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 24. He was 58.

He attended Weymouth North  High School, then went on to Princeton University, where he was captain of the lacrosse team and majored in chemical engineering.  He earned his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. 

He started his career with ICI Americas and continued working for Dupont until his retirement.

He spent many years coaching youth hockey at the Chester County Skating Club, the Girls Little Flyers and Unionville High School. He also coached youth lacrosse for Unionville Recreational Association.

John loved camping with his family, skiing, fishing, collecting things, and hosting events for family and friends, especially Princeton field hockey tailgates.  His favorite roles, though, were as Dad and Papa John. 

John is survived by Katy, his wife of 35 years; his children, Kaitlin (Christopher) Knauss, Amelia (Kyle) Burke, William, Annabeth (Tom) Davis, Daniel and Claire; his grandchildren, Esmé, Adeline, Benjamin, Jack, and Tommy; his parents, Richard and Martha Donovan; and his siblings.

A Funeral Mass was held on Feb. 1 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to YoungMoms, 111 Marshall Street, Kennett Square.

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

 

Helen Aitchison Ellison

Helen Aitchison (Aitchie) Ellison died peacefully at the age 99 after living a life of no regrets. She was surrounded by her family when she passed on Jan. 25. 

She was preceded by Hank, her husband of 59 years. Helen was born in Rochester, NY, to George C. and Minnie Aitchison. She graduated from Fairport High School and then attended and graduated from St. Lawrence University as a member of the Class of 1945.  She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority and was a cheerleader for the college. After graduation, she moved to Boston where she met the love of her life, Hank Ellison. 

Throughout her life, Aitch was dedicated to St. Lawrence. She worked tirelessly as the president of the Alumni Council, member of the Board of Trustees and as an advocate for Title IX equality for female athletes. She was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. She proudly served for many years as the class reporter and reunion chair for the class of 1945. One of her proudest accomplishments was to raise funds to honor her classmates who left St. Lawrence to serve in World War II.

Aitchie raised her family in Syracuse, NY and Fairfield, CT before moving to Simsbury, Conn., where she and Hank lived for 20 years.

Among her favorite pastimes were a lifelong love of golf where she enjoyed many days on the course with good friends, skiing and swimming. She loved spending time with family in Maine and traveling the world. Among her favorites were Switzerland, Austria, Australia and New Zealand. She adored her grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to visit.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Ellison Lackmann (husband David), her son, Doug Ellison (wife Virginia) and daughter, Andrea Ellison Mulla (husband Nej). She is also survived by five grandchildren, Sarah Ellison (wife Kailey), Hank Ellison, Jen Lackmann, Cameron and Kahil Mulla. 

A Celebration of Life took place on Jan. 29 at the Alison Building of Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community. Aitchie’s family is so grateful to the staff at Jenners Pond for their kindness and caring.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to The Ellison Family Scholarship at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY (STLAWU.edu) , Camp O-AT-KA, Sebago Lake, ME (campoatka.org) or the charity of your choice.

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

Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove.

 

Sharon Tice

Sharon “Sherry” Tice, a longtime resident of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 14 at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs, CO. She was 71.

Born on June 13, 1950 in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late Harold C. and Anna Ethel (Gamble) Tice.

Above all else, Sherry was a born again follower of Jesus Christ. She was a graduate of Kennett High School in the class of 1968.  She eventually continued her education to become a surgical technician working at the Christiana Hospital. 

In her free time, she loved the outdoors and walking with God in the woods. She enjoyed putting puzzles together and doing word puzzles, coloring with her grandchildren, and most of all spending time with God and reading His Word.

Sherry is survived by her children, Laura Corkadel (Bill) and Matthew D. Smith (Noeme Jane); her grandchildren, Jacqueline, Brianna, Brandon, Kaelyn and Kyrieyana; her great-grandchildren Sloane and Brayden; and her sisters Linda Tice, Beth Tice, and Nancy Hallinan.

Friends will be received on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10  to 11 a.m. at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 where a service will begin at 11 a.m.  

The interment is private in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.  

Arrangements by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

Please visit Sherry’s online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Mary Virginia Lorah

Mary Virginia Lorah (nee Smith), passed away peacefully from respiratory failure on Jan. 28, 2022, one day shy of her 95th birthday. 

Born in Cleveland, OH on Jan. 29, 1926, “Ginny” was a retired fourth-grade school teacher, known for her quick wit, love of life and family, and willingness to brighten other people’s days.

The widow of Theodore R. Lorah (2012), Ginny is survived by her son, James Michael Lorah (and spouse, Mitzi); daughter, Carol Lorah Bland; widowed daughter-in-law, Elizabeth S. Lorah; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 

She is pre-deceased by her first-born son, Theodore R. Lorah, Jr. (2009), and grandson, Carl Frederick Bland (2019).

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 116 Lancaster Pike in Oxford, and will be streamed on their website. 

Burial will be held at a later time at Williamsfield Cemetery in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to her parish or a charity of your choice.