Wanda M. Woods

Wanda M. Woods, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 29 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. She was 62.

Born in West Jefferson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Betty Parsons Shaw.

Wanda attended Grace Baptist Church in Oxford.

She was a member of the Oxford Area Senior Center.

Wanda enjoyed flower gardening, daily walks, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by one daughter, Wanda S. Liddick (Timothy) of North East, Md.; six grandchildren, Troy, Hannah, Kevin, Caitlyn, DeShaun and Jayden; four brothers, Thomas Shaw of Cochranville, Terry Shaw of Kirkwood, Ernie Shaw of Morgantown, NC, and Michael Shaw of Oxford; and two sisters, Janet Shaw of Oxford and Kathy Arnold of Mt. City, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sonya M. Woods-Glasco and brother, Daniel Shaw whom passed away on the same day as Wanda. 

A graveside service was held on Feb. 3 at the Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations 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.

Dolores C. O’Donnell

Dolores C. O’Donnell, 84, passed away on Jan. 30 at her residence in Lincoln University, Pa.

Born on July 16, 1937, in Chester, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Umberto and Selena (Pasqualini) Sordi, and she was the loving wife for nearly 62 years of Francis O’Donnell, Jr.  She was alternately known as Dolores, Mom and Nonni.

Dolores graduated from Chester High School in 1955.  Her natural curiosity and love of learning led her to earn her teaching degree in elementary education from West Chester University.  She taught fourth and fifth grade in the Avon Grove School District at Penn London Elementary School. She retired in 1999. As an enthusiastic and creative teacher, she held classroom festivals and special events for her students to enliven the learning environment, and she was known for her creative Halloween costumes. 

In retirement, she loved to travel.  One of her more memorable trips was with her husband to Europe for two months, during which they visited 13 countries. They returned to Europe several more times over the years.  In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, reading, and watching movies, sports and Jeopardy on TV.  

Most of all, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Francis; her children: Laureen Teti (Douglas), Bonnie Beacher (James), Shawn O’Donnell (Cindy) and Patrick O’Donnell; her grandchildren: Adrian Teti (Victoria), Isabella Teti (Dustin), Gabe Teti, Seth Beacher (Molly), Joel Beacher (Marie), Kilian O’Donnell (Elea), Keegan O’Donnell (Marina), Autumn Walde (Kurt), and Ireland O’Donnell; and her great grandchildren: April, Dane, Forest and Finnegan.  She is also survived by her brother, Albert Sordi (Mary) and sister, Maria Granito. She was loved by and a loving aunt to many nephews and nieces.  

In addition to her parents, Dolores is preceded in death by her siblings Patricia Heller, Rikki Dymek and Loretta MacIntosh.

A memorial service was held on Feb. 5 at the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Please visit Dolores’ online memorial by going to www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com. Flowers can be sent to the Kuzo Funeral Home, or alternatively donations can be made to her favorite, the Philadelphia Zoo, in her name at https://phillyzoo.pivvit.com/donate.  

ERNEST ROMINGER 

Ernest Rominger, a resident of Avondale, passed away on Feb. 1. He was 71.

He was the husband of Brenda Hodge Rominger, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Banner Elk, NC, he was the son of the late Spencer E. Rominger and the late Ora Hicks Rominger.
He was a mushroom broker and owned Rominger Mushrooms.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, gardening,  playing with his three puppies and feeding birds and stray animals. He also enjoyed being with his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Crystal Rominger of Wilmington, Del.: one son Rodney E. Rominger of Avondale, and  one brother, Homer Rominger of Vilas, NC.
Ernest was predeceased by three sisters, Margaret South, Louise Wilcox and Frances Rominger; four  brothers, Charlie Rominger, Norman Rominger, Chester Rominger and an infant brother.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday morning, Feb. 10 at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be in 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.

 

Charles William Pope

Charles William Pope, known as “Pop” to many, passed away on Feb. 1 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was an 84-year-old resident of Oxford.

He was the husband of the late Rochella Faye Lawson Pope, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in Creston, NC, he was the son of the late Avery and Anna Lee Mahala Pope.

Charles retired from General Motors after 35 years of service.

He was a USBC Bowling member.

Charles was an avid people watcher and sports fanatic. He never missed a “Smackdown” or playing his lottery numbers. He loved gardening, bowling, tinkering and fixing things, and especially loved children and his family. 

He is survived by one daughter, B. Charlene Arni (Brian M.) of Nottingham; two grandsons, Steven Michael Arni (Rachel) of West Grove and Nathan Charles Arni of Nottingham; three siblings, Doris Belfield of Westminster, Md., Bryce Pope of Creston, NC and Nora “Dare” Cole of Easley, SC.

He was preceded in death by seven siblings.

Friends and family may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, and funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 10 to 11 a.m.

Interment will be 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.

Dorothy A. Carr

Dorothy A. Carr, a resident of Cochranville, passed away on Feb. 3 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 71.

She was the wife of the late James Carr.  

Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Pauline Neff. 

Dorothy was an avid fan of the New England Patriots. She loved antiquing along with reading.

She is survived by one son, Michael Burkholder (Sheryl) of Gordonville; three grandchildren; two siblings, Margaret Lomnychuk of Barto, Pa. and Robert Neff of Quarryville, Pa. 

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Roshelle Hart. 

Friends and family are invited to the graveside service at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11 at Cochranville UMC Cemetery, 147 Cochran St. in Cochranville. 

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