Daniel Blair Spencer

Daniel Blair Spencer, 78, of Oxford passed away on June 8, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del.

He was the husband of Cindy Sherota Spencer, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Kyle E. and Okie C. Hash Spencer.

Daniel was a veteran of the US Army, 1st Infantry Division and he proudly served in the Vietnam War.

He was employed with Cedar Knoll Builders for 15 years after retiring from General Motors’ Boxwood Plant in Wilmington Del. after 30 years.

He enjoyed collecting old coins and antiques. He loved old tractors, classic cars, hot-rodding around town and jamming to good music. Daniel was a master on the drums and also a great singer in two different bands. He loved telling jokes and would do just about anything to see others smile.

Daniel is survived by his wife; two daughters, Shera Bell (Robert) of Middletown, Del. and Kyley Spencer of Wilmington, Del.; one son, Daniel Spencer of Oxford; four grandchildren, Richard Dugger, Makennah Bell, Dominic Spencer and Rylan Spencer; and one sister, Linda M. Reese (Ronald) of Rising Sun, Md.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie L. Dewitsky; his maternal grandparents, Lona M. Davis Hash and William R. Hash; and his paternal grandparents, Lessie J. Rash Spencer and Walter W. Spencer.

Funeral services were held on June 19 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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

Harriet C. Kristula

Harriet Kristula, one of Jenner’s Pond’s oldest residents at 99 years and four months, passed away in her sleep after a brief illness on June 10, 2023.  

Harriet and her husband, Mike, who predeceased her at the age of 97 shortly after the national COVID-19 lockdown started in March of 2020, joined the Jenner’s Pond community in 2009. They had previously lived in Annandale, VA.

Harriet was born in Cadillac, Mich. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Chicago.  As a young professional, Harriet’s love of the arts led her to enroll in a night course in music appreciation where she met the love of her life.  After four years of dating, Harriet, who was working as a stewardess for American Airlines, flew down to Mexico City, Mexico, where Mike was studying Spanish and the two were wed in 1952.

This brief foray into foreign travel offered Harriet a glimpse into what living overseas might be like.  After spending five years in Los Angeles, where Mike worked in the film industry (and where daughters Michelle and Michaela were born), Mike was accepted into the foreign service. They soon found themselves living in their first foreign service posting:  Dacca, East Pakistan.  They would go on to live in Bolivia (where son Mark was born), Colombia, Poland and Mexico.  

After spending their initial retirement years in Virginia, Harriet and Mike moved to Jenner’s Pond because Mike had suffered a stroke. While Harriet was a dedicated caregiver, she also found time to join the Jenner’s Pond bridge circuit for several years. With all her responsibilities, Harriet was never happier than when she could simply sit back and enjoy the view outside from her Allison Building apartment.

A graveside service was held on June 15 at 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.  

Jacqueline Farra Slauch

Jacqueline Farra Slauch, a lifelong resident of Oxford, passed away on June 6, 2023 at the Jenners Pond Assisted Living Facility in West Grove. She was 97.

She shared 66 years of marriage with her late husband, Leon T. Slauch. 

Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Genevieve McClurg Farra.

Jacqueline graduated as “best all-around student” from Oxford High School in 1943. She attended West Chester State Teachers College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education in 1948.  She went on to earn a master’s degree from West Chester State College and Temple University.

Jacqueline taught music for two years at the Atlantic City School District and retired from the Kennett Consolidated School District as a music teacher after 22 years of service.

Jacqueline was the longest serving member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church and was the director of music for 47 years. She was also a charter member of the Oxford Research Club and was a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Association and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.

She is survived by her four sons, Peter Slauch (Connie) of Oxford, John Slauch (Sandy) of Quarryville, Walter Slauch (Pamela) of Trappe, and James Slauch (Sandie) of Champagne, IL.  Jacqueline is also survived by 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jacqueline’s memory may be made to the Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine St., Oxford, PA 19363.

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

James Roger Moran

James Roger Moran, 87, of Oxford, passed away on June 11, 2023 while at home. 

He was the husband of Kay Rubincan Moran, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Thomas Oliver and Bessie Wilson Moran.

Roger was a member of Nottingham Presbyterian Church. 

He was former supervisor for East Nottingham Township and he served on the township’s zoning hearing board. 

Roger was a dairy farmer and a mushroom grower for 30 years. He left farming in 1984 to work for Herr Foods Inc. in Nottingham.

Roger loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Diane Robertson (Bruce) of Quarryville; two sons, Mark Moran (Natalie) of Landenberg and Scott Moran (Lisa) of Oxford; nine grandchildren, Ryan Robertson, Kaitlyn Nolt, Kyle, Collin, Clay, Cole, Thomas, Joseph and Sarah Moran; six great-grandchildren, Brynnley, Jackson and Hayden Robertson, Adley Nolt, Charlotte and Reese Moran; one brother, Larry Moran; and one sister, Winifred Moran-Sebastian. 

A memorial service was held on June 15 at the Nottingham Presbyterian Church in Nottingham.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Nottingham Presbyterian Church Property Committee, 497 W. Christine Rd., Nottingham, PA 19362.

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

Brenda L. Baccino

Brenda L. (Wilcox) Baccino, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 while at the Chester County Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 64.

Brenda will be remembered for her deep love for all those whom she called friends, which includes many, spanning countries, cultures, and religions. Brenda was tenacious and full of life, and her energy was contagious to those who surrounded her.

Brenda enjoyed traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors, and showing up for anyone who needed her without question or expectation of return.

Born in Casablanca, Morocco, she was the daughter of the late Earl Wilcox and the late Alice Bitton Wilcox.

Brenda was a real estate agent in Chester County, retiring in 2011 as a site manager for Baker Residential.

She was an active member of the Kesher Israel Congregation in West Chester.

She is survived by one daughter, Elyse Baccino-Hall and her husband Eric of Downingtown,  longtime partner, Louis Baccino of Oxford and one sister, Jacqueline Hicks and her husband Billy of Kennett Square.

Brenda was predeceased by one sister, Jessie Wilcox.

A graveside service was held on  June 19 at the Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Kesher Israel Congregation, 1000 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.

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