Norman L. L. Bernard   
Norman L. L. Bernard, 78, of Lincoln University, Pa., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 2, 2023.

He was the husband of Helen Mastrippolito Bernard. 

Born February 16, 1945 in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Raymond and Thelma Bushers Bernard.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Norman was retired from Pepperidge Farms in Downingtown.

He is survived by his wife, one son, Norman Bernard, Jr., two daughters, Dawn Bernard (Bill Winter) and Lena Johnston, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Ronnie, Jim and Dave Bernard.

Norman would love to see you again in heaven. Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me (John 14:6).

Services are private.

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

Emerita Rios
Emerita Rios, age 73, of West Chester, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

She was the spouse of Luis Rosario, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. 

Born in Florida, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Pepe Rios and the late Reparada Garcia.  

Emerita will be remembered for her love of cooking.  It was her “love language.”  She was crazy about her grandkids and always willing to help others.  Emerita loved cats and kindheartedly fed the strays when she was home in Puerto Rico.   

In addition to her husband, Emerita is survived by her son, Edwin Soler, her daughter, Wilma Rivera, and her son, Mario Rivera, her grandchildren, Jaedy and Edwin J. and a number of brothers and sisters.

The memorial service was held on Dec. 17 at the United Methodist Church in West Chester.   

Arrangements are being handled by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square.  

To view Emerita’s online tribute, and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Tommie L. Oliver
Tommie Lee (Ellis) Oliver, 92,  of Oxford, transitioned from this life to her reward and her eternal home in Glory on Dec. 2, 2023 at the Chester County Hospital.

Tommie’s life began on April 16, 1931 in Atmore, Alabama.  She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Ola Mae Dale. She graduated from George Washington Carver High School of Century, Fla. and received her LPN degree from the Chester County Hospital.

Tommie was united in holy matrimony on January 5, 1951 to Sam Oliver.  Sam and Tommie moved to Oxford in 1957. From this union they had one daughter, Joyce Christina (Tina) Oliver. 

Tommie spent her career taking care of people.  She worked for several nursing homes that included Friends Hall and Kendal in the Southern Chester County area.  In 1960 she began working for Chester County Hospital where she retired after 40 years of service. Within a few months of retirement, Tommie felt the need to keep helping those in need and began working for Home In Stead, which is a company that allows those in need to remain in their homes. Once her health began to fail, she retired from that company as well.         

Tommie loved to crochet blankets for family, friends, and residents at the local nursing home.  Recipients of her blankets spoke about how beautiful they were, and how obvious it was that Tommie put a lot of love into her craft.  Tommie was also an artist.  She enjoyed painting a variety of images of birds, flowers and people on cards and wall art. She would share her paintings and cards with family and friends with the sole intent of putting a smile on their face and to let them know she was thinking of them. Tommie also loved to read and kept up on all current local and world news, quite the activist for human rights Tommie lifted her voice to fight injustice wherever she saw it. She loved every professional Philadelphia sports team. She knew all the players of the teams; however, she was especially a huge fan of her beloved 76er, Allen Iverson.

Tommie was a faithful member of Shiloh Presbyterian (formerly Second Presbyterian) Church for over 50 years.  In 1982, Tommie was ordained as an Elder and later served as Clerk of Session for several years.  Also, she was a member of the Presbyterian Women and the Outreach Ministry.  Tommie was a huge supporter of all the ministries of Shiloh, including the Board of Deacons, and she especially encouraged youth activities and their accomplishments. Annually, she looked forward to Shiloh Family and Friends Day and all the activities that celebrated Shiloh members, their families and friends.  

She leaves to cherish memories her daughter Joyce (Tina) Oliver of Oxford, grandchildren Christina-Lee Claudia Oliver, Christopher S. Oliver both from Philadelphia, Merci Johnson of Chicago, IL and Lucinda M. McManus of Jamison Pa.

Also surviving are great-grandchildren Tajear, Samiyah, Damir, Christopher and Cay’Lee, one sister-in-law, Willesteen Williams, of Los Angeles, Calif. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and members of the Shiloh Presbyterian Church family.    

A Home Going Service was held on Dec. 11 at Shiloh Presbyterian Church in Oxford.

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.  

Millard Eldreth    
Millard “Ray” Eldreth, of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his family. He was 85.

He was the husband of Shirley Sturgill Eldreth, to whom he devoted 67 years of marriage.

Born on April 14, 1938, he was the son of the late Lester and Belle Wyatt Eldreth.

On February 17, 1956, at just 17, he married the love of his life, Shirley. Together they had two children, Danny and Teresa.

He was employed with Wilburt Vault Company in Kennett Square until 1986 when he became the superintendent of Union Hill Cemetery. He retired in 2012.

Ray was a combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important—the simplicity of living a life with those you love. He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all and a man that would give you the shirt off his back. His family was his pride and joy.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, two children, Danny (Stephanie) Eldreth of New Bern, NC and Teresa (David) Teel of Kennett Square, three grandchildren, Amanda (John) Lozada, Danielle (Stephen) Patrick and Jenna Eldreth, three great-grandchildren, Joey Lozada, Kylie Lozada and Olivia Patrick, and two brothers, Roger Eldreth of Kennett Square and Ronnie (Dorothy) Eldreth of North Carolina.

He was predeceased by one brother, Bryan Eldreth and two sisters-in-law, Joan Ann and Louise Eldreth.

Funeral services were held on Dec. 15 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ray’s memory may be made to Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E. Cypress St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.

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

Betty Jo Jordan
Betty Jo Jordan, of West Grove, passed away on Dec. 11, 2023 at the Pocopson Home. She was 92.

She was the wife of Curtis H. Jordan, who passed away in 1975, and with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.  

Born in West Jefferson, NC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Snyder and the late Lula Snyder. 

Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping, cooking, shopping, traveling, going on cruises, being with her family and friends, especially her sisters Bonnie and Hazel. She attended the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church. 

She is survived by one son, Curtis B. Jordan of Oxford, one sister, Bonnie Barlow of West Grove, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Betty was predeceased by one daughter, Kim Dougherty, one brother, Daniel Snyder and five sisters, Hazel, Rita, Earsel, Pauline and Eula. 

Services were held on Dec. 18 at the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. 

Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square. 

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Pocopson Home, 1695 Lenape Road, West Chester, PA 19382, Attn: Accounting Dept. 

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

Doris Anna Senderling Groseclose
Doris Anna Senderling Groseclose, 102, of Oxford, passed away on Dec. 10, 2023 while at home.

She was the wife of the late V. Trinkle Groseclose.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Alvin C. and Anna Jewel Senderling.

Doris was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in World War II.  Afterward, she returned to Oxford where she worked and met her husband.  After raising her family she was employed as manager of the Oxford Senior Center until her retirement.  

Doris was a member of the Oxford Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, music, singing, poetry and in her later years traveling internationally.

She was survived by one son, Ray V. Groseclose of Oxford, three daughters, Susan M. Groseclose of Bel Air, Md., Beth A. Groseclose of Exton and Nancy L. Wright (Richard) of North East, Md., one granddaughter, Cara Mayne (Stuart) of Perth Australia, and two great-grandchildren, Evan and Travis.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Claire Herr.

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

Interment with full military honors will be in Oxford Cemetery. 

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

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

Joyce Jones Frampton
Joyce Jones Frampton, of Oxford, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 8, 2023. She was 78.

She passed away at home after a five-month battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Richard Frampton, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. 

She was born in West Jefferson, NC to the late Lonnie and Danis Jones.  The family moved to Pennsylvania when Joyce was 10 years old.  

She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford for over 55 years. She joyfully and faithfully served in numerous roles of ministry. She was a fervent prayer warrior for her family, friends, and community. 

She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, working jigsaw puzzles, cooking, baking, and all kinds of crafts. She delighted in spending time with her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Rich Frampton and his wife Kristen of Quarryville, her daughter, Betsy Carmichael and her husband Jon of Chester Springs, four grandchildren, Brady, Hannah, Jake, and Nathan, and her sister Georgia Mayhorn of Elkton, Md. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mary Lou Hayworth, and Annabelle Prewitt.

Services were held Dec. 16 at the First Baptist Church of Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the First Baptist Church of Oxford, 552 Market St, Oxford PA 19363 or to Penn Medicine Hospice, 150 Monument Blvd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

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