Betty Lou Spotts
Betty Lou Spotts, of Cochranville, passed away on April 10, 2024 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 95.

She was the wife of the late H. Lynn Spotts.

Born in Lincoln University, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Norris and Hester Cochran McNiss.

Betty formerly attended Beulah Baptist Church, Oxford. She was a 75-year member of Russellville Grange #91, Oxford Senior Center and the Golden Agers of Cochranville.

She enjoyed traveling and cruising with the Pacesetters of Peoples Bank of Oxford.

She is survived by two sons, Ronald E. (Wanda) Spotts of Cochranville and Kelvin L. (Nancy) Spotts of Strasburg, one daughter, Melanie (Terry) Murray of Cochranville, six grandchildren, Chris (Jodi) Spotts, Monica (Dana) Rose, Kyle Spotts, Gwenn Spotts, Tracy (Tim) Lutz and Joshua Murray, and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Murray, a brother, Lester McNiss, and a sister, Vera Mellinger. 

Funeral services were held on April 13 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Russellville Grange #91, c/o Corresponding Secretary, 4860 Homeville Rd., Cochranville, PA 19330. 

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

Jimmy E. Hudson
Jimmy Edward Hudson passed away peacefully at his residence on April 15, 2024. He was 72.

Jimmy was born in Chester County on Nov. 7, 1951, the son of the late Theo Hudson, Sr. and Ruby C. Hudson. 

He attended and graduated from the Oxford Area School District.

Jimmy went on to work for Lukens Steel for several years. He was then employed by Acme Markets, where he thoroughly enjoyed his fellow employees and talking to his regular customers until his retirement. 

Jimmy was a member of the Thunderguard Motorcycle Club, West Grove Chapter, where he served as president for a short period of time. He enjoyed going to watch the horses race at Delaware Park, trips to the casino, and traveling.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Theo Hudson, Sr. and Ruby C. Hudson, sisters Bonnie J. Hudson and Ruby M. Hudson, granddaughter, Christina Wiley, nephews Michael Hudson and Adrian Hudson.

Jimmy leaves to cherish his memories a son, Thomas (Tommy) Wiley, a daughter, Felicia Graham, and grandchildren, Thomas Wiley, Jr., Hayden Gonzalez, Sterling Benning, and Jayden Benning. Also surviving are two brothers, Theo Hudson (Shelley) and Bruce Hudson (Be-Be), three sisters, Maxine Hudson, Cathy Hudson and Robin Hudson, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A Homegoing service was held on April 27 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, inc. in Oxford.

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

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

Laurie Ann Hardy 
Laurie Ann (O’Shea) Hardy, a resident of Lancaster, passed away at her residence on April 24, 2024. She was 62.

She was the wife of Kenneth Dale “Buck” Hardy, and they shared 22 years of marriage. 

Born in Queens, New York on December 27, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Audrey (Gunser) O’Shea.  

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Richard Shirk and his wife Jennifer, and Robert Shirk and his wife Jennifer and three grandchildren, Ulysses, Maverick, and Mabel.  She was predeceased by her stepdaughter, Keyra Bryant.  

She is survived by her son-in-law, Jarvis Bryant Sr. and Keyra and Jarvis’s children, Jarvis Jr., Javon, and Jamirra Bryant.

She is survived by her four siblings, Thomas O’Shea and his wife, Kristen, Sharon Horst and her husband, Michael, Joy O’Shea, and William O’Shea and his wife, Teala. She is also survived by her brothers-in-law, Jeff Hardy and his wife Dominque and Scott Hardy and his wife Carol.  In addition, she is survived by an aunt and uncle and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Laurie was very talented at creating and making crafts, which she sold at craft fairs throughout South Central Pennsylvania.  Laurie was an ultimate NASCAR fan, and she loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Phillies.  Laurie worked for D & S Brassire Restaurant for 22 years and most recently, after 11 years of service, she retired from QVC.  

Laurie was a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church where she shared her crafts, her smile and support for all of Shiloh’s ministries.  She will be remembered for her quick wit, sense of humor and kindness.  She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. A viewing took place at Shiloh Presbyterian Church on May 3 and a memorial service followed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Laurie Hardy to Shiloh Presbyterian Church Youth Programming, 42 South Fifth Street, Oxford, PA 19363.

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

Maurice Alexander Reynolds
Maurice Alexander Reynolds, known as Mike to most and “Baby Bunny” to many, passed away on April 24, 2024 at his residence.

Maurice was a 53-year-old resident of Avondale.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Maurice “Skip” E. Reynolds and the late Barbara Grey Reynolds.|

Mike was a graduate of Kennett High School and he continued his education at Goldey-Beacom College, where he earned his master’s degree in business accounting.

He was a behavioral safety associate at the Chester County Hospital and prior to that he was an ER tech for many years at the Jennersville Hospital.

Mike was heavily involved with the Avondale Fire Company for 35 years. He served at one time as an ambulance captain, and he later worked as a fire police officer. He also was a member of the fire company’s dive team and was the fire company’s representative on the Board of Directors for Medic 94.

He was a member of the Rotary and was past president of the Lion’s Club.

He loved to travel and had a hunger for adventure. He was an avid diver and he dived in the Colorado River at the Hoover Dam, the Indian River and fearlessly dove with sharks in the Bahamas.

Mike  is survived by his sister, Michelle Reynolds, of Parkesburg, his aunt, Helen Pugh, of Oxford, and his very close friends, Michael Keiter, Harvey Hall, Jennifer Patton, Jimmy Patton and Steven Hall.

A memorial service was held on May 4 at the Avondale Fire Company. Burial will be in the Longwood Cemetery in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311.

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

Raymond T. Sexton
Raymond T. (Tom) Sexton, of Oxford, passed away at his home on April 26, 2024. He was 81.

He was the husband of Shirley Hensel Sexton, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Oxford, he was the son of the late Carl and Isabell Touchton Sexton.

He worked on his father’s farm while attending high school. 

Tom was previously employed with Oxford Manufacturing Company and retired from Oxford Auto Parts after 40 years of service.

He loved yard sales and collected NASCAR memorabilia, old soda bottles and marbles. 

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Robin Sexton of Oxford, one sister, Carol Lewis of Oxford, two grandsons, David and Jesse, and one great-grandson, Cameron.

A graveside service was held on May 2 at Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shirley Sexton, c/o Fulton Bank, 300 Commons Drive, 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.  

Dorothy Trumbower
Dorothy D. (Dottie) Trumbower, of Hunlock Creek, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Sayre Health Care Center. She was 89.

She was born in Neptune, NJ, the daughter of the late George Van Tuyl and Margaret Amelia Peterson Dale. She was a graduate of Asbury Park High School class of 1952 and Bucknell University class of 1956.    

Dottie lived in many places during her lifetime, but when she finally moved to Hunlock Creek with husband James Davenport Trumbower, she wrote to her friends, “I finally feel as if I am truly home.” 

She was employed as a fifth-grade teacher in Hackettstown NJ, as well as a homemaker for her family. She was a member of the Muhlenburg United Methodist Church.

She was well-known for her quilting. Dottie served as president of the Willing Hands Quilters at the Bloomingdale Grange for many years, was a life member of Pennsylvania Quilters, served as a quilt judge at the Bloomsburg Fair, and she was active in online quilt groups, designing quilting challenges and winning an honorable mention for a design challenge at Keepsake Quilting. 

A talented seamstress, Dottie made dresses for her nieces and prom dresses for her daughters with great precision and creative details. 

While living in Chadds Ford, Dottie served as inspector of elections for several years. She was active in the Chadds Ford Historical Society, was a charter member of the Pilgrim Edward Doty Society, serving as secretary for several years, and enjoyed playing couples and duplicate bridge. She volunteered in the school libraries in Springfield, Delaware County and Chadds Ford and worked as a volunteer tour guide and baker at the John Chadd House and Barnes Brinton House, where she also gave demonstrations in spinning, quilting, dying, and weaving. She was active in the women’s groups, choir, and leadership in churches everywhere she lived, including Covenant UMC in Springfield, Delaware County, West Chester UMC, and the Muhlenburg UMC. 

Dottie also loved to sing, draw, and design, and was able to coax plants to bloom in any conditions. While in college at Bucknell, Dottie participated in French Club, Cloak and Dagger (theater) and worked summers as a switchboard operator, enjoying the challenge of knowing all the exchanges by heart. At least as fond of babies as she was of quilting, Dottie could often be found bottle-feeding a lamb or calf during her years living with her daughter, Julie, in Towanda, Pa. She really enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Davenport Trumbower, her sister, Esther Paddack, a nephew, Keith Trumbower, and a grandson, Paul Trumbower.

Surviving are her children, Britt Trumbower (Carolyn) of Bear Creek, Julie Perry (Greg) of Towanda, Pa., Jennette Driscoll (Toby) of Newark, Del., grandchildren Nikolai Lopatofsky, Quinn Casey, Lucas Driscoll, Adam Driscoll, Aiden Trumbower, and Emily Trumbower, and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Dottie’s life will be announced at a later date.

Private Interment was held in Benscoter Cemetery in Muhlenburg.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Charles L. Cease Funeral Home, 634 Reyburn Road, Shickshinny.

Denton E. Charron
Denton “Denny” E. Charron, age 53, of Oxford, passed away on April 28, 2024. He was the husband of Tina Maristch Charron, with whom he shared 15 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of Christine Dartt Charron of Mohnton, Pa. and the late Dennis Charron.
Denny was a 1989 graduate of Twin Valley High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force. Denny was a quiet and reserved man who enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors, spending time with his dogs and being with his family.  
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Cadence Charron of Oxford, April Templin and her husband Aaron of Mesquite, TX and Samantha Collins of Philadelphia, and one son, Christopher Charron and his fiancé Amber of Fort Pierce, Fla. 

Also surviving are two sisters, Megan Charron of Birdsboro, Pa. and Carrissa Smith of Denver, Colo. one brother, Jason Charron of Coatesville, and one grandchild. In addition, he is survived by his mother-in-law, siblings-in-law, nephews and nieces.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at the Foulk Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove. His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to https://k9sforwarriors.org/. 
To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

Monte L. Richardson, Sr.
Monte L. Richardson, Sr., of Landenberg, passed away on April 30, 2024 at the Chester County Hospital. He was 85.

He was the husband of Margaret Finnen Richardson, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Maurice Richardson and the late Mary Cooper Richardson.

Monte was a mechanic at General Motors in Wilmington, Del. He retiried in 1996, after 30 years of service.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the mountains, sprint car racing, motorcycles and being with his family and friends..

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Monte L. Richardson, Jr., of Landenberg, one daughter, Wendy L. Richardson, of Landenberg, two sisters, Lydia Ackerman of Landenberg, and Linda Hillyard of Landenberg, and six grandchildren, Anthony Richardson, Joseph Richardson and his wife Paige, Jessie Richardson, Jordan Richardson, Henry Buchanan and Nicole Buchanan. Also surviving are one great-granddaughter, Emery Richardson, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Mary McMillan and Peggy LaPore.

The service and burial will be held privately.

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

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

Robert F. DiMarco
Robert F. DiMarco, 88, formerly of West Grove, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024.

 He grew up in Devon, Pa., a first-generation Italian American descendant of immigrants from Abruzzi Province in Italy.

He loved gardening, making wine, volunteering for church and school, and spending time with family, especially Shane and Bridget.

In his early years, he worked as a homebuilder. Later he owned DiMarco Mushrooms. He was known as a brilliant problem solver and fixer of all things mechanical. God’s own helper, he will be missed by so many.

He is predeceased by his parents, James and Barbara (nee Mancini) DiMarco, his wife Louise (nee Frezzo) DiMarco, and his siblings, Dom, Vince, and Mary Rossi.

He is survived by his sisters Antonette Biondi and Dora Vito, life companion, Emily Ferreri, and many dear nieces and nephews.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Friday, May 10 at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove. His funeral mass will follow at noon. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square.

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

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations be made in his name to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), PO Box 249, Greencastle, PA 17225-024.

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