Patricia A. Wagner
Patricia (Patty) Ann Peterson Wagner, of Cochranville, passed away on June 14, 2024 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She was 75.

She was the wife of the late Robert D Wagner, III, who passed away on May 20, 2024.

Born in Erwin, TN, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Ethel Peterson.

Patty was a devoted wife, mother, mom-mom, great grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, her two cats, her flower gardens, chatting on the phone with family and friends, having lunch with friends, family dinners, shopping and especially buying gifts for others.  She had a very giving and generous heart.

She was a member of Brush Arbor Gospel Ministries in Elkton, Md.

She retired from Chester County Hospital after working there for over 20 years.

Patty is survived by her son, Michael Peterson (Cindy Lashley) of Oxford, a daughter, Danielle Boxleitner (Dave) of New Providence, five grandchildren, Tiffany Hernandez (Nick), Michael Peterson Jr, Brandon Fisher, Chris Fisher (Karina) and Ellie Zook, one great-grandson, Bryson Mahoney, two sisters, Shirley Miller and Hazel Roush, two brothers, Jay Peterson and Lee Peterson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A combined service for Bob and Patty was held at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. on June 22. 

Interment will be private, where Bob will receive full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brush Arbor Gospel Ministries https://brusharborgm.fenly.org/drive/blessingspantry.

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

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

Virginia Anne Frezzo
Virginia "Ginny" Anne Frezzo, of West Grove, passed away on June 18, 2024 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 78.

She was the wife of James Frezzo, Sr. to whom she was happily married for 53 years. 

She was born in West Chester, the daughter of the late Joseph Opdenaker and the late Virginia Bailey. 

Ginny will always be remembered for her warm smile, laughter, and generous spirit. She was known for her positive attitude and perseverance, serving four years with the Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, Md. There, she taught at The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children and attended the Benedictine College. Her love for children grew while teaching two years at St. John's the Beloved in Milltown, Del. She studied one year at the University of Delaware, majoring in music, before ultimately graduating cum laude from West Chester University in 1992. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. 

Ginny loved music and singing. She was a beloved member of her community choir. Everywhere she went, a tune, hum, or whistle would follow. The world will be a little less melodic without her. 

Above all, Ginny loved her children and grandchildren. She maintained a beautiful home, prioritized education, and she spent countless hours cheering on her children and their friends from the side of many sports fields and ice rinks. Her loving presence as a parent, grandparent, and caregiver will be greatly missed, but modeled for generations to come. 

In addition to her husband, Ginny is survived by her children, James Louis Frezzo, Jr. (Lorraine), Anthony Emidio Frezzo, Theresa Marie Frezzo (Frédéric), and Cynthia Ann Frezzo (Alistair), her granddaughters, Emmeline Concetta Merlet and Ardella Louise Johnston, one brother, Joseph Opdenaker Jr., one half-brother, Harry Bailey, three in-laws, many dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

Ginny was predeceased by her Aunt Sophie Stanwell, her half-sister, Debra Starett and her half-brother, Bill Bailey. 

You are invited to visit with Ginny's family and friends from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at the Red Clay Room at 423 Dalmation Street in Kennett Square. Her celebration of life service will follow at 5 p.m. Interment will be held privately. 

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia https://give2.chop.edu/give/. To donate by mail, checks payable to CHOP Foundation should be posted to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352. 

Or, memorial donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) https://www.breakthrought1d.org/ways-to-give/. 

Arrangements are being handled by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To view Virginia's online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com. 

John R. Kennedy
John “Reds” R. Kennedy, of West Grove, passed away at his residence on June 20, 2024. He was 86.

He was the husband of Christine Krebs Kennedy, who passed away in 2016, and with whom he shared 44 years of marriage.

Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Horace Kennedy and the late Margaret Esery Kennedy.

John was a supervisor at Lucent Technologies and he retired from that role in 1999. Prior to working at Lucent Technologies, he worked for Bell Telephone and Western Electric.

He enjoyed gardening, going out for breakfast, going to the VFW to socialize with his friends, and driving his race cars and dragsters, and being with  his family and friends.

John is survived by three sons, John Kennedy, James Kennedy  and Thomas Kennedy, his wife Terri, his two daughters, Suzanne Kennedy and Jean Kennedy, two step-sons, Robert Dye and Richard Dye and 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

You are invited to visit with John’s family and friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 29 at the Foulk Funeral Home at 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove. His funeral service will follow at noon. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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

Ronald Franklin Turner
Ronald Turner, of Kennett Square, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on June 20, 2024. 

Ron was born on Feb. 11, 1943, in Marietta, GA, the son of Lena Mae (Hendon) and Worth Turner. 

He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty-two years, Claudia (DiRosa), his children, Matthew, Peter, and Amanda Magee and a son-in-law David Magee, and grandchildren, Jason and Rachel Magee. He is also survived by his sisters, Sally Delamater and Karleen Turner of Georgia, his brother Karl Turner of Nevada and their spouses, children, and grandchildren. 

Ron was raised on a dairy farm in Marietta, GA, and his childhood was affected by contracting polio at the age of eleven. He was treated at Warm Springs, near Atlanta, where he developed a deep love of reading, learning, and an appreciation for listening to the stories of those around him. He attended Emory University and became a strong advocate for Civil Rights. He eventually decided to head north and completed his studies at Marlboro College in Vermont. He moved to New York City, where he met his true love, Claudia. They were married in 1972 and moved to Kennett Square with their new son, Matthew, in 1975, where they have remained to this day. 

Ron's early work-life was varied and eclectic, like him. He was a New York City taxi driver, part-time journalist, teacher and Civil Rights activist, but he was always focused on service to others. After marriage, he settled in at the State of Delaware's Department of Corrections where he served for over 30 years as a parole and probation supervisor and as a program manager for a statewide program to help parolees find permanent employment after their release. He found the work both challenging and rewarding, as he was always doing his best to help people better their lives, while being acutely aware of and empathetic toward their own personal backgrounds and experiences. 

He was an active volunteer in his Kennett Square community, and he was particularly involved in local politics. He lived by the example of treating everyone with kindness, grace, and respect, for which he earned the admiration and respect of everyone who knew him. 

Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was ever-present, and he could often be found quietly smiling or snoozing. He was always up for a chat on any topic, trying new foods, or listening to music. He had boundless curiosity, his knowledge was vast, and he was happy to share it. He did not complain, and he added a healthy dose of humor and sarcasm to every situation. He modeled gratitude, humility, patience and unconditional love. He always had time to listen, to hug, and he never lost the twinkle in his eye. Those who knew Ron were better for it, and the family is so grateful for the many gifts that he shared.

Family and friends are invited to attend Ron's graveside service at 11 a.m. on June 28 at Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, in Wilmington, Del. A lunch reception will follow at Deerfield Golf Club, 507 Thompson Station Road in Newark, Del. Memorial contributions can be made to the March of Dimes (www.marchofdimes.org).

Arrangements are being handled by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To view Ronald's online obituary and to leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.