Betty L. Heibeck
Betty L. Heibeck, of West Grove, passed away while surrounded by her loving family at home on Aug. 30, 2024. She was 90.

She was the daughter of the late Howard and Virginia Hogg. Betty graduated from Avon Grove High School in West Grove, and retired after working for many years with West Grove Borough.

She is survived by her children, Richard Heibeck (Susan) of Coatesville, Beverly Rogevich (Raymond) of Oxford, and Sandra West (Kenneth) of West Grove.  She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Jeremy West (Jennifer), Courtney West Rump (Mason), and Rachel Rogevich Abrams (Jacob), five great grandchildren, Charlotte, Abigail, Sophia West and Harper and Kennedy Rump, one sister, Linda Yerkes (Glenn) and three brothers, Howard Hogg, William Hogg (Bonnie) and Charles Hogg (Susan).  

In addition to her parents, Betty was predeceased by her sisters, Margaret Keefer, Frances Crawford, Norma Moore and Patsy Adams, who she missed dearly.

Betty will be remembered for her love of family and her strong work ethic. She enjoyed doing puzzles, cross-stitching and sewing for friends and family, and she was also known for her love for the Philadelphia Phillies—she would never miss a game. She also loved the music of George Strait. She will be missed dearly.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Brandywine Valley Hospice; 1011 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite 207 & 208, West Grove, PA 19390.

All services will be private. 

Robert James Patton, Jr.
Robert James Patton, Jr., 81, of Arlington, VA, passed away while at home on Sept. 2, 2024.

He was the husband of Jacqueline Hoffman Patton, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Robert James, Sr. and Dorothy Louise Jacobson Patton.

Bob was a member of Restoration Anglican Church of Arlington, VA and past member of Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, Arlington, VA, once serving as Scoutmaster of its Troop 167 BSA. Bob earned the rank of Eagle Scout at age 14. He was also a member of the Arlington Optimist Club.

Bob graduated from Duke University in 1965 with a bachelor of arts degree in history. In 1968, he graduated from the George Washington University Law School and was a managing editor of the Law Review. 

He began his legal career in 1968 with a Washington, D.C. law firm, served as an attorney with the federal government, and concluded his career as a private attorney in Virginia. As a private attorney, he practiced for 20 years in the field of wills and trusts. He also practiced maritime law, probate law, as well as certain business law as the sole attorney of his own firm, working until he was 80 years old. 

Bob served 30 years with the Maritime Administration within the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Transportation. In his government career, he held positions as Deputy Maritime Administrator, Acting Chief Counsel, Vice Chairman of the Department of Commerce Contract Appeals Board, and member of the Department of Transportation Board for Correction of Military Records. He received a number of awards in government service, including the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award from President Clinton in 1993. 

Bob was generous and compassionate with a playful, competitive drive, as anyone with whom he played basketball, cards, or Mexican Train can attest.  He cared deeply about people and helping others. 

Bob enjoyed traveling, hiking, collecting stamps and coins, and spending time with his family.  He pursued genealogy as a hobby for over 50 years, having published several books.  

Bob is survived by his wife, three daughters, Kimberly Anne Patton, Carolyn Patton Piskun (Scott Richard) and Kathrine Dawn Patton, and one son, Michael Corey Patton (Genevieve Lynn). Also surviving are four grandchildren, Michael William Patton, Haleigh Ellexa Saulia Patton, Maximus Alexander Piskun and Mason Robert Piskun, and one brother, William Richard Patton (Carolyn).

He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Patton Malone. 

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at the Restoration Anglican Church at 1815 N. Quincy St. in Arlington, VA.

Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society and Troop 167 BSA, 1500 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207 or Scout Troop 167 Arlington, VA at www.troop167arlington-treasury.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.  

Franklin Rigley Jones
Franklin Rigley Jones, of West Grove, passed on Sept. 1, 2024 at Twin Pines Health Care Center in West Grove. He was 77.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Ralph and Viola Palmer Jones.

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

He retired from Lincoln University after over 20 years of service.

Franklin enjoyed baseball and fishing. 

He is survived by two sons, Poncho Jones and Andre Hughes; grandchildren; two siblings, Edith Jones and Monroe Jones; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by nine siblings, Robert Palmer, Florence Wise, George Jones, Ralph Jones, Jr., Shirley Tackett, Mary Payne, “Tommy’ Jones, Patsy Jones and Brenda Boddy.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. at 86 Pine St., Oxford. Friends and family may visit from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Ok, 73123-1718.

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

Lloyd Garnet Walls
Lloyd Garnet Walls passed away on Sept. 3, 2024 at Ballad Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. He was 88.

Lloyd was born in Green Cove, Va. and he later moved to West Grove, where he lived for over 50 years. He eventually moved back to Virginia, finally calling Troutdale his home, and he made many friends along the way because he never met a stranger he wouldn’t talk to or share a smile with. 

He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and had a long work history following his time in the Army – starting with NVF Co. in Kennett Square. He made circuit boards for 48 years. He later worked for Dollar General for over 17 years in both Pennsylvania and Virginia. When he wasn’t working, Lloyd enjoyed NASCAR racing, gardening and was an avid fisherman. He and his late wife Laura enjoyed being together and going to festivals, flea markets and auctions. 

Lloyd was a genuine, likable, and wonderful man who was always smiling and his presence will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Blevins Walls, his parents, Coy and Mae Walls, all of his siblings and their spouses, brothers-in-law, Arthur “Jack” Blevins and Arvel Lee Blevins, Sr., niece, Linda Sue Yarber, and nephews, Ray Pennington, Ricky Walls, Stanley Walls, Arvel Lee Blevins, Jr., John Scott Blevins, Steven Blevins and Roger Farmer. 

Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Michelle Roberts and her husband, David, grandson, Dylan Roberts, all of Sugar Grove, Va., sisters-in-law, Dorothy “Dottie” Blevins of Galax, Va. and Lessie Ann Blevins of Whitetop, Va., several nieces and nephews and their families, and a special friend, Remo Censurato.

Special thank you from the family to the following; Liz Stamper, Dawn Robinson, Rachel Medley, Johnston Memorial Hospital ICU Unit staff, Bristol Regional Medical Center ICU Unit 2 staff and 4th floor nursing staff, Abingdon Health & Rehab, and Ballad Hospice House.

Funeral services were held on September 6 at Fraziers’ Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion, Va. Pastor James Walls officiated. Graveside services were held on September 7 at Laurel Valley Community Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the U.S. Army Funeral Honors Guard and Francis Marion V.F.W. Post #4667.

To share memories of Lloyd Garnet Walls, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. 

Care for Lloyd has been entrusted to Fraziers’ Seaver Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.

Lorraine E. Louwerse
Lorraine Elizabeth Louwerse passed away with her family and her best friend by her side on Aug. 31, 2024. She fought her battle her way, on her terms. She was 83.

She was born on February 12, 1941 to Frank and Philomena Garofalo. She was the eldest sibling to Frannie and Frank. They grew up in Chester, Pa. She had a Chester attitude, and no one messed with her or her family, ever. Not then, and not 83 years later.

Lorraine was a homemaker most of her life, although she had many jobs to help support her family when needed.  Her greatest job was being a mom to her two children, Lorri Ann and William Joseph.

Lorraine loved any type of arts and crafts particularly photography and painting. She loved thrift store shopping and going to yard sales with her friends. She always had matching clothes from head to toe, including her purse that she changed every day to match her outfit. She loved dogs, especially chihuahuas, which she had several throughout her life. 

Lorraine was a Christian and considered Manor Presbyterian Church and its members her second family. She attended services regularly and was involved with Bible study groups. 

She is survived by two children, Lorri Manchin Prettelt and William Manchin (Kristy). She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother to three grandchildren, Matthew Prettelt, Isabella Prettelt and Emily Bready (Chris), and three great-grandchildren, Evelyn Bready, Adeline Bready and Amelia Bready.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Manor Presbyterian Church, 505 Street Road, Cochranville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manor Presbyterian Church.

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

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

Eugene Charles Allport
Eugene Charles Allport, 67, of Nottingham, died on Aug. 19 in his home following a lengthy illness with uveal melanoma. 

Gene, as he was known to family and friends, was the husband of Julie Ellen Bower Allport, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage. Born on November 14, 1956, he was the eldest child of Helen Phillips Allport and Charles Eugene Allport.

Gene was a 1974 graduate of Oxford Area High School. In 1978, he graduated from Millersville University with a degree in economics. Gene also completed several graduate courses in finance at Widener University. 

Gene worked as a financial analyst with a focus on computer applications at W.L. Gore and Associates from 1978 until his retirement in May of 2021. He served as treasurer of the Union Cemetery of Fremont from 2010 until his health prompted him to step down in 2024. Gene was a member of Oxford Presbyterian Church. He served two terms as a deacon, including serving a term as moderator of the deacons.

Gene is survived by his wife Julie, his son Seth Allport, his daughter Hayley Allport and Hayley’s husband Jose Silveti. He is also survived by his father, Charles Allport, a brother, Carl Allport (Susan), a sister Cheryl Williams and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Phillips Allport.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 31 at Oxford Presbyterian Church.

Interment will be in the Union Cemetery in Nottingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Union Cemetery Association of Fremont, c/o Geof Williams, 400 Fremont Road, Nottingham, PA 19362 or the Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine Street, 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.

Willett Alan Hahn
Willett Alan Hahn of Nottingham, passed away peacefully while at his home and surrounded by his family on Aug. 28, 2024.

He was the husband of Barbara A. Reed Hahn.

Born on April 14, 1948 at Lankanau Hospital in Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Willett August and Doris Louise Williams Hahn.

He was an Oxford area resident since 1956. He worked for years at the family-owned Hahn Game Farm, where he also was a gunsmith by trade. 

He coached Little League teams, and served as the president of Oxford Little League for years. He was a member of, and later became a scout leader in Boy Scout Troop 13. He worked many years as a volunteer for the Oxford Center for Dance recitals. 

He loved music and serving as the DJ for weddings. He spun records at The Country Pub in Oxford when he wasn't tending bar there. He later worked at Oxford Sunoco for over 20 years as the night shift manager. 

He was a car enthusiast, woodworker, and was a lifelong Philadelphia Phillies fan.

He cared most about his family, and nobody could have ever asked for a better dad, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, in-law or friend. The family hopes your memories of him will last forever, if you were lucky enough to have known him. 

He is survived by his wife; three children, W. Alan Hahn, II (Shannon Ciarlone) of Nottingham, Alaina Jennings (Duane) of Nottingham and R. Michael Hahn (Melissa Paolercio) of Landenberg; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 3 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home Inc. in Oxford.

Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delco Dawgs  at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=66RCQ2W9T3EHC.

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