Monroe Eugene Garthwaite

Monroe Eugene “Gene” Garthwaite, of Oxford, passed away on October 15, 2024 at the Ware Presbyterian Village Health Center. He was 89.

He was the husband of Marilyn Rush Garthwaite, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.

Born on June 4, 1935 in Roselle Park, N.J., he was the son of the late Monroe and Irma Gladys Linder Garthwaite.

Gene was a graduate of Toms River High School in Toms River, N.J., Class of 1952, and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. 

His property and casualty insurance career included underwriting and brokerage, as well as CPCU activities and teaching insurance courses.

Gene was one of three founding members of the model train club at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford.

He enjoyed music, reading, woodworking, and most of all, his dogs,  Bonnie, Emily and Daisy. 

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, whom he adored; a son, Frank Garthwaite and his wife, Nancy and their children, Brian and Steven; and one great-granddaughter. He is also survived by his son, Rian.

A memorial service will be held at Ware Presbyterian Village on Thursday, November 7 at 11 a.m. in the Ware Presbyterian Village Health Center Chapel. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Humane Society of the United States,1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037.

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

Shirley A. Arnold

Shirley A. Arnold, of Oxford, passed away on October 23, 2024 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. She was 79.

She was the wife of the late Jerry N. Arnold, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late James and Marguerite Donnelly Sumner.

Shirley was raised in Barnsley and lived in Oxford her entire life. 

She was a lifelong member of the Oxford Church of the Nazarene. Shirley was a devout Christian and family focused. Shirley kept her family the center of everything. 

She is survived by her three children, Gary Arnold (Antje) of Oxford, Denise Hildenbrand (Keith) of Exton, and James Arnold (Katie) of West Grove; seven grandchildren, Emily Pinkerton (Brent), Jessica Ungerbeuhler (Josh), Joshua Arnold, Tyler Arnold, Kylee Arnold, Cade Hildenbrand and Halle Hildenbrand; four great-grandchildren, Dante Pinkerton, Luke Pinkerton, Liam Pinkerton and Sophia Hildenbrand; and two sisters, Lena Hansen and Beverly McDowell.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Sumner and sister, Jeanne Letterman.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 9 at the Oxford Church of the Nazarene, 116 E Locust St. in Oxford.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

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

Wilburt L. Howard

Wilburt L. “Preach” Howard, a resident of Oxford, passed away at the age of 62 on October 25, 2024.

Born in Macon, GA, he was the son of the late Rufus and Dorothy Clemonts Howard.

Wilburt’s family moved to Oxford in 1964. He graduated from Oxford Area High School. While in school, Wilburt loved sports. He played on the soccer team and basketball team. He was a very good basketball player for Oxford Area High School and received trophies for his talent. After graduation, Wilburt was employed by Shelton’s Pallet in Nottingham for over 13 years. He also worked for Stoufer’s Food of York, Pa.

Wilburt loved his family, and having fun with friends. He was willing to help anyone he could. He loved to laugh and make everyone laugh. 

He is survived by his sister, Brenda Thomas of Oxford; his brother, Mike Maxwell of Oxford; special friend, Pamela Smith of York; one nephew, Chris McClain (Megan) of York; one niece, Shawna Williams (Ryan) of Middletown, Del.; one great-niece, Kya McClain; four great-nephews, Tyler McClain, Ryan McClain, Jr., Carter McClain and Cayden McClain; and cousins. 

His family and friends will miss him dearly.

Services will be private. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory 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.  

Brenda Gail Rominger

Brenda Gail Rominger, 70, of Avondale, passed away on October 25, 2024 at the Christiana Hospital. 

She was the wife of Ernest Rominger, who passed away in 2022, and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Mountain City, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Junior Ray Harper and the late Nell Hodge Harper.

Brenda was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She retired in 2020 after 24 years of service at the Manor Care in Wilmington, Del.

She enjoyed doing puzzles, ceramics, cake decorating, reading, movies, her dogs, Bella, Nessie and Hershey, and being with her family and friends.

Brenda is survived by one son, Rodney E. Rominger of Avondale;  one daughter, Crystal Rominger and her husband John Stoltzfus of Wilmington, Del.; one brother, Tommy Harper of West Grove; and two sisters, Sandra Winnington of Toughkenamon and Diane Harper of Toughkenamon.

She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Amy Rominger and one brother, Bob Harper.

The funeral service took place on November 1 at Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square.

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

Clive Waldo Parker

Clive Waldo Parker, 98, passed away at home on October 27, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Doll Snyder Parker.

Born in Ashe County, NC, he was the youngest of eight children to the late Stacy and Silveretta Osborne Parker. 

Waldo was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in World War II.

He retired from NVF in Yorklyn, Del.

Waldo loved hunting and fishing. He had many friends that would stop in and visit.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his three daughters, Nancy, the wife of Denny Heck, Sally, the wife of Rodger Poe and Tammy, the wife of Benjamin Sacks, Jr. and two grandchildren, Benjamin III and April.

Funeral services were held on October 31 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc in Oxford.

Interment with military honors will be in Union Hill 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.  

Roger W. Barkman

Roger W. Barkman, of West Grove, passed away on October 27, 2024. He was 78.

He was the beloved husband of Priscilla Schetrompf Barkman, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Roger was the cherished father of Christina L. Hazelwood and Shelley D. Walls (James), as well as the adoring grandfather of Ella Grace, Thatcher, Naomi Hope, Brent and Christian.

Born 1945 in Chester, Pa., Roger was the youngest son of Robert Barkman Sr. and Edna Platt Barkman.  He grew up with his late older brother Robert Barkman Jr. (Bea) and his brother Ronald Barkman (Pat). 

After graduation from Penncrest High School, he served in the U.S. Air Force. After the Air Force, he pursued a career as a certified electrician and was employed with Lukens Steel in Coatesville for 30 years.

Roger was a competent, do-it-yourself, mechanically minded man who enjoyed watching competitive sports, boating, automobiles, and technology. His retirement was met with delight. He enjoyed his days in the home he built, laughing with his family, watching his grandchildren, spoiling his pets, and adoring his bride. 

You are invited to visit with Roger’s family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6 at the Kuzo Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square. Following the viewing, there will be a celebration of life and a time to share memories during the services that start at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the  Unionville Cemetery.

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

William David Anderson, Sr.

William David “Bolp” Anderson Sr., a resident of Nottingham, passed away on October 28, 2024 while surrounded by his family at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was 71.

Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert Ellsworth Anderson Sr. (Pete) and Nancy Elaine Shortlidge Anderson.

He was the husband of the late Kathryn Gorman Anderson, who was his first wife and with whom they shared two sons. He was also proceeded in death by his second wife, Lisa Connoly Anderson.

William was employed as a welder at Ballymore Co. in West Chester and retired after more than 40 years of service. He also enjoyed his time in his younger days as a bouncer at the Crack N' Crab Restaurant in Oxford. 

He was a strong-willed, determined and hardworking man.  He lived his life as a fighter and overcame many obstacles during his life. His determination to keep going was inspiring to many.

Always on the move, he was always fixing or building something. He took pride in his work no matter the task at hand he could figure it out. 

William was talented at restoring antiques and refinishing furniture in his spare time. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Fishing, boating and watching football. His favorite team was the Green Bay Packers, despite most of his family being die-hard Eagles fans.

He is survived by his two sons, William Anderson, Jr. (Dawn) of Nottingham and Travis Anderson (Sherry) of Boyertown, and five grandchildren, William Connor Anderson, Garrett Anderson, Brennon Anderson, George Anderson and Kaylyn Anderson.

He was preceded in death by three siblings, Robert Anderson, Jr., Jean Clements and John Anderson.

A memorial service was held on November 2 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory 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. 

Charles M. Mabe, Jr.

Charles “Chuck” M. Mabe, Jr., 66, of Port Deposit, Md., passed away at home on September 25, 2024.

He was the husband of Mary Mabe, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage.

Born on April 15, 1958 in West Grove, he was the son of the late Charles “Charlie” M. Mabe, Sr and Rosie “Peggy” Phillips Mabe.

He retired from a lifelong career as an auto mechanic.

Chuck enjoyed hunting, playing music, and riding his motorcycle. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his three children, Angie Pierce and her husband Chris, Charles “Chuckie” Mabe and his wife Lesley, and Lindsey Kenney and her husband James, and five grandchildren, Ethan Pierce, Samuel Pierce, Zachary Pierce, Declan Mabe, and Patrick Kenney, and with one on the way. 

He is also survived by three brothers, Albert Mabe and his wife, Donna, Daniel Mabe and his wife Jody, and Larry Mabe and his wife, Lisa along with cousin/sister Regina Hatcher and her husband Roy and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Chuck was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Kilby, the wife of Keith Kilby.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 9 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Interment will be private.

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

Earlene F. Nesbitt

Earlene F. Nesbitt, 90, of Rising Sun, Md., passed away on October 27, 2024 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del.

She was the wife of the late Robert F. Nesbitt, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Elkton, Md., she was the daughter of the late Bernard Kane and Rosa L. Fell.

She was a member of Rose Bank Methodist Church, Rising Sun, Md. 

She enjoyed playing cards with friends, playing bingo and reading, Earlene also enjoyed shopping and eating out with her good friend, Ray Sparks.

She is survived by three sons, James R. Nesbitt (Netta) of Rehoboth Beach, Del., Kenneth A. Nesbitt (Sara) of Rising Sun, Md. and Curtis A. Nesbitt (Tracey) of Lincoln University; seven grandchildren, William Richarts, IV (Denice), Cory Nesbitt (Andrea), Samantha Moran (Rob), Zachary Nesbitt, Zane Nesbitt (Kayleigh), Myles Regester and Skylar Regester; nine great-grandchildren; Cole Nesbitt, Matthew Justison, Makenna Justison, Roenick Nesbitt, Riley Nesbitt, Sofia Nesbitt, Seamus Nesbitt, Lincoln Moran and Camden Nesbitt.

She was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Sally Richarts and Colleen Nesbitt and her beloved dog, Homer.

Per Earlene’s request there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a foster care of choice.

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

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

Rosalie M. Hart

Rosalie M. Hart, of Devon, Pa., passed away on Sept. 18, 2024 following a difficult battle with her health, including the return of lung cancer. She was 85.

Rosalie was born in West Grove on Feb. 18, 1939 to the late Edward and Julia (Crothers) Hart.  She was predeceased by Ruth Rumiano, her best friend for 59 years, who passed away in 2019.  

Rosalie was a 1960 graduate of the HUP Training School for Nurses and furthered her education with her BSN in 1967 and her MSN in 1969. Rosalie was the vice president of the Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital, the inpatient psychiatric facility, for the duration of her nursing career.

Rosalie also loved the times spent with her family and friends, always showing that giving spirit of a nurse in all her interactions.  She was a longtime member of the Berwyn United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved until her health declined.  

Rosalie is survived by her sister, Joyce McCord of Havertown, Pa.; her niece, Ediena Parsons of Jarrettsville, Md. and her children; her niece Dorothy Hewston (Tom) of Kennett Square and their son; and her nephew Chris McCord (Cindy) of Paoli, Pa. and their family.

Please join us to celebrate Rosalie’s life at her Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Berwyn United Methodist Church, 140 Waterloo Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312.  A time to greet the family will take place at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with light refreshments.  Interment will follow in the Urn Garden.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Rosalie’s name to Paoli Hospital, 255 W Lancaster Ave. Paoli, PA 19301, the GO2 for Lung Cancer Organization 2033 K Street NW Ste 500, Washington, DC 20006-1076, or the Lung Cancer Research Foundation PO Box 780990 Philadelphia, PA 19178-0990.