Thomas Joseph Mayersky, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Mayersky, Jr., of Lancaster, Pa., went peacefully home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2025.

He was born on May 1, 1949. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Candace Lynn Mayersky; a daughter, Lauren A. Pearson and George J. Pearson; a son, Ryan T.J. Mayersky and Alyssa S. Mayersky; a son, Andrew P. Mayersky, Dianny Mayersky and a grandson, Andrew P. Mayersky, Jr.

A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at Grace Community Church of Willow Street at 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, Pa. on July 1. A viewing will be at 9 a.m. with a service at 10:30 a.m.

Arrangements are being handled by Furman Funeral Home (FurmanFuneralHome.com).

Helen Sutton

Helen L. Wagoner Sutton, of Kennett Square, passed away on June 5, 2025 while at home and surrounded by family. She was 91. 

Helen was the spouse of the late John Sutton, Sr., with whom she was married 47 years. 

She was born in West Chester, the daughter of the late John Wagoner and the late Mary Pierson Wagoner.

Helen will be remembered as the ultimate homemaker. 

Helen enjoyed gardening, cooking, knitting, and caring for her three grandchildren. Helen loved her three cats, the popular television program “I Love Lucy,” and everything having to do with Elvis Presley.

Helen will be missed for her stories, her loving nature and her smile.

Helen is survived by her sons, John and Kenneth Sutton, her daughter-in-law, Stacie Sutton, and her three grandchildren, Kenny Sutton, Jr., Amber Nicole Sutton, and Michelle Bobbie Sutton. 

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her three siblings, Ralph Wagoner, and Barbara Cazier of Hockessin Del., and Gwyn Wagoner of Kennett Square.

Service and interment will be private.

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

To view Helen’s online obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Kenneth Smith

Kenneth “Kenny Joe” Smith, age 80, of Landenberg, passed away on June 20, 2025 at Regal Heights Healthcare Center in Hockessin, Del., leaving behind a legacy of grit, passion, and a life well-lived on his own terms. 

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Thomas A. Smith Sr. and the late Josephine Hedrick Smith.

Ken served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was wounded in the Tet Offensive during the war and was awarded the Purple Heart. Ken was a proud Marine his entire life.

After his time in the Corps, Ken followed in his father’s footsteps and became a skilled racehorse trainer, spending his days among the horses and the thrill of competition. Ken remained a horse enthusiast throughout his life. Because of his love for the ponies, Delaware Park was one of his favorite places. Ken worked at the post office in West Grove as a rural letter carrier for several decades before retiring from the USPS.

He had a deep love for simple pleasures – good scotch, a well-rolled cigar, and the electrifying rush of a winning bet at the track. A man of sharp wit and unwavering confidence, he never backed down from a challenge and always played the odds with a gambler’s heart.

Ken is survived by his daughter, Nicole Plumley (Chip Plumley); his son, Derek Smith; his grandchildren, Jacob Matz, Madison and Riley Smith, and his two nieces, Kathleen Lopez and Denise Mason. 

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his older brother, Thomas A. Smith, Jr.

You are invited to visit with Ken’s family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at Episcopal Church of the Advent, 401 North Union Street, Kennett Square. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. 

Interment will take place after the service at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 North Union Street, Kennett Square.

Contributions in his memory may be made to TRRAC, Thoroughbred Race Horse Retirement & Sanctuary at www.ottbs.org

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

To view Ken’s online obituary and offer condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Filomena D. Angelucci

Filomena D. Angelucci, of Kennett Square, passed away on June 19, 2025 at Brandywine Assisted Living in Kennett Square. She was 92.

She was the wife of the late Domenico Angelucci, who died on July 31, 2000, and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.

Born in Civitella Messer Raimondo, Abruzzo Italy, she was a daughter of the late Luigi Mastrippolito and the late Antonietta D'Orazio Mastrippolito.

Filomena led a fulfilling and vibrant life, characterized by her outgoing nature, ambition, courage, and pride.

She immigrated to the United States as a young woman, bringing with her the rich traditions of her Italian heritage. Filomena embraced her new community while holding tightly to the values and customs of her homeland. She became a pillar of strength and warmth, known for her unwavering kindness, her dedication to her faith, and her ability to make everyone feel welcome in her home.

Throughout her life, Filomena exemplified resilience and grace. She faced challenges with unwavering determination and viewed each day as an opportunity to share her boundless love and generosity with those around her. Her home became a sanctuary of warmth, where family, friends, and neighbors gathered to enjoy her hospitality and to celebrate life’s milestones.

Filomena found immense joy in cooking, gardening, and knitting, yet her greatest happiness came from being surrounded by her family. She cherished moments spent together around the dinner table, celebrating life’s occasions with love and laughter. Her exceptional culinary skills, especially her lasagna and pizzelles, became beloved family favorites.

She worked for many years as a computer control sheer operator at NVF Company in Kennett Square before retiring at the age of 62. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kennett Square. Her legacy is one of love, laughter, faith, and a life beautifully lived and dearly cherished.

Filomena is survived by her two sons, Ernesto A. “Ernie” Angelucci of Kennett Square and Luigi Angelucci and his wife, June, of Narvon, Pa.; her two brothers, Angelo Mastrippolito and Alfred Mastrippolito; her sister, Mary Mastrangelo; and her grandchildren, Lisa Skelley (Andrew), Anthony Angelucci (Ann), Alexis Stoltzfoos (Philip), and Daniel Angelucci. She also leaves behind five loving great-grandchildren, Ava, Alena, Anthony Dominic, Jaxson, and Isabelle.

You are invited to Filomena’s viewing, which will take place on Thursday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, located at 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square. 

Her mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m., with interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 460 North Union Street, Kennett Square.

In memory of Filomena, contributions may be made to Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital at http://givingpages.upenn.edu/rememberingFilomena.

Arrangements are entrusted to Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100). 

To view her online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.