Nancy Carol Allaband

Nancy Allaband, 85, passed away at her residence in West Nottingham Township. She was a loving mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend.

She was born in Lancaster County and was the daughter of the late L. Onyx and Mary Alice Coates Poole. 

Nancy was a birthright Quaker. She was a 1958 graduate of Oxford High School.

Nancy spent her early adult years as a stay home mom to her four children in Kennett Square and worked in the mushroom business with their father, William Allaband Jr. As the children grew older, she worked at the family mushroom houses, and then as a waitress at the Unionville Tavern and the Chadds Ford Inn. She then enjoyed a rewarding career in banking for many years. She moved the family to West Chester in 1978 to be closer to work, where she also volunteered as a member of the Banquet Committee at the Fame Fire Company of West Chester which was close to home for her.

After the children reached adulthood, Nancy moved to Glen Hardie in Wayne, Pa., where she enjoyed the social life and playing golf. She landed a job in the early 1990s at Sun Pipe Line as the inventory accountant. She retired in 2007. After retiring, she moved to Nottingham to be closer to family and friends.

She was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 194 in Rising Sun, Md. She had also been a member of the Oxford Lions Club, and had served as its secretary in 2018-2019. Since moving back to Nottingham and Oxford, she could often be found at wing night at the Legion with her two sisters, and sometimes her daughters, or at Wayvine, enjoying an evening of good music, delicious wine and the company of family and friends.

Nancy loved gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She made many trips to visit Nan, Jr. and Michelle and her family as they both spent time in the U.S. Air Force. Her first trip abroad was to visit Michelle and her family while they were stationed in England. While in London with Nancy, Jr. and Sue, they were all greatly surprised to stumble upon the Queen’s birthday parade. The next trip was with Nancy Jr, Sue, Bruce and Billy to Rome, Italy. Billy was on the U.S. Deaf Olympic Tennis Team. Rome was amazing, however, she was so proud to see her son walking out with his team and participating in the opening ceremonies. For her 65th birthday in 2006, Billy, Bruce and Nan took Nancy on a grand vacation around Europe. They visited Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Paris and the Burgundy wine region of France.

She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Foster and her husband Sam, of Biloxi, MS and Nancy Allaband, Jr. and her wife, Sue Westfall, of Morgantown, Pa.; and two sons, Billy Allaband and his partner Bruce Bailey, of Wilmington, Del. and Tim Allaband and his wife Jennifer, of West Chester, Pa.; and one sister, Mary Jane Krimmer and her husband Rich, of Oxford. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, and two cats, Baby and Monster, although she called them both Baby. 

She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald Poole and Robert Poole and one sister, Betsy Tome.

Services were held on Nov. 22 at Eastland Friends Meetinghouse in Nottingham. In memory of Nancy, donations may be made to Eastland Friends Meetinghouse or the Pancreatic Cancer research charity of your choice.

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

Yvonne Walters

Yvonne Walters, a resident of Oxford, passed away on Nov. 16, 2025. She was 69.

Born on October 6, 1956, Yvonne was known for her faith, strength, generosity, and the love she poured into her family throughout her life.

Yvonne is survived by her husband, Mark Walters; her son, Kris Raser of Elkton, Md., her daughter, Mandi Bickel of North Andover, daughter-in-law Karen Raser and son-in-law David Bickel. She was a devoted grandmother to Molly Raser, Pierce Raser, Caden Bickel, and Nolie Bickel. The grandchildren brought Yvonne immense joy.

She is also survived by her sisters, Joan Perry (Basil) of Rising Sun, Md. and Becky Vines (Scott, deceased) of Oxford, and her brother, Terry King (Alisa) of Greenville, VA, along with extended family and many friends who will feel her loss deeply.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Donna King, and her sisters, Doris King and Angie Weaver Wylie.

Yvonne will be remembered for her resilience, her caring nature, and the unwavering support she offered to those she loved. Her memory will remain a source of comfort and strength to all who knew her.

Funeral services were held on Nov. 24 at Moore's Chapel Global Methodist Church in Elkton, Md. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Yvonne to the Music Ministry of Moore's Chapel. Yvonne dedicated her time and talent to honoring God through her gift of music. 

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

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

Anita P Bowersock

Anita P. Bowersock, 96, of Cochranville, went to her heavenly home on Nov. 19, 2025.

She was the beloved spouse of the late Herbert P. Bowersock, Jr., with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.

Born and raised on a farm in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Mary Brownback Funderwhite. 

Anita was a retired office manager and volunteered for the township as a bookkeeper.

She was a member of New London Baptist Church where she participated as a Sunday School teacher and a volunteer for Manna. She helped with numerous outreach programs. 

She was a loving mother to three children, Ronald L. Bowersock of Lewes, Del., Herbert P. Bowersock, III of Wilmington, Del. and Mary Anne Tait of Hockessin, Del., and a devoted “Mom Mom” to five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her son, Russell W. Wambold, Jr., a daughter, Susan M. Ochs, and nine siblings.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at New London Baptist Church, 226 Pennock Bridge Road, West Grove. Services will begin at 11 a.m.

Interment following service at Faggs Manor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the New London Baptist Church.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com) in Oxford.