Virginia Bault Garvine

Virginia “Ginny” Bault Garvine passed away in West Grove on March 17, 2026. She was 85.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of William V. Bault and Florence May Bault (née Stewart).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Garvine.

Ginny is survived by her children, Randolph E. Garvine and Marcia Andrea Bergner; her daughter-in-law, Samantha Kology Garvine; her cherished grandchildren, Lucille Mae Garvine, Evelyn Mary Garvine, and Josephine Virginia Garvine; and her brother, William V. Bault of Grass Valley, Calif.

She was a 1958 graduate of Cecilian Academy in Philadelphia. Ginny carried a lifelong love of learning and exploration. She had a deep appreciation for art and studied it in the 1970s, a passion that remained with her throughout her life.

Her years at Jenner’s Pond were filled with friendship and laughter. She was an active member of the community, serving on the library committee for a decade, including time as its chairman. She also worked in the Heron’s Nest gift shop.

Ginny had been a member of First Presbyterian Church of Newark, Del. since 1977.

Ginny was a compassionate person who often served as a caregiver to family members, always guided by a strong sense of right and wrong. As a mother, she was consistently loving, supportive, and deeply proud of her children and grandchildren.

Arrangements are being handled by Grieco Funeral Home in Kennett Square. To read her full obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Rosemarie Patrone

Rosemarie (Cleary) Patrone, 87, of West Chester, passed away on March 20, 2026 at the Chester County Hospital. 

Born on Easter Sunday in 1938 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late John Cleary and the late Rose (McDevitt) Cleary. 

She and her husband, the late Phillip Patrone, shared 64 years of marriage.

After meeting at a Holy Cross dance, it became clear Rosemarie and Phil were made for each other. They complemented one another throughout their lives, and they enjoyed going out to dinner and traveling. 

Rosemarie will be remembered for her love of the beach, for her infectious laugh, her warm smile, her devout Catholic beliefs, and for her pride in her Irish heritage. She will also be remembered for her deep love of her family.

Rosemarie is survived by her son, Michael Patrone, Michael’s wife, Jun, and his daughters, Riley (Ryan) and Leah (Jeremy) Jennings; her son, Phillip Patrone, his wife, Michelle (Chronister), and their two sons, Sam (Allie) and Alex. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her siblings, John “Jack” Cleary and Helen Powell.

You are invited to visit with Rosemarie’s family from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on April 7, 2026 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church at 233 W. Gay St. in West Chester. Her mass will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery. 

Arrangements are being handled by Grieco Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, visit www.griecofunerals.com.