All Obituaries

Dr. Walther Gustav Friedrich Grot 1929 - 2026 Dr. Walther G.F. Grot, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. A visionary chemist for DuPont, Walther immigrated to the U.S. in 1956, eventually settling in Chadds Ford, PA. He is best known for developing the revolutionary fluoropolymer membrane that transformed the global production of chlorine and caustic soda. A lifelong learner whose passion for science began with a childhood chemistry kit, Walther remained active in the ...

Jerry Hollingsworth of Branson West, Missouri and formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away on March 2, 2026.  He was 80 years old. Born on April 29, 1945 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Walter Hollingsworth and the late Elwanda Blevins Hollingsworth. He was the beloved husband of Sandra Ware Hollingsworth; father of Ellice "Shelli" Jewell, Lauren Dorsey (Andrew), Shane Dorsey, Danielle Dorsey and Jack Jewell; ...

Robert Kulikowski of Chester County passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Brandywine at Longwood in Kennett Square.  He was 70 years old. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Edward and Wilmia Kulikowski, Bob was a man defined by loyalty and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. Whether on the golf course, cheering for Fairfield University basketball, or spending time with his family, he was a constant, steady presence. He will be remembered as a devoted ...

Russell Conwell Milnor Jr., age 96, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Born on December 9, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a devoted husband to Rose “Posey” C. Milnor and a loving father to Ryan C. Milnor and R. Caroline Milnor. Russ lost his mother at an early age and was raised by his grandmother and aunt. His many cousins were like siblings, and he treasured the memories formed working in the family candy store, ...

George C. Bellenger, Jr., age 99 of Jennersville, Pennsylvania, formerly of Unionville, PA and Carcroft, DE, died February 27, 2026 at his home. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama, son of George C. Bellenger, Sr. and Corrie Sitz Bellenger. He is survived by his wife, Anna Hubbard Bellenger; daughter, Baily Cypress of Bala Cynwyd, PA; sons, George, III of Key West, FL and James Thomas of Newark, DE. He was a three year veteran of World War II, serving in the 106th, 1st, and 88th Infantry ...

Daniel Estrada of West Grove, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, February 26, 2026 as a result from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  He was 16 years old. A viewing will be from 10:30AM until 12:00PM with a Funeral Mass at 12:00PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at St. Rocco Church, 313 Sunny Dell Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania.  Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square.   Daniel Estrada de West Grove, Pensilvania, falleció el jueves 26 de febrero ...

Margaret Jean Allen Van Hoorebeke, age 85, of Chadds Ford, PA passed away on February 24, 2026 at home, surrounded with love from her children and their spouses.  She was the wife of Edward Van Hoorebeke, age 85, who predeceased her by only 12 days on February 12, 2026.  Margaret and Ed were rarely separated once their love story began in high school; they were together for 71 years, and married since February 29, 1960.  Born in Joplin, Missouri, on February 24, 1941, she was ...