All Obituaries

John Schultz Steel died at the age of 93 on September 20, 2021, at Kendal at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gertrude Gerbis Steel (Trudie); his sister, Elizabeth Ann Martens; three children: John Jr. (Katrina) of Northport, NY, Lisa of Washington, DC, and David (Ann) of Singapore; his grandson Cullen Steel; and many nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.  He was predeceased by his older brother, Charles Leighton Steel, III. Born on...

Martha Galina Sowers Boyer, age 94, of West Grove, PA, formerly of Lebanon County, PA, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021. Martha was the daughter of the late Geter Amidorse Sowers and Addie Bell Wirt Sowers of Princeton, WV.  She was a member of the Kee Street United Methodist Church since 1934. In 1940, thirteen-year-old Martha met Edwin L. Boyer of Wilmington, DE. Ed had traveled to Princeton with a friend, Harvey Sentman, who was visiting Ruby Kessinger, a “West...

Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Walter Ruggieri, age 96, a life-long resident of Kennett Square, PA. died peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at home surrounded by family.  Mary Lou was born on January 21, 1925, on a farm on the outskirts of town.  Her parents were the late Ralph Harvey Walter and Mary Deborah Pennock Walter.  Mary Lou was the middle child of three, her older brother Ralph Walter, and younger sister and best friend for life, Janet Louise Walter...

Jim Carlisle (James Mandeville Carlisle, Jr) Dec. 23, 1937, Hartford CT  -  Sept. 14, 2021, Kennett Square, PA   Those who knew Jim Carlisle have lost a uniquely positive member of their family and community.  He passed away very peacefully on September 14, and those he left behind, including family who he appreciated and loved, and who loved and appreciated Jim, feel a palpable void.  He was the son of Deborah Perkins and James Mandeville Carlisle. Known to...

Priscilla May Taylor Ioele passed away gracefully at the age of 85 on September 4, 2021 after a short illness with cancer.  Priscilla is predeceased by her husband, Raymond Ioele and other dear family members.  She is survived by her sister, Loretta Ramstad; son, Anthony Ioele; daughter-in-law Rebecca Ioele; daughter Carol Ann Giresi and son-in -law Glenn Giresi.  Her beloved grandchildren, Kathryn Ioele, Rachael Ioele, Richard Pennacchio, and Thomas Pennacchio will honor her...

Logan, Francis Patrick of Hicksville, NY on September 2, 2021 in WIlmington, Delaware.  Beloved husband of the late Joan, loving father of Elizabeth (Gary), Peter (Diane), Theresa (Ray), Margaret (Maribeth).  Cherished grandfather of Katie (Marc), Kristine (Wade), Allison, the late Patrick, Daniel (Karen), Sarah, and Matthew. Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 W. Old Country Rd., Hicksville, NY on Thursday from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass, Friday at...

     Dr. Johnson Ayodele Aina, affectionately known as Sunday to many, was born in Umuahia, Abia State in Nigeria on December 16, 1945.  He received his elementary education at the Baptist Day Schools in Igede, Ekiti, and Iwo in Osun State Nigeria.  From there, he proceeded to Iree Baptist High School and graduated from there in 1964.  Johnson received a Combined Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Philosophy at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo...

Donald Charles Bobish, 75, of Landenberg, PA, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence.  Donald was born on October 25, 1945, in Curtisville, West Deer Township, son of the late Charles and Ann (Sporty) Bobish.  He was a 1963 graduate of West Deer High School and 1967 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, with a degree in chemical engineering.  Donald's career as a chemical engineer gave him opportunities in Ohio, Texas, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. ...