All Obituaries

Barbara Jean (Jones) Bertrando, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Toughkenamon, PA on May 31, 2023 with her beloved husband, William E. Bertrando at her side.  Born in Manchaca, Texas, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian Jones.  She grew up in a large family and was proud of her Texan roots.  She met her husband during his service in the United States Army at Bergstrom Air Force Base.  They were married six months later in Kennett Square, PA on May...

Doris C. Petersen of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Doris was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, and friend. As the ultimate planner, she enjoyed the most out of life. Doris created memorable experiences through camping trips, travel with her husband Brad, spending time in her “happy place” in Ocean City, MD, and finding unique ways to bring her family together—near and...

Grateful member of Alanon, former teacher and retired Marketing Professional, Ellen “Nana” Stevens’ love of life didn’t end with her death.  Her strength is carried on through the many people that loved her.  She passed away on May 24, 2023, at the young age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by family and loved ones who will honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Ellen was born in Baldwin, NY to David...

Lucille Oliver Koenig, Born February 12, 1926, transitioned through liberating dis-incarnation on May 18th at 2:55 AM (Eastern Daylight Savings Time), having offered us 97 years of inspiration, pleasantness, service and love.  Lucille was the eldest child of Mary Sidney Satterthwaite (Westtown ’07), a Bucks County farm girl, and Wendell French Oliver, of Lynn, Ma., a landscape gardener and eventually Westtown Grounds Keeper.  Lucille was raised at 17 West Ferry Road,...

Morton "Buck" Sakers, age 95, of Jenners Pond Retirement Community in West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 at his residence. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania on May 9, 1928, he was the son of Morton and Elizabeth Sakers.  After graduating from Nether Providence High School in 1947, Buck was recruited to play professional baseball with the minor league team of the Boston Braves.  After a few years as their pitcher, he was injured in this position...

Richard (Dick) Smolens of Jenner’s Pond, PA, formerly of Great Neck, NY and New York City, passed away on May 11, 2023 at age 92, after a long, full and spirited life. Born in Manhattan to Morris and Margery (Wolper) Smolens, he and his sister Joan were raised on Amsterdam Avenue above the famous “Barney Greengrass, the Sturgeon King” delicatessen.  He recently recounted that at age 8, his father Morris ("Moe" to Marge) gave him a Buffalo nickel and told him...