All Obituaries

Maritza Garcia, a cherished mother, devoted friend, and proud immigrant of Venezuela, passed away on April 8, 2024, with her three daughters by her side. Maritza was survived by her three daughters, Juliana Kohler, Elizabeth Pierro, and Adriana Garcia Cherundolo. In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, brother, nieces, nephews and sons-in-law. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Willowdale Chapel, ­ 675 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348. 1:30...

Abhi V. Shah, age 45 of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully April 6, 2024 after a long illness. Born in Jackson, Michigan on November 6, 1978, Abhi was the son of Bharti and Vinubhai Shah.  He graduated from Eastern Regional High School in 1996 and earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and finance from the University of Illinois in 2000. Abhi loved Philly sports, reading, food, and his family.  He also enjoyed running and playing tennis.  He was known for having...

Christine Chain (nee Duncheskie) passed away at the age of 72 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, following a valiant struggle with cancer.  Mrs. Chain, a devoted wife, mother, friend and caretaker to her late husband, is survived by her loving sons, William John (BJ) and Matthew; daughters-in-law, Vanessa and Susan; grandchildren, William Thomas, Victoria, Alexandria and Elizabeth: her brother, John and countless nieces, nephews and dear friends.  Mrs. Chain, originally of Shamokin,...

Rogers “Rod” W. Vaughn (92 years old) passed on peacefully on Saturday, March 30th, at Chester County Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family who had been with him continually for several days. Mr. Vaughn's life was marked by his unconditional love for friends and family, everyone who knew Mr. Vaughn knows that he believed that love conquers all. He was notoriously generous with his time and spirit, always helping those around him at the drop of a hat. Mr. Vaughn was...

Marian Elizabeth Brown Hopkins died peacefully on Easter morning, March 31, 2024 with her children by her side.  Marian was born on August 10, 1929 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Harry Edwin Brown and Cassandra Mary Smith Brown.  She was the eldest of four sisters. After graduation from Unionville High School, Marian attended the University of Missouri where she studied English literature and advertising.  She worked summers for the advertising department of DuPont where...

Christel E. Pehl of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 26, 2024 at her home.  Christel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.  Born February 7, 1930 outside of Berlin, Germany, she enjoyed the beauty of the countryside before her family moved to the city.  As a child, Christel experienced the ravages of World War II but did not let those experiences stop her from creating a beautiful and fulfilling...

Joan Elizabeth Pasqua Hoffman, age 82, of Landenberg, PA was called home on March 24, 2024. She was born in Minersville, PA in 1941 to Elizabeth and Louis Pasqua.  Joan attended Minersville High School.  She was a legal assistant for Brutscher, Foley, Milliner & Land in Kennett Square where she retired after 49 years of employment.  Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Edwin J. Hoffman.  She is survived by her sons, Edwin Hoffman of...

Elida Franco De Santos passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  She was 59 years old. Elida was the beloved mother of Paloma Perez, grandmother of Sophia Nazario; sister of Enriqueta, Edelmira, Irene, Edelia, Antonio, the late Raudel, Esmeralda, César, Damián and Adriana.  She was predeceased by her parents, Antonio Franco Garcia and Maria Serapia De Santos Estopellan. A viewing will be from 10:30AM until 12:00PM with a Funeral...

Thomas Hurst, Jr. of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away on March 10, 2024 at Twin Pines Health Care Center.  He was 67 years old.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of Thomas Hurst, Sr. and Charlotte Cox Hurst. He was the beloved husband of Rosanne Ferrainola Hurst; sons, Robert Hurst and Andrew Hurst; grandchildren, Camden and Jordan; siblings, Sharon, Lori, Marci and Bobby. Visitation with the family will be from 2:00PM until 3:00PM with a memorial service at 3:00PM on...