All Obituaries

Mary Jane Canonico of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away at her home as she wished on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was 93 years old.  Born on November 18, 1930 in Jenners, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Joseph and Dominica (Calderone) Donio. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Lewis P. Tonolini in 1963, her second husband, Thomas Canoninco in 1981; her son, Michael Louis Tonolini; her sisters, Martha Joan Donio and Antoinette...

Jesse Lyn Greenwalt-Sciarra of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on April 19, 2024.  She was 32 years old. Born in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of Barbara (Oppelt) Greenwalt and the late Matthew A. Greenwalt. Jesse attended the Unionville/Chadds Ford Schools.  She enjoyed Ocean City, Maryland beach days and loved motorcross from a young age.  Her motorcross friends and family meant the world to her and continued...

Gregory Wayne Allison, Jr. of Oxford, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a long illness.  He was 42 years old.  Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Gregory was the dearly loved son of Mark and Gail Horne (Hinman), and he is survived by his sister, Melissa Kaye Allison Hughes; brother-in-law, Nick Hughes; nephews James and Tristan Hughes of Walnut Creek, California; his step-sister, Greer Horne of Atlanta, Georgia;...

Mary Frances Rush of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at her home with her family by side on Monday, April 15, 2024.  She was 82 years old.  Born in Ashe County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Calhoon and the late Mary Jane Calhoon (nee. Haga). Mary will be most remembered as the Activities Director at Friends Home in Kennett Square and a long time member of Unionville Presbyterian Church, where she thrived singing in the choir. She was the...

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...