Obituaries

Adolfo Angel Sanchez Alvarez, age 19 months, of Wilmington DE, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of Beatriz Alvarez and Victor Manuel Najera Rivera. Adolfo was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church in Avondale, PA. He enjoyed playing with balloons, water, and playing with his toys and with his family and friends. His favorite TV show was…

Mrs. Betty (Fiedler) Bender, age 96 of Kennett Township passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Pocopson Home. She was born on July 20, 1924. Mrs. Bender was the wife of the late Paul F. Bender; mother of Bruce Bender, Neal Bender, (late) Hugh Bender, Lynne Lynch (David) and Joan Bender (Michael O’Shea); grandmother of (late) Erin lynch, Olivia Lynch, Mark O’Shea and Theresa O’Shea. All services will be…

Ronald Kenneth Ament, age 90, affectionately known to all as “Ron”, peacefully made his transition from this life after a short illness, surrounded by family on April 11, 2021 Ron leaves to mourn, a loving wife, Joyce Hall Ament, at home. Two daughters, Sonya Lynn Ament of Coatesville, PA., and Sharon Lea Hall and husband Steve of Rockville, MD. Two grandchildren, Stacie Hall Morabito and husband Richie and Jonathan Hall…

MARTY GRIFFITH, Jr., age 52, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Reading Hospital. He was the partner of Debra Barker-Lyall. Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Marvin G. Griffith, Sr. and the late Linda Kelly Griffith. Marty worked in the construction industry and was self employed. He enjoyed music, fishing, and being with his family and friends. He…

Mrs. Patricia G. Borroughs, age 85 recently of Bel Air, MD, longtime resident of Avondale, PA passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her residence. She was the spouse of the late Rev. John Elwood Borroughs who passed away in 2013. Born on November 13, 1935 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Josephine (Lesieski) Gravels. Mrs. Borroughs was a bank teller and a…

Gerald Weer Davis, 77, of West Grove, PA formerly of Landenberg and Avondale, PA, died at home on March 28, 2021 with his loving daughters by his side. He was the husband of the late Joan Marie Boyd Davis, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Ernest K. Davis and the late Mae Weer Davis. He is survived…

Mr. James J. Elliott, Sr., passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his residence. He was the loving husband for 50 years of Marie J. (Hartis) Elliott. Born on November 3, 1949 in Wilmington, DE he was the son of the late Harry and Regina (Widzgowski) Elliott. Jim attended Salesianum High School graduating in the class of 1967. He achieved his Bachelor’s Degree and MBA from University of Delaware…

Charles S. Ferraro, or “Charlie” as he was affectionately known, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Paoli Hospital. Born 1949 in West Grove, PA, Charlie was the son of the late Charles J. Ferraro and Millie Daddario Ferraro. Charlie had many talents. His main occupation was plumbing and he was also known as a “Mr. Fix It”. He was highly skilled in many areas and whether you had…

Kevin L. Call, age 64, passed away on March 22, 2021 at his home in Kennett Square, PA. He will be remembered as a generous, funny, intellectually curious person who, above all, was devoted to his wife of almost 22 years, Barbara Saunders. In everything he did, his zest for life and infectious personality were a source of warmth and joy for everyone. His many interests and loves included travel,…

William Burn Sharpless, age 75 of West Chester, PA, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Aventura at Pembroke. William shared 41 years of marriage with his late wife, Janet R. Sharpless, who predeceased him in March of 2015. Born 1945 in West Grove, PA, William was the son of the late Raymond E. Sharpless and the late Margaret Burn Sharpless. William proudly served our country in the United…