Obituaries

WALTER S. SOLIWODA, age 97, of West Grove, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of Helen Galloway Soliwoda, who passed away in 2015, and with whom he shared 72 years of marriage. Born in Williamsburg, MA, he was the son of the late John Soliwoda and the late Rose Dombkowski Soliwoda. Walt graduated from Haaren…

HELEN F. CITINO, age 97, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of Ralph Citino, who passed away in 1979, and with whom she shared over 20 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, PA, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Fragale and the late Marie Aiello Fragale. Mrs. Citino was a Cafeteria worker at…

Dorothy “Dot” Michener, age 88, passed away on October 27, 2019, at the Inn at Freedom Village’s skilled nursing, West Brandywine PA. Dot was born June 17, 1931 in New York City. She was the daughter of Harold Weiner and Catherine Peterson Weiner. In 1949 Dot graduated from Lakewood High School, Lakewood, N.J. In 1950 she married Edward Frankman. The couple had three children. In 1975 Dot married Milton Michener…

Christopher “Butch” Iacono, age 72, of Kennett Square, PA, died Monday, October 28,, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Joan Iacono, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born 1947 in Chester, PA he was the son of the late Christopher Iacono and the late Dora (Liberatore) Iacono. Christopher graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Business Administration from Widener University….

Patricia Augustine (nee Kirlin), age 82 of Kennett Square, PA, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is survived by her adoring husband, Andrew J. Augustine III, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born 1937 in Philadelphia, Patricia was the daughter of the late John Kirlin and the late Clementine Ferretti Kirlin. Patricia graduated in 1954 from West Catholic Girls…

Franklin Lavear Tinnin, Jr., 68, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. He was born January 3, 1951, to Frank L. Tinnin, Sr. and the late Katherine White Tinnin. Franklin, lovingly known as “Frankie” grew up in Avondale, PA. He attended the public schools of Avon Grove District in West Grove, PA. Frankie was an athlete and enjoyed many sports. He also enjoyed…

Robert King Jr., age 51, of Yorklyn, DE passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Tabitha (Best) King with whom he shared almost 24 years of marriage. Robert was born in Elkton, MD to the late Kathleen and Robert King. He graduated from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology with an Associates degree in Electronics. Robert was an assembler for AMT…

Mr. Showalter passed away October 15th, 2019 at his residence in West Grove, PA. He was born January 20th, 1948 in Ridley Park, PA and raised Methodist. A graduate of Chester High School, he was former president of the Concord Area JC’s focusing on community outreach and fundraising. Before relocating to West Grove 19 years ago from Aston, PA, he owned Showalter Assoc. General Contracting Co. Mr. Showalter was always…

Douglas Reid Small, Jr. suffered an injury while mountain biking with his dog in Fair Hill, and died peacefully on October 11th, surrounded by his wife, four daughters, several grandchildren, and his dog, Otis, laying on the bed with him. He was the husband of Lori Small, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Champagne, IL in 1943, Doug was the son of the late Douglas Reid…