Obituaries

Virginia Carol Dunn age 65 of West Grove, PA passed away suddenly at home Friday October 14th, 2022. Born 1957 in West Grove, PA to Raymond Everett Dunn and Pearl Willen Dunn. Carol was a 1975 graduate of Avon Grove High School and went on to work 44 years for Agilent Technologies. Carol enjoyed cheering on the Phillies, playing the slot machines at Delaware Park, attending blue grass festivals and…

Louis Flavian DiBartolomeo Jr., 59 of Landenberg, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. Louie was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed time at the beach with family and friends. His favorite pastime was riding his Harley with his fellow Weasels. He also enjoyed racing recreationally. Louie enjoyed sharing his love of cooking…

Anna Basciani, age 93 of Avondale, PA, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Anna was the wife of the late Mario “Chuff” Basciani, with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage prior to his passing in September of 2020. Born 1929 at home in Toughkenamon, PA, Anna was the daughter of the late Antonio Masciantonio and the late Mary…

Arman George Avedisian, 94, of Caledonia, NY died peacefully on October 6, 2022. He spent the last few months of his life in Kennett Square, PA brightening our days with his jokes and love. Before he died, Arman threw himself a going away party with most of his large family, giving blessings and prayers, meeting his great granddaughter, sharing memories, laughter and tears. Arman took his last breath surrounded by…

It is with incredible sadness, but immense love, that the family announces Penny S. Peters, 72, of Oxford, PA, passed away Friday, October 7th 2022 at her home. Penny was born October 10th, 1949 to Rev. Edwin A. Patmore & Armatha Marie Baker Patmore. She married her college sweetheart, Robert K. Peters, on June 9th 1972, with whom she had two sons. The strength of their love for each other…

Ella Jean Peirson Leach, age 97 of Unionville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Ware Presbyterian Village under the care of Willow Tree Hospice. She was the wife of the late Thomas C. Leach, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage prior to his passing in April 2009. Born October 21, 1924 in Unionville, PA, Ella was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Fenstermacher…

Olivio (Olie) A. Avello, 89, formerly of Kennett Square, died peacefully surrounded by his loving partner, Ellen Young, after a short illness in Fort Myers, FL, Thursday, October 6, 2022. Olie, as he was liked to be called, was originally from Kennett Square and attended Kennett High School. He is preceded in death by his parents Francesca and Enrico Avello; loving wife Mary D. DiPlacido Avello of 54 years, brother…

Patricia Ann Beebe, age 83 of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was the wife of the late Vernon Hunter Beebe, Sr., with whom she shared nearly 60 years of marriage before his passing in 2014. For many years, Patricia was a babysitter at her home. She cared for countless children from the time they were infants…

MARY “Mia” CHRISTINE MURPHY, age 57, at West Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. Murphy and the late Regina Robinson Murphy. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed cooking, gardening, being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Mia was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church…

Joan M Cornette, 75, of Kitty Hawk, NC, and formerly of West Grove, PA, passed away at her home on October 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John V. Moroney and Lida Dashe Moroney of West Grove, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Cornette of Kitty Hawk (formerly of Avondale, PA), and a brother, John E. Moroney of Delaware. She retired from…