Elvera “Vera” Taylor

Elvera Vera Taylor, age 69, of Landenberg, PA, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of James P. Taylor, Sr., with whom she shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis F. DiBartolomeo, Sr. and Louise Irace DiBartolomeo.

Vera was a teachers aide for the Kennett Consolidated School District, retiring in 2010 after 33 years of service. She had worked at the New Garden, Mary D. Lang and Bancroft schools.

She attended St. Patrick Church and the Toughkenamon Presbyterian Church.

She enjoyed the beach, crabbing, going to old car shows, crafts, cooking and being with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, James P. Taylor, Jr. and his girlfriend, Kelly Torello of Avondale, PA; one daughter, Lisa R. Taylor of Avondale, PA; one brother, Louis F. DiBartolomeo , Jr. of Avondale, PA; three sisters, Anna D. Cline of Kennett Square, PA, Denise F. Miller of Lincoln University, PA and Maria D. Hamilton of Kennett Square, PA; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

She was predeceased by two sisters, Dolores A. DiBartolomeo and Nancy L. Taylor.

You are invited to visit with her family and friends from 6:00 to 9:00 on Thursday evening, September 8, 2016, and again from 9:30 to 11:00 on Friday morning, September 9, 2016, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00. Burial will be the Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Kennett After-School Association, After-The-Bell, P. O. Box 1068, Kennett Square, PA, 19348. Please make checks payable to the Kennett After-School Association.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

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