All Obituaries

Evelyn E. Brown, 73 of West Chester, PA died unexpectedly on Sunday January 20, 2019 at her home. Born October 25, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William H. Wright and the late Dolores Silva Wright. Evelyn was a former member of Linwood Methodist Church and Grove United Methodist Church.    Evelyn had a passion for all things creative- from making flower arrangements to coloring in her hundreds of coloring books.  The most important thing to...

Joseph G “Joe” Spagnuola, 73, of Downingtown, PA peacefully passed away on the morning of Saturday January 19, 2019 at 2:25 am. He was surrounded by his loving family with prayers of the Divine Mercy and the Holy Rosary. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joe spent his childhood in South Philadelphia and later moved to Mantua, NJ where he met his wife, Mary, during high school. Once married, Joe worked hard as an entrepreneur and became a successful business owner of Wesley G Wood...

Sr. Mary Canavan, IHM Formerly known as Sr. Mary of the Infant, on Jan. 18, 2019.  In addition to her congregation of IHM Sisters, she is survived by her brothers Joseph (Joann), Francis, her sisters Catherine McManus, Roseanne Norris (Walter), Marguerite Teresa Gaffney (Joseph), Eileen Hill, her sister-in-law Doris, many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Mary Scullion Canavan, her brothers Hugh (Doris), Thomas, her...

  Sr. Maria Isabel Carpio More, IHM Formally Maria Isabel Carpio More on January 15, 2019. In addition to her congregation of IHM Sisters, she is survived by her sisters, Rosa Maria, Augusta, Raquel, Ana Maria, her brothers Guillermo, Luis, Miguel Andres and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents Augusto and Carmen Isabel More Carpio. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 8:30-10:15am, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019...

Benjamin I. March, Jr.  66 of West Chester, Pa passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester with his beloved wife and best friend Barbara by his side. Ben was born in Phoenixville, PA on February 25,1952 and was the adopted son of the late Margaret Wells and Benjamin March Sr. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Barbara Morrow March, his children, Jonathon David March (Jennifer), Christopher Garr March, Rachel March...

Praxiteles “Ted” Pandel (1/30/1935 - 1/12/2019) began his sleep peacefully, surrounded by the love of his friends and family. Born to Sam and Theodora Pandel in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Ted had a happy childhood and many early successes with radio and live piano performances. He graduated from the Juilliard School of Music three times. He was awarded a Diploma in Piano in 1958, a Bachelor of Music in Piano in 1968, and a Master of Science in Piano...

William M. William M. Wehner, age 92 of Kennett Square, PA, passed away January 12, 2019.   Born in Port Jervis, New York, William was preceded in death by his father, Lindley Wehner and mother, Alice Hadlick.   William served in Occupied Europe in the US Army Air Corps, then graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.  William spent his entire 40-year career in the railroad industry, working for the Erie...

Lynn M. Ruoss, MSN, RN, CCRN-CSC-I, APN.C 58 of Clayton, NJ died Friday January 11, 2019 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ. She was the wife of Russell T. Crawford, Jr. Born April 27, 1960 in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late George Ruoss and the late Marie Cook Ruoss. Graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA Diploma 1982; La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1987; La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA...

Melora Freeland, 85, of West Chester passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. She was a resident at The Hickman Senior Living Community. Born in Brooklyn, Melora was the daughter of Joseph and Marion (Clark) Korninsky. Melora moved with her family to a farm in Westtown in the 1940’s. They later moved into the Borough of West Chester, where she graduated from West Chester High School in 1951. Pursuing her passion for art, she attended the University of the Arts, graduating in...

Erin L. Kemena, 65 of Honey Brook, PA and formerly of West Chester, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 9, 2019.   Erin is predeceased by his mother, Joyce McDonald and adoptive mother, Marion Kemena.   He is lovingly survived by his two sons, Reid Kemena and his fiancé Danielle Skinner; Timothy E. Kemena and his partner Taya Kobrynich; his boxer dog and best pal, Rexie; his partner Lori Bahr; sister, Chrissy; and brothers, John & Kerry.   Erin was born...

Richard  L. Mullin, 81 of  West Chester, PA  died Wednesday January 9, 2019 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA. Born March 11, 1937 in Coatesville, PA he was the son of the late Elsie Mae Mullin Jordan. Richard graduated from Unionville High School Class of 1955 and then served in the U.S. Army.  He had worked for 42 years at A. Duie Pyle, Inc. in West Chester, and enjoyed art, painting and traveling.. He is survived by his friend, James E. Zook of...

Helen DePaul, 99 of West Chester died Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the St. Martha Manor in Downingtown. She was the wife of the late Anthony V. DePaul who died in 1997. Born January 12, 1919 in Devault, PA she was the daughter of the late Angelo Iezzi and the late Angelina Torrelli Iezzi. Helen was a long-time member of St. Patrick Church of Malvern. She is survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Helen was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Relatives and...

Ursula (Sue) Emerson Jordan Plummer, 90, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019. Her five loving daughters were by her side. She was born in Burlington, VT to Hovey and Ursula Kimball Jordan on March 26, 1928. While attending The University of Vermont, Sue met her future husband, William Plummer, when they were working as summer camp counselors. After their marriage in 1949, she moved to the Philadelphia area while Bill finished medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. Since...

Louis Scarfo, Jr., 75, formerly of West Chester, PA, died peacefully on January 7, 2019, at the Floyd E. Fann Veterans Home in Huntsville, AL, following a lengthy illness with Lewy Body dementia.   He was the fourth child born to the late Louis Scarfo, Sr. and Catherine Tricomi Scarfo of West Chester, PA.  Lou graduated from West Chester Area High School in 1961, where he participated in football, wrestling, and cross country.    He enlisted in the United...

Michael R. Gould of West Chester. Michael R. Gould, 87 of West Chester, PA died Sunday January 6, 2019 at Arbour Square in West Chester. He was the husband of the late Mildred Bernard Gould. Born April 28, 1931 in Upper Darby, PA he was the son of the late Michael B. Gould and the late Evelyn Warner Gould. Michael served in the United States Air Force from September 11, 1950 to September 10, 1954 during the Korean War.  He was a partner in P&G Associates, a firm he co-founded in...