Dorothy Kinzinger Wood
Dorothy Kinzinger Wood, 79, formerly of Marshallton, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006 at Brandywine Hall Convalescent Center. She was the wife of the late Francis R. Wood, Sr., with whom she shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in Bay View, MD, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beulah Bell Lynch Kinzinger.
She was employed as a Statistical Clerk for Penn Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for 18 years before retiring in 1988.
She enjoyed bowling and dancing.
Dorothy is survived by five sons, Francis R., Jr. of Coatesville, Donald B. of Downingtown, Raymond E. of Downingtown, Gerald E. of Holtwood, and Douglas K. of West Chester; a daughter, Sandra Smith of Lafayette Hill; a sister, Beulah May Peppernick of West Chester; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 24, 2006 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Family and friends may call from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Thursday, February 23, and from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Friday, February 24 at the funeral home. Interment
will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, 100 N. 17th Street - 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Robert J. Wurst
Robert J. Wurst, 66, of Stratham, NH, died suddenly on Saturday, December 24, 2005 at his son’s home in Thorndale, PA. His family was gathered there to celebrate Christmas. He was the beloved husband of 36 years to Ann (Wiseley) Wurst.
Born and raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Bob displayed his characteristic optimism, good cheer, and generosity in a neighborhood known to be tough and gritty.
In his youth, he loved to play basketball and played at the varsity level for Mastbaum High School from where he graduated in 1957. His passion for the game continued throughout his life. Watching his granddaughter Jessica’s basketball games was especially enjoyable for him.
Mr. Wurst was an electrical designer. He started his career at the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard and later went on to United Engineers, Catalytic Inc., and J.J. Henry Inc. His work took him to many parts of the country outside of the Philadelphia area and included Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi and California. Bob became a respected member of his profession. However in 1993, due to a heart condition he was no longer able to work.
It was during this stressful time in his life that Bob became to truly appreciate the motto: “Live, Love, and Laugh.”
He was physically not a large man, but his passion and love for his family was so huge his nieces and nephews affectionately called him “Big Bob.”
He loved to spend time with his family fishing, going to NFL games, playing basketball, or just hanging out at home watching movies, telling funny stories and laughing.
Mr. Wurst was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and was active in the Marriage Encounter and Pre-Cana programs of the Catholic Church. He also was a Eucharistic Minister.
Bob’s most extraordinary legacy will be the incredible love he had for his soul-mate and wife, Ann. No matter whom he met or where he was he would never fail to mention at least once if not a dozen times how lucky he was to be living the greatest love affair of all times with his wife Ann. He loved her as much as any man could love a woman. What a lucky man he was!
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Ann Marie of Dover, NH, his son Charles Wurst and his wife Lisa of Thorndale, PA; his two grandchildren Jessica and Madison; two brothers, James Wurst of Newtown, PA and William Wurst of Philadelphia and one sister; Anna Gangloff of Philadelphia.
Relatives and friends are invited his viewing from 9:30AM to 10:30AM on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA, followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Church, 338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. Interment
will be private.
Anna Margaret Tipton
Anna Margaret Tipton, 90, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at Brandywine Hospital . She was the wife of the late John Henry Tipton with whom she shared 59 years of marriage before his passing in 1993.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late William and Lottie Yarnall Lyster.
Mrs. Tipton was a homemaker who was totally dedicated to her family. She enjoyed embroidery.
She is survived by two daughters, Frances Castle and Virginia Griffith, both of Honey Brook; a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Tipton; two brothers, Donald and Wilbert Lyster; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three children, Esther "Jackie" Green, Eleanor Jane Coffman and William Henry Tipton.
A funeral service will take place at 1:00PM on Friday, January 20 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335, where family and friends may call from 11AM to 12:45PM. Interment
will be in Hopewell United Methodist Cemetery, Downingtown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to help with burial expenses, may be made to James J. Terry Funeral Home at the above address.
Patrick J. Tabone
Patrick J. Tabone, 71, of Coatesville, passed away suddenly, after a short illness, on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the loving and devoted husband of Gloria (Lewis) Tabone, with whom he shared 46 years of marriage.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late John and Hanna (O'Sullivan) Tabone.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was employed as a Contract Administrator with Conrail for 35 years before retiring in 1987.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Coatesville. As a part-time worker for Errands on Wheels, his route included First Financial Bank. He was a volunteer at Brandywine Hospital and for Meals on Wheels. He was an avid golfer and well-known for sharing tips on both golf and life.
In addition to his wife, Gloria, he is survived by a son, Gary Tabone of Westland, Michigan; two daughters, Sandra (Brian) Stimson of Traverse City, Michigan and Cheryl (Dan) Kelly of Baton Rouge, LA; a brother, Jack Tabone of South Lyon, Michigan; a sister, Anne Marie Sheehan of Detroit, Michigan; 6 grandchildren, Matthew, Tony, Breanne, Patrick, Michael and Kayla; 3 great-grandchildren, Jesse, Gina and Jennifer; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Louise D. Galdes.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 80 S. 17th Avenue, Coatesville, PA. Interment
will be private. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 11:30AM at the Most Holy Trinity Church, 1050 Porter Street, Detroit, MI.
Memorial contributions, in Patrick's name, may be made to your favorite children's charity.
Arrangements are being handled by the James J. Terry F.H., Downingtown.
Francis S. Stoviak
Francis S. Stoviak, 84, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at St. Barnabus Hospital in Livingston, NJ. He was the husband of the late, Reenie Buffett Stoviak with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.
Born in Uniontown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Bessie Kaminski Stoviak (Stachowiak).
Frank served as a Demolition Specialist in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II. He participated in the Battle of Guadalcanal and achieved the rank of Corporal.
He graduated from Cornell University School of Hotel Management in 1949 where he starred as a multiyear, two-way starter on the football team.
He was self-employed in the restaurant and bakery equipment sales industry from 1965 to 1991.
Frank was a member of Whitford Country Club and Downingtown Golf Club, a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Chester County Council and a member of Rev. William J. Fennerty Council 7208 of Downingtown.
He is survived by two sons, John F. Stoviak of Malvern, and Charles Gatz Stoviak of Roselle, NJ; a sister, Mary Kula of Uniontown and two grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Stoviak of Boston, and Tyler Stoviak of Syracuse University.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00AM on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at St. Joseph Church, 338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, where family and friends may call from 10AM to 11AM. Interment
will be in Northwood Cemetery, Downingtown, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Haverford School, Development Office, 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041. The contributions will be used to fund an award to be given in Frank Stoviak’s name.
Betty "Betsy" Lee Spence
Betty "Betsy" Lee Spence, 51, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2006 at her residence with her family beside her. She was the Fiancée of Dave Harkins for the past six years.
Born in Coatesville, She was the daughter of the late John & Dorothy Norton Spence .
Betsy was employed as an Executive Secretary for Wire and Cable Specialty in West Chester for the past 4 years. She was a 1972 graduate of Coatesville Area School District. She was a member of the Honeybrook United Methodist Church and the Honeybrook American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading & country music and being with her two dogs Shylo and Satch Mo.
In addition to her Fiancée she is survived by 4 sisters, Barbara Martin of Coatesville, Tina Jameson & Mary Estes both of Hudson Valley, Fla, Joanne Spence of Coatesville, 2 Brothers, Robert & Donald Spence of Jacksonville, Fla, Half-sister, Gloria Costello of Parkesburg, Step-son, Steven Jones of Thorndale & Step-daughter, Jennifer McClure of Lancaster. Also survived by her grandchildren, Sarah, Lorianna, Kyra & several nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her brother, John A Spence lll.
A funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at James J. Terry Funeral Home 736 E. Lancaster Ave Downingtown where family and friends may call from 9:30 to 11 AM. Interment
will be in Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 1615 West Chester Pike - Suite 102 West Chester, Pa 19380.
Ellen Ann "Nell Williams" Slocum
Ellen Ann "Nell Williams" Slocum, 80, of Downingtown, and formerly of West Winfield, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at Chester County Hospital.
Born and raised in West Winfield, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. and Ann Williams. She graduated from West Winfield High School in 1943.
Ellen or “Nell” was a truly gifted homemaker blessed with many creative decorating skills that included wallpapering, painting, sewing draperies and slipcovers, upholstering and refinishing furniture. An expert craftswoman, she was always willing to share her knowledge motivating neighbors and friends, even taught Adult Education classes in Poland, New York. She had an incredible sense of style and sewed beautiful clothes for her family. After raising six children, Nell owned and operated Nell’s Fabric Store in Penn Yan, NY for approximately five years before retiring in 1992. Her true devotion was her family; six children, twelve grandchildren and relatives as well as her family of friends.
She is survived by her former husband, Ernest F. Slocum, Sr. of New Hartford, NY; six children, Ernest F. (Amelia) Slocum, Jr. of Houston, TX, Susan (Stephen) Slocum Round of Downingtown, Nancy E. Tjepkema of Virginia Beach, VA, Patricia Spear of Frazer, PA, Michael (Dana) W. Slocum of Temecula, CA and Cathy (Manuel) Slocum Perry of Bristol, RI; a brother, Owen Williams of Leonardsville, NY; 12 grandchildren, Melissa, Jennifer, Jessica, Meghan, Allison, Jordan, Russell, Curtis, Joel, Bethany, Christina and Cody, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters.
A funeral service will take place at 8PM on Monday, January 23, 2006 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, where family and friends may call from 6PM to 8PM. Services will also be held at 1PM on Wednesday, January 25 at the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds F.H., 365 W. Main Street, West Winfield, NY 13491, with visitation from 11AM to 1PM. Interment
will follow at Unadilla Forks Cemetery in West Winfield, New York.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite A-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Ira Custer Singleton, Jr.
Ira Custer Singleton, Jr., 85, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2006 at his home. The son of Ira C. Singleton and Catherine Adaline Reed Singleton, he was born on September 24, 1920 on the kitchen table in an eighteenth century stone house still standing at the corner of Main Street and Whitehall Road in Jeffersonville, Pa. He was the husband of Janet Jones Singleton with whom he had celebrated 55 years of marriage.
He graduated from Norristown High School where he was student conductor of the marching band and orchestra, Vice President of the National Honor Society, and President of the Student Council. He put himself through West Chester State College by playing trombone and double bass in dance bands, locally and on the road. He also played with the Main Line and Germantown Symphonies.
He was drafted in World War 11 and served in the Military Police, a 4.2 Chemical Mortar Battalion, and finally in the Office of Strategic Services in which he was sent to China and parachuted behind Japanese lines in central China on an intelligence mission. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was assigned to teach Military Intelligence in the Army General School at Fort Riley, Kansas.
He earned a Masters degree at Temple University and a PhD at New York University. He taught at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia and Rittenhouse Junior High School in Norristown, then at New York University, the University of Cincinnati, the College-Conservatory of Music of Cincinnati, the University of Texas, and, for the last nineteen years before his retirement, at West Chester University as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research in the School of Music. He also served for one summer as a Visiting Professor at the Guangdong Education College in Guangzhou, China.
He left teaching only twice during his career, once as Copy Chief and Account Executive with Humbert & Jones Advertising in New York City, and once as Vice President and Managing Editor of Silver Burdett Company, a subsidiary of Time Inc. He was the author of a college textbook and a high school music text, and the Chief Music Editor of the basal music series Making Music Your Own. During recording sessions for this series, he associated with many outstanding musicians, including Tony Mottola, Urbie Greene, Doc Severinson, Osie Johnson, and David Nadien.
He was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, an Honor Society in Education, a Professional Life Honorary Member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and is included in the 1973 edition of Outstanding Educators of America. He was President of the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, President of the West Chester Chapter of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Retired Faculty, President of the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels of Chester County, and served as a volunteer Tutor in the Chester County Library Adult Literacy Program. He was inducted into the Norristown High School Hall of Fame, chosen a Distinguished Alumnus of West Chester State College and presented with the Distinguished Service Award and with the Certificate of Honor by the General Alumni Association of Temple University.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jeffrey and Kenneth R. Singleton, and three grandchildren, Matthew, Emily, and Kenneth I.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00AM on Friday, January 13, 2006 at Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Avenue, (Rt. 113), Downingtown. Family and friends may call from 7:00PM to 9:00PM on Thursday, January 12, 2006 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Interment
will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, North Hills Medical Building-Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380.
Rosemary Delores Burns Schneeweis
Rosemary Delores Burns Schneeweis, 81, of Downingtown, and formerly of Dalton, Mass., passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Simpson Meadows Retirement Community where she resided for the past five years. She was the wife of the late Warren John Schneeweis who passed away in 1990 and with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Roy and Rosemary Madden Burns.
She graduated from Hallahan High School in Philadelphia in 1942. Although primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Schneeweis worked as an assistant librarian at the Dalton Public Library for nine years.
She enjoyed reading, crafts and playing bridge.
She is survived by four children, Marijane S. Ember and her husband, Stephen P. of Lititz, Warren G. "Bud" Schneeweis and his wife, Mary Jane Comly of McLean, Virginia, Rosemary Hendrickson and her husband Edward of Gaithersburg, Maryland and Dr. John R. Schneeweis and his wife Susan Wall of Sterling, Massachusetts; a daughter-in-law, Debra Schneeweis, widow of Richard; a sister, T. Jane Ulrich of Mansfield, Massachusetts and ten grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Richard J. Schneeweis.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at Simpson Meadows, 101 Plaza Drive, Downingtown, PA. Funeral services and interment
will take place at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 2 at St. Agnes Church in Dalton, Massachusetts. Interment
will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, North Hills Medical Building-Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380 or to Dalton Library, c/o Dery-Foley Funeral Home, 890 E. Main St., Dalton, MA 01226.
Linda Fusco Santiago
Linda Fusco Santiago of Downingtown died Dec. 24, 2005 at the young age of 48 years. She was a 1974 graduate of the Downingtown High School, attended West Chester University and Hyles-Anderson College of Hammond, Indiana. She was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church of Downingtown.
Linda is survived by her husband, Luis A. Santiago of New Castle, DE; a daughter Lela Prudence; her mother, Connie Fusco Donnelly of East Fallowfield; a brother and sister Anthony Fusco and Lori Eagles both of Downingtown; and a niece and nephew Marybeth and John A. Fusco. She was predeceased by her father, Anthony R. Fusco also of Downingtown.
Memorial services will be held at 7:30 PM on Monday January 2, 2005 from the James J. Terry Funeral Home 736 E. Lancaster Ave Downingtown where friends may visit from 6:30 till time of services.
Interment
will be private.
Elizabeth L. Rothermel
Elizabeth L. Rothermel, 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2006 at Wallingford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Warren T Rothermel with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Sarah Lindsey Warren.
Mrs. Rothermel was a resident of Ridley Park for 28 years and a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Ridley.
She was employed as a Library Assistant for Widener University for over 20 years.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Gieder of Wilmington and a son, Wayne R. Rothermel of Downingtown and five grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00AM on Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Arlington Cemetery Chapel, 2900 State Road, (Lansdowne Ave. & School Lane) Drexel Hill, PA, where family and friends may call from 10:00AM to 11:00AM. Interment
will follow at Arlington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Nevin Street and Sellers Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078.
Edward S. Pry
Edward S. Pry, 50, of Coatesville, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30th, 2006. He was the husband of Joli A. Pry, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Coatesville, PA, Eddie was the son of Gordon C. Pry of Glen Mills and Lois S. Pry of Coatesville. He graduated from Coatesville High School in 1973 and from West Chester University in 1985.
Eddie was a loving husband and father. He was employed at MEDecision as a Software Configuration Manager. Eddie was a Freemason and a member of Brandywine-Goddard Lodge 383. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, skiing, and music. However, his greatest love and priority was his family.
In addition to his wife, Joli, he is survived by three children. Jeremy C., Kristina M., and Kelli M. who still reside with their mother in Coatesville. He is also survived by his brother, G. Rand Pry of West Grove, PA.
The funeral service will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 4th, 2006, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. Calling hours for family and friends will be Friday February 3, from 6-9 PM and Sat. from 9 to 10:15 AM at James T. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA,.
Interment
will be in Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution in lieu of flowers can make one in his name toThe Transplant Foundation c/o Gift of Life Donor Program 401 North 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Matthew J. Pratt
Matthew J. Pratt, 24, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2005 at Chester County Hospital.
Born in West Chester, He was the son of Richard L. and the Sharon L. Miller Pratt of Coatesville.
Matthew graduated from Coatesville High School in 1999 where he played goalie for the school's soccer team, and went on to earn an Associate's Degree from CHI Institute.
He was employed as a construction worker with Kruse Construction and prior to that, he worked at Kildare's Restaurant in West Chester.
Matthew played guitar in the band "Abide".
In addition to his mother and father, Matthew is survived by one sister, Carol A. Wasko of Gap; one brother, Jeremy L. Pratt of Exton; his maternal grandparents, Clyde & Lois Miller of West Chester; his paternal grandmother, Joan Pratt of West Chester; a great aunt, Euruth Strouse of Coatesville; 3 nephews, Jake, Brandon and Jarek, and one niece, Sophia.
A funeral service will take place at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Street, Coatesville. Family and friends may call from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on Monday, November 7 and from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Tuesday morning at the church . Interment
will be in Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery, East Fallowfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 S. 17th Street, Coatesville, PA 19320.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the James J. Terry F.H., Downingtown.
Dorothy E. "Dot" Pierce
Dorothy E. "Dot" Pierce, 91, of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 31 December 2005, at Brandywine Hall Nursing Home in West Chester, where she had been a resident for the past four years.
She was the wife of the late Robert L. "Pop" Pierce, Sr., who passed away June 4, 2002 and with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.
Born in Westtown, PA on February 9, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Chandler and Marie Mullen March.
She lived in Downingtown most of her life, and attended Downingtown schools. She worked as a clerk in the Downingtown Department Store, Griffith's Hardware Store and Johnson's Jewelry Store.
She had been a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downingtown.
She is survived by two sons, Robert L. Pierce, Jr. and his wife, Virginia of Downingtown, and William F. "Deacon" Pierce and his wife, Carmella, also of Downingtown; a sister, Inez March Sheehan of West Chester, six grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Samuel and George March.
Family and friends are invited to call from 9:00AM to 11:00AM on Saturday, 7 January 2006, at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown where a Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM. Interment
will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Downingtown.
Memorial contributions may be made to Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall Street, North Hills Medical Building-Suite 204, West Chester, PA 19380.
Terrence R. Muzzy
Terrence R. Muzzy, 51, of Downingtown, died on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. He was born on June 7, 1954 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to the late Angela M Quadrani and Kenneth G. Muzzy. He graduated Iron Mountain Public High School in 1972, and then Central Michigan University in 1976, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Sociology. He received his certification in family counseling from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Rosemont, and a Master’s degree in Health Administration from West Chester University.
Terry began his career at the Open Door in West Chester as a drug and alcohol counselor. For many years he worked for Human Services in Downingtown as a family therapist and crisis intervention counselor. Terry worked as an administrator of a group home called the Prescott House in Lancaster before he began his tenure with the Downingtown Area School District as the Student Assistance Specialist in 1989. Among his many contributions to the school district was his development of the LINK leadership program. Innumerable lives were touched by his vibrant spirit which was always dedicated to the welfare of others.
He left Michigan to live in Pennsylvania in 1976. During his thirty years of marriage to Martie (Dilworth), the two were inseparable. They shared two beautiful sons in Taylor and Chris Muzzy. Terry’s greatest commitment was to his family, both in Pennsylvania and Michigan, in whose lives he was always actively engaged. Terry spent his summers in Spread Eagle Wisconsin, where he cherished time with his friends and family. He was always the life of the party, lighting up faces wherever he went.
Terry is survived by his wife of thirty years, Martie; two sons, Taylor (24) and Chris (18); two brothers, Kenneth G. Muzzy Jr. and his wife Lori and daughter, Olga, of Fort Wayne Indiana, and Larry J. Muzzy, of Iron Mountain Michigan; and his sister Sr. Kay M. Muzzy, of Adrian Michigan.
Terry will be remembered at a 12 Noon Memorial Service on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Downingtown West High School Auditorium, Route 322 and Rock Raymond Road in Downingtown, where family and friends may gather from 9:00AM to 11:30AM. Interment
will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Muzzy Children Scholarship Fund, Downingtown Area School District, c/o Dr. Levi Wingard, 122 Wallace Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335.
Amanda E. "Manda" Mohr
Amanda E. "Manda" Mohr, 22, of Downingtown, died on Saturday, February 25, 2006 near Shippensburg, PA as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in West Chester, Manda was the daughter of Joseph B. Brooks of Parkesburg and Karen A. Mohr of Downingtown.
A 2002 graduate of Downingtown High School and Pickering Vo-Tech in Phoenixville, Manda was employed as a Hostess for Longhorn Steak House in Exton.
She was member of St. Cecilia Church in Coatesville.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by two children, Tyler A. Swisher and Dominic L. Johnson, both at home; a step-father, Patrick Collins, Sr. of Downingtown; step-mother, Nancy P. Brooks of Parkesburg; three brothers, Steven M. Henson of Honey Brook, Patrick R. Collins, Jr. and Michael B. Collins, both of Downingtown; two sisters, Kristy Collins of Honey Brook, and Nichole L. Brooks of Parkesburg; grandparents, Joan Burrell of Downingtown and Herbert and Arlene Collins of Erie; six uncles, two aunts, many cousins and a nephew. She was predeceased by grandparents, William Mohr and Charles and Betty Brooks.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at St. Cecilia Church, 6th & Chestnut Streets, Coatesville. Family and friends may call from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on Wednesday, March 1 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown and on Thursday from 8:30AM to 9:30AM at St. Cecilia Church. Interment
will be in St. Cecilia Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Mohr Children Education Fund, c/o First National Bank of Chester County, P.O. Box 514, West Chester, PA 19381.
Adam F. Miller, Sr.
Adam F. Miller, Sr., 77, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2006 at Brandywine Hospital.
Born in Glenmoore, He was the Son of the late Adam B. and the late Ella Ortlip Miller.
He was employed with Graco Manufacturing of Honeybrook for 13 years before retiring in 1995.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and achieved the rank of Corporal. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 845 in Downingtown.
He is survived by Son, Adam F. Miller, Jr., of Coatesville two daughters, Mildred E. Stringer of Honeybrook and Betty Jane Grainger of Gap. Five Brothers, Arthur B. of Morgantown, William of Reading, George of Honeybrook, Dave E. of Narvon, Richard of Birdsboro, four sisters, Sarah " Betts " Forsythe of Reading, Helen Souden of Honeybrook, Margaret Sassaman of Toughkenamon, Alice Williams of Parkesburg. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 1 great grandson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Thursday March 9, 2006 at 11 AM from the James J. Terry Funeral Home 736 E. Lancaster Ave Downingtown where friends may call from 10 AM until time of service. Interment
Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall.
Alma K. McCartney
Alma K. McCartney, 85, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2006 at Barclay Friends Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Howard McCartney, with whom she shared 15 years of marriage.
Born in Imperial, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes Kelvington Keith.
She earned a BS in Education from Westminster College and was employed as a teacher with the West Jefferson Hills School District for 28 years before retiring in 1984.
Alma was an avid reader and she enjoyed spending time with her friends and grandchildren.
She is survived by three daughters, Marcy M. Trubey of Malvern, Sally M. Stephens of Duncansville, TX and Christy McCartney of Denver, CO; a sister, Kathryn Pearce of Atlanta, GA; a sister-in-law, Lillian Wallace of Pittsburgh and seven grandchildren.
A Memorial Service at Simpson Meadows Retirement Community in Downingtown will take place at a later date. Interment
will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Pittsburgh, PA.
Contributions, in Alma's memory, may be made to Barclay Friends Nursing Home, 700 N. Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19380.
Jennie M. Peterson Mattson
Jennie M. Peterson Mattson, 89, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2005 at Chester County Hospital.
Born in East Goshen Township, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late T. Jethro and Estella Florence Wilson Peterson.
She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Downingtown.
Jennie is survived by two children, Huston Johnson Mattson, Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Bowmansville, and Joan Shavor and her husband, Don, Sr., of Downingtown, as well as her grand, great and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Stanley Mattson, who passed away in 2000; an infant brother, Paul; a sister, Estella; and brothers, John T. and James A.
Family and friends may call from 9:30AM to 11:00AM on Friday, August 26, 2005 at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. The Funeral Service, conducted by Nathan Brunk of Downing Hills Christian Fellowship Church, and interment
will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite A-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
