J. SCOTT FRANKS, age 68, of Downingtown, a prominent Philadelphia advertising executive, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 after battling complications following a severe stroke.   Born in Danville, PA on April 6, 1952, Mr. Franks grew up with his parents Clifton and Nancy, and his brother Mark, in Harrisburg PA.  He was a star track athlete at Central Dauphin High School and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from West...

Donald F. Tucker, Sr., 64, of Morton, PA, passed away on February 18, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1956, he was the son of the late Francis X. and Anna May (nee Gallagher) Tucker. Donald was the beloved husband of Linda J. (nee Boyle) Tucker; loving father of Donald F. Tucker, Jr. (Lindsay) and Amy Tucker; caring grandfather of Donny Tucker, III and Rhys Tucker; dear brother Denis Tucker (Janet), Kevin Tucker (Madeline), Trish Tucker (Patrick), and Bob Tucker; also survived by nieces,...

JOHN C. RITCHIE, III M.D., 96, of Newtown Square, PA and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed on February 24, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Ritchie (née Dulin) and the late Elizabeth Ritchie (née Reamer); loving father of John Ritchie IV (Elaine), Michael Ritchie (Cheryl), Catherine Cosgrove (Edward) and Paul Ritchie (Terri); devoted grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 16; dear brother of David Ritchie (Toni). Also survived by Kate Gordon...

Hope Landes Little passed away on February 8, 2021, at her residence at Dunwoody Village, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.  A long-time resident of Devon, Pennsylvania and originally from East Orange, New Jersey, where she grew up. Daughter of the late Ruth Wunderlich and Stuart Landes, Hope grew up in Northern New Jersey, where during her youth, she studied the Piano and Organ. She would go on to teach Piano, where she enjoyed watching her young students growing appreciation for their...

Charles Worthington Good, age 85, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Paoli, PA, passed away on February 16, 2021. Services and interment will be held privately.  

Joseph J. “Joe” Nestel, 81, of Media, PA passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021 at Paoli Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joe was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (nee McCann) Nestel. Joe was a friend to everyone and always had a big smile on his face. He proudly worked for Frank W. Hake, Inc. for nearly 50 years, hardly ever taking a sick day. After retirement, Joe was very happily employed at Wegmans for 10 years. He was affectionately known as “Joe the...

Joseph Nicholas Novielli, Sr, 90, of Folsom, PA passed away on February 22, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Nicholas & Philomena Novielli, his daughter Sandra Lee Novielli, his grandsons Joseph N. Novielli III & Vincent Novielli, his brother Dominic Novielli and his sister Rose Hopper. Joe was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and avid gardener who loved his tomato plants. What he enjoyed the most though was watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play...

Margaret “Peggy” S. Siedzikowski October 14, 1945 -February 21, 2021 (age 75) Peggy Siedzikowski (née Leonard), age 75, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021. Born in Delaware County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Nora Mae Leonard (née Fenton). Peggy resided most of her childhood in Parkside and Chester PA. She graduated from Sun Valley High School and the Chubb’s Institute where she earned her Associate’s Degree in...

Matthew M. Aber, 47, of West Chester, PA passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on February 21, 2021 after a brief fight with cancer. Born in 1973, Matt was the beloved son of Mary Theresa (née Dochakal) and the late James S. Aber. Matt was the beloved husband of Melanie M. (née Orme) Aber; loving father of Ryan and Austin; dear brother of Ken Aber; devoted uncle of Aaron Aber and Ilyse Aber; dear step-son of Matt Benedetti. Also survived by his in-laws, cousins...

Tyler Andrew MacCrory, age 22, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 17, 2021. Raised in West Grove, PA, Tyler was a 2016 graduate of Avon Grove High School. Active in multiple sports throughout middle school and high school, Tyler ended his sporting career as a co-captain on the varsity basketball team playing point guard for the Avon Grove Wildcats. He continued to play recreationally afterwards. Tyler was employed by BM Consulting as a sprinkler fitter apprentice, where he...