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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
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ORLANDO TESTA
ROBERT H. FLINN, SR.
EDITH LOMBARDI
Orlando “Bus” Testa, 96, of Kennett Square, passed away on Jan. 29 at Linden Hall. He was the husband of Rita Ramachata Testa, who passed away in 1995, and with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Shaw Mines (Meyersdale), Pa., he was the son of the late Luigi and Laurena Camelli Testa. He was an assembler at General Motors, retiring in 1982 after 30 years of service, and was a handyman in the area. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Avondale Fire Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by one son, Joseph Testa and his wife Patti of Columbia Falls, Mont.; two daughters, Julie Madonna Standifer and her husband Charles of Landenberg, and Linda Testa of Landenberg; one brother, Mario Testa of Toughkenamon; three grandchildren, Dean Madonna of Colorado, Kristian Testa Denny of Tennessee and Anthony Testa of Massachusetts; and four great-grandchildren, Sierra Testa, Preston Testa, Joey Chester and Nicholas Testa. His service and burial were private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Avondale Fire Co., 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
Robert H. Flinn, Sr., 64, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 22 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. He was the husband of Linda Hall Flinn, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. Born in Exton, he was the son the late the late Joseph and Mildred Greenleaf Flinn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. Robert was employed with Chester County Farms as a maintenance supervisor, and retired in 2015 after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2666 and Mason Dixon Post No. 194 American Legion, Rising Sun, Md. He enjoyed motorcycles, his 1970 Torino classic car and watching the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his wife; one stepdaughter, Summer L. Warrick of Oxford; and one grandchild, Baylee Warrick. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 7000, Alberta Lea, MN 56007-8001; or American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
Dementia surrendered her ability to navigate the present, but it didn’t take Edie Lombardi’s ability to love, determination to live or essence to be. Her life was a spirited lesson in fortitude and optimism; her passing an example in effect and grace. She died peacefully on Jan. 26. Before her illness, Edie was an avid “Jeopardy” watcher, challenging herself and anyone who dared, to a half-hour of factual acuity. She enjoyed the maze of crossword puzzles, and the detective work of a good TV mystery. The originator of good housekeeping, Edie made the world’s best meatloaf. Born to Edith and Joseph Waldinger, “Silk City” is where she grew up, and worked in fashion and retail. It’s also where Edie met and married Maurice in 1960. For 50 years, they lived, loved and raised two daughters in North Western, N.J. Predeceased by Maurice (2011), she is survived by daughters, Lisa and Christie; sons-in-law Keith and Vinnie; and grandson Keith Michael. She is also survived by her brother Joseph and sister-in-law Joan; and many fond nieces and nephews. To celebrate Edie’s life, a memorial service will be held at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Totowa, N.J., at a future date. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
LAWRENCE F. FORESTER, JR. Lawrence Franklin Forester, Jr., 84, of Oxford, passed away on Jan. 30 at home. He was the husband of Ethel Conoly Forester, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served in the Korean War. He retired in 1988 from Chrysler in Newark, Del. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Rising Sun, Md. Lawrence enjoyed archery, golf, and coaching Little League baseball and softball. He is survived by his wife; two sons, David W. Forester (Barbara) of Oxford, and Gary R. Forester (Lisa) of Nottingham; and two grandchildren, Rea Forester and Heather Forester. A funeral was held Feb. 3. Interment was in Oxford Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
MILTON C. JACKSON, JR. Milton C. Jackson, Jr., died on Jan. 12 at the age of 87 of congestive heart failure, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Milton was born in Philadelphia in 1929. He was the son of the late Admiral Milton C. Jackson and Hilda Butler Jackson. Milton attended The Episcopal Academy in Overbrook, Pa. After his graduation in 1947, he entered The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. In 1949, Milton entered The University of Virginia, graduating in 1952. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and enrolled in the Army ROTC at UVA. While completing his military requirements, Milton married Susan Burgess Jones of Wayne and Westtown, Pa. The couple spent a year in Ft. Eustis, Va., later making their home in Kennett Square. After leaving the military, he went to work for the family business. He loved golf, tennis and playing music. He became a member of The Kennett Square Golf and Country Club in 1955, as he enjoyed being actively involved in the community. He had a sense of humor and friendly manner that was enjoyed by all that knew him. Milton is survived by four daughters, Susan Ellen Irving (Michael Irving) of Southampton, N.Y., Carol Jackson Smith (Stephen B. Smith, Jr.) of Jacksonville, Fla., Abigail Jackson Fleming (William J. Fleming) of East Hampton, N.Y., and Sarah Elizabeth Smith (Clayton K. Smith) of Boxford, Mass.; and one brother, Felix Jackson (Dena) of New Orleans, La. Milton was predeceased by his second wife of 30 years, Patricia McCormick; as well as his sister, Betty Ann Jackson Ryan. Services and interment will be held privately. Contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, visit www. griecocares.com.
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CHARLES M. HALLMAN
Charles Michael Hallman, 75, of Oxford, formerly of Avondale, passed away on Jan. 25 at Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was the husband of Betty J. “McLennan” Hallman, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of Elvera “DiFilippo” Hallman of Oxford and the late Charles H. Hallman. Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees, and served in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. He was a self-employed plumber, and retired as a security officer from Allied Barton in King of Prussia. He enjoyed his military service, hunting, fishing, metal detecting and gardening. He is survived by his wife; mother; three sons, David (Anita) Hallman of Oxford, Glenn (Cathy) Hallman of West Grove, and Michael (Stacey) Hallman of New London; and seven grandchildren. Services were private, with burial at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice at VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
HELEN C. CITINO Helen C. Citino passed away peacefully on Jan. 29 at the age of 98 at Jenners Pond Retirement Community in West Grove. For most of her life, she lived in the family home in Rosedale, Pa. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine Fragale Citino. She retired in 1983 after 32 years of service at Hercules, Inc., in Wilmington. She first worked in the Advertising Department and later the Management Service Department. She was a former member of the Hercules Woman’s Club and the Advertising Club of Wilmington. She was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church, attended the church school, and then went to Kennett High School, graduating in the class of 1936. In addition to her parents, Helen was predeceased by brothers John and Anthony; and sisters Mary and Amelia. She is survived by several cousins. She enjoyed working in her garden, canning the vegetables, and planting flowers around the house. She also enjoyed reading, and visiting with family and friends. A funeral was held Feb. 3. Interment was in St. Patrick Cemetery in Kennett Square. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Patrick Church, 205 Lafayette St., Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to Willow Tree Hospice, 616 E. Cypress St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view her online tribute and share a memory with her family, visit www. griecocares.com.
Feb. 15 Grief support group GriefShare, an educational support group for adults who have lost a loved one due to death, begins Feb. 15 at Grove United Methodist Church (490 W. Boot Rd., north of West Chester). Open to the community, the program takes place on Wednesday evenings and runs through June 7. Free child care is provided for those who request it in advance. There is a $25 materials fee, but scholarships are available. Registration is requested. Call 610696-2663 or email pastor George at pastor. lin.george@gmail.com.