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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015
Chester County Press
Obituaries MERILEE VIOLA KUBART
BILLY J. HOLMAN, JR.
Merilee Viola Kubart, 71, of West Grove, passed away on Feb. 25 at her home. Born in Bushwick, Brooklyn, N,Y., she was the daughter of Eugene Felix Flamm and Viola Pfeifer Flamm. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Eugene Kubart; mother of Russ Kubart and his wife Dawn, Ronald Kubart, Jr. and his wife Mary, and Kelly Russell and her husband Vernon; grandmother of Ty Kubart, Van Kubart, Jasmine Kubart, Acadia Kubart, Denali Kubart. Luke Russell, Andrew Russell and Alyssa Russell; and sister of Eugene Flamm. A funeral was held March 1. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Autism Society of America (www. autism-society.org), 4340 East West Hwy., Ste. 350, Bethesda, MD 20814; or to Pancreatic Research, c/o Thomas Jefferson Hospital. Condolences may be made at www.longwoodfuneralhome.com.
Billy James “Big Bill” Holman, Jr., 35, of Avondale, passed away on March 1 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Kimberly A. Holcomb of Avondale and the late Billy James Holman, Sr. “Big Bill” was a self-employed auto mechanic who enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing and playing baseball. He is survived by his mother; son, Billy James Holman III; fiancee, Tanya Sanchez of Avondale; daughter, Alexis Marie Sanchez; two uncles, Jeff Holcomb and his wife Linda of Florida, and Joe Burgos and his wife Shannon of Cochranville; grandfather, Jose Burgos of Avondale; grandmother, Ruth Holcomb of Avondale; three nieces, Bryana Burgos, Chasity Burgos and Sierra Burgos, all of Cochranville; and nephew, Benjamin Holcomb of Florida. A memorial service was held March 5. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to his son, Billy James Holman III, c/o Tanya Sanchez, PO Box 1144, Avondale, PA 19311. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome. com.
PATRICIA A. MITCHELL Patricia A. Mitchell, 68, of West Chester, passed away on Feb. 10 at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. Born in Havre de Grace, Md., she was the daughter of the late James and Allene Bennet Dishmon. She was employed with Acme Market and Shop Rite. She enjoyed spending time with her grandson. She is survived by one son, John Miller of Phoenixville; one grandson, Zachary Miller; two sisters, Linda Davis of Ellicott City, Md., and Vicky Johnson of Elkton, Md.; and two brothers, James Dishmon, Jr. of Burke, Va., and Michael Dishmon of St. Augustine, Fla. Funeral services were held March 2. Interment was in Kemblesville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
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MARILYN A. DEWEY
VINCE RUGGIERI Vince Ruggieri, 55, of Avondale, passed away on Feb. 28. Born in Jennersville, he was the son of the late Frank and Patricia Lurty Ruggieri. He was a tile setter, last working for Coyote Construction Company in Kennett Square. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, gardening, chopping wood, the outdoors, riding his bike, and being with his family and friends. He is survived by three sisters, Patricia J. Roark (late husband Carl) of Wilmington, Del., Brenda F. DiProspero (Joe) of Parkesburg, and Vicki L Huber (Craig) of Gap; and his companion, Donna Weaver and her daughter Mandy. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, David M. Ruggieri. A funeral was held March 7. In memory of Vince, a contribution may be made to the New Garden Friends Meeting, c/o Nancy Pratt, 415 Cedar Springs Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
Marilyn A. Dewey, 88, passed away on Feb. 28 in West Grove. Born in 1927 in Cairo, N.Y., she was the oldest daughter of Mary and Fred S. Dulin. She grew up in Fly Creek, N.Y., and graduated from Cooperstown High School. In 1948, she graduated from Cornell University and married John B. Dewey in 1949. A respectful, giving, and loving person, she took great joy in helping both friends and family throughout her whole life. Marilyn was also an avid gardener and an accomplished seamstress, as well as an excellent cook, who loved to entertain and thoroughly enjoyed hosting events for both family and friends. She also loved spending time with her three grandchildren. For over 50 years, Marilyn was a very active volunteer in the Kennett community, devoting her time to the Red Cross bloodmobile, West Chester Hospital, Tick Tock toy store, and the Heron’s Nest at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community. An accomplished vocalist and pianist, she was an active member of the Church of the Advent congregation and a member of the choir for over 40 years, as well as assisting with numerous church functions. Marilyn is survived by John B Dewey, her husband of 65 years; sisters Jean, Linda, Christie and husband Ron; brother Jerry and wife Polly; sons Michael and wife Denise, Robert, and Thomas; daughter Carol and husband Steve; and three grandchildren, Alex Burton, Catherine Burton, and Elizabeth Dewey. A memorial service in celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on March 27 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent (401 N. Union St., Kennett Square). Interment will be held privately in the adjoining church memorial garden. A reception will be held in the church hall immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tick Tock Early Learning Center, 1694 Baltimore Pike, Avondale, PA 19311. To view an online tribute and to share a memory with her family, visit www.griecocares.com.
TED R. TOPPIN, JR. Ted Ryan Toppin, Jr. (Gray Bear), 77, of Lincoln University, passed away on Feb. 26. He was the fiancé of Debra Brown of Lincoln University. Born in 1937 in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Thomas R. Toppin, Sr., and Ella May Pyle-Toppin. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. He worked for the Pathmark Company in the Delaware Valley. For 27 years, he was a heavy equipment and taxi driver for local farms and the Amish community. Ted enjoyed spending time with his financee, Debbie, and his dogs, Frankie and Kayla. He is survived by his brother, Charles A. Toppin, of Wilmington, Del.; daughter Jennette Hayes of Wilmington, Del.; son Sean Toppin of Charlotte, N.C., stepson Ronnie Kinsey of West Grove; stepdaughter Christina Brown of Unionville; and stepson Keith Brown, Jr., of Landenberg. Friends and family may join a celebration-of-life service at the Mt. Vernon Christian Church (1 Lighthouse Dr., Kirkwood) on March 18 at 5:30 p.m. for a meal, and a memorial service beginning at 7 p.m. If you are planning to attend the meal at 5:30, R.S.V.P. to Christina Brown before March 15 at 610-470-3396. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Ted Toppin to Andrews Bridge Christian Fellowship, 1873 Georgetown Road, Christiana, PA 17509, designated for the support of Ted’s fiancee, Debbie Brown.
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