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CHESTER COUNTY PRESS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Chester County Press
Obituaries H. WAYNE DISHMAN Herbert Wayne Dishman passed away while surrounded by his family at his home in Oxford on Nov. 8, 2023. He was 67. He was the husband of Leah J. Dishman, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Jefferson, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Guy Dishman and Tina Eldreth Dishman of King of Prussia. Herbert graduated from Avon Grove School District. He was very proud to have served the country in the U.S. Navy during the end of the Vietnam conflict from 1974 to 1978. He was stationed in Alaska, Guam, Philippines, and California. Throughout his life, when able, he gladly donated to several veteran organizations. He was also very proud of his son and daughter-in-law, who served the country in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was the maintenance supervisor at Avon Grove School District for most of his career, retiring in 2014. He loved God and regularly attended services at New Beginning Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing on just about any body of water that had fish. He adored his family and lived for family dinners and get-togethers.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Dennis Dishman (Samantha) of Oxford, four sisters, Sandy Tyson (Bob) of Kennett Square, Sharon Agron (Juan) of Avondale, Becky Trachtman (Dave) of King of Prussia, and Vickie Snyder (Bob) of Kennett Square, and one brother, Randy Dishman of Kennett Square. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Brandon, Serenity, Aiden, and Mason, and one great- granddaughter, Ashley Dishman. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his brother, Larry Dishman. You are invited to visit with Herbert’s family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at New Beginning Baptist Church, 301 Black Barren Road, Peach Bottom, Pa. 17563. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Little Britain Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to his Family Support Fund, https:// www.tmcfunding.com/funds/h-wayne-dishman/8766. Arrangements are being handled by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. of Kennett Square (484-734-8100). To view his online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.
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ANDREW DAVID SUMNER Andrew David Sumner, age 68, of Kennett Square, passed away on Nov. 8, 2023 at his residence. Dave was the husband of Cheryl Salmons Sumner, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, Pa., he was the son of the late Guy T. Sumner and the late Doris R. Sumner. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an automotive salesman at D’Ambrosio Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Kennett Square for many years. He retired in 2015. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, basketball, swimming, tennis, golf, going to the beach, and being with his family and friends. He was a big lover of dogs and will be missed by his dogs, Coco and Shelby. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, David Eric Sumner, and his wife Brandy of Oxford; one daughter, Alexandra Jones of Landenberg; one brother, Eric G. Sumner of St. Louis, MO; and two sisters, Cynthia Kerns of Martinsburg, W. Va. and Andrea Bove of Oxford. He is also survived by two grandchildren, and his stepchildren, Hope O’Brien of Pottstown, Pa.; Daniel O’Brien, III of Avondale; Brandi O’Brien of Oxford; and Nicole Farmer of Coatesville. A service was held on Nov. 14 at the Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Ks. 66675. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.
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