Obituaries: Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin Aaron Martin died on August 9, 2021 at age 93 in The Summit assisted-living facility. He is survived by his son, Mark (Kathy) and grandchildren, Taryn (Matthew) and Cody (Isen).  His wife of 59 years, formerly Jean Truxal, predeceased him in 2011. Born in Lancaster, PA, Aaron was the youngest of five children raised by Rev. John H. and Barbara W. Martin.  He graduated from Franklin...

Obituaries: Douglas Charles Brevoort

Douglas Charles Brevoort died at the age of 66 at home in Newark, DE, on March 25, 2020. He was born October 2, 1953, in Orange, TX to Mary Louise Pierce and Frank LeRoy Brevoort, Jr. Despite suffering brain damage from a car accident at age thirteen, Douglas succeeded academically beyond all expectations. He received a degree in Business from Ohio State University before deciding to follow his...

Obituaries: Amy Kyle Hallowell

AMY KYLE HALLOWELL Amy Kyle Hallowell It is with broken hearts that we announce the tragic passing of Amy Kyle Hallowell, devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Surrounded by loved ones, Kyle (37) of Downingtown PA, was taken from us too soon on May 10th, 2021. Kyle is survived by her two beautiful sons, Finn (14) and Indiana Pook (11), her father and stepmother, Todd and Lisa Hallowell,...

Obituaries: Eleanor Mae Messer

In Loving Memory of Eleanor Mae Messer (nee’ Diehm) December 20, 1923 – February 28, 2021 Eleanor Mae Messer Eleanor Mae Messer fondly known as “Ms. Ellie” was born December 20, 1923 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to the late Dewey S. and Fianna M. Diehm.  She was the little sister to her big brother, Donald, who would be one of her strongest advocates during the years to come.  As...

Obituaries: David Mark Evans

David Mark EvansObituaries David Mark Evans, 42, of Downingtown, PA., passed into eternal life on January 23, 2021.  David was born in Sellersville, PA., and lived in the area most of his life. Dave attended Montgomery County Community College, the University of New Mexico and West Chester University studying archeology. While in college he developed a love for photography. He worked for Bowstring...

Obituaries: Eugene Henry Achenbach

Eugene Henry Achenbach, age 90, of Fruitland Park, Florida passed away Saturday evening February 20, 2021. He was born in Unionville, Michigan to Walter B. and Ella (Kemp) Achenbach on February 7, 1931. He was a graduate of Unionville High School. After obtaining a degree in business from Michigan State University, he served in the United States Air Force, stationed in Germany where he met his...

Obituaries: Vincent Louis Bacchetta Jr.

Vincent Louis Bacchetta Jr. The first child of pioneer mushroom grower and immigrant(s) Vincenzo and Mary DiFilippo Bacchetta (both from Civitella del Tronto, Abruzzo, Italy), Vince was the first of his family to be born in the U.S. An outstanding Kennett High School (Kennett Square, PA) student, athlete and senior class president, he was also the first of his family to graduate from college and...

Obituaries: Jack Arnold Keller

Keller, Jack Arnold, passed away December 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene S. Keller and Cenia Graham Keller; and one sister, Patricia Keller Griffin. He is survived by his brother, William L. Keller. Jack grew up in Chester, Va. He graduated from Thomas Dale in 1970 and VMI in 1975. He served in the military as an officer and moved on to a very successful career in information...

Obituaries: Joseph Walter Eby

Joseph Walter Eby Joseph Walter Eby, of Springhouse Estates, Ambler Pa. formerly of Roslyn and Horsham Joe passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 89 Born and raised in Downingtown Pa., the son of Joseph A. and Christine Eby Survived by his wife of 66 yrs., Marjory, son Alan and predeceased by daughter Barbara Ballard. Also survived by son in law, Leonard and granddaughters, Shaunna...

Obituaries: Herbert Auld Anderson

Herbert Auld Anderson Herbert Auld Anderson, 89, died Dec. 23 at his retirement home in Myrtle Beach, SC after a long illness.  Mr. Anderson was a native of Brooklyn, NY. In his youth he was a soprano in the St Paul’s Episcopal Church boys’ choir and graduated from Brooklyn Tech High School where he lettered in football and lacrosse. He attended Adelphi University on Long Island, NY on a football...