Donald Kermit Walters
Donald Kermit Walters, of Oxford, passed away at his home on June 29, 2024. He was 65.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late Robert Lee, Sr. and Jacqueline McNew Walters.

Donald was a lifetime resident of Oxford. He was retired from Chrysler in Newark, Del.

He enjoyed sports, especially the Philadelphia Phillies and the Minnesota Vikings.

Donald is survived by three brothers, Lee Walters, Estace Walters and Eric Walters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, David Walters and Mark Walters, and a sister, Sandy McNew.

The service and interment are private.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.  

George Furia Jr.
George A.D Furia, 56, of Avondale, passed away on June 29, 2024. 

Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Frances (Dorman) Furia and the late Geroge Furia. 

George enjoyed fishing, cooking, being around people, and trying to make people laugh. He worked for Drew DiCarlo throughout the years and for Fran Keller's Eatery in Kennett Square. 

George is survived by his brother, John Furia and his wife, Natalie; by his nephew, John Furia Jr.; and by his aunt and godmother, Peggy Dorman. 

In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his uncle and godfather, Ronald Dorman. 

You are invited to visit with George's family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12 at First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, located at 415 West State Street in Kennett Square. His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org/. Checks can be mailed to: Attn: Gift Processing at National Kidney Foundation HQ, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

Arrangements are being handled by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. 

To view George's online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com. 

Dr. Roy V. Bergman
Dr. Roy V. Bergman, VMD, passed away after a brief illness while surrounded by his three children on June 29, 2024. 

Though he spent much of his life in Cochranville, Roy moved to Louisville, Colo. in 2019. There, he enjoyed his retirement and being closer to his growing family. 

Roy was born on May 23, 1943 to parents Lucille (Fisher) and Roy F. Bergman of Derry, Pa.  After overcoming polio at the age of six, he became an Eagle Scout and graduated from Derry Area High School. Roy went on to attend Penn State University and was a graduate of the class of 1965.  

Afterward, at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Roy found a passion for large animal and equine medicine, and he was also lucky enough to meet and eventually marry his late wife, Dr. Marcia Bergman, VMD, in 1971.

Roy began his veterinary career at New Bolton Center of Kennett Square before starting his own practice, Broodmare Associates, specializing in equine reproduction. Broodmare Associates served the equine community of Chester County for over 40 years. Breeding and treating, and birthing Thoroughbred horses were the primary services.

Roy was an avid road biker, animal lover, and a voracious reader.

He is survived by his three children, Connor Bergman, Lauren (Chris) Burkart, and Patrick (Lindsay) Bergman, along with his two grandchildren, Arthur and Zoe Bergman, all of whom reside in Colorado.  He is also survived by his sister, Mona Lou McConnaghey, of Falmouth, MA, her husband, two children, and four grandchildren.

A private ceremony will be held for close friends and family at Faggs Manor Cemetery in Cochranville.

In lieu of flowers, Roy has requested donations be made to the Veterinary Student Scholarship Fund through Penn Vet (giving.apps.upenn.edu).

Kay Dixon
Katherine Dalton Dixon, known to all as Kay, passed away peacefully at her home in West Grove on June 19, 2024. 

Kay was born in Lake Forest, IL in 1949, the daughter of Eliot Wadsworth Dalton and Marie Hulburd Dalton. 

Kay was a consistent source of positive energy and compassion for her family and her community. She graduated from Stoneleigh-Burnham School and attended the University of Denver.

Kay was an avid photographer throughout her life. She was in her element behind a camera. Her career included work for Woodfin Camp Photography in Philadelphia and ImageBank in London. By the time her sons were teenagers, the phrase “Mom..ANOTHER photo?! Of us, really?” was common. Luckily her insistence prevailed, and she left behind a comprehensive body of work including family portraits, documentary travel photography, and landscapes celebrating the natural beauty of Chester County.

Water was a central theme in Kay’s life—from her early photos of Greece and its fishing community, to her love of the beach cultivated during her time on Martha’s Vineyard, to her 18 years of work in development at Stroud Water Research Center. She was always a fan of both fresh water and salt water.

She was a dedicated mother, and her sons and extended family were central in her life. She always encouraged her sons to explore and adventure, which they did by studying and living abroad and settling in the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest.

Her home became a center of bustling activity during her final weeks with visitors streaming in and out every day to share in her gratitude and love, a testament to the deep friendships and connections she had developed. The family is deeply grateful for the help and support of the Penn Hospice Program at Chester County Hospital and also to Kay’s in-home caregiver, who took care of her with skill, calm, and a ready smile.

Kay is survived by her two sons, Philip Dixon and his wife Sofia Chaparro of Denver, Colo., and William Dixon III and his partner Brad Thompson of Paulsbo, WA, her grandson, and the light of her life, Diego Luis Dixon, her sisters Julia Keane of Louisville, Colo. and Marie Dalton-Meyer and her husband Les Meyer of Burlington, VT, and her brother Eliot W. Dalton and his wife Letitia Baer Dalton of Kennett Square. Also surviving are three nieces and three nephews whom she adored, as they did her. Kay is also survived by her former husband, William Dixon, Jr. She was predeceased by her parents.

Kay will be dearly missed, but her spirit of, her grace and her compassion will continue to guide all who were blessed to know her.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites contributions to the Stroud Water Research Center as a way to honor Kay’s legacy.