William Henry Duvall, Jr.
William Henry Duvall, Jr., of Oxford, passed away on July 4, 2024 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Del. He was 76.

He was the husband of Jacqueline Alderman Duvall, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William Henry, Sr. and Julia Edelman Duvall.

William retired as a lineman from PECO Exelon after 42 years of service.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening and tending to his chickens.

He is survived by his wife, three children, Kimberly Anne Horseman (Bryan) of Lincoln University, William Henry Duvall, III (Dianna) of Kimmell, IN and Michael Anthony Duvall (Christine) of Oxford, seven grandchildren, Nicole Marie Duvall, Michael Anthony Fowler, Patrick Scott Duvall, Hayley Rose Horseman, Dylan Michael Horseman, Amelia Marie Duvall and Jackson Christopher Duvall, and four siblings, Clara Frank, Howard Kritzer, Robert Duvall and Julia Kelly.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Duvall.

Funeral services were held on  July 13 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Philadelphia Veterans Memorial https://pvvm.org/support or Charles J. Glenn, III Memorial Committee, 1022 East Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125. 

George James Bennett
George “Buzz”  Bennett, 76, of West Grove, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on July 7, 2024. He endured a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was the husband of Barbara Blaha Bennett.

Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Carol and Evelyn Elliott Bennett.

Buzz graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in Wilmington, Del. in 1966 and from Duke University in 1970. During his last year there he joined the cheerleading team.  He earned his master’s degree in mathematics from the University of Delaware, class of 1972. 

He retired from the Dupont Company in Wilmington, and then worked for several years with SAP America.

Buzz enjoyed running with the Buckley’s striders and meeting for breakfast afterward. He would always stash a cooler of Gatorade along the route for everyone.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation,  https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/489725.

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

Eleanor Reed Yeatman
Eleanor (Ellie) Reed Yeatman, age 88, of Moulton, IA, passed away on July 7, 2024 at Care Initiatives in Centerville, Iowa.

Ellie was born in Chester County on Dec. 18, 1935, the beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Reed. 

In 1958, she married the love of her life, Richard Turner Yeatman, with whom she shared 60 cherished years until his passing in 2018.

During her children's early years, Ellie delighted in creating floral arrangements while Richard managed a family rose business alongside his cousin, Penn. Ellie also had a passion for traveling as she worked part-time at a travel agency for several years. In 2009, Ellie and Richard relocated to Moulton, Iowa to be near their daughters and granddaughters. Ellie adored golfing with her family.

Known for her kindness, humor, and beautiful soul, Ellie was treasured not only as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, but as a remarkable person by all who knew her. Her home became a hub for gatherings, where family meals featured her renowned creamed mushrooms.  Ellie was also known for her nightly ritual, where she would enjoy a Keystone Light and chat with her girls in the living room. 

Ellie is survived by her children, Marty (Ann) Yeatman, Deborah King, and Lisa Yeatman (Bruce Probasco), her grandchildren, Marshall (Stephanie) Yeatman, Jessica, and Hannah King, great-grandchildren, Marshall and Elizabeth Rose Yeatman, son-in-law, Mark A. King, and her dear friend, Crystal Myers, as well as numerous extended family and friends in Iowa and Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Reed, her husband, Richard Yeatman, and her sister, Judith Harvey.

Per Ellie's wishes, she will be cremated, with her final resting place at London Grove Cemetery in Pennsylvania. A Celebration of Life honoring her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Moulton Methodist Church. The family requests that guests dress in an upbeat fashion, as Ellie loved all things colorful and floral. Memorials may be given to the Moulton Methodist Church, and may be mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, ATTN: Yeatman Family, 501 North 18th Street, Centerville, Iowa 52544. 

Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com or www.facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome.    

Margaret A. Platt
Margaret A. Platt, a devoted wife, mother, and mom-mom, passed away at home on July 11, 2024. She was 83.

She was a resident of West Grove, and was formerly of Havertown.

She was the wife of the late John L. Platt, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna McHugh Montgomery.

She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Moylen class of 1958. Margaret was employed as a medical billing coordinator for Jefferson Hospital for many years.

Margaret enjoyed going to her home in Florida, camping with her family and children when they were younger, cooking large family dinners and especially spending time with her grandchildren and family. 

Margaret was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Oxford. 

She is survived by five children, John F. Platt (Deneane) of Oxford, Peggy DiPaola of West Chester, Daniel Platt (Jennifer) of West Chester, James Platt (Lauren) of Secane and Kristina Tainan (Raymond) of E. Fallowfield.

She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Lauren, John and Brandon Platt, Philip, Olivia and Sophia DiPaola, Ryan and Declan Platt, Gavin and Paige Platt, one great-granddaughter, Nova DiPaola; sister-in-law, Kathleen Clark of Chalfont, two brothers-in-law, Joseph Platt (Rita) of North Whales and Vincent Whiteford of Lincoln University, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Catherine Whiteford. 

A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on  Saturday, July 27 at Sacred Heart Church at 203 Church Road in Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Interment with be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart Church.

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

Meredith J. Martin
Meredith Jane Martin, of Oxford, passed away on July 9, 2024 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 74.

She was the wife of Hugh Lenox D. Martin, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

Born on Aug. 22, 1949 in Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen and Grace Marjorie Wilson Young.

Meredith lived in Roseland, NJ through her high school years.

She graduated from Coatesville Hospital School of Nursing in 1970.

She was a member of the Cochranville United Methodist Church. 

Meredith worked in a variety of settings including the hospital, a doctor’s office and in home care for over 25 years.  Home care was what she felt called to do.  

She retired in 2002 from Brandywine River Valley Home Health & Hospice and spent her retirement years enjoying family and splitting time between here and at her Sullivan County retreat.

Her home was always the gathering spot for visiting family and she prepared weekly Sunday dinners for family and friends for years.

She is survived by her husband, two sons, Robert Martin (Nicole) of North Carolina and Christopher Martin (Ilaina) of Strasburg, Pa., three grandchildren, Amanda, Alyssa and Timothy, twin sister, Margaret Young Buth of Fla. and sister, Barbara Lavender of Tenn., a step- daughter-in-law, Pam Martin of Pottstown, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her stepson, Hugh Martin. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the Cochranville United Method Church, 92 Church St. in Cochranville. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

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

Betty Leifer
Betty Leifer has passed away at the age of 83.

Betty was born and raised in Philadelphia. She attended Clara Barton Elementary School, 

Olney High School, and Gratz College. She graduated from Temple University in 1962. She also obtained a master’s degree in demography and statistics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980. In her working career, she worked in statistics at several major Philadelphia hospitals, and ran the Clinical Research Computer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Betty was a dedicated and passionate volunteer who spent countless hours on various community issues over many decades.  She volunteered for Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, provided tax filing assistance, and was a longtime reader for the Radio Station for the Blind.

She married Philip Leifer in 1961, and they lived in center city Philadelphia where they raised three daughters. After many years of living in center city, they moved to Lansdale where they enjoyed a suburban life.

In their retired life, Betty and Phil moved to Freedom Village at Brandywine. There, Betty ran the Book Club, was a member of the League of Women Voters, and was instrumental in promoting voter registration in the community. She led the Movie Committee, participating in selecting movies to be shown, and trained residents in the use of the auditorium audio-visual equipment to show the movies.

Betty made many wonderful friends during her 14-year stay at the Village.

Early in 2024, Betty received a diagnosis of liver cancer. After a long period of illness, she passed away on July 6, 2024 at the age of 83.  

Betty will be sorely missed by her husband, children and seven grandchildren, and her many friends at Freedom Village.

Dominic Mastantouno
Dominic Mastantouno passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on July 11, 2024.  

Dominic was born in Philadelphia on April 13, 1939 to his loving parents, Salvatore and Jeanette. 

He was married for over 50 years to his wife Mary Elizabeth, who passed away in 2021. Dominic was a cherished father, husband, brother  and grandfather who was known for his unwavering  love and support of his family. 

He attended  St. Neuman High school in Philadelphia and later graduated from LaSalle University.

Dominic is survived by his beloved daughter, Michele, and his son-in-law, Keith, and his four adoring grandchildren, Jordan, Cole, Luke and Avery.  He is also survived by his brothers, Charlie and Anthony and his sister Carmela, whom he also cherished. 

Dominic's legacy of love, unwavering support, and commitment to his family will live on in the family’s hearts forever. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the Foulk Funeral Home at 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove. His funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Route 82 in Kennett Square.

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a charity of your choice in his name.