Victoria Nelson Neidigh

Victoria “Vicki” Nelson Neidigh passed away peacefully on Sept. 18, 2024 while surrounded by her family and beloved pets. A dedicated mother, she is survived by her children, Lawrence Benjamin of Miami, Fla., Luke (Ciearra) of Oxford, and Julia of Stamford, Conn. She also leaves behind her sister, Laura (Peter) of Oxford and her nieces, Victoria (Phillip) Hostetter, Elizabeth (Phil) Tacey, and Catherine (Maxwell) Pettit. She was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Ann Nelson.

Vicki’s legacy of kindness and leadership will be cherished. Vicki was the Vice President of Global Medical and Strategic Initiatives at Comcast NBC Universal. She forged the Know Your Value partnership at Comcast NBC Universal and was key in helping everyone recognize and be recognized for their personal value.  She was passionate about spending time with her dogs, Finnegan and Charlie, and her cat, Biscuit. Known for her optimism, she always found beauty in the world, even on the darkest days. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Oxford Presbyterian Church, 6 Pine Street, Oxford, followed by interment at Oxford Cemetery. 

A light lunch will be served at the OTE after the service. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vicki’s memory may be made to Safe Harbor of Chester County, 20 North Matlock St. West Chester, PA  19380 or Angie’s Stray Foundation, https://angiesstrayfoundation.org.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc in, Oxford.

Shirley H. Hubley

Shirley H. Hubley, 90, of Oxford, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 19, 2024 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. 

She was the wife of the late Clyde Hubley, Jr., with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Sarah Hathorn.

Shirley and Clyde owned and operated Hubley’s Offset Printing and were always eager to give back and support the local community, businesses, and schools.  

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Oxford, serving as youth group leader and on various committees.  

She is survived by her son, Steven Hubley (Diana); seven grandchildren, Cait, Melissa, Dan, Cody, Sam, Ryan, and Julie; four great-grandchildren, Carter, David James, William and Trace; and two daughters-in-law, Christine and Amanda. She is also survived by her sister Lois Witmeyer (Rick) and brother Mel Hathorn (Nancy).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hubley, Jr. and son, David Clyde Hubley. 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the First Baptist Church of Oxford, 552 Market St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Oxford or Ware Presbyterian Village, 7 E. Locust St., Oxford, PA 19363.  

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

James Roy Freese

James Roy Freese peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sept. 11, 2024 while surrounded by his loving family. He was 87.

Jim was born on September 19, 1936 to the late Roy and Pauline (McGarvey) Freese on the family farm in Oxford. The farm was where he lived and farmed his entire life.  

After retirement, he was employed by DuPont Stine-Haskell Research Center. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Doann (Gordon) Freese and three children, Corinna (Dave) Moran, Randy (Kim) Freese and Valerie (Glen) Keiser. He is also survived by six loving grandchildren, James Ryan (Robyn) Freese, Jillian (Connor) Hollenbach, Joshua (Sarah) Freese, Mysti (Aaron) Keglovits, Davey (Marissa) Moran and Jimmy Moran and seven great grandchildren, with 2 on the way,  Haley and Jimmy Freese, Puller, Lorelei and Barrett Hollenbach, Brody and Marshall Keglovits, and many loved nieces and nephews. A brother, G. William Freese of Oxford, and a sister, Sue Tachick of Alaska, sister-in-laws Carol Freese of Nazareth, PA and Dorothy Freese of West Grove, PA.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, David A. and Paul E. Freese and a great-grandson, Jericho Moran as well as being greeted by other great-grandchildren in Heaven. 

Jim was a member of Grace Baptist Church where “Mr. Freese” was loved by all who encountered him with his quick wit and ornery smile. He had an unwavering heart for the Lord.  Jim also enjoyed all things John Deere and aviation and he loved homemade ice cream. He enjoyed visits with family and friends and would always throw in a silly saying or a life lesson while talking to his grandchildren. The saying goes when an old farmer speaks, you listen.

Funeral services were held on September 17 at Grace Baptist Church in Oxford.

Interment will be at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, Oxford.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Baptist Church at 1191 Limestone Road in Oxford.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. (www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com) in Oxford.

Robert Joseph Pyle, Sr.

Robert Joseph Pyle, Sr., of New Providence, PA, died following a long battle with his health on Sept. 12, 2024 while under the care of Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy. He was 81.

He married the love of his life, Katherine Samuelson, in June 1964, and they shared 60 wonderful years together.

Born in West Grove on Feb. 8, 1943, he was the son of the late Clyde and Mary (Hendrickson) Pyle.

Bob was a graduate of Oxford High School, class of 1960. For over 40 years he worked as a truck driver, and he drove over one million miles. He was very proud of the time he spent working as part of a stock car crew. Bob also loved NASCAR, playing pinochle, driving cross country, his family, and America.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Pyle, of New Providence, his sons, Robert Pyle, Jr. (Donna), of Jacksonville, Fla., Scott Pyle (Rosie), of Creedmoor, NC, and Mary Noll (Brian), of Boiling Springs, Pa. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. 

The last of his immediate family, he was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Clyde, Jr. and James Pyle.

A service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Calvary Independent Baptist Church at 1225 Robert Fulton Highway in Quarryville, Pa. A time to greet the family will take the place at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, or online at https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dewalds.com.

April Christina Alarcon-Ortega

April Christina Alarcon-Ortega, of Nottingham, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024 after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She was 37.

She was the wife of Donnie Ortega. Born in Sellersville, Pa., April was the daughter of Tina (Brinkmann) Hedrick and stepdaughter of Doug Hedrick and her father David Alarcon. She was preceded in death by her stepfather Doug and her father David.  April was a graduate of Souderton Area High School, class of 2005, and graduated from Delaware County Community College with her associate’s degree in accounting.  During her battle with cancer, April continued to work as a bookkeeper for many years at various places, but most especially enjoyed her time working at Harmony Hill Nursery and Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractor’s. Fulfilling her husband’s dream, they opened Combat Elevator in Nottingham and most recently Sharpshooters Grappling Club in Oxford.

April enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest. Her most prized achievement was her son, Xavier.  After meeting Donnie, he introduced April and Xavier to Jiu Jitsu in his early years and then wrestling. She proudly became a wrestling mom when Xavier started wrestling for Oxford Area High School. She attended every match and/or tournament, cheering on Xavier. She loved attending the Philadelphia Folk Fest in Schwenksville and the Reggae Rise Up Festival in Baltimore every year with her son. She enjoyed hanging out in her hammock on her deck.

In addition to her loving husband, Donnie Ortega of Nottingham, and her mother Tina (Brinkmann) Hedrick of Tylersport, she is survived by her son, Xavier Alarcon, and stepsons, Nicholas and Jonathan Ortega, and a dog Gunner, all at home.  Also surviving are her brother Jake Hedrick and his fiancé Aly Beardsley and a nephew, Douglass Daniel Hedrick of Perkiomenville, and a grandmother, Jane Hedrick of Woxall, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of whom she adored. 

A memorial service was held on Sept. 24 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

For those who are unable to attend, there will be a celebration of April’s life open house at her mother’s home in Tylersport on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please help keep April’s dream alive of sending Xavier to college after graduating high school in the spring of 2025, by donating to his college fund.  Checks can be made out to Christina Hedrick with Xavier Alarcon written in the memo and mailed to Tina Hedrick – PO Box 2 – Tylersport, PA 18971.

Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Archer A. Owens, Jr.

Archer A. “Sonny” Owens, age 81, of Kennett Square, passed away on Sept. 16, 2024 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville. 

He was the husband of Martha (Dunn) Owens, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Archer A. Owens Sr. and the late Marjorie (McElroy) Owens. 

Sonny served the country in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1972. He was a helicopter pilot and also flew an Army single-engine prop, fixed wing piper cub on reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War. 

During Sonny’s life he was known for his fishing prowess, his devotion to family, friends, and country, his love of golf, and his “crazy pants.”  Sonny will be missed for his cheerful presence, his sense of humor, his affectionate nature, and his devotion as a husband and father. 

He will be remembered for being a hard worker, for being respectful to everyone, for his optimistic personality, and for being a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Dr. Jeffrey Owens (Deborah K. Owens), S. Leigh Owens Morgan (Richard H. Morgan), and Benjamin Owens (Katherine E. Mulholland), his grandchildren, Katie Owens, Jack Owens, Hadley Morgan, Luke Morgan, and Peter Morgan. 

You are invited to visit with Sonny’s family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent at 401 North Union Street in Kennett Square. His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. 

Interment will take place in the Memorial Garden at the church after the service. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Coatesville PA Caregiver Support Fund. Mail checks to Coatesville VA Medical Center, Attention: CDCE 135, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Checks can be made out to “Department of VA;” on the memo line write, “In memory of Archer Owens.” 

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

To view Sonny’s online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

George C Scott

Dr. George C Scott, age 97, of Jenners Pond in West Grove, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2024. 

He was born on Dec. 6, 1926 in Shumway, Ill.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a 1952 graduate of the initial Veterinary class at the University of Illinois, and former director of SmithKline Applebrook Animal Research Farm in West Chester.

In retirement, George spent time working in a successful family business, Pak N’ Ship, with locations in Kennett Square and Jennersville. He ran the business with his wife Shirley and their son, Jeff. He is survived by Shirley (Jacobs) Scott, his wife of 76 years, his sister, Mary Collins of Elk Grove, Calif., his children, Margaret (Gary) Daniel, Steve (Roslyn) Scott, David Scott, Barbara Elliott, Patricia (Stephen) Dooley, and Diane (Brian) Burkin. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Jeffery Scott and son-in-law Michael Elliott and his parents, John and Ruth Scott. 

A visitation and memorial mass was held on Sept. 14 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in West Grove. Interment will be at Chenoa Township Cemetery in Chenoa, Ill. 

Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo Funeral Home of Kennett Square. 

Colleen Phyllis Dugger

Colleen Phyllis (Heher) Dugger, a resident of West Grove, passed away on Sept. 18, 2024.

She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. 

Colleen was born on Feb. 13,1960 to John and Doris Heher of Little Britain. Her parents preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sean. 

She is survived by Frank Dugger, her devoted husband of 44 years; their three sons, Josh (Amanda) Dugger of Cochranville, Ryan (Ashley) Dugger of Oxford, and Peter (Joanna) Dugger of Atglen; 10 grandchildren, Sean, Aubrey, Amelia, Abigail, Kendall, Brianna, Leeland, Teagann, Nick, and Riley; and her brother Brian (Sharon) Heher of Little Britain.  

Colleen was loved by many, and the memories shared with her will be cherished.

You are invited to visit with Colleen’s family and friends from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove. All other services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove. 

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

Charles M. Mabe

Charles “Charlie” M. Mabe, Sr., of Nottingham, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Accent Care Hospice in Newark, Del. while surround by his family. He was 98.

He was the husband of the late Rosie L. “Peggy” Phillips Mabe.

Born in Marion, VA, he was the son of the late James Mabe and Mary Robinson Mabe.

Charlie was a veteran of the U.S Army and Air Force.

He retired from NVF in Kennett Square after 35 years.

Charlie was an avid fan of the Phillies and the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He loved his military reunions and family gatherings.

He is survived by four children, Charles “Chuck” Mabe, Jr. and his wife Mary of Port Deposit, Md., Albert Mabe and his wife Donna of Oxford, Daniel Mabe and his wife, Jody of Nottingham and Larry Mabe and his wife Lisa of Bangor, Pa. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren with one on the way; and niece/daughter, Regina Hatcher and her husband, Roy of Middletown Del., along with two sisters, a brother and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Charlie was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Kilby, the wife of Keith Kilby, and six siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Interment will be at Christ Community Fellowship Cemetery, West Grove PA with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Veterans Affairs.

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

 Donald D. Potter Sr.

Donald D. Potter Sr., age 75, of New London, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sept. 17, 2024. 

He was the beloved husband of Sherry (Mains) Potter, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Clarence and Hazel  (Snyder) Potter.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son Donald D Potter, Jr (Jeannie), four grandchildren Alexis, Donald (Jacky), Timmy, Shelby (Julio) and five great-grandchildren, James, Rowan, Izaak, Ila and Ella.  He is also survived by three brothers and one sister.

For 25 years, he was the owner of Potter Electric, Inc. of Kennett Square, serving the Pennsylvania and Delaware area.  In addition to owning his business, he spent time renovating multiple properties in the Kennett area.  

He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed participating in car shows.  He loved spending time with his family and friends at the pool and Broadkill Beach.  He especially enjoyed a vacation with the family in Outer Banks, NC. 

He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

The funeral will be a private ceremony to remember Don Potter in the presence of close family. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Kennett Fire Company, 301 Dalmatian Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (610-444-4810).

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

Colleen Phyllis Dugger

Colleen Phyllis (Heher) Dugger, a resident of West Grove, passed away on Sept. 18, 2024.

She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and friend. 

Colleen was born on Feb. 13,1960 to John and Doris Heher of Little Britain. Her parents preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Sean. 

She is survived by Frank Dugger, her devoted husband of 44 years; their three sons, Josh (Amanda) Dugger of Cochranville, Ryan (Ashley) Dugger of Oxford, and Peter (Joanna) Dugger of Atglen; 10 grandchildren, Sean, Aubrey, Amelia, Abigail, Kendall, Brianna, Leeland, Teagann, Nick, and Riley; and her brother Brian (Sharon) Heher of Little Britain.  

Colleen was loved by many, and the memories shared with her will be cherished.

You are invited to visit with Colleen’s family and friends from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road in West Grove. All other services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove. 

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