It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Carl-Michael Staschen, who died on Sept. 16, 2024. He was 76. 

He was the beloved husband of Ursula Staschen and the cherished father of Marius Staschen (Renée) and Julia Staschen (Alper), as well as the adoring grandfather of Sophia. He also leaves his loving family in Germany, Rosemarie and Heinz Steudle.  

Born in 1947 in Rostock, Germany, Mike was the son of Georg Staschen and Marie Stöckmann Staschen. He was an outstanding physician-scientist who made great contributions to the field of medicine, and a man of deep compassion and kindness. He was also a gifted musician, playing the piano since he was young and composing and arranging beautiful melodies that filled the home with joy and music. 

To commemorate his life and share cherished memories, a private service was held on Sept. 20 at the Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions in Mike’s name to be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research (https://lustgarten.org).

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

Max Garland Pennington, Jr.

Max Garland Pennington, Jr., of Avondale, passed away while at home on Sept. 23, 2024.

Born in West Chester, Max was the son of Max Garland Pennington, Sr., and Pauletta Sissy Vanore Pennington.

Following graduation from Kennett High School, Max served in the U.S. Air Force. Max worked as a security guard for Modern Mushroom Farms in Toughkenamon.

Max loved music and football. He was a huge fan of the Eagles but was an even bigger fan of his family. He loved his daughters deeply and was an extremely proud Pop Pop to his grandchildren. Though he was admittedly ornery from time to time, he had a great sense of humor and easily made others laugh.

Max is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Marie Fischer (A.J.) and Nicole Lynne Pennington (Brian Gartside); his sister, Roberta Melendez (Marvin); grandchildren, Skylar, Aydin, Amira, Royan, Dane, Azalea and Juniper; niece, Katlyn; and nephew, Geoffrey.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Max's memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation by visiting https://www.kidney.org/ or by calling (212) 889-2210.

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

Dorothy Shilling

Dorothy Shilling, a longtime resident of Chester County, passed away of natural causes on Oct. 3, 2024. She was 94.

She was born on City Island, New York in 1929, the daughter of Martin and Beatrice Snyder. 

She grew up in Chatham, NJ with her twin sister Ruth and graduated from Chatham High School.  She then attended Cazenovia College in Cazenovia, NY.

She met and married her loving husband, Abbott after World War II and had two wonderful children, Mark and Sandra. Abbott preceded her in death in 1998.

Dorothy enjoyed decorating her house, antique shopping, entertaining friends and walks through Longwood Gardens. She was a volunteer at the Chester County Hospital for many years and also the Winterthur Museum.

Dorothy is survived by her children Mark (Agatha) and Sandra (Richard), two grandchildren, Margaret and Christie and two great grandchildren, Emmett and Cora. 

She will be greatly missed.

Her service and burial will be private.

In Lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Willow Tree Hospice, Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, Suite A, with ATTN. to Willow Tree Hospice of KSQ, Baton Rouge LA 70816.

Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk Funeral Home in West Grove.