Robert “Bob” Augustus Prewitt, 82, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025.

Bob was the husband of Florence (“Flossi”) Prewitt, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Oxford, Bob was the son of the late Ivory D. and Arvilla Lutman Prewitt.

Bob was a proud co-owner of Prewitt’s Garage, a family business started by his father in 1953. Prewitt’s Garage served the Oxford community’s automotive needs, and is now operated by his son, Robert Prewitt.

In his spare time, Bob enjoyed gardening, playing poker, repairing broken equipment and machinery, and watching Philly sports teams.

He is survived by his wife, his sons Robert (Patricia) and Randall (Tomasina), his grandson Britton, his brother Rodney (Deb) and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held on March 7 at Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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

Kevin Patrick Hughes

Kevin Patrick Hughes, age 73, of Newark, Del., died at his home with his wife Linda Shupe Hughes by his side on March 2, 2025.

Kevin and Linda shared 36 years of marriage. Born in Abington, Pa., he was the son of the late Donald Hughes and the late Frances Rhodes Hughes. 

Kevin worked for over 23 years as a corrections officer at Chester County Prison. He retired in 2021. 

Kevin loved watching horse racing and he loved visiting Delaware Park where he also worked as a shuttle driver. He loved all Philadelphia professional sports teams and was elated to see the Eagles win the Super Bowl before his passing. 

In addition to his wife Linda, Kevin is survived by two sons, Kevin Hughes, Jr. and his wife, Tina, and Jason Fuller; three daughters, Kristin Coppinger and her husband, Ed, Kelli Nestor, and Jennifer Rowan and her husband, Chris; one sister, Barbara Hughes; ten grandchildren, Lauren, Tyler, Ariana, Zach, Christopher, Payton, Jake, Luke, Christopher, EJ, and Jessica; one great-granddaughter, Aniya; and a host of nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by two brothers, Donny Hughes and Roy Hughes; one sister, Sandra Hickey; and one son, Jamie. 

You are invited to visit with Kevin’s family and friends from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 14 at Christ Church at the Grove, 1772 New London Road in Landenberg.

His life celebration memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. 

Interment will be held privately. 

Contributions in his memory may be made to Humane Animal Partners of Delaware online at www.humaneanimalpartners.org/give/ or checks can be mailed to Humane Animal Partners, attn: Philanthropy Team, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713. 

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

To offer condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

James Alvin Hoffman, Jr.

James Alvin Hoffman, Jr.  went to join his wife, Suanne, with our Lord, on Feb. 25, 2025 at the Maple Heights Rehab and Nursing facility in Hiawatha, KS.

Jim was born in Oxford on July 26, 1939 to James Hoffman, Sr. and Ruth Turner Hoffman. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Theresa (Barry) Bronson; his brothers, Samuel (Katherine) Hoffman, Robert (Scottie) Hoffman, Michael (Janie) Hoffman, Steve Hoffman, Daniel (Maxine) Hoffman, and Jack (Barbara) Hoffman; and his sisters, Rosemarie (Paul) Blevins, and Ruthann Brandle. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom (Judy) Torkelson, Ron (Connie) Torkelson, Joanne (Jim) Burns and Janice (David) Crider, his step-grandchildren, Chuck, Rick, Steve, Jeff, Justin, Lori, Dena, Nichole, Shane, and Abby, as well as several step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by Suanne Torkelson Hoffman, who died Feb. 18, 2025; his parents, James and Ruth Hoffman; his first wife Maxine Parker Hoffman, who died of cancer; a daughter, Donna Ann Hoffman; a stepdaughter, Sherry Vaughan; a sister-in-law, Kathy Hoffman; and brother-in-law, Ron Brandle.

He attended schools in Oxford. When he completed school, he secured a job with a contractor who sent him to a special trade school in Delaware for masonry and bricklaying. In Delaware, he met his first wife Maxine. They moved to Kansas, where she was from, and he worked at Hammersmith Manufacturing for years. He remained in Horton after the death of Maxine.  

In 2000, a longtime friend and neighbor along with his friend‘s wife introduced Suanne to Jim. They were married September 15, 2001 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Everest, KS, where they were both members. Jim worked for several years for the City of Horton after their marriage and ended his years in the workforce as a caretaker at the Horton Lake. He took pride in all the work he did, and he received many compliments.

Jim and Suanne enjoyed taking rides, spending time with family, and going to the casinos. He was a great companion and husband to Suanne, taking her to many doctors appointments these last four years. He always greeted family with hugs and was such a kind and generous man.

His funeral, along with Suanne’s services, were held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Everest, KS on March 1. Burial followed at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Health Well Grants, who provided all the grants for the chemotherapy medicine Suanne received these last four years, and may be sent in care of the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com.

Charles F. Coates

Charles F. Coates, of Rising Sun, Md., passed away on March 4, 2025 at Autumn Lake Health Care at Calvert Manor in Rising Sun, Md. He was 87.

Born in Oxford, he was the son of the late Clarence F. Coates and Mary Sherrer Coates Neff.

He was employed with McFadden’s Greenhouse in Oxford. 

Charles was a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles. He enjoyed antique car shows and gatherings with family and friends.

He is survived by his brother, Clarence R. Coates of Kirkwood and many nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Neff, Jr. and two sisters, Kathryn L. Eshelman and Florence Combs.

Funeral services were held on March 10 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chester County SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380 or the American Cancer Society,  https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/kidney-cancer.html.

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

Frederick R. Heller, Jr.

Frederick R. Heller, Jr., of West Grove. passed away on March 6, 2025 at the Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. He was 84.

He was the husband of Maureen Lennon Heller, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Frederick R. Heller, Sr. and the late Louise Hemrich Heller.

He was a pharmacist at the Kassel Pharmacy in Queens Village, NY. He retired in 2009 after 50 years of service.

He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Heller enjoyed playing computer games, reading, swimming and being with his family and friends. He loved his Lab puppies.

In addition to his wife, he is survived one son, Frederick R. Heller, III of Sayville, NY; one daughter, Debra Gagliano and her husband Robert of Landenberg, and four grandchildren.

He was predeceased by three sisters, Louise Seagren, Audrey Vanderbilt and Evelyn Vanderbilt.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove at 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove. His memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

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

Judi A. Gentry

Judi A. Gentry, of West Grove, passed away on March 8, 2025 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 61.

She was the wife of Terry R. Gentry, with whom she shared 12 years of marriage. Born in Chester, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Michael and Ida Kunstek. Judi graduated from Sun Valley High School.

Judi worked for many years at the Naughty Goose in North East, Md. and the Red Rose Inn in Jennersville. She owned her own diner at one point called the Trainer Grille in the Marcus Hook and Trainer, Pa. area. For many years she also worked at the Italian American Club in Kennett Square. She loved entertaining and feeding her friends and family, especially her two sons. She loved traveling to Tennessee with the family and camping at Duck Neck Campground in Chestertown, Md.

She will be remembered for being a wonderful and supportive mother and wife.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two sons, Christopher Vernon and his wife, Lauren and John Vernon and his wife, Taylor Cross; one daughter, Tara Stanley and her husband, Brandon; five grandchildren, Alexis, Alyssa, Brandon, Skyler and Chasity. 

She was predeceased by one sister, Betty and two brothers, Michael and James.

You are invited to visit with Judi’s family and friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13 at West Grove United Methodist Church, 300 N. Guernsey Road in West Grove.

Her life celebration funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. 

Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. 

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

To view her online obituary, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Patsy Sexton

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Patsy Sexton of Kennett Square who passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025 in Chester County Hospital while surrounded by her family.  She was 79 years old.

Born in Skygusty, West Virginia, Patsy carried the warmth and strength of her roots throughout her life.  She was the devoted wife of Joseph Sexton, with whom she shared 64 wonderful years of love, laughter and companionship.  Together, they build a family full of love and cherished memories.

Patsy was the proud and loving mother of Dawn Thomforde, Kim Sexton, Lisa Sexton and Joy Sexton.  Her kindness and wisdom will live on in the lives of her grandchildren, Joseph Miegel (Sunni), Julia MacCready (Alex) and Elizabeth Sexton (Jeremy Baise), as well as her precious great-grandchildren, Parker Miegel, Harper MacCready and Callum MacCready. 

Patsy found joy in life's simple pleasures. She was an avid reader with a love for mysteries and cherished every moment spent with family and friends.  A woman of deep community spirit, she was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ladies Auxiliary and a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church of Toughkenamon.

Her warmth, generosity and unwavering love will be deeply missed but never forgotten.  As we mourn her passing, we celebrate her beautiful life and the love she shared with everyone who knew her.

A viewing will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 with a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at the Longwood Funeral Home & Cremation of Matthew Genereux, 913 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square.  Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Patsy's memory may be made to the Toughkenamon Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 369, Toughkenamon, PA 19374.

May she rest in eternal peace, forever surrounded by love.