Dorothy B. Bove

Dorothy B. Bove, of Landenberg, passed away while surrounded by family at Chester County Hospital on March 11, 2025. She was 89.

She was the wife of the late Dante M. Bove, with whom she shared 55 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2012.

Born in 1935 near Havre de Grace, Md., Dorothy was the daughter of the late James Donald Badger and the late Edna Adele Sheets Badger.

Following high school graduation, Dorothy worked as an administrative assistant for both Hercules Chemical Company and for DuPont.

Dorothy was a longtime member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church.

Dorothy loved spending time with her family, including cooking Sunday meals at her home. She enjoyed spending time with her husband at their beach place in Lewes, Del. and playing canasta monthly with her high school friends. She was also talented in painting folk art pieces.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Ellen M. Swenson (Thomas) and Amy E. McMullen (Jerry), both of Landenberg; grandchildren, Melinda Coleman of Downingtown, Pa., Ryan Swenson (Jessica) of Smyrna, Del., Victoria McMullen of Landenberg and Allison Hambrick (Brian) of Youngstown, OH; as well as four great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Evan, Bradley, and Penelope. A sister, Betty S. Kessler, of Landenberg, also survives her. She was preceded in death by two children, Baby Boy Bove and Lori Ann Bove.

Services were held on March 18 at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church. Mass of Christian Burial and interment followed at St. Patrick Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to The ARC of Chester County at arcofchestercounty.org.

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

Nicholas Francisco Tequianes

Nicholas Francisco Tequianes, known to many as simply Nick “Teq”, was born on Aug. 15, 1998 and went home to heavenly peace and rest on March 12, 2025.  

Nick was a light to the people he came in contact with. His heart could not hold the magnitude of the love he felt for those around him.  He made friends everywhere he went.  He laughed with those who laughed, cried with those who cried, and mourned with those who mourned.  He turned friends into family in the various jobs he worked at and ultimately found his passion in tree work and became very knowledgeable and skilled at the craft.  It was his dream to someday continue to pursue a career in trees and nature.

Nick is survived by his father, Jose Juan Tequianes Gil, of North East, Md., his mother, Carrie Taylor Tequianes of Oxford, his grandparents, Merrit and Priscilla Herr-Neckar of Peach Bottom Pa., his aunts, Nichola Simmons (Brian) of Elkton Md., Deborah Holman (Richard) of West Jefferson, NC, and Francis Fierro of Oxford; his brothers and sisters, Juan Jose Tequianes Tlolin of Toluca, MX, Samuel Efrain Tequianes of Oxford, and Carmen Priscilla Tequianes of Oxford.

Also surviving are Thomas, Antonio and Victor Sanchez, Jaquelyn Montejo, Benjamin, Scott and Brittany Higgins, Quentin Barker, and Erin Wentzel.

Nick was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nicholas John Armstrong, Jr., his grandfather, Francisco Tequianes Sevilla, his grandmother Maria del Carmen Gil, and dear ones, Mario Tequianes, Daniel Tequianes, James Scott Higgins, Robert H. Porter, and Bill and Lois Porter.

A celebration of life service was held on March 21 at Encounter Church in Quarryville, Pa.

Interment will follow at the Oxford Cemetery.  

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

Kenneth Michael Lenhard

Kenneth Michael Lenhard passed away on March 14, 2025. He was surrounded by his family in his last hours. The battle was long and hard and he is now done the fight. He was nicknamed Superman by his nurses, and to his family he was the one true Superman to the very end.

Ken was an electrician—a hardworking man who wanted to go in get the job done. He loved camping and canoeing the Brandywine with his wife, family and friends. They would stop on the journey down the river and cook food and swim and just relax and completely enjoy the day.  He was always the cook on all camp trips and he was good at it. 

He was a good husband and friend, and he spent time with friends making great conversation and teasing. His motto was “no problems, only solutions” and “a little slow, a few problems, but no big deal.” He loved a good conversation about all things.

Ken is survived by his wife, Muriel May, his son, Jeffrey (Kayla) and grandchildren, Hayden, Gregory and Gabriel, his stepson, Barry Peirson, and his father Bill. Also surviving are his brothers, Bill and Chris (Sandy), his sister, Jennifer (Richard), and his nephews and nieces.

His is preceded in death by his mother, Arlene, and a stepson, Kristopher Peirson.

A husband like Ken is rare, one that is so generous and kind. He and his wife were best friends. He was a blessing to everyone who had him in their life. He was greatly loved and will be forever in the hearts of his family and friends.

Ken did not want formal church services. The family will have a gathering to say goodbye and pay respects at Foulk Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

The family would like to thank the Hospice workers and all the nurses who cared for Ken during the last five years.

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

George Michael McBride

George Michael McBride, known affectionately as Mike, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. on March 14, 2025. He was a 79-year-old resident of Hockessin, Del.

Mike graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, NJ. Always dressed in his signature baseball cap, Mike was known for his genuine kindness, warmth, humor, and quick wit. He enjoyed softball, darts, fishing, and boating. He was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, and he was an avid fan of The Eagles—both the band and the football team. He especially enjoyed spending time with family at the Delaware and Maryland beaches, which were places where some of his most peaceful moments and genuine smiles were captured.

Mike served as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard Reserves, and he worked for James Julian and Greggo & Ferrara Companies. For close to 20 years, Mike served as President of the United Steelworkers of America Local Union 15253, before fully retiring in 2020.

Born in West Chester, Mike is survived by his mother, Lillian McBride Robins; his partner of 37 years, Linda Ruggieri; his oldest son, Jason McBride and his wife, Ryan, and grandchildren, Wyeth, Channing, and Talbot; his youngest son, Dr. Nicholas McBride and husband, Dr. Bradley Johnson, and granddaughter, Claire Lillian. Mike was a devoted and loving partner, son, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Services were held on March 21 at Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Burial will be private.

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

Jacklen E. Powell

Jacklen E. Powell, a longtime resident of Unionville, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. She was 80.

Born in Elkton, Md. on September 28, 1944, she was the daughter of the late John J. Halko and Elizabeth O. Halko.

Jackie graduated from William Penn High School in New Castle, Del. and was in the proud class of 1962.

Jackie began her administrative career working for her father's window and door company in Wilmington, Del. Soon after, she met and married her late husband, Ronald L. Powell, and the couple made Wollaston Road their home. 

Jackie continued her administrative career assisting Ronnie with the family used car business, Ron Powell & Sons, Inc. of Kennett Square, and then E.M. Reynolds/Green Valley Farm of Toughkenamon, followed by her current position of executive trustee of the Marshall Reynolds Foundation.

Jackie assisted in numerous community volunteering endeavors, including Unionville Mother's Club, Unionville Recreation Association, Cub Scout Pack 22 and Boy Scout Troop 22, East Lynn Grange #1263, Chester County Hospital Auxiliary, Chester County Days, Unionville Community Fair, and various East Marlborough Township endeavors. 

In addition, Jackie devoted herself to being a long-standing poll worker for 360 W. East Marlborough—she worked there too many years to count.

Over the years, Jackie had many hobbies, interests, and talents. She enjoyed going to dances with her classmates in her teenage years, including various church-sponsored dances and she was even on “American Bandstand” in Philadelphia. She took classes to further her business skills, and she even had the fastest typing and stenography fingers in Chester County. She also learned ceramics and stained-glass window-making.

Over the years, Jackie was very involved in attending her children's and grandchildren's sporting events and important activities. At times, she even attended her friends' children's events. Jackie enjoyed reading, sewing, and tending to her gardens and flower beds. She liked spending time with family and friends at the beach, cooking for family gatherings, and going on lunch and dinner outings with friends.

Jacklen was preceded in death by her sister, Jeannette Wright.

Jacklen is survived by her brother, John J. Halko Jr. of Jasper, GA; her three children, Michelle Hart and her husband William Hart of Unionville, Ronald “Chip” Powell Jr. and his wife Lisa Powell of Waldorf, Md. and Shawn Powell and his wife Kimberly Powell of Hampstead, NC; six grandchildren, Alaric Powell of St. Louis, MO and his partner, Lisa O’Malley, Will Hart Jr. and his wife Jessica of Honey Brook, Lee Powell of Waldorf, Md., Madelynne Powell and fiancée Kyle Nutter of Hampstead, NC, Jonathan Powell of Waldorf, Md. and Mason Powell of Hampstead, NC. Also surviving are great-grandson, Matthew Hart of Honey Brook, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and John Reynolds, all of whom she cherished very much.

Jackie was a wonderful, strong, generous, and loving wife, mother, grand mom, mom mom, aunt, and a beautiful friend to all that crossed her path.

Her celebration of life took place on March 22 at Kuzo Funeral Home in Kennett Square. Interment will be private.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jacklen's name to the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance,1760 Unionville Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA, 19382 (www.brandywineredclay.org) or to an organization of your choice.

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

Anne Baker Ritchey

Anne Baker Ritchey died in West Chester on March 11, 2025. She was 76.

She is survived by Steven Ritchey, her husband of 54 years. Other survivors include her siblings, Mary Lou (Daniel) Jay of Timonium, Md., William of Kennett Square, Timothy (Eileen) Baker of Rehoboth Beach, Del., and sister-in-law Teri DeGross of Wilsonville, OR.  Also surviving are 11 nieces and nephews, Rebecca Robley, Katharine and Emily Jay, Shannon Lopez, Max Baker, Michael Baker, Molly Greco, Douglas and Robert DeGross, and great nieces Avery and Madeline DeGross.

She was predeceased by her brother, Michael (Laurie). 

Although she was named Marguerite Anne after her mother, Anne always went by her middle name—“Anne with an E” —just like the heroine in her beloved “Anne of Green Gables” books. She sometimes used “Wythany” as an online name.

As a child, Anne lived in Cleveland, OH, and in Stratford, CT, before the family moved to Newark, Del. when she was in 7th grade. She went to high school at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington, and then studied at the College of New Rochelle for a year before transferring to the University of Delaware. She graduated with a degree in English and spent her career as a writer and editor. Her first job was with UD’s publications office.

Anne met Steve while taking an investment class in 1969. They were married in 1970, forming a loving, lifelong partnership that withstood many challenges.

Since Anne was a cat lover, they also enjoyed the company of cats for many of those years.

From 1970 to 1972, Anne and Steve lived in Clark, NJ, where Anne worked for Middlesex Community College. From 1972 to 1974, when they lived in Wilmington, she was director of communications for the University of Delaware’s College of Marine Studies. It was during her years at Marine Studies that Anne developed a special love and appreciation for the Delaware seashore.

From 1974 to 1983, Anne and Steve lived in Charleston, WV, which Anne loved. She worked for the Bell System of West Virginia and became an active volunteer with United Way. After moving to West Chester, Anne continued to work for the Bell System in Pennsylvania before leaving to establish her own firm, Ritchey Communications, in 1986. She retired in 1999.

Anne was involved and influential in the lives of her nieces and nephews. Even though she didn't have children of her own, she was always the “cool aunt” who took time and effort to make memorable life experiences for them: weeks at her house while attending summer day camps, travel to interesting locations, and trips to New York City to see the sights and enjoy a Broadway play. Anne and Steve also helped educate them in the basics of financial literacy and investing.

Anne had an artistic flair which was evident in the décor in her home and beach house. She enjoyed a variety of crafts, becoming proficient at calligraphy and quilling. She had a special love for glass bead-making, an interest she pursued for decades by taking classes at venues like Snow Farm in New England. She liked attending musical theater, both on Broadway and at local theaters.

She liked to travel – a month-long trip to Paris was an especially favorite memory – and especially enjoyed the educational and travel trips sponsored by what is now Road Scholar. She had fun playing slots at Delaware Park and other area casinos, and during her trips to Atlantic City.

As an information junkie, Anne welcomed the advent of the internet and became a moderator for the America community for Prodigy, one of the first online services. She was an excellent online researcher, finding information and resources for anyone who needed her help. Anne was an avid reader and especially liked mysteries.

Steve and Anne’s beach house in Dewey Beach was the site of many happy gatherings with family and friends, including a wonderful belated celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary in 2022. 

As an oldest child, Anne was strong, independent and caring. She was always ready to help out whenever and wherever needed. She will be remembered and missed for her generosity and for the love she constantly shared with her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anne’s memory can be made to Longwood Gardens (https://longwoodgardens.org/support/honor-and-memorial-gifts), which she and Steve enjoyed visiting many times each year.

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