Sandra L. Stuart

Sandra L. Stuart, a resident of Oxford, passed away on March 8, 2025 while at home. She was 80.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Raisen Embick.

She was employed as a resident manager for Devereux Advanced Behavior Health in Villanova, Pa. 

She loved her Lord and Savior, family and friends. She enjoyed entertaining, cooking and gardening. 

She was survived by two children, Trent Stuart of Colorado (Jen) and Marilyn Wardle of Tarpan Springs, Fla., three grandchildren, Janelle Weesner (Justin), Joseph Gumpper (Kirsten) and Grace Wardle, and five great-grandchildren, Laila, Damien, Elijah, Wyatt and Raegan.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Billy and two sisters, Annie and Carol.

Services will be private.

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

Nancy Ellen Shivery Cooper

Nancy Ellen Shivery Cooper, 89, of Oxford, died on March 19, 2025, just 13 days shy of her 90th birthday, following a long and steady decline from dementia.

She was born in West Grove to parents Pauline and Jack Shivery, and Nancy moved to Oxford where she lived the rest of her life surrounded by the beautiful farm country of Southern Chester County—a place she deeply loved and proudly called home.

Nancy aspired to be a librarian, beginning her career in 1953 as a clerk typist at the U.S. Navy Hospital in Bainbridge, Md., and later serving at the Department of the Army’s Crew’s Library at Aberdeen Proving Ground. She also worked on and off for many years as a secretary for Oxford Plumbing & Heating.

In February 1954, Nancy married Harlan Cooper of Oxford. They spent 62 years together and raised four children. Throughout her life, Nancy was the heart and foundation of her family—a steady, loving and deeply devoted force that shaped several generations.

Nancy was a lifelong and dedicated member of Oxford United Methodist Church where she joyfully served in many roles: church secretary, choir member for nearly sixty years, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher, and an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. She helped organize church luncheons, participated in the beloved Easter egg fundraiser, and tended faithfully to the church library for many years—a quiet and meaningful contribution that reflected her deep love of learning and service. She was also part of the church’s prayer chain, always wanting to lift up others in times of need.

Nancy was known for her creativity and adept handiwork. She was an exceptional seamstress and needleworker, making many of her own and her children’s clothes, as well as drapes, furniture coverings and decorative linens that brought warmth and character to her home and the community. She was a prolific canner, particularly of tomatoes, and an avid reader, always curious and always learning. Later in life, she took pride in mastering the iPad—her “Google Machine”—and spent hours researching topics on Wikipedia and keeping in touch with family, her “chicks,” on their shared text stream.

Nancy was known for her beloved potato salad, often found on the table at church picnics and family gatherings. (The secret ingredient? Miracle Whip—but shhhh, don’t tell.) She adored desserts—especially anything lemon-flavored—and had a soft spot for Dum-Dums lollipops. She loved flowers, especially yellow roses, daffodils and purple irises, and took joy in watching bluebirds, martins, hummingbirds and finches flutter outside her windows.

To her children, she was “Mom.” To her grandsons, she was their cherished “Nana.” And to extended family and friends, she was warmly known as “Aunt Nancy.” 

Nearly everyone who met Nancy said the same thing: “She was the kindest, nicest person I’ve ever met.” Her gentleness was a quiet strength, offered through a lifetime of care, humility and grace.

Nancy is survived by her sister, Sandra Souder, Oxford, and her four children, Linda Cooper of Newark, Del., Jon Cooper and his husband Ron Bacon of San Francisco, Calif., Glenn Cooper and his wife Tracy Cooper of Elkton, Md., and Ellen Cooper of Durham, NC. She is also survived by three grandsons, Chadwick Boyd of New York, NY, Bryce Cooper of Pittsburgh and Cole Cooper of Port Deposit, Md.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Oxford United Methodist Church at 18 Addison Street in Oxford. A luncheon will follow at noon in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

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

John Scott Pierce

John Scott “Jack” Pierce, a 61-year-old San Francisco native, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. 

Jack was a devoted husband to Viola Corinne Singh Pierce, and they had been married for 32 wonderful years. He was born in Newtown Square, Pa., to the late Clifford and Sarah Ann Hover Pierce.

Jack was a huge sports fan, especially of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He had season tickets and spent countless days and nights enjoying the games, munching on hot dogs and sipping beer. He also loved playing golf, going for runs, and relaxing on the beach. Jack was loved by all the friends he made in San Francisco, and he’ll leave a huge hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Jack will be remembered by his loving wife, Viola, his brother, Coop Pierce, and his sister, Joannie Pierce.

A funeral service to celebrate Jack’s life was held on April 4 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.

Interment will take place in Oxford Cemetery.

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

Wanda Sue Price

Wanda Sue Price, of New London, passed away on April 1, 2025 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. while surrounded by her family. She was 77.

She was the wife of Jerry R. Price, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. 

Born in North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Blaine and Ruby Sheets Davis.

Wanda owned and operated Suzy’s Zoo Home Day Care in New London until retiring in 2001.

She was a member of the Avon Grove Nazarene Church and led Caravan, a children’s youth group and would babysit at the church. She later became a member of the West Grove Methodist Church.

Children were her passion and she enjoyed visiting her cabin, camp fires, crocheting, flowers and spending as much time as possible with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband; two sons, Rickey Jr. and Thomas (Tammy); three grandchildren, Melissa, James and Amanda Price; four great grandchildren, Brooklynne, Shane, Jr., Addilynne and Kailynn, and three sisters, Mildred Hartman, Juanita (Nick) Leioattes and Shirley Armstrong.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Arick Thomas Price. 

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford, where friends and family may visit from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 

P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023. 

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

James Clifton Edgar

James Clifton Edgar, or “Clee” as he was affectionately known, passed away at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore following a brief but courageous battle with melanoma on March 27, 2025. He was 80.

He was the husband of the late Suzanne Barber Edgar, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Clee will be deeply missed and always remembered by daughter, Kde Edgar Mayes, her husband Steve, and beloved grandson, Cooper Mayes. In addition, he is survived by a brother-in-law, George Barber (Cindy) a niece, Abby Barber, a brother-in-law, Donn Barber, Jr., and a sister-in-law, Heather Barber (Jean).

Clee was a student in the first class at Upland Country Day School beginning in 1948 and he attended Upland through elementary school. He graduated from St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At UNC, Clee was a history major and played on the first varsity men’s lacrosse team.

After graduation, Clee returned to Upland as the first alumnus to return to campus as a teacher and coach and continued his affiliation with Upland over the next six decades. In 1968, he founded the boys’ lacrosse program, the first such program in the entire Brandywine Valley. Along with the school’s headmaster, Dr. Cleveland, he coached the first scholastic ice hockey teams in the area in the 1960s, and in 1996, became the first coach of the Girls’ Ice Hockey program at Upland. He also coached many Upland alumni for several years with the UHA program.

From 1984 to 1996, Clee served as the Middle School Head at the Tatnall School in Wilmington, Del. While at Tatnall, Clee coached four Delaware State Championship lacrosse teams and was named to the Delaware Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2000. The Delaware State Championship Trophy is named the Clee Edgar Cup in honor of Clee’s contribution to the growth of lacrosse in the state of Delaware. Clee was also among the inaugural inductees to the Tatnall Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.

Clee returned to Upland Country Day School in 1996 as Head of the Upper School. He also taught history and Latin and coached girls’ ice hockey at his alma mater until his retirement. Throughout Clee’s teaching and coaching career, students and athletes across five decades acknowledge the impact that “Mr. Edgar” had on them as students, athletes, and in their future endeavors. Former students and athletes continue to refer to him as the most significant influence in their formative years.

When Clee was not teaching or coaching, he loved the game of golf and played often at Kennett Country Club. He also enjoyed working in the gardens that he and Suzanne had created. However, his favorite activity was spending time with his daughter, Kde, son-in-law, Steve, and grandson Cooper. Clee loved watching Cooper play two of his own favorite sports, golf and ice hockey, in Ohio.

You are invited to visit with Clee’s family and friends from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 5 at the Episcopal Church of the Advent at 401 N. Union St. in Kennett Square. Clee’s life celebration memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, Kde Edgar Mayes requests that contributions be made to the J. Clifton "Clee" Edgar '56 Scholarship Fund at Upland Country Day School at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/39408/donations/new (drop down menu, donors can designate their gift to specific funds and the Clee Edgar Scholarship Fund is among the funds listed) or the Johns Hopkins Cancer Research Fund https://secure.jhu.edu/form/Kimmel (select cancer research).

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

To view Clee’s online tribute, and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Kathy R. Pratt

Kathy Reynolds Pratt, 78, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 after a long, hard-fought battle with kidney failure. She was a true warrior who never gave up hope and lived her life to the fullest despite her recent health problems. She called herself the “Lucky Duck” as she came back from the brink so many times that she would make cats wish they had more than nine lives.

Born in West Chester on October 15, 1946, she was raised in Washington D.C., Richmond, VA, and Malvern. Kathy graduated from Great Valley High School in 1964. In high school, she was a cheerleader and was crowned Sports Regalia Queen. She attended West Chester State College. 

In 1977, she met Richard Pratt, the love of her life. They married in 1979 in the Outer Banks, one of her favorite vacation spots. In 1984 and 1985, Kathy was instrumental in starting the Garden Center and Gift Shop at R-P Nurseries in Kennett Square, where she and Richard built a thriving local business that remains a staple in the community. Her strong work ethic and love of plants helped the business grow continually, as she was fully involved until her recent health issues made it difficult to continue. Her legacy at the Garden Center will last, as everywhere you look, there is a part of Kathy that will remain there.

Wherever Kathy was, a cat wasn’t far behind. She took in as many strays as would show up at the nursery. She made sure they were well taken care of, fed, and spayed or neutered. From a young age, she loved singing, playing guitar and generally hamming it up for others. Her sense of humor and positive outlook were a huge part of her personality that made her so loved. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with Richard at their getaway home on the Chesapeake, where they would sit by the bay, read, and enjoy each other’s company among the beautiful surroundings. She was the best wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother her family could have hoped for. She was loved by everyone who met her and will be missed by all that knew her.

Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Jayne Reynolds, her father, William H. Reynolds, and her brother, William H. Reynolds, Jr. 

She is survived by Richard Pratt, her loving husband and constant companion of 48 years, her sister, Janice Evans (Bill), her son, Greg DiStefano (Christy), her granddaughters, Ashley and Kayla DiStefano, and four great-grandchildren.

The interment service will be private for the family. A Celebration of Life service took place on April 6 at R-P Nurseries.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Planned Parenthood at www.plannedparenthood.org or to PBS at www.WHYY.org. 

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

To view Kathy's online obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Ted Andrews

Ted Andrews, a beloved father, spouse, father-in-law, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on March 22, 2025. He was 93.

He entered this world on May 6, 1931 in Wilmington, Del. He was born to Mary Andrews. He is survived by his wife, Doris Andrews, a son, Ted Andrews Jr. (Debby), a daughter, Sheryl Bostwick (Darryl Meade), and a daughter, Beverly Maxwell.

Ted's family was his most valued legacy. Ted was blessed to spend 75 years with the love of his life, Doris Andrews. Raised by a single mother without any siblings, Ted always wanted a family. Together, they had three children, 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Ted worked for Wawa for 42 years from 1955 to 1997. He started out on the milk truck and retired as head of quality control. He was raised in Springfield, Pa. While attending Springfield High School, Ted received four varsity letters—in football, basketball, track and baseball.

Ted and Doris later moved to Aston, Pa., where they raised their family. They moved to Jenner's Pond Retirement Community in 2006. 

Ted and his wife Doris were founding members of Aston Athletic Association. He coached for Aston Valley Baseball league. He coached football, basketball and baseball teams. He was the President of the Sun Valley High School Band Association. Ted chaperoned many years for Sun Valley High School Band. He was a Eucharistic minister at Saint Joseph's Church in Aston.

After moving to Jenner’s Pond, Ted did a lot of volunteering and helped out on various committees to assist residents in need.

In lieu of flowers, any donations should be made to Brandywine River Valley Hospice lhcgroup.com/foundation or checks can be mailed to 1011 W. Baltimore Pike, Suite #208, West Grove, PA 19390. 

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

To view Ted's online obituary and offer condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com.

Charles L. Daddezio

Charles L. Daddezio, 42, of Philadelphia, affectionately known as “Chucky” or “Cee,” passed away on April 3, 2025. 

Born in Wilmington, Del. in 1983, Chucky was the son of Charles James Daddezio and Linda Sheets Daddezio. 

After graduating from Kennett High School, Chucky attended vocational school for small engine repair. 

Chucky had an adventurous spirit. He loved to ride four-wheelers, motorcycles and he was an avid skateboarder.  He enjoyed going to music festivals and had a vast love of animals.  

He was the best kind of person to be around. Chucky could light up any room and was the life of every party. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. 

In addition to his parents, Charles and Linda, Chucky is survived by his sister, Lori Daddezio, his twin nieces, Riley and Madison, as well as his longtime friend, Jenna Horsch. 

Services will be private. 

To honor Chucky’s love of animals, donations in his name may be made to the Brandywine Valley SPCA at 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. 

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

To view Chucky’s online tribute and share a message with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com.