Marlene A. Ousey, 82 of Aston, passed away June 5, 2018 at home. She earned an associate’s degree at Delaware County Community College. She worked as an Executive Secretary for over 30 years in New Castle County serving at the Courthouse and in the Parks and Recreation Department during her tenure. She was an avid bowler bowling on a team with her husband and son. She enjoyed having her hair done by her stylist Sally. Marlene was a constant companion to her daughter.
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Marlene was predeceased by her mother Dorothy Shuster and her husband Thomas Ousey. She is survived by her sons Thomas Ousey of Downingtown, Robert Ousey of Aston, her daughter Anne Fisher of Aston and her siblings Charles Shuster of Wilmington and Ginger Egnor of Dagsboro, DE. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service on Monday June 11 at 11:00 AM at Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Route 320) Wallingford. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow at Immaculate Heart Cemetery, Linwood. 

​Laurel A. Benn Otte, 78, of Swarthmore passed away on Saturday, June 2nd at Crozer Keystone Hospice in Ridley Park.  She was born in Dearborn Michigan to the late Clarence and Phyllis Benn.  Laurel was a graduate of Dearborn High School and then later went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan.  She worked as a librarian at the University of Michigan, as well as at Swarthmore Elementary School and the Marple Public Library.  She loved to sing, and was a member of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society.  She also loved to travel, and was especially fond of spending time in London where she enjoyed going to the theatre.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Otte; daughters, Jennifer Vanim, and Jessica Otte (Amy Boyle); sister, Linda Benn Fox.  Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 9th at 3:30 pm at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Rte 320) Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to call from 2:30-3:30 at the funeral home.  Burial will be private.

​Grace Jeanette  Febbo, age 86, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018.  She was a loving and generous daughter, sister, and aunt.  She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Dionino Febbo, and brother-in-law, Michael Molla.  She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Molla; nieces, Angela Molla Marvel, Kathy Molla, and Frances Molla Gill, and their families.  Grace worked for many years at Aldan Rug Mill and Foamex where she made lifelong friends.  She was renowned for her taste in clothes and shoes.  We thank the staff at Sunrise Assisted Living in Middletown, especially Tracey for her loving care.  Services were private.  A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

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Samuel W. Parker, Sr., 88, of Media passed away on Monday, May 7th at the VA Medical Center in Coatesville.  He was born in West Virginia to the late J. Warren and Lillian Massey Parker. Sam was raised and educated in Chester, where he was a graduate of Chester High School with the class of 1948.  Sam was a veteran of the US Army with whom he served during the Korean Conflict.  He played semi-pro football locally for the Marcus Hook AC and Lloyd AC.  He worked as a welder for the Sun Oil Company for 38 years until his retirement in 1989.  He enjoyed reading, and most of all, playing golf.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, Marian Oliver, Harry Parker and John Parker.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marion Davis Parker; Sons, Samuel Parker, Jr. (Rosemary), Richard Parker (Deborah), Clifford Parker (Lili), and Wayne Parker; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held on Friday May 11 at 11am at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to his viewing from 9:30am-11am.  Burial will be private.  In Lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, Voluntary Services, 1400 Black Horse Hill Rd., Coatesville, PA 19320