​Adam Edward Figurelle, 26, of Wallingford, PA passed away on August 18, 2021. Born in Chester, PA to Ginger Figurelle (Cronk) and the late Neil Edward Figurelle. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving sister, Julie, his grandmother, Dorothy Figurelle, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Adam was a graduate of Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, PA. Over the years, he worked as a bartender and most recently was the floor manager at the Philadelphia location of Barcade.

Adam was also a member of several bands during his lifetime as he was passionate about music. Most recently, he was the drummer in the band, Wallace. Adam was an extremely talented songwriter and musical artist, and his drumming talent was admired by many. He especially enjoyed performing live shows in Pennsylvania, including shows in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Lancaster.

Adam loved animals; he also enjoyed cooking, living in the city, and spending time with his friends. Adam will be remembered as a kind and compassionate son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. His smile lit up the room, and he will be dearly missed.
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Relatives and friends are invited to call on the family on Friday August 20 from 6 to 8 pm at Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Route 320) Wallingford. Burial will be private.
 
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to honor Adam:  https://gofund.me/a2c0429e

Christine C. Shiiba, 55, of Swarthmore passed away on Wednesday August 18 at her home.  She was born in Philadelphia to Albert and Regina Ciesielka.  Christine was a graduate of Morristown High School and then went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.  Later in life she also earned a Master’s degree in Theology from St. Charles Seminary.  After college, Christine moved to Japan to work in the JET English language program.  She also worked in Japan as an electrical engineer for Texas Instruments.  She had two children with her husband, Atsushi, while in Japan and then three more when they moved to the United States.  Christine prided herself in caring for her family and home-schooling each of her children for periods of time throughout their lives. 

She also worked in pastoral care ministries and was active with youth groups in several churches including St. John Chrysostom, St. Katharine Drexel, and Our Lady of Lourdes.  Christine was involved with her children’s activities, especially as a soccer mom.  She also enjoyed her time as a ballet dancer and taking walks around Swarthmore with her husband.

She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Ciesielka.  She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Atsushi Shiiba; children, John, Thomas (Stacey), Mark, Maria, and Joseph; mother, Regina Hoffman; sister, Denise Valentine (Alastair); brother, Albert Ciesielka (Ellie).
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Friends and family are invited to her viewing on Sunday, August 22nd from 2-5 pm at the family’s home 16 S. Princeton Ave. Swarthmore, PA.  Her Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, Pa 19086.  Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery.

​Charles William Haddock of Trinidad, CA & Leesburg, NJ passed away Monday August 9, 2021 at the age of 87.  Charles was the son of Charles and Anna Gallagher Haddock of Chester, PA. Charles attended St. Robert’s Elementary School and St. James High School. Upon graduating at age 17, and receiving a waiver to join the US  Navy, he served during the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge, Charles enrolled in Temple University, Philadelphia, PA as a Communications major, studying radio and television. After a tour of Temple University's Fine Arts Campus at Tyler School of Fine Arts, Charles' mission and expression in life were discovered.
 
Charles was Elementary Education Supervisor of Fine Arts before devoting 27 years of Fine Arts instruction to his students at Vineland HS, Vineland, NJ. In the summers when not in the classroom teaching, Charles had a portrait business along the Boardwalk in Wildwood, NJ and Ocean City, MD. He went on to establish in the 1960s VOFAI, the Voice of Fine Arts Instruction, one of the first 'one-on-one' personal Fine Arts series for the individual, via visual and audio aides. In early 1973, Charles held his first one-man exhibition, which exhibited for one full year at the Royal Inn, DisneyWorld, Florida. In 1974, Charles presented a 6 foot circular-framed painting entitled "Creation " to the Rosicrucian Order, San Jose, CA for its world-wide convention and celebration. Charles continued with three major New York exhibitions at the Nicholas Roerich Museum, 1975, 1978, and 1980.
 
In the 1980s, Charles created the video instruction series titled 'Sketching Nature' and marketed by Master Vision of NY. In the late 1980's, Charles and wife Donna established the Inner Center Fine Arts Institute, inc- a not-for-profit School of Fine Arts for individuals who wished to study the deeper, more philosophical and spiritual motivations and sources for creativity in the Fine Arts. Charles' last major work was to honor Project Hope's 50th Anniversary through the creation of a 16 foot by 8 foot triptych painting depicting the past, present, and future of HOPE.
 
Charles published three books, now on Amazon, devoted to the study of Fine Arts, Consciousness, and the Quantum Theory. The titles are: Art in the Light; Nature and Your Quantum Observer; and Art-Nature 33.
 
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his granddaughter Jennifer Haddock and his sister Anne Carr.
 
Charles is survived by Donna Dean Heldman Haddock, companion and wife of 45 years; his children and step children and their families: Barbara Haddock Taylor, husband Tony and granddaughter Darby; Anthony Paul Haddock and wife Donna; David Charles Haddock and wife Karen; Joseph Scott Haddock and wife Ginny Eash Haddock; stepsons John Brodzik, wife Lynne DeWitt Brodzik, step granddaughters Kelsey Brodzik Nielsen (and her sons Mads Howard and Waylon John Nielsen, ) and Courtney Dean Brodzik; stepson Michael C. Brodzik and wife Karin, step granddaughter Ciera Karen and step grandson Seth Michael;  his sister Mary Corsaro and her husband Pat; and brother-in-law Jack Carr.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to his Celebration of Life on Saturday Sept. 11 at 11 AM in Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Route 320) Wallingford, PA 19086. Friends may call after 10 AM.
 
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your favorite charity or to the Inner Center Fine Arts Institue. Inc. , P.O. Box 105 , Leesburg, NJ 08327.

​Angela D. Sanbe, 86, of Aston passed away on Wednesday, July 7th at Crozer Chester Medical Center.  Angela was born and raised in Chester to the late Vincent and Virginia Zabicki Sanbe.  She attended St. Anthony grade school and later went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School.  She was the manager of Sanbe’s Steaks & Hoagies, Franklin Bar and PA Lottery Store until her retirement.  Angela was a supporter of both St. Jude’s Hospital for Children and the Delaware County SPCA.  She enjoyed playing the guitar and loved her dog Higgsie.  She was a loving and devoted Aunt and was cherished by her nieces and nephew.
She is survived by her brother, Carl V. Sanbe; nieces, Natalie Fausel (David), Valerie Griffin (Tom) and their children, Alaina, Dylan, and Jacob; Carla Sanbe and her children, Damian, Stephen, and Alexis; nephew, Norman Sanbe (Kathy) and their children, Joey, Norman, and Jordyn.
Her services and burial will be held privately. 

​Dorothy Elizabeth Truax passed away peacefully on June 27th, 2021.  Dorothy was born and raised in Chester, PA the only daughter of 7 children of Edward and Martha Shelton.  She was the last survivor of her siblings.  Dorothy met and married her late husband, Thomas Morgan Truax in Chester, PA. 
She enjoyed spending time with her family and vacationing in Wildwood, NJ.  Her favorite place to go in Wildwood was Sam’s Pizza.  Dorothy loved to bake Christmas cookies and she loved cooking holiday dinners for her family.  She also enjoyed crocheting blankets.  Dorothy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.  She will be missed early by her family.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Morgan Truax; grandchildren, Thomas and Joseph Truax.
She is survived by her children, Shirley, Lois and Thomas (Helena); grandchildren, Lily, Niemah, Michael, and Sarah; great-grandchildren, Zana, Chase, and Mason.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday, July 2nd at 12pm at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Rte. 320) Wallingford, PA 19086.  Friends and family are invited to her viewing from 11-12 at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Chester Rural Cemetery.