All in Death Notice

Betty Ann (Coleman-Lee) Wilson, a fourth-generation Swarthmorean and resident of the Historically Black Neighborhood of Swarthmore, transitioned peacefully, exquisitely, and radiantly, at home, surrounded by her loved ones, just after sunset on Monday, September 14.

Edmund Jones, longtime Swarthmorean and consummate public citizen, died on Saturday, September 14, at the age of 101. 

A native of Chester, Mr. Jones moved to Swarthmore in eighth grade, and lived here since, except during his time at law school at Penn, in the Army during and after World War II, and as a part-time resident of Harrisburg while serving as a state representative. He had been an active Rotarian since 1946, a founder of the Centennial Foundation, a member of the Swarthmore Friends Meeting, mayor of Swarthmore, a member of Delaware County Council, and a SEPTA board member, among many leadership roles.

A trusts and estates attorney, he practiced law with his father’s firm and his own firm for nearly 75 years. In a 2018 interview with The Swarthmorean, he mused that he was “pretty near retirement.”

An obituary for Mr. Jones, including plans for a memorial service, will appear in next week’s Swarthmorean.

Virginia Butts Cryer, formerly of Wallingford, died September 3, 2019. She was 92. Beloved wife of the late Richard Cryer, Virginia is survived by her daughters Alison Zacharkiw (Peter) and Nancy Mather (Christopher); son Lawrence (Randie); five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Louis A. Green, a resident of Claymont, Del., passed away on August 6, 2019. A 1990 graduate of Strath Haven High School, Louis is survived by his parents, Larry and Ann Green; his brother and sister-in-law, Jonathan and Elaine Rapkin; and former wife, Nichole Green.

William Joseph Hickey, a health professional and former 44-year resident of Swarthmore, died on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Riddle Village in Media, where he had resided for the last two years. A private family service was held at the Cavanaugh Funeral Home in Media the following day. Mr. Hickey was 83.