Frances Elaine Gale Deaver

Frances Elaine Gale Deaver, 78, of West Chester, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013, at her home.
She was born on March 7, 1934, and lived all her life in West Chester.
She was the beloved wife of the late Amon Elton "Bud" Deaver and daughter of William Ely Gale and Frances Brown Gale.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, "Elaine" was also a devoted friend to many and a dedicated Chester County community member who often volunteered her time.
Elaine was also an active member of the New Century Club and The United Methodist Church of West Chester.
She previously worked at DuPont, and most recently with her family business, A.E Deaver and Son Plumbing and Heating.
She loved to read, bake, travel, attend movies at the theater and especially spend time with her family and beloved grandchildren.
Elaine touched so many with her kind and adventurous spirit and will be deeply missed.
Elaine is survived by her son Gary Deaver and his wife Martha Deaver and their son Mark; and daughter Debbie Deaver and her husband John Fischetti and children Connor and Katherine. She was predeceased by her son Gregg Deaver. She is also survived by her brother William Gale and sister Carol Phiel, both of West Chester.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Tuesday March 5, at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home Inc., 410 N. Church St., West Chester, 610-696-1181, www.dellafh.com.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 4, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery, West Chester.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the West Chester Public Library, 415 N. Church St., West Chester, PA 19380, www.wcpubliclibrary.org.