Gail Chester, born July 10, 1950, passed away on February 13, 2026 peacefully, surrounded by love. She lived her life with optimism, courage, and a deep appreciation for laughter, adventure, and meaningful relationships.
She is survived by her partner of 35 years, Donald Bernhardt; her children, Brian Rohn (Kim Rohn), Kim Walther (Josh Walther), Keri Nykorczuk (Nick Nykorczuk); and her nine beloved grandchildren, Kacie, Alyssa, and Brooke Rohn; Blake, Bryce, and Logan Walther; and Kylie, Tyler, and Brayden Nykorczuk.
She was known for her adventurous spirit, unwavering loyalty, and the joy she found in spending time with family and friends. Her greatest pride was being a grandmother, and she will be remembered for the love, laughter, and warmth she brought into every life she touched.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
1st Visitation: Thursday, February 19th, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Avenue, Brookhaven, PA 19015
2nd Visitation: Friday, February 20th, from 9:45-10:30 AM at Saint Norbert Catholic Church 6 Greenlawn Rd. Paoli, PA 19301
Eulogy: Friday at 10:45 AM at Saint Norbert Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass: Friday at 11:00 AM at Saint Norbert Catholic Church.
Burial: Private
A reception will be held following the Funeral Mass from 12:30 to 3:30 PM at Triple Crown, 593 E. Lancaster Ave., St. Davids, PA 19087, located within the Radnor Hotel.
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Shefali Macedo says
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 pmI am so sorry for the loss of such a dear friend and neighbor. She truly cherished her family, and it was always clear how much joy they brought to her life. I will deeply miss our lively political discussions, which were always spirited and thoughtful.
She was instrumental in starting our support group, and her humor and wonderful ability to help us laugh things off brought comfort and connection to so many of us. Her presence made a difference in my life and our community, and she will be greatly missed.
My heartfelt condolences to her family and all who loved her.