The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the February 4, 2012
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Joseph D. Cloud, 105, of Kennett Square, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012, at Linden Hall, Kennett Square.
His first wife, Lenore Carnahan passed away in 1961 and his second wife Lillian Mason Cloud, passed away in 1999.
Born in Hamorton, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Kathryn Deglar Cloud.
He was a 1925 graduate of Kennett High School and was President of his class.
Mr. Cloud was the owner of Cloud Appliances in Kennett Square for over 30 years, before his retirement in 1981.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America.
He was a past president of the Kennett Merchants Association, and served as an Air Raid Warden during World War II.
He especially enjoyed going to his summer home on the Elk River, and boating.
He is survived by one daughter, Louise Wallner and her husband Charles, of Kennett Square; one step-daughter, Doris Trimble of West Grove; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Cloud was predeceased by one son, John J. Cloud and his wife Molly.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Longwood Cemetery, Route 1, Kennett Square.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Friends Home, 147 West State street, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com.
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.