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Julia (Novesky) Matchett, age 85, of Peachtree Corners, GA, died Feb. 25, 2024 of Parkinson’s Disease complications. Julia was born Sept 28, 1938 in Bay Shore, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Hermina (Fabianek) Novovesky, a brother Ferdinand who died before she was born, an older brother Joseph, and her husband of 58 years, Marshall Wayne Matchett.

She is survived by their children, Glenn Matchett of Melbourne, FL; Sandra Waid (Scott) of Peachtree Corners, GA; Peter Matchett (Cecilia) of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Elizabeth Ascik (John), Christopher Waid (Susannah), Nicholas Waid, and Alexandra Matchett; and a great-granddaughter Lucy Waid.

Julia worked first as a telephone switch-board operator, then after secretarial college worked as a secretary at McGraw Hill and Airborne Instruments Laboratory, where she met Wayne. They moved from Greenlawn, NY, to Satellite Beach, FL, in 1971. They lived there for 50 years. She was a stay-at-home mom to her three kids and was always there for them.

A life-long learner, she took up various skills as an adult such as piano, Chinese cooking, knitting, basket-weaving, and oil painting. She even went to a Slovak language immersion course at a Slovak University in her 60s.

She volunteered for over 30 years at Birthright of Melbourne and Genesis House shelter homes, assisting women in crisis pregnancies. She also managed the Genesis House thrift store and organized the annual Christmas parties.

Always interested in her Czech-Slovak heritage she took multiple tours of her ethnic homeland. She organized an annual Czech-Slovak picnic at Wickham Park for several years.

She enjoyed being in nature with Wayne, and embraced the camping, birdwatching, and flower photography they did together. They enjoyed potluck gatherings and card games with their friends. She followed baseball and March Madness college basketball.

She loved visiting with her grandchildren, cooking, doing jigsaw puzzles, and making paper dolls with them. She always had a pot of chicken noodle soup ready for the kids.

In 2021 Wayne and Julia relocated to Peachtree Corners, GA, to be near their daughter as their health declined.

Jerry Plavin, a noted Bucks County entrepreneur and community leader formerly of Fairless Hills, Levittown, and Bristol, died Wednesday at Ann's Choice in Warminster, PA, after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 84 years old.

A veteran of the US Air Force, after graduating from Penn State in 1961, he worked for his father in Bristol, eventually opening his own store, Jerry Plavin's Appliances, in Levittown, PA. With its bright sign and helpful staff, the store was a landmark for decades in Bucks County. Thousands of area families and businesses depended on Plavin’s Appliances for their appliance and later furniture needs. Jerry took pride in his clever, award-winning advertising and marketing, as those who know his catchphrase “We Beat Any Deal!” or who took advantage of special sales events such as “Jerry Christmas” and a visit from Hank Aaron that packed the store can attest. 

A world traveler who was once personally invited by the President of Sony Corporation to visit their headquarters in Japan, Jerry would often say his favorite place was the condo he once owned in Ventnor, NJ, where he could watch the sunrise and grandchildren play.  He was a most beloved and caring husband and father. He ran his business as he lived his life, filled with the joy of being alive, the love of family and friends, and the sweetness and happiness he found everywhere. He was beautiful inside as well as out. We shall remember him with love and gratitude.

Jerry is survived by his wife Pearl (nee Carman), his brothers Jules (Peg) Plavin and Stan (Lisa) Plavin, his children Lori Salganicoff (Marcos), Jody Sciamanna (Eric Reeser), Ben Plavin (Pat Furlan) and Matt Plavin and his beloved grandchildren Sophia, Jillian, Joe, David, and Joseph. He was predeceased by his parents Leon and Freda Plavin, and his infant son David.

After a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Mrs. Jarial passed away on July 17, 2024. Mridula was born in Pindigheb, Punjab province in India, Daughter of late Mr. Bihari Lal Aneja and late Mrs. Satya Wati Aneja. She immigrated to Canada in 1967 to marry her late husband, Dr. Mohinder Singh Jarial, before eventually settling in Muncie, Indiana to raise her family.

Mrs. Jarial held positions at Ball State University prior to retirement including working at Bracken Library, and as a Career Services Resource Center Organizer to help students explore employment possibilities. She was also active in the exercise group Rock Steady Boxing for a brief time, which helps people fight back against Parkinson’s disease.

She is survived by her three sons Ravinder Jarial (Sangita) of Wellington, FL, Inder Jarial (Nancy) of Carmel, IN, Devinder Jarial of Fishers, IN; five grandchildren, sister Urmila Taneja (Sh Ram Saran), brother Sudhakar Aneja (Neelam), niece Abha Behdi, nephew Sandeep Taneja, niece Anisha Doering, niece Divya Rana, nephew Saurabh Aneja, with extended family in the United States and India.

Mrs. Jarial was preceded in death by her parents & her husband.

Cheng Pei-pei, a Chinese-born martial arts film actor who starred in Ang Lee's "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," has died, her family announced Friday. She was 78.

Cheng, who had been diagnosed with a rare illness with symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease, passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by her loved ones, her family wrote on Facebook. They said current medical treatment could not slow the progression of the disease, called neurodegenerative atypical parkinsonism syndrome, and that she had donated her brain for medical research.

"Our mom wanted to be remembered by how she was: the legendary Queen of Martial Arts ... a versatile, award-winning actress whose film and television career spanned over six decades, not only in Asia but internationally as well," they said.

Cheng loved being an actor and knew how fortunate she was to have the career she had, they said.

The entertainment publication Variety reported that she died in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Shanghai-born film star became a household name in Hong Kong, once dubbed the Hollywood of the Far East, for her performances in martial arts movies in the 1960s. One of her most famous films was "Come Drink with Me," directed by King Hu and released in 1966.

She played Jade Fox, who uses poisoned needles, in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," which also starred famed Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat and Oscar-winning Michelle Yeoh. The movie, released in 2000, grossed $128.1 million in North America and won four Oscars.

More recently, Cheng performed in Disney's "Mulan," released in 2020.

She is survived by her three daughters and a son.

Supreme Art Entertainment, the company she worked for, expressed deep sorrow over her death.

"Besides her relentless efforts in her career, Sister Pei-pei was also an approachable, kind, helpful, and patient mother. Sister Pei-pei, we will always miss you!" it said on Facebook.

Paul W. Schneider, 69, of Dakota Dunes, SD died Thursday, July 11, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Paul was born December 4, 1954, to Otto and Marian (Karlson) Schneider in Cherokee, IA. The family moved to Sioux City in 1965 where Paul graduated from North High School in 1973. He attended Iowa State University and Devry Institute of Technology. Paul married Kerry Wilen of Sioux City in 1988.

Instilled with an entrepreneurial spirit through his upbringing, Paul was involved in many business ventures in Siouxland including Weller Plastics, Airways Services, and Gerkin Windows and Doors. Paul and Kerry lived in Arizona for about 12 years where Paul had private aviation services companies and a door manufacturing company. They then moved to Dakota Dunes where they lived for the last 20 years. Paul retired from Gerkin in 2019.

In retirement Paul enjoyed spending time with his wife at his cabin at Ten Mile Lake, MN, where he had also spent many summers with his family while growing up. In winter they enjoyed warmth and family in Scottsdale, AZ.

Paul liked working with his hands, golf, and adventurous "boys' toys" like his hydroplane at Ten Mile Lake and learning to fly ultra-light aircraft. He could also bake up a mean batch of Swedish rye bread from scratch. Music was a passion for Paul, and he got great joy from finding songs and artists that he thought others would like and sharing them with scores of friends.

With a gift for being in tune with the things that are truly important in all aspects of life, Paul stayed true to himself and was never swayed by fad or convention. He was known for, and proud of his unwavering work ethic throughout his life.

Paul was humble, generous, kind, had a quiet strength and always delighted others with his unexpected humor. Strong love and loyalty for family and friends were his anchor.

Paul was a beloved husband, brother, son, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother Marian, and his father Otto.

Survivors include his wife Kerry of Dakota Dunes; brother Steve (Julie) Schneider of Dakota Dunes, brother-in-law Steve Wilen, sister-in-law Kris Brown, both of Dakota Dunes; nine nieces and nephews and nine grandnieces and grandnephews.