Author: erictrimmer
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Funeral services for Brian Costella
York Chess Club’s founder, Brian Costella, 58, of York, died Saturday morning, Oct. 26, at his home in York. There will be a viewing and memorial service Thursday, Oct. 31, at Beck Funeral Home, 3670 E. Market St. York, PA. Viewing will start at noon. Service will follow at 1 p.m.
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York Emporium meetings switch to Wednesdays
Starting this week, York Chess Club will meet Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at The York Emporium, 343 W. Market St., York, PA. The group had previously been meeting at the downtown used book and collectibles shop on Friday nights. The move to Wednesday will help the owners close up earlier on Friday nights…
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A note about our founder
Brian Costella, founder of York Chess Club, has pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Due to his illness, he is unable to work or attend chess club functions. Brian is an Army veteran and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He has helped build a large and growing chess community in the middle of Pennsylvania…