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  • Brian Costella memorial event set

    Brian Costella memorial event set

    York Chess Club will hold a charity chess tournament in honor of Brian Costella, our late founder, on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the New Oxford Social and Athletic Club Pavilion in New Oxford, PA.

  • Funeral services for Brian Costella

    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.

  • A note about our founder

    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…