Current Obituaries

Elmer Treadwell, age 82, passed away on January 11, 2022. Born May 5, 1939 in Myers Camp (S. Coatesville, PA), he was the seventh child to the late Sarah (Washington) and Eddie Treadwell. Elmer was a life-long resident of Coatesville attending Hustonville and Hephzibah (East Fallowfield) Elementary schools and graduating with honors from S. Horace Scott High School (CASH) in 1957. While a student at Scott he lettered in Track & Field and Cross Country. He continued his education at...

As-salaamu alaikum Brothers and Sisters, We are extremely saddened to inform you that Dr. Harris Tahir, husband of sister Rashida, passed away suddenly in the early hours of today, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his residence. Dr. Harris was 52 years old. He leaves behind his wife (sister Rashida) and three daughters.  May Allah(swt) forgive his shortcomings and accept all his good deeds and grant him Jannatul Firdous.  May Allah(swt) give sabr to his wife and children...

Dennis M. Westbrook, 70, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in his home after a several-year battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Marion Teresa Mason (Hasenflue-Westbrook), his father, Donald Leroy Westbrook, his brothers Donald Francis Westbrook, George Edward Westbrook.    He is survived by his son, Christopher M. Christian and wife Carrie Christian, his grandchildren: Lilly Christian, Logan Hugh, and Alexis Hugh of Villa...

Harold Franklin Ford, Jr., 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on January 11, 2022.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harold and Gertrude (London) Ford.   Harold attended the Coatesville area public schools and was a 1968 graduate of CASH. He was a talented athlete who excelled in track and basketball. He was energetic and was a great shooter. He received a full scholarship to Millersville University where he was a starter on the basketball team.  Harold...

Our dad and husband, Melvin Warren Purcell Sr, 72, born and raised in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was educated in the Coatesville Area School District where he ran Track and Field. After high school, he went into the Marine Corps where he served in Okinawa Japan. After he was honorably discharged and returned home, he worked with the Weatherization Program in Coatesville. He achieved his certificate of completion with the National Association...