Current Obituaries

Michael Marvin Cottom, 59, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 23, 1960, he was the only child of the late Marvin  Wharton Cottom and Theresa Rhoda Givens Cottom. Mike was a graduate of Darby Township High School. He proudly served in the United States Army, valiantly, until he was honorably discharged in 1984. After returning to civilian life, Mike became employed at the Coatesville VA...

Baby Aasiya Begum Ateeq, came into this life at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA.  She was here for only a very short time.  She was the expected child of father Mohamed Ateeq and mother Ayesha Begum. An Islamic prayer and burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Coatesville.    

Brenda Diane Irene Fields, 78, of Coatesville, PA, entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2020 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Brenda was one of five children born to Ella L. (Barber) Rudolph and the late Robert E. Rudolph. She was the beloved wife of Walter L. Fields with whom she shared 55 years of marriage. Bren, as she was affectionately known, was a 1960 graduate of S. Horace Scott Senior High School in Coatesville, PA. She was employed by the Coatesville...

Calvin Anthony Culclasure was one of seven children born from the union of the late Elizabeth and Major Culclasure, Sr. A life-long resident of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Calvin is remembered as being a great man, a loving husband, a genuine father, a lifetime brother, an inspiring friend, a resilient mentor, a validated son, gentle soldier, and a strong warrior. Calvin received his early education in the Coatesville Area Public School System. He proudly served two tours of duty...

Lillian L. (Lockman) Beaty, 61, of Lancaster, PA, departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in West Chester, PA, she was daughter of the late William and Mary (Lewis) Lockman.  She was the wife of James Beaty. In addition to her husband, she leaves cherished memories to her; two sons, Anthony and Derrick Lockman; one daughter, Ilesha Lockman; four sisters, Jeanette and Joanne Anderson, Chantay and Lori Lockman; one brother,...