Anthony Andre Franklin
Feb 7, 2025
Anthony Andre Franklin, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Miami, Florida with his mother at his bedside.
Anthony was born on March 2, 1968, at the Coatesville Hospital, Coatesville, PA to his loving parents, Terrence E. Franklin and LaVonna Gaines Franklin.
He...
Sharyl Kay Idonia Tweed-James
Feb 7, 2025
Sharyl Tweed-James, 80, of Downingtown, PA, passed away, on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Bermuda, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Lyburd Tweed.
Born on the beautiful island of Bermuda, Sharyl's life was a testament to strength, resilience, and love. Her early years...
Earl H. Randolph, Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Earl Henry Randolph, Jr., 66, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the UPMC Somerset Hospital in Somerset, PA.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Barbara Dennison Randolph Johnson and the late Earl H. Randolph, Sr. Earl was the husband of Beth E. Hill with whom he shared 43...
Jameelah S. Anderson
Feb 1, 2025
Jameelah S. Anderson, 46, affectionately known as "Poah" was peacefully called home unexpectedly to her loved ones on February 1, 2025, at her residence in Thorndale, PA.
Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hilton Matthews and the late Cynthia D. Anderson both of Coatesville, PA.
She graduated from Coatesville Senior...
Elaine Jeanette (Lakey) Keesey
Jan 26, 2025
Elaine Keesey, 69 of Coatesville passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 21, 1955, in Sonora, Texas, the daughter of the late Sid and Charlotte Lakey.
Elaine was a homemaker that opened her heart and home to many people over the years. She had the opportunity to foster countless...
Raymond A. Harris
Jan 19, 2025
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Raymond Harris, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 66 years old.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Emmett Harris, Sr. and Beatrice Massey Harris. Raymond was affectionately known as "Boom Rock" or "No Neck" by his family and friends....
Markus J. Thomas
Jan 13, 2025
Markus James Thomas, 66, of West Chester, PA passed away, on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Jean M. (Blakney) and Alan W. Thomas, Sr. Markus was affectionately known as "Buck" by his family and friends.
He lived in...
Alice Marie Carter Terry
Jan 11, 2025
BORN: SEPTEMBER 23, 1931 – SUMMONED: JANUARY 11, 2025
January 11, 2025, while convalescing at home after a second stroke, little did we know that day, God had summoned her home. While she was peacefully sleeping all warm and cozy in her bed, God took our mother by the hand and led her to a beautiful mansion...
Blanch Elaine Gardner
Jan 7, 2025
Blanch Elaine Gardner, 59, of Coatesville, PA gained her butterfly wings peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the loving daughter of Blanche Etta Griffy Gardner Rodriquez and Clarence Gardner, Sr. who both gained their wings, and the stepdaughter of Samuel Rodriguez who also gained...
Larry A. Stevens
Jan 6, 2025
Larry Allen Stevens, 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence.
Born in West Chester, PA, Larry was the son of the late Laura Elizabeth (Griffin) Johnson and Laban Allen Stevens. He was the husband of Margaret Mary "Peggy" Dillard with whom he shared 47 years together.
Larry...
Dr. Emir Duzić, Phd, Dvm
Jan 5, 2025
Dr. Emir Duzić, PhD, DVM (1954–2025)
Dr. Emir Duzić, an esteemed American Bosnian scientist and humanitarian, passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 71, following a brief illness.
He was raised in Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dr. Duzić pursued a lifelong passion for science and medicine. He earned his Doctor...
Stacey Iva London
Jan 3, 2025
Stacey Iva London, 45, of Coatesville, PA passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Chester County Hospital, in West Chester.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Carol Jean Carey London and Lester Davis London, Sr.
Stacey graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1997. She worked as a data administrator in...
Razzaq Ali
Jan 1, 2025
Razzaq Ali, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 76 years old.
Razzaq was born in Pakistan to the late Muhammad Sharif and Sakina Bibi. He was the husband of Parveen Akhtar Ali.
The ceremonial ghusl (washing and shrouding of the body)...
Willard C. Davis
Dec 27, 2024
Willard Conrad Davis, 59 of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.
Conrad, as family and friends often called him, was born in Kennett Square to the late Pete and Ruth Davis.
No services are planned.
Family...
James E. Baker, Sr.
Dec 20, 2024
James Edward Baker, Sr., 90, of Coatesville, PA, surrounded by his family, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at home.
James was born in McIntosh, Georgia, on February 17, 1934, to the late Rev. Luda Pearl (Hendry) Baker and Herbert Theodore Baker, Sr. He was the husband of the late Maxine G. Baker.
James attended...
Bruce M. Brickus
Dec 16, 2024
Bruce Michael Brickus, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence on E. Chestnut Street in Coatesville. He was 71 years old.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late William Samuel Brickus and Jane Suzzanne (Smith) Brickus.
Bruce was a familiar and friendly face here in Coatesville. Some...
Mohammad Adil
Dec 16, 2024
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Mohammad Adil, of Media, PA, passed away at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was 59 years old.
Born in Sialkot, Pakistan, he was the son of Sakina (Bibi) Uddin and Najeeb Uddin, He was the husband of Farzana (Naz) Adil, and the father of Mikael Adil.
The...
Vernell Artis Edwards
Dec 14, 2024
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Vernell (Artis) Edwards, of Coatesville, PA, surrounded by her family, passed away at her residence. She was 86 years old.
Born in Snow Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Geneva Exum Artis. She was affectionately known as "Country" because of her southern accent.
She worked...
William H. Lee, Sr.
Dec 13, 2024
On Friday, December 13, 2024, William H. Lee, Sr., of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 88 years old.
Interment with full military honors will be held at 10 AM on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.
A Memorial Service will be...
Susan Brown
Dec 11, 2024
Susan Brown, 59, of Oxford, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born in Coatesville, PA she was the daughter of Barbara Brown Douglas and the late Richard Brazzle. Susan attended the Coatesville Area Public Schools. In high school, she excelled in athletics, playing basketball, hockey, track and field. She was a member of the 1981 -...
