Jun 20, 2024

Stephon L. James, 39, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Born on August 30, 1984, in Coatesville, he was the beloved son of Rose James and James Stevens. Stephon was a beacon of joy and laughter to all who knew him.

A proud alumnus of Coatesville Area Senior High School, Stephon graduated in...

Jun 17, 2024

Bernice Elain Cooper Hurst, 80, of Coatesville was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Raised in Parkesburg, PA, Bernice was one of ten children born to the late Gladys (Waters) Cooper and James Cooper, Sr. She...

Jun 11, 2024

Joan Diane Nixon-Eggleston, of Coatesville, PA passed away Tuesday afternoon on June 11, 2024 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was 72 years old. She was born in Washington, DC and spent some of her early childhood living in Clayton/Raliegh, North Carolina. In North Carolina, she enjoyed walking with her mother and seeking edible Red...

Jun 9, 2024

On Sunday, June 9, 2024, Ms. Jean Francis Anderson "Granny Girl", surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at home in Coatesville, PA. She was 96 years old.

Jean was born in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late William Carter and Isabelle (White) Carter. She was the mother of the late Sheila Gallyot Norman, and the...

Jun 8, 2024

Ronald James Marshall, of Coatesville, PA, surrounded by his family, passed away early Saturday morning, June 8, 2024, at his residence. He was 69 years old.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Gladys Marshall Legree and John W. Trowery III.

Ronald had a passion for painting and construction work. He enjoyed working...

Jun 7, 2024

Thomas Charles Ewell, "TC", 37, of Coatesville, Pa, died suddenly on June 7, 2024. Born on June 20, 1986, in Long Beach, California, Thomas was the son of Dee Ann Ewell and the late Thomas Aguilar.

Thomas attended Woodrow Wilson High School in California, where he was a proud member of the school's football team. he carried...

Jun 1, 2024

On Saturday, June 1, 2024, Julio Mercedes-Ramos, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 90 years old.

Julio was born in El Seybo, Dominican Republic to the late Alfonso Mercedes and Marta Ramos-Mercedes. He was the husband of Paula Mercedes-Marrero.

Funeral services and burial will...

May 28, 2024

Raymond L. Griffy, Sr., "Griff", 77, of West Chester, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his residence. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Wert Lacy and Sophie Perry Griffy.  He was the husband of Karen Vanessa Wise Griffy with whom he shared over 19 years of marriage. Griff was a beloved...

May 22, 2024

On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, William D. Robbins, of Toughkenamon, PA, passed away at Newport Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, PA. He was 69 years old.

Born in Bear, Delaware, New Castle County, he was the son of the late Ellery Seymore Robbins, Sr., and Gloria Ann (Walker) Robbins.

In addition to his...

May 15, 2024

Victor Colón, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2024. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor Manuel Colón, and Marcelina Hernandez.

Victor made a significant impact on everyone he met throughout his life. He was a beloved son, brother, cousin, husband, friend, father, uncle, ...

May 12, 2024

Alkeshia Shamar Smith, 51, of Coatesville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at home.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sheila Elizabeth Trowery Wright and the late Tyrone Powell.  She was affectionately known as Keshia by her family and friends.  Keshia was the wife of Michael Smith.  They began...

Apr 30, 2024

Paul Johnson, born on December 26, 1975, peacefully passed away on April 30, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Dover, DE. He was 48 years old.

Paul, affectionately known as "Little Paul" to his family, was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, whose presence brought warmth and joy to...

Apr 27, 2024

Stanley Allen Cropper, III, affectionately known as "Stan" passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his home in Berlin, PA. Stan was born in Coatesville, PA to his parents, Stanley Allen Cropper, Jr. and Patricia Stokes Gaffney. Stan's stepfather, Steve Gaffney, Sr. also helped in raising him. Stan was the husband of Amber Nichole Cropper. They recently...

Apr 26, 2024

Mark E. Kania, of Glenmoore, PA, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. He was 63 years old.

Mark was born in Greenwich, Connecticutt, in 1960, to Casimer and Margaret (Delridge) Kania. He was the husband of Valarie J. (Ronkainen) Kania.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 25, 2024

Helen T. (McFadden) Nicholson entered this life on June 1, 1937, in Reading, PA. Born to the late John McFadden and Anna Ponticarvo-McFadden, she was the youngest of her siblings.

Helen would go on to earn her High School Diploma from Reading Central Catholic High School in 1955. Helen later matriculated and earned a Degree as a...

Apr 20, 2024

Rosena A. Eggleston Harden was born the 6th child of the late Bishop George L. and Pauline Mitchell Eggleston, on December 18, 1944.  She transitioned from labor to reward, on April 20, 2024.  Growing up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, she matriculated through the public school system, graduating from the S. Horace Scott Senior High School in 1962.  In that same...

Apr 17, 2024

Carol Ann Marcus, born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 12, 1945, was the daughter of the late James Robinson, Sr. and Viola (Sapp) Robinson.  Carol was the third child and second daughter of four children. She was always selfless, often looking out for her siblings during her earlier years as well as in her adult life.

Carol...

Apr 16, 2024

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Samuel Watson Johnson, Jr., surrounded by his loved ones, passed away at his residence in East Brandywine township in Downingtown, PA. Even in his final moments he was cracking jokes, and giving everyone a hard time. He was 80 years old.

Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the...

Apr 15, 2024

Harry B. Christman Jr, 70, of Pottstown, PA, entered into eternal rest in the embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 15, 2024, at the Phoenixville Care Center, in Phoenixville, PA.

Born in Sharon, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Harry B. Christman Sr. and Wilma Christman. Harry graduated from Farrell...

Apr 6, 2024

Beverly Ann Griffy Harclerode, 83, of Coatesville, PA passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia.

Born in Parkesburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry Dickerson, Clara Griffy Harris and William June Harris. She was the wife of the late Robert Harclerode.

Beverly was employed as...