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Robin A. Thomas
Apr 5, 2024
Robin Allison Thomas, of Downingtown, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was 65 years old.
She was the third child born to the late Herbert R. Thomas and Neysa C. Taylor Thomas.
Robin was a graduate of the 1977 class of Downingtown Area Senior High School where she was a cheerleader...
Stanley R. "Hussey" Alston
Apr 2, 2024
Stanley R. "Hussey" Alston, 72, of Coatesville, PA passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Chester County Hospital, in West Chester.
Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Alberta Jennings Alston and the late Harvey Lenzie Alston. Stanley was the beloved husband of Loretta Wilson Alston with whom he shared 22 years of marriage....
Galen I. Barger
Apr 1, 2024
On Monday, April 1, 2024, Galen I. Barger, of Exton, PA, passed away, after courageously battling an illness, at the King of Prussia Nursing & Rehab Center, in King of Prussia, PA. He was 82 years old, and was born in Oklahoma.
He was the longtime companion of Linda Sabellico with whom he shared 30 wonderful years...
Douglas David Price
Mar 28, 2024
On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Douglas David Price, passed away unexpectedly and tragically in Philadelphia, PA.
Born in Royersford, PA, he was the son of the late David Price and Priscilla (Ferko) Price. He was the brother of Kurtis Lauser of Downingtown, PA.
In addition to his father and mother, Douglas was predeceased by his...
Baby Girl Galilea Mèndez González
Mar 28, 2024
Little baby girl, Galilea Mèndez González, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA.
She was only 3 weeks old and was born to Evelyn González and Josue Mèndez.
A Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Morris Cemetery, 428...
Hubert G. Amory
Mar 28, 2024
Hubert G. Amory, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 79 years old.
Hubert was born in Gingerland, Nevis, to parents, Gwyneth Brown (Amory) and Leonard Taylor on June 18th, 1944. He was one of four siblings, including his sister, Millicent Amory,...
Blanca Rud Palomeque Avila
Mar 28, 2024
Blanca Rud Palomeque, 57, of Coatesville, PA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Paoli Memorial Hospital, in Paoli, PA.
Born in Azogues, Ecuador she was the daughter of Manuel Palomeque and the late Maria Magdalena Avila Guaman. Blanca was the wife of Jose Florencio Gonzalez with whom she shared 12 years of marriage.
She...
Drevon Marquil "Munna" Echols
Mar 27, 2024
Drevon Marquil "Munna" Echols was born on August 17, 1995, in Coatesville, PA. He was the first-born son of Frances A. Sanchez of Lancaster, PA, and Dwight H. Echols, Jr. of Coatesville.
At a young age, Drevon developed a passion for dirt bikes so at the age of three years old, he began to ride and continue...
Elwood H. ("Hawk") Durnell
Mar 27, 2024
Elwood Howard Durnell, 83, of Coatesville, PA passed away, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the Paoli Memorial Hospital, in Paoli.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Howard and Bernice Durnell Sullivan. He was affectionately known as "Hawk" by his family and friends.
Elwood worked as a nurse's assistant...
Charles James Terry
Mar 25, 2024
Charles James Terry of Coatesville, Pennsylvania transitioned from his earthly home while at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA on March 25, 2024. He was 86 years old.
Charles was born in Roanoke, Alabama on July 19, 1937, to Lois (Yancey) Terry and Charlie B. Terry. Charles grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with his only...
Gwendolyn "Gweny" Tooles
Mar 20, 2024
Gwendolyn Tooles, 79 of Coatesville, PA departed this life peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was the third of eight daughters born on April 25, 1944, to the late Wilbur "Sticks" Tooles and Dolly Mae Arnold Tooles.
She was affectionately known as "Gweny" or "Gwen." She was educated in...
Kendra Nichole Franklin
Mar 19, 2024
Kendra Nichole Franklin, 31, of Avondale, PA passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Charreen Nichole McKim and Terrance Lamot Franklin, Sr.
She was a 2010 graduate of Hampton High School in Virginia. Kendra had...
Peggy M. Butler
Mar 11, 2024
Peggy M. Butler, 86, of Modena, PA , passed away suddenly on Monday, March 11, 2024, at home. Peggy was born in Mortonville, PA, she was the daughter of the late David Frank McClure and Lillian May Mulvaney. Peggy was the wife of the late Eunasy T. McCain, Sr. with whom she shared 50 years.
With a...
Bonnie Lee Jouhari
Mar 7, 2024
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Bonnie Lee Jouhari, of West Chester, PA, passed away at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 68 years old.
Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Russel and Shirley Mae (Jones) Erhgood. She was the grandmother of Alexa Maeleah Willis, Mekyela, Daniella and...
Juan A. Ortega
Mar 4, 2024
Juan A. Ortega, age 59 of Kelton, PA, passed away on March 4, 2024.
Born in Jennersville, PA, on May 7, 1964, Juan was the son of Catherine Westley of Kelton, PA, and the late Manuel Ortega of Naranjito, Puerto Rico. He was raised in Kelton and Avondale, PA, and graduated from Avon Grove High School. Later...
Harry A. Wright, Sr.
Mar 4, 2024
On Monday, March 4, 2024, Harry A. Wright, Sr., of Malvern, PA, went home to be with the Lord. He was 94 years old, and a lifelong resident of Chester County.
Harry A. Wright Sr. was born on April 10, 1929, to the late Hamilton Edward Wright and Mary Elizabeth Hopkins. One of 12 children, he grew...
Kayla Scott-Araus
Mar 1, 2024
Kayla Scott-Araus, a bright and courageous soul left us on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after bravely fighting an illness.
At just 11 years old, Kayla touched the lives of many with her remarkable strength and wisdom that surpassed her years. Her love shone brightly, leaving a lasting impact on all who had...
Carol J. (Evans) Simpson
Feb 24, 2024
Carol Jane Simpson, of West Chester, PA, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital in West Chester. She was 73 years old.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Howard H. Evans, Sr. and Sarah J. (Corsey) Evans. She was the wife of the late William E....
Gloria J. Oliphant
Feb 23, 2024
Gloria J. Oliphant, 74, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA.
Born in Martinsville, Virginia, she was one of 10 children born to the late John and Nora Peay Malloy.
Gloria was a dedicated worker who spent many years in a sewing factory, showcasing her skills and commitment...
Benjamin J. Elliott, Jr.
Feb 21, 2024
Benjamin Joseph Elliott, Jr., 87, of Downingtown, PA, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Midway, Georgia he was the son of the late Benjamin Joseph Elliott and Jeanette Hendry Elliott.
After graduating from Liberty County High School in...

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