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Monica M. Pinciotti

Monica M. Pinciotti

Jan 11, 2024

On January 11, 2024, Monica M Pinciotti (nee Moore) was welcomed into God's Kingdom, joining her loving husband, John (Ron) Pinciotti; sisters Catherine Cook, Elizabeth Race, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Eppright, Isabell Kalagean; and her brother, Joseph Moore.

Monica was born in Ridley Park, PA, to Joseph and Catherine Moore, and resided most of her adult life in...

Anthony R. Ruff

Anthony R. Ruff

Jan 3, 2024

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, our dear father, grandfather, and brother, Anthony Roger Ruff, of Philadelphia, PA, went home to be with the Lord. He was 86 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA,  in 1937, he was the son of the late Wallace Andrew and Mildred (Crump) Ruff.  He was the beloved husband of the late Kathelene...

Leigh W. Miles

Leigh W. Miles

Dec 31, 2023

Leigh Wilson Miles, 74, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Born in Manhattan, NY on June 4, 1949, Leigh was the daughter of the late Leonard and Myrna Wilson. She was the widow of Jesse Miles.

After finishing High School, Leigh earned her associate degree in nursing at Bronx Community College. She...

Earl Watson, Sr.

Earl Watson, Sr.

Dec 28, 2023

On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Earl Watson, Sr., of West Whiteland township in West Chester, PA, passed away at his residence. He was 78 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John Watson and Viola (Voltz) Watson. He was the husband of Jackie (Woolfrey) Watson.

As a kid, he...

Beatrice Gloria “Bea” Murray

Beatrice Gloria “Bea” Murray

Dec 24, 2023

Beatrice Gloria Murray, 80, of Coatesville, PA was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the Pocopson Home in West Chester.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Olivia Joseph Wright.

After raising her family she worked as a home...

Sister Marian Myers

Sister Marian Myers

Dec 22, 2023

Sister Marian Myers, 80, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on December 22, 2023, at her residence.  She was 80 years old.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Brother William Myers, Sr., and Sister Jennie Brown Myers.

She received her early education from the Coatesville Area School District. She attended the...

Richard Alan "Whipper" Brickus

Richard Alan "Whipper" Brickus

Dec 19, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023, Richard Alan Brickus "Whipper", of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly. Whipper was only 49 years old.

Born in Coatesville in 1974, he was the son of Marie Elizabeth (Hammond) Brickus and the late Richard Curtis Brickus. He was the fiancé of Evelyn Dandridge.

Services are being planned. Please check back...

Tanya Christa Jackson

Tanya Christa Jackson

Dec 17, 2023

Tanya Christa Jackson, 60, of Coatesville, PA, was called home on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Born in Coatesville, PA , she was the daughter of Geraldine D. Jackson and the late James Bell Jackson. Tanya was affectionately known as "Sissy" by her family and friends.

Tanya attended schools in the Coatesville Area School District and...

Charles Mark "Wink" Winkey

Charles Mark "Wink" Winkey

Dec 16, 2023

Charles Mark Winkey, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away early Saturday morning, December 16, 2023, at his home. Charles was 63 years old.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the Late David Alexander Winkey Sr. and Ruth Thelma Winkey. He was known to his family and friends as "Wink." Charles was married to his wife...

Robert Scott Derrickson, Sr.

Robert Scott Derrickson, Sr.

Dec 12, 2023

Robert Scott Derrickson Sr. of Cochranville, PA, Londonderry township, departed this life unexpectedly. He was 60 years old.

Born in Chester County, PA, on August 13, 1963, he was the son of Betty Ann (Johnson) Trump, and the late Robert Derrickson.

In addition to his mother Betty, he is survived by;  his daughter, Rachael Derrickson...

Bobby Laron Pipkin, Jr.

Bobby Laron Pipkin, Jr.

Dec 12, 2023

Bobby Laron Pipkin Jr was born on August 6, 1981, in Wahiawa Oahu, Honolulu, and departed this life suddenly on November 25, 2023. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Barbara and James Jackson, and paternal grandparents, Geraldine P. and Booker T. Pipkin, Sr.

A proud graduate of the Center for Arts and Technology-Brandywine Campus...

Reginald L. Gilliam

Reginald L. Gilliam

Dec 1, 2023

Reginald L. "Reggie" Gilliam, of Pittsburg PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 1, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, in Allegheny County. He was 67 years old. Reggie, as he was affectionately known, was born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1956, a son of the late Doristeen (Tinsley) Gilliam and John Arthur Gilliam, Sr. He was the beloved...

Alima Dolores Julianno Reardon

Alima Dolores Julianno Reardon

Nov 30, 2023

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Ms. Alima Reardon, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was 75 years old.

The ceremonial Islamic Ghusl took place at 10:00 AM, on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. The Salat al-janazah funeral prayer will be held at 2:00 PM,...

Dorothy L. Shelton-Brown

Dorothy L. Shelton-Brown

Nov 27, 2023

Dorothy  L. Shelton-Brown, of West Bradford, Coatesville, PA, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was 82 years old.

Born in Newberry, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Glen and Jannie Mae Brown.

Sudie, as she was affectionately known, was a...

Richard Jacks

Richard Jacks

Nov 24, 2023

Richard "Mollie" Jacks, 86, of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 24, 2023, at the West Chester Rehab in West Chester, PA. He was born in Coatesville, PA, to the late Willie Jacks and Ruth Barnes Jacks. He was a beloved husband of the late Patricia "Patty" Jacks for 60 years and was known for his cool, laid-back...

Michael R. Metzgar

Michael R. Metzgar

Nov 21, 2023

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Michael R. Metzgar, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away at Paoli Hospital, in Paoli, PA. He was 61 years old.

Jacqueline Tucker

Jacqueline Tucker

Nov 21, 2023

Life began for Jacqueline "Jackie" Tucker, wife of the late William Beverly Tucker, Sr. in Coatesville, PA on December 16, 1945.  She was one of eight daughters of the late Dolly Mae Arnold-Tooles and Wilbur "Sticks" Tooles.  She entered into eternal rest at the Pottstown Hospital -Tower Health in Pottstown, PA on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  After fighting a...

James Edward "Tick" Myers

James Edward "Tick" Myers

Nov 19, 2023

James Edward Myers, of Coatesville, PA, passed away early Sunday morning, November 19, 2023. He was 81 years old.

Tick, as he was affectionately known, was one of seven children born to the late Jenny (Brown) Myers and Wiliam Myers, Sr.

Tick worked at the former Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville for many years. He...

Charles Hardy

Charles Hardy

Nov 18, 2023

Charles William Hardy, 66, of Coatesville, PA passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Paoli Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Mary Jane Laura Hardy and the late Murril Hardy. Charles was the beloved husband of Patricia Brown-Hardy.

Charles was a man who loved life and lived...

Thomas Flowers

Thomas Flowers

Nov 17, 2023

Thomas Joseph Flowers, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his residence. He was 76 years old. Tommy, as he was affectionately known, was born in West Chester, PA, the son of the late William Penrose Flowers Sr., and Madeline Marie (Mullen) Flowers. He worked at the former Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville until he...

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