Obituaries
Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Larry E. Grove
Feb 18, 2024
Larry Eric Grove, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend was born on April 27, 1969, in Coatesville, PA. Larry was affectionately known to a few as "L. Boogie". He was one of eight children born to Mattie Hampton-Grove, and the late Minister Moses Grove, Sr. Larry transitioned unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on...
Georgette D. "Lovie" Winkey
Feb 14, 2024
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Valentine's Day in the middle of the night, Georgette Danielle Winkey, of Coatesville, PA, slipped away unexpectedly at the Paoli Hospital. She was 54 years old.
Born in Coatesville, she was the beloved daughter of Amanda Buchanan Winkey and the late Charles V. P. Winkey. She was affectionately known as "Lovie" by...
Ramona R. (Banes) Halsey
Feb 10, 2024
Ms. Ramona R. Halsey, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at her residence in West Brandywine township, on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was 88 years old.
Ramona was born in Smithfield, West Virginia, to the late Louis and Delphia (nee Banes) Liggett. She was the wife of the late Charles Thomas Halsey, Sr.
She is...
Wayman A. Fiorentino
Feb 6, 2024
Wayman Anthony Fiorentino of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was 68 years old.
Born in West Chester, PA,  he was the son of the late Eugene Thomas Fiorentino, Sr. and Monica Louise (Shockley) Johnson.
He was a 1973 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School. Wayman worked for the...
Susan Jane (Seidle) Genova
Feb 6, 2024
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Susan Jane Genova, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away. She was 71 years old.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Tryon) Seidle. She was the beloved wife of Donald E. Genova.
Family and friends may share condolences at the guestbook link...
Cathy Sue Dickens-Gray
Feb 6, 2024
Cathy Sue Dickens-Gray, of Shenandoah, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville, PA. She was 38 years old.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Elwood Sturges and the late Wonda (Bennett) Sturges. As a little girl, she was given the Native American name "Pretty...
Richard M. Griffin
Feb 2, 2024
Richard Melvin Griffin, 60, of West Chester, PA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on August 5, 1963, in Jennersville, PA to the late Grace Mae Wilson Griffin Watters and Herbert Watters. Richie grew up in Lincoln University, PA, and graduated from Oxford Area High School in 1982. ...
Charles T. James, Jr.
Feb 2, 2024
Charles T. James, Jr., "Chuck", 67, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his residence.
Born in West Chester, PA, he was the of the late Charles T. James, Sr. and Roceta M. Bell.
He was a graduate of Peabody High School in Pittsburgh. He also attended Wilford Academy Cosmetology...
Felix Brown Ortiz
Feb 1, 2024
Felix Brown Ortiz, 86, of Honey Brook, PA passed away Thursday, February 1st, 2024 at his residence.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Felix Brown and Dolores Ortiz. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Brown.
Felix enjoyed going fishing at Marsh Creek and French Creek. He liked rainbows and...
Janice J. Solen
Jan 31, 2024
Janice J. Solen, known to many as "Sissy",85, of Coatesville, PA, departed this life suddenly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at her residence. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence William Johnson and Jeanette Jackson Johnson. She was the wife of the late William G. Solen Sr., with whom she shared many years of marriage...
Dennis R. Johnson
Jan 30, 2024
Dennis R. Johnson, 72, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Cornelia "Sue" Johnson. Dennis was the husband of the late Lisa Mae Perry Johnson. He was affectionately known as "Denny" by his...
Anthony Scott Morris
Jan 23, 2024
Anthony Scott Morris, 69 of Allentown, Pennsylvania transitioned peacefully in his home on January 23, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and niece who loved him.
Born July 16, 1954, he was the son of Patricia and Herbert Morris in Easton Pennsylvania. Anthony lived a vibrant life and had a...
William D. Calloway
Jan 22, 2024
Reverend William D. Calloway was born on June 29, 1943, to the late Rose Turner of Norristown, PA and the late William Edward Bond. His childhood memories include years raised by the late Ola and Dempsey Conyers.
Reverend Calloway attended public school and graduated from the Norristown Area High School in 1962. After graduation, he served in...

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