Obituaries

Obituaries

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D. Barbara "Denny" Bland-Stelly

D. Barbara "Denny" Bland-Stelly

Jan 19, 2024

Our Queen, D. Barbara Bland-Stelly affectionately known as "Denny", was born on February 2, 1944, in Downingtown, PA, to the late Eva C. Trowery Hicks and Harlan G. Wilson, Sr. On January 19, 2024, while surrounded by family, God dispatched his heavenly angels to take her to her heavenly home at the age of 79. Denny was educated in...

Mary T. Coleman

Mary T. Coleman

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Turner Coleman, 94, of Coatesville, PA, was called home from labor to reward by His Angel of Mercy on Friday, January 19, 2024, at St. Martha Center in Downingtown. Born in Penns Grove, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert Artiss, Virginia Mary Turner James and York James. Mary worked at the Coatesville VA Medical Center...

Jean E. London

Jean E. London

Jan 18, 2024

Jean E. London of South Coatesville, PA was called home to be with the Lord at her residence surrounded by love on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

She was born in Coatesville at the WC Atkinson Memorial Hospital on January 16, 1937, to the late Mayor James C. Kennedy, Sr. and Ernestine (High) Kennedy. She was affectionately known...

Douglas "Ali Khan" Williams

Douglas "Ali Khan" Williams

Jan 18, 2024

Douglas Cornell Williams, "Ali Khan" of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the King of Prussia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in King of Prussia, PA. He was 77 years old.

Douglas was born in Coatesville, PA in August of 1946, the son of the late Jean (Pugh) Williams and James William, Sr. He...

Gladys J. Bryant

Gladys J. Bryant

Jan 17, 2024

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Gladys J. Bryant, of Oxford, PA, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away quietly at the Ware Nursing Home in Oxford, PA. She was 86 years old.

Raised in Parkesburg, PA, she was the daughter of the Larai Anna Lavendar-Woodburn, and the step-daughter of the late Horton Lavendar.

She was the...

Nelida Badillo-Rodriguez

Nelida Badillo-Rodriguez

Jan 16, 2024

Nelida Badillo-Rodriguez, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was 73 years old.

Nelida was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Placido Badillo Ayala and Isaura Rodriguez Cordero. She was the mother of daughter, Minelly Muniz Badillo; son, Marcos A....

Todd Michael Barrage

Todd Michael Barrage

Jan 16, 2024

Todd Michael Barrage, 56, of Coatesville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Martha Manor in Downingtown, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late William Russell Barrage, Sr. and Amy Lou (ne: Gill) Barrage.

He was known for his kind heart and generous spirit, always willing to...

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,...

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