Jul 23, 2023

Ms. Lillian McCray, of West Chester, PA, passed away early Sunday morning, July 23, 2023, at the West Chester Nursing Home, formerly Brandywine Hall, in West Chester. She was 78 years old.

Born and raised in West Chester she was the daughter of the late Gladys Wilmore.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded...

Jul 22, 2023

Tony Sharif "Toast" Norman, 25, of Coatesville, PA 19320 passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Tony Hill of Coatesville, PA and the late Aldina Norman who recently passed away in early July.

Tony, who was affectionately known as "Toast" to his close friends and...

Jul 20, 2023

Baby boy Dylan Aaron Olan, on Thursday, July 20, 2023, was only here for a very brief moment.

Please say a prayer for his parents, Odalis Olan and Jonathan Miranda.

Condolences may be shared at the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are welcome to light a candle in Dylan's memory.

Jul 18, 2023

Aaron Tremaine Staley, Jr., was the expected baby boy of parents Aaron Tremaine Staley, Sr, and Teresa Annette Bivens.

Please remember the family in your prayers. A candle may be lit in his memory.

Jul 17, 2023

On Monday, July 17, 2023, Ms. Arnetta Lorraine Rembert, passed away at Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, PA. She was 63 years old.

Ms. Arnetta was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County, to Robert Davis Rembert and Louvonia Wilson (Glover) Rembert.

She attended the Islamic Society of Chester County in West Chester,...

Jul 14, 2023

Cornel D. Thompson, 56, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Cornel was born in Parkesburg to the late Charles Thompson, Jr, and Myra Penny (Johnson) Thompson.

More obituary information will be provided once approved.

No services are planned. Per the request of the family,...

Jul 14, 2023

Morris Allen Ellis, 36, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly, Friday, July 14, 2023, at Paoli Memorial Hospital. Morris was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 19, 1987. He was the son of Morris William Ellis, Sr. and Donna Marie (Henderson) Ellis.

Morris was a boob tube baby. Growing up his favorite movie was The Sandlot. He...

Jul 14, 2023

William Gilbert Graham, age 80, of Coatesville, PA passed on Friday, July 14, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

William was born in Coatesville, PA on June 7, 1943, the son of the late Robert Lee and Margaret Franklin Graham. William was the husband of Elsie Elizabeth Graham (nee Parker), with whom he shared...

Jul 11, 2023

Steven Lee Mayo, departed this life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Westgate Hills Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home in Havertown, PA. He was 70 years old.

Born in Coatesville, Steven was the third of six children of the late Rudolph E. Mayo Sr. and Vera Jackson Mayo.

Known to many as "Shotgun" he...

Jul 7, 2023

Delores Burgess, 76, of Woolwich Township, New Jersey, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Mullica Hill, NJ.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dannie L. Gilmore Burgess and Wallie Burgess, and granddaughter of Doshie Williams Gilmore and James Gilmore, the great granddaughter of Isabel Sharpe Williams...

Jul 6, 2023

John Albert Johnson, 76, of Coatesville, PA passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.

Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, John was the son of the late Mozell Johnson and the husband of Doris Arlene Johnson with whom he shared 18 1/2 years of marriage.

A veteran, he served two...

Jun 28, 2023

Charles Vincent Ruppert Jr., 81, of Coatesville, PA, and formerly of Hazlet and Eatontown NJ, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Born in West New York, NJ, he was the son of the late Charles and Phyllis Ruppert. Charlie was a 1963 graduate from Rutgers University and received a...

Jun 27, 2023

Derek Anthony Mayo, 37, of Coatesville PA, ascended from this earth on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Pottstown, PA.

Born in Coatesville, on December 5, 1985, he was the son of Adeania (Winkey) Dorsey, and the late Derek Mayo.

He received his education from the Coatesville and Downingtown school districts.

While pursuing his...

Jun 25, 2023

Walter M. Loper I, affectionately known as "Bum or Bummer", 63, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, after a lengthy illness at Select Speciality in Wilmington, DE.

A lifelong resident of West Chester, PA, Walter was the son of Robert "Bob" Loper and the late Sarah "Joanne" W. Loper.

He was educated at Henderson...

Jun 24, 2023

Linda R. Hammond, 75, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Saturday, June 24 2023 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in NC, to the late Leroy and Doris Hammond, she was raised by the late George and Beulah Best.

Linda attended Coatesville High School. She worked in food services and was a nurse's assistant at...

Jun 23, 2023

Vasvij Kuric Duzic, 90, of Exton, PA, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2023, at the Hosptial of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.

The ceremonial Ghusl (washing and shrouding) was performed at 10:00 AM, on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 725 Merchant Street, Coatesville. The salat al-janazah funeral prayer was...

Jun 18, 2023

Leigh Ann DeVito was born June 1, 1972, and passed away June 18, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was the daughter of Bonnie DeVito, and the late Richard DeVito.

Leigh resided in West Chester, PA, most of her life. She graduated from West Chester East High School, and then went on to pursue her...

Jun 17, 2023

Early Saturday evening, Vaughn H. Wright, 70, of Chester, PA, formerly of Paoli, PA, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Riddle Hospital, in Media, PA.

Born in West Chester at the former Memorial Hospital, Vaughn was the second of three sons of the late Rev. Vernon S. Wright, Sr., and...

Jun 14, 2023

On Wednesday evening, June 14, 2023, Christine Butler Salomone, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of West Chester, PA, transitioned to her eternal rest, at St. Martha Manor in Downingtown. She was 83 years old.

Christine was born in Manilla Philippines, to the late Ivor Butler and Maria (nee Sulloway) Butler.

She is survived by one daughter,...

Jun 13, 2023

Pamela Marie Myers-King, of Lindenwold, NJ, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ. She was 55 years old.

Born in Coatesville, PA  Pam was the daughter of Blanca Iris Morales Myers and the late Roger Myers.  She was the wife of Clyde King with...