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Demetrius O. Gilliam, Sr.

Demetrius O. Gilliam, Sr.

Aug 2, 2022

Demetrius O. Gilliam, Sr., "Big Meach", 64, of Coatesville passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at home. He was born in Philadelphia to the late John and Doristeen Gilliam.

Big Meach was known for his vibrant and enthusiastic personality and hearty laugh. He was a Master Contractor by trade and loved what he did. Especially working alongside...

Gary Ungeheuer

Gary Ungeheuer

Jul 27, 2022

Gary Ungeheuer, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at his residence.

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

Warren "Rick" Slater

Warren "Rick" Slater

Jul 17, 2022

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Warren Slater, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at the Brandywine Hall Center in West Chester, PA. Warren was 68 years old.

Born in Bishopville, SC. he was the son of the late Ellnora (Spann) Slater and Leroy Jefferson. Warren was a graduate of Bishopville Senior High School.

He served in...

Marlene S. Burt

Marlene S. Burt

Jul 15, 2022

Marlene Sonia Norris-Burt, 84, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital on Friday, July 15, 2022. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ethel Norris. She was the wife of the late James C. Burt, Sr.

Marlene was educated in the Coatesville Area School District.  She attended the Historical...

William "Bill" L. Anderson, Sr.

William "Bill" L. Anderson, Sr.

Jul 8, 2022

William L. Anderson, Sr., "Bill", 72, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edward Benjamin Anderson, Sr. and Rose Alston Anderson. Bill was the beloved husband of Berniece Floyd Anderson with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

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Nathaniel "Bird" Alston

Nathaniel "Bird" Alston

Jun 29, 2022

Nathaniel "Bird" Alston, 83, of Coatesville, PA., passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Norriton Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Norristown, PA.

Born in Warrenton, North Carolina, he was the son of the late John and Cora Lee Alston. He was affectionately known as "Bird" by his close family and friends.

Nate...

Andrew T. Scheid

Andrew T. Scheid

Jun 27, 2022

Andrew T. Scheid, of Lancaster, PA passed away suddenly and entered into rest on Monday, June 27, 2022, in Quarryville, PA. He was 51 years old.

Andy was born in Lancaster and was raised most of his life in the Millersville area. He was the son of the late Paul H. Scheid, Jr. (2019) and Doris J....

Darnell R. Hunter

Darnell R. Hunter

Jun 24, 2022

Darnell Rodrick Hunter, 54, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Coatesville, Pa, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Baltimore, MD.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Donald Ray Hunter and Sharon Jane Gist Hunter. Darnell received his education in the Coatesville Area public schools and was a graduate of Coatesville Area...

Norma I. Ortiz

Norma I. Ortiz

Jun 13, 2022

Norma I. Ortiz, de 51 años, de Coatesville, PA, dejó esta vida el lunes 13 de Junio del 2022. / Norma I. Ortiz, 51, of Coatesville, PA, departed this on Monday, June 13, 2022.

The family requests donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

Norma I. Ortiz, también conocida como...

Margaret D. (Holmes)  Knowles

Margaret D. (Holmes) Knowles

Jun 6, 2022

On Monday, June 6, 2022, Margaret Dona (Holmes) Knowles, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. She was 64 years old.

Margaret was born in Philadelphia to the late Francis H. Holmes and Margaret Holmes. She was educated in the Philadelphia school district, and was a 1975 graduate of Overbrook High School....

Teresa M. Winkey

Teresa M. Winkey

Jun 2, 2022

Teresa Marie Winkey, 65, of Coatesville gained her wings on Thursday, June 2, 2022, after battling a long illness with her loving husband by her side.

Teresa was born in Coatesville, PA on December 20, 1956, to James D. and Mary A. Holos.

Teresa was the beloved wife of Charles M. Winkey with whom she...

Ruth A. Barnes

Ruth A. Barnes

Jun 1, 2022

Ruth Anna Barnes, 83, of Downingtown, PA passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Paoli Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Meads and Florence Irene Thomas Meads.

Ruth was educated in the Downingtown public schools and a graduate of Downingtown High School. ...

Lillian "Peachie" Conway

Lillian "Peachie" Conway

Jun 1, 2022

Lillian S. Conway, "Peachie", 81, of Coatesville, PA passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at home. She was born in Coatesville, PA on August 8, 1940, to the late Jane (Barber) Conway and James Clifton Conway.

Peachie attended Passtown Elementary School, James Adams School, and was a 1959 graduate from S. Horace Scott Senior High School. She...

Marvin E. Parker

Marvin E. Parker

May 30, 2022

Marvin Elwood Tucker Parker, 82, of Coatesville, PA was called home by our heavenly father on Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Josephine and James Tucker. Marvin faithfully served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged.

Marvin...

Carole A. Rivera

Carole A. Rivera

May 30, 2022

Carole Ann {Covert} Rivera of Coatesville, PA, passed away Monday morning May 30, 2022, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Carole was born March 1, 1943, to the late Julian "Pop" Covert and Matilda Mae "Aunt Alice" Barnes.

She was born and raised in the Rock Run section of Coatesville. Carole was the...

Martin Anthony Meers, Jr.

Martin Anthony Meers, Jr.

May 30, 2022

On Monday, May 30, 2022, Martin Anthony Meers, Jr., passed away at his residence in Coatesville, PA.  He was 64 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Martin was the son of the late Martin Anthony Meers, Sr. and Julianna (Vejpustek) Meers.

A United  States veteran,  Martin served 12 years in the U.S. Navy for several tours...

Tiara Rodriguez Diaz

Tiara Rodriguez Diaz

May 29, 2022

Tiara Marie Rodriguez Diaz nació en el Hospital San Cristobal de Ponce el día 3 de junio del 2001 a las 6:03 a. m.

Sus primeros años de infancia hasta la edad de 6 fueron en el barrio La Plena de Salinas. Luego su madre se traslado a vivir a Coatesville, Pensilvania. Sus familiares y allegados la...

Kimberly E. Ortiz Zayas

Kimberly E. Ortiz Zayas

May 29, 2022

Kimberly Esther Ortiz Zayas, de 21 años, de Coatesville, PA, dejó esta vida repentinamente junto con su bebe Eliel Noel Ortiz el domingo 29 de Mayo del 2022. Aunque cada recuerdo viene con dolor y angustia, con el dolor hay una oleada de amor.

A pesar de que Kimberly se ha ido, la calidez de su amor...

Sara V. Lockman

Sara V. Lockman

May 25, 2022

Sara V. Lockman, age 92, paid her faithful dues and earned her heavenly wings on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Hillcrest Center in Wyncote, PA.

Sara, known fondly as "Aunt Peggy", was born in West Chester, PA on June 7, 1930.  Sara grew up in Kennett Square, PA, and graduated from Kennett High School in 1948.  After...

James M. Hoggard

James M. Hoggard

May 22, 2022

James Moses Hoggard, Jr., 77, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

James was born in Coatesville on March 9, 1945.  He was the son of the late James Hoggard, Sr. and Margaret Brodie Hoggard. He was the husband of Lillian Hoggard.

James...

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