Apr 29, 2022

Drucilla Ann (Lawrence) Robinson, wife of Joseph F. Robinson, passed away on April 29, 2022. Born in Coatesville, PA on July 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Henry Arthur Lawrence, Jr., aka "June" and Pearl Boyce Lawrence.

In her early childhood, Drucilla attended Caln elementary school. She formed a strong bond with friends in...

Apr 8, 2022

Bertha "Bert" Romaine Dantzler, affectionately known as "Puds", 73, of Coatesville, PA, passed away, Friday, April 8, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Coatesville, Bert was the daughter of the late Edward and Pearl Irene (Jackson) Paskings. At an early age, she and her family moved to West Chester, PA where she was educated through the public...

Mar 30, 2022

James Edward Nelson, Sr, "Jimmy", passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, PA. He was 63 years old.

Jimmy was born in West Chester, PA, in 1958, to the late Ernest Clayton Nelson, Sr., and Arlene J. (McCarraher) Nelson. He was the husband of Santana Tabb-Bey, and the father of James Edward...

Mar 29, 2022

Our brother, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend, Jeffrey Leon Robinson, 64, transitioned on March 29, 2022, in Atlanta, GA after a courageous battle with cancer. Few people knew he was sick and that's the way he wanted it. His mantra was "I'll ride it til the wheels come off".

Jeffrey was born on August 11, 1957, to...

Mar 29, 2022

Early Tuesday morning, March 29, 2022, Sommai Duedunge Barkman, of Parkesburg, PA, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at her home.  She was 82 years old.

Sommai was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She was the beloved wife of Joseph W. Barkman with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage. She was the mother of Nina...

Mar 28, 2022

Danielle Marie Keating Nyce entered into rest on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 49 years of age.

She was born June 12, 1972, to William and Patricia Keating in Jersey City, NJ. She was the wife of Jeff Nyce.

A beacon of love, she dedicated her life to teaching youth at Chichester Middle School in...

Mar 25, 2022

Yvonne B. Dorsey, "Bonnie", 59, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Mable Edna Dorsey. She was the widow of Anthony Verille.

Bonnie was a bartender for many years. She enjoyed watching movies including the Five Heartbeats, and...

Mar 25, 2022

Joanne P. Lee, 84, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Pocopson Home Facility in West Chester, PA.

Born in Roxboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie F. and Dora D. Paylor. She was the wife of William H. Lee, Sr. with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Mar 19, 2022

Bertha Mae Macon, 93, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Park House Nursing Center in Royersford, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Wood and Amanda Vincent Wood. She was the widow of Herbert D. Macon with whom she shared many years of marriage.

Mar 13, 2022

Jacquita Lanette Thompson-Wilkerson, "Quita", 49, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her residence.

Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Vanessa Thompson Lewis and James N. Griffy.

Jacquita was a 1990 graduate of Octorara High School. She attended Delaware County Community College. Jacquita enjoyed doing hair...

Mar 12, 2022

Darrel Keith Norman, affectionately known as "Shaddy Dad", was born on February 8, 1957, in Coatesville, PA. to the late Alexander M. Norman, Sr., and Janet Louise (Harris) Norman. He was one of seven children (four boys and three girls). He graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High in 1975.

Darrel was a well-known and respected electrician for...

Mar 10, 2022

Darnell Butterfield, 61, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at his residence.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Lee and Carrether Butterfield. He was a 1979 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School. After high school, he enlisted into the United States Army.

Darnell enjoyed taking his...

Mar 4, 2022

On Friday, March 4, 2022, Shakeel Khan Ghauri, of Villanova, PA, formerly of Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan, passed away at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 69 years old.

Born in Punjab, Pakistan, he was the son of Abdul Wahid Ghauri and Khurshid Anwar. He was the husband of Humaira Qayyum.

The Salat-al-Janazah funeral...

Mar 2, 2022

Marcella Vaughn, 74, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Marvin and Margaret Shuff. She was raised by her grandmother, Bessie Bread.  Marcella received her education from the Atlantic City public school...

Feb 27, 2022

**** Due to inclement weather, the memorial service for Dyon Thompson is postponed to a later date **** Dyon Samuel Marquis Thompson, 28,  was taken from us suddenly on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Dyon was born in East Norriton, PA on August 12, 1993. Dyon enjoyed driving, gaming, skateboarding, and chilling with his friends and family. He had an energetic...

Feb 25, 2022

Steven Lewis Parker, 63, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Promedica in Laureldale, PA.   Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Gertrude (Parker) Roane and Mitchell Washington, Sr.

He is survived by his companion of 19 years, Kim Scott; daughters, Tynesha Hines of Georgia, Colleen Quinones of Philadelphia; siblings:...

Feb 24, 2022

George John McFetridge, Jr., 61, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away suddenly on February 24, 2022. He was the youngest son of George McFetridge, Sr., and Florence Crager McFetridge.

George attended Great Valley High School graduating with the class of 1979. He completed training at Central Chester County Vocational-Technical School in 1982. He worked with his brother-in-law...

Feb 24, 2022

Leroy Paul Hill, age 61, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on February 24, 2022.

Leroy was born in November 1960 in West Chester, PA.  He attended Coatesville Area Public Schools.  He abided by the code of servanthood during most of his life.  He earned his living by helping any willing and who would ask with yard care...

Feb 21, 2022

Ivery Louise Jenkins, 89, passed away peacefully, on Monday, February 21, 2022, surrounded by her family, at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA.  Born in West Grove, PA, Ivery was the daughter of the late Paul Brison and Grace Morrison Brison.  She was the wife of the late James William Jenkins, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

Feb 19, 2022

Lamar "Maurey" Andre Boyer Sr., 42, of Houston, TX, formerly of Coatesville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born on Thursday, March 22, 1979, at Lancaster Osteopathic Hospital of Lancaster, PA to Regina Purcell of Coatesville PA, and Benjamin Dorsey of Columbia PA. He was raised in Coatesville and educated...