Obituaries
Obituaries
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Baby Abraham Jaffar Sagir
Sep 14, 2022
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, little baby boy Abraham Jaffar Sagir, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away. He was only one month old.
Little Abraham was born in West Chester, PA, to his father, and mother, Jaffar Sagir Mohamed, and Sajida Moneer.
A ceremonial ghusl, and salat al-janazah funeral prayer were held on Friday, September...
James Cody, Sr.
Sep 6, 2022
James Cody, Sr., 81, of Coatesville, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Bessie McDonald and Manrick S. Cody, Sr. He was one of seven siblings and was affectionately known as "Jimmy" by his family and friends. He was raised on Summit Avenue in Paoli,...
Zachary Thomas Bicking
Aug 30, 2022
Zachary Thomas Bicking, of Lancaster County, PA (most recently residing in Chester County), lost his long battle with addiction, on August 30, 2022, at the age of 30.
He is survived by the many who loved him - his partner, Annemarie Fasnacht; his sons, Isaiah, Drayvin, and Zayne; his parents, Mimi and Shane Bicking; his siblings, Madeline,...
Devonia E. Wright
Aug 26, 2022
Devonia E. Wright, "Bonnie" was born to the late Joseph C. and Ethel Yarbrough on March 19, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA.
Bonnie was raised in Yeadon, PA, and attended St. Philomena Catholic School in Lansdowne, PA. She completed her high school education at Bartram and graduated in 1965. She received a Master's Degree in Nursing from Lincoln...
Sarah M. Whitaker
Aug 26, 2022
Sarah Mae Whitaker, 80, of Coatesville, PA passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Abigail Belle and Charles Miller. She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Whitaker.
Sarah was employed as a nurse's assistant at the Coatesville VA Hospital for over 30...
Annie Sinclair Pettus
Aug 24, 2022
On Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Annie Sinclair Pettus, of Thorndale, PA, formerly of Saluda, South Carolina, passed away quietly at home. She was 87 years old.
A private cremation was held.
Condolences May be shared at the guestbook link on this memorial page. Â All are welcome to light a candle in her memory.
Constance D. Hardy
Aug 23, 2022
Constance D. Hardy was born on March 29, 1934, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of two daughters born to the late Eshmon and Marjorie P. Harville-Gay. Connie was the wife of the late Joseph J. Hardy and the mother of one son, Joseph Monroe Hardy.
Connie received her early education from the Coatesville Area Public...
Partha Mukherjee
Aug 22, 2022
Partha Mukherjee, is no more with us. He left for the heavenly abode, on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was 49 years old.
Partha was born in Kolkata, West Bangalore, India, to the late Satyaranjan Mukherjee and Aruna Acharya Mukherjee. He was the husband of the late Samhita Chatterjee, who passed away in 2021.
He...
Jeannette Blakely
Aug 21, 2022
Jeannette Blakely, 76, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her residence.
Jeannette was born in Coatesville, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Margaret Mary (Morris) Davis and Frank Dillard. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Blakely.
She leaves her son, Robert L. Blakely (Carla); daughter, Coradaneen Blakely-Ortiz,...
John O. Johnson
Aug 19, 2022
In the midnight hour on Friday, August 19, 2022, GOD dispatched his angels to summon our father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, John O. Johnson. GOD granted him 84 years to tabernacle here among us.
On July 19, 1938, John O. Johnson was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to the late Albert "Busty" Johnson and Alice Curry Johnson. ...
Paulette D. Lewis
Aug 18, 2022
Paulette D. Lewis, 68, of Coatesville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Paulette was born on October 18, 1953, in Coatesville, PA, to Alberta Jennings Alston and the late Harvey Lenzie Alston.
Paulette graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1972, where she was a member...
Eugene R. Garner
Aug 18, 2022
Eugene R. Garner, Sr., 77 of Coatesville passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Paoli Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ivanell Stewart Garner with whom he shared 37 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, PA. he was the son of the late Joseph and Alberta Johnson Garner.
Eugene was a...
Betty Lou Harris
Aug 15, 2022
Betty Lou Harris was born on February 15th, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Iceylina (Harris) Sutton and Robert Gordon.
She was a graduate of S. Horace Scott Senior High School, class of 1965. Having a desire to care for others, Betty was employed at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Coatesville for more than...
Crystal L. Dodson-Pulley
Aug 6, 2022
Crystal Lea Dodson-Pulley, affectionately known as Crysti, was born on April 13, 1974 in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was unexpectedly called home on August 6, 2022.
Crysti was a graduate of West Chester East High School. She then attended The Real HU, Hampton University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Disorders and Sciences....
Mary E. Fortune
Aug 6, 2022
Mary E. Fortune, 83, of Honey Brook, PA passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA.
She was the oldest of seven children born to the late William Paul Brown, Sr., and Mattie Sue (Howse) Brown.
She was a 1958 graduate of Haynes High School in Nashville, TN. She attended...
Coranetta Y. Moss
Aug 3, 2022
Coranetta Y. Moss of Coatesville, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital. She was 64 years old.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Jane Mobley and Oscar York. She leaves her children, grandchildren, siblings, and many relatives and friends.
The ghusl (Muslim washing and shrouding of the body)...
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
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
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
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...

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