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Baby Abraham Jaffar Sagir

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.

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

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

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

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

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.  All are welcome to light a candle in her memory.

Constance D. Hardy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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