Jan 6, 2022

Butch's story: His earthly chapter ended on January 6, 2022, with his daughter holding his hand and his wife by his side. His unique spirit came to this planet to be the first son of Ellsworth and Bertha Stokes. If you had the pleasure of spending time with him, you have experienced several chapters of his life. The chapters...

Jan 5, 2022

Earl Plater, 83, of West Chester, PA passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the Brandywine Hall in West Chester, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA, Earl was the son of the late Rosa and James L. Plater. He was the youngest of his siblings. His mother died when he was just a child, so he was raised...

Jan 4, 2022

Desertray Lee Miles, 51, of Exton, PA passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester. Born in Coatesville, PA, Des was the daughter of the late Dorothy Shank and Ron Delahoy.

She was the wife of Charles R. Miles with whom she shared 32 years of marriage. Des loved going to...

Jan 4, 2022

Marie A. (Washington) Spann entered the world in grand splendor on December 20, 1958, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She was born in love to her parents, the late George D. and Gwendolyn (Morton) Washington who also bore and raised seven children, three girls, and four boys. In her early years, Marie attended Tabernacle Baptist Church - Coatesville. Marie was spiritual...

Jan 2, 2022

Wilbur C. Hamilton, 77, of Wilmington, DE, departed this life on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE.

He was the father of, Waltina Bowman-Coulbourn, DeNorris Bowman, and the late Michele R. Hamilton, who passed away in 2021.

Condolences may be shared at the guestbook link on this memorial page.

Jan 1, 2022

Joseph Howard Parrish, 86, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at  Heatherwood Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA.

Joseph was born on May 15, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri.  He was the son of the late Fanny Margaret (Hembree) and Joseph Howard Parrish.

He was the husband of Alma Jane...

Dec 29, 2021

In Philadelphia, PA, August 13,1935, Arnett Murray was born. She is predeceased by her parents: Catherine Moragne and James Burton; brothers: Donald and Joseph Greene, sister: Myrtle Cheeseborough, her precious son: Charles H. Murray, and the love of life Charles H. Murray. The Lord called Arnett home on December 29, 2021.

Arnett graduated from South Philly High...

Dec 28, 2021

On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, Aline Coté-Ruel, of Downingtown, formerly of Montreal, Canada, passed away at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. She was 91 years old.

Aline is survived by her son, Gilles Ruel (wife Simone Richardson); daughter-in-law, Diane Ruel; two granddaughters, Janice Aline Ruel, and Shamica J. Richardson; great-grandson, Bryson Earl Richardson; sister, Yolande Thériault; sister-in-law,...

Dec 28, 2021

Minnie L. White, 91, of Coatesville, PA passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her residence.

Born in Shady Grove, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late John Rubin Lovelace and Callie Agee Lovelace. She was the wife of the late Lester G. White with whom she shared many years of marriage until his passing in...

Dec 19, 2021

John Bradford Lewis, 90, a life-long resident of South Coatesville, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his residence.

He was the son of the late John Lewis of Cape Charles, VA and the late Bessie Bryant-Lewis of Winnabow, NC.  John was the husband of the late Leala Bell Davis-Lewis with whom he shared 46...

Dec 18, 2021

Margaret Mary "Peggy" Dillard, 74, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Margaret Mary (Davis) Morris and Frank Dillard. She was the wife of Larry Allen Stevens with whom she shared 47 years together. Peggy, as she was affectionately...

Dec 13, 2021

James L. Smith, 62, of Pomeroy, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Green Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Malvern, PA.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry Lee Smith and Eva I (Butler) Smith.

James was a 1978 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School.

He enjoyed...

Dec 12, 2021

Baby Elias Randolph, was the expected baby boy of his mother and father, Shaiya and James.

He was received into the arms of Jesus, on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Condolences may be offered to the family at the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are...

Dec 12, 2021

Pastor Tammy M. Ford, of Jeffersonville, PA, formerly of Devon, PA, went home to be with the Lord, early Sunday morning on December 12, 2021, at the Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norristown, PA.

Pastor Tammy Ford was born and raised in Devon Pennsylvania on November 18, 1961, daughter of Angeline Turner and the late Thomas...

Dec 11, 2021

Annie Elizabeth Crawford, age 75, entered eternal rest on December 11, 2021, at her residence in Coatesville, PA.

Annie was born on September 23, 1946, in Reading, PA. She was the youngest daughter of William and Viola Crawford. Annie was educated in the Reading School System where she graduated from High School in 1964.

Annie...

Dec 7, 2021

In Memory of Robin M. Bressler-Holmes

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

December 10, 1983 – December 7, 2021

Heaven Gained Another Angel. Robin may be gone from our sight, but never gone from our hearts. Your Wings were ready, but we were not.

Robin passed away surrounded by Her loved ones on December 7,...

Dec 7, 2021

Virginia Shirley Mayo Taggart, 84, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the Brandywine Hospital.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ida B. (Cobbage) and Edward Hollingsworth. She was the widow of the late Robert Taggart, Sr., who passed away in 2012.

Virginia was a 1955...

Dec 7, 2021

Melvin James Anderson IV, 52, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 7, 2021. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Joanne Paulette (Lewis) Anderson and the late Melvin James Anderson, III.

He was a graduate of West Chester East High School and received a certification in painting and decorating from Avon Grove...

Dec 7, 2021

E'Lena Denise Robinson was born on September 19, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Marva (Hughes) and James Davis Robinson III.

Born in Coatesville, she was a graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School and earned several credits from Widener University. She had been employed at Barkley Friends Hall Senior Living for 35 years.

Dec 3, 2021

Rosemary Faith Misina, 73, of Honey Brook, PA, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

Rosemary was born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1948, the daughter of the late Isabella Schaefer.

She was the mother of daughter; Shana Kelly (husband Jason) of Honey...