Nov 27, 2021

De'Jar Lenzie Jones was brought forth in praise on August 24, 1994, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Tenesia Ann Jones and Damar Lamont Sanchez.

Raised in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, De'Jar attended the Coatesville Area public schools.

De'Jar graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 2013.

He was known for his...

Nov 25, 2021

In the early morning of Thursday, November 25, 2021, "Thanksgiving", Pearl Jeanette Cannon (Barrett) Byers answered God's final call and surrendered her earthly life over to her Lord. We wished her not to go, but she had to answer the Master's call.

Pearl was a faithful servant and belonged to several churches over the years until health...

Nov 20, 2021

Deacon Joseph F. Owens, the loving husband of Sister Cynthia Owens entered into eternal rest, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Pembrooke Rehabilitation Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Deacon Joseph lovingly remembered as "Joe" or "Joey", was 64 years old.   Born on September 22, 1957, Deacon Joe was one of the last few babies born at the Valley...

Nov 19, 2021

Megan Ann Luff, of Downingtown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 19, 2021.  She was 37 years old.

Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Harry W. Luff and Patricia M. (Keen) Luff.

In addition to her parents, Megan is survived by one son, Julian Rose; two daughters, Ava O'Brien, and Olivia...

Nov 19, 2021

Patricia Styer Jacks, 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Pocopson Home in West Chester, PA.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Styer and Viola White Styer.  Patty was the wife of Richard Jacks with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.

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Nov 19, 2021

On Friday, November 19, 2021, Salwa M. James-Zied, of West Chester, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital. Salwa was 58 years old.

Salwa was born in Alexandria, Egypt, the daughter of the late Mohamed Hamed and Fardous Mohamed Tuqi Eldeen.

She was the wife of Ahmed Mohamed Anwar, and is survived by; two sons, ...

Nov 18, 2021

On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Otis E. Williams, Jr., of Honey Brook, PA, passed away suddenly. He was 72 years old.

Born in Pitt County of Bethel, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Otis E. Williams, Sr., and Mamie (Stills) Williams. He was the husband of the late Gail A. (Smith) Williams who recently...

Nov 13, 2021

Arlene O. Ward, "Aunt Snookie", 100, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Ocoee Florida.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Effie Oliphant. She was proceeded in death by her husband James "Bud" Ward: children, Audrey "Bunny" Ward, Gregory "Pete" Ward; dear family daughter, Iris Waller-Taltoan, and step-son,...

Nov 13, 2021

Link to the Philadelphua Inquirer  Obituary : https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/harriet-holmes-smith-obituary-philadelphia-coatesville-20211129.html

Harriet Holmes Smith was born in Mineola, New York. She was the daughter of the late Herman Lee Holmes and Harriet Odessa Key Holmes.  She was known as "Baby Sis" by her family. Harriet received her early education in segregated schools in Aiken, South Carolina. She graduated from Martha...

Nov 13, 2021

Priscilla Lane Phillips, 82, of Coatesville, PA passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Brandywine Hospital in Caln, PA.

Born in Thomasville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Rheba Davis Ward and the late Roger Phillips. She was affectionately known as Pat or Patsy by her family and friends.

Patsy was a 1957...

Nov 8, 2021

Ronald Rex Doran, Jr., 51, of Coatesville, PA, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Ron was born in Coatesville, the son of Ronald R. Doran, Sr., and Patricia Rose (Palumbo) Doran. He was educated in the Coatesville Area School District.

Please check back for more obituary information.

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Nov 6, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Mosby Lewis, Sr., 79, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Brandywine Hospital in Caln Township, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John Lewis and Bessie Bryant Lewis.   He was the husband of Suzette B. Twyman. Joe lived most of his life in South Coatesville and was educated in...

Oct 28, 2021

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Garrett Trent (Gary) Davis, 62, of Downingtown, PA, quietly passed away at home.

Born in Downingtown, in 1959, he was the son of the late Martha (Boggs) Colbert and Lester Davis.

Gary was a 1977 graduate of Downingtown High School. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the U.S....

Oct 22, 2021

On Friday, October 22, 2021, Michele R. Hamilton of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Brandywine Hospital. She was 54 years old.

Michele was born in Savannah, Georgia, in 1967, the daughter of Wilbur Hamilton and the late Beatrice Lee Bowman. She was the mother of daughter Mahogni M. Clark.

In addition to her daughter Mahogni,...

Oct 20, 2021

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 6:07 PM, Michael Isaiah Green-Jackson entered this world at 20 weeks and three days, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He lived for two hours after his birth.

Michael's name was chosen and given to him by his grandmother Pastor Michelle Torres. His name means "who is like...

Oct 18, 2021

Baby Valentina Milan Mercado-Turner, was only here for a very short time. She passed away at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA, on Monday, October 18, 2021.

Valentina was the baby of Nilka Mercado and Willie Turner. Valentina Milan will be remembered.

Family and friends may share an encouraging word at the guestbook link on...

Oct 14, 2021

***Update*** There will be a special service for honoring the life of  Ruby Perry Smith on Sunday January 9, 2022 from 1:00 PM at the Yocum Institute, 3000 Penn Ave, West Lawn, PA

All are welcome.

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Ruby Perry Smith, 81, of Reading, PA, formerly of Coatesville, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021,...

Oct 13, 2021

Mary Francis Washington, 64, of Lancaster, PA, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Kennett Square, PA, in 1957, she was the daughter of Linda May (Goodwin) Washington, and the late Edward Rudolph Washington. She was the wife of Walter L. Butcher IV.

Sissy, as she was affectionately known by family and...

Oct 11, 2021

Donald Edward Dorsey Jr. went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2021. He was the son of Elizabeth Ann Dorsey and Donald Edward Dorsey Sr.  He was affectionately known as Don by his family and friends. He was born on March 10, 1970 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Don was a 1988 graduate of Oxford Area Senior...

Oct 8, 2021

James W. Roberson, "Robie", 82, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Paoli Memorial Hospital in Paoli, PA.

James was born in Mounds, Illinois, on September 12, 1939. He was the son of the late John Johnson.

After graduating from high school, James enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, served several...