Joan Lee Wilkerson
Nov 3, 2025
Joan Lee Wilkerson, 85, of Thorndale, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.
She was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee Wilks and Joseph Broadnax. Joan was born on December 25, 1939, in Downingtown PA. She spent over 30 years at a job in West Chester working as...
Charles Henry Tate
Nov 1, 2025
***This obituary is posted by request of local family members***
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, after 102 years living life fully, Charles Henry Tate departed this world engulfed in the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Charles was born on June 30, 1923, to the late John and Clara Tate.
Charles...
Jahmir Semaj Pennington
Oct 29, 2025
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Jahmir Semaj Pennington of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away at Paoli Hospital at the tender age of sixteen.
Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Jahmir was the beloved son of Shakira London and Christopher Morgan, as well as Michael Tilghman, who helped raise him, all of Coatesville. He was affectionately known as "Mir," "Mir-Mir,"...
Abdul Malik
Oct 29, 2025
Notice of Passing
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Abdul Malik, of West Chester, PA, passed away at the Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was 89 years old.
The ceremonial ghusl was performed at 10:15 AM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Coatesville, PA. The Salat...
Mark Finucane
Oct 24, 2025
Mark Finucane set sail on his final voyage on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his wife and three daughters. A sailor at heart and a storyteller by nature, he lived his life like the sea: fierce, steadfast, and always full of adventure.
Born in Chester, PA, Mark's childhood was punctuated by afternoons on the basketball court and...
Yvonne B. (Lambert) Toney
Oct 20, 2025
Yvonne B. Toney, a beloved and pioneering educator, was born on June 12, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, Yvonne was one of two children born to the late Jules Lambert and Pearl Woodley Lambert Whitelow. After her father died, she was raised by her mother and stepfather. She was known as Von or Vonnie by her close family and friends....
David D. Dantzler
Oct 19, 2025
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, David D. Dantzler, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. David was 78 years old.
Born in Coatesville, David was the son of the late David Dantzler, Jr. and Betty Ruth Alston Dantzler. He was affectionately known as " D.D. and Geech" by his family and friends.
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Loretta (Mitchell) Byrd
Oct 17, 2025
Loretta Byrd was born a coal miner's daughter in the mountains of Maybeury, West Virginia. She was the second of five children born to the late Willie and Willie Mae Mitchell. Loretta accepted Christ as her Savior at a young age and was an active member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Many of her most cherished childhood memories...
Geraldine M. Taylor Scott
Oct 17, 2025
Geraldine M. Taylor Scott, 76, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Taylor and Marie J. High Taylor. She was the beloved wife of John C. Scott, with whom she shared 8 years of marriage.
Geraldine received her early education...
Kathaleen (Pouncy) Blake
Oct 13, 2025
Notification of Passing
On Monday, October 13, 2025, Kathaleen (Pouncy) Blake, passed away at her residence in Coatesville, PA. She was 73 years old.
Condolences may be shared through the guestbook link on this memorial page, where you may also light a candle in Kathaleen's memory.
Joyce L. (Dripps) Black
Oct 2, 2025
Joyce Lynn Black, 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
Born on March 11, 1953, in Media, Pennsylvania, Joyce lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a spirit of generosity that touched all who knew her.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Joyce shared her life...
Valerie Stewart Breaker
Sep 29, 2025
A Time to Be Born: Valerie Stewart Breaker, affectionately known as Val, Chubby, and Nana was born to the late Johnson and Ryde White. One of the many distinguished traits that made Valerie unique is that she was born 4 minutes before her fraternal twin sister, Vevelyn. Oh, what an inseparable pair those "White" girls were. They were born...
Carolyn L. Sims
Sep 26, 2025
On Friday, September 26, 2025, Carolyn Louise Sims, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord, from the Twin Pines Healthcare Center in West Grove, PA.
Carolyn Louise Sims, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Twin Pines Healthcare Center in West Grove, PA. Born in Coatesville, Carolyn was the...
Adrienne C. King
Sep 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Adrienne Christina King, affectionately known as "Agie," announces her unexpected passing into eternal rest at the age of 66Â on Monday afternoon, September 22, 2025, at her residence.
Born in Coatesville, PA, on November 22, 1958, Adrienne graduated from Coatesville Area High School with a focus in cosmetology....
Charles Allen ("Al") Sturgill
Sep 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Charles Allen Sturgill
1967 – 2025
Charles Allen "Al" Sturgill, age 58, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, surrounded by love.
A man who found peace in the stillness of nature, he was most at home among the mountains. Whether walking wooded trails or simply breathing in the...
Ronald Gay
Sep 20, 2025
Notification of Passing
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, Ronald Gay, of Avondale, PA, passed away at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA. He was 87 years old.
Condolences may be shared through the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are welcome to light a candle in his memory.
Roy H. (Howard) Mcclain, Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Roy Howard McClain, Jr., 84, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the West Chester Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Chester, PA.
Born in Lamison, Alabama, he was the son of the late Roy Howard McClain, Sr., Dessie Ree Norton McKee, and stepfather, James McKee.
He was known...
Ghazala Warris
Sep 13, 2025
Notification of Passing
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Ghazala Warris, of Downingtown, PA, passed away at home. She was 75 years old.
An Islamic funeral and burial service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 725 Merchant St, Coatesville, PA.
Burial will be in Fairview...
Jean Heath Thomas
Sep 9, 2025
Notification of Passing
Jean Heath Thomas, of West Brandywine township in Coatesville, PA, passed away at Freedom Village in West Brandywine. She was 77 years old.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late George Brinton Thomas, Jr., and Gusta Jane (Heath) Thomas.
A private cremation has been arranged.
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Michael L. Perry
Sep 8, 2025
Michael Lee Perry, passed away at his Coatesville, PA home on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1961, Michael was the son of the late Vivian Irene (Walker) Perry and Wallace Lee Perry.
He was educated in the Coatesville Area School District and went on to join the...
