Dec 15, 2025

Betty Jane London Webb, affectionately known as "Betts" by her family and friends, was born on January 21, 1945, in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania. She peacefully passed away in her sleep on December 15, 2025, at the Phoenix Center in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Gertrude Ford and Moultrie L. Toney. She was united...

Dec 13, 2025

Life began for Metteree Julia Smith in Cheraw, South Carolina, on November 3, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Harley and Ora Ellerbe Smith. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Metteree departed this life at the age of eighty-eight years.

Mett's journey began at the Historic James Adams School, continuing through her graduation from Scott High...

Dec 8, 2025

Deborah Jean Delaware, 72, of Devon, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Paoli Memorial Hospital.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bertha Margaret (Delaware) Jacobs.

Debbie dedicated her career to marketing research and consumer insights, beginning at Chiltan Research in Radnor and later serving as...

Dec 8, 2025

Robert Lee Winchester, 83, of Coatesville, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late William Winchester and Charlotte Freeland Harris. Bob attended the Coatesville area public schools and graduated from S. Horace Scott Senior High School....

Nov 30, 2025

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Robert Theodore Marshall Sr., age 91, of Orlando, Florida, and formerly of Coatesville, PA, peacefully transitioned into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband of more than 50 years to his wife, Carolyn, a father, grandfather,...

Nov 29, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the vibrant life of Andre Hughston. Born on December 15, 1966, he was the cherished son of Stanley Hughston Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland, and Karen Hughston (Sanders) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Andre was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system. After graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School, Class of...

Nov 25, 2025

William B. Cuff, Jr., 85, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the PhoenixCare Center in Phoenixville.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the only child of the late William Butler Cuff, Sr. and Anna Mae (Hampton) Cuff. He was known as "Bill Jr." by his family and friends. He was a...

Nov 13, 2025

Brenda Marie Edwards, 71, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the West Chester Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Claude Edwards, Sr., and Edith Herndon Edwards.

She received her early education from the Coatesville Area School District. She graduated...

Nov 13, 2025

Notification of Passing

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Bilkees S. Lambe, of Exton, PA, passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA. She was 64 years old.

Muslim burial service will be observed on Friday, November, 14, 2025. The ceremonial ghusl will take place at 9:00 AM at Wright Funeral...

Nov 12, 2025

Life Story

Linda M. Hoxter, a woman of profound spirituality and boundless love for animals, lived a life that resonated with compassion and purpose. Born on September 20, 1958, in Philadelphia, Linda's journey was marked by her dedication to nurturing life in all its forms.

Early Life and Education

From a young age,...

Nov 6, 2025

On the afternoon of Thursday, November 6, 2025, Adriana Angelica Padilla, of Yonkers, New York, and a recent resident of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania, after a prolonged stay. She was 89 years old.

Adriana was born in Lares, Puerto Rico, on December 2, 1935, to parents Alejandro Crespo and Angelica Victoria...

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...

Nov 1, 2025

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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...

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,"...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...