Aug 4, 2021

James Leon (Jimmy) Toland, Jr., 85, of Coatesville, PA passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence. James was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 10, 1935, a son of the late Vivian (White) Arnold and stepfather Andrew (Cooly) Arnold and father James Hawkins Toland.

He was the husband of Brenda V. Culclasure Toland with whom...

Jul 31, 2021

Teresa Marie Moon, 39, of Coatesville, PA departed this life on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at home.  She was born on March 18, 1982, in Pittsburgh, PA. Teresa grew up in the Harrisburg area and attended Red Land High School in Lewisberry. ​She is survived by her children, Aariyanna Moon, Rey-Anthony Sanchez, Julia Sanchez and River Moon; parents, LeRoy...

Jul 30, 2021

Jasie Cheden Parker, 85, of Coatesville, PA passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at home.  Born in Columbia, SC he was the son of the late Amos and Alberta Gillie Parker.

Jasie was a handyman and a laborer. He loved to read books, newspapers, and news journals. He was known to be up on current events. He...

Jul 29, 2021

Priscilla Mae Johnson, 91, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021, at home.

Born in Malden, Massachusetts on February 14, 1930, Priscilla was the daughter of the late Charles Arthur Jackson and Helen E. Moody Jackson.

Priscilla was the wife of Walter P. Johnson who she married in 1948. Together they shared 73...

Jul 28, 2021

Minister Rodger James "Bucky" Johnson, Sr., 78 of Coatesville, PA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Rodger was born in South Coatesville, PA on September 5, 1942, the son of Dorothy I. (Johnson) Harrell, and the late James Leroy Davis, Sr.  He was raised by his great grandmother, Hattie Harris who was a...

Jul 27, 2021

Gary Vincent Alston, "Rock", 57, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Gary was born in Coatesville, PA on August 30, 1963, to Alberta (Jennings) Alston and the late Harvey Lenzie Alston.

Gary played basketball while attending Scott Intermediate High School and graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1981.

He was...

Jul 19, 2021

Howard Henry Hill, Jr., 68, of West Brandywine in Coatesville, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at his residence.

Born in Santa Clara County, San Jose, California, he was one of four children born to the late Howard Henry Hill, Sr, and Dorothy Louise (Christman) Hill.

Howard worked for Lukens Steel for many years....

Jul 18, 2021

Velva Fay Toler, nee May, age 97, passed away in Downingtown, PA on July 18, 2021 after suffering a stroke.

Born in Big Ugly, West Virginia on September 18, 1923, Velva was the daughter of the late Hezekiah and Eva (Estep) May.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert and her son Vernon...

Jul 18, 2021

Juanita Mildred Parr Richardson, 82, of Coatesville, PA was called home to be with the Lord on "the Lord's Day" Sunday, July 18, 2021. Born in Coatesville, Juanita was the oldest of three children born to the late Adam F. Parr, Sr. and Margaret Brown Parr. Juanita was the wife of the late George Earl Richardson with whom she...

Jul 9, 2021

Robert D. Hovington Sr., devoted father and grandfather, transitioned peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2021 at the age of 93 at his home in Lothian, Maryland.

He was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Priscilla Hovington and David Luff, where he attended West Chester Area schools.

Robert...

Jul 3, 2021

James Lee Miles, 62, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Wayne Center in Delaware County, PA. He was born on January 4, 1959, at the Historic Clement W. Atkinson Hospital in Coatesville, PA to the late Arlester and Claudia Mae (Blakeney) Miles.

Jimmy was educated in the Coatesville Area School District...

Jun 26, 2021

James Bacon, 52, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on June 26, 2021.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of James Faust and the late Barbara Bacon Perry.  He was the beloved husband of Scherherazade Long-Bacon with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. James was affectionately known as "Jake" or "Jimmy" by his family and...

Jun 19, 2021

Baby girl Hartlee Nasiyah Fulbright, passed away unexpectedly June 19, 2021 at the Chester County Hospital.

Hartlee was the beloved daughter of Dyeisha Boyd and Leonard Fulbright, Jr.

Her expected arrival brought joy and happiness to her family which warmed the hearts of everyone connected to them.

The love of her memory will...

Jun 14, 2021

Ruby Mae Kidd transitioned from this life on Monday, June 14, 2021, to take her place with the King at the blessed age of 88. Ruby touched many lives while on her Christian journey.

Ruby was born to the late Louis and Katie Calhoun on February 14, 1933, in Richmond, VA. Ruby was educated in the Richmond...

Jun 11, 2021

On Friday, the 11th of June, 2021, Khwaja Mohammad Islam Siddiqui, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully at his residence in Wilmington, DE.  He was 81 years old.

Khwaja was born in Amroh, India, the son of the late Mubarak and Hajirah Siddiqui.  He was the husband of Atiya Faruqu Siddiqui.

The Salat al...

Jun 8, 2021

Genease A. Brown, "Neicey", 57, of Reading, PA passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the Reading Hospital – Tower Health, West Reading, PA in Berks County.

Genease was a lifelong resident of Reading. Born on June 26, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Genease B. Ruffin and Andrew Jackson Ruffin. She was also the...

Jun 1, 2021

Just the other day, Nell Jackson, 75, of Coatesville, PA, slipped away at her home on Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Nell was born in Cheraw, South Carolina, on March 12, 1946, to the late Frances (Jones) Buchanan and Bozie Buchanan.

She was the wife of the late Alfred Jackson, Sr....

May 30, 2021

Daryl Anthony Perry, Jr. was brought forth in praise on July 24, 2002, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the baby boy of Yvonne E. Smith Perry and Pastor Daryl Perry, Sr.

Raised in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Daryl attended the Coatesville Area public schools.  He was known for his skillful athletic abilities. He excelled in football, track,...

May 30, 2021

A Day of Remembrance

MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

A Blanket Tribute will be held at 10:00 AM on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, 725 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Thank you everyone who came out and let us display their blankets with the community.

A Veterans...

May 28, 2021

On Friday, May 28, 2021, Dr. Sarwat Iqbal, passed away at Jefferson University Hospital in Center City, Philadelphia, PA.  She was 71 years old.

Born in Jhang Saddar, Pakistan, she was the daughter of the late Iqbal Hussain and Razia Begum.  She was the wife of Dr. Javed Iqbal.

The ceremonial Ghusl will take place...