Jan 20, 2022

Franklin B. Styer III, 69, of Coatesville, PA passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.  Born in Coatesville, PA, the son of the late Franklin B. Styer, Jr. and Myrtle Gordon Styer.

Frank was employed as a material handler for Frito Lay for 10 years.

He enjoyed playing chess, pinochle and was an avid reader. He...

Jan 15, 2022

As-salaamu alaikum Brothers and Sisters, We are extremely saddened to inform you that Dr. Harris Tahir, husband of sister Rashida, passed away suddenly in the early hours of today, Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his residence. Dr. Harris was 52 years old. He leaves behind his wife (sister Rashida) and three daughters. May Allah(swt) forgive his shortcomings and accept...

Jan 13, 2022

Dennis M. Westbrook, 70, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in his home after a several-year battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his mother, Marion Teresa Mason (Hasenflue-Westbrook), his father, Donald Leroy Westbrook, his brothers Donald Francis Westbrook, George Edward Westbrook. He is survived by his son, Christopher M. Christian and wife Carrie Christian, his grandchildren:...

Jan 11, 2022

Elmer Treadwell, age 82, passed away on January 11, 2022. Born May 5, 1939 in Myers Camp (S. Coatesville, PA), he was the seventh child to the late Sarah (Washington) and Eddie Treadwell.

Elmer was a life-long resident of Coatesville attending Hustonville and Hephzibah (East Fallowfield) Elementary schools and graduating with honors from S. Horace Scott High...

Jan 11, 2022

Harold Franklin Ford, Jr., 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on January 11, 2022.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harold and Gertrude (London) Ford.

Harold attended the Coatesville area public schools and was a 1968 graduate of CASH. He was a talented athlete who excelled in track and basketball. He was energetic...

Jan 9, 2022

Our dad and husband, Melvin Warren Purcell Sr, 72, born and raised in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022.

He was educated in the Coatesville Area School District where he ran Track and Field.

After high school, he went into the Marine Corps where he served in Okinawa Japan. After he was...

Jan 7, 2022

Sandra Turner-Barnes was Lawnside, New Jersey's consummate "Cadillac Lady," a celebrated poet a jazz artist.  She was sassy yet serious...playful and spontaneous.   Yet, her principal joy was her intimate spiritual relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sandra acknowledged Christ's grace and His gifts as the source of her faith, health, and strength. Sandra authored four books of...

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...