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...

May 23, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and regret that the family of Alexis A. Keasley announces that she was given a pair of angel wings on Sunday, May 23rd, 2021, after incurring injuries from a car accident on Saturday, May 22nd. It is hard to accept that God chose to give her wings so early (she was 8 years old),...

May 23, 2021

Alice Annette Bowman, 56, of Mountville, PA, passed away early Sunday morning on May 23, 2021, at the Susquehanna Nursing Home and Rehab in Columbia, PA.

Alice was born in West Chester, PA, on July 29, 1964, the daughter of the late Beatrice (Bowman) Lee, and Rodney Boddy, Sr.

Alice loved spending time with her...

May 21, 2021

On Friday, May 21, 2021, Adele Butler McLennan, 83, passed away at her home in Coatesville. The daughter of the late Margaret (Fine) Butler and Lee David Butler, Adele was born on March 14, 1938 in Washington, D.C.  She grew up on her family's farm in Essex County, Virginia and graduated from Madeira School in McLean, Virginia.

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May 18, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Goodwin, 83, of Hockessin, DE passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Regal Heights Nursing Home in New Castle County, Delaware.

Ruth was born in West Chester, PA on November 30, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Daniels) Goodwin and Raymond Goodwin.

Over the years, she attended Faith City...

May 17, 2021

Judy Porter, 74, of Coatesville, PA passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at Aventura at Pembrooke Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Chester, PA.

Judy was the daughter of Mary Jane (Johnson) Mentzer and the late Donald Mentzer.

She is survived by her children, her mother, siblings, and friends.

No services are planned...

May 15, 2021

Alice Eva Irvin, 98, of Downingtown, PA passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Brandywine Hospital in Caln, PA.

Alice was born in Gum Tree, PA on June 9, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Alice (Bradley) Cole and Lorenzo Cole. She received her early education from Selfside, a one-room schoolhouse, in Hephzibah. Remarkably, her...

May 13, 2021

The Life Story of Herman L. Carter

Herman L. Carter, 74, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania went home to rest on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was born on May 24, 1946 at the Atkinson Memorial Hospital in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Benjamin L. Carter and Pearline Jacks Carter.

May 11, 2021

James (Khalil) Eugene Clark passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in Coatesville, PA. He was 43 years old.

The son of the late Catherine M. McGraw and John A. Clark, he is survived by his wife, Johnnell Khadijah Clark and siblings Ethel (Ree) M. Medley, Joseph McGraw, Jr., Laura (Tinker) E. Dingle, Julia A. Clark, John E....

May 11, 2021

Johnnie O. Huggins, Sr., "Huckle Buck", 72, of Thorndale, PA, departed this earthly life Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA.

Born January 30, 1949, in Marion Hospital in Marion, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Melvin Huggins, Sr. and Marie Brady Huggins. His nickname came from his mother-in-law...