Feb 28, 2021

Ian Nash, "Burners", 43, of West Chester, PA passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Penn Medicine Hospice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Born in West Chester, PA, Ian was the son of Harry W. Nash, Jr. and the late Jacqueline Marie Purnell.

Ian attended the West Chester Area public schools and graduated from East High School...

Feb 21, 2021

Ruth Pearl Pernsley Hunt, 96, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at home, on February 21, 2021. Born on October 2, 1924 in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late  Leslie Samuel Pernsley and Beatrice E. Dempsey Pernsley. She was the wife of the late Eugene M. Hunt, Sr. with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Feb 21, 2021

Lloyd Perry, 91, of Exton, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Ephraim and Ruth Brown Perry.  Lloyd was the beloved husband of Phyllis B. Perry for 64 years, who preceded him in death. Through this...

Feb 18, 2021

Noel Torres, 39, of Claymont, DE, passed away suddenly on, February 18, 2021.

Born in New York City, he was the son of Melania Infante and the late Raymond Torres.

He loved the New York Yankees and music. He was the life of the party. He loved to make everyone laugh.

Noel was...

Feb 18, 2021

Patricia E. Butler, 86, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at home, on February 18, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Virgie Gould. She was the wife of the late Carl Butler with whom she shared five children.

Over the years, she worked at Lasko in West...

Feb 18, 2021

William James (Jim) Baxter, Jr., peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 18th at the age of 88.

Jim is remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth, son Jim (Patti), his grandchildren Ian, Bill (Bethie), Sarah (Matthew) and Daniel and his great-grandchildren Jack,...

Feb 14, 2021

Ellen Ann Nichols, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away, Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, PA.

Ellen was born in West Chester, PA, on November 24, 1955, to the late Walter Nichols and Rosemary (Castaldi) Nichols.  She was 65 years old.

A private cremation has been arranged.

Family and friends may...

Feb 6, 2021

Raymond C. Simpkins, of Stowe, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday evening February 6, 2021, at his residence.

Born February 16, 1940 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Sarah (Berman) Simpkins Lindemuth and Raymond Adele Simpkins.

Growing up he enjoyed spending time with his brothers and cousins playing stick ball and...

Jan 31, 2021

Steven Blake Irons, 52, of Downingtown, passed away suddenly Sunday, January 31, 2021.  Born in Bryn Mawr, he was the son of Calvin Irons and the late Phyllis Wright.

Steven was the husband of Michele Rubbo Irons.

In his early years, Steven enjoyed playing football in the Paoli Bulldogs. He was a 1987 graduate of...

Jan 30, 2021

Robert Leonetti, of West Chester, PA, passed away at the Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, PA, on Saturday, January 30, 2021.  He was 75 years old.

Robert was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Angelo and Mildred (Walsh) Leonetti.

For over 50 years, Robert had worked as an Interior Designer.

A private cremation will be...

Jan 28, 2021

Bertha M. Brickus passed away at her home in Newport News, VA surrounded by loved ones, on January 28, 2021 at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bertha Brickus was born on January 13, 1942 in Coatesville, PA to Jessie Mae Wilkerson and Thomas Purcell. She was educated and raised in the Coatesville...

Jan 28, 2021

Toye Aaron Jackson, Sr 55, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. surrounded by loved ones.

He was the husband of Denise Miles Robinson-Jackson.

Toye was the son of Eleanor Mae Jackson-Milbourne and the late John Robert Jackson. He grew up and...

Jan 27, 2021

Mohamed El Ansary, 65, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at his residence.

The Ghusl, washing and shrouding of the body, will occur at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc.

Salat al-Janazah, the funeral prayer, will be held 1:30 PM on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the Islamic Society of Chester...

Jan 26, 2021

Virginia passed from this life on the morning of January 26, 2021 after a gradual decline in health. Virginia was born on October 3, 1938 to Odell Carl Hughes and Frances Sarah Hughes in Valley Township Chester County, PA. She spent most of her life living and working in the Coatesville/Oxford, PA area.

She retired from a...

Jan 25, 2021

Afzal Bakran, 74, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2021.

The Salat al Janazah, funeral prayer, will be held at 1:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the Khair Community Center Mosque, in Oaks, PA.

An Islamic burial will be held at 2:00 PM, at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens in King of...

Jan 23, 2021

Rodney Prentist Muhammad, 72, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Coatesville VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Graham and Margaret E. Franklin Graham. Rodney was the husband of Alberta M. Graham with whom he shared 40 years of marriage....

Jan 20, 2021

Phoenix Prince Kornegay was born January 14, 2020. He loved to watch educational videos and Simple Songs on YouTube. He loved to ride on his Dad's shoulders and get hugs and kisses from his mom. Music was his passion. He was happiest when he could hear it constantly.

Little Phoenix, of Coatesville, PA, passed away January 20,...

Jan 13, 2021

Noah David Alston, "Sugafoot", 77, of Coatesville passed away on January 13, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Brandywine Hospital in Caln township.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Noah McCray and Delia B.  Alston Dobie. He was the husband of Frances E. Ford-Alston with whom he shared 24 years of marriage....

Jan 12, 2021

Fulton R. Qareeb, Sr., 97, of Valley Township, Coatesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born in Livingston, Alabama, he was the son of the late Felton Mayes and Mary Porter Mayes.

He was a World War II veteran.

He leaves cherished memories to his family members and...

Jan 12, 2021

Geraldine J. (Newton) Boggs, 79, of West Chester, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at her residence.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Edward Newton and Julia Baker Newton.

Geraldine worked as a registered nurse for many years.

Geraldine is survived by sons, Melvin Benjamin Shepherd, Jr.,...