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.,...

Jan 9, 2021

Brenna Hicks, wife of Charles L. Hicks, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Pottstown, PA.

Born on October 7, 1954, Brenna was the seventh of eight children born to the union of Catherine (Cooper) Harris and Willie Joe Harris.

Brenna graduated from Pottstown Senior High School, where she met the love of her...

Jan 8, 2021

Cornelia Elizabeth Johnson, "Sue", was born in Coatesville, PA on August 5, 1920.  She was the daughter of the late Edward and Goldie Larkins Young.

Mrs. Johnson was one of the longest living people in her family.  She witnessed many things throughout her lifetime.  She received her early education from the Historical James Adams Elementary School. Remarkably,...

Jan 7, 2021

Memorial Service 11 AM, SAT, JUN 26, 2021 for Elder Alinda J. Eggleston of Coatesville.

Elder Alinda J. Eggleston, 73, was born, raised and educated in Coatesville, PA. She was the widow of the late Elder Julius G. Eggleston, Sr. with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born on August 4, 1947, she was the daughter...

Jan 7, 2021

Cynthia D. Toaltoan, 69 of Coatesville, PA, passed away on January 7, 2021 after a month long battled illness at Brandywine Hospital in Caln, PA. Born in Milton, DE, she was the daughter of late Ernest Anderson Sr. and Olivia Waples-Anderson After relocating to Coatesville, Cynthia later received her associate degree from Harcum Community College and continued on to...

Jan 4, 2021

Delores Ann Gray, 77, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on January 4, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Herbert L. Raison and Marie Wilson Raison.  She was the wife of the late Charles Douglas Gray with whom she shared a few years of marriage....

Jan 2, 2021

Byron Christopher Pooler, 57, of Bowie, Maryland passed away at the Doctors Community Hospital, Lanham, MD, on the morning of January 2, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Affectionally known as "Chris" or "Tea Bag", he was born to Susanne Brown Pooler and the late Henry Pooler on April 26, 1963 in Coatesville, PA.

Chris went...

Dec 30, 2020

Richard Charles Berger, 75 of Nottingham PA, previously lived in Aston, PA for many years, passed away on December 30, 2020.

He was born April 8, 1945 in Pittsburgh PA, the son of the late Betty and Lester Berger.

Early in his career he worked for White Auto Car and Westinghouse Electric Corporation then went...

Dec 27, 2020

Paul L. Cooper, 85, of Caln Township, Coatesville, PA, passed away at the Coatesville Veterans Medical Center in Coatesville.

Paul was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late William and Henrietta Cooper.

He was educated in the Philadelphia Public School District. Several years after graduating from high school, Paul enlisted into the United States Army...

Dec 27, 2020

Cornelius Jerome Shelton, 67, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Coatesville, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at LPN Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA, on March 18, 1953, he was the son of the late Walter Shelton and Mildred (Shockley) Shelton.  He was one of eighteen children.

He was...