Mar 19, 2021

Mohammad Suraqua Hashmi, of Collegeville, PA, passed away, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Seasons Hospice of Phoenixville Tower Hospital in Phoenixville.  Mohammad was 38 years old.

Born in the District of Sheikhupura, Pakistan, he was the son of Qasim Munir Shah and Naila Qasim Hashmi.  He was the husband of Rahab Qureshi Hashmi, and the brother...

Mar 18, 2021

Antoinette Lorraine Johnson, 48, of Modena, passed away, March 18, 2021, at the Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

Antoinette was born and raised in West Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Lorraine Johnson and Michael Parks. Antoinette was affectionately known as "Toni" by her family friends.

She attended the Community College of Philadelphia where...

Mar 13, 2021

William T. Lockman, Jr., of Coatesville, PA, departed this life on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Brandywine Hospital in Caln.  He was 61 years old.

Billy, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born in West Grove, PA, to the late William T. Lockman, Sr., and Mary (Lewis) Lockman.  He was the husband of...

Mar 8, 2021

Mirza Mahiuddin, 73, of Exton, PA, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Mirza was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh.  He was the son of the late Mirza Abdus Satter and Zobaida Mirza, and the husband of Afzal Nessa with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.

The Salat...

Mar 6, 2021

Baby Cameron L. Wilkerson, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Cameron was the beloved son of Abigale Gerhart and Cameron L. Wilkerson, Sr.

The anticipation of arrival brought joy and happiness to his family which warmed the hearts of everyone connected to them.

Mar 1, 2021

Terrell Maurice Bryant, 48, of West Chester, PA, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at his residence.

Born on October 18, 1972, in Coatesville, PA, Terrell was the son of the late Richard T. Adair, Sr, and Regina Bryant.

He attended Mansfield College where he studied business administration.

He attended C.A.S.H. where he...

Feb 28, 2021

David Dorsey, "Smiley", 81, of Coatesville, PA, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, February 28, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born in Darlington, Maryland, he was the son of the late Edward Dorsey and Pearline Aiken Dorsey.

David was the beloved husband of Kay Douglas Dorsey with whom he shared 53 years of marriage....

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...