Victoria M. (Hunt) Johnson
Sep 2, 2025
Victoria Marie Hunt Johnson, 80, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her residence in Carver Court.
Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Marshall Hunt, Sr., and Ruth Pearl Pernsley Hunt.
Victoria was employed as a Psyche Nurse Assistant at the Coatesville VA Hospital. In...
Rev. Dr. Gradis M. Eggleston, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Ps 116:15
The Reverend Doctor Gradis Matthew Eggleston, Jr., 90, of Coatesville, PA, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Chester County Hospital.
Born on February 16, 1935, in Warrenton, North...
Marcus D. Taltoan
Aug 28, 2025
Marcus Dupree Taltoan, 34, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Born on November 22, 1990, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he was the beloved son of Vonda M. Taltoan and William B. Miller.
Marcus grew up in Coatesville and attended the Coatesville Area School District. From an early age, his humor, quick wit, and...
Susan Marie (Laughlin) Dekrane
Aug 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, fond memories, and tears through laughter that we announce the passing of our beloved mom, Samma, sister, friend, poker buddy and pinochle partner on August 26, 2025. Susan Marie (Laughlin) DeKrane was born on September 4, 1951, in the Christmas city of Bethlehem, PA, which could be the reason she was a loyal disciple...
Carl B. Rhodes
Aug 25, 2025
On Monday, August 25, 2025, Carl B. Rhodes, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away at his residence. He was 91 years old.
He was the youngest child born to Thomas and Christina Rhodes on January 26, 1934.
He graduated from the West Chester school system. Carl was a United States Army veteran.
He...
Carlee David Brown, Jr.
Aug 23, 2025
Carlee David Brown Jr., affectionately known by his family as "BB," was born on October 22, 1956, in Würzburg, Germany, to the late Carlee David Brown Sr. and Margarita Brown. He entered into eternal rest on August 23, 2025.
Carlee was one of six siblings and grew up in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, where he was educated in the...
Doris M. (Shepherd) Wright
Aug 17, 2025
Doris M. Shepherd Wright, 79, of Paoli, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Paoli Memorial Hospital.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Woodford G. Shepherd, Sr. and Thamazine Thomas Shepherd.
She was raised in Paoli along with four siblings. She graduated from Great Valley High School in...
Sharon Lee Purcell
Aug 15, 2025
Sharon Lee Purcell, of Collingdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at home. She was 78 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, she was raised in Coatesville, PA, the daughter of the late Elliott Bradley and Sara Lucille (Purcell) Morris.
Sharon was educated in the public school system. She was a graduate of...
Vernon S. Wright, Jr.
Aug 13, 2025
Memorial Service for Vernon S. Wright, Jr. **** Friday, August 22, 2025 12:00 PM
Visitation with the family 11:00 AM until 11:55 AM
at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church 380 North Fairfield Road Devon, Pennsylvania 19333
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The Resonant Life of Vernon S. Wright, Jr.
Vernon Shirley Wright, Jr. was...
Julia L. (Boggs) Proctor
Aug 8, 2025
Julia L. Boggs Proctor, 93, of Downingtown, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Born in Downingtown January 16 1932. She was the daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Viola Johnson Boggs.
She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 39 years, George Proctor and her cherished son, Aubrey Proctor, who...
Pauline Mooring
Aug 6, 2025
Notification of Passing
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Pauline Mooring, of West Reading, PA, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Spruce Manor Health & Rehab, in West Reading, PA. She was 78 years old.
No services are planned at this time. Please check back for more obituary information.
Condolences may be shared...
Boston Peoples, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Boston (Bobby) Peoples, Jr., 70, of Mount Joy, PA, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, PA. He was 70 years old.
Boston was born in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Elvira (Jarrett) Peoples and Boston Peoples, Sr.
He served in the U.S. Air...
Lewis M. Smith
Jul 31, 2025
Lewis Monroe Smith, 53, affectionately known as "DJ Lewis Lou", passed away at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Born on March 30, 1972, in West Chester, PA, Lewis was the cherished son of Alsenia Smith and stepfather, Michael Smith.
Lewis attended the West Chester public schools and graduated...
Melinda M. Keasley Torain
Jul 24, 2025
Melinda Marie Keasley Torain, 63, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Hospice & Community Care in Lancaster County.
Born on September 26, 1961, in Coatesville, PA., she was the daughter of Dorothy Mae Keasley Culclasure and the late William Culclasure Sr. She married William Mark Torain on August 2, 1997. Together they...
Eugene "Geno" Henry, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Eugene "Geno" Henry, Jr., of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was 44 years old.
Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Barbara Bookard Cotten and the late Eugene Edward Henry, Sr.
He attended the Phoenixville Area public schools and graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1999. He continued...
Julianka Lavonne Witherspoon
Jul 21, 2025
On Monday, July 21, 2025, Julianka Lavonne Witherspoon, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away at Vistas Methodist Hospice Center in Philadelphia. She was 53 years old.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Susan Witherspoon and Gerald White.
Julianka was a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls. She attended Lincoln...
Van “Buddy” Alston Iii
Jul 20, 2025
Notice of Passing
Van "Buddy" Alston III, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Paoli, PA, passed away at his home late Sunday evening, July 20, 2025.
No services are planned.
Family and friends may share condolences through the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are welcome to light a candle in his memory....
Grace M. Forbes
Jul 19, 2025
Grace Mornix Forbes was born on May 7, 1938, in Barrouallie, St. Vincent in the West Indies, the sixth of nine children to Athalie and Josiah Mornix. Raised in a home filled with love, faith, and resilience, she grew up alongside her siblings: Joye, Jael, Isaac, Louie, Keziah (all of whom have predeceased her), and her surviving brother, Jacinth...
John W. Trowery, Iii
Jul 13, 2025
Notification of Passing
Early Sunday morning, John Wells Trowery III, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Coatesville, PA, in the presence of his family, passed away at his residence. He was 94 years old.
Beginning
John Wells Trowery III was born on September 26, 1930, on Whiteland Avenue in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, to the late...
Alberta J. (Jennings) Alston
Jul 13, 2025
Alberta J. Alston, 97, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at her daughter's home.
Born in Union County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Jennings and the wife of the late Harvey Lenzie Alston. She relocated to Philadelphia, PA to live with her aunt after graduating high school.
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