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Steven L. Harris
Dec 20, 2019
Steven Lee Harris was a man who loved God and in spite of his struggles, he always tried to help others and give words of encouragement. From the union of Carvey Lee Harris and Rev. Georgiana C. Harris, Steve was born on April 1, 1969 in Pottstown, PA. He was raised in a loving Christian home along with three...
Baby Anthony Vincent Costa
Dec 17, 2019
Anthony Vincent Costa, was only here for a very short time yet his presence enriched the lives of his family in ways that will never be forgotten.
Born to his mother, Lauren Costa, on September 17, 2019, he was only 3 months old.
A private viewing was held on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Wright...
Bessie M. Wright
Dec 12, 2019
Memorial Service for Bessie Mae Wright **** Saturday, December 21, 2019 10 AM visitation with the family 11 AM Service
at Messiah Lutheran Church 46 West Lancaster Avenue Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335
The Purposeful Life of Bessie M. Wright
Bessie Mae was a woman who walked the walk and talked the truth. Throughout her...
Andrew Arnold
Dec 11, 2019
Andrew Arnold, 96, of Coatesville, PA passed away peacefully on December 11, 2019 at Saint Martha's Manor in Downingtown. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Frank and Kate (Self) Arnold. Andrew was affectionately known as "Cooly".
He received his early education in the Coatesville Area School District. Mr. Cooly attended the historical James...
Michelle Stern
Dec 10, 2019
Michelle Stern, 57, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Coatesville passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Stern and Herbert Trowery. She was raised by her grandparents, Joseph Alston and Goldie Mullen Trowery Alston. Michelle was a 1980 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School. She was employed at...
Dennis Earl Walls
Dec 8, 2019
Dennis Earl Walls, 61, of Downingtown, PA departed this life on December 8, 2019 at the University of PA Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Nelson and Carrie "Dell" Walls.
Earl, as he was affectionately known, was one of fourteen siblings. In the early years, he attended the Downingtown...
Jennie Elizabeth Magda
Dec 4, 2019
Jennie Elizabeth Magda, 27, of Parkesburg, PA, departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Born in East Stroudsburg, PA, she was the daughter of Victor L. Magda and the late Donna Marie (Sobolewski) Magda.
Jennie is remembered as being "a beautiful person both inside and out" said her fiance, Richard Harkless, whom she had...
Addie E. Wheatley
Dec 1, 2019
Addie E. Wheatley, 81, of Phoenixville, PA, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Born in Garrett Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late Malachi Wheatley and Martha (Bundy) Jackson. She lived with her family in Garret Hill before moving to Phoenixville. Addie attended the Phoenixville Area School System.
She worked as a...
Ronald Leroy Gallimore
Nov 23, 2019
Ronald Leroy Gallimore "Snap", 82, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away Saturday, November 23, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Snap, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born in West Chester to the late Marion Gallimore and Elmer Lawrence. He was the husband of Karen Michelle (Hilton)...
Constance M. (Wallace) Stellwagon
Nov 18, 2019
Constance M. (Wallace) Stellwagon, 86, of Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Connie was the only child of the late Walter and Helen (Passko) Wallace. She was the wife of the late Horace Darlington Stellwagon, Jr. During her life time, Connie had a passion for art, and...
Maurice James Foster
Nov 14, 2019
Maurice James Foster, 65, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at his home on November 14, 2019 after a long illness.
Born in Washington DC, Maurice was the son of the late James Foster and Bernice (Yates) Foster. He was the husband of Cheral E. (Smith) Foster with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.
Maurice...
Joyce Yvonne Roberts
Nov 6, 2019
Joyce Yvonne Roberts was born in Coatesville, PA, on July 5, 1943, to the late Vera Roberts and Albert Pendleton. She passed away on November 6, 2019, in Atlantic City, NJ, at the Atlantic City Regional Medical Center.
As a young girl, Joyce was educated in the Coatesville Area School District, and graduated from the S. Horace...
Algernon Orlando Holder
Nov 6, 2019
Algernon Orlando Holder, 26, of Coatesville, PA peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, surrounded by his family. Algernon was born in Bridgetown, Barbados. He was the beloved son of Deryle and June Holder. Algernon was a member of ROTC in high school. After graduation, he pursued studying philosophy at Moorehouse College. During his leisure time, he enjoyed listening to...
Dominique David Jennings
Nov 5, 2019
Dominique David Jennings, 27, of Coatesville, PA, departed this life suddenly on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the beloved son of Monique Artis and Ronald D. Jennings, Sr.
Dominique was a 2012 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School. He worked at Walmart for 5 years and also worked for...
Martin A. Peterson
Nov 4, 2019
Martin Allen Peterson, 51, of Coatesville passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Indiana County Regional Hospital. He was the son of Reginald Peterson, Sr. and the late Sandra Taolton Peterson.
Born in Coatesville, Martin attended the Coatesville Area Public Schools. He enjoyed sports, basketball, music, and family gatherings.
Martin is survived by a...
Richard T. Winkey
Nov 3, 2019
Services Remembering Husband, Father & Coach Richard T. Winkey "Wink"
Saturday, November 9, 2019 Viewing   8 AM       Service  10 AM Second Baptist Worship Center 857 Lumber Street Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320
Burial Church of Christ Cemetery 746 Doe Run Road Ercildoun, Pennsylvania 19320
Flowers Flowers may be sent to the church on the day...
David Matthew Palmer
Oct 28, 2019
David Matthew Palmer was born on Monday November 21, 1988 to Sheila Joyner and Charles Palmer. He spent his early years raised with his two older siblings Ossheney and Oscar Birch. During this time, in Philadelphia he was living between his mother and father. David graduated from Gompers Elementary in 1997 and he graduated from Beeber Middle School in...
Bonnie Dalton
Oct 25, 2019
Bonnie Mae Dalton, 72, of Coatesville passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice and Emmett Harris, Sr. Bonnie was the wife of the late Ralph E. Dalton with whom she shared 48 years.
Bonnie was educated in Coatesville Area public schools. She attended the...
Kenneth W. Woodall
Oct 24, 2019
Staff Sergeant Kenneth W. Woodall, 70, of Coatesville, PA passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Coatesville VA Medical Center.
Born in Magnolia, Delaware, Kenny was the son of the late Holland P. Woodall, Sr. and Doris E. Clark Woodall. He was the husband of Karen I. Hammond Woodall with whom he shared 29 years of marriage....
Elsie T. (Woodward) Alder
Oct 19, 2019
Elsie Truth (Woodward) Alder, 77, of West Grove, formerly of Coatesville, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at home.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Kersey Martin Woodward, Sr. and Laura Rachael (Mullen) Woodward. Elsie was the beloved wife of William Alder with whom she shared 8 years of marriage.
She...

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