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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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John Wells Trowery III was born on September 26, 1930, on Whiteland Avenue in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, to the late...

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.

Jul 13, 2025

Kevin "Kevy" Brier, 75, of Scranton, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, kindness, and an infectious smile.  Though Kevy had no wife or children, he had an extraordinary gift for making everyone around him fee like family, creating a community bound by love, laughter, and shared passions.

Born on February...

Jul 11, 2025

The Beautiful Life and Legacy of Martha Jayne Shuler-Holmes Martha Jayne Snowden was born in 1939 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to Corneilus Thorpe, Sr. and Viola F. Snowden. She was raised by Walter and Beatrice DeLoach and her beloved grandmother, Margaret Oxendine.

She was educated in the Coatesville Area School District, attended James Adams School, and graduated...

Jul 9, 2025

Charlene Eloise Lawson Johnson, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie E. Lawson.

She was happily married to James Edward Johnson for more than 40 years.  They shared a happy and fulfilling union of love.

Charlene was...

Jul 8, 2025

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Cynthia "Cyndi" Alston of Berwyn, PA, formerly of Paoli, PA, passed away unexpectedly at her residence.

Born on July 29, 1957, in West Chester, PA, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of the late James Donald Dennis and the late Pauline Elizabeth Perry-Dennis. She was educated in the Tredyffrin Easttown School District.

Jul 7, 2025

Notice of Passing

On Monday, July 7, 2025, Adeelah M. Zahran, of Aston, PA, passed away at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA. She was 73 years old.

The ceremonial ghusl was held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc, 725 Merchant St, Coatesville, PA. The salat...

Jul 5, 2025

Mowafaq Mahmood Abdulqader, of Schwenksville, PA, passed away Saturday evening, July 5, 2025, at the Parkhouse Nursing Home in Royersford, PA. He was 82 years old.

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, he was the husband Muna Jirjees. He attended mosque at the Khair Center in Oaks, PA.

The ceremonial ghusl was held 9:30 AM on Monday,...

Jul 3, 2025

Melvin Price Dutton, III, affectionately known as "Squeak", was born on October 17, 1966, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Melvin Dutton, Jr. and Jeanette Dutton Brown. Squeak went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in West Chester, PA.

He received his education in the West Chester Area School...

Jun 29, 2025

Quamisha Nicole Davis, 31, of Coatesville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Born in Chester, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Rosemary J. Dalie and Gregory Davis. She attended Coatesville and Chester Upland School Districts. She was well known amongst her community and peers and was affectionately known as "Qua" by her family...

Jun 29, 2025

Alexander Jordan Camacho, 19, of Coatesville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Paoli Memorial Hospital.

Alexander was born in Jennersville, PA. He was the son of Rika Marie Mullen and Roberto Camacho, Jr. He was known as AJ or Lex by his family and friends.

He was a 2024 high school...