Obituaries

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Martin H. Trowery

Martin H. Trowery

Jan 12, 2018

Martin H. Trowery, 78, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at home.

Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late John Wells Trowery, Sr. and Goldie Louise (Mullen) Trowery Alston. Martin was the husband of Bette (Dixon) Trowery with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

A US Army...

Eleanor A. Tucker Sherman

Eleanor A. Tucker Sherman

Jan 9, 2018

Eleanor Alfreda Tucker Sherman, "Toni", 57, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2018.

A lifelong Chester County resident, she excelled academically as an honor student and graduated from Downingtown Senior High School in 1978.  After high school, Toni continued her education at Howard University, Penn State University and West Chester University and eventually made her home in...

Elijah E. Green

Elijah E. Green

Jan 9, 2018

Elijah E. Green, 14, of Downingtown, PA, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Brandywine Hospital.

Born at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, he was the son of Alicia Ann (Boddy) Green and Jerome N. Green.

Elijah was an eighth-grade honors student and an avid Star Wars fan.  At Collegium Charter School, he enjoyed learning about...

Timothy Allen Wilson, Sr.

Timothy Allen Wilson, Sr.

Dec 30, 2017

Timothy Allen Wilson, Sr., 48, of Coatesville, PA, departed this life, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville.

Born in West Chester, PA., he was the son of the late Mary Jacqueline Wilson.

Timothy was a graduate of Avon Grove High School.

He worked in Food Service for several years.  He...

Barbara Ann (Coleman)  Kearse

Barbara Ann (Coleman) Kearse

Dec 29, 2017

Barbara Ann Kearse, 76, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, December 29, 2017, at Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, PA.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Joanna Fells Coleman and the late Charles E. Coleman, Sr.  She was the widow of George Kearse.

Barbara was a graduate...

Bonnie L. Chalfant

Bonnie L. Chalfant

Dec 26, 2017

Bonnie L. Chalfant, 55, of Willow Grove, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Abington Hospital, Abington, PA.

Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clarence William Chalfant and Mary Letitia (nee Stern) Chalfant.

Bonnie was full of life and loved to have fun. She enjoyed babysitting the kids,...

Joan V. Spriggs Foster

Joan V. Spriggs Foster

Dec 21, 2017

Joan V. Spriggs Foster, 86, of Downingtown, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, December 21, 2017.  Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and Anna Irons Spriggs.  She was the wife of the late Edward G. Foster with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Joan attended West Chester schools graduating from...

Tessie B. Rawls

Tessie B. Rawls

Dec 19, 2017

Tessie B. Rawls, 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at St. Martha Manor, Downingtown, PA.

Born in Lake City, SC., she was the daughter of the late Med W. Cameron and Stella (Weston) Cameron. She was the wife of James W. Rawls with whom she shared 20 years of marriage.

Tessie...

Wesley Wayne Davis

Wesley Wayne Davis

Dec 14, 2017

Wesley Wayne Davis, "Popsie", 86, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Pocopson Home in West Chester.

Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Clement "Tom" and Viola S. Brown Davis.

A 1949 graduate of Avon Grove High School,...

Susan J. (Reeser)  Lafleur

Susan J. (Reeser) Lafleur

Dec 6, 2017

Susan J. LaFleur

1951-2017

Susan J. LaFleur, (nee Reeser), 66, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

Born and raised in Chester, PA, she was daughter of the late Thelma E. (Newton) Reeser and Raymond T. Reeser.

She was the wife of David R. LaFleur, Sr., with whom...

Alberta Brison Brown

Alberta Brison Brown

Nov 28, 2017

Alberta Brison Brown, 86, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born in Lambertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harvey William Brison and Bessie (Bricks) Brison.

Alberta was the wife of the late Joseph R. Brown, Sr. with...

Karl P. Christian

Karl P. Christian

Nov 28, 2017

Karl P. Christian, "Corky", 59, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest Christian and Jane Christian Weaver. Karl was the husband of Joan L. (Clarke) Christian.

He was employed as a data analyst...

William Michael Sharpe

William Michael Sharpe

Nov 23, 2017

William Michael Sharpe, 58, of Downingtown, passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2017, at the Coatesville Veteran's Medical Center Hospice Unit, in Caln.

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of William Sharpe and Margaret McDermott Sharpe.

He served in the United States Navy from 1981 through 1983 until he was Honorably Discharged.

Interment...

Davey Maurice Dorsey

Davey Maurice Dorsey

Nov 21, 2017

Davey Maurice Dorsey, 65, passed away, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospice Unit. Born in Lumberton, North Carolina, he was the son the of the late William Lock and Eleanor McKeller.  An Honorably Discharged United States Army Veteran, his remains will be laid to rest with honor at 9:30 AM on Monday, November 27, 2017...

Arthur Snipes, Jr.

Arthur Snipes, Jr.

Nov 15, 2017

Arthur "Redds" Snipes, Jr., 70, passed away Wednesday November 15, 2017 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  Born in Chatham County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Arthur Snipes, Sr. and Nancy Baldwin Brown. He was the husband of Sandra Haines Snipes.

Arthur worked as a Truck Driver for the Coatesville Scrap Yard and Barkman...

Shakeela Khan

Shakeela Khan

Nov 15, 2017

Shakeela Khan, 81, of Villanova, PA passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at home. Janaazah prayer and burial services will be held Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer, PA.

Baby Ethan Corona Silva

Baby Ethan Corona Silva

Nov 14, 2017

Baby Ethan Corona Silva, infant, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester,PA. He was the beloved son of Juan Antonio and Katia Silva-Castillo.

Patricia A. Wilson

Patricia A. Wilson

Nov 14, 2017

Patricia Ann Norris Wilson entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Temple University Hospital in the presence of her loving family. Born and raised in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Irene Norris. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Lawrence F. Wilson; children: Joseph Wilson (Brenda), Shirley Wilson (Ricky),...

Abdul K. Ghafary

Abdul K. Ghafary

Nov 10, 2017

Abdul K. Ghafary, 81, of Bensalem. PA, passed away, Saturday, November 12, 2017, at home. Janazah Prayer, and burial, was observed on Sunday, November 13, 2017 at Forest HIlls Memorial Park, Huntingdon Valley, PA.

Natasha L. Devault

Natasha L. Devault

Nov 3, 2017

Natasha L. Devault, 34, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Natalie M. Devault and Wallace J. Mills. She attended the Coatesville Area Schools. Graduating in 2001, she was an honor student all through school. She attended the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia for three and a half years...

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