Obituaries

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Ghulam Warris

Ghulam Warris

Mar 14, 2018

Ghulam Warris, 72, of Downingtown, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

He was the son of the late Mohammad Ilyas and Shezadi Begum Ansari, and the husband of Ghazala Jamal Warris.

Janaaza prayer will be held 1 pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the...

Thelma V. Heard

Thelma V. Heard

Mar 14, 2018

Thelma V. Heard, 80, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Harrison House Senior Living in Christiana, PA.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. David A. Heard, Sr. and Monica M. Heard; sisters, Irene Cogdell of Vander, NC, Emma L. McCall and Lillie Wright both of Fayetteville, NC; two ...

Erika (Mã¼Ller)  Holly

Erika (Mã¼Ller) Holly

Mar 5, 2018

Erika Waltraud (Müller) Holly, longtime resident of State College, passed away on March 5, 2018 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She was 77 years old.

Erika was born on October 28, 1940 in the town of Hainau in what was then Eastern Prussia (today the Kaliningrad Oblast region of Russia).

A nurse, Erika first came to the...

Reatha M. (Wilson)  Tucker

Reatha M. (Wilson) Tucker

Feb 28, 2018

Reatha M. Tucker, 79, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Born in Hartsville, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Rev. James Wilson, Sr. and Georgianna Mumford Wilson. She was the wife of Alfred Tucker.

Reatha accepted Christ at an early age and joined Kay Branch Baptist Church in...

Gladys Elizabeth Pope

Gladys Elizabeth Pope

Feb 28, 2018

Gladys Elizabeth Pope, 88, of Coatesville, passed away, Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the Pocopson Home in West Chester.

A lifelong resident of Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Howard Taltoan and Irene Boyer Taltoan.  She was the wife of the late Chester Pope.

Gladys was employed as an LPN at the Coatesville...

Kimberly J. Brazzle

Kimberly J. Brazzle

Feb 26, 2018

Kimberly Joy Lonsinger Brazzle, 45, of Downingtown, PA, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of Nancy Banta and the late Edmund R. Lonsinger. She was a graduate of Downingtown High School and received a Bachelor's degree from West Chester University where she graduated magna cum laude. Kim was employed as a...

Laray "Coogie" Turner Ming

Laray "Coogie" Turner Ming

Feb 2, 2018

Graveside Urn Burial for Laray Allynn Turner Ming "Coogie" Saturday, June 30, 2018 -  11 AM  - Rolling Green Memorial Park 1008 West Chester Pike West Chester, PA 19380

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Laray Allynn Turner Ming, affectionately known as "Coogie" by friends and family, was welcomed into heaven on Friday, February 2, 2018.

Born in...

Allen Wilburn Carroll, Jr.

Allen Wilburn Carroll, Jr.

Feb 1, 2018

Allen Wilburn Carroll, Jr., 91, of Philadelphia, formerly of Coatesville, passed away, February 1, 2018 at the Abington Hospital.

Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Allen W. Carroll, Sr. and Anna V. Pugh.

He received his early education from the Coatesville Area School District. He attended the Historical James Adams...

Baby Farhan Arafat Akter

Baby Farhan Arafat Akter

Jan 31, 2018

Baby Farhan Arafat Akter, passed away Wednesday, January 31, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA.

He was the child of Farzana Akter and Faisal Mollick.

An Islamic burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery on Friday, February 2, 2018.

Stephanie Iris (Bookman)  Cannon

Stephanie Iris (Bookman) Cannon

Jan 28, 2018

Stephanie Iris Bookman Cannon, 59, of Coatesville, peacefully passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018, at her residence. Born in Coatesville, she was the second of seven children born to the late James I. Bookman, Sr. and Victoria Porter Bookman. She was the wife of the late Carl M. "Cook" Cannon, Jr. with whom she shared 18 years of marriage....

Evelyn V. Wright

Evelyn V. Wright

Jan 26, 2018

Evelyn V. Wright, of Malvern passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 26, 2018 at the age of 71.

Evelyn was the daughter of the late Harry and Laura Thomas.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her daughter Teresa Wright and great grandson Quentin Wright.

Evelyn is survived by two...

Lester Davis London, Jr.

Lester Davis London, Jr.

Jan 25, 2018

Lester London, Jr., 46, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 , at home. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Lester Davis London, Sr, and Carol Jean (Carey) London.

He was affectionately known to his family as "Lester the Pester" and "Baby Boy".

He was a 1991 graduate of...

David Mack Smith

David Mack Smith

Jan 22, 2018

David "Mack" Smith, 65, of, Coatesville, PA, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018, at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, Chester County, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Myrtle Gertrude Mack and Silas Mack, Sr. He enjoyed listening to Bob Marley, riding motorcycles and talking about the Bible.  David had the best smile and was full of...

Joan M. Sweeney

Joan M. Sweeney

Jan 22, 2018

Joan M. Sweeney, 75, of West Chester, PA, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Chester Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Malvern, PA.

Born in West Chester, PA she was the oldest of eight siblings. Joan was the daughter of the late William Alphonso Price and Elizabeth Hyson Proctor Warnick. Joan was adored by her...

Joseph M. Hardy

Joseph M. Hardy

Jan 13, 2018

Joseph Monroe Hardy, 65, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Coatesville VA Hospital in Caln.

A lifelong resident of Coatesville, Joe was the son of Constance D. (Gay) Hardy and the late Joseph J. Hardy. He was the husband of Ella L. Perry.

Joe was a graduate of Coatesville Area...

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...

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