Otis S. Ragland, Sr.

Apr 19, 2017

Otis S. Ragland, Sr. 92, was born October 10, 1924 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Rufus and Alice Banks Ragland.

He served in the United States Army during World War II until he was honorably discharged.    Otis began working as a dish washer at Bird in Hand. For 28 years, he...

Laddie Wilson, Jr.

Apr 18, 2017

Laddie Wilson Jr, 81, of South Coatesville, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his residence. Born in Bishopville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Laddie Wilson, Sr. and Hannah James Wilson. He was the husband of the late Margaree Suggs Wilson with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Laddie worked for JD Ekman Construction...

Harry E. Robinson, Jr.

Apr 17, 2017

Harry E. Robinson, Jr., 68, peacefully passed away April 17, 2017 at the Paoli Hospital. Born on March 11, 1949, in Coatesville, PA., he was the son of the late Harry Emmett Robinson, Sr. and Marion M Sims Robinson Woodloe. He leaves his daughter Donyetta R. Stevens of Coatesville; sons Harry Emmett "Ike" Robinson III and Damean...

Jasmine Shonte' Clark

Apr 16, 2017

Jasmine Shonte' Clark, 27 of Coatesville peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Resurrection Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born on May 5, 1989 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania and was the oldest daughter of Dalphyne Smith-Clark and Eugene Clark, Jr. Jasmine attended schools within the Coatesville Area School District and was a 2008 graduate.  She became a Certified Nursing Assistant in...

Irma L. Bailey

Apr 13, 2017

Irma L. Bailey, 84, of Coatesville, passed away April 13, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of the late Charles Cook and Mary F. Cook (Mobley).

Irma was educated in the Coatesville Area School District. She attended the Historical James Adams School and graduated from Scott High School in 1951.  She attended Cheyney State College, Elizabethtown College, Temple University and West...

Brian A Conway, Sr.

Apr 9, 2017

Brian Anthony Conway, Sr., 53, of Coatesville, passed away Sunday April 9, 2017.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Lillian S. Conway and the late Julius H. Anderson, and Gibson Trowery who was the father who raised him.

He leaves loving memories to his daughters Brianna A. Rollins, Colbi J. Rollins both of Coatesville; son,...

Kimberly Ann Ingram

Apr 4, 2017

Kimberly Ann Ingram, 55, of Atglen, formerly of Paoli, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.  Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania,  she was the daughter of the late Uylous Ingram, Sr. and Harriet A. (McKim) Ingram. She was educated within the Tredyffrin-Eastown School District and attended Conestoga High School. Kim worked as a caregiver...

Viola Jean Foster

Mar 27, 2017

Viola Jean Foster, "Jean",88, of West Whiteland, PA, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 surrounded by her family at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in Montgomery County, PA. She was the beloved wife of John L. Foster, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage. Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas W. & Mary...

Eric R. Alston

Mar 27, 2017

Eric Robert Alston, 57, of Lancaster PA, departed this life peacefully March 27, 2017 at home.  Born in Coatesville March 20, 1960, he was the son of Willie L. Alston, Sr. and the late S. Romaine Alston.

He attended the Coatesville Area Public Schools graduating from Coatesville Area Senior High School in  1978.   While in high school,...

Harry A, Sellers, Jr.

Mar 15, 2017

Life began for Harry Alexander Sellers, Jr., November 11, 1933 in Coatesville Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Harry A. Sellers, SR., and Hazel Virginia Simms-Sellers. He was affectionately known as "Junie" and "New Man" by his family and friends.

On March 15, 2017 while resting at home surrounded by his...

Herman L. Marrow, Jr.

Mar 12, 2017

Herman L. Marrow, Jr. was born December 12, 1949 in Durham, North Carolina.  He was the oldest son of the late Herman L., Marrow, Sr. and Estella (Peace) Marrow. He was affectionately known as "Monk" by his family and friends.

He was a 1969 graduate of Camden High School in New Jersey. He was a US Army...

Alia Ayube Akbari

Mar 10, 2017

Alia Ayube Akbari, 86, of Galloway, New Jersey, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at AtlantiCare Mainland Regional Hospital in Pomona, New Jersey.

Islamic burial will be in Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Alberta Boyd

Mar 6, 2017

Helen Alberta Boyd, "Alberta", 84, of Coatesville, passed away Monday, March 6, at Neighborhood Hospice of West Chester.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Helen Maude (Thomas) and Archie Perry. She was the widow of the late Charles C. Boyd, Sr.

Alberta attended the Historic James Adams Elementary School, and was a graduate of S. Horace Scott High...

Lamar Lumpkin, Jr.

Feb 26, 2017

Lamar Lumpkin, Jr., 84, of Coatesville, passed away Sunday February 24, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Delaware.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., to his father and mother the late Lamar Lumpkin, Sr., Linda Hammonds and his step-father Ryland Garner. Lamar was affectionately known as "Lump" by his friends and family.

Lamar received his early education...

James A Cranage

Feb 24, 2017

James A. Cranage, 56, of Thorndale, PA passed away, February 24, 2017 at the Pembrooke Nursing and Rehab Center in West Chester Pa.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Herbert Aubrey Cranage and Clara Lavinia (Emery) Cranage. He was the husband of Colleen M. Cranage. James was known as "Jimma" by his family...

Albert Preston Miller

Feb 13, 2017

Albert Preston Miller, 69, of Downingtown, Pa, passed away Monday February 13, 2017 at the Brandywine Hospital in Caln. He was born on December 9, 1947 in Reno, Nevada.  He was the son of the late Albert O. and Viola Mae Preston Miller. A veteran, Albert served three years in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. During...

Robert Brown

Feb 10, 2017

Robert Brown, 84, of Coatesville, formerly of Paoli passed away Friday, February 10, 2017, at the Neighborhood Hospice Facility in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  A memorial service is being planned. Please check back for more information.

Robert Brown age 84, was born on January 4, 1943 in Paoli, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Christopher Brown...

James "Mugs" Depte, Jr.

Feb 8, 2017

James "Mugs" Depte, Jr., 59, of Coatesville, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home. He was the son of the late James and Ortan Depte.  He was the husband of Crystal Hamilton Depte with whom he shared 18 years of marital bliss.

James retired from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in King of Prussia,...

Laura Dell Smith

Feb 5, 2017

Laura Dell Smith, 73, of Coatesville, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Brandywine Hospital in Caln.

She was the daughter of the late Harley Smith and Ora (Ellerby) Smith.

Laura was a lifelong resident of Coatesville.  Having a friendly personality, Laura made many friends along the way.  She enjoyed traveling and going to...

Mahmadsafi Ismailbhai Vahora

Feb 4, 2017

Mahmadsafi Ismailbhai Vahora, 58, of Collegeville, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Einstein Medical Center in East Norriton, Montgomery County.  An Islamic burial was held at the Valley Forge Memorial Gardens in King of Prussia.