Obituaries
Obituaries
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Leroy A. Lewis
Jan 23, 2017
Leroy A. Lewis, 63, of Coatesville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in Denver Colorado.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Leroy Allen and Jessie Mae Lewis Conway. He was affectionately known as Butchie.
He received his early education from the Coatesville Area public schools and graduated from Coatesville High School...
Nancy E. Palmer
Jan 8, 2017
Nancy E. Palmer, 63, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Robert F. Palmer, Sr. and Laura (Davis) Palmer. Nancy graduated from the Oxford Area High School Class of 1971. After graduation, she began work in the Library of Lincoln University. ...
Donna Mae Rodriguez
Jan 6, 2017
Donna Mae Rodriguez, 65, of Coatesville, passed away January 6, 2017 at the Life Care Center in West Chester, Pa. Born in Greenwich, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John Taylor, Sr. and Elaine Gould.
She was educated within the Bridgeton Public School System and graduated from Bridgeton High School.
Donna Mae was...
Shirley Gilliam Jacks
Jan 4, 2017
Shirley Gilliam Jacks, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Park House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Royersford, Pa.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she was the daughter of the late William and Betsy Springer Gilliam. She was the beloved wife of the late Benny Jacks, Sr. with whom she shared 38 years of marriage.
...Frances (Dennis) Pagan-Afanador
Jan 2, 2017
Frances Elizabeth (Dennis) Pagan-Afanador peacefully departed this life at home on January 2, 2017. She was the daughter of the late James Donald and Pauline Frances Dennis. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor Pagan-Afanador, daughter Sheila Denise Cody and  brother, Carl Winslow Dennis. Frances leaves a daughter, Monicka Nicole Cody of Norristown, PA, son, Ronald Cody, Jr....
Margaree Wilson
Dec 27, 2016
Margaree Wilson, 77, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Neighborhood Hospice Facility in West Chester. She was the beloved wife of Laddie Wilson, with whom she celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in Evergreen, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ida Bell Stallworth and Wilton Suggs. She...
Quielle Z. Carter
Dec 26, 2016
Quielle Z. Carter, "Tink", 24, of Parkesburg, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2016 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the daughter of William J. Carter and Margaret Brown. She enjoyed spending time with her children and their family.  She had a love for music, her favorite genre was Hip Hop and R & B. Quielle also loved to...
Shirley Ann Bookman Young
Dec 8, 2016
Shirley Ann Bookman Young, of Philadelphia passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Little Mountain, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Bookman and Louise Chatman Bookman. She received her early education within the Newberry Public School System. She met and married Booker T. Young then relocated...
Tessa M. Keitt-Eggleston
Dec 4, 2016
A Service of Reflection Remembering Tessa M. Eggleston Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9 AM Viewing 11 AM Service
Second Baptist Worship Center 856 Lumber Street, Coatesville, PA 19320
Condolences can be shared on the guestbook tab. Flowers can be sent to the church on the service day....
Christopher R. Thompson
Dec 3, 2016
Christopher Ronald Thompson, 32, Norristown, Pennsylvania, formerly of Coatesville, PA died suddenly, Saturday, December 3, 2016, in Delaware.
He was the son of Nathan Thompson Jr. and Crystal Spearman. He was later adopted by his late paternal grandmother Julie Lee Thompson.  After she passed away, Christopher was raised by his uncle Julian and aunt Maryann Ray. Christopher...
Franklin J. Quail
Nov 30, 2016
Franklin James Quail, "Jimmy", 64, of West Chester PA, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at home. He was the son of the late Alice M. Quail. He loved to dance, sing, play pool and go fishing. Most of all he loved his family and they loved him too. He was preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth V. "Peanut"...
Zedekiah Gibbs
Nov 21, 2016
Zedekiah "Zeke" Gibbs, 68, of Thorndale PA, formerly of Coatesville, surrounded by his family, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, at home. He was the son of the late James A. and Dorothy (Wilson) Gibbs. He was the husband of Elvira A. (Glasco) Gibbs with whom he shared 47 years. Zeke was educated within the Coatesville Area School District...
(Baby) James Q. London
Nov 17, 2016
Baby James Quinmir London, infant, of Coatesville, passed away, November 17, 2016 at the Chester County Hospital.  He was the son of Nijea Brazzle. He is survived by her maternal grandmother, Nakesha London; maternal grandfather Jermaine Anthony Brazzle, Sr.; maternal great grandparents: Jeannine London McNeil, William Earl Ellis, Jean E. London, William O. London, Sr., Beatrice Richards, Pearl London, ...
Sher Bahadur Khan
Nov 16, 2016
Sher Bahadur Khan, 65, of Newark, DE., passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE.
He was the husband of Shahan Khan.
The Janaazah prayer was held on Friday at the Tarbiyah School, 698 Old Baltimore Pike, in Newark, DE.
A Muslim Burial was observed in the Philadelphia...
Barbara Jean Lawson
Nov 2, 2016
Barbara Jean Lawson, 70, of West Chester, passed away peacefully at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.  She was the daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Hoopes. Jean was the wife of Kenneth Lawson who preceded her in death. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon, Friday, May 26, 2017 at Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer....
Walter O. Mitchell, Jr.
Oct 28, 2016
Walter O. Mitchell, Jr., 74, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, October 28, at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Walter, Sr. and Otelia Mitchell. He was the husband of Valiree (Davis) Mitchell with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. He was a graduate of Thomas Edison High School, and attended...
Lula Mae Thomas
Oct 16, 2016
Lula Mae Thomas of Parkesburg, formerly of Coatesville passed away on October 16, 2016 at the Pocopson Home in West Chester. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harry Lee Smith and Eva. I (Butler) Smith. She was the wife of the late John W. Thomas, Sr. Lula Mae attended schools within the Coatesville Area School District...
William J. Mitchell
Oct 11, 2016
William James Mitchell, 76, of Pottstown, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the Coatesville V. A. Medical Center in Coatesville. Born in Washington, NC, he was the son of Lemuel and Emma Mitchell. William was a United States Army Veteran who served four years until he was honorably discharged. Graveside services will be held with military honors at 11...
Dr. Mazhar Rishi
Oct 11, 2016
Dr. Mazhar Rishi, 57, of Chadds Ford, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at home. Janaaza Prayer will be held October 12, 2016 at 1 pm at the ISCC in West Chester followed by Islamic burial in Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer.
Alice B. Bookman
Oct 11, 2016
Alice B. Bookman, 89, of Coatesville, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Chester Valley Rehab and Nursing Center in Paoli. Born in Little Mountain, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Almease Summers Bookman. She enjoyed cooking, listening to gospel music and was a Dallas Cowboys fan. Alice is survived by her devoted...

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