Obituaries
Obituaries
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Baby Ahmed Thabateh
Mar 21, 2016
Baby Ahmed Thabateh passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at The Woman's Heart of Lancaster Medical Center in Lititz, PA. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville, PA.
Edna L. Washington
Mar 21, 2016
Edna Lydia Washington, 96, of Coatesville, formerly of Paoli, slipped away into eternal rest Monday March 21, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Morstein,Pa., she was the daughter of the late Bertha Brown and Alfred W. Nash, Sr. She was the wife of the late Norman Washington, Sr.
Edna was...
Leonard Woodward
Mar 21, 2016
Leonard Woodward, 79, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday March 21, 2016 at the Brandywine Hospital , Caln. Born in Honeybrook, he was the son of the late Kersey Woodward, Sr. and Laura Mullen. Leonard was the wife of Lois Ann Woodward with whom he shared 47 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons,...
Frances Rebecca (Griffy) Runner
Mar 17, 2016
Frances Rebecca Runner, 95, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2016.  She was the daughter of the late John E. Griffy and Emma Thompson Griffy Cephas. She was the wife of Joseph William Runner with whom she shared 33 years until his death in 1971.  Frances worked at Laskos in West Chester....
Sharon J Hunter
Mar 13, 2016
Sharon Jane Hunter, 64, of Philadelphia formerly of Coatesville, passed away, March 13, 2016 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Dorothy Gist Harrell and the late James Gist. She was the wife of the late Donald Ray Hunter with whom she shared 19 years of marriage until his passing in...
Santos Joaquin Juarez-Estrada
Mar 11, 2016
Santos Joaquin Juarez-Estrada, 32, of Coatesville passed away, March 11, 2016 at Brandywine Hospital.  He was the son of Epifania Estrada and Rocki Juarez. He was the husband of Brenda Juarez with whom he shared 6 years of marriage. Santos was employed as a laborer at Hidden Springs Landscaping in Malvern. In addition to his wife Brenda and his parents,...
Calvin Lewis Rowland
Mar 11, 2016
Rev. Calvin Lewis Rowland, 66, departed this life on March 11, 2016 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester, Pa. Born in Atlanta, Ga, he was the son of the late James E. Rowland, Jr and Ella Mae Rowland. He was the husband of Donna Y. Rowland with whom he shared 19 years of marriage....
Palmira Matos
Mar 10, 2016
Palmira Laracuente Matos, 61, of East Fallowfield passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester.  Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico , she was the daughter of Esteban and Emma Laracuente.  She was the beloved wife of Pedro Matos with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. She received a Masters degree in Education...
Michael Jamar Givens
Mar 9, 2016
Michael Jamar Givens, Sr. "App", 27, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2016 in Wilmington, Delaware. Born in York, Pennsylvania he was the son of Dana Lanleylee Johnson, Sr. and the late Mildred Althea Givens. He loved basketball, football and music. He is survived by two children, Michael Givens, Jr. and Mackenzie Givens; his parents Dana and Sharon Johnson...
Michael Jamar Givens
Mar 8, 2016
Michael Jamar Givens, Sr. "App", 27, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2016 in Wilmington, Delaware. Born in York, Pennsylvania he was the son of Dana Lanleylee Johnson, Sr. and the late Mildred Althea Givens. He loved basketball, football and music. He is survived by two children, Michael Givens, Jr. and Mackenzie Givens; his parents Dana and...
Marian P. (Phillips) Barber
Mar 7, 2016
Marian P. (nee Phillips) Barber, 103, of Ocean Park, Jupiter, Florida passed away, Monday, March 7, 2016 at Linden Hall Nursing Home in Kennett Square. She was born in 1912 in Millton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Wilbur I. Phillips and Nettie Moyer Phillips. She was the wife of the late  Col. Joseph H....
Dr. Syed Qaiser Rashid
Mar 4, 2016
Dr. Syed Qaiser Rashid, 83, of Exton, passed away, Friday, March 4, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.  He was a member of both the Islamic Society of Greater Valley Forge, Devon, and the Islamic Society of Chester County, West Chester.  A Janaaza prayer was held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Devon Masjid, followed by...
Tamara L. Grove
Mar 4, 2016
Tamara L Grove, 53, passed away Fri., Mar. 4, 2016 at her residence. She enjoyed flower gardening, taking care of animals and going to the beach. She also enjoyed listening to gospel music and spending time with her grandchildren.Tammy is survived  by three sons, Mitchell Howington, Isreal Howington, Thomas Grove, Jr., all of Coatesville; two daughters, Ashley...
Oscar F. Hines
Mar 4, 2016
Oscar F. Hines, 72, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at home. He was one of ten children born to the late Simon Julius Hines and Mary Francis Adderton. He was the husband of the late Karen Bessick Hines with whom he shared forty nine years of marriage. Oscar received his early education from the...
Cecilia Alicia Gutierrez Y Hernandez
Feb 28, 2016
Cecilia Alicia Gutierrez y Hernandez, 82, of Coatesville, surrounded by her family, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at home.  One of her favorite scriptures was Psalm 23.  The family will remember her kind and loving spirit, and that she was a bit of a comedian.  Services will be held privately .
Michael J. Ferguson
Feb 18, 2016
Michael James Ferguson, 57, of Coatesville, passed away February 18, 2016 at home. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Ira James Ferguson, Jr. and Morrislene Purnsley Ferguson. He was a  1977 graduate of the Coatesville Area School District. Michael loved tinkering with cars. He also enjoyed carpentry and landscaping. He served as a...
Gerald E. Crutchfield
Feb 16, 2016
Gerald E. Crutchfield, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his residence. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Crutchfield-Davis and the husband of Patricia Berry Crutchfield. He was employed as a teacher in several schools over the years. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Berry Crutchfield; sons, Brian Wilson...
John Arthur Roberts
Feb 14, 2016
John Arthur Roberts, 93, of Coatesville passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Harrison House in Christiana, Pa. Born in Liberty County, Georgia, he was the son of the late  John A. Roberts, Sr. and Jannie Powell Roberts. He was the husband of the late Thelma Elizabeth Bookman with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. He had been employed...
Bernice L. Fells
Feb 10, 2016
Bernice L. Fells was born September 13, 1928 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Rev. John A. Fells, Sr. and Estell C. Mines Fells. She received her early education from the Historical James Adams School in Coatesville. Bernice was baptized at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Coatesville at age 11. Â She served as...
Nina Dirocco
Feb 9, 2016
Nina M. DiRocco, 35, of Coatesville, Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at residence. Please check back for more information,

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