Obituaries
Obituaries
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
Troy Thompson
Oct 10, 2016
Troy Thompson, age 47 of Coatesville, passed away, Monday, October 10, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 725 Merchant Street, Coatesville, Pa.  The service will be officiated by Pastor Gary Fowler from Harvest Worship Center, Downingtown, PA.  There will not be a public viewing....
Ava Raelynn Harris
Oct 4, 2016
Ava RaeLynn Harris, infant, of Coatesville, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016Â at the Chester County Hospital. Â She was the beloved daughter of Brittany L. Corporal and Harvey Harris. The anticipation of Baby Ava's arrival brought great joy to her family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Monica Corporal; maternal grandfather Danny Bunch;...
Audrey Caroline Ward
Sep 25, 2016
Audrey Caroline Ward was born in Coatesville, PA on April 25, 1943 to James E. (deceased) and Arlene Ward.  She was born on Easter Sunday and was given the nickname of "Bunny". She spent her early childhood between her grandparent's home on Bakers Farm and the home of her parents in Carver Court. She joined with the body of...
Vivian Arlene Robinson
Sep 25, 2016
Affectionately known as Pete by family and friends, Vivian Arlene Robinson passed on September 25, 2016 in Atlanta Georgia. Vivian was the last sibling of four children born to Namon and Laura Robinson. She was predeceased by her sisters Edythe, Alice and her brother Robert. She is survived by her children Paulette Edythe, and Jeffrey Leon; grandchildren: Danielle Denise, Nicole...

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