Obituaries
Obituaries
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Alan Richard Jones
Jun 30, 2015
Alan Richard Jones, "Rebar", 67, of Kennett Square, PA., passed away, with his family at his side, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Coatesville V.A. Hospice Care Unit in Coatesville.
Alan was a 1966 graduate of the Milton Hershey High School of Hershey, PA.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict and...
John S. Thompson, Jr.
Jun 20, 2015
John Simms Thompson passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Paoli Hospital at the age of 71, surrounded by loved ones.
John was born on February 12, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to Cecelia (Wooby) Thompson and John Simms Thompson, Sr. His father worked in electronics and built one of the...
Haywood T. Cannon
Jun 19, 2015
Haywood Cannon passed away June 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born April 26, 1936 to James and Queen Ann Wise Cannon, he was the youngest of seven children. He was the loving husband of Florence E. Cannon. He was affectionately known as Woodie, Mr. Smooth, Mr. Cool, Big Eagle or Deac.
He attended and graduated from...
Alexander H. Medley, Jr.
Jun 17, 2015
Alexander H. Medley Jr., "Abdul Aleem", 56, of Coatesville passed peacefully June 17, 2015 amongst his family and friends at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
Aleem is survived by his mother, Elnor (Mayo) Whitehead; wife Crystal "Anisa" Thomas; Daughters: Aaliyah Castro, Shannon Thomas, and Praige Thomas-Minor; Sons: Nasir Medley, Aleem Medley, Aleem...
Viola Smith Osbourne
Jun 15, 2015
Viola Smith Osbourne, "Peewee", 76, of Paoli, passed away June 15, 2015 at home. She was the daughter of the late Henry Smith and Margaret Bolden Smith, and the wife of James T. Osbourne. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Peggy (Kenneth) Johnson of Wagontown; one brother, Henry (Penny) Smith, Sr. of...
Wayland R. Washington, Sr.
Jun 3, 2015
Wayland Raddcliffe Washington, Sr., 49, passed away June 3 2015 at the Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the son of Janet Bernice Washington Lane and the late Wayland Raddcliffe Whitaker. He was a 1984 graduate of C.A.S.H. He was a general contractor. In addition to his mother he leaves two daughters, Janise (Christopher) Woodward, Deja...
Elizabeth Ann Shepherd
Jun 2, 2015
Elizabeth Ann Shepherd, "Lizzie", 58, of Coatesville passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at home. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late John W. Shepherd, Sr. and Margaret Dodson Shepherd. Lizzie graduated from Conestoga High School in 1974. She had earned a B.S. from Temple University. She was employed at the Norristown State Hospital. She...
Edward Payne, Jr.
May 17, 2015
Deacon Edward Payne, Jr., 75, of Lincoln University, passed away on May 17, 2015 at the Brandywine Hospital. Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late John Edward Payne, Sr. and Anna Walker Payne. He was the husband of Mary Emma Jones Payne with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. He had been employed...
Jessie Bell Grove
May 13, 2015
Jessie Bell Grove passed away Wednesday May 13, 2015 after a long illness God dispatched an angel to the Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA to take the hand of Jessie Bell Grove, after a long illness, to bring her back to him. Formerly of Coatesville, Jessie Bell was born January 2, 1941 in Alabama to the...
Arrington Williams
May 12, 2015
Arrington Chris-Michael Williams, 21, of Coatesville passed away suddenly May 12, 2015. Born in Coatesville he was the son of Charles Anderson and Gloria Ann Williams. He attended the Coatesville Area Public Schools then attended Shamokin Area School District. Arrington graduated from Shamokin Area Middle-High School in 2014. Arrington successfully completed the Aerospace Science Cadet Program overseen...
Robert Delgado
May 11, 2015
Robert Delgado, 39, of Lancaster, passed away May 11, 2015. Services are planned for Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 5 pm at the funeral home.
Condolence messages can be shared at the guest book link below. The family is grateful for those who donated money to help with funeral costs. Thank you.
Geraldine (Stephens) Smith
May 11, 2015
Geraldine "Gerry" Smith, 90, of Coatesville, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Brandywine Hospital in Caln.
Celebration of Life Services will be held TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015. VIEWING 9 A.M. SERVICE 11 A.M. at Hutchinson UAME Church 825 E Chestnut Street, Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320. Interment will be in New Evergreen Cemetery, Coatesville,...
Alvin T. Jones
May 10, 2015
Alvin T. Jones, 69, of Coatesville, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.
He was son of the late Romulus C. Jones, Sr. and Louise Bradley Jones.
A US Army veteran, Al served during the Vietnam conflict until he was honorably discharged.
He worked 30 years at Lukens...
Jacob F Yorgey Iii
Apr 17, 2015
Jacob Franklin Yorgey III, 81, of Norristown passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at Tower Manor West Nursing Home in Norristown.
Jacqueline R Myers
Apr 15, 2015
In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Rita Myers
Jacqueline R. Myers "Jackie", 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester. Services will be held 11:30 am, Friday April 24, 2015 at Wright Funeral Home, 725 Merchant Street, Coatesville, Pa 19320. There will not be...
Edith Viola (Hawks) Parker
Apr 13, 2015
Celebration of Life and Homegoing Services for Edith Viola Hawks Parker Monday, April 20, 2015 Viewing 9 a.m. ® Service 11 a.m. At the Episcopal Church of the Trinity 323 E. Lincoln Highway Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320 Rev. Sherry Crompton Deets, Rector
Edith Viola Parker, 90, of Parkesburg, passed away Monday, April 13 at the Chester...
Margaret (Griffy) Jackson
Apr 6, 2015
Margaret Griffy Jackson "Sis", 86, of Parkesburg, formerly of Coatesville passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Brandywine Hospital, Caln.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and May Griffy.
She is survived by daughters, Ruth (Rev. Dr. Marvin) Williams, Patricia Hackett, Tina Oberry; sisters Blanche Rodriquez, Julia...
Bruce M Johnson
Apr 6, 2015
Bruce M. Johnson, 'œMikie', 59, of Coatesville, passed away April 6, 2015 at the Brandywine Hospital in Caln. He was the son of Dorothy E. Johnson and the late Paul L. Johnson.
Born in Phoenixville, Bruce was a graduate of Coatesville High School and Waynesburg College. He had been employed at the State Store and...
Alfred B. Gray
Apr 1, 2015
Alfred Bryant Gray, 54, Coatesville, formerly of Pottstown, passed away April 1, 2015 at the Brandywine Hospital. He is survived by his siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family request contributions be made to the funeral home to cover burial costs.
Tahir Ali Kathawala
Mar 30, 2015
Tahir Ali Kathawala, 72, of Paoli, PA, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015, at the Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born in Udaipur, Rajasthan India, he was the son of Abbas Husain Kathawala and Qulsoom Kathawala. He was the husband of Salma Saifee Kathawala.
He belonged to, and was one of the founding members of...

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