Feb 13, 2025

Notification of Passing

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Nasira Sultana, of Collegeville, PA, passed at her residence in Collegeville. She was 97 years old.

The ceremonial ghusl (washing and shrouding of the body) occurred Friday morning at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., 725 Merchant St., Coatesville, PA 19320. The salat al-janazah funeral prayer was...

Feb 12, 2025

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Nathaniel Bookman, Jr., of Anniston, AL, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Anniston Health & Rehab Center in Anniston, AL. Nathaniel was 72 years old.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Nathaniel Bookman, Sr. and Louise Bookman.

From a young age, Nate was a talented...

Feb 10, 2025

Veronica E. Norris, "Ronnie", 81, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Born in Dorchester, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lunetty Caleb Cherry.  She was the wife of the late Claude Norris, Sr. with whom she shared many...

Feb 8, 2025

Tangelia "Tan" Clark, of Pottstown, PA, formerly of Coatesville, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA. She was 47 years old.

Born in Coatesville, she was the beloved daughter of Carol Jackson and the late Tyrone Matthew Clark.

Tangela attended Coatesville Area High...

Feb 7, 2025

Anthony Andre Franklin, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7,  2025, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Miami, Florida with his mother at his bedside.

Anthony was born on March 2, 1968, at the Coatesville Hospital, Coatesville, PA to his loving parents, Terrence E. Franklin and LaVonna Gaines Franklin.

He...

Feb 7, 2025

Sharyl Tweed-James, 80, of Downingtown, PA, passed away, on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

Born in Bermuda, she was the daughter of the late George and Mildred Lyburd Tweed.

Born on the beautiful island of Bermuda, Sharyl's life was a testament to strength, resilience, and love. Her early years...

Feb 3, 2025

Earl Henry Randolph, Jr., 66, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the UPMC Somerset Hospital in Somerset, PA.

Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Barbara Dennison Randolph Johnson and the late Earl H. Randolph, Sr. Earl was the husband of Beth E.  Hill with whom he shared 43...

Feb 1, 2025

Jameelah S. Anderson, 46, affectionately known as "Poah" was peacefully called home unexpectedly to her loved ones on February 1, 2025, at her residence in Thorndale, PA.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hilton Matthews and the late Cynthia D. Anderson both of Coatesville, PA.

She graduated from Coatesville Senior...

Jan 26, 2025

Elaine Keesey, 69 of Coatesville passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 21, 1955, in Sonora, Texas, the daughter of the late Sid and Charlotte Lakey.

Elaine was a homemaker that opened her heart and home to many people over the years. She had the opportunity to foster countless...

Jan 19, 2025

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Raymond Harris, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 66 years old.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Emmett Harris, Sr. and Beatrice Massey Harris. Raymond was affectionately known as "Boom Rock" or "No Neck" by his family and friends....

Jan 13, 2025

Markus James Thomas, 66, of West Chester, PA passed away, on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Jean M. (Blakney) and Alan W. Thomas, Sr. Markus was affectionately known as "Buck" by his family and friends.

He lived in...

Jan 11, 2025

BORN: SEPTEMBER 23, 1931 – SUMMONED: JANUARY 11, 2025

January 11, 2025, while convalescing at home after a second stroke, little did we know that day, God had summoned her home. While she was peacefully sleeping all warm and cozy in her bed, God took our mother by the hand and led her to a beautiful mansion...

Jan 7, 2025

Blanch Elaine Gardner, 59, of Coatesville, PA gained her butterfly wings peacefully in her home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the loving daughter of Blanche Etta Griffy Gardner Rodriquez and Clarence Gardner, Sr. who both gained their wings, and the stepdaughter of Samuel Rodriguez who also gained...

Jan 6, 2025

Larry Allen Stevens, 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 6, 2025, at his residence.

Born in West Chester, PA, Larry was the son of the late Laura Elizabeth (Griffin) Johnson and Laban Allen Stevens. He was the husband of Margaret Mary "Peggy" Dillard with whom he shared 47 years together.

Larry...

Jan 5, 2025

Dr. Emir Duzić, PhD, DVM (1954–2025)

Dr. Emir Duzić, an esteemed American Bosnian scientist and humanitarian, passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 71, following a brief illness.

He was raised in Bugojno, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dr. Duzić pursued a lifelong passion for science and medicine. He earned his Doctor...

Jan 3, 2025

Stacey Iva London, 45, of Coatesville, PA passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Chester County Hospital, in West Chester.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Carol Jean Carey London and Lester Davis London, Sr.

Stacey graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1997. She worked as a data administrator in...

Jan 1, 2025

Razzaq Ali, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 76 years old.

Razzaq was born in Pakistan to the late Muhammad Sharif and Sakina Bibi. He was the husband of Parveen Akhtar Ali.

The ceremonial ghusl (washing and shrouding of the body)...

Dec 27, 2024

Willard Conrad Davis, 59 of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Conrad, as family and friends often called him, was born in Kennett Square to the late Pete and Ruth Davis.

No services are planned.

Family...

Dec 20, 2024

James Edward Baker, Sr., 90, of Coatesville, PA, surrounded by his family, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at home.

James was born in McIntosh, Georgia, on February 17, 1934, to the late Rev. Luda Pearl (Hendry) Baker and Herbert Theodore Baker, Sr.  He was the husband of the late Maxine G. Baker.

James attended...

Dec 16, 2024

Bruce Michael Brickus, of Coatesville, PA, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence on E. Chestnut Street in Coatesville. He was 71 years old.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late William Samuel Brickus and Jane Suzzanne (Smith) Brickus.

Bruce was a familiar and friendly face here in Coatesville. Some...