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Obituaries
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Jerome G. Fortune
Jun 4, 2025
Jerome G. Fortune, 75, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born and raised in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Jerome B. "Sonny" Fortune and Lydia E. Wilson Fortune. He was the devoted husband of Jeanie M. Fortune, with whom he shared many...
Teresa D. Graham
May 31, 2025
Teresa D. Graham (nee Grove) , 61, of Coatesville, PA, transitioned suddenly on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Teresa was born on October 22, 1963, at Coatesville Hospital, the fifth of six children born to the late Rev. Dr. Joshua Grove II and Margaret Grove (nee Harris).
With a career...
Melba Faure Muñoz
May 25, 2025
Melba Faure Muñoz, a beloved mother, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in West Chester, PA. She was 86 years old.
Born on May 1, 1939, Melba was the daughter of the late Eterna Muñoz.
In her 30s, Melba graced the stage at the renowned Tropicana nightclub in Havana, Cuba. While there, she had...
James "Sonny" Porter Bryant, Jr.
May 18, 2025
James Porter Bryant, Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny", age 89, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at home on Sunday, May 18, 2025, with family by his side. He is the eldest son of the late Rev. James Porter Bryant, Sr. and the late Rev. Sarah H. Boggs Bryant, born at the historic Atkinson Memorial Hospital in Coatesville, PA.
...Stephen Marquis Johnson
May 17, 2025
Stephen Marquis Johnson, 45, of Coatesville, PA, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Paoli Memorial Hospital in Paoli, PA.
Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Michelle "Suggie" Johnson and the late Stephen "Marty" Jones. Raised in a large family, Stephen was welcomed with tremendous love by his parents, grandparents, aunts,...
Joan B. Andrews
May 16, 2025
Joan B. Andrews, 83, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.
Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Calvin H. Stokes and Gladys M. Dickinson Stokes.
She attended the Coatesville Area public schools. After high school, she attended the Metropolitan Hospital School...
Willie Rivers
May 12, 2025
Willie Rivers, 91, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late AJ Rivers, Effie Lowry Rivers Wright, and stepson of George Wright. He was known as "Brownie" by his family and friends.
He was married to...
Ellery Seymore Robbins, Jr.
May 9, 2025
Notice of Passing
Early Friday evening, May 9, 2025, Ellery Seymore Robbins, Jr., of Toughkenamon, PA, passed away at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 72 years old.
Born in Bear, Delaware, New Castle County, he was the son of the late Ellery Seymore Robbins, Sr., and Gloria Ann (Walker) Robbins.
...Cindy Woodward Washington
May 9, 2025
Notice of Passing
Early Friday morning, May 9, 2025, Cindy Woodward Washington, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at her residence. She was 68 years old.
A Memorial service is being planned. Please check back for more details and obituary information.
Family and friends may share condolences through the guestbook link on this memorial...
Leroy Thomas Beckett
May 8, 2025
Notification of Passing
Leroy Thomas Beckett, of Coatesville, PA, passed away late Thursday evening, May 8, 2025 at his residence. He was 91 years old.
No services are planned at this time.
Condolences may be shared through the guestbook link on this memorial page. All are welcome to light a candle in his...
Kenny Bell
May 5, 2025
Kenny Bell was born to the late Bernice (Sanford) Bell and Ray Bell on October 18, 1958.
He graduated from Conestoga High School in 1977. During his working career, he worked for Vishay. He acquired his CDL license, he worked for Warner Trucking, became a Dump Truck Driver working for DRD in Philadelphia and C.M. Jones in...
Jerry M. James
May 2, 2025
On Friday, May 2, 2025, Mr. Jerry Monroe James, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at his residence. He was 91 years old.
(Mr. Jerry wrote the following)Â Â Jerry was born on June 29, 1933, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of four children of Henry and Fushar (Brockington) James.
Jerry attended the Hustonville School...
Steven D. Walls
May 1, 2025
Steven D. Walls, 74, of Avondale, PA, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife, Darlene, and the final goodbyes of his devoted family and friends. Born on November 14, 1950, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Steve was raised in Kennett Square and was a proud graduate of Kennett High School, Class of 1970....
Tenesia Ann Jones
Apr 24, 2025
Tenesia Ann Jones was born August 5, 1972, in Coatesville PA to Priscilla Jones and the late Stanley Alston.
Tenesia attended Coatesville Area High School. She worked at Pepperidge Farm as a machine operator and a backup line leader beginning in 1994.
Tenesia was very family-oriented. She loved her family with all that she had....
Charlotte Ann (Sullivan) Henry
Apr 19, 2025
Charlotte Ann Sullivan Henry
Prayer Warrior • Community Advocate • Matriarch
Sunrise: December 10, 1944 – Sunset: April 19, 2025
Charlotte Ann Sullivan Henry, a radiant woman of unwavering faith, timeless beauty, bold style, and boundless love, transitioned peacefully on the morning of April 19, 2025. She was a mother to many, a...
Diane ("Lady Di") Gillie
Apr 19, 2025
Diane Gillie, 78, of Coatesville, PA passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hicks and Willie Easter Wilkerson. She was the wife of the late Dwight Gillie with whom she shared 36 years...
Anthony O. Langley
Apr 15, 2025
Anthony O'Keefe Langley, age 59 of Coatesville, PA passed away on April 15, 2025. He was born November 9, 1965 in Riverside, NY to the late Daniel and Katherine (Barge) Langley. Anthony was a devoted son to his mother, whose memories he cherished.
Anthony was a true trooper of the Lord and a devout prayer warrior whose...
Andrew Marquis Weathers
Apr 13, 2025
Andrew Weathers of Coatesville, PA passed away unexpectedly April 13th, 2025 at 40 years old.
Andrew was born in Coatesville on April 8th, 1985. He was son of Sarah Lynn (Weathers) Mansfield and late Walter Brokenborough, Jr.
He was educated at Conestoga Valley High School graduate class of 2004. He enjoyed going to Penn Relays,...
Susan Turner Ferrera
Apr 11, 2025
Susan Ferrera passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was 68 years old.
Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Margaret Turner.
She was the beloved wife of Thomas Captis, with whom she shared 14 years of marriage.
Sue grew...
Dennis James Schneider, Ii
Apr 8, 2025
Dennis James Schneider II was born August 6, 1969, in Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, NJ, to Dennis and Shirlee Schneider Sr. His parents affectionately called him little Dennis. Most of his adult life, he lived in Chester County, PA.
Dennis was an avid muscle car enthusiast, he also loved stock car and motorcycle racing. Dennis was on...

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