Louis L. Verra, Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Louis Lloyd Verra, Jr., 83, of Coatesville, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his residence. He was affectionately known as "Louie or Lou.”
Born in Buford, SC, Louie was the cherished son of the late Louis L. Verra, Sr. and Willa Mae Smith Verra. He was the husband of Patricia A. Cuff Verra, with whom he shared...
Sondra Ann Bacon Brown
Mar 19, 2026
Sondra Ann Bacon Brown, 76, formerly of Coatesville, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at home in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Edward Bacon, Sr. and Geraldine Hutcherson Bacon.
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Services are planned for 11 AM, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Bernardtown,...
Aaron Bruce
Mar 12, 2026
Aaron Bruce, 87, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Gullie Bruce, Sr., and Bessie Mae Hurst Bruce. He was the beloved husband of Mildred Amelia Bush Bruce, with whom he shared over 54 years of marriage.
His first job was...
Jeffery M. Brickus, Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Jeffery M. Brickus, Sr., 67, of Coatesville, PA, departed this life suddenly on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Ernest Brickus, Sr., and Edith Hines Brickus.
Jeff was a devoted husband to Shari Lynn (Baker) Brickus, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.
He was a graduate of Coatesville Area Senior...
Carolyn A. Jones
Mar 5, 2026
Carolyn Alma Mills Jones, "Cup Cake", 76, of Coatesville, PA, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Downingtown, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Mills and Lula Cardella Warnick. She was the wife of the late Vernon Durnell Jones.
Carolyn worked as a...
Salima Murshed
Feb 24, 2026
Salima Murshed, of Malvern, PA, passed away at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. She was 88 years old.
The ceremonial ghusl (washing and shrouding) took place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc, 725 Merchant St, Coatesville, PA. The Salat al-Janazah funeral prayer was held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at...
Essie Mae Lee
Feb 23, 2026
Essie Mae Lee, age 80, of Modena, PA departed this life on Monday, February 23, 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Essie was born in Dorchester, South Carolina on May 6, 1945. She attended Dorchester County public schools and continued her education at Voorhees College. Following college, Essie settled in Coatesville, PA, with her cousin Polly before marrying her late husband, “Gus”.
For...
Alice Joy Wright
Feb 21, 2026
Alice Joy Wright was born on December 23, 1943, to Augustus Wright and Hazel Bell Wright. She was welcomed into the world by her older brother, Kenny, and raised in Wayne, Pennsylvania, in the historic community of Mt. Pleasant.
From the very beginning, Alice embodied her middle name — Joy.
She graduated from Conestoga High School and continued her education at Eastern...
Charles Edward (Charlie) Thomas
Feb 15, 2026
On Sunday evening, February 15, 2026, Charles Edward "Charlie" Thomas of "West End", Coatesville, PA, passed away at home after a prolonged illness. He was 51 years old.
Charlie was born in Parkesburg, PA. He was one of fourteen children born to the late Doris Marcella (Osborn) and Gerald Elsyworth Thomas.
He was the husband...
Lucy Ann Vaughn
Feb 14, 2026
Lucy Ann Vaughn, 73, of Coatesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at home.Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William "Chase" Raymond Vaughn, Sr., and Alberta Charlotte Marshall Vaughn.
Lucy was educated in the Coatesville public school system and graduated from CASH in 1970.
Over the years, she worked as an assembler at Handi Crafters.
She enjoyed...
Barry L. Robinson, Sr.
Feb 14, 2026
Barry Lee Robinson, Sr., 70, of Coatesville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his residence.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry Emmett Robinson, Sr. and Marion Sims-Robinson-Woodloe.
Barry was a true champion. When life knocked him down, he never stayed down. He fought his way back with determination, grit, and a quiet courage that...
Richard S. Baldwin
Feb 13, 2026
Richard Stephen Baldwin
December 20, 1946 – February 13, 2026
Richard Stephen Baldwin, beloved husband, devoted father, and loyal brother, passed away at age 79, after a long battle with cancer on February 13, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Susan U. Baldwin, daughter, Naomi Baldwin, and siblings, Marilyn...
Vivian M. Holden
Feb 12, 2026
Vivian Mary Miller Holden, 90, of Coatesville, PA, transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.
Affectionately known as "DeeDee," she was the daughter of the late Nancy Boulware and James H. Miller. She was born in Ridgeway, South Carolina, on October 12, 1935. In her early years, the family...
Jason Teron Mack
Feb 9, 2026
Jason Teron Mack, 44, of West Grove, PA, departed this life suddenly on Monday, February 9, 2026, at home.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of Linda Comfort and the late David Smith.
Jason graduated with the Class of 2000 from Kennett High School. He further honed his culinary skills at the Pennsylvania...
Emma Louise (Westmoreland) Brazzle
Feb 7, 2026
Emma Louise Brazzle, "Mickie", 91 of Coatesville, transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 07, 2026, at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA.
Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late John A. Westmoreland and Gladys Collins Westmoreland. She was preceded in death by her late husband Emanuel Brazzle "Manny". Emma...
Phillip Eugene Alder
Feb 6, 2026
Phillip Eugene Alder was born on February 23, 1961, at Jennersville Hospital in West Grove, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved son of the late Ernest Alder, Jr. and Lillian Mazarene Thomas Alder. On Friday, February 6, 2026, he was called home unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and unforgettable memories.
Phil graduated from Coatesville Area...
Ronald L. Young, Sr.
Feb 4, 2026
Ronald Lawrence Young, Sr., 82, of Coatesville, departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 82. Ronald passed away at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Born in Coatesville, Ronald was the son of the late Samuel William Young, Sr., and Irene (Bacon) Young Worthy. He was a graduate of S....
Richard James Ziobro, Sr.
Feb 2, 2026
Monday morning, February 2nd, 2026, Richard James Ziobro, Sr, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at his home. He was 77 years old.
Richard was born in Shamokin, PA, a son of the late Anna Christian (Olshylski) and Anthony Stanley Ziobro.
He was the husband of Sarah Cecilia (Maize) Ziobro for 54 years.
He...
Ella L. (Barber) Rudolph
Jan 31, 2026
Mrs. Ella Louise Barber Rudolph was born in Coatesville, PA, on April 24, 1923. She was the daughter of the late John and Hattie Barber. Ella was called home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2026, at 4:54 a.m. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 102 years old.
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Rev. Frances C. (Wilkerson) Oxendine
Jan 27, 2026
The Reverend Frances C. "Doll" Oxendine, 84, of West Chester, PA, gently departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Pocopson Home in West Chester, PA. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lewis Wilkerson, Sr. and Lottie Ann Shuler Wilkerson.
Frances was admired for her wisdom and steadfast faith....
