Mar 19, 2026

Sondra Bacon Brown, 76, of Coatesville, departed this life peacefully on March 19, 2026, at home.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Edward Bacon, Sr. and Geraldine Hutcherson Bacon.

Sondra grew up in a large, close-knit family and received her education in the Coatesville Area School District. She was a proud graduate of S. Horace Scott High School,...

Mar 27, 2026

James L. Thompson, Sr., 58, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Michael Thompson, Sr. and Yvonne Melvin Thompson. He was affectionately known as Jamie or Jimmy by his family and friends.

James was a beloved racecar enthusiast andcherished family man,...

Mar 24, 2026

Dr. James Edward Perry, Jr., 94, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at home. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Perry, Sr. and Delia Alston Perry.

James was a bright and ambitious young man who excelled both academically and athletically. His early education began at the historical James Adams Elementary...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 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 Winans and Steven Baldwin. He was a loving husband and proud father; a man whose presence brought a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...