Obituaries

Betty Cimellaro

Betty Cimellaro

Jul 3, 2025

Betty J. Cimellaro, 94, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Freedom Village in Coatesville, PA. She was the wife of Anthony M. "Tony" Cimellaro who passed away on June 26, 2025. Born in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph K. Donmoyer and Laura M. (Swisher) Donmoyer Smith.

Betty worked as a housekeeper...

Anthony "Tony" M. Cimellaro

Anthony "Tony" M. Cimellaro

Jun 26, 2025

Anthony M. "Tony" Cimellaro, 99, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was the husband of Betty J. (Donmoyer) Cimellaro for over 36 years, who subsequently passed away on July 3, 2025. Born in East Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John B. and Josephine (Adamo) Cimellaro.

Tony proudly served his...

Tommy A. Patton

Tommy A. Patton

Sep 8, 2025

Tommy A. Patton, 90, of New Holland, PA, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing and Rehab in Narvon, PA. He was the husband of the late Nancy Lee (Grimes) Patton who passed away in 2023. Born in Honey Brook, PA, he was the son of the late Abraham and Erma (Wilson) Patton.

Tom Patton's baseball career...

Mary J. Hilton

Mary J. Hilton

Sep 8, 2025

Mary Jane Hilton, 85, of Cochranville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was the wife of the late Ronald D. Hilton who passed away in 2015. They shared over 35 years together in marriage. Born in Butler, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Van...

Richard A. Mann

Richard A. Mann

Sep 6, 2025

Richard A. Mann, 81, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Evalyne J. (Curtis) Mann for over 55 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late James Roy and Mable Elva (Newswenger) Mann.

Known by many as a soft-spoken man, Richard had a...

Yvonne H. March

Yvonne H. March

Sep 6, 2025

Yvonne H. March, 100, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA. She was the wife of the late Leonard H. March who died in 2001. They shared 55 years of marriage. 

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Martin and Jane Hope Martin. Yvonne...

Shirley Ann Hilton

Shirley Ann Hilton

Sep 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Hilton, a 84-year-old resident of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Pocopson Nursing Home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was the wife of the late Robert Hilton Jr., who passed away in 2024. Born at home in Caln, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Myrtle (Heuyard) Guest.

Shirley “Mom-Mom” Hilton was...

Stephen Boyd Hamm

Stephen Boyd Hamm

Sep 4, 2025

Stephen Boyd Hamm

February 9, 1967 – September 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Boyd Hamm, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, who left us on September 4, 2025, at the age of 58.

Born on February 9, 1967, Stephen was a lifelong resident of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Known for his hardworking spirit, he...

Larry D. Trout

Larry D. Trout

Sep 2, 2025

Larry D. Trout, 72, of Lancaster, formerly of Kinzers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Grant S. Trout and M. Jane Williams Trout.

Larry loved his Mommy and Daddy. He may not have understood death but he missed them both dearly when they passed.

He...

Nancy Umile

Nancy Umile

Aug 31, 2025

Nancy J. Umile, 84, of Sellersville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was the beloved companion of the late Richard Goodwin with whom she shared over 30 years together. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Sanford B. Mowday and Ethel Leslie Mowday.

Nancy grew up in Chester County and attended...

John Edward Franciscus

John Edward Franciscus

Aug 29, 2025

John Edward Franciscus, 75, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sandra L. Fredd Franciscus with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Walter Franciscus and Dorothy Troup Franciscus.

John was an area resident all his life. He attended...

Paula L. Hall Groff

Paula L. Hall Groff

Aug 27, 2025

Paula L. Hall Groff, 74, of Paradise, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. Hall, Sr. who died in 2001. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. "Bud" Wallace, Sr. and Eleanor Mullen Wallace.

Paula was an...

Clair R. Landis

Clair R. Landis

Aug 23, 2025

Clair R. Landis (Dick), 88, of Narvon, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Donna I. (Peace) Landis for over 66 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Marian (Stauffer) Landis.

He was preceded in death by sibblings - Pat Landis Smith, Don...

Janice Hendricks

Janice Hendricks

Aug 21, 2025

Janice L. Hendricks, 88, of Elverson, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Charles W. Hendricks, Sr. who died in 2012. They shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William H. Hatfield Sr. and Evelyn I. Hess Hatfield.

Growing up, Janice...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Aug 19, 2025

Barbara Sue Miller, 82, of Atglen, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Abbeyville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lancaster, PA.

Born at Coatesville Hospital in Coatesville, PA, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Harry Winfield Scott Miller and Isabel Miller. She attended Octorara School District and dedicated her life to serving others through her...

William H. Brown

William H. Brown

Aug 18, 2025

William H. Brown, 71, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Hickory House of Honey Brook, PA. He was the beloved husband of Linda D. Wagner Brown with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Alfred Howard Brown and Eleanor Ammon Brown Smith.

Bill was an area...

Shirley Ann (Dry) Kramer

Shirley Ann (Dry) Kramer

Aug 18, 2025

Shirley Ann Kramer, née Dry, 87, of Cochranville, PA passed away on August 18, 2025, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. She was born at home in Richland, Pennsylvania, the eldest of three daughters of Paul David and Lillian Arlene (Noll) Dry. She graduated in 1955 from the Eastern Lebanon County School District (ELCO), during its inaugural year following...

David A. McCoy

David A. McCoy

Aug 16, 2025

David A. "Bubba" McCoy, 54, of West Caln Township, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the beloved son of Frances "Bonnie" McCoy (Supplee) of Coatesville and the late Donald McCoy Sr who died in 1999.

An area resident all his life, David graduated from Coatesville Area...

Maryllewellyn “Mary” Pennington

Maryllewellyn “Mary” Pennington

Aug 15, 2025

Maryllewellyn "Mary" Adams Pennington, 82, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Ware Presbyterian Home in Oxford, PA. She was the wife of husband the late Robert W. Pennington and the late James E. Adams. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Llewellyn Moore...

Lois Jean Follmar

Lois Jean Follmar

Aug 14, 2025

Lois Jean Follmar, 93, of West Grove, PA passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the home of her son Steven in Oxford. She was the widow of the late Warren W. Follmar. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Riek McKendre.

Lois grew up in the Johnstown area. She was employed by...