Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

Eunice Mae Kolb, age 85, of Geneva, Illinois, passed Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Michaelsen’s Covenant Living in Batavia with her loving family by her side.

She was born December 28, 1939, in Hanumakonda, Deccan, India, the daughter of Arthur Hemlin Anderson and Sarah Isabell (Barnett) Anderson.

Eunice was the third of four children born...

May 12, 2025

Charles H. Hawk, Sr., 88, of Bernville, PA passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of the late Sylvia Mae Smith Hawk who died in 2018. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph Hawk, Sr. and Bessie Russell Hawk and was raised by his stepmother Marie Hawk.

Charlie grew up...

May 10, 2025

Gail Jean (Elvin) Thomas, 68 of Chadds Ford, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 She was the beloved wife of Joseph L Thomas,. with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lillian “Toots” Elvin and Robert W. Elvin SR..

Gail was born and raised in...

May 5, 2025

Donna Lee Reilly, 74, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Newport Meadows in Christiana, PA. A former resident of Pomeroy, PA, she was born on October 25, 1950, to the late Paul and Ann (Trego) Linderman.

Donna worked at the former Brandywine Hospital in custodial services. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan.

She is survived by...

May 3, 2025

Jacqueline L. McCarraher, 89, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of Parke B. McCarraher, Jr. with whom she shared 72 years of marriage. Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold E. Lyons and Helen E. Fellows Lyons.

Jacqueline was born and raised in...

May 2, 2025

Raymond E. Kepler, III, 71, of Parkesburg, PA passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Raymond E. Kepler, Jr. and Shirley A. Diem Kepler.

Keppy was a Parkesburg resident all his life and a 1971 graduate of the Octorara High School. He was...

Apr 29, 2025

John D. "Jack" Mowday Sr., 88, of Honeybrook, PA, went to his eternal home with the Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.  He was a faithful husband to Ruth I. Smith Mowday for over 66 years and a wonderful father and Pop Pop.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Sanford and Ethel Leslie Mowday.

An area...

Apr 28, 2025

Timothy C. Cunningham, 62, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Hickory House Nursing Home of Honey Brook, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Ray Marshall Cunningham and Nancy Lee Shaver Cunningham.

Tim was an area resident all his life and a 1981 graduate of the Coatesville...

Apr 26, 2025

Tammy Jean Heath, 55, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025.  Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Robert Andrew Heath and Betty Jane Bannon.

Tammy graduated from cosmetology school and worked as a cosmetologist.  More recently she worked at Cropper's Store in Downingtown, PA.

She is survived by her children, Tiffney (Noah Gruin)...

Apr 17, 2025

Michael H. Dean,74, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Lankenau Medical Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Cecilia Dean, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.  Born in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of the late John H. Dean, Sr. and Bettie Anna (McWilliams) Dean.

Michael graduated...

Apr 17, 2025

David Ray Harper, Jr., 60, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late David Ray Harper, Sr. and Karen Fitzgerald Harper.

Dave was employed, most of his life, as an accomplished diesel mechanic.

He is survived by six children;...

Apr 14, 2025

Elaine W. Reiter, 87, of Honey Brook, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community. She was the widow of the late Richard Orr Reiter who died in 1988. Born in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Wright, Sr. and Elizabeth Hagy Wright.

Elaine was...

Apr 10, 2025

Mary A. Weir, 85, of Gap, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Community Hospice and Care Center in Mount Joy, PA. She was the wife of the late Raymond G. Weir, Jr. who died in 2009. They shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Evan...

Apr 7, 2025

Evelyn D. Smith, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 75, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Born on May 13, 1949, in Philadelphia, Evelyn lived a life rich in love, care, and unwavering commitment to her family and friends.

Evelyn's legacy is carried on by her devoted son, Alexander Scott...

Apr 4, 2025

Brenda Kay Senter, 63, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, PA. She was the beloved wife of Glenn H. Senter with whom she shared almost 40 years of marriage. Born in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of Wanda Conley Geier of Narvon and the late Dale Ronald Geier.

Brenda was...

Mar 28, 2025

Judy Ann Salatino, 82, of Cochranville, PA passed away at her home on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the widow of the late Joseph James Salatino who died in 2023. They shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late William K. Shuker and Bernice Olweiler Shuker.

Judy lived in Delaware County most...

Mar 27, 2025

Barry Lee Lusby, 68, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Jacob E. Lusby and Thelma R. Manning Lusby.

Barry was an area resident all his life and had attended the Coatesville School District. He was retired from LNP Manufacturing in Thorndale as a machine operator. Recently he was...

Mar 26, 2025

Joann K. Steczak, 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Michael J. Steczak of Coatesville and would have celebrated their 32nd anniversary on April 3. Born in West Chester on April 22, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annabelle Harry O'Brien.

Joann graduated from...

Mar 21, 2025

Frank Leonard Terry Jr., 72, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, March 21, 2025.  Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Jesse Major Terry.

Frank was retired, but enjoyed working part time for his nephew Brian, and he also enjoyed the outdoors.  He was an avid fisherman and...

Mar 21, 2025

Elbert Worth Mullis Jr., (JR)64, of Paradise, PA, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, in West Chester, PA.  He was the fiancé of Diane Wallace.  Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Elbert Sr. and Evelyn Harvey Mullis.

Elbert worked in construction.

JR enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was a member of the...