Obituaries
Joan Pierson
Nov 28, 2025
Joan Porter Pierson, a loving wife to Joseph and a devoted mother to her sons Douglass and Wayne, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. Born on August 3, 1933, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Lloyd and Frances (Maclary) Porter, Joan was known for her strength and remarkable work ethic.
A lifelong music enthusiast, Joan...
Roger E. Legg, Esq.
Feb 16, 2026
Roger Elliot Legg, Esquire, Chester County lawyer, Thoroughbred horse enthusiast and breeder passed away on February 16, 2026. Roger was born in Essex County, New Jersey to Agnes and Victor Legg on August 12, 1937. He was raised in Maplewood, NJ on the edge of the South Mountain Reservation, where his love of horses began.
He was an enthusiastic boy scout...
Chester C. Marron, Jr.
May 5, 2026
Chester Charles “Chet” Marron, Jr, 91, of Christiana, died of natural causes May 5th, 2026 at home while under hospice care. Chet had recently celebrated his 91st birthday on April 30th with his daughter Jeannine, grandson Michael, son Chester III, and former wife, Ann at his side.
Chet was born in Paterson, NJ, attended La Salle Military Academy in NY and...
Robert Thurber Trowbridge
May 4, 2026
Robert Trowbridge passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Lakewood, NJ, just one day before his 91st birthday. Born on May 5, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, Robert’s life was a tapestry woven with artistry, dedication, and cherished relationships but mostly his deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
A proud veteran of the Army, Robert’s disciplined spirit and commitment to excellence...
Ricky L. Kimes
Apr 25, 2026
Ricky L. Kimes, a devoted family man and cherished member of the Coatesville community, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Born on November 22, 1957, in Coatesville, PA, Ricky was a lifelong resident who profoundly impacted those around him through his humor and genuine spirit.
Ricky spent much of his career working...
Pearl Greenleaf Sorensen
Apr 24, 2026
Pearl Greenleaf Sorensen, 100 years and seven months old, of Narvon, PA, passed away peacefully at the Hickory House Nursing Home of Honey Brook on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was the wife of the late David B. Sorensen. They shared 35 years of marriage. Born in West Caln Township, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Harry...
Kenneth Mackenzie
Apr 22, 2026
Kenneth Mackenzie, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2026. Kenneth’s life was marked by steadfast dedication, both in his career and in his family relationships.
For nearly half a century, 49 years, Kenneth was a respected forman at Mittel Steel. A man of few words, Kenneth was known for his quiet strength...
Bonnie J. Hughes
Apr 21, 2026
Bonnie Jean Hughes, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her bedside on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She shared 54 years of marriage with her husband, Robert J. Hughes.
Bonnie was born in Kentucky and grew up in Baltimore as the daughter of the late Lona Bolling. After high school, Bonnie enlisted in the U.S. Army, completing basic...
James Clarence Wilson
Apr 20, 2026
James Clarence Wilson, born on March 26, 1938, in West Chester, Pennsylvania was a dedicated piano technician, avid book reader, historian, as well as a chorister who enjoyed Handel's Messiah and other parts-based music. He passed into his eternal home with his Lord and savior on April 20, 2026, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. He is probably singing Hallelujahs in heaven right...
Ethel Wise Backenstose
Apr 17, 2026
Ethel Wise Backenstose, 89, of Honey Brook, PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday April 17, 2026. She shared 50 years of marriage with the late William H. Backenstose who passed in 2011. She was the daughter of the late Jay H. and Rhoda Trego Wise and was the third eldest of nine children. Ethel was...
Robert C. Wallace
Apr 16, 2026
Robert C. "Gator" Wallace, 83, of Honey Brook, PA passed away at his home on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was the husband of the late Kathryn Wright Wallace who died in 2019. They shared 57 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Fred W. Wallace and Elizabeth Deets Wallace.
He was a...
Karen F. Perry
Apr 16, 2026
Karen F. Perry, 83, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Harvey Perry. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late James N. Fuller and Margaret Hess Fuller.
Karen was an area resident all her life. She was employed at the Coatesville VA...
Colleen Riccadelli
Apr 14, 2026
Colleen Riccardelli, of Atglen, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on January 5, 1948, at Bryn Mawr Hospital to Harold Johnson and Catherine Fogarty.
Colleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who shared 56 years of marriage with her beloved...
Robert Rothas
Apr 14, 2026
Robert H. Rothas, 96, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born in Honey Brook, PA he was the son of the late Albert John Rothas and Minnie Alverta Paup Rothas.
Bob was a Downingtown/Coatesville area resident all his life and a 1948 graduate of the Downingtown High School. He was employed, for 32 years,...
Danielle Marie Hayes
Apr 13, 2026
Danielle Marie Hayes, 41, of Atglen, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of Valerie Ramsey of Nottingham, PA and the late Edwin Hayes Sr. She was a graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School, Class of 2003, and York Technical Institute, where she studied business.
The majority of her career was...
Leonard L. Bergdoll
Apr 11, 2026
Leonard L. Bergdoll, 82, of Cochranville, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was the husband of the late Winnifred Ann Ford Bergdoll who died in 2022. They shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Chester, Delaware County, PA, he was the son of the late Leonard L. Bergdoll Sr. and Helena E. Brabson Bergdoll.
Len was...
George W. Evans
Apr 9, 2026
George W. Evans, 92, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at St. Martha's Manor Nursing Home in Downingtown, PA. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peg" Mulligan Evans. They shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Minersville, PA he was the son of the late Raymond Evans and Lillian Walker Evans.
He was employed by American...
Kelly Jo Hoskins
Apr 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Kelly Jo Hoskins on April 8th, 2026. Kelly Jo was a remarkable individual whose spirit was never still, always brimming with a sense of adventure that inspired those around her.
Kelly Jo is deeply missed by her father, Richard J Hoskins, and her sister Jennifer Hoskins, along with her...
Danie D. McMichael, Sr.
Apr 6, 2026
Danie D. McMichael, Sr., 96, of Lynchburg, VA, died Monday, April 6, 2026 at Liberty Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Delores Virginia McMichael for forty-three years.
He was born February 1, 1930 in Little Britain, PA a son of the late Joseph McMichael and Muade Head McMichael. He was a member of Our Lady...
Christopher P. Thiers
Apr 5, 2026
Christopher P. Thiers, a man known for his vast knowledge and warm personality, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2026. Born on April 27, 1959, Christopher lived a life filled with cherished family moments, and personal passions that touched all who knew him.
A graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Christopher went on to build a career working for Clark...
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