Obituaries

Clara G. Swift

Clara G. Swift

Nov 30, 2025

Clara G. Swift, 102, of Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully at Pocopson on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was the wife of the late Wilmer Swift who died in 1977. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late George Whiteman and Elizabeth Little Whiteman.

Clara was an area resident all her life. She was employed for...

Ronald L. Miller

Ronald L. Miller

Nov 29, 2025

Ronald L. Miller, 84, of Kinzers, PA, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded with family, on Saturday, November 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Veronica (Rice) Miller for over 59 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Harry W. and Isabel (Hutchins) Miller.

Ron was an area resident all his life and graduated...

Mary Ann March

Mary Ann March

Nov 28, 2025

Mary Ann March, 78, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Christiana, PA.  She was the wife of the late John H. March Jr. who passed away in 2004.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Alice E. (Hurst) Himes.

An area resident all her life, Mary retired from Freedom Village...

Edward G. Daniels Jr.

Edward G. Daniels Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Edward G. "Eddie" Daniels Jr., 72, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, with his sister and brother-in-law by his side.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Geraldine E. "Gerry" (Wallace) Daniels.

Eddie was an area resident all his...

Clyde L. McFarland, Jr.

Clyde L. McFarland, Jr.

Nov 22, 2025

Clyde L. McFarland Jr. (Mac / Larry), 92, of Wagontown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, of natural causes in Kansas City, MO. Mac was born on July 27,1933 in Coatesville, PA to Clyde L. McFarland Sr and Mildred (McCarraher) McFarland.

Mac grew up in Coatesville where he attended Scott Senior High School, graduating in 1951. After graduation,...

Laura Wingert

Laura Wingert

Nov 21, 2025

Laura Wingert, 75, of Morgantown, PA, formerly of Elverson, PA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home. She was the beloved wife of John H. "Jack" Wingert with whom she shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Anthony Orsini and Maria Laino Orsini.

Laura was a 1968 graduate of...

Paul L. Jones, Jr.

Paul L. Jones, Jr.

Nov 19, 2025

Paul L. Jones Jr., 83 of Oxford, PA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Nancy L. Trimble Jones with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born February 9, 1942, in Claymont, Delaware, he was the son of the late Paul L. Jones Sr. and Ethel Biddle Jones.

When Paul was...

Jack (John) W. Coldren

Jack (John) W. Coldren

Nov 12, 2025

Jack (John) W. Coldren, born January 18, 1941, passed away on November 12, 2015. A beloved member of the community, Jack will be remembered for his remarkable work ethic, his sense of humor, and his gift for entertaining those around him.

A 1959 graduate of Coatesville High School, Jack went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps....

Doris Arlene Sellers

Doris Arlene Sellers

Nov 11, 2025

Doris Arlene Sellers, 93, of Pomeroy, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in West Chester, PA, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Edwin L. Sellers who passed away in 1995.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marion McClure.

Doris was an area resident all her life.  Doris...

Clifford W. Smith, Jr.

Clifford W. Smith, Jr.

Nov 4, 2025

Clifford W. Smith Jr., 75, of East Fallowfield, passed away at his home on November 4, 2025.

Clifford had a way with words that left a lasting impression. He was unapologetically himself-steady, genuine, and true to who he was. He had a remarkable gift for making people feel important, valued and heard, and he was able to give wise advice drawn...

Abner Stoltzfus

Abner Stoltzfus

Nov 1, 2025

Abner Stephen Stoltzfus, 85, of Cochranville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was the husband of the late Lois B. Townsend Stoltzfus who died in 2011. They shared 36 years of marriage. Born in Honey Brook, PA, he was the son of the late Eby Stoltzfus and Lena Smoker Stoltzfus.

Abner was an area resident...

Ann Marie Jean Jackson

Ann Marie Jean Jackson

Oct 27, 2025

Ann Marie Jean Jackson, formerly of Coatesville, passed away peacefully Monday, October 27, 2025 at Heatherwood Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA. Born May 2, 1948 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of Walter W. Wescoe and Dorothy T. Wescoe (nee Speicher). She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Kimberly Ann and...

William H. Bryson

William H. Bryson

Oct 27, 2025

William H. Bryson, 81, of Christiana, PA, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He was the beloved husband of Lori J. Hess Bryson with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Calvert M. Bryson and Dorothy Kauffman Bryson.Bill was an area...

Genevieve A. VanderWaal

Genevieve A. VanderWaal

Oct 23, 2025

Genevieve A. VanderWaal, 90, of Parkesburg, PA passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Cimino and Mamie Catanio Cimino.

After graduating from Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School in Philadelphia, Genevieve attended Albert Einstein Medical Center, becoming a registered nurse. Her nursing career encompassed over 40 years,...

Louise A. Fairfield

Louise A. Fairfield

Oct 22, 2025

Louise A. Fairfield, 86, of West Brandywine Township, PA, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in West Chester, PA. Born in Glenside, Montgomery County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Graziano) Moffo.

A compassionate nurse and a woman of deep faith, Louise devoted her life to caring for others. For more than 67 years she...

Susan V. Thomas

Susan V. Thomas

Oct 21, 2025

Susan V. Thomas, 80, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was the wife of the late John B. Thomas, Sr. who died in 1995. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Helm and Ruth Marie Bergstrom Helm.

Susan was an area resident all her life and a...

Theodore R. Stetler

Theodore R. Stetler

Oct 20, 2025

Theodore R. Stetler, 94, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Freedom Village. He was the husband of Bertha Barr Stetler, who died in 2020.

Ted was born on his mother's birthday, May 27, 1931, in Lancaster, PA, to the late Theodore F. Stetler and Lillian M. Evans. He was a 1949...

Mary Jane Swisher

Mary Jane Swisher

Oct 20, 2025

Mary Jane Swisher, 82, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was the wife of Barry A. Swisher whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville she was the daughter of the late Harry R. Sr. and Sarah C. (Kelly) Miller. She is survived by...

Elizabeth A. Thomas

Elizabeth A. Thomas

Oct 19, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Thomas, 88, of Sadsbury Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, October 19, 2025 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Clyde W. Thomas, with whom she shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the only daughter of the late Jacob Habecker and Ester Hughes Habecker of Downingtown, PA.

Betty enjoyed traveling with...

Janet Marie Levenite

Janet Marie Levenite

Oct 18, 2025

Janet Marie (Denton) Levenite, 76, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in West Chester, PA due to a variety of health complications. She was the wife of Marshall Edwin "Ed" Levenite.

Born in Camden, NJ on May 20, 1949, Janet was the daughter of the late Richard J. and Agnes M. (Ochiuto) Denton. She attended and graduated...