Obituaries

Robert Charles Beamesderfer

Robert Charles Beamesderfer

Jun 21, 2025

Robert Charles Beamesderfer, 72, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was the husband of the late Lynda L. Beamesderfer who died in 2015. Born in Lebanon, PA, he was the son of the late Charles R. Beamesderfer and May Scherb Beamesderfer.

Bob was a resident of Parkesburg for many years. He was employed at...

Nancy A. Jones

Nancy A. Jones

Jun 20, 2025

Nancy A. Jones, 85, of Atglen, PA, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Newport Meadows Nursing home in Christiana, PA. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late John I. Newswanger and Ruth Ritter Newswanger.

Nancy was an area resident all her life and a 1958 graduate of the Octorara Area High School. She was employed...

John Robert Peoples

John Robert Peoples

Jun 19, 2025

John Robert Peoples, 86, of East Fallowfield, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was the husband of the late Alice Rae Peoples who died in 2022. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Ronald Peoples and Edith Spencer Peoples.

John was a Chester County resident all his life and a...

Robert W. Peaco

Robert W. Peaco

Jun 18, 2025

Robert W. Peaco, 88, of West Caln Township, passed away, Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mildred Ann White Peaco who died in 2017. They shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Steilder Peaco.

Bob was an area resident all...

Edna Margaret Lamana

Edna Margaret Lamana

Jun 15, 2025

Edna Margaret Lamana, 88, of Oxford, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was the wife of the late Daniel Lamana, Jr. who died in 2024. They shared over 67 years of marriage. Born in Phoenix Park, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward Summers and Ida Naomi Kahney Summers.

Edna lived in Philadelphia...

John Bernard Weber III

John Bernard Weber III

Jun 11, 2025

John Was born August 28, 1945, on Wednesday June 11, 2025, after a short stay at Chester County Hospital, for a heart condition. He was the only son born to Lillian and John Weber, of Dundalk MD. where he met and married the love of his life Barbara Weber. They spent nearly 60 years (7/10/1965) together. He was the beloved...

Nancy J. (White) Eimerbrink

Nancy J. (White) Eimerbrink

Jun 11, 2025

Nancy Jeanne White Eimerbrink, 93, of Parkesburg, PA, formerly of York, PA, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was the wife of the late Charles H. "Harry" Eimerbrink to whom she was married for 45 years. Born in McKeesport, PA, and raised in Clairton & Finleyville (Washington County), she was the daughter of the late Eugene...

Deborah Louise Worrell

Deborah Louise Worrell

Jun 10, 2025

Deborah Louise Worrell, 70, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  She was the wife of Robert W. Worrell Sr. for over 50 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Anderson Miller.

Deborah was a graduate of Coatesville High School and worked as a nursing assistant at...

Shirley London Hammond

Shirley London Hammond

Jun 9, 2025

Shirley Yvonne Hammond, 81, of Downingtown, Pa, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Martha's Manor in Downingtown.  She was the wife of the late Herbert C. Hammond Jr., who passed away in 2010.  She was born in Parkesburg, PA and was the daughter of the late Edward S. and Margaret Crawford London. 

She enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles...

Lewis Jacob Ammon Jr.

Lewis Jacob Ammon Jr.

Jun 9, 2025

Lewis J. Ammon Jr., 72, of Morgantown, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Carole Ann (Dean) Ammon with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, June 6, 1953 he was the son of the late Lewis J Ammon Sr. and...

David L. Herr

David L. Herr

Jun 8, 2025

David L. Herr, 89, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Lancaster, PA. He was the husband of the late M. Jane Smyers Herr who passed away in 1993. Born in Highland Township, PA, on the family farm, he was the son of the late Jacob S. and Helen Coates Herr.

David was an area resident all...

John J. Somerday

John J. Somerday

Jun 8, 2025

John J. Somerday, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 10, 1950, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, John led a life characterized by dedication, hard work, and a strong commitment to his family and community.

After graduating from Octorara High School, John served in the United States...

Joan Marie Beecher

Joan Marie Beecher

Jun 7, 2025

Joan Marie Beecher, affectionately known as Joanie, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 28, 1943, at Coatesville Hospital, Joan was a beacon of light, always kind and caring, touching the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Joan graduated from Scott High School in 1961, marking the...

Hilma M. Norton

Hilma M. Norton

Jun 7, 2025

Hilma Norton of Parkesburg, PA  passed away on June 7, 2025.  She was the wife of the late John "Jack" Norton with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.  

She is survived by her three sons and their families.  Dennis and Sheila Norton of Atglen, PA,  Vince and Liz Norton of Leola, and Lee Bowman.  Her five grandchildren include; Dennis,...

Phyllis Marie Himelright

Phyllis Marie Himelright

Jun 6, 2025

Phyllis Marie (March) Himelright, 80, of Sadsburyville, PA, passed away Friday, June 6th, 2025, at Brinton Manor Nursing Home in Glen Mills, PA. She was the wife of late Leonard (Tucker) Himelright, who passed away in 2016.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of late Dorothy (Taylor) March and John March.

Phyllis worked at Freedom Village as a head housekeeper...

Edward John Tracey Jr.

Edward John Tracey Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

Edward John Tracey Jr., 77, of Lawton OK, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2025, surrounded by family.  Born in Coatesville, PA, January 26, 1948, he was the eldest son of the late Edward John Tracey Sr. and Emma Scott Tracey.  Edward was a graduate of Coatesville Area High School, class of 1966.  Following high school, he served in the...

Dianita Marie Thomas Wilson

Dianita Marie Thomas Wilson

Jun 3, 2025

Dianita Marie Wilson, 70, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in West Chester, PA. Born on January 29, 1955, in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Irma Jane Coleman and the late Sonny Lawrence Thomas. Dianita was beloved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Dianita was a proud graduate of Coatesville...

Robert D. Hopkins

Robert D. Hopkins

May 31, 2025

Robert David “Hoppy” Hopkins passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 83 at his home in Parkesburg Pennsylvania with his wife and daughter by his side. The only child of Virginia and Vearl Hopkins, was born on June 13, 1941, at the Coatesville Hospital. A 1959 graduate of Octorara High School, Hoppy began working at Lukens Steel...

Dennis W. Dougherty Sr.

Dennis W. Dougherty Sr.

May 29, 2025

Dennis W. Dougherty Sr., 83, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was the husband of Judy Hoffman Dougherty for over 58 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late James D. and Sarah Syphard Dougherty.

Denny worked in the metallurgy lab at the former Lukens Steel Company for over...

L. Carol Robinson

L. Carol Robinson

May 28, 2025

L. Carol Robinson, 90, of Trooper, Pa, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Brightview Senior Living in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. She was the wife of the late Thomas (Robbie) R. Robinson who passed away in 2022. Born in Parkesburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Eleanor Wagner Stoner.

Carol was a graduate of the...