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 15, 2025

Pauline J. (Steffy) Good, 89, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at Newport Meadows Nursing Home, on Thursday , May 15, 2025. Pauline was born in Union Grove to her late parents Oliver and Bertha (Zimmerman) Steffy. She is survived by her spouse Earl E. Good of New Holland. They enjoyed 74 years of marriage, which they celebrated on April...

May 15, 2025

Geraldine Catherine Holl, 89, of Parkesburg, PA, left us peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Geraldine "Gerry" will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, love, kindness, generosity, determination, and strength.

Born on October 6, 1935, in Parkesburg, PA, Gerry was the only daughter of Raymond and Ann Barnes...

May 15, 2025

Linda Sue Cheney, 70, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Cheney who passed away in 2005.  Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late John March and Dorothy Taylor.

Linda worked in custodial services for both the West Chester and Oxford School...

May 12, 2025

Michael James Sugg, 39, of Thorndale, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the son of David J. and Amanda "Janie" J. (Thomas) Sugg of Thorndale. Michael was welcomed with joy into the Sugg family at the tender age of 5 days old. Mike was extremely talented...

May 12, 2025

Marsha Elaine Reymos, 78, of Sadsburyville, passed away at her home on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was the wife of the late George "Larry" Reymos. Born in Coatesville, PA she was the daughter of the late Karl Otto Irion and Vera Gabriel Irion.

Marsha was an area resident all her life and a 1964 graduate of the former Scott High...

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 11, 2025

Paul George Butcher, of Coatesville, PA, , passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Lancaster General Hospital.   He was the husband of the late Mary Beasley Butcher.  Born in Unionville, PA, he was the son of the late Edward L. Butcher and Nora Mae McKimm Butcher.

Paul worked and retired as a welder at the former Lukens Steel...

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...