Obituaries

Shirley Ann (Dry) Kramer

Shirley Ann (Dry) Kramer

Aug 18, 2025

Shirley Ann Kramer, née Dry, 87, of Cochranville, PA passed away on August 18, 2025, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. She was born at home in Richland, Pennsylvania, the eldest of three daughters of Paul David and Lillian Arlene (Noll) Dry. She graduated in 1955 from the Eastern Lebanon County School District (ELCO), during its inaugural year following...

David A. McCoy

David A. McCoy

Aug 16, 2025

David A. "Bubba" McCoy, 54, of West Caln Township, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the beloved son of Frances "Bonnie" McCoy (Supplee) of Coatesville and the late Donald McCoy Sr who died in 1999.

An area resident all his life, David graduated from Coatesville Area...

Maryllewellyn Pennington

Maryllewellyn Pennington

Aug 15, 2025

Maryllewellyn "Mary" Adams Pennington, 82, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Ware Presbyterian Home in Oxford, PA. She was the wife of husband the late Robert W. Pennington and the late James E. Adams. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Llewellyn Moore...

Lois Jean Follmar

Lois Jean Follmar

Aug 14, 2025

Lois Jean Follmar, 93, of West Grove, PA passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the home of her son Steven in Oxford. She was the widow of the late Warren W. Follmar. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Riek McKendre.

Lois grew up in the Johnstown area. She was employed by...

H. Priscilla McCaw-Jack

H. Priscilla McCaw-Jack

Aug 14, 2025

H. Priscilla (Biddle) McCaw-Jack, age 90 of West Grove, PA, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed away at Jenner's Pond Retirement Community on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Priscilla was born on May 8, 1935, in Carmichaels, PA, the daughter of the late Carl M. Biddle and Mary (Hoge) Biddle. In 1953, she graduated from Carmichaels/Cumberland Township High School and attended...

Chrystyna Marie Houck

Chrystyna Marie Houck

Aug 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Chrystyna “Chrys” Houck, 51, of Honey Brook, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was the daughter of Norman Moody and the late Doris Moody, and the daughter of the late Steve Moody.

She is survived by her husband, Todd Houck, her children, Kendal Henry (Ryan), Steven Warren Jr., and...

Ronald L. Newman

Ronald L. Newman

Aug 12, 2025

Ronald L. Newman, 62, of Ronks, PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Lancaster, PA.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Kathryn (McWilliams) Newman.

He is survived by a daughter, Brittany, a son Ronald Jr, and grandchildren, Talia, Olivia and Roman, and brothers, Donald and Daniel Newman.  A memorial service is being...

Janet A. Brown

Janet A. Brown

Aug 7, 2025

Janet A. Brown, 84, of Cochranville, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Brown who died in 2023. They shared 63 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Austin and Vacie Blevins Austin.

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

Linda Kenworthy

Linda Kenworthy

Aug 4, 2025

Linda Lou (Renshaw) Kenworthy, born December 30, 1948, was the only child of James & Dorothy Jeanne (Irwin) Renshaw. As a young adult, she graduated from Goldey Beacom college and was employed as an administrative assistant at Lukens Steel.

She married the love of her life, Larry Curtis Kenworthy on May 7, 1971 and together they raised two sons, Scott (Debbie)...

Bonnie Lou Whitehead

Bonnie Lou Whitehead

Aug 3, 2025

Bonnie Lou Whitehead, 57, of Valley Township, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in West Chester, PA.  She was the wife of Robert A. Whitehead for over 35 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. Jr. and Ethel (Owens) Winward. She was raised by late Charles and Mary Rice of Pomeroy,...

Jody J. Bush

Jody J. Bush

Aug 3, 2025

Jody J. Bush, 69, of Parkesburg, PA was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 3, 2025 as a result of a motorcycle accident. She was the beloved wife of Thomas (Tom) R. Bush for over 45 years. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Frances (Gillespie) Barnett.

Jody was...

Patricia J. Markward

Patricia J. Markward

Aug 2, 2025

Patricia J. Markward, 80, of West Caln Township, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Thomas E. Markward for over 57 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jennie (Symanski) Kabli.

Besides her husband she is survived by her children, Gregory T. (Kathy)...

Lester L. Butler

Lester L. Butler

Jul 26, 2025

Husband, father, brother, and son, Lester L. Butler, 82, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on July 26, 2025. 

He was born on September 20, 1942, in Roaring Spring, PA, to Ruth E Butler and resided in Coatesville, PA for the majority of his life.

Lester graduated from Roaring Spring High School before being drafted into the army and proudly served during the...

Dr. John W. Hagen

Dr. John W. Hagen

Jul 26, 2025

Dr. John W. Hagen, 96, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Lancaster, PA. He was the husband of the late Bonnie (Kreider) Hagen of 42 years and the late Caroline Kirk Hagen of 20 years.  Born in Rawlinsville, Lancaster County, PA, he was the son of the late Oram and Margaret (Stokes) Hagen.

John proudly served...

Robert Nicholas Tackett

Robert Nicholas Tackett

Jul 26, 2025

Robert Nicholas Tackett, 79, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2025.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late James Edward Tackett and Esther Mae (Carter) Tackett.

Robert proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. He graduated from Delaware County Community College and worked for General Motors and also...

Leila F. Herr

Leila F. Herr

Jul 17, 2025

We want to share the passing of our dear aunt, Leila B. Ferguson Herr, 92, formerly of Hershey. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Glen of Willow Valley Communities. She was born in Martin’s Corner in Chester County, PA to the late Jack and Sara Ferguson. She was married to Paul Herr for 38 years,...

Joseph Henry Donnelly

Joseph Henry Donnelly

Jul 15, 2025

Joseph H. Donnelly, 97, of Pomeroy, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. He was the husband of the late Mary L. (McDonald) Donnelly who passed away in 2001. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Marron) Donnelly.

Joe grew up in the Malvern area and went to serve...

Cynthia J. Chesnet

Cynthia J. Chesnet

Jul 14, 2025

Cynthia J. Chesnet, 68, of Ronks, PA, passed away at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Dale R. Chesnet with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harriet E. Newswanger Cribbs and William Studd.

Cindy was an area resident most of her life and...

Daniel E. Conover

Daniel E. Conover

Jul 14, 2025

Daniel E. Conover, 74, of Elverson, formerly of Atglen, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at the Sanatoga Center in Pottstown, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Charles Conover and Lena M. Orndorff Conover.

Danny grew up in the Atglen area and attended the Octorara Area School District. He proudly served in the US Army...

Carmen Feliciano

Carmen Feliciano

Jul 13, 2025

Carmen (Tati) H. Feliciano, 83, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13 2025 at Paoli Memorial Hospital. Born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mariano Charriez and Juana Marrero.

Carmen was the matriarch of her family—She was a faithful woman of deep strength and wisdom. A long-time...