Obituaries

May 1, 2016

James H. Althouse, 85, of Coatesville, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Harrison Senior Living Center in Christiana, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harvey and Gertrude Haws Althouse.

Jim was an area resident all his life and was a self employed carpenter. He was also an avid Philadelphia Phillies...

May 1, 2016

John P. "Jack" Pavelik, 79, of Wagontown, passed away on Sunday, May 1st, 2016 at Brandywine Hospital.  He was the widow of Patricia Pavelik, with whom he shared nearly 50 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Marie (Hamm) and John Pavelik.

An area resident most of his life,...

Apr 30, 2016

Michael Joseph Gustis, 72, of Parkesburg, formerly of Philadelphia, died at his home on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was the widower of the late Georgiann Paxson Gustis who died in 2014. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert Gustis, Sr. and Josephine Bartnowski Gustis.

Mike spent most of his life in Philadelphia...

Apr 25, 2016

William E. Large, Jr., 83, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Harrison Senior Living Center of Christiana.  He was the widower of Marie A. Large, who passed away in 2006.

Born in Coatesville, Bill was the son of the late Elizabeth and William Large Sr.

He served honorably as a tank...

Apr 24, 2016

Ruth C. Collis, 83, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 while under the care of Hospice and Community Care of Mount Joy. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice Williams Cherry. Ruth was a Lancaster County resident for over fourty years. She was retired as operations supervisor at the Mellon...

Apr 24, 2016

Eve C. Trowbridge, 81, of Atglen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of Robert T. Trowbridge, with whom she shared 12 1/2 years of marriage.  Eve was the widow of the late William E. Riley, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

Raised in the Florida...

Apr 23, 2016

Harry Chesnet, 85, of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was the widower of the late Genevie Townsend Chesnet with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Harry was the son of the late Sara (Bones) and Harry S. Chesnet.  He was employed at...

Apr 23, 2016

Franklin N. Butcher, 80 of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Downingtown and Phoenixville, passed away at his home on April 23, 2016. He was the widower of the late Pamela Francis. Born in Unionville, he was the son of the late Milton and Genevia H. Butcher Cheers. An area resident all his life he was employed as a machinist for...

Apr 22, 2016

Joan E. Pyle, 75, passed away on Friday, April 22 at her home.  She was the beloved mother of Gigi A. Hayes and husband, Timothy, Sherry L. Murphy and husband Vernon.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Dickinson) Lemheney and Andrew Lemheney.

A 1958 graduate of Scott High School.  Joan enjoyed traveling...

Apr 22, 2016

Eric D. "Sugie" London, Sr., 54, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Bobbie J. (Pilgrim) London, with whom he shared over five years of marriage.

Born in Ayers, Mass., Eric was the son of Vivian Mae Christie London and the late Norman I. London.

Apr 22, 2016

Mary V. Young, 97, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Heatherwood Retirement Community of Honey Brook.  She was the widow of the late Leon E. Young, who passed away in 1982.

Born in Thorndale, Mary was the daughter of the late Myrtle (Davis) and Charles Pennell.

She was a graduate of...

Apr 21, 2016

Shirley Gilmore Robbins, 81, of Ronks, PA, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Bruce A. Robbins with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Rice Gilmore.

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

Apr 21, 2016

Harold J. "Ruby" Rubincam, 86, of Coatesville, died on Thursday, April 21, 2016 while under the care of Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. He was the beloved husband of Lois Sterling Rubincam with whom he share 63 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Garrett and Caroline Watkins Rubincam.

Harold was...

Apr 20, 2016

Anthony J. Paladino, 95, of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 under the care of Neighborhood Hospice of West Chester.  He was the widower of Helen D. Scott Paladino who died in 1993.

Born in Bridgeport, Anthony was the son of the late Lorenzo and Mary Paladino. He proudly served in the US Army during...

Apr 16, 2016

Suzanne Wiggins, 86, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Ware Presbyterian Village of Oxford.  She was the widow of the late Leon Wiggins, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.

Born in Christiana, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Hilda (Borland) and Lloyd Williams.

She was a member...

Apr 13, 2016

Mary Kabli Boros, 93, of Honey Brook, formally of Coatesville, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the Hickory House Nursing Home. She was the widow of the late Steven Boros. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late John and Julianna Ricu Kabli.

Mary was an area resident all her life. She was...

Apr 12, 2016

Alta M. "Dolly" Lewis, 56, of Coatesville, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.  She was the beloved wife of Theodore F. Lewis Sr., with whom she shared 27 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Alta was the daughter of the late Thelma R. (Manning) and Jacob E. Lusby.

Apr 11, 2016

Willard H. "Bill" Schnader, 68, of Allentown, passed away on April 11, 2016 at the LVHN Hospice Center of Allentown, PA.  He was the beloved husband of Kathy Wertz Schnader with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry W. Schnader and Virginia Rzepinski Kauffman Fredd. Bill was a...

Apr 11, 2016

Diane J. "Janie" Bradley, 70, formerly of Atglen, passed away on April 11, 2016, in Wellsboro, PA.   Born in Bryn Mawr, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Dorothy M. Bixler Bradley. She lived in the Atglen area for 40 years.  She retired from Medical Records at Paoli Hospital and was a former member of Grace...

Apr 11, 2016

Anthony N. "Tony" Weaver, 55, of Parkesburg, died at his home on Monday, April 11, 2016. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Joseph L. and Pauline Burkholder Weaver.

Tony lived in the Gap area most of his life and was a 1981 graduate of the Pequea High School. He was employed by Quad...