Obituaries

Nov 20, 2017

Ruth W. Taggart, 76, of New Holland, formerly of Honey Grove, PA, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Taggart, Sr. who died in 2011. They shared 53 years of marriage together. Born in Malvern, she was the daughter of the late Fred...

Nov 19, 2017

Warren Lewis Robinson, 87, of Parkesburg, passed away on November 19, 2017 at the Tel Hai Retirement Community of Honey Brook.  He was the widower of the late Marion Morris Robinson who died in 2016. They shared 66 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Warren Carter and Blanche L. Busby...

Nov 17, 2017

Joseph David McGrogan, 58, of Parkesburg, died at his home on Friday, November 17, 2017. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Joseph B. McGrogan and Ann McCormick McGrogan.

He is survived by four children; Kira M. McGrogan of Phoenixville, David J. McGrogan of Phoenixville, Gabriel Q. McGrogan of Honey Brook and Liliana...

Nov 17, 2017

Robert Murray, 88, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, under the care of the VA Hospice Unit.  He was the widower of the late Helen Cairns Murray, and the late Gertrude Gay Murray.

Born in Coatesville, Robert was the son of the late Hazel Marie (Swartz) and E. Joseph Murray.

He was...

Nov 13, 2017

Allan H. Newman, Sr., 86, of West Bradford Township, died on Monday, November 13, 2017, at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester. He was the beloved husband of Ruth E. Wertz Newman with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Long Branch, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter Newman, Sr. and Viola Keller...

Nov 5, 2017

Jean E. Leary, 85, of Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, passed away on Sunday, November 5th at Chester County Hospital.  She was the widow of William J. "Peachy" Leary, who died in 2007 after 47 years of marriage.

Born in Doe Run, Jean was the daughter of the late Frances (Patton) and Walter Linnenbaugh.  She...

Nov 5, 2017

Betty Lou Thompson, 56, of Christiana, passed away on Sunday, November 5th at the Brandywine Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Raymond A. Thompson, with whom she shared 12 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Betty Lou was the daughter of Dorothy (Hall) and Donald W. Swift.

She was a 1979 graduate of Octorara...

Nov 4, 2017

Parkesburg — Anna (Ann) Victoria (Summers) Hart, 99, died on November 4, 2017 at her home following a period of declining health.  Ann was born on April 20, 1918 to Amos and Catherine (Brown) Summers in Homeville, PA.  She was the fifth of twelve children.

“Ann would like to let you know that her work here is...

Nov 4, 2017

Robert H. Beard, 56, of Coatesville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4th under the care of his parents and surrounded by his family.  He was taken by God's angels to the arms of his most beloved savior, Jesus the Christ, who he trusted and believed in with his whole heart and soul.

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Nov 3, 2017

Jennifer Ann Carrick, 42, of New Holland, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 3, at her home.  Born in Atglen, she was the beloved daughter of Michael J. and Debbra R. (Hurley) Carrick, also of New Holland.

Jenny was always the life of the party, with a great sense of humor, a quick wit, and a...

Oct 28, 2017

Bradley Jordan, 41, of Dallas, TX, died on Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Dallas as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Lancaster, he was the beloved son of Ronald D. and Sheryl Trego Jordan of Gap.

Brad was a 1995 graduate of the Octorara High School. He was employed most of his life as a...

Oct 22, 2017

Patricia Wharton, 67, of Modena, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Pembrooke Health and Rehab Center in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of David F. Wharton. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Haines Harnish.

Patty was an area resident all her life and a 1968...

Oct 19, 2017

Donald H. Welsh, 90, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, October 19th at the Paoli Memorial Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Eleanor H. Welsh, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Donald was the son of the late Emma (Hatfield) and Clyde Welsh.  He served honorably in the US Army during...

Oct 19, 2017

James E. Hummel, 61, of West Caln Township, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Candace, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Martin Hummel and Margaret Clark Hummel. Jim was employed by the Reading Truck Group...

Oct 18, 2017

William J. Britton, 72, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 18th under the care of Neighborhood Hospice of West Chester.  He was the beloved husband of Phyllis Britton, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

He was the son of Joan Britton of Parkesburg and the late William C. Britton.

An area resident...

Oct 15, 2017

Margaret B. Read, 96, formerly of Atglen, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017.  She was the widow of Harrison W. Read, who passed away in 1969 after they had shared 28 years of marriage.

Born in Cardiff, New Jersey, Margaret was the daughter of the late Adela (Zapletal) and Andrew Bolf.

She had been...

Oct 8, 2017

Harry Mark Stong, 73, of Coatesville, Pa  passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born March 7,1944 in Philadelphia. He was the son of Harold and Julia Stong of Downingtown, Pa. Harry was a graduate of Downingtown High School and received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating he was station in Germany...

Oct 4, 2017

Virginia Mae (nee Joe) Faddis, 90 of Branson, Mo, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Leon Harvey Faddis, with whom she shared 70 wonderful years of marriage, and they often celebrated their happiness with family and friends.

Born on April 17th, in Paradise, Lancaster County,...

Oct 4, 2017

John M. Illes, 67, of Kinzers, originally of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of Jill (Jones) Illes, with whom he shared 22 years of love and happiness.

Born in Coatesville, John was the son of the late Ann (Ferdik) and Michael Illes.  He...

Oct 4, 2017

Ronald L. Haines, Sr., 57, of Kinzers, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Kimberly A. (Miller) Haines, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Ronald was the son of the late Roberta L. (Thompson) and Robert W. Taylor.  He was a...