Obituaries

Jan 17, 2016

Ilene L. Franklin, 78, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Neighborhood Hospice Center of West Chester.  She was the widow of the late William Franklin, who passed away in 2003 after they had shared 44 years of marriage.

Born in Perry Township, Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Lucille (nee...

Jan 14, 2016

Marion E. Miller, 76, of West Chester, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was the beloved wife of Ralph V. Miller, Jr. with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson Jones.

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Jan 11, 2016

Joyce L. Dixon, 74, of Parkesburg, transitioned to Glory peacefully on Monday, January 11th, 2016.  She was the widow of Richard C. Dixon, who preceded her in death in 2004 after sharing 45 years of marriage together.

Born in Coatesville, Joyce was the daughter of Gladys (Waters) Cooper.

She was in the first graduating class...

Jan 10, 2016

Susie Zink, age 72, of West Chester, PA died Sunday, January 10, 2016 in Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA. She was born February 13, 1943 in Bellaire, OH, a daughter of the late Ensil “Russ” and Edna Muriel Toothman Tucker. She was a member of Grove United Methodist Church, West Chester and attended St. Johns United Church of...

Jan 9, 2016

Norman Issac Sellers, 65, of Pomeroy, passed away on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at his home.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Doris (McClure) and Edwin Sellers. He served honorably with the US Marines.

Norman was self-employed as a plumber, retiring three years ago.

He is survived by his four children: Greg Sellers...

Jan 7, 2016

David Shale, aged 83, died Thursday, January 7, 2016, from respiratory disease.  Born on March 22, 1932, in Christchurch, New Zealand, he was the son of Sidney Howard Shale, who was born in England in 1871, and Annie Selina Shale, nee deJoux, who died suddenly at the age 39 when Mr. Shale was six.  Until he was 11 he...

Jan 7, 2016

Mrs. Jacque D. Workman died on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the home of her beloved grandson.  She was 87 years old.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James Alfred and Dove Roberta Alexander and brother Neal Alexander.

Mrs. Workman was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and lived in the...

Jan 7, 2016

Joyce E. Sherman, 73, of Atglen, passed away on Thursday, January 14th at the Neighborhood Hospice Center in West Chester.

Born in Atglen, Joyce was the daughter of the late Ella (Conover) and Paul Sherman, Sr.  She was employed at Irwin Textile Co. of Atglen for 25 years as a machine operator.

Joyce is survived...

Jan 6, 2016

Delores "Dee" L. Rundle, 64, of New Holland, passed away on Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 at the Hospice & Community Care of Mt. Joy.  She was the beloved wife of Patrick Harry Rundle, with whom she shared 36 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Dee was the daughter of Pauline (Peppernick) Miller and the late Lewis E....

Jan 6, 2016

Dennis B. Canipe, 68, of Avondale, PA died on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the Coatesville VAMC hospice unit. Born in Mountain City, TN, he was the son of the late Allen J. and Elaine Edwards Canipe.

Dennis proudly serviced his Country in the US Air Force. He enlisted in 1967 and retired as a Tech Sgt.,...

Jan 6, 2016

Delmer E. Semple, 65, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 after a lengthy illness where he was lovingly cared for by his wife Carol, daughter Jessica, son-in-law Thomas, granddaughter Jacinda and mother-in-law Mildred. He was the beloved husband of Carol Semple with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Parkesburg, he...

Jan 5, 2016

Robert E. Lee, Jr, 82, of Coatesville, passed away on January 5, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Dorothy M Taylor Lee with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Mortonville, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert E. and Alice M. Schroder Lee, Sr .  Robert...

Jan 5, 2016

Emil "Chick" Tkachick, 91, of Downingtown, passed away on Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 while under the care of the Hickory House Nursing Home of Honey Brook.  He was the beloved husband of Gladys (Fussell) Tkachick, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.

Born in Garfield, N.J., he was the son of the late Mary (Zelenak) and...

Jan 4, 2016

William "BJ" "Billy" Little, Jr., 56, of West Chester, passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of Jennifer (Jenkins) Little with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.

Born in Waco, Texas, Bill was the son of Sarah Little of West Chester and the late William J. Little, Sr.  He was self-employed...

Jan 3, 2016

Joe B. Barlow, Sr., 79, of Cochranville, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the Christiana Hospital in Delaware. He was the beloved husband of Anna M. Salada Barlow with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Damascus, Virginia, he was the son of the late James and Emma Heath Barlow. Joe was an area resident...

Jan 2, 2016

Courtney M. Rupert, 21, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015.  She was a loving, insightful and beautiful young lady.

Born March 12, 1994 to mother Carrie Ramsey (Shawn) and father Grant Rupert in New Ken, Pa.  Sister of Christopher Pier, Kaylee and Zach Rupert.  Best friend and sister to her most beloved Savannah Rae King (6),...

Jan 2, 2016

Phyllis A. Taylor, 86, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her home.  She was the widow of Robert A. Taylor, who passed away in 1999 after they had shared 47 years of marriage.

Born in Easton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Sarah E. (Hess) and D. Baldwin Hart.  She was...

Jan 1, 2016

Gary T. Neilson, Sr., 78, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, surrounded by family, under the care of Neighborhood Health Hospice of West Chester.  He was the widower of the late Carmela (Amabile) Neilson with whom he shared 32 years of marriage.  He leaves behind his fiancé, Cynthia M. Fitz.

Born in Cresson, Pa.,...

Jan 1, 2016

Lt. Col. Anthony Francis Terranova, 93, of Gap, passed away at his home on Friday, January 1, 2016, surrounded by his family.  He was the widower of Mildred MacFarlane Terranova, who passed away in 2005 after they had shared 62 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Sarah Marie (Brocanarro) and...

Jan 1, 2016

Nicholas Marie Haugh, 21, of Parkesburg, Pa., passed away on Friday, January 1st, 2016 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Born in Newark, De., he was the son of Mary Louise (Hoffman) and James F. Haugh.

Nicholas was a 2013 graduate of Octorara High School and was currently attending West Chester University.

He is...