Obituaries

Jan 24, 2014

Mildred M. Foster Gill, 96, of West Bradford Twp., died on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Harrison Senior Living in Christiana, PA. She was the widow of the late Robert W. Gill and her first husband the late Leon J. Foster. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of Samuel and Erma Issac Bryan. Mildred was a 1934 graduate...

Jan 22, 2014

Bettina Marie Smith, 79, of Parkesburg, died on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the LifeCare Center in West Chester. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Belle Stamine Smith.Bettina had been under the care of Kelsch Associates for the past 33 years including living in Life Sharing with the Michael and Pat Thompson...

Jan 21, 2014

Richard D. Thomas, 96, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at his home with his family.

He was the beloved husband of Alma Wilson Thomas with whom he shared 72 years of marriage.

Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the...

Jan 18, 2014

James Dean, 66, of Sadsburyville, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 at the Brandywine Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Ida Guest Dean, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage.Born in Ridley Park, Pa, James was the son of the late Florence Clark and Joseph J. Dean.He served in the US Army.James...

Jan 15, 2014

William L. Reynolds, 87, of Cochranville, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Kindred Hospital in Havertown, PA. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Moore Reynolds who died in 2011. Born in Cochranville, he was the son of the late Israel and Sophie Wasson Reynolds.Bill was a resident of Cochranville all his life. He was employed...

Jan 14, 2014

Frances M. Rettew, 92, formerly of Pomeroy, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook. She was the wife of the late LaVerne R. Rettew who died in 1979. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Tillie Kerney Montgomery.Frances was an area resident all her life. She...

Jan 13, 2014

Betty A. Roth, 93, of Parkesburg, died on Monday, January 13, 2014 at the Pocopson Home. Born in Perry Point, MD, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Rhoda Nesbitt Charsha.Affectionately known as "Bingo Betty", she loved playing bingo in the area.She is survived by three children; William H. Roth, Jr. and wife Patricia of West Caln, Betty...

Jan 8, 2014

Ruth V. Sagner, 86, of West Chester, went home to the Lord on January 8, 2014, at the Chester County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Sagner, Sr. with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late John and Cathrine Welsh Buchanan. Ruth was an area resident all her...

Jan 6, 2014

Richard T. McCarraher, 64, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2014, at Brandywine Hospital.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Myrtle McCarraher.An area resident his entire life, he was employed at Dart Container in Leola as a Fork Lift Operator.He is survived by three children: Richard of Reinhold, Pa., Mark of Coatesville, and Elaine...

Jan 6, 2014

James E. Wilson, 80, of Honey Brook, passed away on Monday, January 6th, 2014 at the Coatesville VA Hospice Center.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Joan Mills Wilson, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.Born in Martinsburg, W.V., James was the son of the late Lottie R. (Zepp) and Elmer J. Wilson.  He served honorably in the...

Jan 5, 2014

Shirley Ann Titus, 62, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, January 5th, 2014 in Flourtown, PA.  She was the beloved wife of Cortland O. Titus, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage.Born in Coatesville, Shirley was the daughter of the late Dorothy and John March Sr.She is survived by her three sons: Robert, James and Michael March; four grandchildren,...

Jan 5, 2014

Kevin G. Lawrence, 57, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, January 5th 2014 at the Brandywine Hospital. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Janice Gillespie and Harry S. Lawrence.

A life time resident of Parkesburg, Kevin will best be remembered as the owner and operator of Hair Sensations styling salon in Parkesburg. He...

Jan 5, 2014

Dawn M. Nettles, 48, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of Scott W. Nettles with whom she shared 12 years of marriage.  Born in Upper Darby, Pa., she was the daughter of Carol Standen Jay of Darby and the late Alfred E. Jay, Jr.She was survived, in addition to...

Jan 4, 2014

Pamela W. Schnader Miles, 58, of New Providence, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Conestoga View in Lancaster. She was the beloved wife of David S. Miles with whom she shared 11 years of marriage.Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eugenia Gabel Schnader.Pam grew up in Parkesburg and was 1973 graduate...

Jan 4, 2014

Alesia Kay "Lee", "Si", Twyman, 51, of Cochranville, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Juan M. Quinones. Born in LaFayette, IN., she was the daughter of Dwight R. Price of Cochranville and the late Julia E. Barlow Price.Alesia attended the Octorara School District. She was loved and looked up...

Jan 2, 2014

Beverly C. Ely, 78, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Lester D. Ely, Jr. with whom she shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Harold William and Catherine Softchin Ogden.Bev was a resident of Parkesburg most of her life...

Jan 1, 2014

Harry K Wilson, 87, of Lancaster, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County and Elder Care. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline Lindsay Wilson. Born at home near Atglen, PA, Harry was the son of the late Walter and Nora McMillan Wilson.Harry and Jacqueline were married in...

Jan 1, 2014

Edna Pirches, 81, of Sadsburyville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. She was the widow of the late George R. Pirches, Jr. who died in 2000. Born in Cochranville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Isabella Griffith Barrage.Edna was an area resident all her life and a 1951 graduate of the Scott High...

Dec 31, 2013

Lisa G. Mullis, 50, of Parkesburg, died on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Bonnie Powers Denlinger of Honey Brook and the late Robert E. Gill.She is survived by two children; David Collins of Royersford and Christina Keaton of Gap, one grandchild and two brothers Robert S. Gill of...

Dec 31, 2013

Alberto Soto, 25, of Oxford, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 after a short battle with cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Sherry (Madonna) Soto.Born in Lancaster, Alberto was son of Wanda Soto of Landenburg and Jose Soto of Nottingham.Alberto was active duty with the United States Air Force.  He had been stationed at Dover, DE from June...