Obituaries

Apr 29, 2013

Philip R. House, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully at his home with his sons and his beloved canine guardian, Max, by his side, on Monday, April 29, 2013.   Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Spencer and Grace House.

He was a product of the Coatesville schools and graduated from Sanford Preparatory School in Hockessin,...

Apr 29, 2013

Helen P. Cazillo Lonas, 85, of Akron, PA, formerly of Parkesburg, died on Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Hospice of Lancaster County Center in Mt. Joy.  Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Jennie Kolodski Cazillo, Sr.

She is survived by two brothers; Robert Cazillo and Anthony Cazillo, both of Parkesburg and many nieces, nephews,...

Apr 29, 2013

John William Stroup, Jr. (Bill), 85, of Honey Brook, passed away peacefully into the hands of his Lord on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Harrison House in Christiana, PA.

He was the beloved  husband of Nancy K. Stroup with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born July 7, 1927 to John William Stroup and Jane Cromleigh Stroup of Parkesburg, Bill...

Apr 27, 2013

Frances Rose Riddell, 94, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at LifeCare Hospital of West Chester.  She was the widow of the late Harold D. Riddell.

Born in Williamsport, Frances was the daughter of the late Robert B. and Frances R. (Dickinson) Coleman.She attended the Parkesburg Methodist Church and had been employed at the former "Kathy's Children...

Apr 26, 2013

A. "Mim" Wright, 89, formerly of Westwood, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Harrison Senior Living Center of Christiana.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Anna Coffrath Sellers.  An area resident her entire life, she was employed at the former A & P of Downingtown.She is survived by her three beloved children: Brenda Lasak,...

Apr 25, 2013

Wilbert H. "Bud" Eachus, 79, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, April 25th, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Grace Hines Eachus, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late William and Edna Eachus.An area resident his entire life, Bud was self-employed as...

Apr 24, 2013

Martin Skiles, 86, of West Caln, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. Wagner Skiles with whom he shared 15 years of marriage and his first wife the late Doris M. Skiles who died in 1998. Born on the family farm in West Caln, he was the son...

Apr 24, 2013

John E. Mast, 64, of Kinzers, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, John was the son of the late Melvin and Anna Mary Mast.  He was a 1966 graduate of the Octorara High School.John was a local businessman in Parkesburg for many years owning and operating the Getty Station at Routes10 &...

Apr 23, 2013

Theodore “Ted” Francis Roderer Jr., 83, of West Chester PA went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2013.

Born December 1, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to Theodore Francis Roderer and Alicia Meyers, he was married for almost 60 years to the late Pauline Joyce Trego Roderer.Mr. Roderer is survived by his six children and their families: Pat (Mrs....

Apr 22, 2013

Terri Lynn Hill, 47, of Parkesburg, died on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Susan V. Helm Thomas of Parkesburg and the late John B. Thomas, Sr.

An area resident all her life, she was employed by McDonald's of Parkesburg as a crew member.She is survived, in addition to her mother,...

Apr 22, 2013

Percy C. "Rusty" Trumbower, III, 49, of Honey Brook, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Coatesville, he was the beloved son of Martha M. Dunlap Trumbower of Kinzer and the late Percy C. Trumbower, Jr.

Rusty was an area resident all his life and 1982 graduate of the Downingtown High...

Apr 19, 2013

    David K. Howett, 53, of Gap, died on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Anne Herr Howett with whom he shared nine years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert and Karen Boas Howett.      David K. Howett, 53, of Gap, died on Friday, April 19, 2013...

Apr 17, 2013

Mr. Charles Edward Williams, 93, of Coatesville,  passed away on February 17, 2013 at Pembrooke Nursing Home, in West Chester.

He was the son of the late Deacon Benjamin and Louise Williams and the devoted husband of Mrs. Oretha Williams. Charles served in the US Army during WWII. He was employed by the Lukens Steel Co. retiring with 35 years of service. He...

Apr 14, 2013

Ida Mae "Tuckle" Large, 85, of Parkesburg, died on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at her home. Born in Westwood, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Leah Donley Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband Delno "Dee" Large and her son Dennis Large in 1983.

Ida Mae graduated from the Downingtown High School in 1945. She was...

Apr 9, 2013

 Dorothy K. Bryson, 88, of Oxford, formerly of Cochranville, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the widow of the late Calvert Bryson who died in 1988. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Esworthy Kauffman. 

 Dorothy was an area resident all her life and a graduate of...

Apr 7, 2013

Joyce I. Becker, 67, of Cochranville, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was the wife of the late Norman L. Becker who died in 1986. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Kathleen Paul Barkley.

Joyce was a life long resident of Cochranville and a 1963...

Apr 7, 2013

 Helen Saponaro Wilson, 91, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital.  She was the widow of Theodore Solly Wilson, who passed away in 2009 after they had shared 64 years of marriage. 

Born in Dunmore, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Dominick Saponaro and Arcangela Mossuto Saponaro.  She had a Bachelors Degree...

Apr 6, 2013

Thelma I. Peron, 76, of Sadsburyville, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at the Chester County Hospital. Born in Indiana, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene Jamison Houser.

Thelma had lived in the area since 1962 and was employed by Pepperridge Farms at the Denver, PA...

Apr 6, 2013

Kathleen VanderVliet, 44, of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at the Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born in Ithaca, NY she was the daughter of Roger and Jean Hopkins VanderVliet of Hector, NY.

Kate was employed by Siemens Medical Solutions as a paralegal.

She is survived, in addition to her parents...

Apr 4, 2013

Shirley M. Lesoken, 77, of South Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2013, at the Chester Valley Rehab and Nursing Center of Malvern.  She was the widow of the late Charles J. Lesoken, Sr., who passed away in 2012 after they had shared 56 years of marriage together.

Born in North Adams, Mass, she was the daughter of the late...