Obituaries

Helen Janice McCarraher

Helen Janice McCarraher

Jun 23, 2013

Helen Janice McCarraher, 90, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2013 at Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook. She was the widow of the late Edward Raymond McCarraher, who passed away in 2007.           

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Laura H. Brackin

Laura H. Brackin

Jun 20, 2013

Laura H. Brackin, 92, of Coatesville, died on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Pocopson Home. She was the widow of the late Marvin B. Brackin. Born in West Brandywine, Chester County, she was the daughter of the late D.O. Hitner and Anulette Trumbower Hocker.Laura was a 1939 graduate of the Coatesville High School. She was an active member of...

Ivor J. Reynolds

Ivor J. Reynolds

Jun 18, 2013

Ivor J. Reynolds, 59, of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Leonard J. and Irene (Sevick) Reynolds.He earned an Associates Degree from Delaware CCC.Ivor worked for Lionville Systems, Inc. for 40 years in shipping and handling division.He enjoyed nature, fishing and gardening and especially loved his children and...

Elwood V. "Chuck" Buohl

Elwood V. "Chuck" Buohl

Jun 15, 2013

Elwood V. "Chuck" Buohl, 84, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Neighborhood Hospice Center of West Chester.  He was the beloved husband Jane F. Buohl, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage.Born in Reamstown, PA., Elwood was the son of the late Friday and Lillian Buohl.  He was a graduate of the East Cocalico...

Honora Ann Zook

Honora Ann Zook

Jun 14, 2013

Honora Ann Zook, 79, of Coatesville, passed away at her home on Friday, June 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of H. Andrew Zook with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Martin Joseph and Anna Kochubka Lefchuk.Honora was a life long resident of...

F. June Evans Esbenshade

F. June Evans Esbenshade

Jun 13, 2013

F. June Evans Esbenshade, 84, of Cochranville, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Esbenshade, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.Born in Kennett Square, she was the daughter of the late J. Chester and Bessie Mary (Swinehart) Evans.She was a 1947 graduate of...

John H. Windle, II

John H. Windle, II

Jun 12, 2013

John H. Windle II, 84, of Christiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Conestoga View Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Kathleen M. Windle who died in 2005. Born in Mt. Holly, NJ, he was the son of the late Edward and Helen Hogg Windle.John was an area resident most of his life. He...

Polly L. Wolfe

Polly L. Wolfe

Jun 10, 2013

Polly L. Wolfe, 81, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Donald L. Wolfe, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 1st. Born on Nov. 16, 1931 in Bluefield, Va., she was the daughter of the late Robert Paul and Gracie Mae (Atwell) Hendricks....

John C. Reese, Sr.

John C. Reese, Sr.

Jun 7, 2013

 John C. Reese, Sr., 75, of Paradise, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2013, at the Lancaster General Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Rebecca Burk Reese, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.  Born in Springdale, Pa., he was the son of the late Raymond E. Reese Sr. and Vera (Gregory) Reese.  He was employed by Carolina Freight and...

Gerald Lynn "Bub" Smith, Jr.

Gerald Lynn "Bub" Smith, Jr.

Jun 6, 2013

Gerald Lynn "Bub" Smith, Jr., 24, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013.He was the beloved son of Susan M. Cazillo of Parkesburg and Gerald L. Smith Sr. of Columbia, PA.Bub was a 2007 graduate of Octorara High School.  He was employed by Pinnacle Stone Products of Parkesburg as a Stonecutter.Bub was an avid fisherman, hard worker, devoted...

Mary Elizabeth Sweigart

Mary Elizabeth Sweigart

Jun 3, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Sweigart, 87, of Tel Hai Retirement Community, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on June 3rd, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital.  She was the widow of Joseph Sweigart Jr., who passed away in 1997 after they had shared 65 years of marriage.Born in Coatesville, Mary was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Whiteman) Swisher.She was a member...

Larry A. Sellers

Larry A. Sellers

Jun 2, 2013

Larry A. Sellers, 57, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Cindy Witte Sellers, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.Born in Coatesville, Larry was the son of Doris McCore Sellers of Pomeroy and the late Edwin L. Sellers.An area resident his entire life, he was employed...

David A. Crothers

David A. Crothers

May 29, 2013

David A. Crothers, 35, of West Caln, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Shannon Crothers with whom he shared 15 wonderful years together. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Donald D. Dodds and Linda L. Crothers of Modena.Dave was an area resident all his life. He was...

Ruth Alderfer Metz Lapp

Ruth Alderfer Metz Lapp

May 28, 2013

Ruth Alderfer Metz Lapp, 82, of Parkesburg, passed into eternity on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, after a lengthy illness.  She was the widow of the late Isaac L. Lapp.  Born in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Abram and Eva Alderfer Metz. Ruth was a member of Sandy Hill Community Church and the Gideons International Ladies Auxilliary.She is...

Katherine Ann Kenworthy

Katherine Ann Kenworthy

May 28, 2013

Katherine Ann Kenworthy, 85, of West Brandywine, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Fred Winfield Kenworthy, Sr., with whom she shared 62 years of marriage.Born in Sandy Hill, West Caln Twp., she was the daughter of the late Stephen Gregor and Emera (Gaspar) Gregor.  A Coatesville area resident her...

Jane P. Ely

Jane P. Ely

May 27, 2013

Jane P. Ely, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the widow of the late Lester D. Ely, Sr.. Born in Newcastle, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Della Noggle Packer.Jane was employed, most of her life as a secretary. She retired as secretary for the Parkesburg Police...

H. Douglas "Doug" Garner

H. Douglas "Doug" Garner

May 25, 2013

H. Douglas "Doug" Garner, 91, previously of Newport News, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the home of his niece in Gap, Pa.

He was the beloved husband of Harlene (Proffit) Garner, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.Born in Sanford, Fl., Seminole County, he was the son of the late Nathan and Elvira Garner.  His mother...

Eduardo "Eddie" Cotto

Eduardo "Eddie" Cotto

May 22, 2013

Eduardo "Eddie" Cotto, 83, Honey Brook, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.  He was the widower of the late Sarah Smith Cotto, with whom he shared 44 years and Betty L. Cotto, with whom he shared 6 years of marriage.

Born in Puerto Rico, Eddie was the son of the late Cocarlmelo and Victoria (Rosario) Cotto.  Eddie moved to America...

Elizabeth Irene Whiteman Cumens

Elizabeth Irene Whiteman Cumens

May 21, 2013

Elizabeth Irene Whiteman Cumens, 82, of Downingtown, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the Hospice LifeCare Center in West Chester. She was the widow of the late Harold Wesley Cumens who died in 2006. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Tait Whiteman.

Betty was an area resident all her life. For several...

Alice Ficca

Alice Ficca

May 21, 2013

Alice Ficca, 92, of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Harrison Senior Living in Christiana, PA. She was the beloved wife of Nicola Ficca with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in the Province of Chieti, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Maria DiPaul.

Alice was a member of Our Lady of...