Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Kirkwood Barr, 95, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  She was the wife of the late Duncan McKellar Barr who passed away in 1997.  Born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James Banks Jack and Margaret Hoggan Jack.

Mary is one of fifteen...

Dec 30, 2023

Maureen Patricia (Kenny) Rissell, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, under the care of Hospice, following a sudden brief illness. Maureen was born on May 5, 1943, to Irene (Mason) Kenny and Joseph Kiernan Kenny in Waterbury, CT. Maureen graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT in 1961, and attended Georgian Court College in Lakewood,...

Dec 29, 2023

Ellen Morgan, 57, of Columbia, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Susquehanna Valley Rehabilitation Center. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Arthur A. Morgan and Lois (Crossan).

She attended Coatesville Area School District. Ellen enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and valued time spent with her family.

She is survived...

Dec 26, 2023

Eddie Ray Pierce, 64, of West Caln Township, Chester County, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Williams Pierce with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Willie Joe Pierce and Zola Ina Mae Osborne Pierce....

Dec 25, 2023

Malcolm P. Irwin, Sr., 65, of Lincoln University passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Malcolm Fields Irwin and Joan Marie Margaret (Lutz) Irwin. He was the beloved husband of Brenda L. Irwin, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Malcolm was a 1976 graduate...

Dec 25, 2023

Richard Lee Donnell Sr., 69, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, December 25, 2023.  He was the companion of Roseann Karmilowicz for over 17 years.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Jacque F. Donnell and Priscilla F. Mattson Donnell.

Richard graduated from Coatesville High School Class of...

Dec 25, 2023

Robert J. Myers, 89, of New Holland, PA, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Sara Jean Swisher Myers with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar J. Myers and Julia Kuch...

Dec 22, 2023

Elmer E. Pluck, III, 77, of Pomeroy, departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA. Born and raised in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Elmer E. Pluck, II and Ida Sue Owens Pluck.

Elmer was a 1964 graduate of the Octorara High School, joined the US Navy...

Dec 22, 2023

Charles M. Harris, III, 66, of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis J. Watkins Harris with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Charles M. Harris, Jr. and Mary J. Brown Harris.

Charles...

Dec 21, 2023

Scott M. Groff, 55, of Gap, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Lancaster County Hospice Center in Mt. Joy, PA. He was the beloved husband of Jeanene M. Stanley Groff with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. Born in Plattsburgh, New York, he was the son of Nancy J. Towber Groff Varnes and the late...

Dec 18, 2023

Olivia Ann D'Alessio, 67, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, December 18, 2023. Olivia was the wife of Joe D'Alessio for over 22 years. Born in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of Irene Mendoza Fettweiss of New Jersey and the late Josef Fettweiss.

Ann, Amy, Liv, Mimi. The many names...

Dec 15, 2023

Thelma J. Taylor of Coatesville, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 95 on December 15, 2023. She passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair, NE. She was the wife of the late Paul Taylor for 61 years. She was born in Parkesburg, PA, the daughter of Brisben and Kathryn Skiles....

Dec 14, 2023

Ralph E. Jennings, Jr., 88, of Narvon passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Concord Township, Delaware County, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Jennings, Sr. and Ruth E. (Mahan) Jennings. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca (Becky) Clendenin with whom she shared 31 years of marriage.

Ralph...

Dec 12, 2023

Martin R. Lang, 74, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  He was the husband of Lois M. (Dutt) Nines for over 30 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Robert C. W. and Erma Jean (Pratt) Lang.

Martin worked as a quality control supervisor at...

Dec 12, 2023

Beverly Louise Powell, known as Bubbles, of Parkesburg, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  She leaves to cherish her memory three children; Robert Douglas. (Dougie) Miller (wife Carol) of West Chester, Dawn Hall (husband the late Edwin Hall) of Hampton, VA, Lenora Darden (spouse David) of Port St. Lucie, Florida, two stepsons, (Pep and Corey)...

Dec 10, 2023

Charlotte May Liney, 66, of Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Phoenix Center Nursing Home. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of James J. Liney, Jr. of West Chester and the late Edna May Bickings Liney.

Charlotte was an area resident all her life and a 1974 graduate of the...

Dec 9, 2023

Charles S. Scott, Jr., 93, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Sunrise Nursing Care Center in Exton, PA. He was the beloved husband of Jill E. Coover Scott with whom he shared 21 years of marriage. Born in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Charles S. Scott, Sr. and Lydia Radcliffe...

Dec 7, 2023

Charles Hendren Wein, 78, of Cochranville, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was the husband of Deborah Anne Ball Wein for over 46 years. Born in Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Henry Nicholas Wein and Helen Elizabeth (Hendren) Wein.

He is survived by his wife and children, Matthew...

Dec 7, 2023

Gregory J. Leonard, 68, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Paoli, PA.  He was the husband of Christine Kayfield Leonard for over 35 years.  Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Joseph Leonard and Editha Parker.

Gregory attended Haverford College and proudly served his country in the U.S....

Dec 6, 2023

Ronnie Ray Evans, 81, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Newport Meadows Nursing Home in Christiana, PA. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Ann Monko "Cookie" Evans with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Leckie, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Dempsey Evans and Evelyn Yates...