Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

James Michael Robinson, 53, of Gap, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Born in Coatesville, he was the beloved son of Pamela Forbes Robinson of Millsboro, DE and the late James C. Robinson.

Jim was an area resident all his life and a 1988 graduate of the Pequea Valley High School....

Oct 3, 2023

William C. Yoder, 82, of Glenmoore, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  He was the husband of Carol B. Gibson Yoder for over 63 years.  Born in Downingtown, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Kachel Yoder.

William was an area resident for most of his life. ...

Oct 2, 2023

Leona J. Dickinson, 70, of Parkesburg, passed away at her home on Monday, October 2, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late of Douglas A. Dickinson who died in 1998. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Chester London and Freda  Crawford London.

An area resident all her life,...

Sep 30, 2023

Joel Baldwin Gee Jr., 58, of Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Joel Gee Sr., of Denver, PA, and the late Rebecca Fellenbaum Gee.

Joel was a 1984 graduate of Octorara High School and worked in commercial construction for Lobar, Inc....

Sep 30, 2023

Diane D. Gonzalez, 59, of West Caln Township, PA, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Orlando Gonzalez.  Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. Entress and Ann C. Charsha.

Diane was an area resident most of her life and...

Sep 29, 2023

Howard Lee "Sonny" Stone Jr., 78, of Gordonville, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Howard Lee Sr. and Margaret J. Simms Stone

Sonny attended the Octorara Schools and was a production worker at the Paper Mill.

He is...

Sep 28, 2023

Bernard Vannoy, Sr., 85, of Nottingham, passed away at Chester County Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. Vannoy, with whom he shared 51 years of marriag e.

Bernard attended School in West Virginia and later went on to serve as Maintenance for Lewis and DiBartolomeo who grew and...

Sep 28, 2023

Geraldine Florence Baker, 89, passed away at Harrison House of Coatesville on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  She was the wife of the late John H. Baker of Coatesville for 53 years.  Born in Philadelphia, she was he daughter of the late John H. and Ruth Reel Barben.

She went to school in Germantown and Philadelphia. She was...

Sep 27, 2023

Helen M. Young, 80, formerly of Gap, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Paoli, PA.  She was the wife of the late Robert Young who passed away in 2008.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. Shickley and Minerva Kilian Hill.

Helen was a resident of Chester and...

Sep 27, 2023

Flora Fay Rutledge, 91, formerly of West Caln prior to moving to Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community in Narvon in 2016, died peacefully at Zerbe Sisters. She was the beloved wife of late Bruce C. Rutledge with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

Flora was born in Bloomsburg, PA and grew up on the family farm on...

Sep 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved brother, John Joseph Battle Jr., who unexpectedly passed on Sept 27, 2023. He was 57 years old. Jay, as he was fondly called by his family, was born on Sept 28, 1966 to John and Frances Battle of West Bradford, PA.

He was a...

Sep 26, 2023

Francis William "Frickey" Briley, 95, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  He was the husband of Betty Prange Briley.  They had 67 years of happy married life.

Francis was born and raised in Kennett Square, PA. He went on to proudly serve his country as a U.S. Marine...

Sep 25, 2023

Steven C. Amway, 68, of Coatesville passed away surrounded by family at his home on Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry Amway and Nancie (Steen) Amway, and the brother of surviving sisters, Susan and Patricia Amway. The beloved husband of Debora (Brownback) Amway with whom he shared 44 years of...

Sep 22, 2023

Linda G. Rice, 75, of Highland Township, PA, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family , on Friday, September 22, 2023.  She was the wife of Jack Rice for over 55 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late R. Paul and Mary Griest Guiney.

Linda was an area resident...

Sep 19, 2023

William Wilson Slider, 72, of Narvon passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Davis Sylvester Slider and May Viola (Ochs) Slider. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia A. Saucier-Slider, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.

William attended Pequea Area School...

Sep 18, 2023

Arthur M. Ash, Jr., 89, of Highland Township, Chester County, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Joanne Mellinger Ash with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur M. Ash, Sr. and Helen...

Sep 17, 2023

Harold R. "Bud" Dickey, 90, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Honey Brook, PA.  He was the husband of the late Lois W. Dickey who passed in 2022.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Harold Raymond and Hannah Scully Dickey.

Bud was a 1950 graduate of...

Sep 15, 2023

Pursavious “Savy” Darone Toaltoan, 56, of Parkesburg, PA departed this earthly life on September 15, 2023.

Pursavious was born on July 19, 1976, in Coatesville, PA. He was the son of the late Harold E. Toaltoan and Carol Raison Toaltoan.

He was a graduate of Octorara High School. Savy went on to become a jack...

Sep 15, 2023

Jesse Wood, 41 of Narvon, Pa passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15 th , 2023. This sudden and untimely passing has deeply shocked and saddened his family.

Jesse is survived by his fiancé Ella Z. (35) of Narvon, their young daughter Katherine, and their 3 dogs - Baboo, Sterling & Luna. He is also survived by...

Sep 14, 2023

James R. Durborow, 75, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Sue (Haines) Durborow with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, Jim was the son of the late John V. Durborow and Margarite "Peg" (McCorkle) Durborow.

Jim was a decorated...