Obituaries

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...

Sep 14, 2023

Alice U. Canull, 91, of Honey Brook, previously of Gap, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community where she had resided since 2016. She was the widow of the late Donald L. Canull who died in 2011. They shared 60 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late...

Sep 13, 2023

Timothy Amoriello, 63, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Ernest and Florence (Lewis) Amoriello of Coatesville, PA.

Tim attended the Coatesville Schools and worked in the maintenance department at the former Brandywine Hospital.  He also worked for the Giant food store...

Sep 12, 2023

David Carlton White, 84, of West Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in West Chester.  He was the husband of Frances Levenite White for over 65 years.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late W. Arthur Jr. and Mary Booth White.

Dave attended Scott High School and served his Country in the...

Sep 6, 2023

Stephen Kepiro, Jr., 99, of Highland Township, Chester County, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Hickory House Nursing Home after a fall that caused a short stay at the hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen Stern Kepiro for 52 years who died in 2002, and his second wife...

Sep 5, 2023

Myra Lynnette Essaf, 62, of Strasburg passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born in Jennersville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. Shelton and Hazel M. (Carpenter) Shelton. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen C. Essaf with whom she shared 17 years of marriage.

She...

Sep 3, 2023

David John Martin, 65, of East Fallowfield Township, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 3, 2023.  He was the husband of Teresa Y. Rogers Martin for over 37 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late John E. "Jack" and Edna Rendall "Tootles" Martin.

Besides his wife, he is...

Aug 31, 2023

Robert J. Doyle (RJ) 48, of East Petersburg, PA died on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Lancaster General Hospital as a result of a motorcycle accident that occurred on August 27, 2023. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Robert Lynn Doyle of Imler, PA and Mary Helen Moretti-Presley of Alexandria, VA.

RJ was...

Aug 31, 2023

Sharon Ann Dunfee, 67, of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday,  August 31, 2023. She was the wife of the late David S. Dunfee who died in 2021. They shared 42 years of marriage together.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Enoch Sexton and Ruby Geraldine...

Aug 31, 2023

John Franklin “Truck” Miller , 83, of Coatesville, passed away at Paoli Hospital on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Blanche (Preston) Miller and John Miller . He was the beloved husband of Linda (Brownback) Miller with whom he shared 63 years of marriage.

John was a 1957 graduate...

Aug 29, 2023

George Douglas Rogers, 38, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident. He was the beloved husband of Andrea Sullivan Rogers of Parkesburg. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of George Francis Rogers of Parkesburg and Carolyn Slay Grigsby of King of Prussia, PA.

George’s...

Aug 24, 2023

Keith Robert Walton, 43, of Beaverton, OR, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Cynthia H. Walton of Canton, PA and the late Robert L. Walton, Jr.

Keith grew up in Parkesburg and was a 1998 graduate of Octorara High School. ...

Aug 22, 2023

Edward Anthony Kasian, Jr., Aka Ed 56, of Coatesville, passed away at his residence surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Edward Anthony Kasian, Sr. and Roseanne Grasic. He was the beloved husband of Danielle Kasian with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.

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