Obituaries

Leo "Buddy" Swisher

Jul 11, 2021

Leo Swisher, Jr., 84, of Coatesville, PA passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021 at 3:00 AM at his daughter's home, surrounded by family and friends.  Leo "Buddy" Swisher grew up in Coatesville where he spent all of his life.  He was the son of the late Leo Swisher, Sr. and Hazel Nuse Swisher of Coatesville.

Buddy...

Robert L. Evans

Jul 9, 2021

Robert L. Evans (Bob), 90, of the Coniston neighborhood at Kendal-Crossland Communities, West Chester, PA died peacefully on July 9, 2021 at his home with his loving family at his side. Born in Bareville, Lancaster County, PA, he was the son of the late LeRoy and Faith Evans and the loving husband of Sylvia Evans with whom he shared...

Marianne Cotsifas

Jul 7, 2021

Marianne Cotsifas, 85, of Coatesville, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. She was the wife of the late Anastasios "Tasos" Cotsifas. Born in Athens, Greece in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Angelos and Christina Kulouriotou.

She is survived by a daughter, Christina Cotsifas of...

David Samuel Dunfee

Jul 6, 2021

David Samuel Dunfee, 90, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Sexton) Dunfee with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

David was born in Oxford, Pennsylvania to Theodore and Anna (Devonshire) Dunfee.   He lived in the area his entire life. He...

Ralph Daryl Cooper

Jul 4, 2021

Ralph Daryl Cooper, 72, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4th, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Ann Cooper, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Ralph was the son of the late Mary Wawrenuk - Cooper Spealman and Ralph F. Cooper. An area...

Irene Hoffmann

Jul 4, 2021

Irene Hoffmann, 72, of Atglen, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Ernst R. Hoffmann with whom she shared 28 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Geter Gouge and Helen Reynolds Gouge.

Irene was an area resident all her life...

George F. Barrow, Jr.

Jun 29, 2021

George F. Barrow Jr., 71, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  He was the husband of Bertha E. Wolford Barrow for over 48 years.  Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late George F. Barrow Sr. and Isabel Louise Gift Barrow.

George grew up in Landenberg,...

Herman C. Wyatt Sr.

Jun 29, 2021

Herman C. Wyatt Sr., 83, of Parkesburg, returned to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Newport Meadows in Christiana.  He was the husband of Margaret Mattson Wyatt for the last 19 years and shared 42 years of marriage with Vada Pennington Wyatt who passed in 2001. Born in White Top, VA, and raised in Chilhowie, VA,...

William Landis Haines

Jun 27, 2021

William L. Haines, 84, of Ocean City, NJ, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Hickory House Nursing Home, Honey Brook.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late I. Landis and Lillian R. B. Haines.

Bill grew up in Coatesville and was a graduate of S. Horace Scott High...

Bonnie Lee Spotts

Jun 27, 2021

Bonnie Lee Spotts, 67, of West Caln Township, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was the beloved wife of W. Michael Spotts with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Alphaeus Leslie Pierce and Sylvia L. Walker Pierce.

Bonnie was a Chester...

Lois V. Dickinson

Jun 25, 2021

Lois Dickinson, 66 years young of Trainer PA passed away on June 25, 2021. Born on March 21, 1955, in a Coatesville Pa, she is the daughter of the late Catherine Denson, John Dickinson and Elaine Dickinson.

Lois grew up in the Parkesburg Area, she was a quiet, happy, observant child who enjoyed spending time with her...

Paul Francis Fiedler

Jun 24, 2021

Paul Francis Fiedler, 65, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Cheryl Long Fiedler.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Paul Warren and Gloria Mae Tomlinson Fiedler. Paul was a Downingtown native and graduated from Downingtown High School, where he played...

Kurt Bryon Stoner

Jun 21, 2021

Kurt Bryon Stoner, 64, of Gap, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Darla M. Fox Stoner with whom he shared 16 years of marriage.  Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of  John J. Stoner and wife Connie of Mechanicsburg,...

Clevio A. "Monk" Angelo

Jun 20, 2021

Clevio A. "Monk" Angelo, 75, of Parkesburg passed away on June 20, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Rosemary Angleo.  Born in Darby, Pa, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Loftus Angelo.

Clevio graduated from Monsignor Bonner Catholic High School and West Chester University. He served in the United States...

Dana Cecil "Herbie" Martin, Jr.

Jun 20, 2021

Dana Cecil "Herbie" Martin, Jr., 59, of Gordonville, PA  passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at home.  Born in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of Joanne Beard Martin who lives in Elkton, MD, and the late Dana Cecil Martin Sr.

Herbie is survived by his children, Daniel, Devon, and Ryan Martin, and one grandchild, Daniel...

Anthony C H Bensinger

Jun 20, 2021

Anthony C H Bensinger, 60, of Downingtown, passed away at home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Woodrow William Bensinger Jr. and Mary Alice (Asteimer) Bensinger.

Anthony was a graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School and went on to serve as a Parts Driver for Autoparts International...

Helen Sue Pizii Rau

Jun 19, 2021

Helen Sue Pizii Rau, 63, of West Caln, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of William Carey Rau, Jr. with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Rocco Pizii and Nicolette Ippolito Pizii....

Elva Irene Althouse

Jun 19, 2021

Elva Irene Althouse, 100, of Cochranville, passed away at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford on Saturday, June 19, 2021 where she resided the last years of her life. She was the wife of the late Marvin S. Althouse who died in 1995. Born in Cochranville, Elva was the daughter of the late Alexander Bruce Campbell and Bessie White...

Michael B. Jones

Jun 18, 2021

Michael B. Jones, 43, of Phoenixville passed away at his home on Friday June 18, 2021. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Karen M. (Shade) Leamy and step-father Jim Leamy.

Michael was a 1996 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School.

Michael will be missed dearly by his friends and family, he will...