Obituaries

May 18, 2021

David Kenneth Murray, 80, of Kinzers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Lancaster, PA.  He was the husband of Helena Mary Quinn Murray for over 57 years.  Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of the late Granville H. and Mildred Blake Murray.

David completed three years at the PA Academy of Fine...

May 17, 2021

Thomas Edward Deatrick, 74, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 17, 2021.  He was the husband of Carol Anne Garland Deatrick.

He was born in Stony Brook, New York, the son of Edward Deatrick and Jean B. Nethery.

Thomas worked as a contractor and mason in construction. He enjoyed hunting,...

May 16, 2021

John Xavier D'Angelo, 72, of East Fallowfield, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021, following a brief and unexpected illness. He's the husband of Elaine (John) D'Angelo, with whom he's shared 27 years of marriage.

John was the son of the late Anna (Sciotti) and Peter D'Angelo. He was born in...

May 16, 2021

Haylee Amanda Williams, 25, of West Chester, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nicole Williams of Christiana and the late Zachariah Wimer.

Haylee was an area resident all her life. She grew up knowing and touching the lives of many people. Most have shared that Haylee helped them...

May 15, 2021

James S. Findley, 59, of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a short illness.  He was the widower of the late Sherri Findley, who passed away in 2014 after four years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, James was the son of the late Barbara A. (Lechner) and James E. Gahring, Sr.  A resident of...

May 13, 2021

Janet M. Rambo, 84, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, May 13th under the care of Harrison House of Coatesville.  She was the widow of the late Robert F. Rambo, who passed away in 2016 after they had shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Modena, Janet was the daughter of the late Stella (Bussinger) and Edward...

May 13, 2021

William L. White, III, of Honey Brook, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Mattiace White with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Honey Brook, he was the son of the late Latta William White and Miriam McKinney White.

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May 12, 2021

Diana Lynn Conner, 60, of Mt. Joy, passed away on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 under the care of Hershey Medical Center.

She was the widow of the late William "Randy" Conner, who passed away in 2017 after they had shared 28 years of marriage.

Born in Tachikawa, Japan, Diana was the daughter of the late...

May 12, 2021

Julia Paige Griest, 21, of Coatesville, left this world on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Jennifer Jo Hoskins of Coatesville and Ryan Everett Griest of Coatesville.

Julia was an area resident all her life and a 2017 graduate of the Coatesville Area High School. Her favorite interests were competition cheer...

May 10, 2021

In Loving Memory of our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Patricia Ann Mastricola, 80, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones in the early morning of May 10, 2021 at home in East Earl, PA.

She was born on November 8, 1940, in Waupaca, WI the daughter of late Colbe and Lorena Peterson. ...

May 10, 2021

Ronald "Pops" Heald of Coatesville, PA peacefully entered God's Kingdom while at home and surrounded by his family.  Born on September 3, 1946 Pops was 74 when he died on May 10, 2021. He was the husband and soulmate of Susan (Acker) Heald for 50 years! Loving their family and life together always.  Pops was an Army Veteran, worked...

May 8, 2021

Betty Jane Moore, 95, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, May 8th, 2021.  Since 2017, she has been living in Downingtown with her daughter, Lyn.

Born in South Haven, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of the late Sophie (Kramp) and Paul Graham.

Betty worked as a supervisor for Pepperidge Farm and later as a...

May 8, 2021

Virginia "Tookey" Wilson, 98, of West Chester, passed away on Saturday, May, 8, 2021 at Harrison House Senior Living in Coatesville. She was the widow of the late William S. Wilson who died in 2014. They shared 68 years of marriage together. Born in Broomall, PA, she was the daughter of the late William H. Schreck and Virginia Smith...

May 8, 2021

Maria Aceto, 90, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the St. Martha Center in Downtown, PA. She was the wife of the late Francesco “Frank” Aceto who died in 2018. They shared 65 years of marriage together. Born in Brywn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinando Amatucci and Angelina...

May 5, 2021

Harry O. Chesnet, 77, of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital.  He was the widower of the late Ruth Ann Chesnet, who passed away in 2019 after they had shared 44 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John P. and Anna Mae Chesnet.  Harry was...

May 5, 2021

Alma Ruth (Noble) Collins, 90, formerly of Towerville, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA.

Born in Trenton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Isaac and Winnie Noble.

An area resident since 1948, she was a homemaker early on and then employed by...

May 5, 2021

Robert E. Collom, 59, of East Fallowfield Township, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Born in Delaware County he was the son of the late Emmett Reed Collom Jr. and Barbara May Collom.

Robert was a graduate of Penn State University and was employed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. He enjoyed time spent hiking, bird...

May 3, 2021

Peter Horblinski, Sr., 92, of West Caln, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the Brandywine Hospital. He was the husband of the late Clara V. Dean Horblinski who died in 2011.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Alex and Catherine Heraluck Horblinski.

Pete was an area resident most of his life....

May 1, 2021

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, the Supplee family lost one of the good ones. William “Bill” Scott Supplee passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born on June 11, 1963, in Coatesville, PA to the late William Alvin Supplee. During his high school years, Bill was a member of FBLA. After graduating from Coatesville Area School District,...

May 1, 2021

Christopher Michael Hunt, 39, of Gap, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Sammi (Guest) Hunt, with whom he shared 11 years of marriage.

Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Robert E. Hunt, Sr. and Joyce P. (Yeager) Hunt, and the stepson of the...