Obituaries

Donald James Brett

Donald James Brett

Nov 1, 2024

Donald James Brett, 72, of Atglen, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Linda Callen Brett for over 52 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Marie Propert Brett.

Donald worked on the custodial crew for the Octorara School District...

Marlene M. Beecher

Marlene M. Beecher

Oct 29, 2024

Marlene M. Beecher, 76, of Millersville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA.

Born on November 29, 1947, in Coatesville PA, she was the daughter of the late Mark J. Stoltzfus and Margaret E. Powell Stoltzfus.

She was the widow of the late Earl Robert Beecher who...

David L. Mclimans

David L. Mclimans

Oct 23, 2024

David L. McLimans, 78, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Stephannie Yager McLimans with whom he shared almost 18 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Claude Martin McLimans and Louise Light McLimans.

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Scott Lester King

Scott Lester King

Oct 23, 2024

Scott Lester King, 63, of Christiana, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, October, 23, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lester King and Elaine Tollinger Simes.

Scott was an area resident all his life and he attended the Solanco High School. He was employed, most of his life in...

Myrtle M. Reinike

Myrtle M. Reinike

Oct 23, 2024

Myrtle M. Reinike, 97, of Hesston, PA, formerly of Lancaster County, Chester County, and New Castle County, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA.

She was the widow of the late William Arthur Reinike, Jr. who died in 2011. They were married for 22 years. Prior to...

Allen F. Carr Sr.

Allen F. Carr Sr.

Oct 22, 2024

Allen F. Carr, Sr., 75, of Kinzers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He was the beloved husband of Connie L. Anderson Carr with whom he shared 50 years of marriage with. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late James Carr and Elizabeth Peters DiObilda.

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Donald Albert Althouse

Donald Albert Althouse

Oct 21, 2024

Donald A. Althouse, 92, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, in Glen Mills, PA.  He was the husband of Hubertha "Bep" Althouse for over 50 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna (Piersol) Althouse.

Don was an area resident for most of his life. Raised...

Harvey Marshall Shutters

Harvey Marshall Shutters

Oct 21, 2024

Harvey Marshall Shutters, 78, of West Caln Township, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024.  He was the husband of Lois Horblinski Shutters for over 44 years.  Born in Walton, NY, he was the son of the late Harvey M. McNulty and Lillian Closs.

Harvey was a previous resident of Gap, PA, and...

Brenda J Quickel

Brenda J Quickel

Oct 20, 2024

Brenda J. Quickel, 83, of Kinzers, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  She was the wife of Wilson Quickel for over 65 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Brown) Doyle.

Brenda was an area resident for most of her life.  She graduated from...

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Benner

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Benner

Oct 20, 2024

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Benner, 96, formerly of Westwood, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Harrison Senior Living in Valley Township, PA.  She was the wife of the late Gerald I. Benner who passed away in 2017.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis Earl and Bessie L. Krixer Osborn.

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Charles Lewis Jackson

Charles Lewis Jackson

Oct 18, 2024

Charles Lewis Jackson, 61, of New Holland, PA, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Hospital of  University of Philadelphia.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Charles W. Jr. and Margaret E. Kurtz Jackson.

Chuck worked as a high voltage electrician at BJ Baldwin Electric Inc. for...

Mary Ella Beale Wallace

Mary Ella Beale Wallace

Oct 17, 2024

Mary Ella Beale Wallace, 96, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Paoli Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of George Donald Wallace, a WWII Veteran, who died in 2022. They shared 72 years of marriage together. Born in the Coatesville Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Fred M. Beale and Marion Gillespie...

Charlotte C. Wrigley

Charlotte C. Wrigley

Oct 16, 2024

Charlotte C Wrigley, 88, of Cochranville, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Marvin C. Wrigley who passed away in 1997.  Born in West Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Annie (Webster) Carr.

Charlotte grew up in Russellville, PA, and...

Hayes Todd Pfitzenmeyer, Jr.

Hayes Todd Pfitzenmeyer, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

Hayes Todd Pfitzenmeyer Jr. 95, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at his residence at Garden Spot Village, New Holland Pennsylvania. Born in Sadsburyville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Hayes Todd Pfitzenmeyer Sr. and Eva Earnshaw Pfitzenmeyer.

Todd was a 1947 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville...

Brian Patrick Hagan

Brian Patrick Hagan

Oct 11, 2024

Brian Patrick Hagan, 41, of Ephrata, PA. passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Ephrata Community Hospital after a courageous two year battle with Lung Cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Desiree E. Shumate Hagan with whom he shared three and a half years of marriage. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of...

Florence Christine (Thompson) Ruehmling

Florence Christine (Thompson) Ruehmling

Oct 11, 2024

Florence Christine (Thompson) Ruehmling, 95, of Coatesville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Heatherwood Retirement Community of Honey Brook, PA. She was the widow of Warren Arthur Ruehmling who died in 1995. They shared 42 years of marriage together. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late...

Cheryl Ann Wertz

Cheryl Ann Wertz

Oct 9, 2024

Cheryl Ann "Sunshine" Wertz, 56, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.  Born in Coatesville, she was the beloved daughter of Terry L and Aleah F. Stone Donkewicz, Sr.

Cheryl was an area resident all her life and attended the Coatesville Area School District.  She was employed as a door greeter...

Janis T. Nippes

Janis T. Nippes

Oct 7, 2024

Janis T. Nippes, 71, of Honey Brook, passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was the beloved wife of David C. Nippes with whom she shared over 45 years of marriage together. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. Torre and Rose Baldassarre Torre.

Janis was employed by...

Fred Wilson Butler

Fred Wilson Butler

Oct 5, 2024

Fred Wilson Butler, 61, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  He was the husband of Lisa (Kuhn) Butler for 36 years.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Margaret (Mattson) Wyatt of Parkesburg, PA, and the late Wilson Butler.

Fred was a proud US Army Veteran of...

Dale Raymond Smith

Dale Raymond Smith

Oct 4, 2024

Dale Raymond Smith, 87, of Coatesville, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of the late Ethel (Ross) Smith who passed away in 2018. Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Walter Earl and Mary Kathryn (Peace) Smith. Dale was an area resident all...