Obituaries

Jun 21, 2020

Reginald Francis Loper, 78 of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21st under the care of his son Marc,  and in the presence of family.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Evelyn Loper.

He is survived by his three sons, Tyrone Washington, Marc and Reginald Loper; 10 grandchildren; two siblings, Gay...

Jun 20, 2020

Nancy Louise Lester, 74, of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of the late Fred L. Lester, who passed away in 2005 after they had shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Nancy was the daughter of the late Chester M. and Zelma...

Jun 16, 2020

William J. "Bill" Griffith III, 91, of West Caln Twp., passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  Born in Malvern, he was the son of the late William J. Griffith Jr. and Mable Kenney Griffith.  He was the loving companion of the late Dorothy Kilfara for over 40 years -- They  treasured  their relationship both having...

Jun 16, 2020

Ann Kittredge Valentini, 67, of Parkesburg, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Thomas A. Valentini for over 28 years.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Florence Davis Taylor and the late John Taylor.

Ann was a graduate of Coatesville High...

Jun 15, 2020

Dawn Marie Kinsey, 58, of Gap, passed away at her home on Monday, June 15, 2020. She was the beloved wife of John P. Kinsey with whom she shared 35 years of marriage with. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Norman J. Montgomery of Gap and the late Norma Faye Sellers Montgomery.

Dawn was an...

Jun 14, 2020

Edna Frances Warner, 100, of Highland Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 at her home.  She was the widow of Dr. Norman Max Warner, who passed away in 2010 after they had shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Edna was the daughter of the late Mary (nee Jaquette) and Arthur Ward.  Edna...

Jun 14, 2020

Edna Frances Warner, 100, of Highland Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14th, 2020 at her home.  She was the widow of Dr. Norman Max Warner, who passed away in 2010 after they had shared 67 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Edna was the daughter of the late Mary (nee Jaquette) and Arthur Ward.  Edna...

Jun 14, 2020

Helen Kershaw Pietras, 94, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Harrison Senior Living located in East Fallowfield, PA. Helen was predeceased by her first husband, the late Robert F. Miller, her second husband, the late Clifford L. Forsyth, and her third husband, the late Robert F. Pietras.

Born in Upper Darby, PA,...

Jun 12, 2020

Barbara J. Spinner, 85, of Kennett Square, passed away on Friday, June 12th, 2020 at her home.  She was the widow of the late John Allen Spinner, who passed away in 1974.

Barbara enjoyed making jewelry, working on puzzles and she especially enjoyed her time at the Kennett Area Senior Center.

She is survived by...

Jun 10, 2020

Evelyn Boyd Windle, 88, of Highland Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 10th after a recent illness.  She was the widow of Donald Hogg Windle, Sr., who passed away in 2010 after they had shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in Townsend, Delaware, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Margaret Helen (Reed) and Robert Nelson Boyd. ...

Jun 9, 2020

Richard Evans Dague, 77, of Honey Brook, passed away on Tuesday, June 9th under the care of Jefferson Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Marie A. Dague, with whom he shared over 46 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Richard was the son of the late Elizabeth (Boyd) and Evans B. Dague.  He graduated from S....

Jun 9, 2020

Charles Andrew Mann, III, 75, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020 at the Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, Pennsylvania.  He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Bessie E. Roberts Mann Jamison, father, Charles A. Mann, Jr., stepfather, Ralph Jamison, and brother, Larry Mann. He is survived by his two sisters, Donna Mann (Karl)...

Jun 8, 2020

Lillian Nancy Softchin Helm, 67, of Gap, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Mt. Joy, PA. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of Samuel Softchin, Sr. of Gap and the late Lillian Peace Softchin.

Lillian was an area resident all her life and a 1971 graduate of...

Jun 7, 2020

Richard Lee Fuller, 85, of Morgantown, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lida Van Buskirk Fuller with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Edward Fuller and Sue Clifford Graham.

Richard was an area...

Jun 6, 2020

Glenn Morris Davis, 80, formerly of Wagontown, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Zerbe Sister’s Retirement Community in Narvon, PA. He was the beloved husband of Gloria Moyer Davis with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John "Jack" Davis and Juanita Cox Davis.

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Jun 6, 2020

Mabel D. McCoy, 93, of East Fallowfield, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harold A. "Tim" McCoy who died in 2008. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Born in Pomeroy, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph K. Sweigart and...

Jun 5, 2020

Daniel Boone Snyder, 81 of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife Stella Lee Snyder with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.  He is survived by his daughters Deborah Kern, wife of Randy and Jacqueline Rineer, partner of Jacquelyn Niemiec as well as...

Jun 5, 2020

Jill Wike Jackson, Christ-follower, loving wife, Mom, and “Mimi,” passed peacefully on June 5, 2020 in Matthews, NC, and is now in the loving arms of our Lord.  She was surrounded by her husband and two sons.  She was 76.  Her health had deteriorated in the last few years due to complications from lupus.

Jill is survived...

Jun 3, 2020

Justin Allen Trego, 30, of Parkesburg, died suddenly on June 3, 2020, in West Brandywine Township. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Jeannette Starkweather of Parkesburg and Eugene Trego Jr. of Coatesville.

He was formerly employed as a well driller for Allied Drilling.

Justin enjoyed spending time with his daughter, family and friends....

Jun 3, 2020

Charlotte E. Glauner, 100, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away after a brief illness on June 3, 2020.

Born in Honey Brook in 1919, she was the daughter of the late Edmund H. and Edna Eppiheimer Ebelhar.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy L. Glauner who died in 1997, her son, R. Dale...