Obituaries

Jun 27, 2020

Kimberly Ann Domblesky, 55, of Kinzers, passed away on June 24, 2020 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Michael P. Domblesky.

Kim was born in Coatesville, PA on February 2, 1965. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Chamberlain Sr. and Betty L. (Hamer) Chamberlain. She was a 1983 graduate of...

Jun 27, 2020

Gary P. Westfall, Sr., 74, of Christiana, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 after a lengthily illness. He was the beloved husband of Carol M. Plant Westfall with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Southend, England, he was the son of the late Russell J. Westfall and Patrice St. Claire Westfall....

Jun 26, 2020

Jose Isabel Becerra Jr. (Dinker), 27, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of Tammy South Heredia Patlan of Lancaster, and Jose I. Becerra Sr. of Harrisburg.

Jose graduated from Solanco H.S., worked in construction, and was very handy with computers. His favorite things to do...

Jun 25, 2020

Edith F. Warfield, 91, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Metuchen and Island Heights, New Jersey, peacefully passed away at her daughter's home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter J Warfield with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.  She was born in Royersford, PA on April 22,...

Jun 25, 2020

Paul H. Bennethum, 91, of Ronks, Pa., died on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at his home.  He was the widower of the late Virginia Werner Bennethum, with whom he enjoyed 66 years of marriage.

Born in Womelsdorf, Pa., he was the son of the late Elsie (German) and Raymond Bennethum.

Mr. Bennethum retired from the...

Jun 24, 2020

Darlene L. Townsley, 64, of Malvern, passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 under the care of Penn Medicine Hospice in Philadelphia.  She was the daughter of the late Dolores and Jesse Townsley, Jr.

She is survived by her sister Yvonne Snow, wife of Rev. M. Craig, of Stevens, Pa; nephew, Adam Snow, and niece, Rachel Ruggieri;...

Jun 23, 2020

William Richard Huntsinger, 85, of Atglen, formerly of Coatesville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Brandywine Hospital.  He was the husband of Shirley L. Huntsinger (Backenstose), with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.  Born in Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA, he was the son of the late Marlin and Hilda Smith Huntsinger.

Bill...

Jun 22, 2020

Patricia Joan Chapman, 78, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster. She was the beloved wife of Edward Norman Chapman with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Urbine and Margaret Butler Urbine.

Joanie was an area...

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)...