Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2020

Rebecca A. Nevin, 77, of New Holland, PA, formerly of Frederick, MD, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was the wife of the late William G. Nevin who died in 2012. They shared 42 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frances Hare Walraven.

Becky was...

May 30, 2020

Richard Lawrence Proudfoot, 82, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  He was the widower of the late Mary Ann Proudfoot, who passed away in 2004 after they had shared 43 years of marriage together.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late...

May 30, 2020

Frank G. Carpenter Sr., 93, formerly of Sadsburyville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Hickory House in Honey Brook.  He was the husband of the late Gertrude N. Crabtree Carpenter who passed in 2015. They shared 67 years of marriage together. Born in West Chester he was the son of the late Irving and Gertrude Sylvester Carpenter....

May 26, 2020

Robert Earl Kurtz, 85, of Coatesville passed away at his daughter's home on May 26, 2020.

He was the loving husband of Kathryn M. Taggart for 40 years.

Born in Coatesville, Robert was the son of the late Eber L. Kurtz, Sr. and Caroline Coulter Kurtz.

Robert proudly served his country in the...

May 25, 2020

Jean M. Ramsay, 81, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Pocopson Home. She was the beloved wife of W. Chester Ramsay, III with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Nampa, Idaho, she was the daughter of the late Richard Mealey and Darlien Morris Holland.

Jean was an area...

May 23, 2020

Arlene H. Allen, 87, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family.  Arlene was the widow of the late Thomas W. Allen who died in 1993 after 34 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, Arlene was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Rachael B. Mosemann Herr.  She graduated from Coatesville School District.  She was...

May 23, 2020

Bessie C. Crosson, 86, of Quarryville, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the widow of the late William Crosson. Born in Westwood, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Fisher and Bessie Alexander Fisher.

Bessie was an area resident all her life. She was employed...

May 22, 2020

Robert Louis Walton, Sr., 86, of Atglen, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on May 22, 2020.  He was the loving husband of Verna Stoltzfus Walton since 1958.

Robert was a resident of the Parkesburg Area during most of his lifetime.  He was the son of the late Harold E, and Ruth Nuss Walton.

He...

May 21, 2020

To honor Richard's memory, a 1-year Celebration of Life will be held. It will take place on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Cornerstone Fellowship Church, and begin at 4:00 pm. All who would like to honor Richard's memory are invited to attend.

Richard Craig Morrow, 41, of Glenmoore, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday,...

May 21, 2020

Ruth Janet Miller, 96, a lifelong resident of Parkesburg, arrived home in Heaven on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of Chester E. Miller, former President of Parkesburg's First Farmer's Bank and Mildred Russell Miller of Stottsville and owners of the Russell Mill. She was also the granddaughter of H.C....

May 19, 2020

Brian Keith Dowlin, Jr., 32, of Coatesville, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May, 19, 2020. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Brian K. Dowlin, Sr. and Tammy Lin Palmer.

Brian was an area resident all his life. He was employed in construction most of his life. Brian had a huge heart and loved...

May 15, 2020

Clyde Kenneth "Stoney" Feister, 83, of Gap, PA passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Mt. Joy, PA. He was the husband of the late Florence Hershey Feister who died in 2017. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde L. Feister and Elva Stauffer Feister.

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