Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

Kathleen Gowen, 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Hospice of Christiana Care in Wilmington, Delaware. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John I. Gowen and Edilen Murray Gowen.

Kathleen was employed most of her life in the clerical department at the Wilmington VA Medical Center.

Aug 25, 2024

James S. Landis Sr., 88, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 25, 2024, in Honey Brook, PA.  He was the husband of the late Edith S. "Edie" Seekamp Landis who passed away in 2014.  Born in Parkesburg he was the son of the late John B. and Sophia B. Stauffer Landis. He is survived by his...

Aug 23, 2024

John S. "Jack" Monaghan, 94, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the St. Martha's Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Downingtown. He was the husband of the late Barbara Brittingham Lawson Monaghan who died in 2014. Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Jerome J....

Aug 22, 2024

Jahleel Michael "Pee Wee' Tyson Blanton, 27, of Pomeroy Heights, Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, August 22, 2024.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Nakia D. Blanton of Coatesville and Chad M. Tyson of Coatesville.

Jahleel graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 2015. He worked for...

Aug 22, 2024

Stacey Lynn McGinnis, 51, of Westwood, PA,  passed away on Thursday August 22, 2024 in Pottstown, PA. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of Donald L. McGinnis, Sr and Helen (Zemacke) McGinnis of Westwood.

Stacey was an area resident all her life. She worked at the Dollar Tree Store in Thorndale and in Parkesburg. She...

Aug 18, 2024

Howard Dean Ewing Jr., 67, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 18, 2024.  Born on December 12th 1956 in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Myrtle M. (Lawrence) Reinike of Hesston, PA, and the late Howard Dean Ewing Sr.

Howard had wanted to be an English teacher when he was younger,...

Aug 17, 2024

Celebrating the life of Shirley E Nixon

Shirley E. Nixon, who was 88 years old, passed away peacefully where she resided at the Harrison House Assisted Living in Coatesville, PA on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  She was born September 6, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Earl A. White and Helen Myers White.

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Aug 17, 2024

John Stephen Murphy, 39, of West Chester, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on August 17, 2024.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of Kathleen "Kay" Murphy and the late Stephen “Granddad” Murphy who passed away in 2019.  John obtained a B.S. of Marketing from York College of Pennsylvania in 2007.  After graduation, he worked for...

Aug 14, 2024

Joseph John Faldeti, 94, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, PA. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Trosino Faldeti with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage with. Born in Genoa, Italy, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lilliana Faldeti....

Aug 14, 2024

Barry L. Baylor, 78, of Gap, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Hershey, PA with family by his side. He was the husband of Janis (Neff) Baylor for over 56 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late C. Edward Sr. and Grace Elizabeth (McClure) Baylor.

Barry proudly served his...

Aug 13, 2024

Kenneth A. Wyerman, 99, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home at Simpson Meadows on Monday, August 13, 2024.  Born in Duncansville, PA, Blair County, he was the son of the late Luther Earl Wyerman and Mary Estella (Boop) Wyerman.  Ken graduated from Hollidaysburg, PA Senior High School in 1941 at the age of 16, and...

Aug 11, 2024

Edna Marie Price, 79, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing Home in Christiana, PA surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Aldus B. Price with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Conestoga, PA, she was the daughter of the late James O. Booth, Sr. and Josephine...

Aug 9, 2024

Edward N. "Chappy" Chapman, 89, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Paoli, PA.  He was the husband of the late Patricia Joan Chapman who passed away in 2020.  Born in Oxford, PA, he was the son of the late Edward N. and Frances E. (Smith) Chapman.

Edward worked in the warehouse for...

Aug 4, 2024

Mark E. Brubaker, 56, of Downingtown, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Born in Reading, PA,  he was the son of John K Brubaker, Jr. of Lititz, PA and the late Elaine S. Strause Brubaker.

Mark was a graduate of Warwick High School in Lititz. He proudly served in the US Air...

Aug 4, 2024

Wayne M Gregg, formerly of Atglen, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the VA Community Living Center in Coatesville, PA.  He was the husband of Catharine (Gibson) Gregg for over 53 years. Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Miles K. and Idabelle (Campbell) Gregg.

Wayne proudly served his country...

Aug 2, 2024

Frank P. Rhodes, Sr., 98, passed away at his residence at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA on Friday, August 2, 2024. Frank had been a resident of Landis Homes since 2013, having returned to Penna. following the death of his wife of 60 years at their home in Murrels Inlet, SC. Born in Oxford, PA, he was the...

Aug 2, 2024

G. Irene "Renie" Snyder, 84, of Honey Brook, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of J. Douglas Snyder with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, she was raised by her grandparents, Raymond and Bertha of West Main Street, South Pottstown, PA.

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Jul 30, 2024

Corri McNeal, 64, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the fiance of Kenneth L. "Wolfy" Miller of Parkesburg.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of Renata Steinohrt McNeal of Parkesburg, and the late Charles F. "Skip" McNeal.

Corri attended the...

Jul 27, 2024

Kathleen McCoy, 78 of West Caln Township, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard Glenn McCoy who died in 2022. They shared 50 years of marriage together. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Maher and Catherine Ort...

Jul 27, 2024

Cathleen A. Peron, 63 of West Caln Township, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late Michael S. Peron who passed away in 2022. Born in San Luis Obispo, CA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (McGeog) Deputy.

Cathleen was a graduate of Downingtown High...