Obituaries

Deborah Louise Worrell

Deborah Louise Worrell

Jun 10, 2025

Deborah Louise Worrell, 70, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.  She was the wife of Robert W. Worrell Sr. for over 50 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Anderson Miller.

Deborah was a graduate of Coatesville High School and worked as a nursing assistant at...

Shirley London Hammond

Shirley London Hammond

Jun 9, 2025

Shirley Yvonne Hammond, 81, of Downingtown, Pa, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at St. Martha's Manor in Downingtown.  She was the wife of the late Herbert C. Hammond Jr., who passed away in 2010.  She was born in Parkesburg, PA and was the daughter of the late Edward S. and Margaret Crawford London. 

She enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles...

Lewis Jacob Ammon Jr.

Lewis Jacob Ammon Jr.

Jun 9, 2025

Lewis J. Ammon Jr., 72, of Morgantown, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Carole Ann (Dean) Ammon with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, June 6, 1953 he was the son of the late Lewis J Ammon Sr. and...

John J. Somerday

John J. Somerday

Jun 8, 2025

John J. Somerday, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away peacefully at home on June 8,2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 10, 1950, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, John led a life characterized by dedication, hard work, and a strong commitment to his family and community.

After graduating from Octorara High School, John served in the United States Army....

Joan Marie Beecher

Joan Marie Beecher

Jun 7, 2025

Joan Marie Beecher, affectionately known as Joanie, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 28, 1943, at Coatesville Hospital, Joan was a beacon of light, always kind and caring, touching the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Joan graduated from Scott High School in 1961, marking the...

Hilma M. Norton

Hilma M. Norton

Jun 7, 2025

Hilma Norton of Parkesburg, PA  passed away on June 7, 2025.  She was the wife of the late John, Jack, Norton with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.  

She is survived by her three sons and their families.  Dennis and Sheila Norton of Atglen, PA,  Vince and Liz Norton of Leola, and Lee Bowman.  Her five grandchildren include; Dennis,...

Phyllis Marie Himelright

Phyllis Marie Himelright

Jun 6, 2025

Phyllis Marie (March) Himelright, 80, of Sadsburyville, PA, passed away Friday, June 6th, 2025, at Brinton Manor Nursing Home in Glen Mills, PA. She was the wife of late Leonard (Tucker) Himelright, who passed away in 2016.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of late Dorothy (Taylor) March and John March.

Phyllis worked at Freedom Village as a head housekeeper...

Dianita Marie Thomas Wilson

Dianita Marie Thomas Wilson

Jun 3, 2025

Dianita Marie Wilson, 70, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in West Chester, PA. Born on January 29, 1955, in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Irma Jane Coleman and the late Sonny Lawrence Thomas. Dianita was beloved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.

Dianita was a proud graduate of Coatesville...

Robert D. Hopkins

Robert D. Hopkins

May 31, 2025

Robert David “Hoppy” Hopkins passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 83 at his home in Parkesburg Pennsylvania with his wife and daughter by his side. The only child of Virginia and Vearl Hopkins, was born on June 13, 1941, at the Coatesville Hospital. A 1959 graduate of Octorara High School, Hoppy began working at Lukens Steel...

Dennis W. Dougherty Sr.

Dennis W. Dougherty Sr.

May 29, 2025

Dennis W. Dougherty Sr., 83, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was the husband of Judy Hoffman Dougherty for over 58 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late James D. and Sarah Syphard Dougherty.

Denny worked in the metallurgy lab at the former Lukens Steel Company for over...

L. Carol Robinson

L. Carol Robinson

May 28, 2025

L. Carol Robinson, 90, of Trooper, Pa, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Brightview Senior Living in Plymouth Meeting, Pa. She was the wife of the late Thomas (Robbie) R. Robinson who passed away in 2022. Born in Parkesburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harold E. and Eleanor Wagner Stoner.

Carol was a graduate of the...

Suzanne R. Stapleton

Suzanne R. Stapleton

May 24, 2025

Suzanne R. Stapleton, 82, of Morgantown, PA. passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Gardens at Stevens in Stevens, PA. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late H. George Ahrens and Ruth Mary Hearn Ahrens.

Suzanne was a graduate of the Penncrest High School. She was employed for many years as a real estate agent...

Joan L. Wright (Shank)

Joan L. Wright (Shank)

May 20, 2025

Joan L. Wright, 65, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Born in Coatesville she was the daughter of Martha Criswell Shank of Parkesburg and the late Carl F. Shank Jr.

Joan graduated from the Octorara Schools and worked in childcare. She attended the Parkesburg Methodist Church.

Joan enjoyed being out in...

Carol Jean Mathis

Carol Jean Mathis

May 19, 2025

Carol Jean (Mason) Mathis, 70, of Atglen, PA, passed away, at her home, peacefully to be with her Lord on May 19, 2025. Born in Atglen, PA, she was the daughter of the late Blanch Miller Mason and Harold Joseph Thompson. She was devoted to her sons and grandchildren.

Carol was a 1974 high school graduate of Octorara Area High School....

Brian Geier

Brian Geier

May 17, 2025

Brian L. Geier, 64, of Gap, PA, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born in Carbon Township, Huntingdon County, PA, he was the son of Wanda Conley Geier of Narvon and the late Dale R. Geier.

Brian was an area resident most of his life and a 1979 graduate of the Twin Valley...

Charles E. Cook

Charles E. Cook

May 17, 2025

Charles “Chuck” E. Cook, of Coatesville, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of deLoros Groff Cook, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Marie Johnson and Frank E. Cook.

Chuck was born and raised in the Thorndale, PA...

Michael S. Boros

Michael S. Boros

May 16, 2025

Michael S. Boros, affectionately known to all as "Mike" passed away on May 16, 2025, in Greenwood, Delaware, at the age of 77. Born on October 11, 1947, in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Michael grew up in a vibrant community where he nurtured a personality that was as boisterous as it was unforgettable.

He graduated in 1966 from S. Horace Scott Senior High...

Pauline June Good

Pauline June Good

May 15, 2025

Pauline J. (Steffy) Good, 89, of New Holland, passed away peacefully at Newport Meadows Nursing Home, on Thursday , May 15, 2025. Pauline was born in Union Grove to her late parents Oliver and Bertha (Zimmerman) Steffy. She is survived by her spouse Earl E. Good of New Holland. They enjoyed 74 years of marriage, which they celebrated on April...

Geraldine Catherine Holl

Geraldine Catherine Holl

May 15, 2025

Geraldine Catherine Holl, 89, of Parkesburg, PA, left us peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Geraldine "Gerry" will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, love, kindness, generosity, determination, and strength.

Born on October 6, 1935, in Parkesburg, PA, Gerry was the only daughter of Raymond and Ann Barnes...

Linda Sue Cheney

Linda Sue Cheney

May 15, 2025

Linda Sue Cheney, 70, of Coatesville, PA, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Cheney who passed away in 2005.  Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late John March and Dorothy Taylor.

Linda worked in custodial services for both the West Chester and Oxford School...