Obituaries

Kenneth Linsinbigler

Kenneth Linsinbigler

Aug 25, 2025

Kenneth Linsinbigler, 85, of East Fallowfield Township, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, August 25, 2025.  He was the husband of the late Gertrude “Susan” (Baker) Linsinbigler who passed away in 2013, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Harry Linsinbigler and...

Mark T. Townsend

Mark T. Townsend

Sep 1, 2025

We are saddened to announce the death of Mark Thomas Townsend, 62, of Parkesburg, PA, suddenly on Monday, September 1, 2025. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Rosemary (Ryan) Townsend.

He is survived and will be dearly missed by his ex-wife, Shara Townsend of Coatesville, PA, his children, Morgan Townsend (Jackie McGinley) of...

Mary Jane Crisman

Mary Jane Crisman

Sep 15, 2025

Mary Jane Crisman, 86, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.  Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, on August 15, 1939, she was the third child of the late Floyd M. and Gertrude (Lyman) Crisman.  

Mary Jane was a 1957 graduate of Meshoppen High School, Meshoppen, PA.  After graduating from Bryn Mawr School...

David E. Townsend

David E. Townsend

Sep 15, 2025

David Ernest Townsend 89, of Parkesburg PA, passed away on September 15, 2025. He was born in Westwood PA on September 17, 1935 to the late Robert Rettew and Harriet Chambers Townsend. The family moved to Parkesburg when Dave was 5 yearsold, across from Crystal Springs Park. He graduated from Parkesburg High School in 1953. He literally walked uphill both...

Linda S. Wike

Linda S. Wike

Sep 12, 2025

Linda S. Wike, 75, of West Brandywine, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the University of Penn Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Born in West Chester at the Chester County Hospital, she was the daughter of the late John A. Young and Eleanor S. Tapper Young.

Linda was an area resident all her life and a 1968 graduate of the...

Tommy A. Patton

Tommy A. Patton

Sep 8, 2025

Tommy A. Patton, 90, of New Holland, PA, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Zerbe Sisters Nursing and Rehab in Narvon, PA. He was the husband of the late Nancy Lee (Grimes) Patton who passed away in 2023. Born in Honey Brook, PA, he was the son of the late Abraham and Erma (Wilson) Patton.

Tom Patton's baseball career...

Mary J. Hilton

Mary J. Hilton

Sep 8, 2025

Mary Jane Hilton, 85, of Cochranville, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was the wife of the late Ronald D. Hilton who passed away in 2015. They shared over 35 years together in marriage. Born in Butler, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Van...

Richard A. Mann

Richard A. Mann

Sep 6, 2025

Richard A. Mann, 81, of Lititz, PA passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the Lebanon VA Medical Center. He was the husband of Evalyne J. (Curtis) Mann for over 55 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late James Roy and Mable Elva (Newswenger) Mann.

Known by many as a soft-spoken man, Richard had a...

Yvonne H. March

Yvonne H. March

Sep 6, 2025

Yvonne H. March, 100, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA. She was the wife of the late Leonard H. March who died in 2001. They shared 55 years of marriage. 

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry Martin and Jane Hope Martin. Yvonne...

Rosemarie E. Cox

Rosemarie E. Cox

Sep 5, 2025

Rosemarie E. Cox, 73, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles "Ike" Michinok and Ursula Wallace.

Rose worked for Krapf Bus Company for over 20 years. She is survived by her son, Richard Cox Jr. of Coatesville.

Ricky was her...

Shirley Ann Hilton

Shirley Ann Hilton

Sep 4, 2025

Shirley Ann Hilton, a 84-year-old resident of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Pocopson Nursing Home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She was the wife of the late Robert Hilton Jr., who passed away in 2024. Born at home in Caln, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Myrtle (Heuyard) Guest.

Shirley “Mom-Mom” Hilton was...

Stephen Boyd Hamm

Stephen Boyd Hamm

Sep 4, 2025

Stephen Boyd Hamm

February 9, 1967 – September 4, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Boyd Hamm, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, who left us on September 4, 2025, at the age of 58.

Born on February 9, 1967, Stephen was a lifelong resident of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Known for his hardworking spirit, he...

Betty "Becky" R. Taylor

Betty "Becky" R. Taylor

Sep 3, 2025

Betty R. "Becky" Taylor, 87, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in West Chester, PA.  She was the wife of the late Delano E. Taylor who passed away in 2015.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester "Corky" and Marie (Morrison) Lepori.

Becky was an area resident most her life living in...

Larry D. Trout

Larry D. Trout

Sep 2, 2025

Larry D. Trout, 72, of Lancaster, formerly of Kinzers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Grant S. Trout and M. Jane Williams Trout.

Larry loved his Mommy and Daddy. He may not have understood death but he missed them both dearly when they passed.

He...

Nancy Umile

Nancy Umile

Aug 31, 2025

Nancy J. Umile, 84, of Sellersville, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. She was the beloved companion of the late Richard Goodwin with whom she shared over 30 years together. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Sanford B. Mowday and Ethel Leslie Mowday.

Nancy grew up in Chester County and attended...

Brad Allan Rhoades

Brad Allan Rhoades

Aug 30, 2025

Brad Allan Rhoades, 52, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Brad was the husband of Amy Taggart Rhoades, stepfather of Jason and Josh Acker, and the son of Charles E. and Diann (McGibbon) Rhoades Jr., all of Coatesville.

He grew up in Coatesville, graduated from Coatesville High School in 1991 and...

John Edward Franciscus

John Edward Franciscus

Aug 29, 2025

John Edward Franciscus, 75, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, August 29, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sandra L. Fredd Franciscus with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Walter Franciscus and Dorothy Troup Franciscus.

John was an area resident all his life. He attended...

Paula L. Hall Groff

Paula L. Hall Groff

Aug 27, 2025

Paula L. Hall Groff, 74, of Paradise, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. Hall, Sr. who died in 2001. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. "Bud" Wallace, Sr. and Eleanor Mullen Wallace.

Paula was an...

Clair R. Landis

Clair R. Landis

Aug 23, 2025

Clair R. Landis (Dick), 88, of Narvon, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Donna I. (Peace) Landis for over 66 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Henry S. and Marian (Stauffer) Landis.

He was preceded in death by sibblings - Pat Landis Smith, Don...

Janice Hendricks

Janice Hendricks

Aug 21, 2025

Janice L. Hendricks, 88, of Elverson, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Reading Hospital. She was the widow of the late Charles W. Hendricks, Sr. who died in 2012. They shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William H. Hatfield Sr. and Evelyn I. Hess Hatfield.

Growing up, Janice...