Obituaries
Michael H. Dean
Apr 17, 2025
Michael H. Dean,74, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at Lankenau Medical Hospital, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Cecilia Dean, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of the late John H. Dean, Sr. and Bettie Anna (McWilliams) Dean.
Michael graduated...
David Ray Harper Jr.
Apr 17, 2025
David Ray Harper, Jr., 60, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late David Ray Harper, Sr. and Karen Fitzgerald Harper.
Dave was employed, most of his life, as an accomplished diesel mechanic.
He is survived by six children;...
Elaine W. Reiter
Apr 14, 2025
Elaine W. Reiter, 87, of Honey Brook, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her residence at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community. She was the widow of the late Richard Orr Reiter who died in 1988. Born in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. Wright, Sr. and Elizabeth Hagy Wright.
Elaine was...
Mary A. Weir
Apr 10, 2025
Mary A. Weir, 85, of Gap, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Community Hospice and Care Center in Mount Joy, PA. She was the wife of the late Raymond G. Weir, Jr. who died in 2009. They shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Salisbury Township, Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Evan...
Evelyn D Smith
Apr 7, 2025
Evelyn D. Smith, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 75, in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Born on May 13, 1949, in Philadelphia, Evelyn lived a life rich in love, care, and unwavering commitment to her family and friends.
Evelyn's legacy is carried on by her devoted son, Alexander Scott...
Brenda Kay Senter
Apr 4, 2025
Brenda Kay Senter, 63, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, PA. She was the beloved wife of Glenn H. Senter with whom she shared almost 40 years of marriage. Born in Huntingdon, PA, she was the daughter of Wanda Conley Geier of Narvon and the late Dale Ronald Geier.
Brenda was...
Judy Salatino
Mar 28, 2025
Judy Ann Salatino, 82, of Cochranville, PA passed away at her home on Friday, March 28, 2025. She was the widow of the late Joseph James Salatino who died in 2023. They shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Ephrata, PA, she was the daughter of the late William K. Shuker and Bernice Olweiler Shuker.
Judy lived in Delaware County most...
Barry Lee Lusby
Mar 27, 2025
Barry Lee Lusby, 68, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Jacob E. Lusby and Thelma R. Manning Lusby.
Barry was an area resident all his life and had attended the Coatesville School District. He was retired from LNP Manufacturing in Thorndale as a machine operator. Recently he was...
Joann Steczak
Mar 26, 2025
Joann K. Steczak, 71, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in West Chester, PA. She was the wife of Michael J. Steczak of Coatesville and would have celebrated their 32nd anniversary on April 3. Born in West Chester on April 22, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Annabelle Harry O'Brien.
Joann graduated from...
Frank Leonard Terry Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Frank Leonard Terry Jr., 72, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, March 21, 2025. Born in Coaldale, Schuylkill County, PA, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Jesse Major Terry.
Frank was retired, but enjoyed working part time for his nephew Brian, and he also enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and...
Elbert Worth Mullis Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Elbert Worth Mullis Jr., (JR)64, of Paradise, PA, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, in West Chester, PA. He was the fiancé of Diane Wallace. Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Elbert Sr. and Evelyn Harvey Mullis.
Elbert worked in construction.
JR enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He was a member of the...
Willis Carl Taylor
Mar 20, 2025
Willis Carl Taylor, 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was the companion of Cynthia Deloplaine. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late George F. and Ruth V. (Baker) Taylor.
Willis worked in construction as a pipe layer for Bulldog Construction.
He was a member of the West End...
Marie D. Powers
Mar 20, 2025
Marie D. Powers, formerly known as Marie Richardson, was born on July 20, 1937, in Chester, Pennsylvania. She peacefully departed this life on March 20, 2025, in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished by her family and friends.
Marie was a beloved Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandmother and Great Grandmother known for her...
David James Fisher
Mar 20, 2025
David James "Fish" Fisher, 78, of Coatesville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. He was the beloved husband of Joanne K. Terriman Fisher with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Christian K. Fisher and Irene K. Wiker Fisher.
David was an...
Cynthia Mammarella
Mar 19, 2025
Cynthia "Cindy" Mammarella, 65, of Parkesburg, PA, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Eric Mammarella for nearly 46 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of James and Joanne (Hardy) DeCarlo of Dungannon, VA.
Working in various roles at West Sadsbury Township for over 30 years, Cindy most...
Elizabeth Lorna Cahoe
Mar 16, 2025
Elizabeth Lorna "Betsy" Cahoe, 67, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in West Chester, PA. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan P. and Mary Catherine (Baker) Jones.
Betsy was a 1975 graduate of Twin Valley HS, and a 1988 graduate of the Brandywine School of Nursing, and Immaculata University.
She was an...
David Andrew Keehn Jr.
Mar 16, 2025
David Andrew Keehn Jr., 38, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in West Chester, PA. Born in West Chester, he was the son of David A. Sr. and Patricia L. Howell Keehn.
David had a youthful spirit and loved to play board games, D&D, and with anything in the electronics field. He loved playing Magic...
Jonathan Schell
Mar 16, 2025
Jonathan R. Schell, 47, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was the husband of Katherine "Katie" Schell (Verbeten). Born in Miami, FL, he was the son of Vaunne Schell of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and the late Ronald Schell.
Jon came from a large family, 8 aunts and uncles and many cousins. Jon was...
Roby K. Phipps
Mar 15, 2025
Roby K. Phipps, 83, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Ware Presbyterian Retirement Community in Oxford. Born in Coatesville, Roby was the son of the late Roby K. Phipps, Sr. and Mary Laus Phipps.
A lifelong resident of the area, he graduated from the former Scott High School in Coatesville in 1960. Roby worked for many...
Patricia K. Dyer
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia K. Dyer, 92, formerly of Christiana, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Summerville, SC. She was the wife of the late Carroll R. Dyer who passed away in 2020. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late William P. Kearney and Pauline R. Kearney.
Pat was a graduate of Paradise High School and...