Obituaries

Frank T. Tober, Sr.

Frank T. Tober, Sr.

Dec 18, 2025

Frank T. Tober, Sr., 88, of East Fallowfield Township, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of the late Barbara Daniels Tober who died in 2023. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Peter and Jennie Bardonski Tober.

Frank was an area resident all his...

Robert "Bob" L. Kaiser

Robert "Bob" L. Kaiser

Dec 18, 2025

Robert L. “Bob” Kaiser, age 90, of Mohnton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the Reading Hospital.

Bob was born on November 18, 1935, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and family, marking a meaningful milestone in a life defined by independence, dedication, and achievement.

Bob devoted over 45 years to operating...

Patricia H. Buchanan

Patricia H. Buchanan

Dec 18, 2025

Patricia H. Buchanan passed away peacefully at her residence on December 18, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on September 9, 1934, in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, Patricia was the daughter of Maris Edmund Hilton and Dorothy Beatrice Diem Hilton.

Patricia, a lifelong resident of Sadsbury township, devoted her life to being a homemaker, a role that was central to her identity...

Robert Larry Gordon, Jr.

Robert Larry Gordon, Jr.

Dec 17, 2025

Robert Larry Gordon, Jr., 44, of Atglen, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Christiana, PA, he was the son of Fay E. Conover Gordon and the late Robert Larry Gordon, Sr.

An area resident all his life, he was employed for many years as a mason.

Robert enjoyed spending time...

Jack A. Strouth

Jack A. Strouth

Dec 16, 2025

Jack A. Strouth, 82, of Downingtown, formerly longtime resident of West Bradford Township, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Vivian Beale Strouth with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Pound, Virginia, he was the son of the late Otis Strouth and Olive Mullins Strouth.

Jack moved to Chester...

Marianne Kost

Marianne Kost

Dec 15, 2025

Marianne M. Kost, 83, of Exton, PA, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, in West Chester, PA at Chester County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Kost with whom she shared 16 years of marriage and the late William F. Rodgers with whom she shared 2 years of marriage. Born...

Mary Ellen Curran

Mary Ellen Curran

Dec 15, 2025

Mary Ellen Curran, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 15, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on August 9, 1950, in Philadelphia, PA, Mary Ellen lived a life marked by service, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family and her faith.

Mary Ellen’s professional journey began with her role...

Diane P Pitts

Diane P Pitts

Dec 11, 2025

Diane (Reuscher) Pitts, a beloved retired nurse from Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on October 2, 1949, in Camden New Jersey, Diane spent her life dedicated to the care of others, embodying the qualities that made her a remarkable healthcare professional.

Diane was characterized by her unwavering commitment and compassion. Her kind...

Carolyn Stoltzfus

Carolyn Stoltzfus

Dec 9, 2025

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

Carolyn Ann Stoltzfus

11/25/1961 – 12/9/2025

Mom peacefully went to be with her heavenly Father early Tuesday morning, December 9th, 2025. She was at home, where she was most comfortable, surrounded by the immense amount of love she poured...

Nancy M. Graham Sensenig

Nancy M. Graham Sensenig

Dec 4, 2025

Nancy M. Graham Sensenig, 90, of Christiana, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Newport Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Christiana, PA. She was the widow of Harry Sensenig who died in 2014 and her first husband, Dale W. Graham, who died in 1994. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Nevin McClure and...

James Mattson

James Mattson

Dec 2, 2025

James “Jim” Mattson, 66, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Joyce “Joy” (Kaulfuss) Mattson, with whom he shared over 17 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Charles S. and...

Donna Hardy

Donna Hardy

Dec 1, 2025

Donna M. Hardy, 82, of Downingtown, PA, passed away at her home on Monday, December 1, 2025.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter F. and Sylvia (Fry) Hardy.

Donna was an area resident all her life and worked in Security at the former Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville.  She loved cats more than people. She...

Clara G. Swift

Clara G. Swift

Nov 30, 2025

Clara G. Swift, 102, of Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully at Pocopson on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was the wife of the late Wilmer Swift who died in 1977. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late George Whiteman and Elizabeth Little Whiteman.

Clara was an area resident all her life. She was employed for...

Ronald L. Miller

Ronald L. Miller

Nov 29, 2025

Ronald L. Miller, 84, of Kinzers, PA, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded with family, on Saturday, November 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Veronica (Rice) Miller for over 59 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Harry W. and Isabel (Hutchins) Miller.

Ron was an area resident all his life and graduated...

Sandra L. Tester

Sandra L. Tester

Nov 28, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" L. Tester, age 81, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was wife of the late Alfred "Al" R. Tester who passed away in 2024. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Payne and was cherished as she was lovingly raised by Cloyd B. Maxwell and Kathleen L....

Joan Pierson

Joan Pierson

Nov 28, 2025

Joan Porter Pierson, a loving wife to Joseph and a devoted mother to her sons Douglass and Wayne, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, PA. Born on August 3, 1933, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Lloyd and Frances (Maclary) Porter, Joan was known for her strength and remarkable work ethic.

A lifelong music enthusiast, Joan...

Mary Ann March

Mary Ann March

Nov 28, 2025

Mary Ann March, 78, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Christiana, PA.  She was the wife of the late John H. March Jr. who passed away in 2004.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Alice E. (Hurst) Himes.

An area resident all her life, Mary retired from Freedom Village...

Loretta M. Robinson

Loretta M. Robinson

Nov 27, 2025

Loretta M. Robinson, 93, of West Chester, PA, passed away at the Wellington Memory Unit of West Chester, while under the compassionate care of hospice, on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Norman M. Robinson who died in 2021. They shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Oxford, PA, she was the daughter of the...

Edward G. Daniels Jr.

Edward G. Daniels Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

Edward G. "Eddie" Daniels Jr., 72, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, with his sister and brother-in-law by his side.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Geraldine E. "Gerry" (Wallace) Daniels.

Eddie was an area resident all his...

Clyde L. McFarland, Jr.

Clyde L. McFarland, Jr.

Nov 22, 2025

Clyde L. McFarland Jr. (Mac / Larry), 92, of Wagontown, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, of natural causes in Kansas City, MO. Mac was born on July 27,1933 in Coatesville, PA to Clyde L. McFarland Sr and Mildred (McCarraher) McFarland.

Mac grew up in Coatesville where he attended Scott Senior High School, graduating in 1951. After graduation,...