Obituaries

Jan 5, 2024

Benjamin Joseph Fuller, 77, of Wagontown, PA, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Christine Alice Stephens Fuller with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry Fuller and Eleanor Jane Stringer Fuller.

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Jan 3, 2024

Nancy Teel Murphy, 85, formerly of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Honey Brook, PA.  She was the wife of the late R. Stephen Murphy who passed away in 2019, and with whom she shared over 27 years of marriage.  Born in West Chester, PA, on June 28, 1938, she was the daughter of the...

Jan 3, 2024

Joan Emma Lichtner, 82, of New Holland, PA, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Thomas L. Lichtner with whom she shared 23 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garth Scott, Sr. in 1986. Born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of...

Jan 3, 2024

Helena Jane Hart, 84, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.  She was the wife of the late William L. Hart who passed away in 2017.  Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Lewis and Marion Lewis.

Helena was an area resident all her life. ...

Jan 2, 2024

Elaine Patton, 100, of Highland Township passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Born in Coatesville she was the daughter of the late George Milton Hayburn and Esther C. (Wert) Hayburn. She was the beloved wife of John L. Kissell who passed in 1974 and remarried Jim Patton who passed in 2007.

Elaine was...

Dec 31, 2023

Timothy James Dunlap, 70, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 31, 2023.  He was the husband of Linda Smith Dunlap for over 52 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Gerald and Norma Jean Prange Dunlap.

Tim attended the Octorara School and was employed by the former...

Dec 30, 2023

Samuel D. Wiggins, 81, of Parkesburg passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and caregiver, Sellena. Born in Upper Oxford Township, he was the son of the late Phares Granville Wiggins and Sara Louella (Cook) Wiggins. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Madonna) Wiggins with whom he shared 57...

Dec 30, 2023

Mary Kirkwood Barr, 95, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  She was the wife of the late Duncan McKellar Barr who passed away in 1997.  Born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James Banks Jack and Margaret Hoggan Jack.

Mary is one of fifteen...

Dec 30, 2023

Maureen Patricia (Kenny) Rissell, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, under the care of Hospice, following a sudden brief illness. Maureen was born on May 5, 1943, to Irene (Mason) Kenny and Joseph Kiernan Kenny in Waterbury, CT. Maureen graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT in 1961, and attended Georgian Court College in Lakewood,...

Dec 29, 2023

Ellen Morgan, 57, of Columbia, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Susquehanna Valley Rehabilitation Center. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Arthur A. Morgan and Lois (Crossan).

She attended Coatesville Area School District. Ellen enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and valued time spent with her family.

She is survived...

Dec 26, 2023

Eddie Ray Pierce, 64, of West Caln Township, Chester County, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Williams Pierce with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Willie Joe Pierce and Zola Ina Mae Osborne Pierce....

Dec 25, 2023

Malcolm P. Irwin, Sr., 65, of Lincoln University passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 25, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Malcolm Fields Irwin and Joan Marie Margaret (Lutz) Irwin. He was the beloved husband of Brenda L. Irwin, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Malcolm was a 1976 graduate...

Dec 25, 2023

Richard Lee Donnell Sr., 69, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, December 25, 2023.  He was the companion of Roseann Karmilowicz for over 17 years.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Jacque F. Donnell and Priscilla F. Mattson Donnell.

Richard graduated from Coatesville High School Class of...

Dec 25, 2023

Robert J. Myers, 89, of New Holland, PA, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Sara Jean Swisher Myers with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar J. Myers and Julia Kuch...

Dec 22, 2023

Elmer E. Pluck, III, 77, of Pomeroy, departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA. Born and raised in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Elmer E. Pluck, II and Ida Sue Owens Pluck.

Elmer was a 1964 graduate of the Octorara High School, joined the US Navy...

Dec 22, 2023

Charles M. Harris, III, 66, of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis J. Watkins Harris with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Charles M. Harris, Jr. and Mary J. Brown Harris.

Charles...

Dec 21, 2023

Scott M. Groff, 55, of Gap, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Lancaster County Hospice Center in Mt. Joy, PA. He was the beloved husband of Jeanene M. Stanley Groff with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. Born in Plattsburgh, New York, he was the son of Nancy J. Towber Groff Varnes and the late...

Dec 18, 2023

Olivia Ann D'Alessio, 67, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, December 18, 2023. Olivia was the wife of Joe D'Alessio for over 22 years. Born in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of Irene Mendoza Fettweiss of New Jersey and the late Josef Fettweiss.

Ann, Amy, Liv, Mimi. The many names...

Dec 15, 2023

Thelma J. Taylor of Coatesville, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 95 on December 15, 2023. She passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Blair, NE. She was the wife of the late Paul Taylor for 61 years. She was born in Parkesburg, PA, the daughter of Brisben and Kathryn Skiles....

Dec 14, 2023

Ralph E. Jennings, Jr., 88, of Narvon passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born in Concord Township, Delaware County, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Jennings, Sr. and Ruth E. (Mahan) Jennings. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca (Becky) Clendenin with whom she shared 31 years of marriage.

Ralph...