Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Eileen J. Sera, 83, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, December 18th, 2021 at Heatherwood Retirement Community of Honey Brook.  Eileen was the widow of the late Charles Sera, who passed away on June 2, 2019 after they had shared 22 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Ruth...

Dec 15, 2021

Dale E. Smith went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Hower S. Smith, Jr. She is survived by her four children, Hower S. Smith III, wife (Bernie) of Coatesville, April Smith Krajewski, husband (Ken) of South Carolina, Nathan Smith, wife (Karen) of Cochranville, Douglas Smith,...

Dec 12, 2021

Doris Marie Work Rissel, 92, of Christiana, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, in Lancaster.  Doris was born on July 4, 1929 in Coatesville, the daughter of the late Clarence W. and Marie Work.

She was the widow of the late Norman William Rissel, who passed in 1995.

As a teenager, she worked...

Dec 10, 2021

Andree P. Tillman, 74, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Friday, December 10th, 2021 at her home.  She was the widow of the late Ronald E. Tillman, who passed away in 2015.

Born in Coatesville, Andree was the daughter of the late Sarah (Peters) and Frank Rappold.  She was a graduate of Scott High School.

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Dec 9, 2021

Deborah Lynn White Regener, 64, of Parkesburg passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on December 9, 2021.  Debbie was the wife of John A. Regener for 42 years.  Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Barrie Lee and Goldie Elizabeth Godra White, Sr.

Debbie graduated from Downingtown West High School...

Dec 7, 2021

Dorothy R. Smith, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 while under the care of Providence Place Nursing Home in Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Smith who died in 2010. They shared 53 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Clyde H. Warden and...

Dec 2, 2021

David Paul Thompson Jr., 57, of Gap, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Philadelphia.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late David P. "Shorty" Thompson Sr. and Greta M. Peace Wiggins.

David was an area resident all his life and graduated from Octorara High School.  He previously worked as...

Nov 21, 2021

Carol Ann Souders, 77, of West Caln, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Edward B. Souders, Sr. with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Stanton, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Frank Schwartz and Lucy D'Angelo Schwartz.

Carol...

Nov 21, 2021

Cleveland (Joe) Temple III, 85, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  He was the husband of Linda Pyle Temple for over 46 years.  Born in Montgomery, AL, he was the son of the late Cleveland and Sadie Lucas Temple Sr. Joe proudly served in the U.S.Army and he worked at Pepperidge Farm in Downingtown, PA, where he...

Nov 18, 2021

Dorothy L. Manley, 89, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 under the care of Newport Meadows of Christiana.  She was the widow of Charles Manley, who passed away in 2005 after they had shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in Sadsburyville, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Martha (Campbell) and Arthur Hess. ...

Nov 17, 2021

Barbara L. Goodwin, 80, of Elverson, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, under the care of Hickory House of Honey Brook.  She was the widow of the late Steven Stearly, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Barbara was the daughter of the late Helen (Lindsey) and Joseph Linnenbaugh.  She was a...

Nov 17, 2021

Everett Roop, 92, of East Fallowfield Township, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Born in Konnarock, Virginia he was the son of the late Elisha Roop and Amanda Trivett Roop. He was the beloved husband of the late Aileen Roop, who passed away in 2009.

An area resident for most of his...

Nov 13, 2021

Emma L. Beard, 85, of Valley Township, passed away on Saturday, November 13th, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Hudson Beard, who passed away in 2020.

Born in Chadds Ford, Emma was the daughter of the late Jessie (Miller) and Raymond Frame.

Emma had...

Nov 13, 2021

Eugene Michael Sabbi, 82, of Coatesville passed at Chester County Hospital on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Joseph Sabbi and Anna (Matta) Sabbi.

Eugene was self-employed as the owner/ operator of Sabbi Construction. Eugene honorably served our nation in the National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Philadelphia...

Nov 7, 2021

Amy E. "Betty" Davidson, 88, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Heatherwood Retirement Community in Honey Brook.  She was the wife of the late  James P. Davidson Sr. who passed away in 2010.  Born in Modena on Hephzibah Hill she was the daughter of the late Elwood W. and Francis Cooper Sturgis.

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Nov 7, 2021

Cecialea "Cecil" Georgia Abel, 95, formerly of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021, in Bel Air, MD.  She was the widow of Lawrence Abel who passed in 1976.  Born in Creston, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clark and Grace Price.

She enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, and staying in touch with friends...

Nov 3, 2021

Benjamin Jay Patterson, 31, of Atglen, passed away suddenly as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the beloved son of James Jay Patterson and Melissa Grace Spell Patterson.

Ben was a graduate of Octorara High School and attended Thaddeus Stevens Technical School.  He was a...

Nov 1, 2021

Frederick C. Schreiber, III, 66, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, November 1st, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Shawnee (Farris) Schreiber, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Ric was the son of the late Dorothy (nee Warren) and Frederick C. Schreiber, Jr.  An area resident his entire life,...

Oct 28, 2021

Deborah Ann Weaver, 64, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of Benjamin F. "Chip" Weaver for over 40 years. Born on April 13, 1957 in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Peppernick Zomolski.

Debbie was a graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High and...

Oct 25, 2021

Charles F. "Chuck" McAdams, 92, of New Holland, PA passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 surrounded by members of his family.  He was the husband of Helen Louise "Honey Lou" Gilbaugh McAdams for 72 years.  Born in Pomeroy, PA he was the son of the late Oliver D. and Grace Warren McAdams.

Chuck graduated from Scott...