Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Howard Lee "Sonny" Stone Jr., 78, of Gordonville, PA, passed away at his home on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Howard Lee Sr. and Margaret J. Simms Stone

Sonny attended the Octorara Schools and was a production worker at the Paper Mill.

He is...

Sep 28, 2023

Bernard Vannoy, Sr., 85, of Nottingham, passed away at Chester County Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. Vannoy, with whom he shared 51 years of marriag e.

Bernard attended School in West Virginia and later went on to serve as Maintenance for Lewis and DiBartolomeo who grew and...

Sep 28, 2023

Geraldine Florence Baker, 89, passed away at Harrison House of Coatesville on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  She was the wife of the late John H. Baker of Coatesville for 53 years.  Born in Philadelphia, she was he daughter of the late John H. and Ruth Reel Barben.

She went to school in Germantown and Philadelphia. She was...

Sep 27, 2023

Helen M. Young, 80, formerly of Gap, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Paoli, PA.  She was the wife of the late Robert Young who passed away in 2008.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late George W. Shickley and Minerva Kilian Hill.

Helen was a resident of Chester and...

Sep 27, 2023

Flora Fay Rutledge, 91, formerly of West Caln prior to moving to Zerbe Sisters Retirement Community in Narvon in 2016, died peacefully at Zerbe Sisters. She was the beloved wife of late Bruce C. Rutledge with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

Flora was born in Bloomsburg, PA and grew up on the family farm on...

Sep 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved brother, John Joseph Battle Jr., who unexpectedly passed on Sept 27, 2023. He was 57 years old. Jay, as he was fondly called by his family, was born on Sept 28, 1966 to John and Frances Battle of West Bradford, PA.

He was a...

Sep 26, 2023

Francis William "Frickey" Briley, 95, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  He was the husband of Betty Prange Briley.  They had 67 years of happy married life.

Francis was born and raised in Kennett Square, PA. He went on to proudly serve his country as a U.S. Marine...

Sep 25, 2023

Steven C. Amway, 68, of Coatesville passed away surrounded by family at his home on Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry Amway and Nancie (Steen) Amway, and the brother of surviving sisters, Susan and Patricia Amway. The beloved husband of Debora (Brownback) Amway with whom he shared 44 years of...

Sep 22, 2023

Linda G. Rice, 75, of Highland Township, PA, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family , on Friday, September 22, 2023.  She was the wife of Jack Rice for over 55 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late R. Paul and Mary Griest Guiney.

Linda was an area resident...

Sep 19, 2023

William Wilson Slider, 72, of Narvon passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Davis Sylvester Slider and May Viola (Ochs) Slider. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia A. Saucier-Slider, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.

William attended Pequea Area School...

Sep 18, 2023

Arthur M. Ash, Jr., 89, of Highland Township, Chester County, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Joanne Mellinger Ash with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur M. Ash, Sr. and Helen...

Sep 17, 2023

Harold R. "Bud" Dickey, 90, formerly of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Honey Brook, PA.  He was the husband of the late Lois W. Dickey who passed in 2022.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Harold Raymond and Hannah Scully Dickey.

Bud was a 1950 graduate of...

Sep 15, 2023

Pursavious “Savy” Darone Toaltoan, 56, of Parkesburg, PA departed this earthly life on September 15, 2023.

Pursavious was born on July 19, 1976, in Coatesville, PA. He was the son of the late Harold E. Toaltoan and Carol Raison Toaltoan.

He was a graduate of Octorara High School. Savy went on to become a jack...

Sep 15, 2023

Jesse Wood, 41 of Narvon, Pa passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 15 th , 2023. This sudden and untimely passing has deeply shocked and saddened his family.

Jesse is survived by his fiancé Ella Z. (35) of Narvon, their young daughter Katherine, and their 3 dogs - Baboo, Sterling & Luna. He is also survived by...

Sep 14, 2023

James R. Durborow, 75, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Sue (Haines) Durborow with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, Jim was the son of the late John V. Durborow and Margarite "Peg" (McCorkle) Durborow.

Jim was a decorated...

Sep 14, 2023

Alice U. Canull, 91, of Honey Brook, previously of Gap, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community where she had resided since 2016. She was the widow of the late Donald L. Canull who died in 2011. They shared 60 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late...

Sep 13, 2023

Timothy Amoriello, 63, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in West Chester, PA.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Ernest and Florence (Lewis) Amoriello of Coatesville, PA.

Tim attended the Coatesville Schools and worked in the maintenance department at the former Brandywine Hospital.  He also worked for the Giant food store...

Sep 12, 2023

David Carlton White, 84, of West Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in West Chester.  He was the husband of Frances Levenite White for over 65 years.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late W. Arthur Jr. and Mary Booth White.

Dave attended Scott High School and served his Country in the...

Sep 6, 2023

Stephen Kepiro, Jr., 99, of Highland Township, Chester County, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Hickory House Nursing Home after a fall that caused a short stay at the hospital. He was the husband of the late Helen Stern Kepiro for 52 years who died in 2002, and his second wife...

Sep 5, 2023

Myra Lynnette Essaf, 62, of Strasburg passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Born in Jennersville, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. Shelton and Hazel M. (Carpenter) Shelton. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen C. Essaf with whom she shared 17 years of marriage.

She...