Obituaries

Jun 15, 2021

Allen L. "Bum Brown" Brown, 81, of Sadsburyville, passed away at his son’s residence on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born in Chester County, he was the son of the late Enda Brown. Allen shared 34 years of marriage with the late Elizabeth Brown who died in 2003.

Allen was employed by National Rolling Mills (Worthington Steel) for...

Jun 15, 2021

Amy Marie Pongonis Frey, 41, of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.  She was the mother of Nicholas Frey and Luis Rosado, wife of Mark Allen Frey.

Amy loved participating in arts, crafts, and baking.

She is also survived by her parents, Daniel and Vera Pongonis of East Earl, sisters, Melissa Gould of...

Jun 8, 2021

Brandon Lee Norwood, Sr. 48, of Paradise, PA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Oscoda, Michigan, he was the son of Donna Chamberlain Boley of Paradise, PA and the late Bruce E. Norwood of Reinholds, PA.

Brandon was an area resident most of his life.  He worked as...

Jun 5, 2021

Esteel M. Ratcliff, Jr., 77, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Elisabeth "Beth" E. Herr Ratcliff with whom he shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Esteel M. Ratcliff, Sr. and Eleanor E. Trumbower...

Jun 5, 2021

The Young family grew up and lived on Main Street, Parkesburg, during the 1950s and '60s. Morey S. Young owned and operated a tomato packing company in town and he and his wife Helen Lilly Young raised four children, Bill, Morey, Sally, and David.

All four children graduated from Octorara, established careers and families, and settled in...

Jun 3, 2021

Carl Michael Good, 57, of Gap, passed away on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021.  He was the husband of Lisa Lynne Good, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, Carl was the son of the late Miriam (Deets) and Elwood Simcox.  An area resident his entire life, Carl worked for John Martin Auto Body...

May 26, 2021

Elaine John D’Angelo, 71, of East Fallowfield, PA, went home to join her Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved late husband John X. D’Angelo in Glory on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late L. Kirk and Ethel Zell John.

Elaine graduated from Coatesville High School in 1967, earned her...

May 18, 2021

David Kenneth Murray, 80, of Kinzers, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Lancaster, PA.  He was the husband of Helena Mary Quinn Murray for over 57 years.  Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of the late Granville H. and Mildred Blake Murray.

David completed three years at the PA Academy of Fine...

May 12, 2021

Diana Lynn Conner, 60, of Mt. Joy, passed away on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 under the care of Hershey Medical Center.

She was the widow of the late William "Randy" Conner, who passed away in 2017 after they had shared 28 years of marriage.

Born in Tachikawa, Japan, Diana was the daughter of the late...

May 8, 2021

Betty Jane Moore, 95, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, May 8th, 2021.  Since 2017, she has been living in Downingtown with her daughter, Lyn.

Born in South Haven, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of the late Sophie (Kramp) and Paul Graham.

Betty worked as a supervisor for Pepperidge Farm and later as a...

May 5, 2021

Alma Ruth (Noble) Collins, 90, formerly of Towerville, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Tel-Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA.

Born in Trenton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John Isaac and Winnie Noble.

An area resident since 1948, she was a homemaker early on and then employed by...

May 1, 2021

Christopher Michael Hunt, 39, of Gap, passed away on Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Sammi (Guest) Hunt, with whom he shared 11 years of marriage.

Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Robert E. Hunt, Sr. and Joyce P. (Yeager) Hunt, and the stepson of the...

Apr 29, 2021

David E. Engle Jr., 72, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.  He was the husband of the late Karen A. Engle who passed away in 2018.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late David E. Sr. and Doris Taylor Engle.

David worked as...

Apr 27, 2021

Bobbie L. Spencer, 91, of Avondale, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Twin Pines Nursing Home in Chatham, PA. She was the widow of the late Roy D. Spencer who died in 2004. They shared 58 years of marriage together. Born in Helton, NC, she was the daughter of the late John Griffith and Lilley Jones...

Apr 4, 2021

Constance Anne Hanna, 76, of New Holland, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Zerbe Sisters Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late William H. Hanna, Sr. who died in 2005.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Kowalczyk Matejkovic.

Constance was a graduate of the...

Mar 29, 2021

Adrienne Diane Casagrande Lackman, 36, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Deborah I. Stone Casagrande of Parkesburg and Bradley R. Casagrande (Pamela Sudrow) of Malvern.

Adrienne was an area resident all her life and a 2002 graduate of Downingtown High School. She later...

Mar 15, 2021

Bradley D. Simpson, 62, of Malvern, passed away at the Paoli Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 15, 2021. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Clyde D. Simpson and Margaret Weer Simpson.

Brad was an area resident most of his life and a 1976 graduate of Unionville High School. Soon after graduation, he enlisted...

Mar 13, 2021

Catherine M. Elder, 58, of Parkesburg, passed away at Broomall Manor on Saturday March 13, 2021. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of C. Robert Jackson and Carole A. (Tschopp) Jackson. She was the beloved wife of Greg Elder with whom she shared 34 years of marriage.

Catherine was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School...

Mar 13, 2021

Frances Emma Ferrante, 93, of West Grove, passed away at Papermill Road Nursing and Rehabilitation on Saturday, March 13, 2020. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Agnes Sanders Scheer and Roy Miller.

Frances was a graduate of The Presbyterian School for Nurses and later went on to serve our nation during the Korean...

Mar 7, 2021

Catherine L. Townsend, 71, of Cochranville, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, PA. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Townsend and Elizabeth "Betty" Morris Townsend.

Catherine was an area resident all her life. She was employed by Handi Crafters in Thorndale and, years...