Obituaries

May 30, 2018

Debra L. Cooper Cotten, 62, of Coatesville, Pa., passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was under Hospice Care at Harston Hall, Flourtown, Pa. Born in Parkesburg, she was the daughter of Madelyn B. Wilson Toole and the late Ronald Toole, Sr.

A 1973 graduate of Octorara High School,...

May 29, 2018

Catherine M. McLaughlin (nee McClenaghan), 84, of East Fallowfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of her beloved husband of 52 years, Michael J McLaughlin Sr.

She is survived by her three children: Michael J. McLaughlin Jr, fiancée of Jodi Farrow, of Cochranville, Patrick...

May 28, 2018

Donald Eugene Moore, Jr., 59, of Williamston, NC, formerly of Gap, PA, died suddenly at his home on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was the beloved companion and fiancé of Carol Amoriello. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, he was the son of the late Donald Eugene Moore, Sr. and Jeanne Acker Moore.

Donald was a local resident most...

May 26, 2018

Anthony N. "Tony" Riccardi, Jr., 75, of Cochranville, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 while surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Amelia A. Riccardi, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Chester, Tony was the son of the late Rose (Delfino) and Anthony N. Riccardi, Sr....

May 19, 2018

Carl E. Miller, 79, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Lancaster County Hospice Center in Mt. Joy, PA. Born in Atglen, PA, he was the son of the late Paul Preston and Jennie C. Dickinson Miller. After his mother died, he was raised by Nathaniel and Mary Dickinson.

Carl was an area...

May 17, 2018

The children of Carol Marshall are sad to announce Carol’s passing on the evening of May 17, 2018 following a brief illness. Her family was at her bedside. Carol was born in Coatesville on May 31, 1922, the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth Waddell Swisher. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Virgil Marshall, to whom she...

May 16, 2018

Betty E. Smith, 93, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Hospice and Community Care of Mt. Joy, PA.  She was the widow of the late Samuel E. Smith, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Powell) and Samuel Mellinger.  An area...

May 7, 2018

Dr. John J. Gain, III, 55, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, May, 7, 2018 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Suzanne Miller Wilde of Parkesburg and the late John J. Gain, Jr.

John was a graduate of the Hahnemann University Hospital Medical School and after...

May 2, 2018

Agnes Louise Ross, 71, of Gap, passed away on May 2, 2018 at her home.  She was the widow of the late Harry F. Ross with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Anderson, Jr and Elizabeth "Betty" (Conner) Anderson.  She graduated from the Parkesburg School...

May 1, 2018

Carolyn C. Schroder, 69, of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Brandywine Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Samuel G. Schroder with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Cadillac, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Betty L. Potrafke Cundiff.

Carolyn was a 1966 graduate...

Apr 27, 2018

Betty Jean Stackhouse Wilde, 86, of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2018. She was the wife of the late James Kirk Wilde.  Born in Martin's Corner she was the daughter of the late Norman A. and Verna M. Criswell Stackhouse.

She was a graduate of Scott High School, class of 1949, and the Coatesville Hospital...

Apr 16, 2018

Barry Charles McGinnis, 57, of Sadsburyville, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at his home. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Ralph N. McGinnis and Dorothy Bryson McGinnis.

Barry was an area resident all his life. He attended Coatesville area schools. He enjoyed going to yard sales and working on cars but...

Apr 4, 2018

Cheryl K. Blando, 66, of Valley Township passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Salvatore V. Blando who passed away this February. Born in Seco, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Beady and Mildred Bayes Phillips.

Cheryl was a graduate of...

Apr 2, 2018

Ethel M. Smith, 80, of West Bradford Township, passed away on April 2, 2018 at Neighborhood Hospice of West Chester. She was the beloved wife of Dale Raymond Smith with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Robert John Ross and Sarah Way Ross.

Ethel was an...

Mar 30, 2018

Florence C. Karmilowicz, 87, of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the Harrison Senior Living Center in Chriatiana, PA. She was the beloved wife of Norman C. Karmilowicz with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Putera Stanislow.

Florence...

Mar 29, 2018

Doris M. Hetrick, 91, of West Chester, PA passed away on Thursday, March, 29, 2018 at her home. She was the widow of the late Edward J. Hetrick, Jr. with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna Reik.

Doris was a resident of Philadelphia...

Mar 18, 2018

Bernice L. Godfrey, 84, of South Coatesville, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late Chester Godfrey.Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Onetta Walker Taylor.

Bernice was a Coatesville resident all her life. She was a retiree of...

Mar 14, 2018

Due to impending weather, Arthur's funeral service has been changed to Friday, March 23rd.

Arthur A. Burt, 93, of Lititz, formerly of Compass, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Carole Hunt Burt with whom he shared 18 years of marriage and his first wife, Miriam...

Mar 9, 2018

Franklin Toland “Toby” Connell Jr., 74, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away at Tel Hai Nursing Facility on Friday March, 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Aleta Smith Connell, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Franklin Toland Connell, Sr. and Bessie (Stoner) Connell.

Toby...

Mar 4, 2018

Dorothy J. Halterman, 79, of Ronks, PA, formerly of Parkesburg, died at her home on Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Elmer F. Halterman with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William P. Kolodski, Sr. and Dorothy J. Hart Kolodski.

Dorothy was...