Obituaries

Sep 3, 2024

Dean Blando, of Valley Township, PA, passed away on September 3rd due to complications from open-heart surgery and pneumonia. He was 50 years old.

Dean is survived by his wife Erin Keough Blando, sons Dean Blando Jr. and Christian Bernhardt, grandchildren  Natalia Rose Blando, Dean Blando III, Giovanni Blando and Bayley Bernhardt, siblings Vincent Blando (Kim), Nicole...

Sep 2, 2024

Cheryl Ann Balzarano, 64, of Atglen, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Balzarano with whom she shared 13 years of marriage with. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Robert Arnold and Shirley Trumbower Arnold.

Cheryl was an area...

Aug 30, 2024

Beth S. Graham, 66, of Gap, PA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Kenneth L. Graham, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage in May. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ann Sellers...

Aug 26, 2024

Earl Dunlap went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 26, 2024. Born on June 30, 1959 in Chester County, he was the son of the late Earl M. Dunlap, Sr. and Hazel L. Dunlap.

He was a respected and cherished husband, dad, pop-pop, and friend to many. Earl had a love...

Aug 14, 2024

Barry L. Baylor, 78, of Gap, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in Hershey, PA with family by his side. He was the husband of Janis (Neff) Baylor for over 56 years. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late C. Edward Sr. and Grace Elizabeth (McClure) Baylor.

Barry proudly served his...

Aug 11, 2024

Edna Marie Price, 79, of Parkesburg, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Newport Meadows Nursing Home in Christiana, PA surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Aldus B. Price with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Conestoga, PA, she was the daughter of the late James O. Booth, Sr. and Josephine...

Aug 9, 2024

Edward N. "Chappy" Chapman, 89, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Paoli, PA.  He was the husband of the late Patricia Joan Chapman who passed away in 2020.  Born in Oxford, PA, he was the son of the late Edward N. and Frances E. (Smith) Chapman.

Edward worked in the warehouse for...

Aug 2, 2024

G. Irene "Renie" Snyder, 84, of Honey Brook, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of J. Douglas Snyder with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, she was raised by her grandparents, Raymond and Bertha of West Main Street, South Pottstown, PA.

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Aug 2, 2024

Frank P. Rhodes, Sr., 98, passed away at his residence at Landis Homes Retirement Community, Lititz, PA on Friday, August 2, 2024. Frank had been a resident of Landis Homes since 2013, having returned to Penna. following the death of his wife of 60 years at their home in Murrels Inlet, SC. Born in Oxford, PA, he was the...

Jul 30, 2024

Corri McNeal, 64, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the fiance of Kenneth L. "Wolfy" Miller of Parkesburg.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of Renata Steinohrt McNeal of Parkesburg, and the late Charles F. "Skip" McNeal.

Corri attended the...

Jul 27, 2024

Cathleen A. Peron, 63 of West Caln Township, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was the wife of the late Michael S. Peron who passed away in 2022. Born in San Luis Obispo, CA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (McGeog) Deputy.

Cathleen was a graduate of Downingtown High...

Jul 20, 2024

Edward W. Pawling, 87, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was the husband of the late Mary C. "Connie" Richer Pawling who died in 2009. They shared 52 years of marriage together. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Lester Pawling...

Jul 9, 2024

Betty K. Harrison, 95, of Tel-Hai Retirement Community, formerly of Parkesburg, PA passed away at her residence on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Ralph D. Harrison who died in 2014. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Born near the village of Compass, PA she was the daughter of the late W. Marvin...

Jul 7, 2024

Edward E. Scott, 88, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA. He was the husband of the late Susan Ebersole Scott, who died in 2022.  Born in Coatesville, PA, Ed was the son of the late J. Eaton Scott and Marguerite Bradley Scott of Parkesburg, PA.

Ed graduated from...

Jul 5, 2024

Daniel J. Dodd, Sr., 74, of Lower Oxford Township, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Lancaster, PA on August 20, 1949 to the late Lewis and Helen (Branca) Dodd. Dan lived in the Oxford area his entire life.  He lived on Park Street in Oxford before...

Jun 30, 2024

Dr. Roy V. Bergman, VMD, passed away on June 29, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by his three children. Though he spent much of his life in Cochranville Pennsylvania, in 2019 Roy moved to Louisville Colorado where he was enjoying retirement, and being closer to his growing family.

Roy was born on May 23, 1943, to...

Jun 27, 2024

Donna J. Boley, 72, of Paradise, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Coatesville, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Chamberlain and Betty Hamer Chamberlain.

Donna was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Octorara High School in, 1970. After high school, she pursued...

Jun 26, 2024

Clair J. Plank, 72, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Exton, PA.  He was the husband of Joy (Feaster) Plank.  Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of Clair H. and Rose D. (Trainor) Plank.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Funeral Arrangements have been...

Jun 19, 2024

Barbara J. Gay Chenger, 88, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in West Chester, PA.  She was the wife of the late George J. Chenger who passed away in 2016.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Pearl (Romig) Gay.

Barbara graduated from Scott High School in...

Jun 15, 2024

Ernest Amoriello, 87, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, June 15, 2024.  He was the husband of Florence (Lewis) Amoriello  for over 69 years.  Born in Downingtown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cozzone) Amoriello.

Ernest was an area resident all his life.  He worked for multiple...