Obituaries

Nov 20, 2021

Robert T. Anderson Sr., 78, of East Waterford, Lack Township, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence in Gap, PA.  He was the husband of Bonnie L. Smiley Anderson for over 47 years.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Elmer Harold and Minnie Mae Smith Anderson.

Robert was...

Nov 18, 2021

Neal L. Hadsell, 79, of Gap, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Alice (Mullen) Hadsell, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Meadville, Pa., Neal was the son of the late Irene (Nelson) and Lloyd C. Hadsell.  He was a 1960 graduate of Conneaut Valley...

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

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 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 16, 2021

Shirley Ann Peters, 86, of Kennett Square and formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Linden Hall Friends Nursing Home in Kennett Square.  She was the wife of the late William R. Peters who passed in 2013.  Born in Strasburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Clyde K. and Mary Madonna Work.

Nov 15, 2021

Kathryn Louise Burgess, 70, of Parkesburg, PA passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA. Born in Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Shirley Titcomb Ouellet.

Kathy was employed most of her life in healthcare as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Most importantly, Kathryn was a Christian woman that...

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

Jane Marie Walton, 63, of Coatesville, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Brandywine Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Humberto N. Martinez with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Francisco Santiago and Nancy Osborn Santiago of Honey Brook, PA.

She is survived, in addition...

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 12, 2021

Ursula C. Moore, 80, of Valley Township, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the widow of the late Claire Edward "Eddie" Moore, Jr., with whom she shared 24 years of marriage.

Born in Pirmasens, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Maria (Blinn) and Oskar Kraus.

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Nov 10, 2021

Thomas L. Downing Jr., 81, of West Grove, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2021 at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Thomas Lewis Downing Sr. and Virginia Barry Downing who preceded him in death. He attended Friends Community School and then the West Chester public schools, graduating in 1958. Staying in...

Nov 9, 2021

Joseph Roy Nileski, 70, of Paradise, PA, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Nell W. Smith Nileski.  Born in Cresson, PA, he was the son of the late Oscar N. and Pearl E. Mileski Nileski.

Joseph was a self-employed truck driver for years and more recently...

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 5, 2021

Mary H. Woods, 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, November 5th, 2021 under the care of Lancaster General Hospital.  Her late husband Pete preceded her in death in the early 80s.

Born in Unionville, Mary was the daughter of the late Elizabeth H. (Mitchell) and James E. Lewis.  A graduate of Coatesville High School, Mary worked...

Nov 4, 2021

Jessica RaeAnn Kelly, 43, of Peach Bottom, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly in Hardin County, Kentucky on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. She was born on January 15th, 1978 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Sarah Walton of Gap.

She attended Oxford School District and later received her GED. She had formerly worked as a waitress at Sam’s Pizza in...

Nov 3, 2021

Tamara Rene Boyer, “Mara”, 36, of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Justin Daniel Boyer with whom she shared 15 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Gregory and Romy Jenkins of Coatesville.

Tamara lived in Coatesville most of her life...

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,...