Obituaries

Jul 4, 2021

Ralph Daryl Cooper, 72, of Parkesburg, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4th, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Ann Cooper, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Ralph was the son of the late Mary Wawrenuk - Cooper Spealman and Ralph F. Cooper. An area...

Jul 4, 2021

Irene Hoffmann, 72, of Atglen, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Ernst R. Hoffmann with whom she shared 28 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Geter Gouge and Helen Reynolds Gouge.

Irene was an area resident all her life...

Jun 29, 2021

George F. Barrow Jr., 71, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.  He was the husband of Bertha E. Wolford Barrow for over 48 years.  Born in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late George F. Barrow Sr. and Isabel Louise Gift Barrow.

George grew up in Landenberg,...

Jun 29, 2021

Herman C. Wyatt Sr., 83, of Parkesburg, returned to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Newport Meadows in Christiana.  He was the husband of Margaret Mattson Wyatt for the last 19 years and shared 42 years of marriage with Vada Pennington Wyatt who passed in 2001. Born in White Top, VA, and raised in Chilhowie, VA,...

Jun 27, 2021

William L. Haines, 84, of Ocean City, NJ, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Hickory House Nursing Home, Honey Brook.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late I. Landis and Lillian R. B. Haines.

Bill grew up in Coatesville and was a graduate of S. Horace Scott High...

Jun 27, 2021

Bonnie Lee Spotts, 67, of West Caln Township, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was the beloved wife of W. Michael Spotts with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Alphaeus Leslie Pierce and Sylvia L. Walker Pierce.

Bonnie was a Chester...

Jun 25, 2021

Lois Dickinson, 66 years young of Trainer PA passed away on June 25, 2021. Born on March 21, 1955, in a Coatesville Pa, she is the daughter of the late Catherine Denson, John Dickinson and Elaine Dickinson.

Lois grew up in the Parkesburg Area, she was a quiet, happy, observant child who enjoyed spending time with her...

Jun 24, 2021

Paul Francis Fiedler, 65, of East Fallowfield, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at his home.  He was the husband of Cheryl Long Fiedler.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Paul Warren and Gloria Mae Tomlinson Fiedler. Paul was a Downingtown native and graduated from Downingtown High School, where he played...

Jun 21, 2021

Kurt Bryon Stoner, 64, of Gap, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Darla M. Fox Stoner with whom he shared 16 years of marriage.  Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of  John J. Stoner and wife Connie of Mechanicsburg,...

Jun 20, 2021

Clevio A. "Monk" Angelo, 75, of Parkesburg passed away on June 20, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband of Rosemary Angleo.  Born in Darby, Pa, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Loftus Angelo.

Clevio graduated from Monsignor Bonner Catholic High School and West Chester University. He served in the United States...

Jun 20, 2021

Dana Cecil "Herbie" Martin, Jr., 59, of Gordonville, PA  passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021, at home.  Born in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of Joanne Beard Martin who lives in Elkton, MD, and the late Dana Cecil Martin Sr.

Herbie is survived by his children, Daniel, Devon, and Ryan Martin, and one grandchild, Daniel...

Jun 20, 2021

Anthony C H Bensinger, 60, of Downingtown, passed away at home on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Woodrow William Bensinger Jr. and Mary Alice (Asteimer) Bensinger.

Anthony was a graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School and went on to serve as a Parts Driver for Autoparts International...

Jun 19, 2021

Helen Sue Pizii Rau, 63, of West Caln, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of William Carey Rau, Jr. with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Rocco Pizii and Nicolette Ippolito Pizii....

Jun 19, 2021

Elva Irene Althouse, 100, of Cochranville, passed away at the Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford on Saturday, June 19, 2021 where she resided the last years of her life. She was the wife of the late Marvin S. Althouse who died in 1995. Born in Cochranville, Elva was the daughter of the late Alexander Bruce Campbell and Bessie White...

Jun 18, 2021

Michael B. Jones, 43, of Phoenixville passed away at his home on Friday June 18, 2021. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Karen M. (Shade) Leamy and step-father Jim Leamy.

Michael was a 1996 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School.

Michael will be missed dearly by his friends and family, he will...

Jun 16, 2021

Frances Jean Mann, 87, of Gordonville, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Lancaster.  She was the wife of Raymond R. Mann Sr. for over 67 years.  Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Myrtle L. Henderson Colby.

Prior to living in Lancaster, she lived in Martins Corner and Pine...

Jun 15, 2021

Dr. Elmer Francis Laffey, 93, of Cochranville, PA, passed away at his home on Tuesday. June 15, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Florence Johnson Laffey, 2018, with whom he shared over 70 years of marriage.  Born in West Chester, PA, Elmer was the son of the late George J. and Ann Moulder Laffey.

Born...

Jun 15, 2021

Theresa Sellers, 70, of Coatesville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.  Born in Hazelton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gus and Dorothy Mearka Yankevich.

Theresa retired from Harrison House Coatesville where she worked as a head cook.  Prior to that, she had worked in banking and as a cashier manager...

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 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...