Obituaries

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

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 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

George A. Gathercole, 79, of Sadsburyville, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Phoenixville.  He was the husband of the late Kathryn A. Keefer Gathercole who passed in 2016.  Born in Beckley, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Hazel Cupp Gathercole.

George was formerly employed by Pillsbury in Parkesburg as a...

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...

Jun 2, 2021

Marie Dolores "Jitters" Myers, 77, of Parkesburg, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Penn Home Hospice.  She was the widow of the late Joseph Myers, who passed away in 1978 after they had shared 18 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, Marie was the daughter...

May 30, 2021

John Thomas Ferguson, Jr., 90, of West Caln Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis H. Beck Ferguson with whom he would have celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 14. Born at home in the village of Martins Corner, PA, he...

May 28, 2021

Tina Louise Ranck , 64, of Coatesville passed away at her home on Friday, May 28, 2021. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Lester Lavern Ranck, Sr. and Thelma May (Dawson) Ranck.

During the course of her childhood, she encountered several moves, as her father was restationed by the United States Air...

May 28, 2021

John Allen Thompson, Jr (FLAP), of Millsboro, DE, formally Gap, PA, lost his 5 year battle with cancer on Friday, May 28 th .  He was born on July 14, 1974, and left us at the young age of 46.

He was the Fiance’ of Kimberly Marshall for 30 yrs, with whom he shared two children, Cheyenne,...

May 27, 2021

Patricia Ann Barbo, 58, of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Paoli Memorial Hospital.

Born in West Chester She was the daughter of the late Cecil Woody and Margaret Walton. She was the beloved wife of Andrea Joseph Barbo with whom she shared 26 years of marriage

Patty grew up in West...

May 27, 2021

Isabella Marie Sosnowski, 87, of Wernersville and formerly of Atglen and Philadelphia, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Reading, PA.  She was the wife of Charles Michael Sosnowski. Both Isabella and Charles most recently reside at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville PA.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Cohen) Westcott.

May 26, 2021

Tracey Lee Pennington, 59, of Narvon, passed away on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 under the care of Zerbe Retirement Community.

Born in Harrisburg, Tracey was the son of the late Nancy (Rager) and Paul Pennington.

He belonged to Lighthouse Church in New Holland.  Tracey would volunteer his time as a mechanic to help those in...

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 24, 2021

Larry G. Creed, 70, of Parkesburg, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, May 24, 2021.  He was the husband of Nancy Shepherd Creed. Born in Mountain City, TN, he was the son of the late Ulysses G. and Mae Elizabeth Woods Creed.

Larry served his Country in the U.S. Army.  He worked for AGC in...

May 21, 2021

Rebecca A. "Becky" Thompson, 64, of Atglen, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William L. Thompson with whom she shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Romaine J. Radcliffe Warner.

Becky was an area resident...

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 17, 2021

Thomas Edward Deatrick, 74, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, May 17, 2021.  He was the husband of Carol Anne Garland Deatrick.

He was born in Stony Brook, New York, the son of Edward Deatrick and Jean B. Nethery.

Thomas worked as a contractor and mason in construction. He enjoyed hunting,...

May 16, 2021

John Xavier D'Angelo, 72, of East Fallowfield, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 16, 2021, following a brief and unexpected illness. He's the husband of Elaine (John) D'Angelo, with whom he's shared 27 years of marriage.

John was the son of the late Anna (Sciotti) and Peter D'Angelo. He was born in...

May 16, 2021

Haylee Amanda Williams, 25, of West Chester, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Nicole Williams of Christiana and the late Zachariah Wimer.

Haylee was an area resident all her life. She grew up knowing and touching the lives of many people. Most have shared that Haylee helped them...

May 15, 2021

James S. Findley, 59, of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a short illness.  He was the widower of the late Sherri Findley, who passed away in 2014 after four years of marriage.

Born in Lancaster, James was the son of the late Barbara A. (Lechner) and James E. Gahring, Sr.  A resident of...