Obituaries

Jul 4, 2020

James Bensinger, 81, of Coatesville, better known as "Sonny", left the confines of this earth on the 4th of July surrounded in love by his family and with a slight smile after listening to his favorite hymns.

He is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Sandra, who he affectionately called "Duck" and by his four...

Jul 3, 2020

Michael Kevin Colyer, 59, of East Fallowfield, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Kathryn (Johnston) and Glenn Colyer of East Fallowfield.

Michael was a 1979 graduate of Coatesville High School.  He worked for over 20 years at the former Quebecor in Parkesburg and later...

Jul 3, 2020

Robert A. Highfield. Jr., 55, of West Caln, passed away at his home on Friday, July 3, 2020. He was the husband of Erin Galloway Highfield with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he wa the son of the late Robert A. Highfield, Sr. and Elizabeth Brennan Highfield.

Bob was a...

Jul 2, 2020

Betty M. Salada, 76, of Christiana, PA passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 while under the care of Newport Meadows Nursing Home where she resided. She was the widow of the late Joseph R. Salada who died in 2005. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Norman L. Griffith and Dorothy E. Smith Griffith.

Jun 29, 2020

Georgia May Root, 73, of Gordonville, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Lancaster General Hospital.  She was the widow of the late Robert Francis Root, Sr., who died in 1988.  She was the daughter of the late Howard Lee Stone, Sr., and Margaret Simms Stone.

Georgia was an area resident all her life.  She...

Jun 29, 2020

Gregory G. Wagner, 71, of Parkesburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 under the care of Hospice and Community Care in Mt. Joy surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Deborah Wagner, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Greg was the son...

Jun 28, 2020

Rosemary Rice, 91, of Honey Brook passed away on June 28, 2020 at the Hickory House Nursing Home.  She was the widow of the late Harold Lloyd Rice who died on July 9, 2002.

Born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Rose Nieduski and John Raffier.  She attended St Cecilia's Catholic...

Jun 28, 2020

Fredrick A. Parker, 89, of Dallastown, PA, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Wellspan York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Evelyn Colyer Parker who died in 2016. They shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Fredrick A. Parker, Sr. and Margaret Messick Parker.

Jun 27, 2020

Kimberly Ann Domblesky, 55, of Kinzers, passed away on June 24, 2020 at the Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Michael P. Domblesky.

Kim was born in Coatesville, PA on February 2, 1965. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Chamberlain Sr. and Betty L. (Hamer) Chamberlain. She was a 1983 graduate of...

Jun 27, 2020

Gary P. Westfall, Sr., 74, of Christiana, PA, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 after a lengthily illness. He was the beloved husband of Carol M. Plant Westfall with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Southend, England, he was the son of the late Russell J. Westfall and Patrice St. Claire Westfall....

Jun 26, 2020

Jose Isabel Becerra Jr. (Dinker), 27, of Harrisburg, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 26, 2020.  Born in West Chester, he was the son of Tammy South Heredia Patlan of Lancaster, and Jose I. Becerra Sr. of Harrisburg.

Jose graduated from Solanco H.S., worked in construction, and was very handy with computers. His favorite things to do...

Jun 25, 2020

Edith F. Warfield, 91, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Metuchen and Island Heights, New Jersey, peacefully passed away at her daughter's home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter J Warfield with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.  She was born in Royersford, PA on April 22,...

Jun 25, 2020

Paul H. Bennethum, 91, of Ronks, Pa., died on Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at his home.  He was the widower of the late Virginia Werner Bennethum, with whom he enjoyed 66 years of marriage.

Born in Womelsdorf, Pa., he was the son of the late Elsie (German) and Raymond Bennethum.

Mr. Bennethum retired from the...

Jun 24, 2020

Darlene L. Townsley, 64, of Malvern, passed away on Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 under the care of Penn Medicine Hospice in Philadelphia.  She was the daughter of the late Dolores and Jesse Townsley, Jr.

She is survived by her sister Yvonne Snow, wife of Rev. M. Craig, of Stevens, Pa; nephew, Adam Snow, and niece, Rachel Ruggieri;...

Jun 23, 2020

William Richard Huntsinger, 85, of Atglen, formerly of Coatesville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the Brandywine Hospital.  He was the husband of Shirley L. Huntsinger (Backenstose), with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.  Born in Rebuck, Northumberland County, PA, he was the son of the late Marlin and Hilda Smith Huntsinger.

Bill...

Jun 22, 2020

Patricia Joan Chapman, 78, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster. She was the beloved wife of Edward Norman Chapman with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Urbine and Margaret Butler Urbine.

Joanie was an area...

Jun 21, 2020

Reginald Francis Loper, 78 of Parkesburg, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21st under the care of his son Marc,  and in the presence of family.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Evelyn Loper.

He is survived by his three sons, Tyrone Washington, Marc and Reginald Loper; 10 grandchildren; two siblings, Gay...

Jun 20, 2020

Nancy Louise Lester, 74, of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of the late Fred L. Lester, who passed away in 2005 after they had shared 40 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, Nancy was the daughter of the late Chester M. and Zelma...

Jun 16, 2020

William J. "Bill" Griffith III, 91, of West Caln Twp., passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  Born in Malvern, he was the son of the late William J. Griffith Jr. and Mable Kenney Griffith.  He was the loving companion of the late Dorothy Kilfara for over 40 years -- They  treasured  their relationship both having...

Jun 16, 2020

Ann Kittredge Valentini, 67, of Parkesburg, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, following a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Thomas A. Valentini for over 28 years.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of Florence Davis Taylor and the late John Taylor.

Ann was a graduate of Coatesville High...