Obituary Archive
Samuel George, 77, of Gap, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Seymour) George, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Houtzdale, PA, he was the son of the late John and Sophia (Simon) George.
Samuel was a retired Tow motor operator at the former ServisStar Warehouse in Parkesburg. He loved his family, friends, and the...
Samuel H. Tracy Jr., 92, of Cochranville, passed away at his home on Monday, January 7, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Samuel and Sara Cochran Tracy Sr.
He was born in Homeville and spent most his life in the Cochranville area. He was a self employed electrician and a retired truck driver for Matlack Oil Company in West Chester. He was a member of the...
Samuel J. Ganow, 65, of Cochranville, went to be with the Lord as a result of an airplane accident on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Kendelyn Cadman Ganow, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Sam was born in Mississippi, and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was the son of the late Glen and Ruth Lillard Ganow, and was adopted by the late Ed and Norma Lillard...
Samuel J. Smith, 81, of Parkesburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. He was the beloved husband of Mildred S. (Swyderski) Smith with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Walter P. and Alma (Wilson) Smith.
Sam was a 1953 graduate of Parkesburg High School.
He retired from...
Samuel J. Softchin, Sr., 98, of Gap, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home. He was the widower of the late Lillian Nancy (Peace) Softchin, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in Parkesburg, Sam was the son of the late Pauline (Pigeon) and Nicholas Softchin. He graduated from the former Parkesburg High School, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, and...
Samuel John "Jack" Handy, 65, of Parkesburg, died on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the Tel Hai Nursing Home, after a long battle with cancer. He lived in Parkesburg most of his life and had a deep love for his Church, Family and his Farm that he worked for over 60...
Samuel R. Piper,78, of Parkesburg, passed away at the Pocopson Home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Margaret D. Piper, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Brenice Brown Piper. Sam proudly served his Country in the US Navy from 1955 to 1957. He was employed by E. H. Keen & Son for 43 years...
Samuel R. Porreca, 82, formerly of Modena, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Lorrenzo Porreca and Raffie DaBundo Porreca.
Sam was an area resident all his life. He was a 66 year member of the Modena Fire Company, a member of the Washington Hose Co. in Coatesville, the former...
Samuel T. Lewis, 91, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Marlene (Criswell) Lewis with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Honey Brook Twp., Samuel was the son of the late Cora Mae (Bones) and Henry Franklin Lewis. An area resident most of his life, he was a graduate of Guthriesville School. He served honorably in...
Samuel T. Mann, 76, of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, December 20th at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ethel (Pfitzenmeyer) Mann, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, Samuel was the son of the late Helen (Carlin) and Amos K. Mann. He was a 1959 graduate of Octorara High School. He was a life long farmer, and he also worked...