Obituary Archive

William D. Martz, 97, of Coatesville, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022.  He was the husband of Jeanette (Creasey) Martz, with whom he shared over 72 years of marriage.  

Born in Berwick, Pa., William was the son of the late Viola (Knelly) and John Calvin Martz.  

William served honorably in the US Navy in the Pacific Theater of World War II.  ...

William D. Welsch, 89, of Landis Homes, formerly of Parkesburg, died on Sunday, November 14, 2010 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster county at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. He was the husband of Doris Harris Welsch since 2004 and his first wife the late Faye M. Welsch. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Riley...

William Dale "Wil" Ankerstjerne, 49, of Valley Township, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, in Paoli, PA.  He was the husband of Leigh Ann Farris Ankerstjerne for over 21 years.  Born in Media, PA, he was the son of the late William D. and Jacque Lyon Ankerstjerne.

Wil worked as a technology consultant.  He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol Search & Rescue. He was...

William Damien Connor, 62, of Coatesville, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Hugh Connor, Jr. and Elizabeth Diamond Connor

Billy was a County resident all his life. He was involved with the Merakey Day Program for many years.

He is survived by four siblings; Hugh Connor, III of Salt Lake City, Utah, Martha C....

William was born on October 26, 1974 in Lancaster, PA, to George William (“Bill”) and Joan (Royle) Harnish. A member of Octorara Area High School Class of 1993 and a 1997 graduate of Bard College, William followed in his mother’s footsteps with a long career in libraries, holding positions at The Pennsylvania State University, Towson State University, and North Carolina State University, where...

William E. "Willie" Johnson, 84, of Frazer, PA passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at the Coatesville VA Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Janice Darnell Johnson with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Wyalusing, PA he was the son of the late Carl and Mildred Johnson. 

Willie proudly served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Japan with the 1603...

William E. Cawley, 79, of West Chester, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Maria Rosaria Blando Cawley with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. Born in the State of Washington, he was the son of the late Charles Cawley and Adele Mars Cawley Smith.

Bill was employed for 40 years by NBC, WCAU Television in Bala Cynwyd, PA as an editor....

William E. Doyle, Sr., 76, of Cochranville, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Linda Mae Barr Doyle with whom he shared almost 48 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Harry Doyle and Gladys Brown Doyle.

Bill was an area resident all his life and a 1965 graduate of...

William E. Kenworthy, 78, of Wagontown, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at his home. He was the husband of Mary Pat Lohr Kenworthy with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.


Born in Compass, he was the...

William E. Large, Jr., 83, of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Harrison Senior Living Center of Christiana.  He was the widower of Marie A. Large, who passed away in 2006.

Born in Coatesville, Bill was the son of the late Elizabeth and William Large Sr.  

He served honorably as a tank driver with the US Army during the Korean War.  Bill was a Past Commander...

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