Obituaries

Brenda J. Quickel, 83, of Kinzers, PA, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  She was the wife of Wilson Quickel for over 65 years.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Brown) Doyle.

Brenda was an area resident for most of her life.  She graduated from Scott High School in Coatesville and worked several jobs over the years, including Weavers Chicken and Amelia's Grocery Store.  She was an active member of Faith Community Church in Atglen, PA, helping in the kitchen, cleaning, and with various activities.

Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Benner, 96, formerly of Westwood, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Harrison Senior Living in Valley Township, PA.  She was the wife of the late Gerald I. Benner who passed away in 2017.  Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis Earl and Bessie L. Krixer Osborn.

Betty was an area resident most of her life.  She was a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church in East Fallowfield and the former Westwood Union Chapel.  She was an Avon representative and worked the Election Polls. She belonged to the Parkesburg Area Senior Citizens.

Charlotte C Wrigley, 88, of Cochranville, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Marvin C. Wrigley who passed away in 1997.  Born in West Grove, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Annie (Webster) Carr.

Brian Patrick Hagan, 41, of Ephrata, PA. passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Ephrata Community Hospital after a courageous two year battle with Lung Cancer.  He was the beloved husband of Desiree E. Shumate Hagan with whom he shared three and a half years of marriage. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of Arthur D. Hagan of Lancaster and Cynthia Mekush of Oklahoma.

Brian was a 2001 graduate of the Carl Albert High School in Midwest City, Oklahoma. He was employed by SDL Construction for several years prior to his illness.

Janis T. Nippes, 71, of Honey Brook, passed away at her home on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was the beloved wife of David C. Nippes with whom she shared over 45 years of marriage together. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Louis J. Torre and Rose Baldassarre Torre. 

Janis was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the clerical department.

She was a member of the Greater Downingtown BPW.