All Obituaries

Jackie Cazes, 80, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Susan M. Stone Cazes with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.  He is survived by his children Jay Cazes, Randy Steen and Richard Cazes. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 5, 2022 at Beth Israel Congregation, 385 Pottstown Pike, Uwchland, PA 19480. Interment will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery, Coatesville.

Mark David Skerchock, 64, of Coatesville passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 surrounded in love.  Born and raised in Coatesville, he was the son of Mary Elizabeth "Betty" O'Leary Skerchock and the late George Skerchock. Mark graduated from Coatesville High School, Class of 1975, where he was voted “most sentimental” of his graduating class.  Afterward, he attended The Pennsylvania State University, main campus.  Through the years he remained a...

Arthur William Deck, 92, passed away on June 27, 2022 at home, peacefully during his sleep.   Art graduated from Scott High School in Coatesville. After school, Art enlisted in the US Air Force and served in Korea during the Korean conflict. Following his military service, he worked in his step father's plumbing business. Later, he was employed at the former Lukens Steel Company, retiring in 1992.   Art was preceded in death by his wife, Charolette (Dolly); and brothers,...

John F. Stanley also known as Fred, was 84 years old residing in Glenmoore, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 after many health issues at the Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA and surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Annabelle Sorber and Rodney Stanley and preceded in death by his partner of 35+ years Catherine M Shimer. Deceased also is a brother, Dennis Sorber and a sister, Geraldine Mastrippolito. John is survived by his daughters, Donna Zielinski and Penny...

Thomas T. Simmers, Sr., 83, of Coatesville died peacefully Monday, June 6, 2022. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Clarence and Virginia Gay Simmers and the husband of  Margaret (Peggy) Simmers with whom they celebrated their 64th anniversary in May. Tom is survived by his three sons: Tom Jr. husband of Tracy of Downingtown, Greg Sr. husband of Charleen of Coatesville, Gary husband of Isabel of Honey Brook and his daughter Laura Reiter of Mineral, VA along with 5...

Betty Jane (Hall) Whiteman of Coatesville aged 92 passed away at her home on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was the wife of the late Horace A. Whiteman, Jr., who passed away on July 27, 2018. Having first worked at Bleckman’s in Coatesville,  Betty Jane married and went to work at Pepperidge Farms in Downingtown along with her late husband for many years before retiring due to health issues. A loving and wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she always had a smile on...

Sara B. Taylor, 95, of Honey Brook died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Tel Hai Retirement Community where she had been a resident since 2013. Born in Lancaster County, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Bessie Watson Baxter. She was the wife of the late Donald F. Taylor, who preceded her in death in 2012. Sara was a life member of the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company and the auxiliary of the VFW of Downingtown.  She also enjoyed playing Bingo whenever she had the...

The Reverend Susan P. Lynch of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully on May 27th.  Born in Durango Colorado, she resided in Coatesville since 2013.  Susan was raised in Fort Lupton, Colorado; and was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Evelyn S. Lynch (nee Jansen) of Colorado. She enjoyed family vacations in Door County Wisconsin.  She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder.  She was a 1989 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley with a degree...

Joseph P. Pilotti, 83, of Coatesville died Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Diane Pentasuglio Pilotti with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Florindo and Hazel Dowlin Pilotti. Joe served in the U. S. Army from 1961 to 1963.  After his military service, he was employed at the Test Lab of the former Lukens Steel Company. He was a member of the former LGM, enjoyed horse racing, the Philadelphia Flyers, his family...

Dorothy R. Pawling, formerly of Coatesville, died Saturday, May 21, 2022 surrounded by her family at Simpson Meadows, Downingtown in her 100th year. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Gail Orr Reiter. She was the wife of Harold Pawling, who preceded her in death in 1995, having shared 48 years of marriage. Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Coatesville High School being the first graduating class in the new Scott building.  After graduation, she worked for...