All Obituaries

David E. Bird, 80, of Cochranville died Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Wayne Center. He was the husband of Patricia A. Bird, who preceded him in death in 2014. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Melvin E. and Mildred Pinkerton Bird. David was employed as a truck driver.  He enjoyed cooking, western movies, his dog and doing yard work.  For a cup of coffee and conversation, he would frequent Jenny’s Diner and the Post House Restaurant. Surviving him are...

Joan Lamb, 75, formerly of Coatesville, died surrounded by family on Friday, January 10th.  She was the wife of the late John H. Lamb, Jr., with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline Gay.  Joan was a member of St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church and renewed her vows with husband, John at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in 2012. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, gardening, fishing and boating on the...

Joseph Domsohn, 83, of Coatesville died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Harrison Senior Living, Coatesville. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Paul and Marguerite Anderson Domsohn. He was the husband of Helen Pryma Domsohn with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Joe was employed as a crane operator for the former Lukens Steel Company for 38 years retiring in 1993. He was a member of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church and the Moose. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren...

Jeffrey Gatano, 47, of Coatesville died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Ronald A. Gatano and Janet Byers. Jeffrey was a 1990 graduate of Coatesville High School and was employed as a clerk at the Rite Aid. He was a very gifted woodcrafter and enjoyed fishing with his brother and mother anywhere he could find a stream.  Jeffrey fought renal failure for 33 years. He had a faithful companion in his dog, Pepper. Surviving...

Mary K. MacDonald, 82 of Coatesville passed away December 11 with her husband of 53 years, Herb (Mac), by her side. Mary K. MacDonald was born and raised Mary E. Kilgannon by her adoptive parents Edward and Cora Waibel in Carbondale PA. She graduated from St. Rose H.S. in 1955 and St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1958. She proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1966 stationed in Montgomery, Alabama. During her time there she volunteered at the City of St. Jude to...

Howard L. Guthrie, 79, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on December 8, 2019. He was born on June 16, 1940 to Howard M. and Helen G. Guthrie. He graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, VA and University of Delaware. Howard was the General Manager of Braunsteins in Wilmington, DE, enjoyed a successful career in Real Estate, and then eventually retired as a dedicated employee of MBNA Delaware. Howard was a faithful member of Evangelical Presbyterian Church in...

Zenzo Gerald Khumalo, 22, of Coatesville died Saturday, November 23, 2019. Born in Johannsburg, South Africa, he was the son of Claudius Mzizi and Eunice Humphrey. Zenzo was employed with College Hunks Moving Company. He loved his mother and family, and anyone who has ever interacted with Zenzo always commented on how respectful and sweet he was. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Harris Mountain Funeral & Cremation Service, 1030 E. Lincoln...

William R. “Bill” Clark, 81, of Honey Brook and formerly of Coatesville died Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Meadows of Tel Hai Retirement Community. He was the husband of Elaine Barney Clark with whom he shared 61 years of marriage having been married on 8/30/1958. Born on 8/12/1938 in Coatesville, he was the son of the late W. Raymond and Sara Markle Clark. Bill was a 1956 graduate of S. Horace Scott High School and attended Elizabethtown College.  Bill was an avid fan...

Martin Skolnik, 96, of King of Prussia passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at his home in the Valley Forge Towers.  He had previously lived in Coatesville until 1990 and also spent several winters in Delray Beach, FL.  He was the beloved husband of Eva Pogach Skolnik, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Morris and Edith Skolnik.  He was a 1943 graduate of Coatesville High School, then entered the US Army that...

Dorothy S. Campbell, 92, of Coatesville died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at home. She was the wife of James S. Campbell, Jr. who proceded her in death in 2000 having shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Bryson Sheppard. Dorothy was a 1944 graduate of Coatesville High School.  She retired in 1989 after 30 years of working in the business office of the Coatesville School District. She was a lifetime member of Olivet United...