All Obituaries

Flora H. Profeto, 91, of Coatesville passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Harrison Senior Living, Coatesville. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Mary Cottrell Herbert. She was the wife of the late Daniel Profeto, who preceded her in death in 1989. Flora was a graduate of the Ellis School for Girls where she was a member of the National Honor Society.  She was employed at the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Office and National...

Marjorie Sharon (Henson) Cozzone, age 68 of Coatesville passed away on April 30, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Marjorie was born on December 5, 1953 in Chester County, PA.  She worked at St. Cecilia in Coatesville. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Cozzone; her daughters, Theresa Cozzone and Amanda Henson; her two sisters, Barbara (Henson) Zurbrigg and Febe (Henson) Potts; as well as twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Rosalie D. Valocchi 94, of Coatesville passed away peacefully at the Harrison House on Wednesday April 27, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was the wife of the late William Valocchi with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage. She was the daughter of Michael Vietri and Soccorsa Autuori Vietri. Born in Coatesville, she lived 83 years in the family home at 4th & Oak. After graduating from Scott HS, she worked at the Parisian Dress Shop and Lukens Steel. Later in life, she...

Merle C. Winters, 95, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania died on March 27, 2022 at his home at Freedom Village.   He was the husband of Elizabeth Lemheny Winters with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.  He was also the husband of the late Pauline McAllister Winters. Born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Oliver and Lydia Winters.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon, Galen and Donald Winters.  He was a graduate of Manor High School,...

Catherine Guiseppe, 93, of Brandamore, PA, passed away on March 20th, 2022 at Harrison House after a brief stay. Born and raised in Coatesville, she was the daughter of James Vincenzo & Concetta Filoromo. She was the wife of the late Albert D. Guiseppe with whom she shared 49 years of marriage before his passing in 2000. She is survived by her son Dominick (Christine), 2 grandchildren: Marissa and Joel (Katie) Guiseppe and 4 great grandchildren: Jayden, Isabella, and twins Eliana and...

WEST BRANDYWINE, PA - Ruth E. Anderson, age 93, of Freedom Village, passed away peacefully on March 4 due to aortic stenosis.  Ruth lived a life of faith and service.  She was a volunteer extraordinaire – choir member, Scout mother, church librarian, A.F.S. host mother; and in later years, elementary school reading aide, Freedom Village Singer, Good Neighbor, and Sing-Along leader.  Ruth was a saint - among the kindest and most gentle persons. She was a wiz at working...

Ira C. McWilliams, Jr., 88, of Coatesville died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Harrison Senior Living, Coatesville. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Ira C. and Helen Warner McWilliams. Ira served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955.  After his service, he was employed for 40 years as a steelworker in the 140” Heating Department of the former Lukens Steel Company.  He was a member of the VFW of Downingtown, the Coatesville Moose and...

Fred was born in Audubon, NJ and grew up in Levittown, PA. After graduating from Pennsbury High School, he joined the Army.  He served one tour in Vietnam.  He was a proud veteran and always thanked other vets for their service. He worked in IT for many years at Unisys and IBM. He loved his family, his friends, neighbors and his country. He loved riding his Harley and owned motorcycles since he was sixteen. He is survived by his sister, Carol; his brother-in-law, Michael;...

David Edward Lyons, 75, of Coatesville died Monday, February 7, 2022 at Hickory House, Honey Brook. He was the husband of Diana Lyons who preceded him in death in 1999. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Marjorie Lyons. David was a graduate of Temple University and received a Masters Degree from Wilmington University.  He served in the U. S. Army as a Quality Assurance Specialist retiring in 2017. For 30 years, David held a service every Wednesday night at City...

Dr. Robert A. Insalata, 84, passed away peacefully at Chester County Hospital in hospice care on February 4, 2022. Born on June 23, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Antoniello Insalata and Louise Simili Insalata of Italy. He was the husband of the late Bridget Caridi Insalata with whom he shared 43 loving years of marriage. “Doc” loved caring for patients with both medical acumen and a great sense of humor. He had a thriving medical practice in Thorndale, PA...