All Obituaries

Helen “Margie” Abi-Richa, 67, of Collegeville and formerly of Coatesville died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Phoenixville Hospital. She was the wife of Monsour Abi-Richa, who preceded her in death in 2016. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Alexander Dunn, Sr. Helen was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Coatesville.  She was known for baking hundreds of pies for the church bake sales and one of her specialties was her apple...

Marian E. Sternkopf, 98, of Exton, PA, died Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Sunrise of Exton. She was the wife of Kenneth H Sternkopf, a WWII veteran and Masonic Past Grand Master of NJ, who preceded her in death in 1993. Born in Framingham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur B. and Helen Eaton Fitts. Marian was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. Surviving her is a daughter, Lynne A. Crane (John), grandson Peter Joshua Crane (Dara) and their children...

Geraldine E. Mastrippolito, 80, of Oxford died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of Philip O. Mastrippolito who preceded her in death in November, 2018 having shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Rodney and Annabelle Morrison Stanley. Geraldine enjoyed all things Elvis, coloring, working puzzle books and collecting bells.  She was known for her remarkable recall of birthdays and phone numbers.  As a homemaker,...

Doris I. Spencer, 91, of Coatesville died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Harrison Senior Living, Coatesville. She was the wife of Joseph R. Spencer, who preceded her in death in 1991. Born in Apollo, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Alice Coleman Householder.  Doris lived for 35 years in Aston and moved to Coatesville in 1982 operating her own Beauty Shop. Doris was a faithful member of Doe Run Presbyterian Church having been a member of the choir, a Sunday school...

Jane B. Willard, 93, of New Holland and formerly of Coatesville died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Garden Spot Village where she resided since 1996. She was the wife of W. Richard Willard, who preceded her in death in 1995. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Winfield P. and Viola Mae Richard Benner. Jane was employed as a secretary at G. O. Carlson’s and the former Lukens Steel Company. She was a life member of the Wagontown Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving her...

Thomas M. Profeto – March 30, 1953 – April 11, 2019 Age 66 died peacefully at his home. Survived by his daughters, Lauren Profeto and Tara Jones and son-in-law, Matthew Jones, and his wife, Kathleen M. Profeto.  His pride and joy were his three granddaughters, Peyton, Gracie and Cami Jones.  He is also survived by his brothers, Kenneth Profeto (Sandee) and Raymond Profeto (Julie); his godson, Eric Profeto (Jeannine), his niece, Kelley Profeto, great-nephew Kenny James...

Antonina Cordaro, 84, of Coatesville died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook. She was the wife of Nicholas J. Cordaro, who preceded her in death in 2010. Born in San Pier Niceto, Sicily, she was the daughter of the late Antonino and Rosaria Puleo Previte. Antonina was employed as a seamstress at Cardinal Cottons and T & E Sportswear.  She also worked at Royal Paper and Penquin Industries. She was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary...

Philip O. Wilkerson, Sr., 71, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the Hospice Unit of the Coatesville VA Medical Center, after a long battle of multiple illnesses. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of William H. and Melva Fedderman Wilkerson. Philip attended Edison High School in Philadelphia. Philip served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 to 1970.  After his military career, he worked as a delivery truck driver, at the Post Office and as a prison guard at Holmesburg...

John “Jackie” “Johnny” H. Lamb, Jr., 76, formerly of Coatesville, died surrounded by family on Monday, February 11th, 2019. He was the husband of Joan Gay Lamb with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John and Vivian Rehm Lamb, Sr.  John was the owner of John Lamb & Son until his retirement in 2006.  He was a member of St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church and renewed his vows with his wife,...

David M. Mammarella, 56, of Coatesville died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Doris Mull Mammarella. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of Embreeville Hospital. David enjoyed motorcycling and going to the hunting camp in Bradford County. Surviving him are two sisters, Yvonne M. Taylor (Charles) and Lynn A. Jones (Robert). Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, February...