All Obituaries

Dante J. Amadio, 99, of Coatesville passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Harrison Senior Living, Coatesville, where he resided for the past 4 years. Born in Fairpoint, Ohio, he was the son of the late Aquilino & Giovanna Amadio and attended high school in St. Clairsville, Ohio He was the husband of the late Innes Scamuffa Amadio who preceded him in death in 2017 having shared 54 years of marriage. Dante was employed for 42 years at Sonoco Products Company in Downingtown. He ...

Geraldine E. Hamara, 94, of Downingtown passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Sanatoga Center, Pottstown.  Born in Caln Township, Geraldine was the daughter of the late Clyde and Naomi Good Cloud. She was the wife of Andrew J. Hamara who preceded her in death in 2007. Geraldine worked at the Coatesville Egg Auction in her early years. For the next 40 years she was the family caregiver.  Taking care of her younger brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and eventually ...

Deborah Ann (Ohar) Ziegler, 75, of Coatesville, PA, passed away with her closest loved ones around her after a 3-year battle from Ovarian cancer at her home on Monday, February 23, 2026.  Born on August 27, 1950 to the late Peter Ohar Sr., and Theodosia Fannie (Fortock) Ohar, Debbie attended Caln Elementary and Middle Schools and was in the first graduating class of CASH.  She worked at many places including Jamesway, Phillips Apparel, Bell Telephone, Wyeth Labs, National Bank of ...

Mary W. Kennedy, 78 of Honey Brook passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Chester County Hospital. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Harris Mountain Funeral & Cremation Service, 1030 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA.  Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In Mary's memory, contributions may be made to The Gideons International, Chester West Camp, P. O. Box 627, Coatesville, ...

Janet (Naskret) Olik, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Sophie Naskret and her ex-husband, Theodore Olik.  Janet is survived by her two sons Andrew (and wife Justine) and Michael, and by her brother, Bernard, and sister, Millie.  She always enjoyed attending the new exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the productions at the Academy of Music in ...

William (Bill) Gaugler Jr, 93 of Coatesville PA passed away Saturday January 10th, 2026 surrounded by family.  Born in Graterford at home in June, 1932, he was the son of the late William and Sarah Rawn Gaugler.  He was a 1950 graduate of Schwenksville High School, and a 1954 graduate of West Chester University.  He also earned a Master's Degree from Franklin & Marshall College.  He was a dedicated teacher for many years in the Coatesville Area School ...

PLEASE NOTE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED   Casimir Lehenky August 26, 1947 - January 1, 2026 Casimir “Cas” Lehenky, 78 of Parkesburg, PA passed away peacefully January 1,2026 surrounded by family. Cas was born in Coatesville, PA to the late Jacob Jay and Mary Rose. He is survived by his loving wife Crissa (Stephens). Their two sons Chris (Cherie, his wife) and Joshua Jaye. Three grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob Jaye and Lorelai Rose. One great grandchild, Caelen. ...

Anna T. Wilson, 91, formerly of Coatesville passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Highgate @ Paoli Point where she had been a resident for the past year. Born in Wilmington, Delaware Anna was the daughter of the late Pasquale L. Rizzo and Rose Mary DiMedio-Rizzo. Anna grew up on a farm until her father’s death, Anna was only 14 years old at the time. Through family members, Anna met a young man from Coatesville, who (years later) would become her husband (Lewis, aka John ...

Richard C. “Rick” Berger, 80, died peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, surrounded by the love and support of his family. Born on October 1, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA, Rick was the only child of Charles S. Berger, Jr. and Elizabeth J. Davis Berger. He was the devoted husband of Vickie (Backstetter) Berger for 56 years, the loving father of Ellen R. Berger, and the proud grandfather of Dominic M. Berger. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen C. ...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Leary) Skerchock, 101 years of age, of Coatesville passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, surrounded in love.  Born in Norristown and raised in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Katherine (Mowday) O'Leary and Arthur O'Leary Sr. A graduate of the Class of 1942 from S. Horace Scott Senior High School, Betty was a vibrant spirit amongst her peers, serving as Class Secretary and an integral member of their Reunion Committee for ...