All Obituaries

Peter J. Gracia Sr., 90, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at the Harrison House in Coatesville, PA. He was the husband of Rita Profeto Gracia who preceded him in death in 2007.  He was born October 14, 1930 at The Coatesville Hospital. He had three siblings and was the last surviving child of Joseph and Anne Gracia.  He attended Coatesville Area Schools and after joined the U.S. Army where he served for two years in Germany.  Following his discharge from the Army, he...

Mary Ann Fisher who cherished being called Mom, Wife and Grandmom departed her loving family on March 27, 2021. Mary Ann was born May 13, 1935 to the late John and Elizabeth Geiser. She lived every moment joyfully loving her family and friends, leaving behind a true legacy of faithfulness and kindness to all. Mary Ann glorified God with her service, gifts of hospitality and encouragement. A devoted member of Light of Life Community Church where she volunteered endless hours and taught...

Patricia Ann Weller, 72, of Coatesville, died Friday, March 26, 2021, peacefully at home with loved ones by her side. She was the wife of Charles “Fred” Weller, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.  Born and raised in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth “Betty” Vietri. Patty graduated in 1967 from Coatesville High School and continued her education at the Katherine Gibbs School in Boston, Massachusetts.   Her...

Raymond “Ray” F. Waechter, 74, of Downingtown, died in the company of family at his home on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Born on October 22, 1946 in Bridgeton, NJ, he was the son of the late Frank R. Waechter and Mary (nee Colona) Waechter. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth “Betsy” (nee Buikema) Waechter and his two children: Jessica (Brian) Wabler of Cincinnati, OH; and Kirk (Lexi) Waechter of Collingswood, NJ. He has three grandchildren: Matthew...

Frances Ruth Hartz, 88, of Delray Beach, Florida, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Trustbridge Hospice in Delray. Born March 20, 1933 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Rose and Joe Goldstein. She graduated from Scott High School in Coatesville in 1951. Frances married the late Robert “Bob” Hartz on October 25, 1953 after meeting as counselors at summer camp. After they were married, Bob served in the Army and was stationed in Columbia, SC. They had...

Mary A. Reilly, 93, of Coatesville died Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of Eugene F. Reilly, who preceded her in death in 1996. Born in York, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd A. and Agnes Lawrence Mullen. She graduated from Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown receiving her degree as a Registered Nurse in 1948.  Following marriage, she was employed by the Coatesville Hospital, Coatesville VA Medical Center, Dr. Latoff Family Practice, Coatesville and later...

Louis J. Filippone, 89, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday morning, March 11, 2021, at Paoli Hospital.  Louis was born on June 17, 1931, the youngest of six siblings and the last surviving child of Luigi and Catherine Filippone.  He attended Coatesville Area Schools; and after graduating from Scott Senior High School, joined the U.S. Navy where he served on the USS O'HARE and the USS Pickings.  Following his discharge from the military, he attended Villanova...

Ewdokia “Ducia” Szczesniuk, 95, of Honey Brook died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital. Born in the Ukraine, she was the wife of Onufrij Szczesniuk, who preceded her in death in 2009. She was a member of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church and its sisterhood. Ducia and her husband owned and operated Honey Brook Nursery for over 40 years. Surviving her is a son, Stefan and three grandsons, Andrij, Joseph and Christopher. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.,...

Dorothy V. Fravel, 98, of Exton peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021. Born in Coatesville, she was the wife of Nisan Nathaniel Fravel, who preceded her in death in 2008. Dorothy and her husband were very active in their church community in Hanover, where they previously resided. She was a bookkeeper at Chertok’s furniture store in Coatesville and worked also as a bookkeeper at Shotts Furniture in Hanover. One of her favorite things to do was dine out,...

Donald F. “Duke” Mull, 84, of Downingtown died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his home. He was the husband of Jayne A. Yocum Mull who preceded him in death in 2018 having shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Caln Township, he was the son of the late Chester and Edna Rineer Mull. Donald spent many years driving a truck for A. Duie Pyle Trucking and Melchiorre.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and collected arrowheads all his life. Surviving him are a son, Jeffrey R. Mull...