All Obituaries

John R. Paulukinas, 84, of Coatesville died Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Joann Pickering Paulukinas with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Shamokin, he was the son of the late John and Sally Kolovich Paulukinas. John served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1961. After his military service, he was employed as a machinist having worked at Beloit Eastern, Somat, Precision Tool and ServiEquip. John currently was a member of St. Peter’s Church...

Jay R. Mountz, 71, died Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. He will be interred at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA.

Nina M. DiObilda, 92, of Coatesville died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Brandywine Hospital. Nina was the wife of George McLaughlin and Alfred DiObilda, both of whom preceded her in death. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Manrico and Mary Cortellessa DeLuca. Nina worked as a cook and instructor at Handicrafters and she and her second husband, Alfred DiObilda, owned a tavern. She enjoyed watching all the Philadelphia sports teams. Surviving her is a son, James DiObilda...

Betty Lorene Winkler, 92, formerly of North Vernon, Indiana, returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 17, 2020, where she had resided at Hickory House Nursing Home, in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania She was born on April 2, 1928, the daughter of the late Ray and Jewell Anderson in Jennings County, Indiana.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd David Winkler on December 23, 1944, who preceded her in death in 2004.  They were the proud parents of nine children.  Their...

Patricia Ann (“Pat”) Hilner Bigler, former resident of Coatesville and a  long-time resident of Reading, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the age of 85.   Pat was born on July 9, 1935 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, one of three children of Rev. Howard K. and Lena M. Hilner.  She grew up in Meyersdale and lived briefly in Illinois and Wisconsin during World War II before moving to Coatesville.  She graduated from Coatesville High School and Penn...

Betty M. Williams, 73, of Coatesville died Friday, October 2, 2020 at Pembrooke Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Chester. Born in Danville, PA, Betty was the daughter of the late Orval E. and Mary Hrabovsky Williams. Betty was employed by Cheyney University in the campus office. Surviving her is a daughter, Larisa Williams; a brother, David Williams; a stepdaughter, Nina M. Shepherd; and two grandchildren, Khalina and Khalil Watson.  She was preceded in death by her...

Franklin Richards Davis passed away on October 1, 2020, one day shy of his 82nd birthday. Frank was born in Coatesville, PA, to the late Frank and Clarace Davis. He was a graduate of Coatesville Area High School, West Chester University and received a Master’s in Engineering from Villanova University.  Frank spent most of his career as an engineer at PSE&G’s nuclear power plant in Salem, NJ.  He was a faithful member of the New Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church...

Laura M. Markward, 93, died Friday, September 18, 2020 at Pocopson Home where she had been a resident since 2017. She was the wife of James K. Markward, who preceded her in death in 1982. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Rushton and Edith Meharg Campbell. Laura is survived by her daughter, Sandy “Candy” Patterson, wife of Edward; a sister, Sandra Campbell; five grandchildren, Carrie McBride, Carol Newlin, John Markward, Jr., Jamie Patterson, and Kristin...

Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Anthony J. DePedro, Jr., 60, of Coatesville passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Gloria Berry DePedro and the late Anthony J. “Gus” DePedro. Anthony’s employment career included working for Denny Reyburn, Reynolds Metals, and the Coatesville Area School District.  He also provided unwavering care for his mother for the past 26 years. He was a former member of the LGM, and Coatesville Jaycees.  While in Sea Isle City, NJ,...