All Obituaries

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...

Marshall W. Esworthy, Jr., 88, of Coatesville died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Emily Esworthy, who preceded him in death in 2017. During the Korean War, Marshall served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-55. Marshall was employed as a crane operator at the former Lukens Steel Company retiring in 1996.  He enjoyed fishing, watching war movies, sports and was a Phillies fan. Surviving him is a daughter, Marcia M. Kolodski (William P. Jr.) and a son, Marshall W....

Albert A. “Bat” Mammarella, 96, died Saturday, February 2, 2019. He was the husband of Nicolina B. Moschitta Mammarella, who preceded him in death in 2009, after more than 59 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late John and Rose Carlettini Mammarella. Bat was a 1942 graduate of Scott High School where he was the Captain of the Football Team.  After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy on an LST during World War II and was part of the forces that...

Albert Morescalchi, 82, of Downingtown died Thursday, January 31, 2019. He is the husband of Hua Cheng Lee. Surviving him are two sons, a brother and sister and two grandchildren. All services are private. 

Carmen A. Rosado, 89, of Coatesville died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Grace. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Miguel Rosado and Victoria Gonzale Velez. Carmen was a homemaker, who also took care of many of the neighborhood children.  The family enjoyed all of her cooking but especially her "icebergs" that she also sold in the neighborhood. She is survived by her children, Carmen N. "Lydia" Soto, Grace M. Alvarado,...

Judith A. Pacana, 73, of Exton died Saturday, January 19, 2019. All services are private.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Lancaster Cancer Center, 1858 Charter Lane, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17605, Attn:  The Healing Journey Foundation or http://www.lancastercancercenter.com/foundation/make-a-donation/

Dorothy L. “Dolly” Wissler, 99, formerly of Coatesville, died Monday, January 14, 2019. She was a member of Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Gap and the West End Fire Co. Auxiliary. She resided with her daughter, Sharon Cooper (Donald, Jr.); and is additionally survived by three grandchildren, Danielle (Anthony) Cortese, Jenifer (Josh) Tyson and Greg (Tania) Cooper; and seven great grandchildren, Alex, AJ, Lucas, Lilli, Dash, Hurley and Murphy. Funeral services will be held at 11...

Reginald S. Kimbrough, 60, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the Coatesville VA Hospice Center. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1994. Reginald was employed in the Environmental Management Services Department of the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Services will be private.