All Obituaries

Richard G. Zeiders, 56, of Coatesville passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Patricia M. Zeiders and the late Bertram R. Zeiders, Jr. Richard was employed as dog groomer and owned and operated the “Dog House”.  His hobbies included the outdoors, the beach, mini golf and going to the Casino’s. Surviving him, in addition to his mother, are two daughters Jaclyn and Sophia Zeiders; and his former wife, Rhonda...

Doris Warren, 95 of North East, Maryland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Calvert Manor Nursing home. She was preceded in death by her husband William Warren with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice Cloud. Doris was very kind and generous to all and will be fondly remembered by her family and friends.  She loved doing crossword puzzles and playing Bingo.  She was a Cub...

Barbara Hendel, 86, of Chester Springs passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. She was the loving wife of Irving Hendel with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Max and Ida Cohen Narod. Barbara was employed for 25 years as the property manager at Exton Station.  Previously, she was employed as a chairside dental assistant for Dr. Elliot Dardik. She was a member of Beth Israel Congregation also a member of the Choir and a past...

Cynthia S. Watts “Cindy”, 65, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband Bob and daughter Lexie, on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 after a short but incredibly fierce battle with breast cancer. Cindy was born on December 6, 1957, in Coatesville, PA to the late Walter and Helen Sushinski (Giannaris). Born and raised in Coatesville, Cindy attended Coatesville High School and later went on to attend Shippensburg and Immaculata...

Ronald J. Krystofiak, 52, of Coatesville, PA, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 14, 2023. He was born in Dunkirk, New York on November 15, 1970, the son of Ronald James Krystofiak and the late V. Maureen (LaCapra) Krystofiak. He served 6 years in the United States Navy aboard various ships. Relatives and friends may call Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 1-3 PM at the R. Mackowiak Funeral Home Inc,  56 E Doughty St, Dunkirk, New York where funeral services will be held at 3...

Shirley L Forbes, 65, of Honeybrook PA, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of Edson Forbes, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Shirley was born in Coatesville, PA, the daughter of the late Lloyd D. Winkler and Betty L. Anderson Winkler.  Surviving, in addition to her husband, are her three children, Kimberly Hernandez (Raul), Pamala Forbes, and David Forbes (Amber Carlisle); 8 grandchildren, Ryan (Emily), Nicholas, Myles,...

Matthew J. Hamer passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Hialeah, Florida on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.  Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Matthew grew up in North Wilmington, and later, Voorhees, NJ. After his family relocated to Florida in 1998, Matthew attended Barron Collier High School. He was employed at Boeing Distribution Services as a team member in the Quality Control Engineering group. Matthew enjoyed scuba diving and fishing at their second home on Big Pine Key, Florida....

William J. Recchiuti, 87, passed away on July 29, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on February 29, 1936 (yes, he was a leap year baby), in Coatesville, PA, Will was was known for his love of the outdoors - an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer, and all-around nature lover. He was also known as one of the best mushroom growers of his era in the country. He was the head grower at Modern...

Joseph Lehner, 84, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center where he was a resident. Born in New York, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Bingart Lehner. Joseph served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving him is a nephew, Rudolph Lehner of New Jersey. Graveside Military services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

Robert L. Lesoken, 63, of South Coatesville passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Charles and Shirley Huttle Lesoken. Bob was a self-employed painter for many years.  He enjoyed all things dealing with Philadelphia sports teams, playing the guitar, and walking every day often logging many miles in his journey. When he came home, he loved to read crime novels by James Patterson or Steven King. Surviving...