All Obituaries

The Reverend Susan P. Lynch of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully on May 27th.  Born in Durango Colorado, she resided in Coatesville since 2013.  Susan was raised in Fort Lupton, Colorado; and was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Evelyn S. Lynch (nee Jansen) of Colorado. She enjoyed family vacations in Door County Wisconsin.  She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder.  She was a 1989 graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley with a degree...

Joseph P. Pilotti, 83, of Coatesville died Monday, May 23, 2022 at his home. He was the husband of Diane Pentasuglio Pilotti with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Florindo and Hazel Dowlin Pilotti. Joe served in the U. S. Army from 1961 to 1963.  After his military service, he was employed at the Test Lab of the former Lukens Steel Company. He was a member of the former LGM, enjoyed horse racing, the Philadelphia Flyers, his family...

Dorothy R. Pawling, formerly of Coatesville, died Saturday, May 21, 2022 surrounded by her family at Simpson Meadows, Downingtown in her 100th year. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Gail Orr Reiter. She was the wife of Harold Pawling, who preceded her in death in 1995, having shared 48 years of marriage. Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Coatesville High School being the first graduating class in the new Scott building.  After graduation, she worked for...

Sylvia Salter, 79, of Bear, Delaware died Friday, May 13, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Kelly-Anne Clark of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes Graham Hansen. Sylvia was employed as an accountant in the Banking industry, and more recently worked for ERA Real Estate as a Realtor Associate. She enjoyed gardening and knitting afghans.  She was also active in the Senior Club of Middletown where she enjoyed dancing and was...

Flora H. Profeto, 91, of Coatesville passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Harrison Senior Living, Coatesville. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Mary Cottrell Herbert. She was the wife of the late Daniel Profeto, who preceded her in death in 1989. Flora was a graduate of the Ellis School for Girls where she was a member of the National Honor Society.  She was employed at the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Office and National...

Marjorie Sharon (Henson) Cozzone, age 68 of Coatesville passed away on April 30, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Marjorie was born on December 5, 1953 in Chester County, PA.  She worked at St. Cecilia in Coatesville. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Cozzone; her daughters, Theresa Cozzone and Amanda Henson; her two sisters, Barbara (Henson) Zurbrigg and Febe (Henson) Potts; as well as twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Rosalie D. Valocchi 94, of Coatesville passed away peacefully at the Harrison House on Wednesday April 27, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was the wife of the late William Valocchi with whom she celebrated 61 years of marriage. She was the daughter of Michael Vietri and Soccorsa Autuori Vietri. Born in Coatesville, she lived 83 years in the family home at 4th & Oak. After graduating from Scott HS, she worked at the Parisian Dress Shop and Lukens Steel. Later in life, she...

Merle C. Winters, 95, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania died on March 27, 2022 at his home at Freedom Village.   He was the husband of Elizabeth Lemheny Winters with whom he shared 27 years of marriage.  He was also the husband of the late Pauline McAllister Winters. Born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Oliver and Lydia Winters.  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leon, Galen and Donald Winters.  He was a graduate of Manor High School,...

Catherine Guiseppe, 93, of Brandamore, PA, passed away on March 20th, 2022 at Harrison House after a brief stay. Born and raised in Coatesville, she was the daughter of James Vincenzo & Concetta Filoromo. She was the wife of the late Albert D. Guiseppe with whom she shared 49 years of marriage before his passing in 2000. She is survived by her son Dominick (Christine), 2 grandchildren: Marissa and Joel (Katie) Guiseppe and 4 great grandchildren: Jayden, Isabella, and twins Eliana and...

WEST BRANDYWINE, PA - Ruth E. Anderson, age 93, of Freedom Village, passed away peacefully on March 4 due to aortic stenosis.  Ruth lived a life of faith and service.  She was a volunteer extraordinaire – choir member, Scout mother, church librarian, A.F.S. host mother; and in later years, elementary school reading aide, Freedom Village Singer, Good Neighbor, and Sing-Along leader.  Ruth was a saint - among the kindest and most gentle persons. She was a wiz at working...