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Harold E. “Butch” Sweigart, 80, of Coatesville, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Sinking Spring on November 9, 1939 to the late Mark and Dorothy Heckman Sweigart, he was a 1957 graduate of Cocalico High School in Denver, PA. Butch was a professional golf pro who worked at Ingleside Golf Course and Rossi Golf and Sports Center. He was the 1956 PIAA State Champion. Butch was a life time member of the PGA. Among his golf...

William F. Gilchrist, Jr., 87, of Coatesville, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Harrison House.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Hutton Gilchrist, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late William F. Gilchrist, Sr. and A. Frances Burns Gilchrist. William proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War stationed in Kansas, England and Morocco.   He worked as an inspector for...

Mildred E. Coates, 96, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert W. Coates. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Emil G. and Annie L. Rose Michelfelder. Mildred graduated from Scott High School in Coatesville. She was a CNA for Hickory House and Tel Hai Nursing Home and then went on to practice in private nursing.  She was a member of the Senior Circle/Group at Brandywine...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Monica Nemitz, 74. She left us on February 13, 2020 at her home in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania surrounded by family and friends. Monica was born in Hamilton Township, New Jersey on February 20, 1945 to Americo and Monica Orsi (Foden). Monica lived a full and happy life as a devoted wife and loving mother. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with her family and friends. She especially loved her role as Grami. Monica is the...

  Ruth was born September 23, 1922 in Zurich, Switzerland to Max and Louisa Bosshard (Jenzowsky). She was the second child, with older brother, Werner and younger brother, Jean. She spent her childhood enjoying riding her bicycle through city streets and being a Girl Scout. She was a talented artist and painted beautiful scenes on china. She recounted times of having to help deliver horse hair mattresses which her grandmother made in a handcart, of their family taking in French...

Antonio A. Marsillo, 82, of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, at his residence. Antonio was the son of the late Louise and Alberto Marsillo. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Hess) Marsillo. The couple shared 64 years of marriage. Antonio was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Chester Springs. In addition to his parents, Antonio was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda L. Marsillo. In addition to his wife, Antonio is survived by his children: Antonio Marsillo...

Audrey S. (Spence) Pechin, 80, of Downingtown, passed away on February 11, 2020.   Audrey was the daughter of  William and the late Mary Spence. She was the beloved wife of Frank S. Pechin, Jr.. The couple shared 60 years of marriage.   Audrey graduated Downingtown High School in 1956  and earned a business degree from Goldey Beacom, Wilmington. Throughout her professional life, she held a variety of positions starting her employment with the Downingtown Paper Company...

Wayne R. Schenker, 62, of Coatesville, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Seasons Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann Murphy, with whom he shared 37 years of marriage. Born in Bryn Mawr, Wayne was the son of the late Robert and Julia Delaney Schenker and a 1975 graduate of Conestoga High School. For the past four years, Wayne worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Case Worker for the Human Services Department. Prior to that, he...

Irene Sidun Parvensky of Downingtown, passed away peacefully at home at the young age of 91 on Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was the wife of the late Emil Eugene Parvensky with whom she shared 25 years, prior to his passing in 1974. She was the last survivor of nine children born to Mary and Frank Sidun including Mary, John, Anne, Helen, Margaret, Mike, Frank, and George. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Emil Paul Parvensky, and daughters Mary Theresa Biegenwald...