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Janet A. Weiss, 82, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of Thomas Walter Weiss. Born in Pottsville, PA on July 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Albert W. and Mary G. (Reilly) Morrison. Janet worked as a medical secretary at several doctor offices and hospitals. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Chester Springs. She and her husband enjoyed volunteering with Transport for Christ, she was an avid golfer, and at 60 years old, she was...

           James Joseph Slowey, Sr., 95 of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his son’s residence in Lockport, NY. He was the loving husband of Constance V. “Connie” (Rightmyre) Slowey, who passed away in 2006.             Born in Syracuse, NY on January 19, 1926, he was the son of the late Alexander J. and Ruth W. (Kearney) Slowey. James graduated from Syracuse...

Jeanne A. Hillenbrand, 98, of Coatesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Hillenbrand, who passed away in 1980. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Blanche Barbara Pender Follmar. Jeanne was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester for over 60 years.  She was a long-time member of the Betsy Ross Doll and Toy Club and the West Chester Senior Center. ...

Joseph M. D’Andrea, 78, of Downingtown, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Dresher Hill Nursing Home.  He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. D’Andrea (Troop) who he celebrated 49 ½ years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary D'Andrea (O’Dorisio). Joseph worked 30 years at Tredyffrin Easttown School District,...

Julie Canfield of Downingtown, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 91 years of age. Born to William and Janette McClellan in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Julie graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1948 and attended Oklahoma University. She met and married James N. Canfield III in Kansas City, Missouri, while Jim was still employed by Westinghouse. They eventually moved their family to Pennsylvania where they would live out the rest of their days.  Julie poured her life into...

  George John Ott, 87, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Paoli Hospital. Sharing 35 years of marriage, he was the loving husband of Nancy E. (Prewett) Ott, who passed away in 2016. Born on the family farm in Williamstown, NJ on September 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Michael and Marie (Walter) Ott. George worked as a mechanic at his brother Mike’s gas station. He also worked for ACME Markets as a Produce Manager. He loved antique cars and visiting...

  John Thomas Jerbasi, 83, of Glenmoore, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at his residence. Born in Montclair, NJ, John was the son of the late Daniel and Catherine (Noon) Jerbasi. John proudly served in the USMC. He was a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania where he was a track and field record setter and soccer star. After college John became an avid tennis player for many years followed by a passion and love for playing golf in his retirement years.  His other...

On October 3, 1923, in the alpine town of St. Moritz, Switzerland, Eric Emil Bittmann was born to parents, Emil and Claire Bittmann (Hahn).  With his older brother, Helmut, Eric enjoyed skiing, fishing and biking in the beautiful mountain valleys of the Engadin.  His parents owned a jewelry store, but instead of joining the business, Eric rode his bike over 20 miles day from St. Moritz to Zuoz to attend a private academy to prepare for college. During WWII, Switzerland was cut off...

Robert W. Rhymer, Jr., 65, of Downingtown, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at his residence. Born in Phoenixville, Robert was the son of Verna (Malin) and the late Robert W. Rhymer, Sr. Robert was a graduate of Coatesville Area High School. He enjoyed attending Compass Point events. He loved bowling, professional wrestling, and was an avid sports fan, with his favorite teams being the Philadelphia Eagles, Penn State, and Villanova, He was a fan of television and old movies. In...

Patricia Lynn Neiler, 64, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her home. Born in Olean, NY, Patricia was the daughter of the late Bob and Rita (Consedine) Neiler. She was a graduate of the University of Phoenix and was currently employed at Frontage Laboratories, Exton, PA, as a Sales Operations Manager. Pat enjoyed karaoke, playing board games, painting, reading, vacationing at the beach, her garden, her cats and above all spending time with her family. ...