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To view the livestream for Robert's memorial service, please Click Here on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:55 PM EST. Robert (Bob) Gene Thompson, 95, of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Bob Thompson was affectionately known by many as the “Mayor” of Struble Trail (Rails to Trails network). For nearly 30 years he walked the trail; even after bypass surgery, he trekked along with his walker, always offering a cheerful...

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To view the livestream of Michael's memorial service, please Click Here on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 2:55 PM EST. Michael Edward Kobeski, 57, of Elverson, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. Born in West Chester and grew up in Lionville, Michael was the son of Joyce (Gross) and the late Edwin Francis Kobeski Sr.. He was the beloved husband of Laura C. Kobeski. The couple shared 17 years and 2 months of marriage. Michael had been...

Richard W. Orth Jr., 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, at his residence. He was the husband of Kathleen Orth with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.  Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Richard and Jean F. Orth. He was a proud graduate of Coatesville Senior High School.  He went on to complete his undergraduate degree at West Chester University and completed his Master’s degree at Villanova University. Rich was employed...

To view the livestream of Patti's services, please Click Here on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:55 PM EST. Patricia Shane "Patti" (Leyrer) Murphy, 74, of West Bradford Township, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, after a difficult battle with kidney disease. Born in Contra Costa County, CA, Patricia was the daughter of William and the late Joan (Sinnott) Leyrer. She was the dear wife of Philip C. Murphy. The loving couple...

Charles Borromeo McKenna, 81, of Rutledge, PA in Delaware County, passed away the morning of Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Freedom Village. Born in 1942 to the late John McKenna and Edna McKenna (nee Black), he was Husband of 57 years to Mary P. McKenna (nee Perrotta).  Charles attended St. James High School and graduated from St. Joseph’s University. Afterwards he served his nation honorably with the US Navy during the Vietnam War, and worked in an administrative office aboard...

Carol Lutz Johnston, 86, of West Chester, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Pocopson Home, West Chester. Born in Pittsburgh, Carol was the daughter of the late Charles Earl and Alice Thompson Lutz. She was the wife of the late Dr. Harry T. Johnston Jr., who passed away in 2010. Carol was a Lioness in the Audubon Oaks Lions Club. She cared deeply for the environment, and enjoyed recycling and serving her community. She was an avid supporter of animal charities. Carol and her...

Clark A. Cable, 84, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honey Brook, PA.  Clark is survived by his beloved wife Winifred (Winnie) with whom he shared 61 years of marriage.  He is also survived by five children, Tom Cable (Donna), Kathy Drill (Rob), Winnie Tzamalis (Kosta), Tricia Brown (Ken) and Claire Cooley (Eric); eleven grandchildren, Emily, Meghan, Chris, Kyle, Kathleen, Kenny, Grace, Eva, Caroline, Jonathan and...

Joseph Albert Bendig, 75, of Chester Springs, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Marguerite “Peg” M. Gormley Bendig, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Philadlephia, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret Mulholland Bendig. He enjoyed a life starting as a boilermaker then on to becoming a photographer, setting up and running the audiovisual department at Community College of Philadelphia. Then he...

Aidan William Primanti, 20, of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA on September 6, 2003, Aidan was the oldest child of Rick and Jenn (Smith) Primanti. He was the best big brother to Liv and G, quick to make them laugh and always up for a late night ice cream run.  Aidan graduated from Downingtown West High School with the Class of 2022. A natural athlete, Aidan played sports from a very young age. Over the years he played on many...