All Tributes - Downingtown & Coatesville, PA

Vernon May, Sr., 76, of Glenmoore, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at his residence. Vernon was the son of the late Ethel (Berkey) and Charles May. Vernon was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. The owner of Vernon May & Sons Landscaping & Evergreens, Vernon enjoyed landscaping and flowers. Vernon was a lover of outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing, and being outside with his family. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by his companion of...

Janice Rose Abruzzese, 79, of Glenmoore, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of Robert E. Abruzzese, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Paoli, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Helen T. Forcine. The seeds of kindness she has planted have bloomed in the hearts of all she has touched. Janice’s life exemplified kindness, love, compassion & grace. She brightened the lives of everyone who was...

Frances P. Dailey, 89, of Downingtown, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2020, surrounded by her four children at her daughter’s home.  Frances was the beloved wife of the late George J. “Bumps” Dailey sharing 65 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2018.  She was the daughter of the late Domenico and Filomena DiPietro who had emigrated from Teramo, Italy, settling in Johnsontown. Frances was named best female athlete in her Downingtown High School...

Suzanne Mary (Dwyer) Helm, 68, of honeybrook passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Her husband of 42 years, Lester Helm, passed away last November 26th . She is survived by her son, Jason Helm; daughter-in-law, Nataly; granddaughter, Lilly Helm; her mother, Catherine Dexter-Smith; her sisters, Catherine Dwyer and Marianne valente, and her brothers, Thomas Dwyer and Richard Dwyer. Suzanne was born in Bryn Mawr and raised in Pennsylvania and resided there most her life. Suzanne...

James P. Blank, 63, of Downingtown passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. Born in Philadelphia, James was the son of the late Marie (burns) and William Blank. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Hooper) Blank. The couple shared 33 years of marriage. Following high school, James served in the US Army. James enjoyed gardening, and loved his dogs: Bear, Sarge, and Schultz. In addition to his wife, James is survived by stepsons: Matthew Hummell...

To view the livestreaming of Joseph's service please click here on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:55 am.   Joseph E. Crossan, 95, of Coatesville, passed away the morning Monday, July 27, 2020 at Harrison House in Coatesville. He was the son of the late Everett T. Crossan and Laura W. Crossan (nee Griffith). Joseph was also the loving husband of 71 years to Gretna Jeanne Crossan (nee Thompson). Joe proudly served in the US Air Force during WWII. Joe joined the Air Force after...

Louise Ellen Agnes Patterson, 79, of Exton, formerly of Allentown and Zionsville, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of Barry L Patterson with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.  She was the daughter of the late Leo and Margaret Diehl Bateman.   Louise was a selfless caretaker, a friend to everyone, and she always put the needs of others ahead of herself.  Her positive attitude and deep wisdom drew people close to her in times...

Richard Eugene DeForno, D.M.D., 71, of Glenmoore, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Stephanie L. Sands DeForno, with whom he shared 13 years of marriage. Born in Latrobe, Pa, he was the son of the late Eugene and Louise E. DeSimone DeForno. In 1976 he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. In 1984 he opened Thorndale Dental Associates and Thorndale Dental Arts Lab, where he practiced until March of this year. Dr....

  Barbara Jeanne Wagner Miller, of Chester Springs, aged 71 years, died Monday, July 27, 2020.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 5,1949  to  the  late John  R.  and Phyllis C.  (nee Eshbach) Wagner. Barbara graduated from Upper  Moreland High School  (1966),  Ursinus College (B.S., 1970) and Villanova School of Law (J.D., 1984). Before attending law school, Barbara was employed as a Child Welfare caseworker, and following her...