All Tributes - Downingtown & Coatesville, PA

David J. Flint, 89, passed away the morning of October 17, 2020 at Woodbridge Place in Phoenixville. Born in Youngstown Ohio in 1931 to the late Frank Flint and Louise nee Halt, David was the loving husband of 67 years to DeLorise J. nee Essany. David’s greatest love was his wife and family. He was widely known to be a good friend to many, kind to all, with a good sense of humor. He was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. In addition to his wife,...

Douglas L. Bracher, 68, of Downingtown, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. Born in Plainfield, NJ, Douglas was the son of the late Robert and Martha (Bobravcan) Bracher. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Wiley) Bracher. The couple shared 46 years of marriage. Douglas was a 1970 graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. He proceeded to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Lafayette College in 1974. ...

Amelia Regina Shubrooks, 87, of Downingtown, passed away at Penn Hospital the night of Friday, October 2, 2020. Amelia was born to the late Thomas Vivaldi and Angelina Mammarella in Clifton Heights, PA in 1933.  She was the loving wife of 37 years to Jay Shubrooks until his passing in 1996. Anyone who knew Amelia will remember she loved cooking and baking for her family and her home was always kept immaculate.  She loved to shop, decorate, doing crossword puzzles and going to the...

Judith E. Miller, 80, of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of George F. Miller, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Downingtown, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marian Gregg. Judy loved her work and worked as an office manager for Gindy and Budd Company Federal Credit Union for many years. In addition to her husband, Judy is survived by her sister-in-law, Jane Barr and a host of nieces...

Dorothy A. Kraft, 77, of Glenmoore, passed away September 25, 2020 at her home. Born in Glenmoore, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Styer and Virginia Reece Styer. She was an avid golfer and a beautiful singer with several local bands. She graduated from Downingtown High School class of 1961. Dorothy is survived by her son, Anthony Todd Plank; sister, Margaret Duca; brother, Harry Styer; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also...

Charles A. Bandoian, 79, of Downingtown, passed away peacefully at home the morning of Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Known as “Charlie” or “CAB” to his friends, he was born to the late Charles J. Bandoian and Lucine Talanian in 1941, Cambridge MA. He was the loving husband to Helen Kristine Bandoian (nee Pashigian) for 40 blessed years of marriage together. Charlie earned his BS in Political Science from Tufts University where he was in the Zeta Psi fraternity, a...

Lori Ann Behrndt, 58, of Downingtown, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Coatesville, Lori was the daughter of the late Crawford and Belle Behrndt . She attended CCCDC and worked for many years at Handi-Crafters. Lori is survived by her siblings, Susan Lederhouse of Yardley and John Behrndt of Narvon. She is also survived by her nephew, Dart Lederhouse of Germany and niece/guardian, Julie Behrndt of Gibbstown, NJ. Interment services will be held...

Alice Elizabeth Fox, 93, was called away to the Lord on September 21, 2020. She was the wife of Robert Fox Sr., with whom she shared 66 years of marriage. Alice was born and raised in Ohio and graduated from Baldwin Wallace College. She was a teacher and a homemaker. Alice will be remembered for her strong faith in the Church and the power of her novenas. Her early life, the Great Depression and World War II shaped her in many ways and she was never afraid to express an opinion.  She...

Young H. Kim, 77, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania passed away at his home on September 21, 2020. Born on October 3, 1942, in a small village in Chunnam Province, South Korea, Young was a hard-working and determined student from an early age, walking several miles a day to obtain his middle school education. Upon graduation from Kwangju High School in 1960, Young obtained a highly competitive spot in the Korean Military Academy, graduating in 1964 with a B.S. in Engineering. Young was...

Harold Franklin Gibson, son of Paul Lewis Gibson and Ada Marian Ely Gibson passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Harold was born, raised and schooled in Philadelphia and joined the Navy when he graduated from high school.  He attended Navy school and became a guided missile technician, serving 4 years.  At the age of 19 he met and married Linda Lou Halls. Following his service he went to work for the Burroughs Corporation as an electronic technician.  Harold attended...