Wentz Funeral Home

04/13/2026

William “Jim” James McAlpine, Jr., born March 21, 1931, at home in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, to the late William “Bill” James McAlpine, Sr. and Gertrude Agnes (Lary) McAlpine, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026.

Jim was a 1949 graduate of Scott Senior High School. He was the devoted h...

04/09/2026

We are truly honored and excited that Kirstin has been invited to participate in Women in Business Tea and Talk with Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce.

As a woman owned business, balancing business, family and community is so important to us!

Hope you can join us on April 22 to share experiences, learn from other incredible women and be part of a conversation that uplifts and supports women in our community.

On April 22nd we're bringing you a panel of local women leaders and business owners to chat over tea about the strategies they’ve used and lessons they’ve learned while growing in their professional career.

The panel will dive into Women-Owned opportunities, tactics to building your relationships, tips on leadership and growing strong teams, expanding your reach with clients and vendors, and navigating tough situations strategically.

Sponsored by Quik Stop Pharmacy

Event Details & Tickets:
April 22nd / 11:30 a.m.
Beale Manor Parkesburg
https://membership.westernchestercounty.com/events/details/women-in-business-tea-3915?calendarMonth=2026-04-01

04/08/2026

Sylvia Marie Foreacre, 94, of Downingtown died Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at St. Martha Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Downingtown.

Born in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jewel Porter Gray and the wife of the late Bruce Leonal Foreacre, with whom she shared 70 ye...

04/04/2026

Anthony Michael “Apples” Pilotti, 75, of Coatesville died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home,

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Joseph and Antoinette Duna DiGiuseppe Pilotti.

Anthony was a member of Our Lady of the Rosary where he was a member of the Holy Name Society....

03/25/2026

03/17/2026

As the sun rose on March 12, 2026, Gregory J. Martini, 62, of Exton, passed away with his head held high, peacefully in the arms of his wife and daughters at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia. A gentle landing for a giant personality.

To describe Greg in a few words is a true challenge. ...

03/16/2026

John J. Trolio, 68, of Newtown Square died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the Patricia Lawrence (Lorenc) Trolio of Coatesville and the late James Trolio, Sr.

John was a 1975 graduate of Coatesville Area Senior High School.

He was...

03/10/2026

Joseph M. Mancuso, 64, of Narvon formelry of Westville, NJ and West Chester died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary Lou Bailey Mancuso.

Joe was a 1980 graduate of...

03/10/2026

George “Smoke” Leusky, 91, of Coatesville died Friday, March 6, 2026 at Paoli Hospital surrounded by his family.

Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late George and Irene Papp Leusky, and the husband of the late Sara Elizabeth “Betty” Gainor Leusky with whom he shared 65 years of marr...

03/04/2026

Audrey S. Jackwood, 92, of Honey Brook died Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Paoli Hospital.

Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. and Daisy Snyder Smith and the wife of the late Charles H. Jackwood with whom she shared 60 years of marriage before his death in March 2016....

02/20/2026

Veronica (Roneé) Williams Brown, a.k.a. Dolores Veronica Williams, 83, of Chesapeake City, MD formerly of Coatesville and Downingtown, PA, passed away Tuesday February 17th, surrounded by family and loved ones, while under Grane Hospice care at Tel Hai Retirement Community, Honeybrook, PA.

B...

02/14/2026

For those of us who have lost loved ones, they live on forever in our hearts. Here are a few things you can do to help their memory live on
♥ Write down a favorite memory of them.
♥ Play their favorite song.
♥ Do one small act of kindness in their name.