James J. Terry Funeral Home

12/15/2025

Stanley John Cramer, “Stan the Man”, “Big Stosh”, “CRAMER!” was born on July 4, 1955 in Elmer, NJ. “A real live nephew of his Uncle Stan; born on the 4th of July; he’s got a Yankee Doodle Sweetheart; a Yankee doodle joy”, wife Caron Heilman Cramer. Also his joy is daughter Leah Lin Meng Cramer (AKA ...

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12/15/2025

Vincent John Cavacini Sr., 78, of Honey Brook, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Vince was the son of the late Vincent and Lucy (Contino) Cavacini. He was the beloved husband of Marie E. (Riley) Cavacini. The couple...

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12/12/2025

Thomas M. Barbarish Sr., 67, of Honey Brook, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester.

Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, Thomas was the son of the late Michael J. and Helen T. (Starzecki) Barbarish. He was the beloved husband of Maryellen (Gledhill) Barbari...

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12/12/2025

Brenda Gincley Pezone, age 74, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was born on July 30, 1951, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Alonzo “Yoppy” Gincley and Betty L. Gincley.

Brenda devoted more than 30 years of her life in the nu...

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12/12/2025

To view the Live Stream of Jean's service, please Click Here beginning at 12:55 pm EST on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Jean D. Hessler, 89, formerly of Exton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her daughter’s residence in Massey, MD. She was the wife of the late David C. Hessler...

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12/12/2025

Alton C. Wilson, Jr., 82, of Downingtown, formerly of Bayonne, New Jersey, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Chester County Hospital. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth “Betsy” (Devaney) Wilson, sharing 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Bayonne, NJ on May 1...

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12/11/2025

This past Sunday, the James J. Terry Funeral Homes held their 28th Annual Remembrance Service at St. Joseph Church in Downingtown. With over 600 guests in attendance, this yearly tradition for our communities keeps growing. This is a day that the team at the James J. Terry Funeral Homes gives back to our community that we are honored to serve.

Special thanks to the following:
- St Joseph Parish Downingtown
- Adam Speakman and the Downingtown East High School Vocal Ensemble
- The Appassionata Strings Quartet
- Rev. Christopher Rogers, Rev. Andrew Auletta and Rev. Garry Fowler
- Nancy McFalls
- Jeff Stevens
- Enchanted Flour Bake Shop

12/10/2025

Jane M Press, 82 of Exton, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Roger H Press sharing 49 years of marriage.

Born in South Bend, Indiana on June 11, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Bertha (Mroczkiewic...

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12/06/2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 is our 28th Annual Remembrance Service. This will be held at 6:30 PM at St. Joseph Church in Downingtown.

To view the live stream of this remembrance service, please click here. This live stream will turn on at 6:00 p.m.

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12/06/2025

Anna M. (Kachmar) George, 99, of West Chester, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Merrill Gardens, West Chester.

Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Anna was the daughter of the late Michael and Eva (Belas) Kachmar. She was the wife of the late David George, who passed away in 2006.

Ann...

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12/04/2025

Edward “Ed” J. Dirzuweit passed away peacefully at his home on December 2, 2025.

He leaves behind many loved ones who will sorely miss him: his sister Joanne (Rick) Squires, son Carl (Candace) Dirzuweit, daughter Lynn (Leif) Hums, Granddaughter Chloe Armentrout, and several close friends. Th...

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12/04/2025

Susan T. Hillenbrand, 72, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Chester County Hospital. She was the wife of Robert D. Hillenbrand, sharing 25 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, PA on August 15, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Winifred Ma...

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