James J. Terry Funeral Homes

James J. Terry Funeral Homes Located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, we are honored to provide services to the families entrusted to our care. At James J.

Terry Funeral Home, Inc., we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walk

s of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.

04/30/2026

Grant Alexander Burgess, 25, of Pottstown, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Pottstown Hospital with his family by his side.

Born in Philadelphia on September 8, 2000, he was the son of Stephen and Rosemary (Schubert) Burgess of Pottstown. Grant graduated from Malvern Prep wi...

William Smith Kuhlkin, 89, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. He was the husband o...
04/28/2026

William Smith Kuhlkin, 89, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. He was the husband of Gail Worthington Kuhlkin, who was the love of his life, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Henry Kuhlkin and Ma...

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Peter J.S. Gibb, 79, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with his family by...
04/28/2026

Peter J.S. Gibb, 79, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Catherine “Katie” Shaughnessy Gibb, with whom he shared 47 years of devoted marriage.

Born in Chesterfield, England on February ...

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Virginia S. Schmitt, 94, of Honey Brook, peacefully joined the angels that were sent to greet her on Wednesday, March 25...
04/27/2026

Virginia S. Schmitt, 94, of Honey Brook, peacefully joined the angels that were sent to greet her on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Tel Hai Retirement Community. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert P. Schmitt, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2018.

Born...

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Margaret M. “Peggy” Gehrlein, 86, formerly of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Haskins...
04/26/2026

Margaret M. “Peggy” Gehrlein, 86, formerly of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Haskins House, Delaware County. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Gehrlein, sharing 15 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville on September 10, 1939, she was the daughter ...

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Norma Ruth Hall, 90, of West Chester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Hickman Friends Senior C...
04/25/2026

Norma Ruth Hall, 90, of West Chester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Hickman Friends Senior Community in West Chester. She was the beloved wife of the late Cecil E. Hall, Jr., with whom she shared 31 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1990.

Born in Lyndell, ...

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Joseph A. Panaro, 68, of Honey Brook, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with his wife ...
04/24/2026

Joseph A. Panaro, 68, of Honey Brook, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with his wife and family by his side. He was the husband of Donna M. (O’Farrell) Panaro, sharing 38 years of marriage.

Born in Spangler, PA on November 20, 1957, he was the son of the...

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Dolores Mary Welch, 92, of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Simpson Meadows. She was ...
04/24/2026

Dolores Mary Welch, 92, of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Simpson Meadows. She was the beloved wife of Joseph T. Welch, with whom she shared 31 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1988.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J...

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Valentino Holowsko, 86, of Chesterbrook, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. He was born in the ...
04/23/2026

Valentino Holowsko, 86, of Chesterbrook, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. He was born in the Ukraine to the late Maria and Mykola Holowsko and is predeceased by a brother, Anatoly Holowsko.

Val is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, MariaElena Holowsko; his ch...

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Joseph Ashbridge Woodward, of Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, formerly of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on April 17, 20...
04/22/2026

Joseph Ashbridge Woodward, of Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, formerly of Downingtown, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA, surrounded by family.

Born in Downingtown to W. Earl and Grace (Showalter) Woodward, Joe was raised with strong valu...

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Patrick Joseph Hoyer, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home. He was the loving husband of Karen (Adam...
04/21/2026

Patrick Joseph Hoyer, 71, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home. He was the loving husband of Karen (Adam) Hoyer, sharing 47 years of marriage.

Born in Reading, PA on March 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Gerard and Margaret (Schaeffer) Hoyer. Pat graduated from Central Cath...

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Marcia (Kiley) Johnson, 83, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of the l...
04/20/2026

Marcia (Kiley) Johnson, 83, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home. She was the wife of the late Ruddell “Buzz” Johnson, who passed away in 2011.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 14, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Alfred R. and Jean (Moore) Kiley. Marci...

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