DeBaptiste Funeral Homes

05/28/2026

We are so thankful for our friends at Zion Baptist Church Ardmore for the beautiful welcome to the community peace lily. Thank you to Rev and Mrs. Pollard and the entire congregation.

05/21/2026

A week ago we were honored to serve at a
Funeral Mass at St Agnes Church in West Chester, Pa

This was one of the readings. It was perfect for the Mass. More Importantly it felt Perfect for each of us each and every day. May this bless you.

05/19/2026

05/13/2026

Ardmore Grand Opening is this Sunday. We can’t wait for you to see what’s behind the big red doors

05/05/2026

01/31/2026

Caregivers we see you

01/24/2026

The snow emergency in the Borough of West Chester means you can park in all of the borough parking garages at no cost. You don’t have to clean off your car after the storm and the plow trucks can better clean the streets. Win- Win!!

Please be safe in the coming hours as the roads become difficult to travel.

Mayor Lillian L. DeBaptiste has declared a snow emergency for West Chester Borough beginning Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 6PM to Tuesday, January 27th, at 6PM.

Please be mindful of parking along snow emergency routes. Any vehicles parked in these areas will be towed at the owner's expense by West End Towing (located at 714 Downingtown Pike, phone: (610) 692-3110). View snow emergency routes by searching "Snow Emergency Routes Map" at west-chester.com

Free parking is available for affected residents at the listed garages and all Borough owned lots. Please be mindful that these lots are vulnerable to icy conditions, park at your own risk. Vehicles parked in the coned off areas of these lots will be towed at the owner's expense. Lots will be plowed after the conclusion of the storm.

Trash collection will be delayed by one day due to the impending weather. Monday, January 6th, 2026, trash collection will not take place.

The Borough's administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 26th, 2026.

Please note that residents are required to remove snow from their property's sidewalks within 24 hours of the conclusion of the storm. If you are unable to do so and require assistance, contact Building and Housing by phone at (610) 696-1773 or by email at housing@west-chester.com

Stay safe and stay warm!❄☃

12/01/2025

You're Not Alone This Holiday Season: Join Us for a Special Bible Study Session

💧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 💧

🗓Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
📍 Location: St. Paul's Baptist Church, West Chester, PA (Zoom)

The holiday season can be a difficult time for those of us coping with loss and dealing with grief or feelings of sadness. If you’re experiencing the holiday blues, we invite you to a safe and supportive space where you can acknowledge and share your feelings, connect with others, and find comfort in community.

Let’s come together to support one another as we navigate the complexities of grief and the holiday blues. Your feelings are valid and your heart is welcome.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭. 𝐏𝐬𝐚 𝟑𝟒:𝟏𝟖

𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭 𝟓:𝟒

11/26/2025

News you can use.

Youth Mentoring Partnership has turkeys to give away! Please read flyer and RSVP! Pick Up is in Coatesville!