All Obituaries

Sondra Pauline Heffernan, known lovingly as Sondra, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Coatesville at the age of 85 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 9, 1940, in Philadelphia, Sondra was the adopted daughter of Christopher Alioto and Helen Citron, and the beloved stepdaughter of Julie Lanza. She was raised with the values of faith, perseverance, and kindness that would guide her throughout her life. A proud graduate of Lower Merion High School, she carried herself with quiet ...

Van Handlin Leichliter, 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Irene F. Wizniak Leichliter. Born in Boston, MA, on June 3, 1944, Van was the son of the late Van Handlin Leichliter and Helen Rogers Leichliter. His family eventually moved to Cleveland, OH, where he grew up. He graduated high school from Phillips Academy - Andover in 1962, earned his undergraduate degree in history from Yale University in ...

Daniel Joseph Scully, “Scull,” age 63, of West Chester, PA passed away on July 5, 2026. Born December 19, 1962, in Yeadon, PA, Dan was the beloved son of the late James Anthony and Sara Ann Scully. Dan is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jill Scully (Thiemann), as well as his children, Kasey Crenny (Brian Crenny), Jake Scully, Sydney Scully, and Cole Scully. He was predeceased by his cherished daughter Karly Brenna Scully (12/06/1995 – ...

David Brown Trimble, 83, of West Chester, PA, passed away Sunday July 5, 2026. Born March 16, 1943, in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen M Trimble, Jr. and the late Ruth Balderston Trimble. David grew up in West Chester and attended Westtown School. He graduated from Temple University High School in Philadelphia and attended Guilford College in North Carolina. During the Vietnam conflict, David served as a conscientious objector, working as an orderly at a mental ...

Mark David Price, 50, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, entered the presence of his Savior on July 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. While his family grieves the loss of an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, and friend, they do so with the unwavering assurance that Mark is now whole, at peace, and rejoicing in the eternal presence of Jesus Christ. Mark was born to his loving parents, James and Donna Price, on January 21, 1976, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a ...

Barbara C. Finegan, 91, of West Chester, PA passed away Friday July 3, 2026, at Barclay Friends in West Chester. She was the wife of the late Eugene E. Finegan. Born February 7, 1935, in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Carnathan and the late Nora Kerr Carnathan. Although she was an only child, she was raised with her uncle Fred Carnathan, who was like a brother to her. Barbara grew up in West Chester and graduated from St. Agnes High School, Immaculata University ...

Alfred R. Kaufmann, known to everyone as Al, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Eva, his brother Raymond (Karen), his children Paul (Kathryn Luebke) and Anna (Brett Olson), and by grandchildren who called him “Opa”: Holden, Daven, Aldous, Cid, Aiden and Evie, Cody, a new baby granddaughter, as well as several nieces and nephews. Born in Philadelphia, Al was a proud graduate of Roman Catholic High School. He was drafted into ...

Ivy Sandra Siegfried Jost, the loving daughter of Charles and Gladys Siegfried, passed away on the morning of June 27th, 2026, after overcoming a four-year battle with cancer. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 68 years, Donald E Jost, and their three children, Donna Tolson (Timothy Tolson) of Crozet, VA, Steven Jost (Joyce Jost) of West Grove, PA, and Thomas Jost (Patricia Boustany) of Staten Island, NY, as well as six grandchildren (Ben Tolson, Zachary ...

Sr. M. Geraldine G. O’Donnell, IHM, formerly known as Sr. M. Thomas Martin, died on June 25, 2026, at Camilla Hall Nursing Home. In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her sisters, Eileen Krokenberger and Sister Maria Reparata, SSJ; her sisters-in-law, Diane O’Donnell and Sue O’Donnell; her brother, Francis Gerard O’Donnell; and her many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her parents, John P. O’Donnell and ...

Beverly A. Binns, 70 of West Chester, PA passed away Monday June 22, 2026 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late George Patrick Binns. Born October 17, 1955 in Groton, CT, she was the daughter of Howard Waltz Jr. and Barbara Jean Gray Waltz. Beverly grew up in Connecticut, Virginia and Maryland and graduated from Bel Air Senior High School. She enjoyed reading, playing with her dog Sebastain, watching the Eagles win the Superbowl ...