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 walks 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.

Joyce Mary Miller, 87, of Honey Brook, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. ...
02/06/2026

Joyce Mary Miller, 87, of Honey Brook, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Michael G. Miller who passed away in 2010.

Born on November 18, 1938 in Kings Manor, PA, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Anna (Wasko)...

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Edith A. Riehl, 99, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Simpson Meadows. She was the wife of th...
02/06/2026

Edith A. Riehl, 99, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Simpson Meadows. She was the wife of the late Donald O. Riehl, who passed away in 2006.

Born December, 1926 in Kingston, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel (Raichle) Rowland. Edith ...

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Frances E. Lay, 98, of Kennett Square/Exton peacefully passed away on January 29, 2026 at her residence in Kendal at Lon...
02/06/2026

Frances E. Lay, 98, of Kennett Square/Exton peacefully passed away on January 29, 2026 at her residence in Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square PA.

Her husband, Harold, pre-deceased her in 2005 of which they shared 56 years of marriage.

Born in Pittsburgh PA, she was the daughter of th...

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Barbara Ellen (Snyder) Tench, 82, of Thorndale, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Morningside House of Exton.B...
02/06/2026

Barbara Ellen (Snyder) Tench, 82, of Thorndale, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Morningside House of Exton.

Born in Coatesville, PA, Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Isabel (Cramer) Snyder.

Barbara enjoyed playing tennis and interior decorating. She had wor...

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Roseanna Isabella passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 92.Born on January 16, 1934, in Brooklyn, Ne...
02/06/2026

Roseanna Isabella passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at the age of 92.

Born on January 16, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Roseanna embodied the true New York spirit — strong, resilient, and able to face any challenge that came her way. While living in Brooklyn, she met and married the...

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Georgiana Dougherty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 at ...
02/06/2026

Georgiana Dougherty, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 at the age of 72.

Born on July 1, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, Georgiana lived a life rooted in love, devotion, and quiet strength. She was married to her husband, Kevin Doughert...

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David Bruce Morgan Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born on March 23, 1945, in Orbisona, Pennsylvania...
02/06/2026

David Bruce Morgan Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born on March 23, 1945, in Orbisona, Pennsylvania, David lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.

David proudly served his country du...

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Kathryn “Kathy” Newell, 64, went home to God on February 3, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. She was the beloved wife to her high...
02/05/2026

Kathryn “Kathy” Newell, 64, went home to God on February 3, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. She was the beloved wife to her high school sweetheart, Gregory Newell, for 42 years.
It’s hard to imagine anyone who lived a fuller life than Kathy. Born July 2, 1961, she grew up in Lafayette Hill, PA with her pa...

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Lena Bucci Miles, 97, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Chester County Hospital.Born in Honey...
02/03/2026

Lena Bucci Miles, 97, of Downingtown, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Chester County Hospital.

Born in Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso Bucci and Mary Donofrio.

Lena retired from Wyeth Labs in Malvern after 25 years of service.

She is survive...

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Margaret M. Bradley, 91, of Exton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Eagleview Landing in Exton.Born...
02/03/2026

Margaret M. Bradley, 91, of Exton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Eagleview Landing in Exton.

Born on November 18, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Charles Manigly and Delia Agnes Crehan Manigly.

Growing up in south Philly, Peg ...

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Gerald C. Hoekzema, 78, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home with his family by his side....
02/02/2026

Gerald C. Hoekzema, 78, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Gail A. (Gardner) Hoekzema. They would have shared 57 years of marriage this February.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 1, 1947, he was the son of ...

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Deborah D. Barrett, 75, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with her fami...
01/29/2026

Deborah D. Barrett, 75, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with her family by her side.

Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1950, Deborah was the daughter of the late Irvin Mayer Barag and Christianna Rae Avis (McLaughlin) Barag. She...

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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 walks 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.