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.

Michael Lawrence Ellis III, 64, of Exton, formerly of Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Paoli Hospi...
03/31/2026

Michael Lawrence Ellis III, 64, of Exton, formerly of Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Paoli Hospital with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Suzanne (Gougolis) Ellis, sharing 30 years of marriage.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA on July 7, 1961, he was the son ...

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Barbara Hansel Roberts, 94, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Freedom Village in Coatesville. ...
03/31/2026

Barbara Hansel Roberts, 94, of Downingtown, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Freedom Village in Coatesville.

She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Downing Roberts, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2022.

Born in Uniontown, PA, she was...

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Dean F. Morgantini, Sr., of Exton, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 93.Born on December 29, 1...
03/30/2026

Dean F. Morgantini, Sr., of Exton, PA, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 93.

Born on December 29, 1932, in West Pittston, PA, he was the son of the late Sirio and Carlina (Berti) Morgantini. Dean graduated from West Pittston High School and continued his education at Cl...

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Frank Nicholas Rambo, 79, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home with his family by his side....
03/29/2026

Frank Nicholas Rambo, 79, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Margaret (Moore) Rambo, sharing 50 years of marriage.

Born in Coatesville, PA on July 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Nicholas R. and Ruth (Long...

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James Samuel Sorce, age 80, passed away March 26, 2026, in West Chester, PA after a brief illness in the comfort of hosp...
03/28/2026

James Samuel Sorce, age 80, passed away March 26, 2026, in West Chester, PA after a brief illness in the comfort of hospice care at the Chester County hospital.

He was born, January 27, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of the late Miriam McKay Sorce and Samuel Sorce. James, who went by...

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Robert “Bob” Townsend, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2026.Bob was born on January 3, 1953, in U...
03/27/2026

Robert “Bob” Townsend, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2026.

Bob was born on January 3, 1953, in Utica, New York, to Frank H. Townsend and Mary Kapfer Townsend, New Hartford, New York. He later made his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania, where he lived with his sister...

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Narlene Susan Jacobs, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, a...
03/26/2026

Narlene Susan Jacobs, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, warmth, and a genuine love for the people whose lives she touched.

Born on January 30, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, Narlene was the beloved daughter of Moses and Blanche Wolfe Fried...

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Elizabeth M. “Betsy” Tarlecki, 86, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with...
03/25/2026

Elizabeth M. “Betsy” Tarlecki, 86, of Downingtown, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Chester County Hospital with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Robert V. Tarlecki, sharing 45 years of marriage.

Born in Trenton, NJ on September 13, 1939, she was the daughter of ...

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03/24/2026

Mekkah Amali McIlhenny, 32, of West Brandywine Twp., passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Temple University Hospital.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Francis J. McIlhenny, III and Gemma Y. Smith McIlhenny.

Mekkah had a bright light that emanated from her. That light shine...

Patricia A. Murtha, nee Kirk, passed into eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2026.Born in 1964 in New Brunswick, NJ, she ...
03/24/2026

Patricia A. Murtha, nee Kirk, passed into eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Born in 1964 in New Brunswick, NJ, she was preceded in death by her parents Patrick Kirk and Gertrude (Bailey).

Patty is greatly missed by her husband Deacon Michael, daughter Margaret, sons James (Mich...

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George J. “Murph” Murphy, 81, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home with his family by his s...
03/22/2026

George J. “Murph” Murphy, 81, of Downingtown, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Donna K. (McElroy) Murphy, sharing 60 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, PA on December 5, 1944, he was the son of the late John ...

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Franklin L. “Frank” Raezer, 93, of West Chester, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Barclay Friends. He was the hu...
03/22/2026

Franklin L. “Frank” Raezer, 93, of West Chester, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Barclay Friends. He was the husband of the late Bernice “Betty” (Ebert) Raezer, who passed away in 2016.

Born in Chester, PA on April 15,1932, he was the son of the late Edgar and Helen (Crooks) Raezer....

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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.