ALERT: The Chester County Library in Exton and the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library in Chester Springs are still experiencing communication issues that are impacting telephone and email services. The 16 other member libraries throughout the County may also experience limited communications at this time.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to resolve this issue.

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The Chester County Library offers a free obituary search for a deceased Chester County resident from the following newspapers on microfilm:

Daily Local News, 1945 to Present
Coatesville Record, 1974 to June 1993
The Philadelphia Inquirer, 1970 to Present

We will search one week following the date you provide and will respond within one week of receiving the request.