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Remembering Kevin Mountain:

January 27, 1962 ~ April 11, 2026 (age 64)

Kevin L. Mountain, 64 of Coatesville, died on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home; where he was cared for by his wife and children during the final days of cancer-related illness. Born in Everett, Pennsylvania, he was the son of James A. and Sarah G. Mountain. Kevin graduated from Everett Area High School in 1980 and earned an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from Northampton County Community College in 1983. Kevin moved to Coatesville in 1987 and married Rebecca Carlin Mountain. He worked in funeral service for 43 years, serving the Coatesville community as Funeral Director and owner of the Harris-Mountain Funeral Home since 1994. Kevin was honored to serve the community’s families through times of loss by providing compassionate, dignified and respectful funeral and remembrance services over the years.

Kevin was a quiet, private person who preferred spending his time at home with family and friends. He was a gracious host—you could find him in the kitchen preparing food for all. His children advised their friends, “If Dad is cooking, just take what he offers. He won’t stop until you do.” Kevin’s family affectionately called him the Italian Grandma. His other favorite pastimes included attending sporting and school functions for his children during their younger years, motorcycling with his wife, watching sports and NASCAR racing with family, and spending time with family and friends on the Chesapeake Bay. He could often be found with a book in hand, having accumulated an expansive collection of Library of America books. He loved the great American writers and was known to make many quick-witted references to literature and film alike.

Kevin was a member of Doe Run Presbyterian Church, where he served as Deacon, Elder and on the Pastoral Nominating Committee. He was active in the Coatesville community as a member and past board member of the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, Coatesville Rotary Club, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow and honored as 2017 Rotarian of the Year, Brandywine-Goddard Lodge #383 F. & A.M., and was involved in early days of the Coatesville Town Watch. Additionally, he was a former member of the Coatesville Country Club. Professionally, he held memberships in various funeral director organizations and was respected among his peers in funeral service.

In addition to his parents and wife Rebecca, he is survived by two children: Hunter J. Mountain of Coatesville and Meredith Carlin Mountain Blackwell and husband Robert G. Blackwell of Harrisonburg, VA.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. at Doe Run Presbyterian Church, 3104 Doe Run Church Road, Coatesville. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Promptly at 12:45, a Masonic Service will be conducted prior to the start of the funeral. Interment will be private in Doe Run Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Echo Hill Outdoor School 13655 Bloomingneck Road, Worton, MD 21678 https://www.ehos.org/donate

Sunday Worship Service:

10:00 in the sanctuary.  All are welcome.  Come worship with us.

Adult Sunday School:

Adult Sunday School will meet at 9:00 in the Ramsey Room.

Per Capita:

Per capita connects Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations and mid councils (presbyteries and synods) with the work of the wider church. Per capita is how Presbyterians mutually and equitably share the costs of moving the church forward in the 21st century. The work of the PC(USA), and in particular the work of the General Assembly, is only possible because members of the church have said they are “all in” and committed to connection through per capita support. It is about joining together as a community and being one body, the body that is Christ’s church in the world.

The  2026 per capita amount is $39.00 per member. Doe Run is committed to  paying per capita for our full membership. This payment goes to Donegal  Presbytery to be distributed between the Presbytery, the Synod of the Trinity,  and the PC(USA) General Assembly. While members are not required to submit per  capita payments to Doe Run, any that do so will help to offset the impact to  our budget. Contributions toward per capita can be placed in the offering plate  and should be marked “2026 Per Capita”. 

Lift Fund Raising Committee:

A lift fundraising group has been formed and will begin sharing their plans and ideas on September 21. Hopefully you will be just as excited as they are about this project. The goal is not to put an unnecessary burden on your pocketbook but to provide some things that are fun, useful and inclusive as we help to offset the funds spent on the lift that is being installed to help us navigate between floors. Stay tuned.

“All God’s Children Got A Place in the Choir:”  

Doe Run’s Chancel Choir meets for practice every Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary from now until late May.  The choir provides weekly anthems for our regular services as well as special music for Christmas, Easter, and other special events.  We welcome new members!  If you love to sing and would like to join this talented and committed group of singers, feel free to contact Kris McGuckin for additional information.

Women’s Bible Study:

Women’s Bible Study meets at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. We are studying the book Keep it Shut. All women welcome!

Book Club: 

Do you love to read? How about talking about the books that you’ve read? Have we got the group for you! Those that haven’t read and just want to hear others’ opinions on the book are also welcome. Plan to join the Doe Run Book Club, which meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm here at the church. Please contact organizer Deb Leonhard if you have questions.

Volunteers Needed:

The Fellowship Committee is looking for volunteers to assist with Sunday morning coffee hour. We all enjoy the fruit of the teams’ labors, but would like to add a few more people to the teams! If you would be interested in helping out by providing goodies with a team once every 7 weeks, please contact Lathea Moskel. Many hands make light work!

Boy Scouts:

Boy Scout Troop 48 meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.  Did you know that you can recycle your scrap metal and support our local Boy Scout troop at the same time? Visit “Scouting for Scrap Metal—Boy Scout Troop 48” on Facebook, or speak with Jake Hewson, to discuss ways that your junk can help fund Scout projects. This is especially relevant to us as one of the troop members is working on his Eagle Scout project right here at Doe Run—building steps and a handrail to make our fire pit area more accessible. 

Splinter’s Group Gathering:

On the first Friday of each month the Splinters Women’s Fellowship will gather in Fellowship Hall at 11:15.  There will be devotionals and a brief business meeting.  Bring a sandwich cut into four pieces to share with others.   Come join us for the fun and fellowship.

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 Deacon’s Flower Calendar:

The flower calendar is hanging on the door to the Nicholas Room. Please take a moment to sign up to sponsor flowers for a worship service. Cost of flowers is $25.00/bouquet. The money should be placed in the offering plate with a note with your name, the date, and that it is for flowers. Flowers may be in honor/memory of a loved one or for the glory of God