Photo courtesy of DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. - West Chester
1923 - 2017 (Age 93)
Been missing you grandpa and you’ve taught me so much and I enjoyed going to the funeral home with you and learning so much I want you to continue resting in peace with your wife and telling nice stories thank you for attending my sporting events
July 27, 2025
Miss this man and good discussions we used to have he is missed but back with the love of his life and God as well he taught me skit a lot and how to be a true man and dress nice and as a lil boy taking me to the funeral home introducing me to the owner and teaching me proper respect
May 14, 2018
To the Saunders Family:
Prayers and Condolences Pam, Karen, Sterling, Gregg, Craig from your neighbors
for many years on Lacey St.
Robert Montgomery Family
Roberta Davis
May 02, 2017 | West Chester, PA
Dear Saunders Family,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Pam you were a good caregiver and the reason your Dad lived for 93 years. I'll be sending prayers to Karen, Sterling, and the remainder of the family. May GOD send you comfort in the coming months.
Stephanie Williams
April 30, 2017 | West Chester, PA
My prayers and condolences go out to the Saunders Family! Stay strong in Faith and Family, continue to live your Father's legacy while building and honoring him through your own!
Donald (Lindsay) Christie
April 30, 2017 | New Castle, DE
to the family, so sorry for your loss, your dad and my grandfather were the best of friend. your dad was a fun guy to be around. he will be miss. from the heart marietta barnes
marietta barnes
April 25, 2017 | Claymont, DE
To the Saunders family, sorry to hear about the going home of your father, he is in a better place the Lord let you keep him for many years but decided it was time to go home, may you have the peace beyond all understanding and the comfort knowing this.
Esther Boyer
April 25, 2017 | Lorton, Va.
To the family, you have been blessed, we have been privileged to ever had been in the company of one fine fellow. Great conversation and a great smile at all times. Always enjoyed seeing him in the barber shop or any were else. A man of good reputation and well spoken of. To God be the glory n praise .
Dec. Lawrence M. Dutton
April 22, 2017 | Coatesville, PA
Family;
May God continue to watch over each and every one of you during this difficult time.
Sterling was a Mainly MAN!..he made it a point to greet every One with that BEAUTIFUL SMILE a hug/handshake that lasted until the next time you saw him ..AND could dress to a tee! He will be truly
Missed by many...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning..
Madeline Brison and Family
Toughkenamon, Pa
Joanne Carter
April 22, 2017 | Toughkenamon, PA
Sterling R. Saunders Sr., 93, of West Chester, PA, passed on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Born December 20, 1923, in Chestertown, MD (Kent Co.), he was the son of the late Maude Briscoe Pierce and George Saunders.
He was educated in the Kennett Square Area School District. As a young man, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.
For many years, he worked for A. Duie Pyle, Inc. where he received honors for driving thirty-eight years with no accidents and no citations. In addition, he served on the Safety Committee for over ten years, retiring in 1988. Doing his retirement, he worked part-time driving for DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc.
He was a member of Galilee U.A.M.E. Church of Avondale, PA for the past eight years. He was also a member of VFW #898-Carter Miller Johnson, lifetime member of Nathan Holmes American Legion Post 362, Past Master and member of Hope Chatham Lodge #40, Prince Hall, and past president of The Star Social Club of West Chester.
Sterling loved the Christmas season and loved decorating during this time. He also loved dancing, especially “bopping”, and he loved to bake rolls and make rice pudding. He also enjoyed sports with the Dodgers baseball team being his favorite.
Two daughters, Pamela Saunders and Khalima Washington; three sons, Sterling R. Saunders Jr., Craig Saunders and Gregory Saunders; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Cecelia Rochester and a host of relatives and friends survive him.
In addition to his parents, and wife Gloria Saunders, one son, Charles H. Glasco, precedes him in death.
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