Obituaries
Helen B. Paster
May 6, 2024
Helen B. (Durchin) Paster, 76, wife of the late Ronald P. Paster of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.Born on September 29, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Litchko) Durchin.Helen was a loving wife, mom, sister, and mom-mom.Helen enjoyed spending summers and making memories with her only grandson, Greyson, in Las Vegas,...
Elsie A. Kovach
May 5, 2024
Elsie A. (Colatosti) Kovach, 97, wife of the late Alexander C. Kovach of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.Born on October 3, 1926 in Stowe, PA she was the daughter of the late Sabastian and Mary (Panfile) Colatosti.Elsie began work at Parson and Baker Knitting Mill, before going on to run the cafeteria at the West Company....
Evelyn Vera Lear
Apr 30, 2024
Evelyn Vera "Dolly" (Hill) Lear, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Lear of Phoenixville, PA.Evelyn was born on October 1, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to the late Dock and Sophie (Washington) Hill. Her family moved to Phoenixville, PA when she was very young. She attended Phoenixville...
David S. Knauer
Apr 28, 2024
David S. Knauer, 64, of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.Born on April 15, 1960 he was the son of the late Robert H. Knauer, Sr. and Lorraine (Readman) Knauer.He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. He was a Sexton at church and also on the bowling team. He was also a member of...
Maryanne Bradford
Apr 27, 2024
Maryanne (Rudick) Bradford, 91, wife of the late Dean G. Bradford of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.Born on August 5, 1932 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Annie (Moskal) Rudick.She was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School. She started working at Lebow's Furniture and then was a receptionist for...
Donald L. Wickward
Apr 21, 2024
Donald L. Wickward, 83, husband of the late Sandra (Lilley) Wickward of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024.Born on July 15, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Joseph S. Wickward and Gladys (Ward) Nagy.He worked as a Machinist for Weidemann Machine Company. He enjoyed hunting, flying radio controlled airplanes, and general "tinkering".Donald...
Joyce M. Rittenhouse
Apr 20, 2024
In memoriam,
Joyce Major Rittenhouse, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left a hole in our hearts when she passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 90. Joyce was born in Ottawa, Canada on March 16, 1934 to Omer and Yvonne D’Amour Major but at age 5, she was moved to Strafford, PA to live and be raised...
Gerrit J. Dobson
Apr 19, 2024
Gerrit J. Dobson, Sr., 85, husband of the late Joan M. (Bonsall) Dobson of Kimberton, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by his children.
Born on February 17, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, Gerrit was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Kersbergen) Dobson. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving in the United States Army from 1959...
Donna M. Moore
Apr 17, 2024
Donna M. Moore, 63, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Born on February 16, 1961 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Ann T. (Venezia) Moore.She was a graduate of Northern Chester County Technical School, Class of 1979 where she was a member of the National Honor Society.Donna worked as an...
Carole Garman Escajeda
Apr 9, 2024
In Loving Memory:
Carole Garman Escajeda, beloved by all who knew her, passed away on April 9th 2024 at the age of 87 in Surprise Arizona in an unforeseen car accident. Born on September 19th 1936 to Earl Garman and Elsie Ambers Garman, she grew up in the Cedar Heights section of Conshohocken and graduated from Conshohocken High School in 1954. Carole...
Helen E. "Bonnie" Taney
Apr 9, 2024
Helen E. "Bonnie" (Ulmer) Taney, 80, wife of the late Harold A. "Pete" Taney of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 surrounded by her family.Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Milward Ulmer, Helen (Horvath) (Ulmer) Robinson and John Robinson.She graduated from St. Cyril Academy in Danville and then worked for Fleming...
Joan B. Rose
Apr 6, 2024
Joan B. (Soltys) Rose, 89, wife of the late Roy Rose passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.Born on November 24, 1934 in Spring City, PA she was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Stella J. (Chursko) Soltys.After moving to Florida with her husband, she enjoyed gardening and traveling in their motor home.She is survived by two sisters,...
Thomas A. Herrick, Sr.
Apr 5, 2024
Thomas Allen Herrick, age 69, passed peacefully on April 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Tom was born in Centralia but lived in Phoenixville most of his life. He graduated from Phoenixville High School then proudly served 6 years in the U.S. Navy on the USS Semmes. Trained as an electronics technician, Tom held multiple jobs in manufacturing repairing...
Carmen N. Brango
Apr 3, 2024
Carmen N. Brango, 80, husband of the late Josephine Ann "JoAnn" (Benyo) Brango of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home.Born on April 13, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Carmen J. and Mildred G. (Faddis) Brango.Carmen worked for the former BF Goodrich in Oaks for 23 years, then Chester County...
Bernard M. Cunningham
Apr 1, 2024
Bernard Michael Cunningham, age 90, a man of devout faith, loving husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving wife Kathleen and his children on April 1, 2024. Bernard was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Great Depression. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance—a testament to his...
Kathryn A. Grocki
Apr 1, 2024
Kathryn A. (McBride) Grocki, 81, beloved wife of John J. Grocki and the late Michael M. Hudak of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at home.Born on June 14, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Ruth Evelyn (Kirkpatrick) McBride.She was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, Class of...
Linda G. Heming
Mar 31, 2024
Linda Heming, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. Born in Norristown, PA on September 6, 1940, Linda was the cherished daughter of William and Nellie Gordon. She was the devoted wife of the late George Heming, Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and laughter.Linda's...
Albert D. Turner, Sr.
Mar 29, 2024
Albert D. Turner, Sr., 91, husband of Jeannette C. (Soltys) of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 peacefully at his home.Born on September 13, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Richard L. and Flora M. (Fox) Turner.Al served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953 in Germany.He worked at Synthane-Taylor...
Joseph J. Fedick
Mar 26, 2024
Joseph J. Fedick, 76, married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Gail A. (Sahm) of Ocean View, DE formerly of North Coventry Township. He passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Born on June 16, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph J. Fedick, Sr....
Kathy A. Hitner
Mar 26, 2024
Kathy A. (Wallace) Hitner, 67, of Phoenixville died at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Tuesday evening following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mildred A. (Luft) Wallace.She attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Northern Chester County Vocational School. Kathy received a Registered Nursing degree...
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