Obituaries

Susan D. Clements

Susan D. Clements

Nov 21, 2025

Susan D. Clements, age 74, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA.

Born on May 20, 1951, in Malvern, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late John R. Menkins and Elizabeth Clements. Susan dedicated 44 years of her life to her role as a secretary...

Patricia A. Gerrish

Patricia A. Gerrish

Nov 20, 2025

Patricia A. (Zahorchak) Gerrish, 74, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 20, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Born on June 4, 1951, in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen V. (Yusko) Zahorchak.

Patricia dedicated 42 years of service as a Postal Worker at the Southeastern Mail Center in...

John A. Oustrich

John A. Oustrich

Nov 19, 2025

John A. Oustrich, 88, husband of the late Josephine R. "Jo" (Zondlo) Oustrich of Elverson, PA formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

Born on May 26, 1937 in Taylor, PA he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Lisowski) Oustrich.

John dedicated his life to education, earning his Bachelor's degree from Bloomsburg University and his...

John W. Uhl

John W. Uhl

Nov 13, 2025

John W. Uhl, 83, husband of Kathleen M. (Fitzpatrick) Uhl of Schwenksville, PA passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025.Born on November 16, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late John G. and Bertha M. (Scanlan) Uhl.He worked in shipping and receiving at Kingsbury in Philadelphia.A devoted member of St. Eleanor Catholic Church in Collegeville, PA,...

Donald R. McAvoy

Donald R. McAvoy

Nov 9, 2025

Donald R. McAvoy, 81, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on March 22, 1944 he was the son of the late Donald R. and Juliet (Foulds) McAvoy.

He worked for Lockheed Martin and Deveraux.

He is survived by:

Brother, Craig husband of Anne McAvoy;

Sister, Joyce Colket wife of Kim;

Sister, Nancy wife of Chuck Kimball.

Niece, Samantha Ireland...

John Bielawski

John Bielawski

Nov 7, 2025

John Bielawski, aged 81 of Phoenixville, PA, beloved husband of Jean L. (Korn) Bielawski, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2025.

Born on April 26, 1944, in Norristown, PA, John was the son of the late Chester and Helen (Kunaszuk) Bielawski. He graduated from Plymouth Whitemarsh Highschool, class of 1962. Throughout his life, John exemplified dedication and craftsmanship as an auto...

Raymond P. Geiser

Raymond P. Geiser

Nov 3, 2025

Raymond P. Geiser, aged 62, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. 

Born on March 18, 1963, Phoenixville, Raymond was the beloved son of the late George. and Mary T. (Komar) Geiser. He graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1981 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree from West Chester University....

Dr. Donald H. Cook

Dr. Donald H. Cook

Nov 3, 2025

Dr. Donald Hunter Cook, 87, husband of the late Jane (Pinkerton) Cook and Joann (Bronson) Cook of Birchrunville, PA passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at home.

Born on April 8, 1938 in Haverford, PA he was the son of the late Hunter S. and Eleanor (Neilson) Cook.

He graduated from Spring-Ford High School, class of 1956 and was the valedictorian,...

Margie M. Espenship

Margie M. Espenship

Nov 2, 2025

Margie M. (Ortlip) Espenship, 78, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Born on January 21, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late George E. and Louisa S. (Bare) Ortlip.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia and was an active member of the Phoenixville Fire Department Fire Police.

She is...

Amy Murphy

Amy Murphy

Oct 31, 2025

Amy Murphy, born on July 2, 1969, passed away on October 31, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Christine Joan Murphy and William R. Murphy, Jr. and left behind her sister Jill Murphy Long and brother Michael T. Murphy, her partner Dustin Flay. She has relatives in Florida, Texas, New Jersey and New York, plus friends, long-time and...

Margaret A. Ceianti

Margaret A. Ceianti

Oct 27, 2025

Margaret A. (Nattle) Ceianti, 85, wife of the late John A. "Jack" Ceianti, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025.

Born on October 30, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Stanley J. "Buff" and Sophie A. (Petrillo) Nattle.

Marge loved nothing more than her son, grandkids, and great-grandkids. She was even blessed with...

Joan Catherine Malicki

Joan Catherine Malicki

Oct 25, 2025

Joan Catherine (Sirpak ) Malicki, 85, wife of the late Raymond S. Malicki of Phoenixville, PA, passed away October 25, at Woodbridge Place of Phoenixville.

Born on April 30, 1940 in Clevland OH, she was the daughter of late Casmire and Stella (Talarezki) Sirpak.

She was employed by Ethan Allen Store.

Joan is survived by her sons Keith, husband of Megan Malicki, Todd,...

James Thomas "JT" Sinnott

James Thomas "JT" Sinnott

Oct 24, 2025

James Thomas “JT” Sinnott, 24, of Phoenixville, PA, tragically passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 with his sisters Erin and Mary at his side, at Sasebo City General Hospital in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan. He fell critically ill, just one day before his scheduled flight to return home and bravely fought his toughest battle for 15 days until he ultimately...

Gloria "Jeana" DeNicola

Gloria "Jeana" DeNicola

Oct 17, 2025

Gloria Jean "Jeana" DeNicola, 81, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Born on March 23, 1944, in Phoenixville, she was the cherished daughter of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (Petrillo) DeNicola. Jeana dedicated a significant portion of her career to the Housekeeping/Laundry Department at the Phoenixville Hospital, where she was known for her diligence and caring...

Sheila M. Keegan

Sheila M. Keegan

Oct 15, 2025

Sheila M. Keegan, 66, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Born on May 10, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph M. Keegan and the late Sheila F. (Sullivan) Keegan. Sheila was a 1977 graduate of Trinity High School in Camp Hill PA, and spent her professional career serving at the Fleet Material...

Thomas R. Benyo

Thomas R. Benyo

Oct 14, 2025

Thomas R. Benyo, 96, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Born on September 2, 1929 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John and Anna (Osisek) Benyo.

He was a Registered Professional Engineer and Vice President of Gannett Engineers in Camp Hill, PA. He was Manager of the Civil Section involved in Domestic Engineering Projects...

Dorothy L. Anderson-Bey

Dorothy L. Anderson-Bey

Oct 13, 2025

Dorothy L. Anderson-Bey, 86, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 in St. Luke's Hospital.Born on May 18, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Frank Travis-Bey and Julia (Brown) Travis-Bey.She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School.Dorothy dedicated her career as a Teacher's Aide at the Phoenixville Area Children's...

Julia A. Bonik

Julia A. Bonik

Oct 13, 2025

Julia A. (Demeter) Bonik, 91, wife of the late John Bonik of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on November 4, 1933 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Shandor) Demeter.  She devoted her career to Paoli Hospital, where she served as a nurse’s aide, X-ray technician, and,...

Cheryl J. Howell

Cheryl J. Howell

Oct 11, 2025

Cheryl J. (Wright) Howell, 81, wife of Lonnie Howell, of Norristown, PA, passed away at home on SATURDAY October 11, 2025.

Born on May 23, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Claudius and Mae (Parker) Wright.

She was employed by General Electric for many years and was a hardworking woman for 30 years.

In addition to her husband...

Anna V. Pidhajny

Anna V. Pidhajny

Oct 10, 2025

Anna Veronica (Markow) Pidhajny, 87, wife of the late John Pidhajny Sr., of Phoenixville, PA passed away October 10, 2025 in Phoenixville Hospital.

She was born September 16, 1938 in Kluczbork, Poland.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, Phoenixville, PA.

Anna loved gardening, animals and her dog.

She is survived by her son, John Pidhajny Jr., husband of...