All Obituaries

Esther M. (Rakowski) Mychalus, 70, wife of Walter Mychalus of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. Esther was born on March 4, 1950 to the late Alexander and Antoinette (Lisowski) Rakowski. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University, Esther taught at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Royersford for many years.  She was a dedicated member of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Phoenixville....

Joseph J. Natale (Joe), 87, of Phoenixville, passed away on February 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving daughters. Joe was a life-long Phoenixville resident who called the Woodbridge Place his home for the past 4 years. He was a gentle man who will be remembered for his love of God, family and country. He gained the affection of everyone he met with his easy demeanor, kindness and sense of humor.   Joe was born to Gabriel and Angeline (De Augostine) Natale on March 25, 1933. ...

Raymond A. Gappa, Jr., 50, husband of Gina Gappa of Phoenixville passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 after a brief illness. Born on April 3, 1970 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Linda M. McBride of Phoenixville, PA. He was a graduate of Northern Chester County Technical School, class of 1990. He was a Truck Driver for Petro Choice in Aston, PA. He was a member of the Polish Club, Phoenixville, PA. Ray was an avid hunter and enjoyed going to hunting camp with his lifetime...

Harry Theodore "Ted" Barnett, III, 76, husband of Austin Kirkbride of Phoenixville, PA passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at home.   Born on January 5, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Harry T. Barrnett, Jr. and Katherine A. (Marren) Barnett.   He served in the Army National Guard.   Ted was a self-employed Auto Mechanic at his home for many years.   He was an avid pistol shooter and had been a member of Kimberton Rod and...

Joanne Elizabeth (Mizak) Karlson, 77, loving wife of the late Thomas E. Karlson, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born on May 6,1943 in Norristown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Mizak, Sr. and Lucy A. (Scandone) Mizak. Joanne was raised in Norristown where she grew up with many close cousins and relatives.  She graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Tom, in 1969.  They raised their three...

Frank Filipovic of Phoenixville, PA passed away on February 9th, 2021, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Verish) Filipovic. He is survived by his children, Sarah (Nagy) Talbot, Michael (Lauren Coleman) Nagy, and Mark (Stacey Amos) Nagy.  He was the grandfather of Lyric, Isaac, Coleman, and Genevieve Nagy, and Ryan and Kaila Talbot.   Siblings Gottfried (Virginia) Filipovic, Anne (William) Gormley, Michael (Kathleen) Filipovic, Dorothy (Richard)...

Clifford E. Kauffman, Jr., 83, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Paoli Hospital. Born on October 18, 1937 in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Clifford Eugene and Catherine E. Kauffman. He was an Iron Worker in Philadelphia for 20 years and then in California from 1975 to 2002 when he retired and moved to Buhl, Idaho. He is survived by a sister, Linda Appler. Nephew, Mikael husband of Paige Appler and niece, Kersten wife of Edil Cunampio. 2...

Patricia M. Papp, 74, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born on September 21, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Wallace) Papp. She retired from Children's Home Health Care in King of Prussia in 2012. She is survived by niece, Kimberly Petruso and nephew, Michael Petruso and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph H. Papp and sister, Bertha wife of Ronald Petruso. A Graveside Service will be...

Joseph D. Labresco, 79, husband of the late Valoree V. Labresco of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at home. Born on April 17, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Concetta (Costa) Labresco. He owned and operated Joe's Garage for over 20 years. Joe was a family man and "jack of all trades." He is survived by his daughter, Concetta Labresco. Brother, Dominic Labresco. Nieces and nephews, Courtney, DJ, and...

Samuel C. Heller, III, 62, husband of the late Corinne E. (Devine) Heller of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Seasons Hospice. Born on March 14, 1958 in Norristown, PA he was the son of Moira (Thompson) Heller and the late James C. Heller. He was a graduate of Methacton High School. He worked for Superior Tube in Collegeville, PA for almost 45 years and was the local union President for United Steelworkers for 30 years. He was a member of St. Ann...