Obituaries
Christopher J. DiBello, DJ 2 Cool C
Jul 9, 2025
Christopher J. DiBello, DJ 2 Cool C
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Christopher DiBello, beloved husband, father, and friend. Christopher passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and a life lived with heart.
Christopher was the cherished husband of Katie DiBello and the proud...
James Gary Ash
Jul 4, 2025
James Gary Ash, 65, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away at Phoenixville Hospital on July 4th, 2025.Born in Norristown, PA on August 7, 1959, he was the son of the late Emily (Ash) Gordon.He was a US Army veteran and worked construction for many years as a concrete worker.He enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor life.
Surviving are sisters Lori, wife of William...
Donald E. Wesler
Jul 3, 2025
Donald E. Wesler, 95, husband of the late Rita (Smith) Wesler of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Born on April 12, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Davis and Anna (Emery) Wesler.
He was a Phoenixville High School graduate and then proudly served in the United States Air Force at Lackland Air Force...
Roy Gary Wildgust
Jul 1, 2025
Roy Gary Wildgust, 81, husband of Eta R. (Jording) Wildgust of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at home.
Born on April 25, 1944 in London Ontario, Canada he was the son of the late Roy and Olive (Stoner) Wildgust.
Gary was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1962. He enlisted in the United States Navy and...
Richard S. Gyuris, Sr.
Jun 26, 2025
Richard Gyuris Sr., 89, husband of the late Kathleen M. (Larkin) Gyuris of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Born February 2, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Casmay) Gyuris.
He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.
Richard worked in the home building trades for many years. Richard and his...
Marguerite (Peggy) Sabol
Jun 17, 2025
January 1, 1928 – June 17, 2025
Marguerite (Peggy) Sabol, 97, passed away peacefully on June 17, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Phoenixville, PA, Peggy was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Simon. She graduated from Phoenixville High School, married her sweetheart, George Sabol Jr, at 19, and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She and George were married...
Brendon Michael Baynard
Jun 16, 2025
Brendon Michael Baynard, age 39, of Plymouth Meeting, PA passed away early Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at Montgomery Subacute & Respiratory Center.
Born on October 4, 1985, in Beaumont, TX he is the son of William J. husband of Erin Baynard and Sandra L. (Diamond) Shapiro.
Brendon graduated from Rancocas High School and was a huge Eagles fan.
In addition to his...
Candace Beth Jones
Jun 16, 2025
Candace Beth (Setzler) Jones, 64, wife of Steven D. Jones of East Coventry, PA passed away on Monday June 16, 2025.Born on August 23, 1961 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of June A. (Metzgar) Setzler and the late Clayton O. Setzler Jr.She worked as a senior project manager at Quest Diagnostics.
Candace enjoyed artwork, especially painting personalized birthday cards...
Barbara M. Hughes
Jun 12, 2025
Barbara M. (Schell) Hughes, 82, wife of the late John D. Hughes of Upper Providence, PA passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Born on August 7, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry A. Schell, Jr. and Mary (Cank) Schell.
She worked in the office at Warner Lime Company in Devault and then was the Tax...
Rosemarie A. Wood
Jun 11, 2025
Rose Marie A. Wood passed away on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, in her daughter’s home in Pennsylvania.
Born on December 8, 1941, in Summit, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Dora DiCamillo.
She is survived by her two children: Sandra A. Murphy and Frank T. Wood as well as three grandchildren: Kelly Edward Murphy, Kassidy Marie Murphy, and...
Irene E. Egolf
Jun 8, 2025
Irene E. (Epright) Egolf, 86, wife of the late Bruce C. Egolf of Pottstown, PA passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Born on August 29, 1938 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth T. (Shumate) Epright.
Reenie worked as the General Manager of Seven Stars Inn for 40 years.
She was a great cook and enjoyed...
Patricia A. Del-Nero
Jun 8, 2025
Patricia A. (Back) Del-Nero, 72, wife of James A. Del-Nero of Stowe, PA passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Born on December 14, 1952 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Matthew Back, Sr. and Helen (Miller) Back.
She enjoyed looming, watching The Walton's, reading, word search puzzles, and cars. She loved her dogs but most of all...
Dorita W. Nolan
Jun 5, 2025
Dorita "Dori" (Wiggins) Nolan, 78, beloved wife of William F. Nolan, III of Berwyn, PA passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home.
Born on February 18, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Otto M. and Grace (Ceffaratti) Wiggins.
She earned her Bachelor's in Education from Villanova University and worked as a Teacher's Aide at Hillside...
Charles S. Barbera
Jun 2, 2025
Charles Stephen "Chuck" Barbera, 64, husband of Alison Saunders of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Born on August 30, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Stephen J. and Joan C. (Redmond) Barbera. Chuck graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1978 and received his MBA from...
Henry Tribble, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Henry Tribble, Jr., 67, of Coatesville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Born on January 27, 1958 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the Frances E. (Cole) Tribble and the late Henry Tribble, Sr.
He is a graduate of Spring-Ford High School and worked various jobs in landscaping and scrapping.
Henry grew up in Mont Clare most of...
Donald A. Burk
May 31, 2025
Donald A. Burk, 67, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at home.
Born on May 25, 1958 in Queens, NY he was the son of Marilyn (Rabe) Burk and the late Alfred P. Burk.
Donald worked for Acme Markets in the Deli and Bakery.
He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester Springs.
He is survived by:
Brother, Russell...

William L. Gaugler
May 29, 2025
William L. Gaugler, 92, husband of the late Margaret L. (Hartzell) Gaugler passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Born on April 16, 1934 in Parker Ford, PA he was the son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Dotterer) Gaugler.
Bill worked for the West Company in Phoenixville, PA for over 30 years until his retirement. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and...
Kenneth L. Bevan
May 29, 2025
Ken Bevan, of Kimberton, PA passed away peacefully at home on his 92nd birthday, May 29, 2025. Kenneth Lee Bevan was born on May 29, 1933, in Phoenixville, PA, to Allen & Lillian (Loughin) Bevan.
Ken married Gloria (Roberts) Bevan on August 6, 1955. They shared 70 loving years of marriage together and raised three children: Kenneth Bevan Jr (Betsy) of...
Freda F. Wanner
May 26, 2025
Freda Wanner, age 94, of North Coventry Township, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025. Freda Frances DiGiacinto was born on January 13, 1931, in Pottstown, PA, to Anna (DePasqual) and Fred DiGiacinto.
Freda married Ronald Wanner on February 2, 1952. They shared 56 loving years of marriage until Ronald’s passing in 2008. Together, they raised four children: Wendy...
John W. Burleson
May 25, 2025
John Wesley Burleson, 82, of Morrisville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in Morrisville, PA. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Kabbatt) Burleson, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.Born in Cherokee, OK on November 3, 1942, he was the son of the late William Clyde and Bertha Jane (Goode) Burleson.He served in...