All Obituaries

Stephen P. Shoemaker, Sr. 73, husband of Patricia A. (Bickel) Shoemaker, of Limerick, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born on December 28, 1946 in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Anna Mae (Constantine) Shoemaker. Steve worked at Pennco Products and then retired from the Phoenixville School District. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, was a rescue diver for Friendship Fire Company, and served as tax collector for the Borough of...

  Sebastiana J. "Ann" Coccia, 87, beloved wife of Joseph F. Coccia of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Seasons Hospice. Born on April 28, 1933 in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Salvatrice "Sophie" (Macaluso) Inglisa. Before marriage to Joe on October 16, 1965, Ann worked as a Secretary at Sun Oil and H.E. Fortna & Brothers.  She was devoted to her religion and taking care of her children  as a...

Ann L. (Jacianis) Weller, 67, of Phoenixville, PA wife of the late John U. Weller passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Born on January 20, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Vincent Jacianis, Sr. and Mary Louise (Emery) Jacianis. She is survived by: Brother, Vincent Jr. and Mary Kay Jacianis; Sister, Donna wife of Edward Brown. 3 nephews and 2 nieces. Aunts, Ruth Ann Cole and Jane wife of Eugene White. Services will be private.

Michael Anthony Foresta, 64, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at home. Born on May 6, 1956 he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Marie (Sciallo) Foresta. Mike enjoyed music and playing guitar. He is survived by a son, Michael A. Foresta, Jr. Granddaughter, Kalissa Levengood. Brother, Ronald Foresta. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholas J. Foresta, Jr. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Devlin Rosmos...

Richard C. "Dick" Bader, 82, husband of Michelle R (Sheplock) Bader of Elverson, PA passed away on Saturday, November 14 at Chester County Hospital.  He was born in Phoenixville, PA on January 27, 1938 to the late Albert and Alice (Calhoun) Bader. He graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1955. After graduation, he worked full time at his father's store, Bader's Market where in 1967 he took ownership and retired in 2001. After retirement, he could not sit still...

Irene (Drizga) Novak, 88, wife of the late Joseph F. Novak of Phoenixville, PA and formerly of South Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born on January 10, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Vasil (Charles) and Julia Drizga. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and formerly a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, St. Aloysius Catholic Church, and Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church in South Philadelphia. She was a...

Albert S. Benyo, Sr., 87, husband of Betty Jane (Merkel) Benyo of Boyertown, PA passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Born on February 12, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Stephen and Stella (Kazmierczak) Benyo. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Benyo, sisters Josephine Brango and Bernadine Marchionne, son Michael Benyo, and grandson Jason Benyo. He worked as a machinist for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of the St. Columbkill’s Church in...

Margaret Ann (Zuratt) Berman, 57, of Trappe, PA passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2020.  She was born in Fairfax, VA, the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Murphy) Zuratt. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Millersville University in 1986. She worked at Merck & Co Pharmaceutical Company in West Point for 30 years. Her longest and most loved job there was Manager of Engineering for Merck West Point Water Utilities. She loved her job and was...

John R. Szuchan, Jr., 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Paoli Hospital. Born on February 24, 1938 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son on the late John and Kathryn A. (Olearsek) Suchan. He worked as a Tire Builder for Goodrich Tire Company in Oaks, PA and then maintenance at St. Peter's Place and Episcopal House. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church and formerly Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  He was a member of the...

Timothy J. Swift, 53, of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Seasons Hospice. Born on March 23, 1967 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Clyde and Niome C. (Stolecz) Swift. He work in the Mill at Tague Lumber in Phoenixville. He loved music, playing drums, and having fun. He is survived by his sister, Terri Lynn Toth. Nieces and nephews, Ernest Jr., Jake, Julie, and Lindsay. He was preceded in death by sister, Deborah Rivenbark and brother, Randy...