All Obituaries

Thomas Gene Grubbs, 79 passed away on January 13, 2021, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana from complications of COVID-19.  Gene was born on April 1, 1941, in Danville, VA. He was the son of the late James C. and Delia A. Grubbs. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 53 years, Linda Jean Grubbs. He was also preceded in death by sister, Ann Grubbs Hoskins; and brothers James C. Grubbs, Jr. and Calvin J. Grubbs. Gene is survived by two children and four...

Katherine A. "Dolly" (Miller) Yusko, 85, wife of the late Joseph R. Yusko passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Born on February 10, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (McCoy) Miller. She graduated from Norristown High School. She worked as a Teller and in Customer Service at Industrial Valley Bank and then Phoenixville Federal Bank and Trust for over 30 years, retiring in 2001.  She then worked as a Programs Coordinator at TriCounty...

H. Richard Merriken, 84, husband of Linda K. Merriken of Collegeville, PA passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 after a brief illness. Born on August 10, 1936 at Germantown Hospital, Richard was the son of the late Harry R. Merriken and Ruth L. Adams. Richard graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1955.  He was a hard worker, who spent the next 40 years as an Electrician and member of IBEW Local Union 98 North, formerly 380. In his retirement, Richard enjoyed bird watching and...

Margaret Mary (Refi) Dougherty, June 6, 1932 - April 30, 2021, 88, wife of the late Joseph Edward Dougherty, October 11, 1931 - October 28, 1985, 54 of Phoenixville, PA, Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late James Refi 1907-1977 and Irene (Kelemen) Refi 1909-2004. She graduated from Phoenixville Area High School and then worked for 16 years at the West Company. Margaret loved home improvements, sewing, gardening, and going for long drives. She is survived by 3...

Irene (Mychalus) Yosko Schrader, 74, wife of late Charles Schrader of Charlestown, PA passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at home. Born on Jul 27, 1946 in Germany she was the daughter of the late Eugeneius and Maria (Gural) Mychalus. She was a Nurse and worked at Phoenixville Hospital, Valley Forge Army Hospital, and Phoenixville Manor. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church. She was involved in Vision Corps.  Earlier she was active in activities at Holy...

Dorothy V. (Essick) Cooke, 93, wife of the late Ernest R. Cooke, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Manatawny Manor. She was born on April 24, 1927, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Oliver and Elma (Buzzard) Essick. She is survived by 5 children: Ernest R. Cooke, III (Doreen); Gail Cooke Stagner (Eugene); David W. Cooke; Brenda Kehler (Gary); Dottie Powell (Craig). 5 Grandchildren, Kelly Cook, Justin Cook, Rachel Powell, Courtney Powell, and...

Ronald L. Famous, 67, loving husband of Donna M. (Karkoska) Famous of Charlestown died at home on Friday April 23, 2021. Born on July 27, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA he was a son of the late Richard L. and Mary A. (McGranahan) Famous. In addition to his beloved wife Donna, he is survived by six daughters:  Natalie Famous (Steven De Prado), Michell Famous (Norman Leeser), Rachell Townsend (Charles), Danielle Famous (Ryan Carver), Katrina Famous (Neil Belcher)...

Donna M. Jones, 69, wife of Farris J. Griffin of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at home. Born on October 4, 1951 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Gearhart) Rice. She graduated from Conestoga High School. Donna was the Administrative Assistant at Villanova Law School Alumni Office for 26 years, Shire for 5 years, and when she retired was a Dental Assistant for Advanced Dental in Phoenixville. Family was her life.  She...

Frederick A. Schell, Jr., 47, of Spring City, PA passed away in his home on Thursday, April 22, 2021 unexpectedly of natural causes. Born on February 17, 1974 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son on Frederick A. Schell, Sr. and Theresa (Saar) Undeck. He graduated from Spring-Ford High School, class of 1992. He worked in the Maintenance Department at Victory Brewery in Downingtown, PA. In addition to his parents he is survived by 3 daughters: Shelby Schell; Brianna Schell; Chelsey...

Richard R. Iswalt, Sr., 75, beloved husband of Madeline (Stillman) Iswalt of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by his adoring wife and children. Born on September 21, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Iswalt. Richard worked at Worthington Armstrong Venture Enterprise in Malvern, PA for 23 years before his retirement.. He was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...