Obituaries
Catherine M. Steinmetz
Dec 8, 2025
Catherine M. Steinmetz, 75, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at home.
Born on May 16, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late William R. and Lillian A. (Pronsati) Steinmetz.
She was an Insurance Agent for Murray Insurance Agency, Phoenixville and also Bookkeeping at the Columbia Hotel.
Catherine was a member of St. Ann Catholic...
Elaine Elizabeth Biester
Dec 7, 2025
Elaine Elizabeth (Bursich) Biester, 59, wife of Richard Edward Biester, of Paoli, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Born on December 31,1965 in Drexel Hill, PA she was the daughter of Mary Ann (Siwinski) Bursich and the late Edward A. Bursich.
Elaine was employed by SEI Corp as a project manager and operations specialist for more than 30 years. She...
Robert M. "Bo" Gray
Dec 5, 2025
Robert M. Gray, aged 77, beloved husband of Dolores (Wallence) Gray of Phoenixville, PA passed away on December 5, 2025 at the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, PA.Born on November 11, 1948, in Phoenixville, PA, Bo was the son of the late Robert J. and Gloria (Rosenberger) Gray. A proud 1967 graduate of Phoenixville High School, he was a...
Gail P. Raichle
Dec 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gail P. Raichle, 78, of Phoenixville, PA on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
Born on June 29, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Dunmore) Peirson.
She was a 1965 graduate of Phoenixville High School where she lettered in field hockey and lacrosse.
Gail worked in...
Ronald F. Hartman
Dec 3, 2025
Ronald F. Hartman, 72, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.Born on February 22, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA he was the son of Delores J. (Myers) Hartman and the late Jack E. Hartman.Ron was a 1972 graduate of Methacton High School.He was an Electrician for Universal Machine Company in Stowe.A devoted Philadelphia...
Edward James Higgins
Nov 21, 2025
Edward James Higgins, 91, husband to Geraldine Ann (Kisucky) Higgins for 60 years, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away at home on November 21, 2025.
Born on January 14, 1934, in Trenton, NJ. Ed was the son of the late Bernard and Kathryn (McGovern) Higgins.
Ed graduated from LaSalle College in Philadelphia and served in the Naval Reserves. Ed had a long, successful...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

