Obituaries
Rita M. Gazzillo
Feb 1, 2026
Rita M. Gazzillo, 81 passed on to another life peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Born & raised in Phoenixville, PA she was the loving daughter of the late Thomas & Elizabeth (Bellock) O’Connor. She was the loving wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” V. Gazzillo and proud mother of Lisa Marie (Gazzillo) wife of Patrick...
Joseph M. Bilash
Feb 1, 2026
Joseph M. Bilash, 81, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Born on April 20, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Michael J. and Julia (Winnick) Bilash.
A proud graduate of Phoenixville High School in 1963, Joseph remained an active member of his community. He showed his commitment to youth athletics as a referee...
Donna M. Sparano
Jan 27, 2026
Donna M. (Breslin) Sparano, 82, wife of the late Louis J. "Skeeter" Sparano, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at home after a brief illness.
Born on August 20, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Donald A. and Elizabeth T. (Manion) Breslin.
She graduated from St. Pius High School in the Class of...
Norma J. Cutler
Jan 25, 2026
Norma Johanna Guezen Cutler, 87, passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2026. Born in Detroit, MI on May 5, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Fredrik and Cornelia Guezen, and sister to the late Fred (Margie) Guezen.
After graduating from Wayne State University as a dietician, Norma married Edward Cutler and started a family. Her science career took a...
Naomi C. Minarcik
Jan 24, 2026
Naomi C. (Miller) Minarcik, age 97, of East Vincent Township, PA passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026, at Phoebe Berks in Wernersville, PA. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony W. Minarcik.
Born on July 18, 1928, in Millvale, PA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Clyde and Coletta (Kress) Miller. Naomi dedicated a significant part...
Aurria Jade Anderson
Jan 22, 2026
Aurria Jade Anderson, of Royersford, PA, passed away at Reading hospital on January 22, 2026.
Born January 22, 2026 in Reading, PA she was the daughter of Britni Marie Anderson.
Survivors include her brother,Trystan Anderson-Bean, grandparents Mark and Michelle Irwin, great-grandparents, John and Ann Sabol, and great aunt, Deborah Sabol.Services will be private
Robert H. Firestone
Jan 20, 2026
Robert Herman Firestone, 88, husband of Mary Louise (Kozma) Firestone of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Born on June 21, 1937 in Conshohocken, PA he was the son of the late Marian (Hampton) Firestone and Henry Firestone. From the age of 5 he resided in Phoenixville, where he grew up with his grandparents and aunt and uncle,...
Anthony Zabicki, Jr.
Jan 20, 2026
Anthony F. Zabicki, Jr., 69, of Roxborough, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Born on July 23, 1956 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Anthony F. Zabicki, Sr. and Isabelle (Wisniewski) Zabicki.
A proud graduate of Phoenixville High School and the University of Pennsylvania, Anthony dedicated his professional life to the legal field as an Attorney...
Romaine H. Strutynski
Jan 15, 2026
Romaine H. (Keller) Strutynski, 89, wife of the late Robert J. Strutynski of Douglassville, PA passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Catherine G. (Shearer) Keller.
She worked for Peoples National Bank in Norristown and AP deSanno and Sons for 26 years.
She is survived...
Jean M. Schwartz
Jan 14, 2026
Jean Marie (Mackey) Schwartz, 77, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born on December 12, 1948, in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Detwiler) Mackey.
Jean graduated from Phoenixville High School and furthered her education at Katharine Gibbs Business School. Her professional journey included a notable tenure with...
Elizabeth A. Smrek
Jan 11, 2026
Elizabeth A. (Hritz) Smrek, 93, wife of the late Andrew V. Smrek, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family of Laura Keen , Dylan Mitchell and her son Robert.
Born on April 4, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Bellock) Hritz.
She...
Arnold L. Stephens, Sr.
Jan 8, 2026
Arnold L. Stephens, Sr., aged 83, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on January 8, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Olga I. (Quinones) Stephens.
Born on June 11, 1942, in Nashville, TN, Arnold honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for five years before relocating to Phoenixville, PA, in 1965. His professional journey included working at 7-11,...
Charlene H. Cockerham
Jan 8, 2026
Charlene (Hilton) "Cindy" Cockerham, 90, wife of the late William E. Cockerham of Pughtown, PA passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Born on November 29, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Charles O. and Mildred E. (Reuter) Hilton.
She worked as a Mortgage Broker and was a member of the Real Estate Association of Chester...
Paul Gerald Gausch
Jan 5, 2026
Paul Gerald Gausch, 76, husband of Jeanne (Grace) Gausch of Limerick, PA formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at home.
Born on December 29, 1949 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Laurence P. and Angeline M. (Vicchio) Gausch.
He was a proud graduate of Villanova University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration...
Stanley P. Ciostek
Jan 4, 2026
Stanley P. Ciostek, 81, of Audubon, PA formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Born on January 3, 1945 in Germany he was the son of the late Peter Ciostek and Maria (Salomon) Ciostek Borodecki.
A proud graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1964, Stanley went on to further his education at Pierce Junior College in Philadelphia...
Frank W. Andrews
Jan 2, 2026
Frank W. Andrews, 85, husband of the late Nancy J. (Benjamin) Andrews of Downingtown, PA passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Born on May 27, 1940 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Dr. Emrys W. and J. Frances (Spare) Andrews.
He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School and then worked as an Industrial Heating Specialist for...
Albert VanBrunt
Jan 1, 2026
Albert VanBrunt, 74, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away at Paoli Hospital on January 1st, 2026.
Born on November 30, 1951, in Wilmington, DE he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Blye) VanBrunt.
He was employed by SMS Great Valley for many years as a systems analyst and programmer.
He was a member of Boys Scouts of America where he acted...
Gary M. Stec, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
Gary M. Stec, Sr., 70, husband of Sharon M. (Wood) Stec of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 in Lankenau Hospital surrounded by family.
Born on January 29, 1955 he was the son of the late Frank Stec and Verna (Zsenyuch) Stec.
He graduated from Northern Chester County Technical School in 1972 and dedicated 50 years to AC Miller...
Dolores B. "Dee" Sirgenson
Dec 31, 2025
Dolores (Batzel) "Dee" Sirgenson, 92, wife of the late Robert F. Sirgenson, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Born on September 27, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry C. and Cecilia A. (Roman) Batzel.
Throughout her life, Dee dedicated herself to her family, initially as a homemaker and later contributing in...
Carol Ann Bazik
Dec 30, 2025
Carol Ann Bazik, 82, wife of Michael J. Bazik, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 peacefully at home with her husband by her side
Born on September 14, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Ann Mildred (Meisle) Bertram and the late Joseph H. Bertram.
Throughout her career, she contributed her skills working...
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