Obituaries
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...
Robert Jacob Kunsch, Sr.
Dec 27, 2025
Robert Jacob Kunsch, Sr., 95, beloved husband of the late Marian Elizabeth (Doebling) Kunsch, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on December 27, 2025.
Born on April 2, 1930, in Phoenixville, PA, he was the cherished son of the late Jacob and Helen (Katona) Kunsch. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, displaying a commitment to...
Julia Ann Potts
Dec 26, 2025
Julia Ann Varady Potts unfortunately passed away on December 26th, 2025.
Julia was born in Phoenixville Hospital on December 29th, 1970.
Survived by her husband William J. Potts, her son William K Potts, her mother Geraldine Varady and her partner Armando Pellegrin, her brother Joseph J Varady husband of Kathy, her niece Kayla Varady, her nephew Joseph ( Cos) Varady, her Sister...
Donald J. Maxton
Dec 22, 2025
Donald J. Maxton, 91, husband of Judith M. (Westcott) Maxton of East Coventry, PA passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025.
Born on October 29, 1934 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Jones N. and Florence (Schoenstein) Maxton.
He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School. He dedicated two years of his life to service in the United...
Glen Michael Greenawald
Dec 21, 2025
Glen Michael Greenawald, 75, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on December 21, 2025, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on November 3, 1950, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Glen was the son of the late Margaret Marie (Christ) Greenawald and Glen W. Greenawald. He was raised in Schuylkill Haven, PA, where he graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School in...
Bryan F. Hansbury
Dec 14, 2025
Bryan F. Hansbury, age 77, beloved husband of Barbara (Brezski) Hansbury of Phoenixville, PA, peacefully passed away at The Meadows at Shannondell on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Born on June 20, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, Bryan was the cherished son of the late Bernard and Margaret Mary (Lautenbacher) Hansbury. He received his education from the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy...
Dennis E. Trego
Dec 13, 2025
Dennis E. Trego, age 76, beloved husband of Maureen K. (Laudenslager) Trego, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2025, at the Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on December 15, 1948, in Phoenixville, PA, Dennis was the cherished son of the late Edward and Sophie (Sierzega) Trego. He graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 1966, furthering his education with an Associate’s Degree from Peirce...
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...
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