Obituaries
Patricia Ann Hritz Giampietro
Sep 23, 2026
Patricia Ann Hritz Giampietro
March 3, 1941 - September 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia “Pat” Giampietro.
Pat was a lifelong resident of Phoenixville for 85 years. She loved calling Phoenixville her hometown. She grew up on First Avenue and was surrounded in the neighborhood by family and extended family while she...
John M. Burcin
Sep 17, 2026
John M. Burcin, 85, husband of the late Candace M. (Krause) Burcin, of Advance, NC formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Born on November 9, 1940 in Tamaqua, PA he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krist) Burcin.
John, better known as Jack, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War where...
Eugene N. Robish
Sep 15, 2026
Eugene N. Robish, 97, of Douglasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Audrey Schmidt Robish.
Born on December 15, 1928, Eugene was the son of the late John and Mary (Parvensky) Robish. He grew up in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and attended Phoenixville Area High School and Alliance College. His strong Byzantine faith was an...
David R. Midgley
Sep 15, 2026
David R. Midgley, 91, husband of Carol (Tripner) Midgley, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was the son of the late David R. and Kathryn (Warren) Midgley.Known as Heff or Heffy to his family, Dave was born February 9, 1935 in a house built by his grandfather in Phoenixville, PA. Dave was a long time resident of Valley...
Joseph A. Rudick
Sep 1, 2026
Joseph Alexander Rudick, 75, of Phoenixville, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at Keystone House Hospice in Wyndmoor. Born February 1, 1951, Joe was a lifelong Phoenixville native, born and raised in the community he called home.
Joe graduated from Phoenixville Area High School in 1969. He attended Northeastern Christian Junior College, earning his associate degree, and later graduated from...
Kathleen M. Jensen
Aug 26, 2026
Kathleen Marie (Caba) Jensen, aged 70, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on August 26, 2026.
Born on November 26, 1955, in Champaign-Urbana, IL, she was the first child and only daughter of the late Edward R. and Marie T. (Florino) Caba.
A 1974 graduate of Conestoga High School, Kathleen worked alongside her three brothers for their family business, Total Rental, for many...
Raymond V. McCann, Jr.
Aug 24, 2026
Raymond V. McCann, Jr., 65, of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at home.
Born on May 10, 1961 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Raymond V. McCann, Sr. and Loretta M. (Yosko) McCann.
A 1979 graduate of St. Pius X High School, Raymond dedicated his career to the Laborers' International Union of North America,...
Mark W. Madsen
Aug 24, 2026
Mark William Madsen, 70, of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and children on Monday, August 24, 2026.
He was born on February 6, 1956 in Garden City, MI to the late Robert H. and Catherine A. (Norton) Madsen. When he was ten years old he moved with his family to Phoenixville, PA. There he...
Mary Therese Francis
Aug 21, 2026
Mary Therese (King) Francis, 93, wife of the late Merrill R. Francis of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on August 21, 2026 in the Reading Hospital,
She was born in Phoenixville, PA on October 9, 1932, to the late Edmond and Catharine (Shoemaker) King.
Mary attended St. Mary's Grade School in Phoenixville and Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia. She dedicated many...
Barbara (Grivner) Bone
Aug 21, 2026
Barbara (Grivner) Bone, aged 82, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, at Phoenixville Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William J. Bone, residing in Phoenixville, PA.
Born on June 2, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre, PA, Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late John and Catherine (Yankovich) Grivner. She graduated from Wilkes-Barre Township High School and earned her Licensed Practical...
Russell P. Conway
Aug 18, 2026
Russell P. Conway, 79, of Spring City, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at home.
Born on November 11, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Frank "Al" and Margaret J. (Hojecki) Conway.
He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1964, Russell built a successful career as the owner of a flooring and...
Rodney B. Egolf
Aug 17, 2026
Rodney B. Egolf, 64, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026 in Reading Hospital.
Born on January 30, 1962 in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Bruce C. and Irene E. (Epright) Egolf.
He worked in construction business for many years.
He is survived by his 3 nephews:
Kenneth Egolf;
Joseph Egolf;
Matthew Scholl.
In addition to his parents he was...
Reginald L. "Reg" Rife
Aug 14, 2026
Reginald Larry Rife, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on August 14, 2026 at the age of 89. Reggie was born on November 3, 1936 to Earl and Helen Rife and grew up in Hanover, PA living with his mom, dad, older brother, and younger sister in a studio apartment. From ages 8 – 15, Reggie and his brother Baron spent...
Catherine A. Verish
Aug 7, 2026
Catherine A. (Cushman) Verish, aged 93, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Verish.
Born on May 16, 1933, in Swedesburg, PA, Catherine was the daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine (Jarosz) Cushman. Throughout her career, she worked at J.R. Hollingsworth in Phoenixville and Diamond Glass...
June A. Setzler
Aug 5, 2026
June A. (Metzgar) Setzler, 92, wife of the late Clayton O. Setzler, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Spring Mill.
Born on June 4, 1934 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew S. Metzgar, Sr. and Lenore (Rittenbaugh) Metzgar.
A graduate of Phoenixville High School, she dedicated her career to bookkeeping, working...
Dennis M. "Yock" Dzuryachko
Aug 3, 2026
Dennis Michael "Yock" Dzuryachko, 84 of Mont Clare, passed away on August 3, 2026 at Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on June 8, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA to the late Michael and Mary (Fecak) Dzuryachko.
Dennis lived a life defined by hard work, kindness and devotion to family. He attended the former St. Pius X High School where he was Defensive Lineman of the...
Darryl Behrmann
Aug 2, 2026
Darryl F. Behrmann, 85, husband of Ines Magali (Alvarado) Behrmann of St. David's, PA passed way on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Born on August 11, 1940 in Kenosha, Wisconsin he was the son of the late Fred and Esther (Kirsch) Behrmann.
He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and his Master's Degree from Northeastern University.
He worked as an Aerospace...
Francis G. Lauer
Aug 1, 2026
Francis G. Lauer, 94, husband of the late Dolores M. (Emery) Lauer, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Born on November 20, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John G. and Marie (McKelvey) Lauer.
He attended St. Mary of the Assumption through 8th grade and West Catholic for Boys in Philadelphia, PA, Class...
Linda M. Norris
Jul 29, 2026
Linda M. (Fiore) Norris, 67, loving wife of Rickey F. Norris of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with her family by her side.
In addition to her devoted husband, she is survived by her two daughters, Brooke Norris and Emily Norris, wife of Andrew MacLean; her precious grandson, Norris James MacLean; her grandpup, Otter; and her sister,...
Chester W. Whisler
Jul 26, 2026
Chester “Chet” W. Whisler, 75, husband of Anne (Fuller) Whisler of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Born on August 31,1950 in Phoenixville, PA, Chester was the son of the late Chester W. Whisler, Sr. and Lettie V. (Worth) Whisler.
Chester was a 1968 graduate of Phoenixville High School and worked various jobs throughout his life. Chester worked for...

