Obituaries

Robert A. Dell

Robert A. Dell

Feb 6, 2024

Robert A. Dell, 84, of Kimberton, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at his home in King of Prussia, PA. 

Born on December 5, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and LaRue (Sellers) Dell. 

Bob worked for Roberts Meat Packing in Kimberton, PA and for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Collegeville, PA. He was...

Paul R. Wood

Paul R. Wood

Feb 6, 2024

Paul R. Wood, 92, husband of the late Janice M. (Kinsey) Wood of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Born on June 8, 1931 in Royersford, PA he was the son of the late Paul D. and Martha (Yeager) Wood.

He worked as a machinist for Sythane - Taylor in Oaks, PA.

Paul enjoyed square dancing with his wife and...

Ronald W. Farrer

Ronald W. Farrer

Feb 5, 2024

Ronald W. Farrer, 76, husband of Phyllis A. (Smith) Farrer of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024.

Born on December 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late David and Ethel Farrer.

He served in the United States Army.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and VFW Post 1564, Phoenixville.

In addition to his...

Dr. Edward F. Linder, Jr.

Dr. Edward F. Linder, Jr.

Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Edward F. Linder, Jr., 88, husband of the late Donnatella E. Franciosa, of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024 at home.

Born on November 23, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Edward F. Linder, Sr. and Helen (McCafferty) Linder.

After graduating from Saint Matthew’s High School in Conshohocken, Ed joined the United...

John L. Hertzog

John L. Hertzog

Feb 2, 2024

John L. Hertzog, 72, husband of Charlotta Rittenhouse Hertzog of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at home.

Born on April 2, 1951 in Norristown, PA he was the son of the late George and Alice (Lavinger) Hertzog.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his son, Erik husband of Cheryl Hertzog.

3 Grandchildren, Addison, Brandon, and Daniella.

Brother,...

Allen R. Ewing

Allen R. Ewing

Jan 30, 2024

Allen R. Ewing, 63, of Royersford, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at home.

Born on August 20, 1960 in Elizabeth City, NC he was the son of James I. and Frances C. (Brickhouse) Ewing.

He was a Steelworker at Liberato Steel Fabricating Company in Spring City for 25 years and attended Grace Assembly of God in Spring City.

He is...

John C. "Jack" Purcell

John C. "Jack" Purcell

Jan 30, 2024

The Purcell family announces the passing of John C. “Jack” Purcell, Jr. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.  While our hearts are heavy sharing this news and we already miss him so much, we’re comforted knowing that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend is now peacefully at rest after a multi-year struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

Jack was born on March...

Judith Ann MacDougal

Judith Ann MacDougal

Jan 29, 2024

Judith A. MacDougal, 82, of North Coventry, PA passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at home.

Born on January 13, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank Barto and Viola (Lightman)  Philipanics.

She is survived by 2 children:

Son, Thomas MacDougal, IV;

Daughter, Melissa Albright.

4 Grandchildren, Tyler, River, Hunter, and TJ.

Great-granddaughter, Kamryn.

Beloved dog, Bella.

She was preceded by her...

Linda M. Brassington

Linda M. Brassington

Jan 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Linda Marie (Zebrowski) Brassington (1975-2024)

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Linda Marie (Zebrowski) Brassington, aged 49, on January 28, 2024, at her home in Phoenixville, PA. Linda, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, left us peacefully after a courageous 15-year battle with breast cancer, surrounded by her loving family and a few...

Lewis J. Cardella

Lewis J. Cardella

Jan 26, 2024

Lewis J. Cardella, 82, husband of Janet M. (Hughes) Cardella of East Coventry Township, PA passed away at home on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Born on January 18, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late James and Emilia (Posa) Cardella.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and retired from Verizon after 31 years.

Lewis...

Evelyn A. Spitz

Evelyn A. Spitz

Jan 26, 2024

Evelyn A. (Egan) Spitz, 86, wife of the late Ronald J. Spitz of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 in Little Flower Manor, Darby, PA.Born on August 28, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Selma (Awot) Egan.Evelyn worked as an administrative assistant in the Clinical Department at St. Gabriel's Hall....

Nellie B. Milne

Nellie B. Milne

Jan 22, 2024

NELLIE BAKER MILNE, 93  Nellie Baker Milne (Nellie Faye Baker) died Monday, January 22, 2024 after a long illness. In her own words: “I was born to Fred and Grace Baker in Parsons, Tennessee on June 9, 1930.  My parents were farm type people whose first ownership of something was probably a cow.  They struggled of course since that was...

Donald J. Blair

Donald J. Blair

Jan 21, 2024

Donald J Blair 62It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Don on Sunday, January 21, 2024.Don was born October 1, 1961 in Bristol CT. He grew up in Kingston PA. He was the loving son of the late Robert and Dorothy Oliver and Terry Blair. Don was also preceded in death by his brother Jonathan Blair.He...

Kathleen R. James

Kathleen R. James

Jan 20, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" James (nee Reilly), 82, passed away on Saturday January 20th after a brief illness. She was born in West Chester, PA to the late Lawrence "Eagle" Reilly and Alice "Jackie" (Jackson) Reilly. Kathy attended West Chester High School, finishing as part of the class of 1959. She went on to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse at...

Martha J. Blea

Martha J. Blea

Jan 20, 2024

Martha J. (McHugh) Blea, 88 of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday morning, January 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Myrtle (Pass) McHugh and was born on October 24, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA .She was a lifelong resident of Phoenixville and had three children, the late Richard Cage, Jacqueline Mittnacht (wife...

Robert James Weisner

Robert James Weisner

Jan 20, 2024

Robert James Weisner, 64, of Hallman's Hill, Upper Providence Township  passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Born on October 21, 1959 in Abington, PA he was the son of the late Frank M. and Nora Peggy (Kane) Weisner.

Rob was a sports fan. He played football, volleyball, enjoyed fishing, and most especially golfing.

He is survived by brothers and sister:

Dr. Michael J....

Elizabeth Marko

Elizabeth Marko

Jan 19, 2024

Elizabeth Marko, 86, wife of Joseph Marko of Tredyffrin Township passed away in Paoli Hospital on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Born in September 3, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Edith (Ruggiero) Torretti.  

Elizabeth worked as a technical illustrator in the Research Lab at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.  She was active in reenactments...

Edwin E. Stepp

Edwin E. Stepp

Jan 16, 2024

Edwin E. Stepp, 85, husband of Mary Louise (Hefelfinger) Stepp of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at home.Born on October 31, 1938 he was the son of the late Paul E. and Ruth (Reiner) Stepp.He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School class of 1957 and retired from Container Corporation of America.  He was a member...

Willis "Skeebe" Foreman

Willis "Skeebe" Foreman

Jan 14, 2024

Willis "Skeebe" Foreman, 87, husband of Sylvia May (Miller) Foreman of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  Born on May 19th, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Willis D. Foreman and Willabel (Bearden) Foreman.

"Skeebe", as he was known by most family and friends, was a graduate of Phoenixville High School's class...

Dawn Paula Flay

Dawn Paula Flay

Jan 13, 2024

Dawn Paula (Rusbuldt) Flay, 62, wife of Dustin Flay of Charlestown Township passed away in her home on Saturday, January 13, 2024.Born on September 24, 1961 in Meadeville, PA  she was the daughter of Rev. Dr. Richard E. Rusbuldt and the late Florence Louisa (Bose) Rusbuldt.In her early years, Dawn was a dairy farmer before starting her own house cleaning/home...