Obituaries

Edith Gorman

Edith Gorman

Feb 14, 2023

Edith (Leibovitz) Gorman, 91, wife of the late Irvin Gorman of Wynnewood, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

 

Born on November 29, 1931 in South Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ida (Freed) Leibovitz.

 

She graduated from South Philadelphia Girls High School and then worked as a Bookkeeper.

 

Edith loved...

George Raymond Havrilak

George Raymond Havrilak

Feb 13, 2023

George Raymond Havrilak, 90, husband of the late Margaret L. (Emery) Havrilak of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.

 

Born on April 28, 1932 in Beaverdale, PA, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Valko) Havrilak.

 

George served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for...

Albert R. Wiegert

Albert R. Wiegert

Feb 12, 2023

Albert R. Wiegert, 60, husband of Susan A. (Raichle) Davis-Wiegert of Elverson, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home following a long illness.

 

Born on June 21, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Robert and Gerda (Naeve) Wiegert.

 

Al started the police academy in November...

Sara M. "Sissy" (Kraft)  Fritz

Sara M. "Sissy" (Kraft) Fritz

Feb 9, 2023

 

Sara M. "Sissy" (Kraft) Fritz, 77, of East Coventry Township passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at home on Thursday, February 9, 2023.   Born on March 3, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sara "Sally" (Favinger) Kraft.   She graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1964 and worked at Graphic Packaging...

Joseph M. Mandrusiak

Joseph M. Mandrusiak

Feb 9, 2023

Joseph M. Mandrusiak, 65, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at home.   Born on May 2, 1957 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Iwan and Anna (Skowpin) Mandrusiak.  He worked at National Rolling Mill, Phoenixville Steel Corp, and more recently he enjoyed working at Meadowbrook Golf Course and Kimberton Golf Course....

Carol Ann Welch

Carol Ann Welch

Feb 3, 2023

Carol Ann Welch (nee Ehardt), 75, retired reference librarian, died at her home in Phoenixville, PA, on February 3, 2023, after a prolonged battle with a brain tumor.

Carol was born on December 8, 1947, in Rochester, PA, to Frederick and Aris M. Ehardt. 

She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University with a bachelor’s degree in English. The daughter...

Deborah M. "Deb" Kuchta

Deborah M. "Deb" Kuchta

Feb 3, 2023

Deborah M. (Streck) Kuchta, 69, of Boyertown passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2023 with family by her side.

Born January 23, 1954 on Staten Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence & Lorraine (Bradley) Streck.

Deborah was employed for many years in the real estate field and most recently worked as an administrator for Comcast

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Joan P. Weiss

Joan P. Weiss

Jan 30, 2023

Joan P. (Raubfogel) Weiss, 90, wife of the late Sydney H. Weiss of Audubon, PA formerly of Phoneixville, PA passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Born on May 23, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Max and Effie (Rovner) Raubfogel.

She graduated from Overbrook High School and studied at Temple University.

Joan was a...

Connie L. (Egolf) Gerber

Connie L. (Egolf) Gerber

Jan 21, 2023

Connie L. (Egolf) Gerber, 64, of Pottstown, PA  passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in the Reading Hospital

 

She was born on May 22, 1958 in Pottstown, PA and was the daughter of Irene E. (Epright) Egolf and the late Bruce C. Egolf.

 

Connie worked at the Seven Stars Inn for over 30 years.

 

In addition...

Barbara A. Rowe

Barbara A. Rowe

Jan 12, 2023

Barbara A. (Lowman) Rowe, 81, wife of the late Richard A. Rowe of Ephrata, PA passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Born on September 7, 1941 in Valdese, NC, she was the daughter of the late George and Nell (Piercy) Lowman.

She graduated from Phoenixville High School.

She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Smith-Klein Pharmaceutical in Conshohocken.

She...

David Winfield "Winnie" Boyer

David Winfield "Winnie" Boyer

Jan 12, 2023

David Winfield "Winnie" Boyer, 69, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.Born on June 9, 1953 in Danville, PA he was the son of the late Norman W. and Katherine P. (McIndoe) Boyer.He was a cook most of his working life. Dave enjoyed taking care of his dogs and cats, listening to music, and motorsports.He is survived...

Sharon (Volk) Lyng

Sharon (Volk) Lyng

Jan 10, 2023

Born in Buffalo, NY on September 5, 1943, Sharon Lyng passed away on the evening of January 10, 2023 after a long and busy life.

Sharon attended school in Angola, NY where her family lived along the beaches of Lake Erie. She began a career as an elevator operator in the Blue Cross building in Downtown Buffalo wearing one white glove to...

Dominic A. "Curly" Dellaquila

Dominic A. "Curly" Dellaquila

Jan 9, 2023

Dominic A. "Curly" Dellaquila, 90, husband of the late Shirley "Bunny" (Hartzell) Dellaquila passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.

 

Curly was born on December 29, 1932 in Phoenixville.  He was the only child of the late Andrew and Nancy (Cutillo) Dellaquila.  He was a lifelong member of St. Mary of...

Anthony E. "Tony" Rowan

Anthony E. "Tony" Rowan

Jan 8, 2023

Anthony E. "Tony" Rowan, 59, husband of Alice A. Piekarski of Royersford, PA passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

 

Born on October 26, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Helen Marie (Dzuryachko) Keiser wife of Joseph Keiser and the late Joseph Rowan.

 

He graduated from Spring-Ford High School.

 

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John J. Irey, Jr.

John J. Irey, Jr.

Jan 7, 2023

John J. Irey, Jr., 87 of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Paoli Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Valerai (Umstead) Irey of 52 years.

 

He was born on July 17, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA to the late John J. Irey, Sr. and Elizabeth Mowrey.  He served in the US Navy during the Korean...

James J. Morgitan

James J. Morgitan

Jan 6, 2023

James "Jim" Morgitan, 68, of Phoenixville, PA peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was the loving husband of Judith (Pianelli) Morgitan and dedicated, proud father of son, James J. Morgitan, Jr. and daughter, Elizabeth J. Morgitan.

Jim was a 1972 graduate of the Northern Chester County Technical School. He worked for Steiner Machine Shop in...

Francine R. Layne

Francine R. Layne

Jan 4, 2023

Francine R. Layne, 59, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

 

Born on September 21, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Alonzo E. and Ruth M. (Nelligan) Layne.

 

She graduated in June of 1985 from Chester County Intermediate Unit Learning Center.

 

Francine was an avid gymnast who participated in...

Harold Strauss

Harold Strauss

Jan 4, 2023

Harold Strauss, 98, formerly of the Detroit Area of Michigan and most recently of Horsham, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in his residence at the Horsham Center for Jewish Life. 

Born on April 7, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN, he was a son of the late Morris & Frances (Posnosky) Strauss. 

Harold graduated Short Hill High School...

Eva Lee Bearden

Eva Lee Bearden

Dec 31, 2022

Eva Lee Bearden, 95 yrs old went home to be with the LORD on Dec 31st, 2022.

 

She was born on Sept 1,1927 in Southern Pines, NC to the late Alex and Betty Jane Martin.

 

She was the third of five sisters, Lucille, Pearl, Carrie, and Mary Jane. She attended primary and secondary schools in Southern Pines....

Matthew Pinciotti

Matthew Pinciotti

Dec 31, 2022

Matthew Pinciotti, 38, husband of Lisa M. (Defibaugh) Pinciotti of East Coventry, PA passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Together they have three beautiful children: Dylan, Declan and Ben.   Born on February 13, 1984 in Philadelphia, PA he was the fourth son of Stephen J. Pinciotti (husband of Susan Snow) and Linda (Wright) Hollenbach (wife of Roy Hollenbach).   Matt was a dedicated Security Technician at NextGen as well as a...

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