Obituaries
Joseph J. Scaduto
Jun 25, 2024
Joe Scaduto was born September 22, 1935, in Norristown, PA and died on June 25, 2024 in Phoenixville, PA. He was 88 years old.
Joe has described the YMCA swim team as “…the place that prevented me from becoming a juvenile delinquent…” It also was the place where he began to satisfy his inquisitive nature and his love of people.
This...
Ruth M. Edes
Jun 12, 2024
(Martha) Ruth McKnight (Olds) Edes was born on November 20, 1923 in West Philadelphia to the late Andrew John and Ethel (Gorman) McKnight. She had one brother, Bill, who has passed. They attended Harrington Elementary, Shaw Junior High, and West Philadelphia High Schools. At the age of six, Ruth began to sing in choirs as 2nd soprano and continued into...
May Piekarski
Jun 12, 2024
May Piekarski, 85, wife of the late Joseph Piekarski passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
She was born on July 13, 1938 to the late Ustin and Sophia (Kacewich) Haiduck. May was 1 of 13 children.
Raised in Philadelphia where she met the love of her life Joseph and went on to have three daughters. The Late Susan...
George P. "Butch" Harig
Jun 11, 2024
George P. "Butch" Harig, 81, husband of the late Julia (Calabretta) Harig of Douglassville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Born on December 1, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Paul Harig, the late Gloria (Rosenberger) (Harig) Gray and step-father Robert J. Gray.
He proudly served in the United State Marine Corps from 1960 to...
Mary Kate Commiskey
Jun 10, 2024
Mary Kate (Williams) Commiskey, 63, wife of John J. Commiskey, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at home.
Born on April 23, 1961 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of Marian Ann (McLaughlin) Williams and the late John K. Williams, Jr.
Mary worked as an Academic Advisor at Immaculata University. In addition to her advising role,...
Joan C. Barbera
May 28, 2024
Joan C. (Redmond) Barbera, 87, wife of the late Stephen J. Barbera of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at home.Born on November 4, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Boyd and Mary Eleanor (Baum) Redmond.Joan focused mainly on being a great single mother of her three children and later attained...
Agnes M. Omilak
May 28, 2024
Agnes M. Omilak, 92, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.Born on July 1, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Christine (Yanoviak) Omilak.She worked at the West Company in Phoenixville, PA.She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Catholic Women's Slovak Union.She is survived by nieces...
Jean S. Neiman
May 27, 2024
Jean (Schmehl) Neiman, 91, wife of the late Frederick B. Neiman, III, of Kimberton, PA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at home.Born on September 30, 1932 in Kimberton, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and E. Beatrice (Quigg) Schmehl.She graduated Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1950.She was an active member of St. Peter's...
Peter J. McNamara
May 27, 2024
Peter J. McNamara, 87, husband of Carole A. (Shaft) McNamara of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.Born on June 29, 1936 he was the son of the late John and Anne (O'Brien) McNamara.Peter graduated from West Catholic High School. He was proud to have served in the Marines. Pete was a Banker for 20 years at Continental...
Kathleen M. Metzgar
May 26, 2024
Kathleen M. (Nalis) Metzgar, 69, of Spring City, PA passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.Born on September 23, 1954 in Marion Heights, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Barbara T. (Pupo) Nalis.She was a graduate of Phoenixville Area High School. Kathleen was a talented Stenographer and Secretary in the insurance industry and later worked...
Stella L. Viola
May 23, 2024
Stella L. (Mitchell) Viola, 93, wife of the late Michael J. Viola of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at home.Born on March 26, 1931 in North Wales, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Elma F. (Burke) Mitchell.Stella worked at Automatic Timing Controls in King of Prussia and retired in 1991. She...
Cynthia L. Tyler
May 11, 2024
Cynthia L. Tyler, 67, wife of George D. Quay of Royersford, PA passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.Born on September 24, 1956 in Potttown, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (March) Tyler.Cynthia was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School, Class of 1974.She worked as a Security Officer for Ursinus University.She enjoyed collecting antiques.In addition...
Helen B. Paster
May 6, 2024
Helen B. (Durchin) Paster, 76, wife of the late Ronald P. Paster of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.Born on September 29, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Litchko) Durchin.Helen was a loving wife, mom, sister, and mom-mom.Helen enjoyed spending summers and making memories with her only grandson, Greyson, in Las Vegas,...
Elsie A. Kovach
May 5, 2024
Elsie A. (Colatosti) Kovach, 97, wife of the late Alexander C. Kovach of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024.Born on October 3, 1926 in Stowe, PA she was the daughter of the late Sabastian and Mary (Panfile) Colatosti.Elsie began work at Parson and Baker Knitting Mill, before going on to run the cafeteria at the West Company....
Evelyn Vera Lear
Apr 30, 2024
Evelyn Vera "Dolly" (Hill) Lear, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2024. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Lear of Phoenixville, PA.Evelyn was born on October 1, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to the late Dock and Sophie (Washington) Hill. Her family moved to Phoenixville, PA when she was very young. She attended Phoenixville...
David S. Knauer
Apr 28, 2024
David S. Knauer, 64, of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.Born on April 15, 1960 he was the son of the late Robert H. Knauer, Sr. and Lorraine (Readman) Knauer.He was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church. He was a Sexton at church and also on the bowling team. He was also a member of...
Maryanne Bradford
Apr 27, 2024
Maryanne (Rudick) Bradford, 91, wife of the late Dean G. Bradford of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.Born on August 5, 1932 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Annie (Moskal) Rudick.She was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School. She started working at Lebow's Furniture and then was a receptionist for...
Donald L. Wickward
Apr 21, 2024
Donald L. Wickward, 83, husband of the late Sandra (Lilley) Wickward of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024.Born on July 15, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Joseph S. Wickward and Gladys (Ward) Nagy.He worked as a Machinist for Weidemann Machine Company. He enjoyed hunting, flying radio controlled airplanes, and general "tinkering".Donald...
Joyce M. Rittenhouse
Apr 20, 2024
In memoriam,
Joyce Major Rittenhouse, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left a hole in our hearts when she passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 90. Joyce was born in Ottawa, Canada on March 16, 1934 to Omer and Yvonne D’Amour Major but at age 5, she was moved to Strafford, PA to live and be raised...
Gerrit J. Dobson
Apr 19, 2024
Gerrit J. Dobson, Sr., 85, husband of the late Joan M. (Bonsall) Dobson of Kimberton, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by his children.
Born on February 17, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, Gerrit was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Kersbergen) Dobson. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving in the United States Army from 1959...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
