Obituaries
George T. Yenchick, Jr.
Jun 2, 2023
George T. Yenchick, Jr., 69, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday evening, June 2, 2023 in the Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on May 29, 1954 in Phoenixville, he was the oldest son of the late George T. and Margaret (McCann) Yenchick.
George worked for Pejey's Auto Body in Phoenixville, was a volunteer driver for West End Fire Company, and...
Donald M. Wallence
May 30, 2023
Donald M. Wallence, 77, husband of Joan I. (Yashura) Wallence of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on April 12, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Paul Wallence, Jr. and Mary (Rudzik) Wallence.
He was the Owner/Operator of Don Wallence Auto Sales in Spring City for 47 years...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Irwin
May 28, 2023
Elizabeth "Betsy" Irwin, 68, wife of Michael Irwin of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on February 8, 1955 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late William Streeper and Alice (Hiscock) Coryell and was a step-daughter to the late William Coryell. She was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School...
Bruce I. Bennett
May 28, 2023
Bruce I. Bennett, 76, husband of Bonnie M. (Wambold) Bennett of East Coventry, PA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home.
Born on September 19, 1946 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Verl and Jeanette (Sorensen) Bennett.
Bruce served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a Plant...
Mary Lou Tate
May 25, 2023
Mary Lou (Wachowski) Tate, 79, wife of Russell O. Tate of Pottstown, PA passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home.
Born on October 19, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Woyden) Wachowski.
She was a graduate of St. Matthew's High School in Conshohocken, PA.
She was a Secretary for General...
Raymond A. Swanson
May 20, 2023
Raymond A. Swanson, 68, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on February 12, 1955 in Destin, FL he was the son of the late William P. Swanson, Sr. and Helen M. (Vogel) Swanson.
He was a Steelworker at National Rolling Mills and Worthington Steel in Malvern.
He was a social member of...
Virginia "Ginny" Domarasky
May 20, 2023
Virginia "Ginny" (Fetterman) Domarasky, age 90 years old, of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born on October 2, 1932 in Shamokin, PA she a daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Tartar) Fetterman. Ginny worked as a Reading Aide for the Phoenixville School District within its elementary schools.She was member of the...
Teresa M. Sweigart
May 17, 2023
Teresa M. (Ianni) Sweigart, 85, wife of the late Frank L. Sweigart of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at home.
Born on October 1, 1937 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Martinelli) Ianni.
Teresa was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed housecleaning over the years.
She was a...
Emilia M. Previtera
May 16, 2023
Emilia (Martello) Previtera, 88, wife of the late Salvatore Previtera passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (after a valiant three year battle with cancer).
Born with dual Italian/American citizenship on December 26, 1934 in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy she was the daughter of the late Saverio and Teresa (Papasodero) Martello.
As a young child in rural Italy, she was...
James Sallad
May 10, 2023
James Sallad, 78, of Phoenixville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born November 8, 1944 in Sparta, GA he was a son of the late Elijah and Christine Sallad.
James is survived by 2 children:Daughter, Jennifer Baxter-SalladSon, James Sallad, Jr.,
He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren Jairus Sallad, Melody Jackson & Journey Carter
Sister, Christine...
Rosemarie Schrump-Dettra
May 8, 2023
Rosemarie Schrump-Dettra, 82, wife of John Dettra of Royersford, PA and the late Harry H. Schrump, III passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at home.
Born on October 10, 1940 in Malvern, PA she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Helen V. (Taylor) Rittenbaugh.
She was an Administrative Assistant for Specht Realty in Pottstown.
She loved...
Barbara J. Rowland
May 7, 2023
Barbara J. (Frock) Rowland, 77, wife of the late Robert M. Rowland of Birchrunville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.Born on January 17, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Frock Sr, Dorothy (White) (Frock) Urban and Irwin Urban.She worked as a Phone Operator at J.C. Penney in King of Prussia for 20 years.She...
Walter Gumpper
May 3, 2023
Dear friends,
Ann, Robert and Jean wanted to take this opportunity to personally share with you that our dad, Walter, passed away unexpectedly but very peacefully on May 3rd, at Parkland Hospital in Derry, NH.
For most of his life, he resided in Pennsylvania. For the past 10 years, he resided at Birch Heights senior living...
Donnatella E. Franciosa Linder
Apr 28, 2023
Donnatella E. Franciosa Linder, 81, wife of Dr. Edward F. Linder, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023 at home.
Born on August 3, 1941 in Sessano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Esterina (DiIanni) Franciosa. Donna was named after St. Donato’s Church in her hometown. She lived in Italy until...
Michael T. Bedford
Apr 24, 2023
Michael T. Bedford, 72, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Born on September 20, 1950 he was the son of the late John G. and Helen E. (Miller) Bedford.
He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School.
He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #1374 in Phoenixville.
Michael...
Jane E. McGray
Apr 24, 2023
Jane E. McGray, 81, wife of the late Charles W. McGray, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on June 21, 1941 in Allentown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Gladys (Kunkle) Wetherhold.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah; her son, Charles; and her granddaughter, Erin.
Funeral services...
Barbara E. Chapay
Apr 23, 2023
Barbara E. (Krause) Chapay, 94, wife of the late Thomas J. Chapay of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Born on December 18, 1928 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Russel and Thelma Volpe (Isett).
She worked for Wyeth Laboratories in Great Valley as a label machine operator until her retirement.
Barbara was...
Erik J. Brangalis
Apr 17, 2023
Erik J. Brangalis, 49, of Elverson, PA passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.Born on June 17, 1973 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Nancy C. (Mattis) Brangalis and the late L. Gunnar Brangalis.He graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School Class of 1991.Erik worked for Tom Oats, Stanley Steemer, D'Ambrosio Dodge, Leisure Equipment, Berks-Mont Camping, and then...
Frank M. Weisner
Apr 16, 2023
Frank M. Weisner, 90, loving husband of the late Nora Peggy (Kane) Weisner of Hallman's Hill, Upper Providence Township passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born on April 23, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Anna (Weisner) Fields and raised by his grandparents Katherine and Michael Weisner.
Frank served in the...
Dale B. Reichenbach
Apr 10, 2023
Dale Reichenbach, 67, passed peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023 surrounded by his family, following a valiant battle with multiple myeloma.
Son of the late Carl and Claire Reichenbach, he was born and raised in Lansdale, PA. He was employed by North Penn Water Authority for 46 years, taking on new positions throughout his tenure and eventually assuming the position...