Obituaries

Alfred P. Burk

Alfred P. Burk

Mar 5, 2023

Alfred P. Burk (aka Pop Pop and known to some as Spud), 88, husband of Marilyn (Rabe) Burk of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at home.   Born on September 10, 1934 in New York, NY he was the son of the late Alfred Burk and Marion (Stark) Kelsey.   Alfred served in the United States...

Kathleen V. "Casey" Breckley

Kathleen V. "Casey" Breckley

Mar 5, 2023

Kathleen V. (Casey) Breckley, 71, wife of Gary W. Breckley of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Providence Place in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Born on December 28, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Leo Casey, Sr. and Margaret (Kingcade) Casey. Kathy attended St. Joseph’s Home for Girls School in Philadelphia. She...

John E. "Jack" Cox

John E. "Jack" Cox

Mar 3, 2023

John E. “Jack” Cox, 95, beloved husband to Mae (Dantonio) Cox, of Chester Springs, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2023 in Paoli Hospital.

Born on February 19, 1928 in Chester, PA he was a son of the late Richard and Effie (Lammey) Cox.

As a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Jack served as a paratrooper in...

Geraldine V. Jacob

Geraldine V. Jacob

Feb 22, 2023

 

Geraldine V. (Putz) Jacob, 90, wife of the late John R. Jacob on Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

 

Born on April 19, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael G. and Anna (Mogilski) Putz.

 

She was formerly a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was attending St....

James T. Quinn, Sr.

James T. Quinn, Sr.

Feb 20, 2023

 

James T. Quinn, Sr. husband of Lorraine V. (Bruno) Quinn of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home in Herndon, VA.

 

Born on January 28, 1933, in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Patrick and Helene (Coyne) Quinn.

 

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

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Eugene R. "Gino" Jowder

Eugene R. "Gino" Jowder

Feb 19, 2023

Eugene R. "Gino" Jowder, 81, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Paoli Hospital.

 Born on August 25, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John P. Jowder, Sr. and Elizabeth (Tirpak) Jowder.

 He graduated from Phoenixville High School and then went on to serve in the United States Navy as a...

Baby Ellie Rose Beeson

Baby Ellie Rose Beeson

Feb 17, 2023

 

"Some only dream of angels. We held one in our arms.”

 

Baby Ellie Rose Beeson, already beloved and cherished daughter of Chelsey McLean and Tyler Beeson, was born still into the world on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Reading Hospital.

Beautiful Baby Ellie Rose was born with her twin sister Sadie Mae. Ellie was slightly younger than her...

Paul A. Shoemaker, Jr.

Paul A. Shoemaker, Jr.

Feb 17, 2023

Paul A. “Lefty” Shoemaker, Jr., age 95, formerly of Nutt Road, Phoenixville, PA, entered into rest on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was the devoted husband of the late Helen (Urban) Shoemaker who preceded him in death in 2022.

Born on July 1, 1927 on “Puddler’s Row” near Phoenix Iron Co. at the base of Starr St. Lefty was the...

Joseph P. Levengood

Joseph P. Levengood

Feb 16, 2023

Joseph P. Levengood, 66, husband of Robin (Cooper) Levengood of Boyertown, PA passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

 

Born on July 29, 1956 in Lebanon, PA he was the son of the late John P. Levengood, Sr. and Agnes (Vancho) Levengood.

 

He graduated from Lebanon High School, Class of 1974.  He was...

Sandra L. (Chup) Supplee

Sandra L. (Chup) Supplee

Feb 15, 2023

Sandra L. (Chup) Supplee, 81, wife of the late Richard D. Supplee of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Born on June 5, 1941 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late John M. and Albena L. (Hornak) Chup.

She graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 1959.

In her early years she worked...

Alfred W. Szydlowski

Alfred W. Szydlowski

Feb 14, 2023

Alfred W. Szydlowski, 92, husband of the late Winifred A. "Winnie" (Cassidy) Szydlowski of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

 

Born on October 20, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Walter and Bertha (Walczak) Szdlowski.

 

He served in the United States Army for two years and United States Air Force...

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...