Obituaries
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...
Joann F. Reilly
Apr 10, 2023
Joann Reilly, 84, wife of the late John F. Reilly Jr of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Born on February 24, 1939 in West Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Draude) Feeser.
Joann was remembered by much of the community as a Crossing Guard carrying her stop sign at Gay...
Pasquale V. Gazzillo
Apr 9, 2023
Pasquale V. "Pat" Gazzillo, 80, passed on to another life peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Born and raised in Phoenixville, PA he was the loving son of the late Paul and Regina (Cutillo) Gazzillo. He was the loving husband of Rita M. (O'Conner) Gazzillo and proud father of Lisa Marie (Gazzillo) wife of Patrick McGinley,...
Barbara A. Swanson
Apr 9, 2023
Barbara Ann Swanson, 73, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at home.
Born on January 8, 1950 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late William P. Swanson, Sr. and Helen M. (Vogel) Swanson.
She worked for many years as a Caregiver.
Barbara was always "on the go". She especially enjoyed trips to Rock...
Stephen Rinaldi
Apr 7, 2023
Stephen J. Rinaldi, 96, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Born on March 15, 1927 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Tammaro) Rinaldi and attended St. Mary's School.
Steve was a Hairdresser and also owned House of Flowers and Gifts on Main Street in Phoenixville.
He is survived by...
Barbara J. Burgess
Apr 6, 2023
Barbara J. (McClune) Burgess, 81, wife of the late Benjamin C. Burgess, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Born on October 16, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Kovatch) McClune.
She was a member of Charlestown United Methodist Church.
Barbara enjoyed watching her children play sports, bingo,...
Amy M. Webb
Apr 5, 2023
Amy M. (Miller) Webb, 91, wife of the late Donald L. Webb, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Born on August 15, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Mahlon K. Miller, Sr. and Katherine (Ullman) Miller.
After raising her family, Amy worked at National Liberty for 15 years.
She was...
Barbara B. Burk
Apr 3, 2023
Barbara (Banko) Burk, 62, wife of Russell S. Burk of Phoenixville, PA passed away Monday April 3, 2023 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with early onset dementia.
Born on March 31, 1961 in Reading, PA, she was a daughter of the late Cyril and Rita (Haney) Banko.
In addition to her husband she is survived...
Giuseppe DiLello
Apr 3, 2023
Giuseppe DiLello, 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born on December 19,1940 in Mirabello Sannitico, province of Campobasso, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1966, living in Roxborough, suburb of Philadelphia, before moving to his late residence in 2019.
Giuseppe worked as a baker for Tastykake in Philadelphia for 38 years, from...
Jill C. Peirson
Apr 2, 2023
Jill C. Peirson, 63, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at her home.
Born on June 14th, 1959, in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Betty (Taglieber) Peirson.
She was a graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1977. She went on to earn a BA...