Obituaries
George Christopher Ponis
Mar 22, 2023
George Christopher Ponis, 63, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at home of natural causes.
Born on June 14, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late George E. "Duke" Ponis and Mary Jane (Lynch) Ponis.
He was a Union Carpenter and then started his own painting business.
Chris was a lover of...
Sandra K. Rittenbaugh
Mar 17, 2023
Sandra Kay Rittenbaugh, 67, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at home.
Born on September 16, 1955 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Clarence L. Rittenbaugh, Jr. and Mary Benedetto.
She is survived by her sister, Carole Colgan and brother, Corky husband of Deb Rittenbaugh.
There will be no services.
Marie Elena Theresa Joyce
Mar 16, 2023
Marie Elena Theresa Joyce, age 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by family in Chester County. Marie Elena was born on October 27, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA; cherished daughter of Rita DeMarco (nee: Donio); beloved wife of James F. Joyce, Jr.; loving mother of Hayley; dear sister of Samantha (Jim) McQuillan. Marie Elena is also survived...
Thelma L. Heath
Mar 14, 2023
Thelma L. (Wallace) Heath, 79, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Born on July 16, 1943 in Marstellar, PA she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel (Bloom) Wallace.
She was a member of Grace Assembly of God, Spring City.
She is survived by her sisters and brother:
Goldie Smith;
Ella...
Marie Coyle
Mar 8, 2023
Marie Coyle, 103, beloved wife of the late Francis J. Coyle, of Phoenixville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in her residence.
Born on September 8, 1919 in Philadelphia, PA she was the last surviving daughter of the late Justice and Mary (Warrington) Spicer.
Marie was an active member of St. Basil the Great...
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
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
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
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.
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.
...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...