Obituaries
Charles P. Gabrill
Jul 30, 2022
Charles P. Gabrill of Phoenixville, known as "Gib" to his family and friends, passed away at the age of 96 on Saturday evening, July 30, 2022. Gib was a devoted husband of 74 years to Mary R. (Coccia) Gabrill.Gib was born on July 3, 1926 in New York City to the late Patrick Gabrill and the late Verna (Sell) (Gabrill)...
Isabel Rudick
Jul 29, 2022
Isabel/Gizella (Nagy) Rudick, age 100, wife of the late Joseph F. Rudick of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, July 29, 2022. Born on February 10, 1922 in Schuylkill Township she was a daughter of the late Shandor and Borbala (Yuhasz) Nagy. Isabel worked at Reichel Laboratories in Kimberton during World War II. She also worked at the Pathway School...
Kathleen A. Vasko
Jul 21, 2022
Kathleen Ann Vasko, age 81, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away at home on July 21, 2022. Born on August 12, 1940, in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John D. Kane, Sr. and Doris (Piersol) Kane, and was the seventh eldest of eight children. She graduated from Bishop Kenrick Catholic High School in 1958.
She married her...
Jack Thomas Rousseau
Jul 21, 2022
Jack Thomas Rousseau, 2 years old, of Pottstown, PA passed away on July 21st at home surrounded by family.
Born on April 28, 2020 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Brian Charles and Kristyn Elizabeth (Loughery) Rousseau. Jack was a fun, energetic and kind little boy. In his two years on this earth, he touched many lives and was...
Jane L. Davis
Jul 15, 2022
Jane L. (Rittenbaugh) Davis, 84, wife of Robert F. Davis, Sr. passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on September 7, 1937 in Malvern, PA she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Helen V. (Taylor) Rittenbaugh.
Jane enjoyed time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed...
William R. Bennett
Jul 9, 2022
William Ralph Bennett
June 26, 1948 - July 9, 2022​
Bill, a longtime resident of Larchmont, NY, gently passed away on July 9, 2022 at age 74 after succumbing to the disease of Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Bill was born in The Bronx, New York to Lucile M. Bennett and Ralph S. Bennett, and moved at a young age...
M. Denise Viola
Jul 8, 2022
Marie Denise Viola, 69, of Phoenixville, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 surrounded by her family in Manatawny Manor, Pottstown.
Born on August 27, 1952 in Phoenixville, PA she was a daughter of Stella (Mitchell) Viola and the late Michael Viola.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Sharon Meloni; her brothers, Allen Viola...
Anne S. Gausch
Jul 5, 2022
Anne Gausch, age 86, of Phoenixville, wife of the late Francis Gausch, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 13, 1936 in Phoenixville to Willard and Anna Simes. She was preceded in death by her brother Willard “Butch” Simes.
She is survived by five children - Deb...
Rosemarie J. Schmidt
Jul 2, 2022
Rosemarie Jane (Prentice) Schmidt, 93, of Milton, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 2, 2022 at Meadowood Retirement Community where she resided for the past 5 years. She was the wife of the late Bill Schmidt.
Born on December 6, 1928 in McKeesport, PA she was the daughter of a Canadian pilot named Harry Prentice and Gertrude...
Richard C. "Rick" Aigeldinger
Jul 1, 2022
Richard C. "Rick" Aigeldinger, 83, husband of the late Constance (Porte) Aigeldinger of Collegeville, PA passed away at home on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born in Paoli on January 27, 1939 to the late Harold R. Aigeldinger and Sylva Marie (Murdoch) Aigeldinger. Rick graduated from Conestoga High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Navy from...
Thomas E. Ackerman
Jun 24, 2022
Thomas E. Ackerman, 70, of Spring City, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Sandra L. (Grealey) Ackerman, who died in 2020.
Born June 10, 1952 in Phoenixville, he was a son of Jean (Ryder) Ackerman and the late John...
Gisela Stern
Jun 23, 2022
Gisela Stern, 90, of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday morning, June 23, 2022. She is survived by her son, Bernard Stern. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pinkus Stern, and sons, Max Stern and Randy Stern.Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Starr and Manavon Streets, Phoenixville, PA beginning...
Roger Joseph Curran
Jun 19, 2022
Roger Joseph Curran, 88, passed away on his birthday and Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Roger was born on June 19, 1934 to Joseph and Mary Curran in Brooklyn, New York. Joseph and Mary added to their family and gave Roger two brothers, Mark and Gregory to round out the house full...
Donna Eileen (Karabin) Moffa
Jun 19, 2022
Donna E. Moffa, 69, wife of 45 years to John F. Moffa of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at home.
Born on June 6, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy (Davis) Karabin.
She worked as a Teacher's Aide at Charlestown Elementary where her co-workers relished her...
Jacquelyn E. Tomko
Jun 17, 2022
Jacquelyn E. (Fritz) Tomko, 89, wife of the late Paul B. Tomko, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday morning, June 17, 2022.
Born on November 21, 1932 in York, PA she was the daughter of the late John H. and A. Margaret (Seidenstricker) Fritz.
She received her RN degree from Bryn Mawr Hospital's School of Nursing.
She was...
William J. Kennelly
Jun 14, 2022
William J. Kennelly, husband of the late Barbara A. (Grossey) Kennelly, passed away on June 14, 2022 in Phoenixville, PA, after a brief illness.
Born on January 2, 1937 to John J. and Marie F. (Robesciewicz) Kennelly, on the north side of Phoenixville, Bill was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption and attended grade school there as well....
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Stufflet
Jun 8, 2022
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Stufflet, 90, wife of the late Joseph G. Stufflet of Port Providence, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at home.
Born on September 11, 1931 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (O'Connell) Hildebrandt.
Betty worked as a Supervisor at the former Pennhurst State School.
She enjoyed going...
Edward R. Villanova
Jun 5, 2022
Edward R. Villanova, 78, husband of the late Nancy E. (Shives) Villanova of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022.Born on January 8, 1944 in Norristown, PA he was the son of the late Leon B. and Florence G. (Ciprero) Villanova.He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea during the Cold War Era. Ed...
Jack R. Farnquist
May 31, 2022
Jack R. Farnquist Sr., 92, Husband of the late Wife, Elizabeth A. Farnquist of Mont Clare, Pa. for 69 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Born on March 23, 1930 in Muskegon Heights Michigan. He was the son of the late William Farnquist and Dorothy Manchesky Farnquist.
Jack was a Korean War Combat Veteran, where he earned the...
Alex R. Breno
May 29, 2022
Alex R. Breno, 85, husband of Eleanor L. (nee Barnansky) Breno of Mt. Airy, MD entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 29, 2022.Born on October 30, 1936 in Endicott, New York he was the son of the late Alex and Ellen (nee Hill) Breno.He served in the United States Army and then worked for the United States Naval...