Obituaries

Elizabeth V. Labick

Elizabeth V. Labick

May 24, 2022

Elizabeth V. (Vasko) Labick, 95, wife of the late Michael F. Vance and the late Walter Labick of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth V. Vasko.

Elizabeth was a member of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Phoenixville. She was...

Jessica K. Martin

Jessica K. Martin

May 19, 2022

Jessica K. Martin, 41,  of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

 

Born on March 26, 1981 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Joel R. husband of Evelyn M. Martin and Maureen T. (Dornbach) wife of John H. Kling.

 

She worked as a Medical Assistant.

 

Jessica loved children, going for walks, fishing, and...

Joseph R. Brancaleoni

Joseph R. Brancaleoni

May 16, 2022

Joseph R. Brancaleoni, 90, died peacefully at his home in Phoenixville, PA on Monday, May 16, 2022.  He was born at 509 High Street on the Northside to Lucia and Pietro Brancaleoni.  At home Joe was called "Sunny" by his mother after giving birth to three girls.  When she cradled him in her arms saying he was her "sunny boy"...

Edward Thomas Murphy

Edward Thomas Murphy

May 16, 2022

Edward T. Murphy, 57, of Mont Clare, PA husband of Sandra A. "Sandy" Murphy passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.

 

Born on May 3, 1965 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr. and the late Kathleen M. "Kassy" (Dzuryachko) Murphy.

 

In addition to his wife and father he is survived by...

Marianne F. Kondas

Marianne F. Kondas

May 15, 2022

Marianne F. (Schmalhofer) Kondas, 93, wife of the late Frank Kondas of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at home.

 

Born on January 25, 1929 in Vilshofen, Germany she was the daughter of the late Karl and Maria (Holler) Schmalhofer.

 

She worked as a Seamstress and fitter for Nan Duskin in Haverford.

 

She was...

Eleanor J. Zurek

Eleanor J. Zurek

May 15, 2022

Eleanor J. (Cruickshank) Zurek, 82, wife of the late James C. Zurek of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at home.

 

Born on January 1, 1940 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late James E. and Margaret (Petiet) Cruickshank.

 

Eleanor worked for 37 years in Customer Service at Phoenixville Federal Bank...

Georgia C. Oscar

Georgia C. Oscar

May 13, 2022

Georgia C. (Thomas) Oscar, 90, wife of the late Edward A. Oscar of Kimberton, PA passed away Friday, May 13, 2022.

 

Born on September 23, 1931 in Brunswick, GA to the late James and Georgia (Kern) Thomas.

 

As the oldest sibling of 7, Georgia had a great capacity to love and care for everyone.  She will be greatly...

Edward F. Glynn

Edward F. Glynn

May 10, 2022

Edward F. Glynn, 74, husband of 50 years to Margaret A. "Maggie" (Pendergast) Glynn of Spring City, PA, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 10, 2022 at home. Born on March 16, 1948 in Lawrence, MA, Ed was the son of the late Edward F. and Catherine (McIntyre) Glynn.

 

In addition to his wife, Ed is survived by three...

Ann M. Neiman

Ann M. Neiman

May 9, 2022

Ann M. (Kacanda) Neiman, 89, wife of the late Charles F. Neiman, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Monday, May 9 2022.

Ann was a member of Sacred Heart Church and was also a very active volunteer with the Auxiliary at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. She was a hard worker, avid reader, and enjoyed her shopping trips. Above all,...

John W. Brown

John W. Brown

May 5, 2022

John (Jay) W. Brown, husband of Betty Lou Brown, lifelong resident of Phoenixville PA, passed away in his home in Lewes Delaware on May 5 2022.

 

Jay was born in Norristown PA on June 12, 1935 to the late Walter & Keturah Brown. and was a graduate of Phoenixville High School.

 

Jay served on active duty in the...

Ruth Stepp

Ruth Stepp

May 4, 2022

Ruth (Reiner) Stepp, 103, wife of the late Paul E. Stepp of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

 

Born on February 25, 1919 in Pitman, PA she was the daughter of the late Henry and Katie (Rebuck) Reiner.

 

She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, AARP, Phoenixville Senior Center, and Audubon...

Martha Moses

Martha Moses

May 3, 2022

Martha (Cressman) Moses, 99, of Spring City, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Moses, who died in 2000.

Born on October 11, 1922 in Mont Clare, PA she was the youngest daughter of the late William & Martha (Godshall) Cressman.

Martha was a...

John R. Jacob

John R. Jacob

May 2, 2022

John R. Jacob, 90, husband of Geraldine V. (Putz) Jacob of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022.

 

Born on October 27, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John P. and Anna (Hutter) Jacob.

 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Mediterranean Sea during the Korean War.

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Melvin S. Ford-Bey

Melvin S. Ford-Bey

Apr 28, 2022

Melvin Sylvester Ford-Bey, 80, was a lifelong resident of Phoenixville, PA. He passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Suburban Community Hospital.

He was born on January 31, 1942, in Phoenixville, PA to the late James & Julia (Travis-Bey) Ford-Bey.

Melvin graduated from Phoenixville High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Following his service,...

William J. "Bill" Dinda, Jr.

William J. "Bill" Dinda, Jr.

Apr 27, 2022

After a lengthy illness, William J. “Bill”  Dinda, Jr., 74, beloved husband for more than 31 years to Marie (Miller), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown.

Born 1947 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late William J. Dinda, Sr. and Helen (Almasy) Dinda.

Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Air...

Krista Lynn (Hopple) Wagner

Krista Lynn (Hopple) Wagner

Apr 26, 2022

Krista L. (Hopple) Wagner, 50, wife of Matthew T. Wagner of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home.

 

Born on March 23, 1972 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Lynette (Weikel) (Hopple) Bainbridge and the late Jeffrey D. Hopple.

 

She was a School Teacher for Methacton School District for 28 years.

 

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Thomas A. Galligher, Jr.

Thomas A. Galligher, Jr.

Apr 25, 2022

Thomas A. Galligher, Jr., 74, beloved husband of Patricia Benvenuto of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Paoli Hospital.

 

Born on October 4, 1947 in Upper Darby, PA he was the son of the late Thomas A. Galligher, Sr. and Emma (Mulqueen) Galligher.

 

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the...

Ronald B. Raysor

Ronald B. Raysor

Apr 23, 2022

Ronald B. Raysor, Sr., 79, husband of Marie (Badman) Raysor, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Devlin Rosmos Kepp and Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 Main Street, Phoenixville, on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will follow in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick.

A...

Evelyn (Becker) Thompson

Evelyn (Becker) Thompson

Apr 23, 2022

Evelyn (Becker) Thompson, 98, wife of the late Richard L. Thompson of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Born on April 2, 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Anna Becker.

She was an Accounting Technician at Valley Forge Army Hospital for 23 years and then at Naval Air Development Center...

Prudence M. McFadden

Prudence M. McFadden

Apr 21, 2022

Prudence M. (Fasone) McFadden, 84, wife of John G. Hoffner, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

 

Born on September 6, 1937 in New York, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Angela (Teranna) Fasone.

 

She was the Director of Sales for Pagemart and then Director of Admissions at Devon Manor.

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