Obituaries

Mar 11, 2022

Alvin S. Handwerk, 94, of Phoenixville, died on Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was the husband of Mary Ann (Esterhai) Handwerk  and the late Marie Handwerk.

He was born on February 10, 1928 in Germansville, PA to the late Ralph Oscar and Ambrosia (Lovina) Handwerk.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was...

Mar 11, 2022

Dorothy "Dodie" (Wilkinson) Yentz, 89, wife of the late Jerome H. Yentz of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 11, 2022 enveloped by her family.

She was born on January 7, 1933 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to the late Dr. John D. and Gertrude (Conway) Wilkinson.

Dodie received a Masters Degree in...

Mar 11, 2022

Patrick J. Walters, 65 of Springville, PA formerly of Royersford passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.

He was born in Phoenixville, PA on November 9, 1956 to the late Jerome H. "Pat" and Mildred (Coyne) Walters.

Pat attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Spring-Ford Schools.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and displaying...

Mar 3, 2022

Kristine Noelle Roth Nolan, 41, wife of Scott W. Nolan of King of Prussia, PA passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at home surrounded by family and love. Born on September 5, 1980 in Abington, PA she was the daughter of Mary E. (Picarilli) Roth and the late Frank P. Roth. She worked for MRO Corp. in Audubon...

Mar 3, 2022

Leona C. Kepp, wife of the late J. William Kepp, daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Vanish) Dobry passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 after reaching her final goal of 102 years of living a very full life.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially watching all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren...

Mar 2, 2022

Michael Donald Pufko, 89, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in Chester County Hospital.

Born on February 11, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Susan (Labik) Pufko.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from March 1953 to June...

Mar 1, 2022

Kathleen M. "Kathy" Miskewicz, 68, of Phoenixville, PA passed away Monday, March 1, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on June 2, 1953 in Wilkes Barre, PA, she was the daughter of the late George & Lillian (Szymanski) Miskewicz.

Kathy has a degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University.  She was a Teacher at Devereux...

Feb 28, 2022

Patricia A. Warren, age 67 of Malvern, PA passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with a short illness.

She was born on February 28th, 1955, in Abington, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Kathryn and Vincent Uba. Patricia spent her early years in Royersford, PA where she grew up surrounded...

Feb 28, 2022

Thomas Michael Sarnak, 82, of Spring City, PA passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on December 6, 1939, he was a son of the late John and Anna (Garay) Sarnak.

Tom graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School in 1957. He later attended Pierce Junior College and...

Feb 24, 2022

Edith A. McDaniel, 83, wife of the late Cary L. McDaniel, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Berkshire Commons.

Born on June 23, 1938 in Peekskill, N.Y. to the late Kenneth and Margaret Hall.

Living the wonderful farm life, Edie’s passion for horses continued into her teen years where she...

Feb 23, 2022

Joseph John Stecz was born in Phoenixville in 1939 to Charles and Anna (Sim) Stec.

He was a 1956 graduate of Phoenixville High School and attended Villanova University.  He proudly served his nation in the U.S. Army. He worked for Autocar Trucks and Cabot Corporation.

He volunteered in the community as a coach with KYAL...

Feb 22, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Arebalo, 85, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Born March 2, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Aniceto & Mary (Little) Arebalo.

Tony has long since been retired. A lover of music, he also enjoyed spending time...

Feb 21, 2022

Donna L. (Taney) Downs, 69, wife of Terrance F. Downs of Phoenixville, PA passed away Monday, February 21, 2022.

Born on September 27, 1952 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Shirley (Schaffer) Taney.

She was as a Medical Transcriptionist for Phoenixville Hospital.

In addition to her husband...

Feb 20, 2022

Earl Church, 3rd, husband of Halyna, father of Alyssia (and husband Kris) passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Born in Phoenixville to Earl and Irene (Whitehead) Church.

Received B.S. in accounting from Weidner University and member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. After retiring from Glen Mills School, he enjoyed classical music, action/adventure movies, comedy, nature, wildlife, and photography....

Feb 18, 2022

Richard James Yochem, Jr., 57, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Born on September 2, 1964 in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of Richard J. Yochem, Sr. and Carol A. (Kuren) Yochem.

He graduated Phoenixville High School in 1982 and University of Central Florida in 1986.

He was a...

Feb 15, 2022

Ethel J. "Pat" (Whatley) Dzuryachko, 88, wife of the late Joseph E. "Peaches" Dzuryachko of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  Born on January 18, 1934 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Nettie (Latham) Whatley.  Pat is survived by three children and two grandchildren.

At the request of Mom, services...

Feb 14, 2022

Courtney Marie Wilson, 28, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Born on June 10, 1993 in Phoenixville she was the daughter of Leslie M. Wilson and the late Michael Handwerk.

In addition to her mother, Courtney is survived by her son, Alex;

Sister, Christina Handwerk and brothers, Ryan Wilson...

Feb 10, 2022

Carl J. Clemko, 76, husband of Linda L. (Adams) Clemko of Oley, PA died on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at The Lutheran Home of Topton.

Carl was born in Pottsville, PA on February 9, 1946 and was a son of the late John and Esther (Ulmer) Clemko.  He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. ...

Feb 9, 2022

Susanne (Lannutti) Taney, 87, wife of the late Richard D. Taney of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Woodbridge Place.

Born on August 18, 1934 in Cedar Hollow, PA she was the daughter of the late Sabatino and Elizabeth (Alleva) Lannutti.

She was an Executive Assistant at Burlington Industries.

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Feb 6, 2022

Verna (Malin) Rhymer, 89, wife of the late Robert W. Rhymer, Sr. passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 in Parkhouse Providence Pointe.

Born on August 10, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Harold K. and Esther (Briggs) Malin.

She worked for Dill Products in Norristown, PA.

She...