Obituaries
Anthony E. "Tony" Rowan
Jan 8, 2023
Anthony E. "Tony" Rowan, 59, husband of Alice A. Piekarski of Royersford, PA passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home surrounded by family.
Born on October 26, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Helen Marie (Dzuryachko) Keiser wife of Joseph Keiser and the late Joseph Rowan.
He graduated from Spring-Ford High School.
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John J. Irey, Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
John J. Irey, Jr., 87 of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Paoli Hospital. He was the husband of the late Valerai (Umstead) Irey of 52 years.
He was born on July 17, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA to the late John J. Irey, Sr. and Elizabeth Mowrey. He served in the US Navy during the Korean...
James J. Morgitan
Jan 6, 2023
James "Jim" Morgitan, 68, of Phoenixville, PA peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was the loving husband of Judith (Pianelli) Morgitan and dedicated, proud father of son, James J. Morgitan, Jr. and daughter, Elizabeth J. Morgitan.
Jim was a 1972 graduate of the Northern Chester County Technical School. He worked for Steiner Machine Shop in...
Francine R. Layne
Jan 4, 2023
Francine R. Layne, 59, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Born on September 21, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Alonzo E. and Ruth M. (Nelligan) Layne.
She graduated in June of 1985 from Chester County Intermediate Unit Learning Center.
Francine was an avid gymnast who participated in...
Harold Strauss
Jan 4, 2023
Harold Strauss, 98, formerly of the Detroit Area of Michigan and most recently of Horsham, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in his residence at the Horsham Center for Jewish Life.
Born on April 7, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN, he was a son of the late Morris & Frances (Posnosky) Strauss.
Harold graduated Short Hill High School...
Eva Lee Bearden
Dec 31, 2022
Eva Lee Bearden, 95 yrs old went home to be with the LORD on Dec 31st, 2022.
She was born on Sept 1,1927 in Southern Pines, NC to the late Alex and Betty Jane Martin.
She was the third of five sisters, Lucille, Pearl, Carrie, and Mary Jane. She attended primary and secondary schools in Southern Pines....
Matthew Pinciotti
Dec 31, 2022
Matthew Pinciotti, 38, husband of Lisa M. (Defibaugh) Pinciotti of East Coventry, PA passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Together they have three beautiful children: Dylan, Declan and Ben. Born on February 13, 1984 in Philadelphia, PA he was the fourth son of Stephen J. Pinciotti (husband of Susan Snow) and Linda (Wright) Hollenbach (wife of Roy Hollenbach). Matt was a dedicated Security Technician at NextGen as well as a...
Christine J. Schmidt
Dec 30, 2022
On the morning of December 30th, Christine (Tina) Schmidt of Coatesville died at the age of 63.
Tina was born to Julia and Philip Thorogood Jr. in 1959 and raised in Lower Merion as the youngest sibling to her surviving older sisters, Elsie (Craig) Hall and Phylis (Jack) Wright. As the smallest friend of the Ardmore crew, she...
Carolyn (Pritchard) Schlosser
Dec 28, 2022
Carolyn (Pritchard) Schlosser, 88, wife of the late Dr. Raymond Schlosser of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on April 17, 1934 in Hollidaysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Herbert M. and Vera Jane (Trese) Pritchard.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester Springs.
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Elizabeth D. "Betty" Bolin
Dec 27, 2022
BOLIN, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee McCloskey), beloved wife of Bill Bolin of Phoenixville, PA died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home.
Born July 23, 1948, she was a daughter of the late John Patrick & Florence (Barlly) McCloskey.
Betty was a long time parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Spring City, and was also an avid volunteer with Main...
Joseph T. Gray, Jr.
Dec 27, 2022
Joseph T. Gray, Jr., 79, husband of Loretta (Lineburg) Gray of Exeter, PA and formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home.
Born on December 4, 1943 in Levittown, PA he was the son of the late Joseph T. Gray, Sr. and Anna (Owens) Gray.
He was a Pipe Fitter for Allenwood...
Marie (Beluch) Marosek
Dec 27, 2022
Marie (Beluch) Marosek, 94, wife of the late Leon A. Marosek of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home.
Born on March 10, 1928 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Fuczka) Beluch.
She was a Beautician and worked from her home.
She was a member of...
Laurie Claxton
Dec 27, 2022
Laurie Claxton, 62, of Chester Springs, passed away peacefully at home after a four-month battle with Leukemia on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.
She was born on March 21, 1960 in Santa Paula, California, to Victor Garner and Jen Maxwell. She graduated from Adolfo Camarillo High School in 1978
Laurie was known as a loving mother, grandmother and friend who spent...
Josephine R. Sim
Dec 26, 2022
Josephine Rita Sim
April 1, 1916 - December 26, 2022
Josephine Rita Sim (Josie), formerly of West Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, entered eternal rest at the age of 106 the morning of December 26, 2022, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Newport Beach, California.
Josie, Mom, Mom-Mom or Cioci Josie, was beloved by her extended family...
Clara M. Gudolonis
Dec 26, 2022
Clara M. Gudolonis, 77, of Limerick, PA passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at home.
Born on July 10, 1945 in East Orange, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Pazereskas) Gudolonis.
After graduating Juniata College, Clara went on to earn an MBA in Business Administration from Villanova University and a Masters...
Kylee Michelle Bond
Dec 25, 2022
Kylee Michelle Bond, 25, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.
Born on February 1, 1997 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Jason R. Bond and Holly A. (Wagner) Marshall wife of James Marshall, III,
She graduated from Pottstown High School.
Kylee was a talented and creative soul who loved all...
Frederick M. "Fred" Casmay
Dec 24, 2022
Frederick M. "Fred" Casmay, 86, a lifelong resident of Phoenixville and husband of the late Patricia (Boyer) Casmay, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his residence.
Born August 7, 1936, he was a son of the late Michael & Frances (Karmazinski) Casmay.
Fred was employed for many years at General Electric/Lockheed Martin as an electrical design...
James A. Lane, II
Dec 23, 2022
James A. Lane, 83, husband of Karen (Korde) Lane of Phoenixville, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, December 23, 2022.
Jim was born June 14, 1939 to Dr. James A. & Catherine (Friedel) Lane in Melrose Park, PA and later moving to Philadelphia and Stone Harbor, NJ where he and Karen resided for...
Carol Jean Butterfield
Dec 18, 2022
Carol J. (Epprecht) Butterfield, 77, of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.
Born May 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William Epprecht, Jr. and Doris Epprecht (Ettinger).
She worked for Allstate, Synthes, and Shared Medical Systems before retirement.
She was a member...
Linda U. Brannan
Dec 7, 2022
Linda U. Brannan, 70, wife of Michael A. Brannan of Phoenixville, PA died on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Paoli Hospital.
Linda was born on May 8, 1952 in Wayne, PA and was a daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Moorhouse) Ulrich. She worked in the HR Department at Norwood Industries and then was an insurance advisor at...

