Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

William J. "Johnny" Menkins, Sr., 93, of Phoenixville, PA husband of Marian E. (Rittenbaugh) Menkins of 70 years passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 15, 2021 at home.

Born in West Chester, PA on April 24, 1928.  He was the son of the late David and Frances (Sassman) Menkins of Malvern, PA.

Johnny...

Nov 9, 2021

Richard J. McGarry, 59, husband of Denise (Alessandroni) McGarry of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Born on June 4, 1962 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Richard and Maryellen (Vliet)  McGarry.

He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church for many years and was a Eucharistic...

Nov 3, 2021

Betty L. Mastrangelo, 76, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Born on September 26, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank N. and Elizabeth (Kovach) Mastrangelo.

She worked at Gino's Restaurant, Alpha Realty, and lastly she helped her brother and sister-in-law at Kimberton Party and Paper...

Nov 3, 2021

Sharon A. Gable, 64, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Born on November 29, 1956 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John J. and Myrtle A. (Myers) Gable.

She is survived by her brother, John J. Gable.

Nephew, Michael husband of Felicia A. Proitte.

Nov 1, 2021

Katherine M. (Zaleskas) Radisic, 69, wife of Boris Radisic of Audubon, PA passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021.

Born on January 7, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Walicki) Zaleskas.

Known as “Kathy,” she was a proud graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls...

Oct 30, 2021

Renee Ann Marosek, 55, of Phoenixville, PA  passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on March 4, 1966 in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of Marie (Beluch) Marosek and the late Leon A. Marosek.

Renee graduated from the Northern Chester County Technical School.

Renee, also known as Aunt Nay,...

Oct 29, 2021

Scott Michael Elvin, age 50, of Round Rock, Texas, died Friday, October 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Scott was born March 30, 1971 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, the son of the late John R. Elvin, Jr. and Patricia Hurter. He was the beloved husband of Deirdre Hendrie Elvin.

Scott played football, basketball and baseball throughout...

Oct 29, 2021

Vincent Leslie Kirk, 82, husband of Adrienne (Landes) Kirk of Kimberton, PA died Friday, October 29, 2021, peacefully at home.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the eldest son of the late Leslie Kirk and Ramona (Barnes) Kirk.

Vinnie, as everyone called him, grew up in Mount Carmel, Norristown, and Pottstown PA.  He graduated in 1957...

Oct 27, 2021

Donna (Dawson) Soult, 87, wife of Charles Joseph Soult of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at home.

Born on July 28, 1934 in Binghamton, NY she was the daughter of John and Ruth (Nogar) Dawson.

She was a Computer Programmer for Sun Oil in Valley Forge for 18 years.

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Oct 24, 2021

Jerome Alfred “Jerry” Mazei, 82, of Calabash, NC died October 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family following a period of illness.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on August 18, 1939, he was the son of the late George Mazei and Stella Strzelecki Mazei. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two infant sons. He retired...

Oct 24, 2021

Joseph C. Simon, Sr., 78, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home.

Born on August 3, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Charles S. and Elizabeth (Evans) Simon.

He served in the United States Army.

He worked at Synthane-Taylor Corporationand retired from Container...

Oct 23, 2021

Bridget A. (Talierco) Vanderslice, 83, wife of the late Robert C. Vanderslice, Sr.  died on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on February 7, 1938 in Downingtown, PA she was a daughter of the late John and Lena (Nerone) Talierco.  She graduated from Downingtown High School.  After raising her family, Bridget worked in the cafeteria...

Oct 22, 2021

Melissa D. Langevin, 50, of Phoenixville, PA died unexpectedly on Friday, October 22, 2021.  Born on October 9, 1971 in China Lake, CA, she was a daughter of Doris E. (Heckart) Langevin and the late Michael G. Langevin.

In addition to her mother, Melissa is survived by four children:  Ashley, Jonathan, Caitlin, and Jessica; 11 grandchildren:  Ava,...

Oct 19, 2021

Dorothy E. (Emery) Raichle, 85, wife of the late Albert H. Raichle, Jr. of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Born on July 1, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl F. and Phyllis H. (Hallman) Emery. Dorothy was a graduate of Phoenixville High School class of 1954. Dorothy worked as a...

Oct 16, 2021

Mary Ann (Forster) Brown, 84, the wife of Raymond Brown, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at home.

Born on July 10, 1937 in Phoenixville, PA she was a daughter of the late Leo W. Forster & Caroline Rose (Quigley) Forster.

Mary Ann was employed for many years with Superior Tube...

Oct 12, 2021

Frederick G. Hesser, Jr., 91, husband of the late Catherine (Cooley) Hesser, of Royersford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at home.

Fred was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 16, 1930, the son of the late Frederick and Marie (Desmond) Hesser.

Fred is survived by his daughter, Kathleen McCoy and husband Tim,...

Oct 11, 2021

Karen Ann Kraynak, 62, of Phoenixville passed away in her home on Monday, October 11, 2021.

She was born in Phoenixville on January 28, 1959 to Richard and Marilyn (Millard) Kraynak. Karen attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and graduated from Phoenixville High School, Class of 1976.  She was a graduate of Montgomery County Community College, earning an...

Oct 6, 2021

Marie Theresa Pulaski Ashton died on October 6, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born in Phoenixville in 1927 to Victoria Sophie Pulaski (née Kniatt) and Walter Edward Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her parents, her second husband, Julius Thomas Ashton, and a brother, Edward Joseph Pulaski. She is survived by her first husband, Ray...

Oct 3, 2021

Terri Annette Bearden 62, passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021.

Born on August 30, 1959 in Phoenixville, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Robert Bearden Sr. and the late Jane (Martin) Bearden.

She attended Northern Chester Technical School where she specialized in culinary arts.

She was a member of Grimes...

Oct 3, 2021

Kristen L. Lindsay, 46, of Phoenixville, PA. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on March 21, 1975 she was the daughter of Belinda L. (Menkins) Lindsay and the late, David W. Lindsay.

Kristen graduated from Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1993 and went on to attend...