Obituaries

Feb 26, 2021

Esther M. (Rakowski) Mychalus, 70, wife of Walter Mychalus of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Esther was born on March 4, 1950 to the late Alexander and Antoinette (Lisowski) Rakowski.

After receiving a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from West Chester University, Esther taught at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Royersford...

Feb 25, 2021

Andrew “Andy” James Clark was a devoted father, partner, brother, son, uncle and friend. He left this world suddenly on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at age 41. He was born on May 31, 1979 to delighted first time parents, Lynne Carroll and James Clark. He was the first grandchild of both Bill and Elizabeth Clark and Philip and Janet Carroll.

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Feb 23, 2021

Raymond A. Gappa, Jr., 50, husband of Gina Gappa of Phoenixville passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born on April 3, 1970 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Linda M. McBride of Phoenixville, PA.

He was a graduate of Northern Chester County Technical School, class of 1990.

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Feb 22, 2021

Harry Theodore "Ted" Barnett, III, 76, husband of Austin Kirkbride of Phoenixville, PA passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at home. Born on January 5, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Harry T. Barrnett, Jr. and Katherine A. (Marren) Barnett. He served in the Army National Guard. Ted was a self-employed Auto Mechanic at his...

Feb 10, 2021

Joanne Elizabeth (Mizak) Karlson, 77, loving wife of the late Thomas E. Karlson, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born on May 6,1943 in Norristown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Mizak, Sr. and Lucy A. (Scandone) Mizak. Joanne was raised in Norristown where she grew up with many close cousins and...

Feb 9, 2021

Clifford E. Kauffman, Jr., 83, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Paoli Hospital.

Born on October 18, 1937 in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late Clifford Eugene and Catherine E. Kauffman.

He was an Iron Worker in Philadelphia for 20 years and then in California from 1975...

Feb 9, 2021

Frank Filipovic of Phoenixville, PA passed away on February 9th, 2021, following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Verish) Filipovic. He is survived by his children, Sarah (Nagy) Talbot, Michael (Lauren Coleman) Nagy, and Mark (Stacey Amos) Nagy.  He was the grandfather of Lyric, Isaac, Coleman, and Genevieve Nagy, and Ryan and Kaila Talbot.

Feb 8, 2021

Patricia M. Papp, 74, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021.

Born on September 21, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Wallace) Papp.

She retired from Children's Home Health Care in King of Prussia in 2012.

She is survived by niece, Kimberly...

Feb 8, 2021

Joseph D. Labresco, 79, husband of the late Valoree V. Labresco of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at home.

Born on April 17, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Concetta (Costa) Labresco.

He owned and operated Joe's Garage for over 20 years.

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Feb 4, 2021

Samuel C. Heller, III, 62, husband of the late Corinne E. (Devine) Heller of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on March 14, 1958 in Norristown, PA he was the son of Moira (Thompson) Heller and the late James C. Heller.

He was a graduate of Methacton High...

Feb 2, 2021

Stephen J. Swartchick, 87, husband of Dorothy (Chaposky) Swartchick of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  Born on November 5, 1933 in St. Clair, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Elenchin) Swartchick.

Family was an important aspect of Stephen’s life. He is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Jan 24, 2021

James E. Reed, 73, husband of 27 years to Robin D. Bearden-Reed of Pottstown, PA passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Born on January 19, 1948 in Farmville, VA he was the son of the late Francell Brown and the late Lillian Reed.

He served in the US Army in Korea during the Vietnam...

Jan 23, 2021

Lucille Virginia Moon, 87, of Sanatoga, formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on July 3, 1933 in East Pikeland Township, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Lula C. (Pritchett) Moon.

She graduated from Phoenixville High School and worked at W.T. Grants, Total...

Jan 21, 2021

Jane D. Vekony, 86, wife of the late Robert J. Vekony of Valley Forge, PA passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Born on February 5, 1934 in Ottawa, IL, she was the daughter of the late Brinton and Maudie (McPhillips) Donalson.

She received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Arizona. She enjoyed teaching...

Jan 21, 2021

Peter Joseph Malonoski, Jr., 75, husband of 51 years to Theresa (Wisneski) Malonoski  passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Born on November 14, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Peter J. Malonoski, Sr. and Josephine B. (Kocanda) Malonoski.

He graduated from Phoenixville Area High School in 1963 where he...

Jan 20, 2021

Anne C. "Tina" Shoemaker, 71, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on October 29, 1949 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Anna Mae (Constantine) Shoemaker.

Tina worked in Member Services at the Phoenixville YMCA. Tina played on various softball and volleyball teams in...

Jan 20, 2021

Joseph J. Vargo, 62, husband of Wendy (Bliss) Vargo died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on January 10, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph Vargo and the late Kathryn E. (Barnett) Hetzel.  He spent most of his life in the Ft. Lauderdale area while spending summers in...

Jan 20, 2021

Vincent “PRINCE” Lombardi, 98, husband of the late Loretta A. (Brango) Lombardi passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

Born on November 25, 1922 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son the late Peter and Rose Marie (Foresta) Lombardi.

He served in the US Army during World War II in the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific...

Jan 18, 2021

William K. Sumner, Jr., 93 of Mont Clare, PA passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at home.

Born on August 26, 1927 in Lumberport, WV, he was the son of the late Kent and Agnes (Fortney) Sumner.

He was an automotive mechanic for decades, owning his own shop for many years and then working for...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas Gene Grubbs, 79 passed away on January 13, 2021, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Montana from complications of COVID-19.

Gene was born on April 1, 1941, in Danville, VA. He was the son of the late James C. and Delia A. Grubbs. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 53 years, Linda...