Obituaries
Helen M. Carns
May 5, 2025
Helen M. (Gombarick) Carns, 61, of Royersford PA, wife of the late Gary R. Carns, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends. Born on January 16, 1964 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J. Gombarick, Sr. and Joan C. (Peabody) Gombarick.Helen was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class...
Louis R. Scaringi
May 3, 2025
Louis R. Scaringi, 70, husband of Robin A. (Baldwin) Scaringi of East Coventry, PA passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at home.
Born on May 10, 1954 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph V. and Alice E. (Long) Scaringi.
He was a graduate of St. Pius X High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown...
Betty Siipple
Apr 30, 2025
Betty R. Siipple, 91, wife of the late Paul Siipple, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on April 30, 2025.
Born on July 10, 1933 in Jacksonville, FL she was the daughter of the late Orlando Tallman and Mary (Jarrell) (Tallman) Butler.
Betty was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church in Mont Clare and First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville. She...
Andrew M. Dzuryachko, III
Apr 29, 2025
Andrew Michael Dzuryachko lll, husband of the late Noel (McNamara) Dzuryachko passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Andy, Buddy, Mutz, Pops….he wore as many hats as he had nicknames. After high school, Buddy enlisted in the US Navy, receiving dive and firefighter training, giving him the foundation for a lifelong career as a first responder. He was a member of...
Alvaro Gonzalez
Apr 25, 2025
Alvaro Gonzalez, 81, husband of Maria M. Razo-De-Gonzalez, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.Born on May 23, 1943 in Canoas, Mexico he was the son of the late Pedro and Cruz (Saenz) Gonzalez.
He was employed by Scorpion Auto Repair.
Alvaro loved boxing, fishing, bird watching and swimming.He loved watching kung-fu movies as well as nature programs and...
Elizabeth D. Matz
Apr 15, 2025
Elizabeth (Dohan) Matz, 86, wife of the late Andrew R. Matz of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born on September 10, 1938 in Bryn Mawr, PA she was the daughter of the late Paul D. and Mary A. (Sloan) Dohan.
She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Cornell University, earned her Master's Degree in Chemistry...
Elias "Lou" Varvarezis
Apr 8, 2025
Elias "Lou" Varvarezis, 54, husband of Melissa (Shine) Varvarezis of Green Lane, PA passed away from complications of porphyria on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Born on August 26, 1970, Lou was the son of Dimitrios and Vasiliki (Vortsis) Varvarezis. He grew up in Drexel Hill, PA and earned his Bachelor's degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. While serving as a...
Betsy A. Marsh
Apr 8, 2025
Betsy A. Marsh, 88, of Franklinville, NJ (formerly of Montgomery County PA) passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Samaritan Hospice Vorhees, NJ.
Born on April 16, 1936 in Coatesville, PA she was the daughter of the late Margaret M. Marsh.
Betsy worked for Wyeth Laboratories for 36 years as a production assistant.
She is survived by her “adopted” grandsons:Storm Yusko;Ian Russell;Shane...
Samuel Leo Ash, Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Samuel L. Ash, Jr., 51, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Born on October 12, 1973, in Phoenixville, he was the beloved son of Samuel L. Ash, Sr. (husband of Kathleen) of Phoenixville, PA and the late Cecilia (Hiltebeitel) Ireland (wife of Jim), Kamas, UT.
Sam was a graduate of WTTI Welding School and took...
Joseph F. Coccia
Apr 3, 2025
Joseph F. “Joe” Coccia, 93, beloved husband of the late Sebastiana “Ann” Inglisa, a lifelong resident of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Born on September 15, 1931, in Phoenixville, Joe was the son of the late Giuseppe and Julia (Fusco) Coccio. He was a devoted husband, father, and...
Cheryl S. "Sherry" Gracia
Apr 3, 2025
Cheryl S. "Sherry" Gracia, 68, wife of the late Donald J. Gracia of East Norriton, PA passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Born on October 16, 1956 in Darby, PA she was the daughter of the late George W. and Dolores T. (DeFeo) Seward.
She was a graduate of Ridley High School. She worked as a legal secretary in Philadelphia prior...
Mary F. Mullen
Apr 2, 2025
Mary Francis Mullen, age 70, of Collegeville, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Paoli Hospital, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the devoted wife of the late William P. Mullen.
Born on December 27, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Francis C. and Annette...
Raymond Stanley Brown Sr.
Mar 30, 2025
Raymond Stanley Brown Sr., 87, husband of the late Mary Ann (Forster) Brown, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Park Lane Post Acute in West Chester, PA.
He was born in West Chester on October 1, 1937 to the late William F. and Mildred (Good) Brown.
He was employed by Penco Products which was located in Oaks,...
Mark Dunyak
Mar 28, 2025
Mark Allen Dunyak, 73, husband of Theresa M O'Donnell-Dunyak of Douglassville, Pa., passed away on Friday, March 28th, 2025 at Pottstown Hospital. He was born in Phoenixville on August 30, 1951 to the late S. Louis and Gertrude M. (McGowan) Dunyak. Mark was born at Phoenixville Hospital and raised in St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church where he attended grade...
Peggy J. Kraynak
Mar 27, 2025
Peggy J. (Straub) Kraynak, 89, widow of Thomas L. Kraynak, Sr., of South Coventry, PA (formerly of Phoenixville) passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at St. Francis Home.
Born on May 26, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Custer) Straub, Sr.
She was a 1953 graduate of Phoenixville High School.
Peggy worked as a...
Robert M. Urbani, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
Robert M. Urbani, Jr., 64, husband of Lisa A. (Neborak) Urbani of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Born on June 16, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Robert M. Urbani, Sr. and Louise (D'Alonzo) Urbani.
Rob was a 1978 graduate of Episcopal Academy, where he served as the manager of many sports teams....
Dovey M. Lance
Mar 24, 2025
Dovey M. "Debbie" Lance, 77, wife of Clark B. Lance of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, March 24, 2024.
Born on April 27, 1947 In Winchester, VA she was the daughter of the late William and Jennie (Small) Wells.
She worked in housekeeping at Phoenixville Hospital.
Debbie enjoyed playing online casino games and checking on family via Facebook. She loved spending time...
Fred V. "Bull" Ettinger, III
Mar 21, 2025
Fred V. "Bull" Ettinger, III, 87 husband of Betsy (Allen) Ettinger of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on December 11, 1937 in Mont Clare, Pa he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Wilt) Ettinger. Fred was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1955, where he excelled in...
Dennis C. Duerr
Mar 20, 2025
Dennis C. Duerr, 78, husband of the late Janice D. (Rudick) Duerr of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Born on July 5, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Clifford and Marjorie (Clews) Duerr. He grew up in Roslyn and graduated from Abington High School. He was a proud Penn State graduate, was...
Joseph A. Kacanda
Mar 18, 2025
Joseph A. Kacanda, 76, of Birdsboro, PA passed away at home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Born on October 7, 1948 in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Bertha (Getzey) Kacanda.
A shy child, Joe was a talented piano player and member of the Junior Octave Club. He graduated from Norristown High School class of 1966,...