Obituaries

Jun 21, 2020

Betty (Cage) Bachkai, 91, of Upper Providence, PA, wife of the late Frank E. Bachkai, died on Sunday June 21st in Brandywine Senior Living, Upper Providence, PA.

Born on December 12, 1928 in Pottstown PA, Betty was the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Hahn) Cage. She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Cage...

Jun 19, 2020

Robert E. "Berto" Tassoni, 81, husband of Rose Marie (Batzel) Tassoni of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020.

Born on December 28, 1938 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Peter and Mary (Ducary) Tassoni.

He served in the United States Marine Corps.

Berto worked for the Streets...

Jun 18, 2020

Thomas Frederick Liston, 89, husband of Charma Gue Liston, passed away on June 18, 2020, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Pennsylvania and Uniontown, Pennsylvania, until 2019 when they moved to Burke, Virginia, and Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to be near family members.  Thomas was preceded in death by his daughter Leslie Ann Collins, his father,...

Jun 17, 2020

On June 17, 2020 Justine Marie Hitner passed away at Reading Hospital. Justine or “Tine”, to those who knew her, was born August 3, 1988. She was beautiful; inside and out. She was amazing at lacrosse, field hockey, and Tae Kwan Do. She excelled at almost every venture she tried. Tine loved children and adored all animals, especially her...

Jun 17, 2020

Eleanor T. (Warden) Saville, 95, wife of the late William E. Saville of Phoenixville, PA, passed, peacefully, at home, with family on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Born on February 1, 1925 in San Mateo, CA, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Ivan and Ethel (Murray) Warden and moved to Portland, Maine at the age of 2; where she met...

Jun 16, 2020

Hunter Haynes Schaff, 72, of Phoenixville, PA died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on October 31, 1947 in Bryn Mawr, PA he was the son of the late David S. and Dorothea (Heckscher) Schaff.

He worked his entire life at AT&T (Western Electric) for many years until his retirement.

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Jun 13, 2020

Michael A. Zolovich

11/28/1960 - 6/13/2020

Mike Zolovich passed away peacefully in Paoli Hospital on Saturday, June 13, 202, after losing his long battle with a debilitating illness. He fought so hard to the very end. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Antoinette P. Zolovich and George D. Zolovich. He loved fishing, golfing,...

Jun 12, 2020

James D'Orazio, III age 39,  husband of Lauren A. (Cortigine) D'Orazio of Spring City, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Born in Norristown on March 16, 1981 he was a son of Sally (Schantz) Horrocks (Brian) and James D'Orazio Jr. (Kathy).

A skilled craftsman, he was self-employed working in construction and building. ...

Jun 9, 2020

Linda A. (Rueppel) Saxton, 58 wife of Donald D. Saxton, Jr. of Green Lane passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at home.

Born on January 5, 1962 in Honolulu, HI on the island of Oahu she was the daughter of the late John C. Rueppel, Jr. and Anneliese (Albrecht) Rueppel.

She went to Northern...

Jun 8, 2020

Edith A. (Devine) Wambold, 94 wife of the late David W. Wambold, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday, June 8, 2020.

Born on March 13, 1926 in Narvon Township, PA she was the daughter of the late Harold Devine.

She worked at Pennhurst State School in Spring City, Philco Ford in Spring City, and...

Jun 5, 2020

Helen (Popovich) Kitz, 93, wife of the late Charles Kitz of Carteret, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born on January 9, 1927 in Carteret, NJ to the late George and Elizabeth (Nagy) Popovich. Helen was a lifelong member of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church in Carteret, NJ where she also worked for 70...

Jun 1, 2020

Dorothy M. (Shandor) Wilson, 67, wife of the late Charles F. Wilson, Jr.  passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 in the Phoenix Center. Born on January 18, 1953 in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Dorothy (Schaeffer) Shandor. She worked as an aide at the former Pennhurst State School and then at Embreville State...

May 30, 2020

Robert M. Thornton, 60, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on May 30 at his home. Born in Lake Charles, LA., he is the son of Barbara Powell and the late Robert R. Thornton, and stepson to the late Don Powell. The Thornton family moved to Phoenixville during the 1960s, and Robert continued to reside in Pennsylvania since.

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May 26, 2020

Joseph P. Bogus, 69, husband of Karen M. (Vaile) Bogus of Phoenixville, PA died suddenly Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Paoli Hospital. Born on July 24, 1950 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph P. Bogus, Sr. and Rita C. (Kennedy) Bogus. He graduated from Phoenixville Area High School, in 1968, Kutztown University, in 1972...

May 25, 2020

Edna B. (Huot) Schliesman, 93, of Phoenixville, wife of the late John J. Schliesman died May 25, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital Born February 18, 1927 in NYC, daughter of Harvey R. and G. Beatrice (Potvin) Huot. She worked in personnel at Container Corporation of America, and Bell Atlantic. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. Hers was...

May 23, 2020

Elizabeth M. A. Greitzer, 83, of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on September 19, 1936 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth M. (Morgitan) Greitzer.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

She worked as...

May 22, 2020

Michael J. Tomasovich, 66, of Phoenixville, PA  passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in the Phoenixville Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1954 in Ipswich, England to the late Michael P. and June E. (Beales) Tomasovich. He worked as a cab driver of Radio Taxi in Phoenixville and was member of St. Ann Catholic Church. He is...

May 21, 2020

John U. Weller, 65, husband of Ann L. (Jacianis) Weller of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, May 22, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on October 19, 1954 in Quakertown, PA he was the son of Udo Weller of Alburtis, PA and the late Eva (Hurt) Weller..

He served in the United States Navy and worked...

May 20, 2020

Robert H. Grepps, 82, husband of the late Gertrude J. (Wambach) Grepps, of Phoenixville, PA died at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Born on October 24, 1937 in Charlestown, PA he was the son of the late Howard and Mary (Magyar) Grepps.

Mr. Grepps served in the Navy stationed in San Diego, CA. He...

May 20, 2020

Sue Ann (Bartha) Gauker, 73, of Limerick, PA died on May 20, 2020 in Paoli Hospital. Born on October 10, 1946 in Pottsville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Andrusisian) Bartha. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Danco Precision in Phoenixville, PA for 54 years. She loved her family and taking trips to...