Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

Katherine (Cekot) Zielinski, 97, wife of the late Josef Zielinski of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, April 10, 2020 in Regina Nursing Center in Norristown, PA Born on August 16, 1922 in Beniowa,  Ukraine she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Wasylechko) Cekot. Katherine and her husband Josef immigrated to the United States in 1949 and...

Apr 9, 2020

Rita (Becker) Ray, 89, wife of the late N. Alan Ray of Kimberton, PA died on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on March 19, 1931 in Shamokin, PA to the late John and Catherine (Fultin) Becker. She graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1949 and worked at Farmers & Mechanics National...

Apr 4, 2020

Patricia Louise (Duffey)Smith RN, MSN, age 79, longtime resident of Phoenixville, PA  passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in the Phoenixville Hospital.  She was the wife of Dennis W. Smith. Born on October 15, 1940 in Norristown, PA she was a daughter of the late James and Jane (Dimond) Duffey Louise graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School, Villanova...

Apr 3, 2020

Kenneth Dettra Jefferis, 79, of Phoenixville, PA passed away suddenly at home on Friday, April 3, 2020.

He was born in Oaks, PA on July 14, 1940 to the late Paul M. Jefferis Jr and Mildred C. (Dettra) Jefferis.

Kenneth graduated from Norristown High School and Valley Forge Military Academy. He was employed by the...

Mar 30, 2020

Elizabeth B. (Rector) Feulner, 88, wife of the late Harry R. Feulner of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Manatawny Manor. Born on December 29, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael J., Sr. and Anna (Demchick) Rector.

She was a 1951 graduate of Phoenixville High School. She was...

Mar 28, 2020

James F. Karkoska, 78, of Douglassville passed away at home on Saturday evening, March 28, 2020.

Born on May 9, 1941 in Phoenixville he was a son of the late John and Stella (Trajcik) Karkoska.

Jim played semi-pro football for the Spring-Ford Marauders and was a die-hard 49ers fan.

He served in the...

Mar 27, 2020

Francis (Frank) James Rinaldi, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring wife and family on March 27, 2020. He was born on March 9, 1929 to the late Josephine and Michael Rinaldi. On September 11, 1954 he married the one true love of his life, Lucy DiFonzo of Philadelphia and they raised two daughters in Mont...

Mar 26, 2020

Margaret (Allie) Yednock, 95, wife of the late Thomas Yednock of Phoenixville, PA passed away at  home on Thursday, March 26, 2020 Born on August 14, 1924 in Phoenixville she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hamzik) Allie. She worked as a waitress at the former Trio Restaurant and DellAquila's in Phoenixville and also worked at...

Mar 25, 2020

Patricia Kane Burruano, 76 of Summerville, SC died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Hospice of St. Francis, Titusville, FL. Born on March 29, 1943, in Phoenixville, PA.  She is the youngest daughter of eight children born to the late John D. and Doris (Piersol) Kane.

Patsy held many administrative positions throughout her life but her most...

Mar 24, 2020

Mary Jane (Smith) Powell, 92, wife of the late LeRoy I. Powell of Royersford, PA died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on November 16, 1927 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late George B. and Sara F. (Griffith) Smith.

She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist...

Mar 22, 2020

Douglass P. Lundell, 67, husband of Kimberly A. (Kassel) Lundell of Kimberton, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Born and raised in Devon, PA, he was the son of the late C. Stanley and Joyce (Smith) Lundell.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons:

Ian Douglass Lundell, his...

Mar 21, 2020

Doris (Rollins) Harry, 92, wife of the late Robert Harry Sr. of West Chester passed away at Sunrise Living of Paoli on Saturday morning, March 21, 2020. Born in Bessemer, NC on January 26, 1928 she was a daughter of the late Rick and Jennie (Bell) Rollins.  She graduated from Akron East High School and attended Kent State University....

Mar 20, 2020

Richard Theodore Ewing, 75, of Spring City, PA, loving husband of Diane C. Ewing, passed in peace from natural causes on Friday evening, March 20, 2020 in the Phoenixville Seasons Hospice. Rich worked at Danco Precision for 39 years and was an expert in do-it-yourself projects.  In 1971, he built the home which he and Diane have since lived. ...

Mar 19, 2020

Patricia Ann (Borzillo) Tell, 66, wife of William E. Tell of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on April 29, 1953 in Lancashire, England she was the daughter of Julia M. (Marine) Borzillo of Audubon, PA and the late Harold P. Borzillo .

She was a Secretary for Re/Max...

Mar 17, 2020

Bernice L. Saunders, 64, of Boalsburg, PA died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Born on May 6, 1955 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late James and Esther (Martin) Saunders.

She attended Phoenixville High School and worked at Pennhurst Hospital for many years. Her life was dedicated...

Mar 15, 2020

Theresa (Katancik) Ott

Born March 3, 1938 in Phoenixville, Pa. She was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Pandjak) Katancik. She is survived by her daughter Rosemary and husband Drew Stephens,  and Grandsons Jonathan, Kyle and Andrew and Anne Cynthia and husband Bill, and their son William Robert; as well as two great grandchildren whom...

Mar 12, 2020

Francis R. Welsh, 90, husband of the late Teresa (Geiser) Welsh of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Seasons Hospice. Born on April 22, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Elizabeth (Younge) Welsh. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean war....

Mar 11, 2020

Thomas Joseph Sakmar was born on March 7, 2020 and died on March 11, 2020. He was the infant son of Ryan Joseph and Kelly (Cusick) Sakmar. Survived by sisters, Ella Marie and Grace Ann Sakmar. Paternal Grandparents, Joseph and Linda Sakmar. Maternal Grandparents, Deacon Tom and Elaine Cusick. Paternal Great-grandfather, John Durfee, II. Family and friends are invited...

Mar 11, 2020

Thelma C. (Cummins) Alexander, 97, wife of the late Thomas B. Alexander, Sr. died on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born on August 7, 1922 in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Ruel and Elizabeth (Brooks) Cummins. She is survived by 6 children: Thomas Alexander (Sheila); Trudy Batzel (Donald); Thelma Martino (Vincent); Timothy Alexander (Patricia); Tenley Alexander...

Mar 11, 2020

Theresa M. (Greco) Mocarski, 60, wife of Victor M. Mocarski of Phoenixville, PA died suddenly on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on Febraury 19, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Benedetto Greco, II and Mary Fusco.

She worked for Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin in Coatesville, PA.

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