Obituaries

John R. Rogers, Jr.

John R. Rogers, Jr.

Nov 10, 2024

John Redmond "Jack" Rogers Jr., Morgantown Pa

John Redmond Rogers, Jr. 77, Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home on November 10, in Morgantown. John was born on October 18, 1947 in Phoenixville Hospital. The son of John Redmond, Rogers Sr and Rose (Natale) Rogers.

A widow of Marcia Ann (Putz) Rogers, his beloved wife of 50 years....

Bernard J. Wassel

Bernard J. Wassel

Nov 9, 2024

Bernard J. Wassel, 70, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at home.

Born on September 19, 1954 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Richard J. and Laura (Mastrangelo) Wassel.

He was a graduate of Phoenixville High School and then attended Purdue University where he played football.

He is survived by his brother, Bruce husband of...

Betty Lou Brown

Betty Lou Brown

Nov 8, 2024

 Betty Lou (Brown) Brown, 84, wife of the late John (Jay) W. Brown, passed away on Friday November 8, 2024, in San Antonio, TX. Born on May 28, 1940, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Westerhood) Brown.

Betty attended Olney High School in Philadelphia, where she was crowned Miss Valentine Queen, class of 1956....

Graciela Drolet

Graciela Drolet

Oct 31, 2024

Graciela Drolet passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Graciela was born Los Angeles, California in 1967, the daughter of Luis and Leonora (Martella) Gieco who predeceased her. In 1971 her family returned to Argentina, where Graciela lived until she moved to the United States in 1996. In addition to...

Victoria K. Gavin

Victoria K. Gavin

Oct 31, 2024

Victoria K. (Bilski) Gavin, 87, wife of the late Edward P. Gavin, Jr. of Phoenixville passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. 

Victoria was born in Phoenixville, PA on September 24, 1937 to the late James and Mary (Kupeski) Bilski. Victoria was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gardening, mowing her lawn,...

Barbara L. Nowakowski

Barbara L. Nowakowski

Oct 24, 2024

Barbara Louise (Forgerson) Nowakowski, 90, formerly of Bluffton, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Spring Mill Senior Living in Phoenixville, PA. 

Born on December 20, 1933, in Fremont, OH, the daughter of the late Miles G. and Helen Louise (Ebright) Forgerson. She was raised by her mother and grandparents, Martin and Johanna Ebright. Barbara graduated from Fremont Ross...

Phyllis Ware Feldpush

Phyllis Ware Feldpush

Oct 24, 2024

Phyllis Ware Feldpush, 72, wife of Donald E. Feldpush of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Born on January 18, 1952 in Roxborough, PA she was the daughter of the late Donald and Margaret (McLauglen) Ware.

Phyllis worked as a Nurse at Phoenixville Hospital.

She went to the gym, loved to be active, and was a member of the local...

Theresa M. Coccio

Theresa M. Coccio

Oct 24, 2024

Theresa M. Coccio, 97, wife of the late Paul E. Esler of North Coventry, PA passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Born on October 7, 1927 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Fusco) Coccio.

She worked as a Waitress at the Perkiomen Bridge Hotel, West Company, Valley Forge Army Hospital, where she helped the...

William M. Bradford

William M. Bradford

Oct 23, 2024

William M. Bradford (Bill), 67, husband of Leanne (Dellaquila) Bradford of Spring City, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Born on October 5, 1957, in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Dean G. and Maryanne (Rudick) Bradford. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons: Bill, husband of Domenica, and Jesse Bradford; his...

Edith Louise Craft

Edith Louise Craft

Oct 22, 2024

Edith Louise (Barrett) Craft, 84, wife of the late Floyd "Butch" Thomas Craft, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 23, 2024.

Born on March 3, 1940 in Linfield, PA she was the daughter of the late Warren and Catherine (Funderwhite) Barrett.

She was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School.

While living in Spring City she worked for...

Timothy Ian Sheehan

Timothy Ian Sheehan

Oct 19, 2024

Timothy Ian Sheehan, a cherished son and brother, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 41. 

Born on August 30, 1983, in Lennox Hill, New York, Tim was the beloved son of Phyllis Sheehan of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, and the devoted brother of Chris Sheehan of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Tim graduated from Middletown High School South in New...

Gertrude F. Emery

Gertrude F. Emery

Oct 19, 2024

Gertrude (Friday) Emery, 99, wife of the late Paul C. Emery of Kimberton, PA passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Spring Mill Senior Living. Previously she resided at Shannondell in Audubon for 14 years, where she enjoyed participating in the theater group and card playing.

Born on April 23, 1925 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the...

Kathryn M. Sarnak

Kathryn M. Sarnak

Oct 15, 2024

Kathryn M. "Kay" (Shewchuk) Sarnak, 91, wife of the late Joseph A. Sarnak, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Born on December 30, 1932 in Bridgeport, PA she was the daughter of the late Elia and Wasylina (Stoyka) Shewchuk.

She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Kay enjoyed bowling with her husband, cooking, and...

Kennedy Elise Albright

Kennedy Elise Albright

Oct 10, 2024

 Kennedy Elise Albright, a vibrant and loving young woman, passed away on October 10, 2024, at the tender age of 19. Born on January 15, 2005, in Phoenixville, PA, she was the cherished daughter of Kenneth D. Albright Jr. and Beverly Dawn (Miller) Albright. Kennedy’s spirit shone brightly throughout her life, bringing joy to all those who knew her.She graduated...

James R. Kucharik

James R. Kucharik

Oct 8, 2024

James R. Kucharik, 88, husband of Mildred H. (Yenchick) Kucharik of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Born on July 16, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late William M. and Anna M. (Ocelka) Kucharik.

James served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957.

He was a Lineman for Philadelphia Electric Company starting in...

Darcie D. Johnston

Darcie D. Johnston

Oct 7, 2024

Darcie (Debaun) Johnston passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at the age of 71, from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) at her home in Phoenixville.

Born in Alameda, CA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Madeleine Debaun.

Darcie’s giving spirit was seen in her warmth and kindness to others, her love and care for animals (including many dogs...

Carl D. Esposito

Carl D. Esposito

Oct 6, 2024

Carl D. Esposito, 87, husband of Shirley A. (Whitehead) of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Paoli Hospital. 

He was born on June 8, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Pasquale and Viola (Stauffer) Esposito. 

He graduated from Bartrum High school and was a Penn State Alumn. Carl served in the National Guard. 

Carl worked for Proctor & Gamble...

John J. Irey, III

John J. Irey, III

Oct 5, 2024

John J. Irey, III, 68, husband of Regina (Downs) Irey of Pottstown, PA passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at home from cancer.

Born on June 18, 1956 in Phoenixville, PA. He was the son of the late John J. Irey, Jr. and Valerai (Umstead) Irey.

John was a Firefighter for Phoenixville Fire Department and loved to bowl.

He is survived by...

Caroline Heasley

Caroline Heasley

Oct 2, 2024

Caroline A. Heasley, 26, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the University of Pennsylvania.

Born on October 27, 1997 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Russell C. Heasley and the late Melissa A. (Devaney) Heasley.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Immaculata University where she was in the Immaculata Honor Society and...

John F. Dettra, Sr.

John F. Dettra, Sr.

Oct 1, 2024

John F. Dettra, Sr., 85, husband of the late Bernice (Yatsko) Dettra and Rosemarie (Schrump) Dettra of Royersford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at home.

Born on May 29, 1939 in Norristown, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Boone) Dettra.

John worked in Sales at Tauder Ford in Phoenixville, PA for 29 years.

He loved...