Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Thomas M. Santillo, Jr., 46, husband of Sharon (Kappenstein) Santillo, of Mont Clare, PA, died on Sunday, March 4, 2018.

Born on June 9, 1971 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Judith A. (Pannella) Santillo of Phoenixville, PA and Thomas M. Santillo, Sr. of Ridgeville, DE.

He was a self-employed craftsman.

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Feb 28, 2018

Edward J. Szymkiewicz, Sr., 95, husband of the late Eleanor H. (Fabian) Szymkiewicz, of East Vincent, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died on February 28, 2018 at his residence.

Born on August 6, 1922 in Kimberton, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Michaelina (Vworchik) Szymkiewicz.

He was a veteran of World War...

Feb 25, 2018

Rita Mary (McDougall) Martin, 65, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home. Born on January 26, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (O'Hara) McDougall. She was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School Class of 1971, She was a waitress for over 50 years. Surviving are, Sons,...

Feb 24, 2018

Kevin J. McGonigle, 52, husband of Tammie (Kaltenbacher) McGonigle, of Phoenixville, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home.

Born on July 15, 1965 in Darby, PA, he was the son of Ronald H. and Mary (Hallinan) McGonigle of Exton, PA.

He was a graduate of...

Feb 21, 2018

Marcia Ann (Putz) Rogers, 69, wife of John Redmond Rogers, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA , with whom she shared 50 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2018 in Seasons Hospice.

Marcia was a graduate of Saint Pius X High School.

She spent the next 50 years devoted to her husband and family....

Feb 20, 2018

Charles E. Landes, Jr., 82, husband of Gerry Landes of Collegeville, PA, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at home.

Born on July 10, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Charles E., Sr. and Evelyn (Smith) Landes.

He was an executive and co-owner of Landes Brothers, Inc. in Collegeville, PA until his...

Feb 19, 2018

Genevieve (Johns) Drake, 85, wife of the late Robert A. Drake of Phoenixville, PA, died on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Phoenixville Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on March 17, 1932 in Stroudsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Flora (Sohier) Johns.

Surviving are:

Son, Robert II, husband of...

Feb 16, 2018

Marilyn White, 73, wife of the late Nathan Sallad of Phoenixville, PA, died Friday, February 16, 2018 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on September 2, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emlin, Sr. and Esther (Miller) White.

Marilyn was a Psychiatric Aide who cared for patients at the Pennhurst, Embreeville, and...

Feb 12, 2018

Mary E. (Hanna) Neuber, of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday February 12, 2018.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Evan T. and Elizabeth (Loeser) Moser.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Merric (Mary) wife of Jeffrey LaRiviere;

Daughter, Dorothy wife of Jack Majewski.

5 Grandchildren:

Layne;...

Feb 5, 2018

Eda (Rosen) Field, 76, of Upper Providence Township, died on Monday, February 5, 2018 at home.

Born on December 28, 1941 in Buffalo, New York, she was the daughter of the late Goodwin Marcus and Rose (Rappaport) Rosen.

Surving are:

Daughter, Sharon wife of John DelOrefice, Jr.;

Son, Philip Field husband...

Feb 4, 2018

Nathan Sallad, 74, husband of Marilyn (White) Sallad of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, February 4, 2018 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on March 17, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Elijah, Sr. and Christine (Brown) Sallad.

He was a maintenance worker at Lock 60 on the Schuylkill Canal and was...

Feb 1, 2018

Nicholas C. Giampietro, 79, husband of Patricia A. (Hritz) Giampietro of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Born on July 13, 1938 in his family home at the corner of High and Dayton Streets in Phoenixville, PA. He was son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Chuck) Giampietro.

Nick was...

Jan 25, 2018

Ruth L. (Smith) Schultz, 80, wife of the late Clarence L. Rittenbaugh, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Born on January 29, 1937 in Valley Forge, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry Smith and Dorothy (Kimmey) Kalinski.

She was one of the first women to work in the...

Jan 23, 2018

EADDY, BRIAN W.

Age 51 of North Cape May, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 surrounded by family and loved ones.    He was born in Queens, NY and had been a Cape May resident since 2015.  Since 1998, Brian lived with Parkinson’s disease and died from complications associated with the disease.   Brian was raised...

Jan 23, 2018

Barbara A. (Bolger) Schmidt, 75, of Reading, formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She was the wife of the late Stanley E. Schmidt.

Born on February 4, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA she was a daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Lysoby) Bolger.

She worked in sales...

Jan 21, 2018

Arlene Virginia (Powell) Verish passed away at Season's Hospice on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Arlene was born in Phoenixville, PA on June 26, 1930 to Bertha Mae (Tarter) and Earl Jones Powell. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School Class of 1948 where she was the captain of the cheer leading squad. While in high school, she was...

Jan 21, 2018

Mary (Pcolinski) Gaydos, 93, wife of the late Paul C. Gaydos, of Phoenixville, PA, died on January 21, 2018.

Born on July 23, 1924 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Valko) Pcolinski.

She worked as a bookkeeper in the accounting department at Spring City Knitting for 28...

Jan 21, 2018

Stephen J. Sweet, Jr., 73, husband of Dolores J. (Zielinski) Sweet of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on October 17, 1944 in Jeddo, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen J. Sweet, Sr. and Mary (Kopcyznski) Sweet.

In addition to his wife of 47 years, he...

Jan 21, 2018

Joseph Anthony Sparano, 91, husband of the late Mary Ann (King) Sparano of Phoenixville, PA, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Manor Care in King of Prussia, PA.

Born on January 31, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Natale) Sparano.

He attended St. Mary's Elementary School and...

Jan 20, 2018

Dennis James Piccirilli, 65, husband of Marsha A. (Diener) Piccirilli, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital after he was stricken at home.

Born on April 26, 1952 in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Walters) Piccirilli.

He was a graduate of Upper Merion...