Obituaries
Barbara E. Chapay
Apr 23, 2023
Barbara E. (Krause) Chapay, 94, wife of the late Thomas J. Chapay of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Born on December 18, 1928 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Russel and Thelma Volpe (Isett).
She worked for Wyeth Laboratories in Great Valley as a label machine operator until her retirement.
Barbara was...
Erik J. Brangalis
Apr 17, 2023
Erik J. Brangalis, 49, of Elverson, PA passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023.Born on June 17, 1973 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Nancy C. (Mattis) Brangalis and the late L. Gunnar Brangalis.He graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School Class of 1991.Erik worked for Tom Oats, Stanley Steemer, D'Ambrosio Dodge, Leisure Equipment, Berks-Mont Camping, and then...
Frank M. Weisner
Apr 16, 2023
Frank M. Weisner, 90, loving husband of the late Nora Peggy (Kane) Weisner of Hallman's Hill, Upper Providence Township passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born on April 23, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Anna (Weisner) Fields and raised by his grandparents Katherine and Michael Weisner.
Frank served in the...
Dale B. Reichenbach
Apr 10, 2023
Dale Reichenbach, 67, passed peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023 surrounded by his family, following a valiant battle with multiple myeloma.
Son of the late Carl and Claire Reichenbach, he was born and raised in Lansdale, PA. He was employed by North Penn Water Authority for 46 years, taking on new positions throughout his tenure and eventually assuming the position...
Joann F. Reilly
Apr 10, 2023
Joann Reilly, 84, wife of the late John F. Reilly Jr of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Born on February 24, 1939 in West Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Helen (Draude) Feeser.
Joann was remembered by much of the community as a Crossing Guard carrying her stop sign at Gay...
Pasquale V. Gazzillo
Apr 9, 2023
Pasquale V. "Pat" Gazzillo, 80, passed on to another life peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Born and raised in Phoenixville, PA he was the loving son of the late Paul and Regina (Cutillo) Gazzillo. He was the loving husband of Rita M. (O'Conner) Gazzillo and proud father of Lisa Marie (Gazzillo) wife of Patrick McGinley,...
Barbara A. Swanson
Apr 9, 2023
Barbara Ann Swanson, 73, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at home.
Born on January 8, 1950 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late William P. Swanson, Sr. and Helen M. (Vogel) Swanson.
She worked for many years as a Caregiver.
Barbara was always "on the go". She especially enjoyed trips to Rock...
Stephen Rinaldi
Apr 7, 2023
Stephen J. Rinaldi, 96, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Born on March 15, 1927 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (Tammaro) Rinaldi and attended St. Mary's School.
Steve was a Hairdresser and also owned House of Flowers and Gifts on Main Street in Phoenixville.
He is survived by...
Barbara J. Burgess
Apr 6, 2023
Barbara J. (McClune) Burgess, 81, wife of the late Benjamin C. Burgess, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Born on October 16, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Kovatch) McClune.
She was a member of Charlestown United Methodist Church.
Barbara enjoyed watching her children play sports, bingo,...
Amy M. Webb
Apr 5, 2023
Amy M. (Miller) Webb, 91, wife of the late Donald L. Webb, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Born on August 15, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Mahlon K. Miller, Sr. and Katherine (Ullman) Miller.
After raising her family, Amy worked at National Liberty for 15 years.
She was...
Barbara B. Burk
Apr 3, 2023
Barbara (Banko) Burk, 62, wife of Russell S. Burk of Phoenixville, PA passed away Monday April 3, 2023 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long battle with early onset dementia.
Born on March 31, 1961 in Reading, PA, she was a daughter of the late Cyril and Rita (Haney) Banko.
In addition to her husband she is survived...
Giuseppe DiLello
Apr 3, 2023
Giuseppe DiLello, 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born on December 19,1940 in Mirabello Sannitico, province of Campobasso, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1966, living in Roxborough, suburb of Philadelphia, before moving to his late residence in 2019.
Giuseppe worked as a baker for Tastykake in Philadelphia for 38 years, from...
Jill C. Peirson
Apr 2, 2023
Jill C. Peirson, 63, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at her home.
Born on June 14th, 1959, in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Betty (Taglieber) Peirson.
She was a graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1977. She went on to earn a BA...
Dorothy Rieco
Mar 30, 2023
Dorothy Rieco, 95 of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family. Predeceased by her husband Louis, Dorothy is survived by her four daughters, Deborah, Pamela (Paul), Louann (Lee) and Heidi (Gary), as well as 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and great-great grandchild. Family meant everything to "Dottie" and that...
Diane M. Heidel
Mar 25, 2023
Diane M. (Watson) Heidel, 85, wife of the late Walter R. Heidel of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday evening, March 25, 2023 at Woodbridge Place in Kimberton.
Born on August 25, 1937 in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Liska) Watson. Diane attended nursing school and then began her 50 year nursing career at Phoenixville Hospital,...
Margaret R. Litka
Mar 25, 2023
Margaret Rose Litka, 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Born on September 27, 1940 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Gleason) Litka.
She attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1958. She worked at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami, FL for 35 years...
Thomas J. "Tj" Zurowski
Mar 25, 2023
Thomas J. "Tj" Zurowski, 32, of Pottstown, PA passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, March 25, 2023.Born on February 18, 1991 in Norristown, PA he was the son of Thomas J. and Nancy (Barr) Zurowski.
He worked as a self-employed contractor. Tj loved playing with his son. They especially enjoyed going on adventures in the woods and...
Frank Preston LeMaster
Mar 24, 2023
Frank Preston LeMaster, age 71, husband of Marylou Robinson of Birchrunville, PA died suddenly on Friday, March 24, 2023. Born on March 12, 1952 in Nonesuch (Lexington), Kentucky he was a son of the late James Leroy and Hermalee (Preston) LeMaster. Frank received a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Kentucky where he played football from 1970 to 1974....
Alan K. Jacobs
Mar 22, 2023
Alan K. Jacobs, 90, of Spring City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on October 4, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Isadore (“Irving”) and Bessie (Pappert) Jacobs.
Alan received his Bachelor's and two Master's degrees in Music Education and Administration from New York University School of Education.
He...
George Christopher Ponis
Mar 22, 2023
George Christopher Ponis, 63, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at home of natural causes.
Born on June 14, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late George E. "Duke" Ponis and Mary Jane (Lynch) Ponis.
He was a Union Carpenter and then started his own painting business.
Chris was a lover of...
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