Obituaries

Carmen N. Brango

Carmen N. Brango

Apr 3, 2024

Carmen N. Brango, 80, husband of the late Josephine Ann "JoAnn" (Benyo) Brango of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home.Born on April 13, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Carmen J. and Mildred G. (Faddis) Brango.Carmen worked for the former BF Goodrich in Oaks for 23 years, then Chester County...

Bernard M. Cunningham

Bernard M. Cunningham

Apr 1, 2024

Bernard Michael Cunningham, age 90, a man of devout faith, loving husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving wife Kathleen and his children on April 1, 2024. Bernard was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Great Depression. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance—a testament to his...

Kathryn A. Grocki

Kathryn A. Grocki

Apr 1, 2024

Kathryn A. (McBride) Grocki, 81, beloved wife of John J. Grocki and the late Michael M. Hudak of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at home.Born on June 14, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Ruth Evelyn (Kirkpatrick) McBride.She was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, Class of...

Linda G. Heming

Linda G. Heming

Mar 31, 2024

Linda Heming, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family.  Born in Norristown, PA on September 6, 1940, Linda was the cherished daughter of William and Nellie Gordon.  She was the devoted wife of the late George Heming, Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and laughter.Linda's...

Albert D. Turner, Sr.

Albert D. Turner, Sr.

Mar 29, 2024

Albert D. Turner, Sr., 91, husband of Jeannette C. (Soltys) of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 peacefully at his home.Born on September 13, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Richard L. and Flora M. (Fox) Turner.Al served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953 in Germany.He worked at Synthane-Taylor...

Joseph J. Fedick

Joseph J. Fedick

Mar 26, 2024

Joseph J. Fedick, 76, married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Gail A. (Sahm) of Ocean View, DE formerly of North Coventry Township. He passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.  Born on June 16, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph J. Fedick, Sr....

Kathy A. Hitner

Kathy A. Hitner

Mar 26, 2024

Kathy A. (Wallace) Hitner, 67, of Phoenixville died at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Tuesday evening following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mildred A. (Luft) Wallace.She attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Northern Chester County Vocational School.  Kathy received a Registered Nursing degree...

Rose Marie Matta

Rose Marie Matta

Mar 23, 2024

Rose Marie (Smola) Matta, 80, wife of the late Edward W. Matta of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.Born on January 22, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Chunick) Smola.She is survived by a daughter, Natasha wife of James Gunter.3 Grandchildren.Sister, Ann Jule ProkupchukShe was preceded in death by...

Jeannine Forbes

Jeannine Forbes

Mar 18, 2024

Jeannine R. (Prince) Forbes, 89, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 18, 1934, in Manchester, New Hampshire, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raoul A. and Irene (Vachon) Prince. Jeannine graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1952. She obtained her Associate of Arts degree from Westbrook Junior College in...

Dorothy S. Wood

Dorothy S. Wood

Mar 16, 2024

Dorothy (Shissler) Wood, 96, wife of the late Fred G. Wood, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at home.Born on June 2, 1927 in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth (Barley) Shissler.Dorothy was a graduate of McCaskey High School in Lancaster.In her early years she worked at WGAL Television...

Daniel R. Longo

Daniel R. Longo

Mar 15, 2024

Daniel R. Longo, aged 72, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home in Phoenixville, PA. Born on February 20, 1952, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Frank and Rose (Liguori) Longo, Daniel's life was a testament to his steadfast faith, scholarly excellence, and the deep love he held for his family.

Daniel was a faithful member of...

Margaret J. Yerger

Margaret J. Yerger

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret J. (Hinkle) Yerger, 91, wife of the late Leonard L. Yerger of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.Born on June 4, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late William E. and Estella E. (Smith) Hinkle.She worked as a Bookkeeper for the Val-Rio Diner in Phoenixville, PA.She was a member of St. John...

Tina M. Valerio

Tina M. Valerio

Mar 9, 2024

Tina M. (Dellaquila) Valerio, 64, wife of the late John A. Valerio, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday morning, March 9,. 2024.Born on February 11, 1960 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Dominic A. "Curly" and Shirley "Bunny" (Hartzel) Dellaquila.Tina graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1978.  She...

Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr.

Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr.

Mar 5, 2024

Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr., 81, husband of the late Kathleen M. "Kassy" (Dzuryachko) Murphy of Mont Clare, PA passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.Born on June 7, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Edward T. and Pauline A. (Graten) Murphy.A proud "Northsider", he grew up on St. Mary's Street and maintained lifelong...

Rosalie A. Hohenleitner

Rosalie A. Hohenleitner

Mar 5, 2024

Rosalie A. (Kacanda) Hohenleitner, 93, of Florham Park, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  Known by all who knew and loved her as Rose or Rosie, she was born in Phoenixville, PA, on September 3, 1930.  As a little girl, she loved decorating for the holidays, especially putting lights on the tree at Christmas. After graduating from...

James P. Bradish

James P. Bradish

Feb 22, 2024

James P. Bradish, 38, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Reading Hospital.

Born on April 14, 1985 he was the son of James M. and Patricia A. (Molendini) Bradish.

He was a graduate of CAT Pickering, Class of 2004.

Jimmy loved sports, especially NHRA and NASCAR racing, New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Baltimore Orioles.  He followed Steve...

Lenore W. Petrucelli

Lenore W. Petrucelli

Feb 19, 2024

Lenore W. (Quigg) Petrucelli, 88, wife of the late Francis G. Petrucelli of Audubon, PA passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Born on June 13, 1935 in Spring Mill, PA she was the daughter of the late George R. Quigg, Sr. and Edna (Wells) Freeman and step-daughter of the late Byron Freeman.

She spent most of her working career as an...

Vivian I. Sedlacek

Vivian I. Sedlacek

Feb 19, 2024

Vivian Irene Sedlacek, 98 – surrounded by many family members, she went home in peace on February 19.  On May 4, 1925 she was born in Bee, Nebraska.  In 1942 she married John Sedlacek and spent 2 years on a farm in Bruno. While raising 3 boys she helped John get a degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of...

John "Jack" Walleigh

John "Jack" Walleigh

Feb 17, 2024

John "Jack" Walleigh, Jr., 75, husband of the late Barbara A. (Dascher) Walleigh of Hermitage, TN passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Born in Pottstown, PA on January 2, 1949 he was the son of the late John Walleigh, Sr. and Joan (Kulow) Walleigh.

Jack served in the United States Army.

A Graveside Service will be held in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Lovers...

Daniel F. Flaherty

Daniel F. Flaherty

Feb 9, 2024

Daniel Francis Flaherty, 73, husband of Madonna F. (Burke) Flaherty of Phoenixville passed away in his home on Friday morning, February 9, 2024Born in Philadelphia, PA on February 17, 1950 he was the son of the late Joseph Flaherty, Mary (Coughlin) (Flaherty) Middleton and Edgar Middleton. Dan worked as a service technician for Sears, Roebuck & Company all of his working...