Obituaries

Vincent J. Weaver, Jr.

Vincent J. Weaver, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Vincent John Weaver Jr., of Pottstown, PA, passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 62. Born on April 13, 1962, Vinnie lived a life filled with service, creativity, and love for his family.

Vinnie proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in both Hawaii and Korea. He had a passion for creating...

Rosemary R. Emrich

Rosemary R. Emrich

Feb 18, 2025

Rosemary R. (Graten) Emrich, 83, wife of the late Raymond E. Emrich of Spring City, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Brandywine Senior Living.

Born on August 27, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Ethel I. (Kirkner) Graten.

She worked in banking for 26 years starting at GSB (Germantown Savings Bank),...

Shirley A. Esposito

Shirley A. Esposito

Feb 15, 2025

Shirley A. (Whitehead) Esposito, 79, wife of the late Carl D. Esposito, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at home.

Born on October 13, 1945 in Dunmore, PA she was the daughter of the late Ernest L. and Margaret (Guzzi) Whitehead.

She was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church.

Shirley worked as a health care aid...

Linda L. Iwaniuk

Linda L. Iwaniuk

Feb 15, 2025

Linda Iwaniuk (Gear)

With deep sorrow, we announce that Linda Iwaniuk (Gear), 73, wife of the late Stephen Iwaniuk of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025 with her children by her side.

Linda had a gift - she could make anyone laugh. Her stories were legendary, her humor unmatched, and her presence could light up any room. She...

Daniel William Dransfield

Daniel William Dransfield

Feb 14, 2025

Daniel William Dransfield, husband of Patricia (Parke) Dransfield of Douglassville passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. 

Born on January 13, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Kenneth and Claire (Alteron) Dransfield . 

Daniel honorably served in the United States Army. He worked as a paper inspector at the Simpson Paper Company.

Daniel was an avid hunter and...

Fred L. Herr

Fred L. Herr

Feb 11, 2025

Fred Lamar Herr, 78, (PopPop Fred) husband of the late Peggy Ann (Swank) Herr of Emmaus, PA passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Born on July 24, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Fred L. and Evelyn (Cline) Herr.

Fred served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Bronze Star....

Catherine S. Varady

Catherine S. Varady

Feb 11, 2025

Catherine S. (Sabol) Varady, 75, wife of the late Joseph R. Varady of Phoenixville, PA peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Born on July 7, 1949 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael G. and Anna (Matonak) Sabol. Following graduation from Phoenixville Area High School in June 1967, she was employed by the...

Michael J. "Skip" Rector, III

Michael J. "Skip" Rector, III

Feb 8, 2025

Michael J. "Skip" Rector, III age 79 of Havertown, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died in his home on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was the husband of the late Christine (Andrusisian) Rector.

Born on March 12, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Michael J. Rector, Jr. and Genevieve (Raniszewski) Rector. He graduated from St. Pius X...

John H. Belman

John H. Belman

Feb 7, 2025

John H. Belman, 94, husband of the late Mary Ann (Cook) Belman of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 in the Reading Hospital.

Born on November 5, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna (Boalick) Belman.John is a 1950 graduate of North Coventry High School and later went on to graduate...

Peter M. Crescente

Peter M. Crescente

Feb 5, 2025

Peter M. Crescente, 90, husband of Angeline (Natale) Crescente of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Born on August 10, 1934 in Norristown, PA he was the son of the late Eugene and Delia (Buono) Crescente.

He was a graduate of West Catholic High School, class of 1954 and served in the United States Army.

Peter worked as a baker...

Julia A. (Wasko) Greenan

Julia A. (Wasko) Greenan

Feb 3, 2025

Julia A. (Wasko) Greenan, 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. 

Born in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late John Wasko, Sr. and Julia (Platco) Wasko. 

She worked as a mold injection operator at Budd company for 20 years while also working as a beloved waitress for many years at the elite Seven Stars...

Theresia McCusker

Theresia McCusker

Feb 3, 2025

Theresia, known to everyone as Terry or Aunt Terry, was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1929. After living through World War II with her parents Anton and Franziska Handerer and her only sister, Lanni, she emigrated to the United States and became a naturalized citizen on January 22 nd 1963 while living in Queens, New York. Terry worked in the...

Dawn M. Koch

Dawn M. Koch

Jan 30, 2025

Dawn Marie (Frank) Koch, 89, wife of the late Charles Koch passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on June 8, 1935 in Abington, PA she was the daughter of the late Louis Frank and Virginia M. (Simmons). She worked in Housekeeping at the Phoenixville Hospital. She was a member of St. Peter Episcopal Church, Phoenixville.

 Dawn was a Phoenixville...

Angeline Zaffiri

Angeline Zaffiri

Jan 28, 2025

Angeline "Sissy" (Castrovillo) (Buono) Zaffiri, 87, wife of the late Robert Zaffiri of Phoenixville, PA passed way on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Born on March 12, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sabia (DiMartino) Castrovillo, and step-father Mario Pandoli.

She was a Medical Secretary for Dr. Mineo's Office in Phoenixville and then worked in the...

Carol J. Michael

Carol J. Michael

Jan 26, 2025

Carol J. Michael, 94, of Phoenixville, PA, wife of the late Milton J. Michael passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 peacefully at Paoli Hospital with her daughter, Donna, by her side.

Born on May 7, 1930 in Somerville, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late George and Clara (Wilson) Husson. She graduated from Somerville High School and worked...

Dominick V. "Bingo" Viola, Jr.

Dominick V. "Bingo" Viola, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Dominic V. "Bingo" Viola, Jr., 75, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Born on April 11, 1949 in Phoenixville he was the son of the late Dominic V. Viola, Sr. and Mary Jean (Poteete) Viola.

He served in the United States Army and completed two tours during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a Machinist/Welder for Werner Stone and...

Dale C. Gerrish

Dale C. Gerrish

Jan 23, 2025

Dale C. Gerrish, 76, husband of Carol A. (Wilson) Gerrish of Spring City, PA passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Born on August 24, 1948 in Houlton, ME he was the son of the late Donald and Beatrice (Rand) Gerrish.

He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam war on the River Boat Patrol. 

He worked for Bell Telephone/Verizon for 35...

Sara Jo "Sally" Wosczyna

Sara Jo "Sally" Wosczyna

Jan 23, 2025

Sara Jo (Yeager) Wosczyna, known to her family and friends as Sally, 69, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on January 23, 2025. She was the daughter of ZoAnne Yeager and the late John W. Yeager. Sally is survived by her five children: Matthew Wosczyna and his wife Mae, Stephanie Dean, Michelle Kelly...

F. Shirley Detwiler

F. Shirley Detwiler

Jan 20, 2025

F. Shirley Detwiler, 95, wife of the late Donald R. Detwiler, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Brandywine senior living.

Born on August 5, 1929, in Glenmoore, PA, she was the daughter of the late R. Elwood and Margaret (Keen) Potts.

Shirley worked as a business administrator up until her retirement. She was a member of...

Osmond "Oz" Mincarelli, Jr.

Osmond "Oz" Mincarelli, Jr.

Jan 17, 2025

Osmond "Oz" Mincarelli, Jr. age 78, husband of Kathleen E. (Kenney) Mincarelli of Phoenixville passed away on Friday , January 17, 2025.

Born in Norristown, PA on August 10, 1946, he was a son of the late Osmond Sr. and Rose (Picone) Mincarelli.

Oz worked for Federal Express in King of Prussia and at the same time he proudly served and retired...

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