Obituaries

Dennis C. Duerr

Dennis C. Duerr

Mar 20, 2025

Dennis C. Duerr, 78, husband of the late Janice D. (Rudick) Duerr of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. 

Born on July 5, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Clifford and Marjorie (Clews) Duerr. He grew up in Roslyn and graduated from Abington High School. He was a proud Penn State graduate, was...

Rita T. Czapka

Rita T. Czapka

Mar 17, 2025

Rita T. Czapka, 91, wife of the late Joseph C. Czapka of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025.Born on August 17, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Stella (Budzik) Bogus.She worked for Dettra Flag, Spring City Knitting Company, and Anin Company.She was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Edith M. Schaeffer

Edith M. Schaeffer

Mar 17, 2025

Edith M. (Steigerwalt) Schaeffer, 86, wife of Stanley Schaeffer and the late David H. Bortman, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at home.

Born on September 28, 1938 in Valley Forge, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Lanning) McIntyre.

She was a member of Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary and a...

Joanne L. Zona

Joanne L. Zona

Mar 14, 2025

Joanne L. (Burke) Zona, 75, wife of the late Giuseppe Zona of Spring City, PA passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at home.

Born on March 21, 1949 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Victoria (Farino) Burke.

She worked in housekeeping in the Maternity Unit at Phoenixville Hospital for 41 years.

Joanne was a member...

Andrew R. Jacob

Andrew R. Jacob

Mar 11, 2025

It is with the heaviest heart to share that Andrew R. Jacob, 81, husband of Helen A. (Person) Jacob of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at home.

Born on May 29, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Andrew and Elaine (Davis) Jacob.

Andrew served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam...

Wayne A. Brackbill

Wayne A. Brackbill

Mar 11, 2025

Wayne A. Brackbill, 77, husband of 41 years to Joanne M. (Carlin) Brackbill of Milton, DE and formerly of East Coventry, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Born on July 1, 1947 in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Harvey and Margaret (Taylor) Brackbill.

Wayne was a 1966 graduate and member of the...

Albert H. Bertucci

Albert H. Bertucci

Mar 9, 2025

Albert H. "Butch" Bertucci, 70, husband of the late Jean F. (Miller) Bertucci of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Born on June 27, 1954 in Norristown, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Ann (Billetta) Bertucci.

He was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, Class of 1972 and then worked as a Mechanic Foreman...

Jacqueline M. Giannopoulos

Jacqueline M. Giannopoulos

Mar 8, 2025

Jacqueline M. Giannopoulos, 91, wife of Dr. Peter H. Giannopoulos of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Born in Jersey City, NJ on May 15, 1933 and graduated from Haverford High School in 1951. Following graduation with her sorority she went to Ocean City, NJ where she met the forever love of her life and married on July...

Tammy M. Black

Tammy M. Black

Mar 8, 2025

Tammy M. (Erb) Black, 56, wife of William J. Black of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Born on May 3, 1968 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of Donna (Bitting) Kulp and the late Marvin Erb and Dennis Kulp.

She was a graduate of Boyertown High School.

She was a member of Friendship Fire Company, Spring City American...

Mary Jo Gontkof

Mary Jo Gontkof

Mar 6, 2025

Mary Jo (Sparano) Gontkof, 74, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Born on January 6, 1951 she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mary Ann (King) Sparano.

She was a 1968 graduate of Phoenixville High School and worked as an Executive Assistant for Aetna.

She was a lifelong member of St. Ann Catholic Church and also...

Elizabeth J. Mastrangelo

Elizabeth J. Mastrangelo

Feb 20, 2025

Elizabeth J. (Allie) Mastrangelo, 90, wife of the late Michael P. "Mickey" Mastrangelo of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Born on May 23, 1934 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hamzik) Allie.

Together with her husband, Betty owned and worked at The Trio Restaurant on Bridge Street in Phoenixville for many...

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...

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