Obituaries
Peggy J. Kraynak
Mar 27, 2025
Peggy J. (Straub) Kraynak, 89, widow of Thomas L. Kraynak, Sr., of South Coventry, PA (formerly of Phoenixville) passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at St. Francis Home.
Born on May 26, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Custer) Straub, Sr.
She was a 1953 graduate of Phoenixville High School.
Peggy worked as a...
Robert M. Urbani, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
Robert M. Urbani, Jr., 64, husband of Lisa A. (Neborak) Urbani of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Born on June 16, 1960, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Robert M. Urbani, Sr. and Louise (D'Alonzo) Urbani.
Rob was a 1978 graduate of Episcopal Academy, where he served as the manager of many sports teams....
Dovey M. Lance
Mar 24, 2025
Dovey M. "Debbie" Lance, 77, wife of Clark B. Lance of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, March 24, 2024.
Born on April 27, 1947 In Winchester, VA she was the daughter of the late William and Jennie (Small) Wells.
She worked in housekeeping at Phoenixville Hospital.
Debbie enjoyed playing online casino games and checking on family via Facebook. She loved spending time...
Fred V. "Bull" Ettinger, III
Mar 21, 2025
Fred V. "Bull" Ettinger, III, 87 husband of Betsy (Allen) Ettinger of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 in Phoenixville Hospital.
Born on December 11, 1937 in Mont Clare, Pa he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth (Wilt) Ettinger. Fred was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1955, where he excelled in...
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...
Joseph A. Kacanda
Mar 18, 2025
Joseph A. Kacanda, 76, of Birdsboro, PA passed away at home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Born on October 7, 1948 in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Bertha (Getzey) Kacanda.
A shy child, Joe was a talented piano player and member of the Junior Octave Club. He graduated from Norristown High School class of 1966,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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