Obituaries

Lois M. Diehl

Lois M. Diehl

Jun 9, 2023

Lois M. Diehl, 86, wife of the late Archie Diehl of Spring City, PA passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born August 31, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Zula (Stevenson) Rohm.

Lois loved being a homemaker and caring for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting and reading.

She is survived by 3...

Patricia A. Boyle

Patricia A. Boyle

Jun 9, 2023

Patricia Ann Boyle, 83, wife of the late Joseph J. Boyle of Phoenixville, PA and formerly of Pottstown and Philadelphia, PA passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 in her residence.

 

Born on August 24, 1939 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Hampson) Kealey.

 

Patricia spent her working years as a clinical...

Robert G. Gautreau

Robert G. Gautreau

Jun 9, 2023

Robert G. Gautreau, age 99, husband of the late Nellie A. (Royston) Gautreau of Kimberton, PA  passed away peacefully at the Coatesville VA Medical Center on Friday June 9, 2023Born in East Douglas, MA he was a son of the late Samuel and Elodie (Poirier) Gautreau.  Bob attended school in Douglas but did not finish the 11th grade because he...

Mary Jane Foley

Mary Jane Foley

Jun 5, 2023

Mary Jane (Savick) Foley, 61, wife of Patrick J. "Pat" Foley of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.

Born on July 28, 1961 in Elizabeth, NJ she was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Dorothy A. (Alfes) Savick.

She fell in love with her lifelong soulmate and husband, Patrick, while attending Rutgers University. Together, they...

Loretta A. Miccariello

Loretta A. Miccariello

Jun 4, 2023

Loretta A. (Selfinger) Miccariello, 82, wife of the late Nicholas J. Miccariello, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at home.

Born on January 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Hamaday) Selfinger and grew up in Cedar Hollow.  She graduated from Conestoga High School, Class of 1958.

She was a...

Joseph R. Brancaleoni, Jr.

Joseph R. Brancaleoni, Jr.

Jun 3, 2023

Joseph R. Brancaleoni, Jr., 64, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Born on November 12, 1958 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph R. and Edna J. (Peel) Brancaleoni.

He graduated from Northern Chester County Technical School, Class of 1977.

He worked for Deveraux in Malvern, PA.

As a Boy Scout he...

George T. Yenchick, Jr.

George T. Yenchick, Jr.

Jun 2, 2023

George T. Yenchick, Jr., 69, of Phoenixville, PA  passed away on Friday evening, June 2, 2023 in the Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on May 29, 1954 in Phoenixville, he was the oldest son of the late George T. and Margaret (McCann) Yenchick.  

George worked for Pejey's Auto Body in Phoenixville, was a volunteer driver for West End Fire Company, and...

Donald M. Wallence

Donald M. Wallence

May 30, 2023

Donald M. Wallence, 77, husband of Joan I. (Yashura) Wallence of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on April 12, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Paul Wallence, Jr. and Mary (Rudzik) Wallence.

He was the Owner/Operator of Don Wallence Auto Sales in Spring City for 47 years...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Irwin

Elizabeth "Betsy" Irwin

May 28, 2023

Elizabeth "Betsy" Irwin, 68, wife of Michael Irwin of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on February 8, 1955 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late William Streeper and Alice (Hiscock) Coryell and was a step-daughter to the late William Coryell.  She was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School...

Bruce I. Bennett

Bruce I. Bennett

May 28, 2023

Bruce I. Bennett, 76, husband of Bonnie M. (Wambold) Bennett of East Coventry, PA passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home.

Born on September 19, 1946 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Verl and Jeanette (Sorensen) Bennett.

Bruce served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a Plant...

Mary Lou Tate

Mary Lou Tate

May 25, 2023

Mary Lou (Wachowski) Tate, 79, wife of Russell O. Tate of Pottstown, PA passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at home.

Born on October 19, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Woyden) Wachowski.

She was a graduate of St. Matthew's High School in Conshohocken, PA.

She was a Secretary for General...

Raymond A. Swanson

Raymond A. Swanson

May 20, 2023

Raymond A. Swanson, 68, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on February 12, 1955 in Destin, FL he was the son of the late William P. Swanson, Sr. and Helen M. (Vogel) Swanson.

He was a Steelworker at National Rolling Mills and Worthington Steel in Malvern.

He was a social member of...

Virginia "Ginny" Domarasky

Virginia "Ginny" Domarasky

May 20, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" (Fetterman) Domarasky, age 90 years old, of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Born on October 2, 1932 in Shamokin, PA she a daughter of the late Charles and Ella (Tartar) Fetterman.   Ginny worked as a Reading Aide for the Phoenixville School District within its elementary schools.She was member of the...

Teresa M. Sweigart

Teresa M. Sweigart

May 17, 2023

Teresa M. (Ianni) Sweigart, 85, wife of the late Frank L. Sweigart of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at home.

Born on October 1, 1937 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Martinelli) Ianni.

Teresa was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed housecleaning over the years.

She was a...

Emilia M. Previtera

Emilia M. Previtera

May 16, 2023

Emilia (Martello) Previtera, 88, wife of the late Salvatore Previtera passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 (after a valiant three year battle with cancer).

Born with dual Italian/American citizenship on December 26, 1934 in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy she was the daughter of the late Saverio and Teresa (Papasodero) Martello.

As a young child in rural Italy, she was...

James Sallad

James Sallad

May 10, 2023

James Sallad, 78, of Phoenixville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Phoenixville Hospital. 

Born November 8, 1944 in Sparta, GA he was a son of the late Elijah and Christine Sallad. 

James is survived by 2 children:Daughter, Jennifer Baxter-SalladSon, James Sallad, Jr.,

He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren Jairus Sallad, Melody Jackson & Journey Carter

Sister, Christine...

Rosemarie Schrump-Dettra

Rosemarie Schrump-Dettra

May 8, 2023

Rosemarie Schrump-Dettra, 82, wife of John Dettra of Royersford, PA and the late Harry H. Schrump, III passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at home.

Born on October 10, 1940 in Malvern, PA she was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Helen V. (Taylor) Rittenbaugh.

She was an Administrative Assistant for Specht Realty in Pottstown.

She loved...

Barbara J. Rowland

Barbara J. Rowland

May 7, 2023

Barbara J. (Frock) Rowland, 77, wife of the late Robert M. Rowland of Birchrunville, PA passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.Born on January 17, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Frock Sr, Dorothy (White) (Frock) Urban and Irwin Urban.She worked as a Phone Operator at J.C. Penney in King of Prussia for 20 years.She...

Walter Gumpper

Walter Gumpper

May 3, 2023

 

Dear friends,

 

                Ann, Robert and Jean wanted to take this opportunity to personally share with you that our dad, Walter, passed away unexpectedly but very peacefully on May 3rd, at Parkland Hospital in Derry, NH. 

                For most of his life, he resided in Pennsylvania.  For the past 10 years, he resided at Birch Heights senior living...

Donnatella E. Franciosa Linder

Donnatella E. Franciosa Linder

Apr 28, 2023

Donnatella E. Franciosa Linder, 81, wife of Dr. Edward F. Linder, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023 at home.

Born on August 3, 1941 in Sessano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Esterina (DiIanni) Franciosa.  Donna was named after St. Donato’s Church in her hometown.  She lived in Italy until...

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