Obituaries

Carol E. Burkhart

Carol E. Burkhart

Nov 5, 2022

Carol E. Burkhart, 82, of Phoenixville, PA  passed away at her daughter's home in Upper Black Eddy, PA on Saturday morning, November 5, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard Dietrich and the late Carl Burkhart

 

She was born in Phoenixville, PA on June 18, 1940 to the late Russell Emrich, and Elizabeth (Arndt) Emrich.  Her...

Robert J. Dellaquila

Robert J. Dellaquila

Nov 5, 2022

Robert J. Dellaquila, 85, husband of Elaine (Davis) Dellaquila of Phoenixville, PA passed away on November 5, 2022 in hospice care.

 

He lived nearly his entire life in Phoenixville, PA and was the son of the late Dominic Dellaquila and Margaret (Sabol) Dellaquila.

 

"Beaner" opened the area's first fresh dough pizzeria in 1959.  Some years later while...

Helen Derkas

Helen Derkas

Nov 2, 2022

Helen Derkas, 92, beloved wife of 74 years to Ernest T. Derkas, of Pottstown passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

 

Born October 28, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Bela & Erna (Timmerman) Wolf.

 

Helen married the love of her life when she was 17 years old. She led a...

Margaret A. Schell

Margaret A. Schell

Oct 31, 2022

Margaret A. (Katein) Schell, 83, wife of the late John F. Schell of Upper Providence passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at home.

 

Born on August 19, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Karl V. and Catherine (McCabe) Katein.

 

She is survived by 3 children:

Son, John husband of Linda Schell;

Daughter,...

Terry S. "Ziggy" Dillinger

Terry S. "Ziggy" Dillinger

Oct 29, 2022

Terry S. "Ziggy" Dillinger, 69, of Phoenixville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born March 7, 1953 in Phoenixville to the late Clarence & Elizabeth Dillinger. He graduated in 1971 as part of the inaugural class of the Vo-Tech school in Phoenixville and went on to have careers in carpentry and truck driving.

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Joseph R. Varady

Joseph R. Varady

Oct 29, 2022

Joseph R. Varady, 75, husband of Catherine “Cathy” (Sabol) Varady, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Spring Mill Memory Care, where he resided for the past five months.

 

Born on November 9, 1946 in Elkton, Maryland, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kish) Varady.  Later on the family...

Howard W. "Butch" Longacre

Howard W. "Butch" Longacre

Oct 25, 2022

Howard W. "Butch" Longacre, 75, husband of Carol L. Longacre, of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

 

Born on September 25, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Franklin Longacre and Helen (McIntyre) Litka.

 

He worked at Pierce and Stevens in Kimberton for 36 years.

 

Butch was an avid...

Alfred J. Viola, Jr.

Alfred J. Viola, Jr.

Oct 20, 2022

Alfred J. Viola, Jr. 76, of Glenmoore, PA and formerly Phoenixville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Colonial Woods.

He was the son of the late Alfred J. Viola Sr. and Elizabeth (Paul) Viola.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Viola.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Alfred's life...

Dale E. "Hick" Ritschard

Dale E. "Hick" Ritschard

Oct 20, 2022

Dale E. "Hick" Ritschard, Sr., 81, husband of Margaret (Gordon) Ritschard of Collegeville, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Born on February 3, 1941 in Valley Forge, PA he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Shrawder) Ritschard.

Dale was a Lineman for PECO for 35 years until retirement....

Joan Knipe

Joan Knipe

Oct 18, 2022

Joan (Kearns) Knipe of Marathon, Florida, formerly of Exton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at Bryn Mawr Hospital, surrounded by her family, on October 18th, 2022.  She was 82.  

Throughout her life, Joan was devoted to her family and passionate about childhood education, cooking and tennis.  

Raised in Narberth, PA, Joan was the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Kearns, and...

Robert J. Balogh, Sr.

Robert J. Balogh, Sr.

Oct 15, 2022

Robert J. Balogh Sr, Bob, age 91 passed away peacefully on Saturday October 15, 2022 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA with his children by his side. He was husband to the late Frances (Miskiewicz) Balogh.

Bob was born on March 12,1931 in Mont Clare, PA to the late Michael Balogh and Elizabeth (Getzey) Balogh. He served in the U.S. Coast...

John G. Matzik, III

John G. Matzik, III

Oct 14, 2022

John George Matzik, III, age 62, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 surrounded by family in Paoli Hospital. Born on May 18, 1960 in Bryn Mawr, PA he was a son of John G. Matzik, Jr. and the late Dolores Ann (Fisher) Matzik.

John was a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He was an...

Daniel Lacy Rennard, Jr.

Daniel Lacy Rennard, Jr.

Oct 6, 2022

Daniel Lacy Rennard, Jr., 44 years old of Lower Providence passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at home.

Born on March 19, 1978 in Norristown, PA he was the son of Faith Ann (Glessner) Rennard and the late Daniel Lacy Rennard, Sr.

Dan worked as a landscaper.    He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the...

Debra L. McCoy

Debra L. McCoy

Oct 5, 2022

Debra L. (Neiman) McCoy, 63, wife of Daniel P. McCoy of Spring City, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

 

Born on October 10, 1958 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late William I. and Mabel (Ewing) Neiman.

 

She worked at Phoenixville Hospital and Southeastern Veterans Center.

 

Debra attended Grace Assembly of God...

Mary J. Miller

Mary J. Miller

Oct 2, 2022

Mary J. (Cronin) Miller, 84, beloved wife of the late George J. Miller of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Brandywine Living at Upper Providence.

Born on March 21, 1938 in Ware, MA she was the daughter of the late William E. and Helen (Malloy) Cronin.

She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption...

William Joseph Chomiak, Jr.

William Joseph Chomiak, Jr.

Oct 2, 2022

William J. Chomiak, Jr., 58, husband of Susan E. (Ponis) Porter, of Spring City, PA passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Phoenixville Hospital.

 

Born on November 14, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late William J. Chomiak, Sr. and Stella N. (Kozacheson) Chomiak.

 

He graduated from Spring-Ford High School.

 

He loved...

Julia A. "June" Meadows

Julia A. "June" Meadows

Sep 28, 2022

Julia ‘June’ Meadows, 93, of Phoenixville, PA, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 28, 2022.  She was born and raised in the Dorchester and Roxbury sections of Boston, Massachusetts where she attended public school, spent much time roller and ice skating and found many jobs in retail.  She was the daughter of the late Karl Farrenkopf...

James M. Williams

James M. Williams

Sep 27, 2022

 

James M. Williams, 78, husband of the late Sandra L. (Lance) Williams of Royersford, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Brandywine Living at Upper Providence.

 

Born on March 10, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John B. and Anne B. (Drevyanko) Williams.

 

James worked as Grounds Foreman for Spring-Ford...

Taylor Ann Cress

Taylor Ann Cress

Sep 25, 2022

 

Taylor A. Cress, 23, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at home.

 

Born on February 2, 1999 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Joseph E. Cress and the late Katherine L. (Daley) Cress.

 

In addition to her father she is survived by her brothers, Matt Cress and Shawn Daley.

 

Nephew,...

Elizabeth T. Byar

Elizabeth T. Byar

Sep 22, 2022

Elizabeth Byar of Bryn Mawr, PA., passed peacefully with hospice care and in the arms of her family on September 22, 2022. Elizabeth was born on April 16, 1932. As a full scholarship recipient to the University of Pennsylvania, Betty's mother wanted her to be a pediatrician. Instead, however, with her research skills, and intuition about the needs of children,...

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