Obituaries

Giuseppe DiLello

Giuseppe DiLello

Apr 3, 2023

Giuseppe DiLello, 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born on December 19,1940 in Mirabello Sannitico, province of Campobasso, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1966, living in Roxborough, suburb of Philadelphia, before moving to his late residence in 2019.

Giuseppe worked as a baker for Tastykake in Philadelphia for 38 years, from...

Jill C. Peirson

Jill C. Peirson

Apr 2, 2023

 

Jill C. Peirson, 63, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, at her home.   Born on June 14th, 1959, in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Betty (Taglieber) Peirson.   She was a graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1977. She went on to earn a BA...

Dorothy Rieco

Dorothy Rieco

Mar 30, 2023

Dorothy Rieco, 95 of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 surrounded by the love of her family.   Predeceased by her husband Louis, Dorothy is survived by her four daughters,  Deborah,  Pamela (Paul), Louann (Lee) and Heidi (Gary), as well as 10 grandchildren,  8 great grandchildren and great-great grandchild.   Family meant everything to "Dottie" and that...

Diane M. Heidel

Diane M. Heidel

Mar 25, 2023

Diane M. (Watson) Heidel, 85, wife of the late Walter R. Heidel of Phoenixville, PA  died on Saturday evening, March 25, 2023 at Woodbridge Place in Kimberton.

Born on August 25, 1937 in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Liska) Watson.  Diane attended nursing school and then began her 50 year nursing career at Phoenixville Hospital,...

Margaret R. Litka

Margaret R. Litka

Mar 25, 2023

Margaret Rose Litka, 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Born on September 27, 1940 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Russell and Margaret (Gleason) Litka.

She attended St. Mary's Elementary School and graduated from Villa Maria Academy in 1958.  She worked at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami, FL for 35 years...

Thomas J. "Tj" Zurowski

Thomas J. "Tj" Zurowski

Mar 25, 2023

 

Thomas J. "Tj" Zurowski, 32, of Pottstown, PA  passed away following a brief illness on Saturday, March 25, 2023.Born on February 18, 1991 in Norristown, PA he was the son of Thomas J. and Nancy (Barr) Zurowski.

He worked as a self-employed contractor.  Tj loved playing with his son.  They especially enjoyed going on adventures in the woods and...

Frank Preston LeMaster

Frank Preston LeMaster

Mar 24, 2023

Frank Preston LeMaster, age 71, husband of Marylou Robinson of  Birchrunville, PA died suddenly on Friday, March 24, 2023.   Born on March 12, 1952 in Nonesuch (Lexington), Kentucky he was a son of the late James Leroy and Hermalee (Preston) LeMaster. Frank received a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Kentucky where he played football from 1970 to 1974....

Alan K. Jacobs

Alan K. Jacobs

Mar 22, 2023

Alan K. Jacobs, 90, of Spring City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Phoenixville Hospital. 

Born on October 4, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Isadore (“Irving”) and Bessie (Pappert) Jacobs.

Alan received his Bachelor's and two Master's degrees in Music Education and Administration from New York University School of Education. 

He...

George Christopher Ponis

George Christopher Ponis

Mar 22, 2023

George Christopher Ponis, 63, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at home of natural causes.

Born on June 14, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late George E. "Duke" Ponis and Mary Jane (Lynch) Ponis.

He was a Union Carpenter and then started his own painting business.

Chris was a lover of...

Sandra K. Rittenbaugh

Sandra K. Rittenbaugh

Mar 17, 2023

Sandra Kay Rittenbaugh, 67, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at home.

Born on September 16, 1955 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Clarence L. Rittenbaugh, Jr. and Mary Benedetto.

She is survived by her sister, Carole Colgan and brother, Corky husband of Deb Rittenbaugh.

There will be no services.

Marie Elena Theresa Joyce

Marie Elena Theresa Joyce

Mar 16, 2023

Marie Elena Theresa Joyce, age 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by family in Chester County. Marie Elena was born on October 27, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA; cherished daughter of Rita DeMarco (nee: Donio); beloved wife of James F. Joyce, Jr.; loving mother of Hayley; dear sister of Samantha (Jim) McQuillan. Marie Elena is also survived...

Thelma L. Heath

Thelma L. Heath

Mar 14, 2023

Thelma L. (Wallace) Heath, 79, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

 

Born on July 16, 1943 in Marstellar, PA she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Hazel (Bloom) Wallace.

 

She was a member of Grace Assembly of God, Spring City.

 

She is survived by her sisters and brother:

Goldie Smith;

Ella...

Marie Coyle

Marie Coyle

Mar 8, 2023

Marie Coyle, 103, beloved wife of the late Francis J. Coyle, of Phoenixville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 in her residence.

 

Born on September 8, 1919 in Philadelphia, PA she was the last surviving daughter of the late Justice and Mary (Warrington) Spicer.

 

Marie was an active member of St. Basil the Great...

Alfred P. Burk

Alfred P. Burk

Mar 5, 2023

Alfred P. Burk (aka Pop Pop and known to some as Spud), 88, husband of Marilyn (Rabe) Burk of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at home.   Born on September 10, 1934 in New York, NY he was the son of the late Alfred Burk and Marion (Stark) Kelsey.   Alfred served in the United States...

Kathleen V. "Casey" Breckley

Kathleen V. "Casey" Breckley

Mar 5, 2023

Kathleen V. (Casey) Breckley, 71, wife of Gary W. Breckley of Allentown, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Providence Place in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Born on December 28, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Leo Casey, Sr. and Margaret (Kingcade) Casey. Kathy attended St. Joseph’s Home for Girls School in Philadelphia. She...

John E. "Jack" Cox

John E. "Jack" Cox

Mar 3, 2023

John E. “Jack” Cox, 95, beloved husband to Mae (Dantonio) Cox, of Chester Springs, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, March 3, 2023 in Paoli Hospital.

Born on February 19, 1928 in Chester, PA he was a son of the late Richard and Effie (Lammey) Cox.

As a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Jack served as a paratrooper in...

Geraldine V. Jacob

Geraldine V. Jacob

Feb 22, 2023

 

Geraldine V. (Putz) Jacob, 90, wife of the late John R. Jacob on Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

 

Born on April 19, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael G. and Anna (Mogilski) Putz.

 

She was formerly a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was attending St....

James T. Quinn, Sr.

James T. Quinn, Sr.

Feb 20, 2023

 

James T. Quinn, Sr. husband of Lorraine V. (Bruno) Quinn of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home in Herndon, VA.

 

Born on January 28, 1933, in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Patrick and Helene (Coyne) Quinn.

 

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

...

Eugene R. "Gino" Jowder

Eugene R. "Gino" Jowder

Feb 19, 2023

Eugene R. "Gino" Jowder, 81, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Paoli Hospital.

 Born on August 25, 1941 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late John P. Jowder, Sr. and Elizabeth (Tirpak) Jowder.

 He graduated from Phoenixville High School and then went on to serve in the United States Navy as a...

Baby Ellie Rose Beeson

Baby Ellie Rose Beeson

Feb 17, 2023

 

"Some only dream of angels. We held one in our arms.”

 

Baby Ellie Rose Beeson, already beloved and cherished daughter of Chelsey McLean and Tyler Beeson, was born still into the world on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Reading Hospital.

Beautiful Baby Ellie Rose was born with her twin sister Sadie Mae. Ellie was slightly younger than her...

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