Obituaries

Francine R. Layne

Francine R. Layne

Jan 4, 2023

Francine R. Layne, 59, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

 

Born on September 21, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Alonzo E. and Ruth M. (Nelligan) Layne.

 

She graduated in June of 1985 from Chester County Intermediate Unit Learning Center.

 

Francine was an avid gymnast who participated in...

Harold Strauss

Harold Strauss

Jan 4, 2023

Harold Strauss, 98, formerly of the Detroit Area of Michigan and most recently of Horsham, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in his residence at the Horsham Center for Jewish Life. 

Born on April 7, 1924 in Indianapolis, IN, he was a son of the late Morris & Frances (Posnosky) Strauss. 

Harold graduated Short Hill High School...

Eva Lee Bearden

Eva Lee Bearden

Dec 31, 2022

Eva Lee Bearden, 95 yrs old went home to be with the LORD on Dec 31st, 2022.

 

She was born on Sept 1,1927 in Southern Pines, NC to the late Alex and Betty Jane Martin.

 

She was the third of five sisters, Lucille, Pearl, Carrie, and Mary Jane. She attended primary and secondary schools in Southern Pines....

Matthew Pinciotti

Matthew Pinciotti

Dec 31, 2022

Matthew Pinciotti, 38, husband of Lisa M. (Defibaugh) Pinciotti of East Coventry, PA passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Together they have three beautiful children: Dylan, Declan and Ben.   Born on February 13, 1984 in Philadelphia, PA he was the fourth son of Stephen J. Pinciotti (husband of Susan Snow) and Linda (Wright) Hollenbach (wife of Roy Hollenbach).   Matt was a dedicated Security Technician at NextGen as well as a...

Christine J. Schmidt

Christine J. Schmidt

Dec 30, 2022

 On the morning of December 30th, Christine (Tina) Schmidt of Coatesville died at the age of 63.

 

Tina was born to Julia and Philip Thorogood Jr. in 1959 and raised in Lower Merion as the youngest sibling to her surviving older sisters, Elsie (Craig) Hall and Phylis (Jack) Wright. As the smallest friend of the Ardmore crew, she...

Carolyn (Pritchard) Schlosser

Carolyn (Pritchard) Schlosser

Dec 28, 2022

Carolyn (Pritchard) Schlosser, 88, wife of the late Dr. Raymond Schlosser of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.

 

Born on April 17, 1934 in Hollidaysburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Herbert M. and Vera Jane (Trese) Pritchard.

 

She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester Springs.

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Elizabeth D. "Betty" Bolin

Elizabeth D. "Betty" Bolin

Dec 27, 2022

BOLIN, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee McCloskey), beloved wife of Bill Bolin of Phoenixville, PA died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home.

 

Born July 23, 1948, she was a daughter of the late John Patrick & Florence (Barlly) McCloskey.

 

Betty was a long time parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Spring City, and was also an avid volunteer with Main...

Joseph T. Gray, Jr.

Joseph T. Gray, Jr.

Dec 27, 2022

 

Joseph T. Gray, Jr., 79, husband of Loretta (Lineburg) Gray of Exeter, PA and formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home.

 

Born on December 4, 1943 in Levittown, PA he was the son of the late Joseph T. Gray, Sr. and Anna (Owens) Gray.

 

He was a Pipe Fitter for Allenwood...

Marie (Beluch) Marosek

Marie (Beluch) Marosek

Dec 27, 2022

Marie (Beluch) Marosek, 94, wife of the late Leon A. Marosek of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at home.

 

Born on March 10, 1928 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Fuczka) Beluch.

 

She was a Beautician and worked from her home.

 

She was a member of...

Laurie Claxton

Laurie Claxton

Dec 27, 2022

Laurie Claxton, 62, of Chester Springs, passed away peacefully at home after a four-month battle with Leukemia on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022.

She was born on March 21, 1960 in Santa Paula, California, to Victor Garner and Jen Maxwell. She graduated from Adolfo Camarillo High School in 1978

Laurie was known as a loving mother, grandmother and friend who spent...

Josephine R. Sim

Josephine R. Sim

Dec 26, 2022

 Josephine Rita Sim

April 1, 1916 - December 26, 2022

 

Josephine Rita Sim (Josie), formerly of West Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, entered eternal rest at the age of 106 the morning of December 26, 2022, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Newport Beach, California.

 

Josie, Mom, Mom-Mom or Cioci Josie, was beloved by her extended family...

Clara M. Gudolonis

Clara M. Gudolonis

Dec 26, 2022

Clara M. Gudolonis, 77, of Limerick, PA passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at home.

 

Born on July 10, 1945 in East Orange, New Jersey she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Pazereskas) Gudolonis.

 

After graduating Juniata College, Clara went on to earn an MBA in Business Administration from Villanova University and a Masters...

Kylee Michelle Bond

Kylee Michelle Bond

Dec 25, 2022

 

Kylee Michelle Bond, 25, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

 

Born on February 1, 1997 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Jason R. Bond and Holly A. (Wagner) Marshall wife of James Marshall, III,

 

She graduated from Pottstown High School.

 

Kylee was a talented and creative soul who loved all...

Frederick M. "Fred" Casmay

Frederick M. "Fred" Casmay

Dec 24, 2022



Frederick M. "Fred" Casmay, 86, a lifelong resident of Phoenixville and husband of the late Patricia (Boyer) Casmay, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at his residence.

 

Born August 7, 1936, he was a son of the late Michael & Frances (Karmazinski) Casmay.

 

Fred was employed for many years at General Electric/Lockheed Martin as an electrical design...

James A. Lane, II

James A. Lane, II

Dec 23, 2022

James A. Lane, 83, husband of Karen (Korde) Lane of Phoenixville, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Friday, December 23, 2022.

 

Jim was born June 14, 1939 to Dr. James A. & Catherine (Friedel) Lane in Melrose Park, PA and later moving to Philadelphia and Stone Harbor, NJ where he and Karen resided for...

Carol Jean Butterfield

Carol Jean Butterfield

Dec 18, 2022

 

Carol J. (Epprecht) Butterfield, 77, of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.

 

Born May 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William Epprecht, Jr. and Doris Epprecht (Ettinger).

 

She worked for Allstate, Synthes, and Shared Medical Systems before retirement.

 

She was a member...

Linda U. Brannan

Linda U. Brannan

Dec 7, 2022

 

Linda U. Brannan, 70, wife of Michael A. Brannan of Phoenixville, PA died on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Paoli Hospital.

Linda was born on May 8, 1952 in Wayne, PA and was a daughter of the late Frank and Agnes (Moorhouse) Ulrich.  She worked in the HR Department at Norwood Industries and then was an insurance advisor at...

Marlyn L. Moore

Marlyn L. Moore

Nov 30, 2022

Marlyn L. (Berriker) Moore, 88, wife of the late Joseph F. Moore of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

 

Born on July 23, 1934 in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Raymond  and Anna (Harner) Berriker.

 

She worked as a Receptionist at CAT Pickering Campus in Phoenixville.

 

She was a member...

Maryanne T. Wanat

Maryanne T. Wanat

Nov 27, 2022

 

Maryanne T. (Manchor) Wanat, 80, wife of the late Joseph Wanat, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at home.

 

Born on January 13, 1942 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina (Mincarelli) Manchor.

 

She graduated from Bishop Kenrick High School.

 

Maryanne volunteered at Phoenixville Senior...

Patricia Diane Winston Bellinger

Patricia Diane Winston Bellinger

Nov 27, 2022

Patricia Diane Winston Bellinger, 68 of Phoenixville, Pa., departed this life after a lengthy illness on Sunday, November 27th, 2022. Born in West Chester, PA. on January 19th, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Albert Sutton, Jr., and Yvonne B. Winston.

Patricia grew up in Phoenixville and graduated with Phoenixville High School’s class of 1972. While married to...

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