Obituaries

Apr 27, 2022

After a lengthy illness, William J. “Bill”  Dinda, Jr., 74, beloved husband for more than 31 years to Marie (Miller), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 in Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown.

Born 1947 in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late William J. Dinda, Sr. and Helen (Almasy) Dinda.

Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Air...

Apr 26, 2022

Krista L. (Hopple) Wagner, 50, wife of Matthew T. Wagner of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at home.

 

Born on March 23, 1972 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Lynette (Weikel) (Hopple) Bainbridge and the late Jeffrey D. Hopple.

 

She was a School Teacher for Methacton School District for 28 years.

 

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Apr 25, 2022

Thomas A. Galligher, Jr., 74, beloved husband of Patricia Benvenuto of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Paoli Hospital.

 

Born on October 4, 1947 in Upper Darby, PA he was the son of the late Thomas A. Galligher, Sr. and Emma (Mulqueen) Galligher.

 

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the...

Apr 23, 2022

Ronald B. Raysor, Sr., 79, husband of Marie (Badman) Raysor, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Devlin Rosmos Kepp and Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 Main Street, Phoenixville, on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Burial will follow in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick.

A...

Apr 23, 2022

Evelyn (Becker) Thompson, 98, wife of the late Richard L. Thompson of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Born on April 2, 1924 in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was the daughter of the late Gustave and Anna Becker.

She was an Accounting Technician at Valley Forge Army Hospital for 23 years and then at Naval Air Development Center...

Apr 21, 2022

Prudence M. (Fasone) McFadden, 84, wife of John G. Hoffner, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

 

Born on September 6, 1937 in New York, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Angela (Teranna) Fasone.

 

She was the Director of Sales for Pagemart and then Director of Admissions at Devon Manor.

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Apr 16, 2022

Lynn Marie Hudak - April 16, 2022  

Local Business Owner Dies at 57.

 

Lynn Marie (Pecharo) Hudak, “LynnP” 57, passed away suddenly in Reading Hospital on Friday, April 16, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Michael J. Hudak, and just celebrated 28 wonderful years together.

 

In addition to her husband,...

Apr 12, 2022

Eleanor M. (Valerio) Carey, 93, wife of the late James J. Carey of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Born on January 30, 1929 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Dominic Valerio and the late Mary (Sakal) Johnstead.

She graduated from Phoenixville Area High School where she played in the high school band.

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Apr 11, 2022

Glen E. Douglas, 84, husband of the late Barbara Ann (Tirpak) Douglas and father of the late Briana M. Douglas of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence.

Born July 30, 1937 in Hindsboro, IL, he was a son of the late Ray E. & Jessie H. (Vandeventer ) Douglas.

Glen...

Apr 6, 2022

Helen M. (Chasnocha) Lauritano, 98, wife of the late Vito A. Lauritano, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday evening, April 6, 2022.

Born on July 6, 1923 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Agnes (Bernat) Chasnocha.

She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the...

Apr 5, 2022

Estelle M. (Marchionne) March, 69, wife of Edward Evans and the late Arthur Frank March, III of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Born on October 27, 1952 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Noble S. and Bernadine M. (Benyo) Marchionne.

She graduated from Northern Chester County Technical...

Apr 4, 2022

Carol Marie (Katein) Petiet, 75, wife of the late Franklin B. Petiet, of Phoenixville, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 in her residence.

Born on March 8, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Anthony & Esther (Hess) Katein.

Carol was self employed as a housekeeper for many years. She was also a member...

Apr 3, 2022

Heidi (Beutler) Smith, 58, of Spring City, PA passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Born on November 26, 1963 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of Nancy J. (Keehn) Beutler and the late Herbert Beutler.

In addition to her mother she is survived by 2 sons: Corey Smith; Tyler Smith. Step-son, Zachary Smith....

Apr 3, 2022

Raymond D. "Ray-Ray" Sierzega, 87, of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Born in Phoenixville, PA he was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Antonina (Rzasa) Sierzega.  He was a devoted uncle to many and enjoyed spoiling everyone's canine companions.

Raymond was preceded in...

Apr 2, 2022

Sarah Elizabeth Schafer, 32, of Phoenixville, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at her residence.

Born August 13, 1989 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of Sarah (Spatzer) Perles and Daniel Schafer and her step-father, Gregory Perles, Sr.

Sarah Beth’s greatest legacy will be her two beautiful children, Maliyah Warren and Adrian Schafer.

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Apr 2, 2022

Gloria Dawn Murray, 90, wife of the late Robert C. Murray of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Born July 4, 1931 in North Apollo, PA she was the daughter of the late William Earl and Florence (Daugherty)Blystone. After graduation she enlisted in the Army and was station in Texas for training. She was later...

Apr 1, 2022

Dolores Elizabeth “Dodi” Conway, 84, of Phoenixville, PA, wife of the late Raymond J. Conway, Sr., passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 5, 1937 in Abington, PA she was the youngest daughter of Frank and Regina (Duddy) Conway. Her sisters: Theresa, Patricia, Regina, Joel, Frankie, and Jeanie, have all...

Apr 1, 2022

Doris A. (Spencer) Morrow, 74, of Spring City, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on July 21, 1947 in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Marvin J. & Anna (Minoski) Caudill

Doris was employed as a deli counter clerk for various local businesses. She was also a former member...

Mar 30, 2022

Brad A. Pannella, 63, of Spring City, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at home.

Born on January 10, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Lillian H. (Fry) Pannella.

Brad worked as a technician at the Valley Forge Sewer Authority then worked as a warehouse...

Mar 28, 2022

James C. Zurek, 81, husband of Eleanor J. (Cruickshank) Zurek of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at home.

Born on June 25, 1940 in Phoenixville, PA and was raised by his grandparents Charles and Caroline Zurek.

He served in the Army National Guard.

James worked for Synthane-Taylor in...