Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

Sep 21, 2022

Sheila Ann McIntyre, daughter of the late Lt Col Walter and Joan McIntyre, born May 22, 1962 has passed into eternal rest on September 21, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Prescod; her only beloved son Nathan Philip Yurick; stepsons John Herbert Prescod and Paul Llewelyn Prescod; and a very large family including six sisters: Christine...

Sep 19, 2022

Joseph B. Wolarik, Jr., 74, of Spring City, PA passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at Reading Hospital.

 

Born on August 24, 1948 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph B. Wolarik, Sr. and Theresa (Havrilla) Wolarik.

 

He was a United States Army Veteran.

 

He worked at Boiler Engineering, Flemming Foods, and...

Sep 19, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

Evy Lee Yenchick (“Lee”), 88, of Pottstown, formerly from Phoenixville, passed away peacefully in hospice care at Spring Mill Senior Care on Sunday Sept. 18th, 2022.  Born in Bryson City, NC., Lee was predeceased by her husband Elmer Yenchick of 58 years, son Jay, parents Ulrich and Alice (Farley) Matthews and brothers James and Roy Matthews.  She is survived by...

Sep 17, 2022

Robert “Bob” Thomas Hannigan, 95, known for his love of meat and potatoes, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Bob is predeceased by his wife Jayne, who he now will have eternity to annoy in various and sundry ways. Bob is survived by his two children, one of them his favorite, Robyn (fave!) and Tod (not fave), his three granddaughters,...

Sep 15, 2022

 

Royersford's Eldest Resident, Flora M. Capoferri, Dies at 108

 

Flora M. (Gerloff) Capoferri of Royersford passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was 108 years old.

 

Born on April 10, 1914 in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Ewing and Grace Virginia (Seifrarth) Gerloff. Flora was raised on...

Sep 14, 2022

Jonas Dreseris, 76, of Little Torch Key, FL passed away peacefully from cancer on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.

Born on February 22, 1946 in Wehnen, Germany he was the son of the late Viktor and Johanna (Liogys) Dreseris.

Jonas was an adventurous man known for his incredible woodworking skills and his generous and kind nature.

As...

Sep 14, 2022

Richard Klusman, loving husband and father passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  Richard was born on May 23, 1944 to Mick and Marge Klusman.  They had three children, Bernadette (Ciadtko), Michael and Richard whom they raised in East Falls, PA.

 

Richard served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked with his Dad for Westinghouse Electric in...

Sep 13, 2022

Dorothy M. (Runkle) Price, 93, wife of the late George W. Price of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at home.

 

Born on April 29, 1929 in Shamokin, PA she was the daughter of Ivan and Gladys Runkle.

 

She is survived by 3 children:

Wayne L. Price companion of the late Theresa Brandt;

Diane Price...

Sep 12, 2022

David "Dave" Christopher, 78, husband of Priscilla (Young) Christopher of Pottstown, PA passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022 at home.

Born on March 6, 1944 in Providence, Rhode Island he was the son of the late Francis H. and Elizabeth (Dorr) Christopher.

Dave was a self-employed master plumber, was a DJ in his later years, and entertained people with...

Sep 11, 2022

Gerald M. Matalavage, 73, husband of the late Margaret Matalavage of Lower Providence, PA passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

 

Born on June 13, 1949 in Shenandoah, PA he was the son of the late John and Frances (Piaskowski) Matalavage.

 

He was a Vietnam Era Army Veteran and a Corrections Captain at SCI Graterford.

 

He enjoyed...