Obituaries

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...

Mar 28, 2022

Joseph M. Kurylak, 88, husband of the late Phyllis M. ( Deery) Kurylak of Phoenixville, PA, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 in Manatawny Manor, Pottstown, PA.

Born on August 17, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA he was a son of the late Michael and Mary Kurylak.

Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...

Mar 28, 2022

Phyllis Jean (Blatt) Wilt, 90, wife of Robert J. Wilt of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Born on September 2, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Rev. William C. and Ruth Naomi (Goudy) Blatt.

She graduated from Phoenixville Area High School in 1949.

Phyllis...

Mar 26, 2022

Joan Doris Kane, 91, of Royersford, PA passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born on March 15, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John D. Kane, Sr. and Doris (Piersol) Kane.

She was a cashier at the Gateway Pharmacy in Phoenixville and Jerry's...

Mar 24, 2022

Michael P. "Mickey" Mastrangelo, 87, husband of Elizabeth J. (Allie) Mastrangelo of Phoenixville, PA passed away at home on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

He was born in Phoenixville on April 24, 1934 to the late Paul Mastrangelo, Sr. and Margaret (Dobra) Mastrangelo.  Mickey owned and operated The Trio Restaurant on Bridge Street in Phoenixville for many years...

Mar 22, 2022

Thomas J. Cirafisi, 64, husband of Deneen (Roberts) Cirafisi, of Limerick Township, PA, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ.

Born on January 11, 1958, Tom was the son of Nancy (Monappella) Cirafisi, and the late Gerald A. Cirafisi, Norristown, PA.

Tom...

Mar 18, 2022

John "Jack" F. Westerfer, Jr., 69 of Spring City, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Phoenixville Hospital.  He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Doyle) Westerfer.

Born in Philadelphia on November 25, 1952, he was one of 14 children of the late Edith (Gibson) & John F. Westerfer, Sr.

John worked as a packaging...

Mar 11, 2022

Alvin S. Handwerk, 94, of Phoenixville, died on Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was the husband of Mary Ann (Esterhai) Handwerk  and the late Marie Handwerk.

He was born on February 10, 1928 in Germansville, PA to the late Ralph Oscar and Ambrosia (Lovina) Handwerk.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was...

Mar 11, 2022

Dorothy "Dodie" (Wilkinson) Yentz, 89, wife of the late Jerome H. Yentz of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 11, 2022 enveloped by her family.

She was born on January 7, 1933 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin to the late Dr. John D. and Gertrude (Conway) Wilkinson.

Dodie received a Masters Degree in...

Mar 11, 2022

Patrick J. Walters, 65 of Springville, PA formerly of Royersford passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.

He was born in Phoenixville, PA on November 9, 1956 to the late Jerome H. "Pat" and Mildred (Coyne) Walters.

Pat attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Spring-Ford Schools.

He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and displaying...