Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

Joseph R. Bari, 84, husband of Blais A. "Bea" (Selwyn) Bari passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at home.

Born on February 6, 1937 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Viola (Pedicone) Bari.

He was a Mechanic and owner of Bari's Garage on Route 724 for many years....

Sep 20, 2021

Margaret Pauline Bogyos, 93, of Phoenixville, wife of the late Menyus A. Bogyos, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Pocopson Home. Born in Phoenixville, PA on November 29, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Kolesar) Piskai.

Margaret was a member of the Parkside United Church of Christ in Phoenixville...

Sep 20, 2021

Dorothy A. (Slavinski) Karkoska, 85, widow of William J. Karkoska, of Spring City, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021.  Born on July 27, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John R. and Elsie E. (Cuper) Slavinski.

She is survived by her four children,  Ruth (William) Holden, Mary (Michael) Menkins,...

Sep 14, 2021

Michael L. Fiorentino, passed away on September 14, 2021, after a long battle with Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP) and COPD.   Born and raised in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Shirley Fiorentino.

He is survived by his cherished daughters Tiffany Fiorentino, Myka Fiorentino (fiancé Gary) and Dakota Fiorentino (fiancé Kenny) along with...

Sep 11, 2021

Janice M. (Kinsey) Wood, 89, wife of Paul R. Wood of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Wayne Center.

Born on January 21, 1932 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late Ivan and Ione (Readman) Kinsey.

She was a Nurse's Aide at Bon Homie Center in Royersford,...

Sep 10, 2021

Joseph M. Kovach, Sr., 75, husband of Peggy J. (Jenkins) Kovach of Phoenixville, PA  died on Friday, September 10, 2021 in the Phoenixville Hospital.

He was born on November 17, 1945 in Lost Creek, Schuylkill County, PA to the late Jack and Nancy (Morris) Kovach.  He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for three years.

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Sep 8, 2021

Brian Daniel Collins, 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 following a battle with a lengthy illness.

Born on July 17, 1961 in Marple, PA he was the son of the late Donald Dixon Collins and Louise M. Boyd.

He was a proud graduate of West Chester University and Cabrini College and went on...

Sep 6, 2021

Jennifer R. Bond, 47, of Tobyhanna, PA passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at home.

Born on October 31, 1973 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of James J. Wasko, Sr. of Albrightsville, PA and the late Paul Bond and the late Diane L. (Durachko) Wasko.

She was a graduate from Owen J....

Sep 3, 2021

Thomas “Tom” G. Sheehan III, of Collegeville, PA and Myrtle Beach, SC, March 19,1956 was born to the late Thomas Sheehan, Jr. and Mary (Gordon) in Drexel Hill, PA.  Tom attended first grade at St. Ann’s in Emmaus and, after several family moves, finished at Bishop Shanahan High School in West Chester as a member of the class of...

Aug 27, 2021

Lawrence F. Swartz, 85, husband of the late Arlene A. (Fitzcharles) Swartz formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on August 27, 2021 in Gilbert, Arizona.

 

Born on June 21, 1936 in Frackville, PA he was the son of the late Louis and Anna G. (O'Donnell) Swartz.

 

He graduated Phoenixville Area High School, class of 1955.

 

Larry was...

Aug 26, 2021

James F. Rocchi, 84, husband of the late Barbara Ann (Basile) Rocchi of Phoenixville passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Jim was a meticulous planner and planned until the end.  But he wasn’t able to plan for all of the complications of cancer treatment.  We unfortunately lost him at 8:06pm with his daughter Vicki holding his hand at...

Aug 26, 2021

John R. "Jack" Reifsnyder, of Phoenixville, husband of Jean J. (Galloni) Reifsnyder of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  He was 90 years old.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on July 4, 1931 he was the son of the late William and Esther (Brittain) Reifsnyder, Jack graduated from Phoenixville High School...

Aug 24, 2021

Roberta Sarah (Ruch) McCreary, age 83, widow of Ralph Elmer McCreary, of Pottstown, PA, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born on June 22, 1938, in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter and only child of the late Harmon Cathers Ruch and Sarah Elizabeth (Powell) Ruch, of Pottstown, PA, and beloved niece of the late...

Aug 23, 2021

Michael J. Costello, 77, husband of Cathy (Seglin) Costello of Limerick, PA passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021.

Born on September 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Francis and Catherine (Windgate) Costello.

After his successful financial career at Unisys in Blue Bell, PA, Mike enjoyed many years volunteering...

Aug 19, 2021

Renate Fern (Raser) Flynn, age 67, of Fairview Village, PA, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

Born in Phoenixville, PA in 1953, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Geneva (Dean) Raser.

Renate graduated from Spring Ford High School, Class of 1971.  She earned her certification as a...

Aug 18, 2021

Edna J. (Peel) Brancaleoni, 81, wife of Joseph R. Brancaleoni of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at home.

Born on November 23, 1939 in Moss Creek, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl L. and Mary (Corson) Peel.

She was a loving Homemaker and a wonderful cook.

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Aug 17, 2021

Joan M. "Dolly" (Coccia) Heim, 85, wife of George A. Heim of Spring City, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on June 4, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Cutillo) Coccia.

Joan attended St. Mary Catholic School.

She was...

Aug 17, 2021

Scott L. DeShong, 51, husband of Jennifer J. (Baran) DeShong of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

Born on March 11, 1970 in Coatesville, PA he was the son of Pearl G. (Wagner) DeShong and the late Bryan I. DeShong.

He graduated from Twin Valley High School and...

Aug 16, 2021

Lillian A. (Pronsati) Steinmetz, 93, wife of the late William R. Steinmetz of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021.

Born on October 11, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Biagio and Maria (Balbi) Pronsati.

She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.

She is...

Aug 16, 2021

Toni Louise Marchionne September 20, 1948 - August 16, 2021

Toni Louise Marchionne,72, of New York City, passed away while she slept in her apartment on August 16, 2021.  Born in Royersford, PA she is the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Mary N. (Di Guiseppe) Marchionne.

Toni Louise attended Sacred Heart School in...