Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

CHERYL BENFORD MEADOWCROFT APRIL 7, 1944 - JANUARY 3, 2022 IN MEMORIAM

It is with a sad heart that we send the news of Cheryl’s passing. The scene above was three days prior at the funeral of her Uncle, Lowell T. Krape. We four had visited her parent’s grave at the family site in Zion, Pennsylvania not...

Jan 1, 2022

Dennis A. Moore, 54, of Pottstown, PA passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Born on December 11, 1967 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Julius J. Moore, Jr. and Rita J. (Carmichael) Moore. He worked as a landscaper and most recently delivered paper for the Pottstown Mercury. He enjoyed cheering on the Eagles, Phillies and...

Dec 30, 2021

James Misko, 76, husband of Bonnie J. (Williams) Misko of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

Born on August 14, 1945 in Ludwigsburg, Germany he was the son of the late Stefan and Vera (Ischtschenkg) Misko.

He graduated from Great Valley High School.

James was a Mechanical Engineer and retired...

Dec 30, 2021

Mary Roselian (Heebner) Berry, 97, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021. Born in Cedars, PA on September 25, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kulpa) Slavick.  She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers, and survived by one brother, Carl (Norma) Slavick of Midwest City, OK and many nieces and...

Dec 29, 2021

Leo “Louk” Frederick Custer

October 11, 1929 - December 29, 2021

It took a global pandemic --unseen in a century-- to convince Louk that there was more fun to be had on the other side of the rainbow.

Born Leo Frederick Custer to Anna and George Custer on October 11th 1929 in their...

Dec 28, 2021

Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Wasko) Farnquist, 86, wife of Jack R, Farnquist Sr. of Mont Clare, Pa. for 69 years, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Born on November 10, 1935 in Phoenixville, Pa. She was the daughter of the late John Wasko Jr. and Julia (Platco) Wasko.

She was a member of St. Michael...

Dec 27, 2021

Russell M. Amalong, 88, beloved husband of Betsy (Pontzer) Amalong of Phoenixville died on Monday, December 27, 2021 in the Phoenixville Hospital.

He was born on June 7, 1933 in Jeannette, PA to the late Raymond and Agnes (Miller) Amalong.  He received his Masters Degree in Education from Penn State University and was an Industrial Arts Teacher...

Dec 21, 2021

Walter T. "Butch" Kuleski, 95, husband of the late Joan (Kirk) Kuleski of Phoenixville died at home on Monday evening, December 21, 2021.

He was born in Phoenixville on April 21, 1926 to the late Paul and Stephanie (Brzuska) Kulkulski.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and then worked at the Phoenix Iron...

Dec 21, 2021

George W. Thomas, III, 87, husband of the late Helen J. (Wilburn) Thomas of Reading, formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Born on January 31, 1934 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late George W. Thomas, Jr. and Edna (Hoch) Thomas.

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Dec 21, 2021

Rosemary D. (Toth) Blum, 80, wife of Charles J. Blum of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 18, 1941 in Allentown, PA to the late Edward and Isabelle (Fritz) Toth.

Rosie graduated from Central Catholic High School in Allentown and...

Dec 11, 2021

Allen J. Wasnick, 72, beloved husband of Marie (Gordon) Wasnick of Philadelphia, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Born on August 2, 1949 in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Andrew & Micheline (Dubria) Wasnick.

Al was employed as a truck driver and yard operator for...

Dec 10, 2021

Susan A. “Sue” Mittnacht, 60, of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully Friday, December 10, 2021 in Paoli Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on September 9, 1961 she was a daughter of John G. Mittnacht and the late Margaret J. (Hayer) Mittnacht.

Sue was employed with Houghton International for many years and...

Dec 9, 2021

Gregory Schiele, Sr., beloved husband of Sharon L. (Thornton) Schiele of Phoenixville, PA  passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.    Born on November 27, 1947 in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late George I. and Dorothy (Hildebrand) Schiele. He attended Spring Ford High School and honorably served in...

Dec 8, 2021

John C. Vandevere, 90, husband of the late Lourdes T. (Alvare) Vandevere of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

Born on July 28, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA he was the only child of the late John C. and Margaret M. (Murphy) Vandevere. John was raised in Drexel Hill, PA.

He was a...

Dec 8, 2021

Luigi “Louis” Manfredi, 78, beloved husband of B.J. (Sleep) Manfredi of Douglassville, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Pottstown Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 28, 1943 in Ameglia, Italy he immigrated to the United States at the age of 14. Soon after, he was drafted during the Vietnam War and served in the U.S....

Dec 5, 2021

Valbruna (Palli) Tongiani, 99. wife of the late Giuseppe Tongiani passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Born on September 27, 1922 in Brisighella, Ravenna, Italy she was the daughter of the late Tullio and Malvina (Piancastelli) Palli.

Valbruna was an accomplished Embroider.  When she lived in Italy she would often be commissioned to do...

Dec 4, 2021

Charles J. "Chuck" Mittnacht, Sr., 57, husband of Jacqueline L. (Blea) Mittnacht of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

Born on July 30, 1964 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of John Mittnacht and the late Margaret (Murphy) Mittnacht.

He was a graduate of Northern Chester County Technical School.

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Dec 1, 2021

Robert E. Kassel, Sr., 92, husband of the late Theresa M. (Stecz) Kassel of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Born in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Martin and Anna (Fabian) Kassel.

Robert served his country as a United States Marine Corps First Sergeant during the Korean War,...

Nov 30, 2021

E. Kevin Himes, Sr., 63, husband of Linda M. (Tribuno)  Himes of Stowe, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Born on October 24, 1958 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Kenneth Himes, Sr. and Norma (Miller) Himes.

He was Quality Assurance Supervisor at the Spring City Foundry for 35...

Nov 29, 2021

Lloyd G. "Stoney" Levinsky, Jr., 63, of Spring City, PA passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on November 12, 1958 in Phoenixville, PA he is the son of Lloyd G. "Cook" and Betty (Russell) Levinsky.

He worked as a collision expert at Dominick's Auto Body in Phoenixville, 3-D in Spring...