Obituaries

May 21, 2021

William W. McFarland, 81, husband of Patricia (Niemczuk) McFarland of Pottstown, PA died on Friday evening, May 21, 2021 in Seasons Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital.

He was born in Pottstown, PA to the late Paul and Dorothy (Hoffman) McFarland.   He served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Korean War.

William worked at...

May 21, 2021

David W. Smith, 65, of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born on April 10, 1955 in Phoenixville  he was a son of Janet E. (Raysor) (Smith) Geyer of Phoenixville and the late Frederick W. Smith.

David graduated from Norristown High School and the Valley Forge Christian College.  He worked for the...

May 16, 2021

Nanci C. Komar

Born on December 7, 1937 died peacefully on May 16, 2021.  She was preceded in death by husband: Harry; mother: Pearl; and son, Chas.  She was the mother of beloved daughter, Bonnie and her four grandsons who she cherished.  Shawn husband of Lauren MacDonald, Harold, Roman, and Chad Komar and three great-granddaughters Reagan, Maddie,...

May 15, 2021

The world has lost one of its most selfless, kindest, stoic, and caring souls when Kathleen Theresa Steube passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home in Mont Clare, PA.  She was 85.  Born in Phoenixville, PA on September 30, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Carl and Katherine (McCabe) Katein.  She was married to...

May 13, 2021

Carol A. (Stephens) Bickel, 65, beloved wife of Joseph A. Bickel of Trooper, PA passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born on October 26, 1955 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Marjorie (Reichert) Stephens. In addition to her husband of...

May 13, 2021

Phidella (Vangel) Natale, 89, of Royersford, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late James Natale, who died in 1983.

Born July 24, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Thimi and Eftali Vangel.

Phidella was a graduate of...

May 12, 2021

John J. “Jack” McKeon, 68, of Phoenixville, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Chester County Hospital following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Marie Green-McKeon, with whom he shared 28 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia in 1953, he was a son of the late Carmen & Joan (Winner) Cardarelli.

Jack...

May 10, 2021

Charles Borromeo McLaughlin, 78, husband of Patricia A. (Platco) McLaughlin of Audubon, PA passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 Einstein Medical Center. Born on October 1, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Charles Borromeo and Mary (Rinehart) McLaughlin. He graduated from West Catholic High School for Boys. He was an Electrical Wireman for...

May 6, 2021

Gary L. Thompson Sr., 66, of Ridgeway, PA passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Powerback Rehabilitation, Phoenixville, PA surrounded by loved ones.

Born in 1955, he was a son of the late Harold & Joan (Marsh) Thompson.

He worked at 3M for over 20 years as an electrician. He also worked at Langan Engineering...

May 2, 2021

Katherine A. "Dolly" (Miller) Yusko, 85, wife of the late Joseph R. Yusko passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Born on February 10, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (McCoy) Miller.

She graduated from Norristown High School.

She worked as a Teller and in...

Apr 30, 2021

H. Richard Merriken, 84, husband of Linda K. Merriken of Collegeville, PA passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 after a brief illness.

Born on August 10, 1936 at Germantown Hospital, Richard was the son of the late Harry R. Merriken and Ruth L. Adams.

Richard graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1955.  He...

Apr 30, 2021

Margaret Mary (Refi) Dougherty, June 6, 1932 - April 30, 2021, 88, wife of the late Joseph Edward Dougherty, October 11, 1931 - October 28, 1985, 54 of Phoenixville, PA,

Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late James Refi 1907-1977 and Irene (Kelemen) Refi 1909-2004.

She graduated from Phoenixville Area High...

Apr 26, 2021

Irene (Mychalus) Yosko Schrader, 74, wife of late Charles Schrader of Charlestown, PA passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at home.

Born on Jul 27, 1946 in Germany she was the daughter of the late Eugeneius and Maria (Gural) Mychalus.

She was a Nurse and worked at Phoenixville Hospital, Valley Forge Army Hospital, and...

Apr 23, 2021

Ronald L. Famous, 67, loving husband of Donna M. (Karkoska) Famous of Charlestown died at home on Friday April 23, 2021.

Born on July 27, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA he was a son of the late Richard L. and Mary A. (McGranahan) Famous.

In addition to his beloved wife Donna, he is survived by six daughters:  Natalie Famous (Steven De Prado),...

Apr 23, 2021

Dorothy V. (Essick) Cooke, 93, wife of the late Ernest R. Cooke, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Manatawny Manor.

She was born on April 24, 1927, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Oliver and Elma (Buzzard) Essick.

She is survived by 5 children:

Ernest R....

Apr 22, 2021

Donna M. Jones, 69, wife of Farris J. Griffin of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at home.

Born on October 4, 1951 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances (Gearhart) Rice.

She graduated from Conestoga High School.

Donna was the Administrative Assistant at...

Apr 22, 2021

Frederick A. Schell, Jr., 47, of Spring City, PA passed away in his home on Thursday, April 22, 2021 unexpectedly of natural causes.

Born on February 17, 1974 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son on Frederick A. Schell, Sr. and Theresa (Saar) Undeck.

He graduated from Spring-Ford High School, class of 1992.

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Apr 20, 2021

Richard R. Iswalt, Sr., 75, beloved husband of Madeline (Stillman) Iswalt of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 surrounded by his adoring wife and children.

Born on September 21, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Iswalt.

Richard worked at...

Apr 18, 2021

Willie H. "Pat" Latimore, 68, husband of Patricia (Claytor) Latimore of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on November 27, 1952 in Cleveland, OH he was the son of Willie Mae (Smith) Warren and the late Joel Latimore. Move to Devereaux, GA and then to Brooklyn, Ny where he graduated ...

Apr 14, 2021