Obituaries

Oct 23, 2021

Bridget A. (Talierco) Vanderslice, 83, wife of the late Robert C. Vanderslice, Sr.  died on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on February 7, 1938 in Downingtown, PA she was a daughter of the late John and Lena (Nerone) Talierco.  She graduated from Downingtown High School.  After raising her family, Bridget worked in the cafeteria...

Oct 22, 2021

Melissa D. Langevin, 50, of Phoenixville, PA died unexpectedly on Friday, October 22, 2021.  Born on October 9, 1971 in China Lake, CA, she was a daughter of Doris E. (Heckart) Langevin and the late Michael G. Langevin.

In addition to her mother, Melissa is survived by four children:  Ashley, Jonathan, Caitlin, and Jessica; 11 grandchildren:  Ava,...

Oct 19, 2021

Dorothy E. (Emery) Raichle, 85, wife of the late Albert H. Raichle, Jr. of Chester Springs, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Born on July 1, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl F. and Phyllis H. (Hallman) Emery. Dorothy was a graduate of Phoenixville High School class of 1954. Dorothy worked as a...

Oct 16, 2021

Mary Ann (Forster) Brown, 84, the wife of Raymond Brown, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at home.

Born on July 10, 1937 in Phoenixville, PA she was a daughter of the late Leo W. Forster & Caroline Rose (Quigley) Forster.

Mary Ann was employed for many years with Superior Tube...

Oct 12, 2021

Frederick G. Hesser, Jr., 91, husband of the late Catherine (Cooley) Hesser, of Royersford, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at home.

Fred was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 16, 1930, the son of the late Frederick and Marie (Desmond) Hesser.

Fred is survived by his daughter, Kathleen McCoy and husband Tim,...

Oct 11, 2021

Karen Ann Kraynak, 62, of Phoenixville passed away in her home on Monday, October 11, 2021.

She was born in Phoenixville on January 28, 1959 to Richard and Marilyn (Millard) Kraynak. Karen attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and graduated from Phoenixville High School, Class of 1976.  She was a graduate of Montgomery County Community College, earning an...

Oct 6, 2021

Marie Theresa Pulaski Ashton died on October 6, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born in Phoenixville in 1927 to Victoria Sophie Pulaski (née Kniatt) and Walter Edward Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her parents, her second husband, Julius Thomas Ashton, and a brother, Edward Joseph Pulaski. She is survived by her first husband, Ray...

Oct 3, 2021

Terri Annette Bearden 62, passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021.

Born on August 30, 1959 in Phoenixville, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Robert Bearden Sr. and the late Jane (Martin) Bearden.

She attended Northern Chester Technical School where she specialized in culinary arts.

She was a member of Grimes...

Oct 3, 2021

Kristen L. Lindsay, 46, of Phoenixville, PA. Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on March 21, 1975 she was the daughter of Belinda L. (Menkins) Lindsay and the late, David W. Lindsay.

Kristen graduated from Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1993 and went on to attend...

Oct 3, 2021

Marshall A. Barkman, Jr., 89, husband of the late Joan M. (Taylor) Barkman of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 in the Community at Shannondell.

Born in Abington, PA on July 22, 1932, he was a son of the late Marshall A. Barkman, Sr. and Hazel (Bartholomew) Barkman.

Marshall was a steelworker...

Oct 2, 2021

Anna L. (Guido) Wesler, 93, wife of the late Daniel W. Wesler of Phoenixville, PA, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Born in Phoenixville, PA on January 18, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Lorenzo Guido, Sr. and Rubina (Verdicco) Guido.

Anna was an active member at...

Oct 1, 2021

Paul F. Wallace, 77, husband of Margaret "Margie" (Toth) Wallace, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Einstein Montgomery Medical Center. Born in Phoenixville, PA on January 20, 1944, he was son of the late Herman P. and Mary (Huff) Wallace. He graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1963 and served in the Army National Guard. ...

Sep 27, 2021

David G. Beitler, 85, husband of Barbara A. (Buckwalter) Beitler of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021.

Born on April 30, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Harvey and Gertrude (Hicks) Beitler.

He graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1955 and was a member of the Reunion...

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

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 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 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...