Obituaries

Joan Roncase

Aug 5, 2021

Joan M. (Wasko) Roncase, 83, wife of the late Raymond C. Roncase, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Born on March 31, 1938 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late John Wasko, Jr. and Julia (Platco) Wasko.

She was an active member St. John Baptist Byzantine...

Kevin Wiker

Aug 3, 2021

Kevin S. Wiker, 45, beloved husband of April (Kumkumian) Wiker and devoted father to son Timothy and dog, Abbie, of Phoenixville, PA passed away suddenly Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at home.

Born in Lancaster, PA on February 25, 1976 he is the son of Roy J. and Beverly J. (Herr) Wiker of Ronks, PA. In addition to...

Charles Breder

Jul 30, 2021

Charles T. Breder, 60, husband of Mary Ann Hagan-Breder, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at home.

Born on July 19, 1961 in Norwich, NY he was the son of the late Charles and Jeanette (Biviano) Breder.

Charles served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, attaining the rank of Captain....

Jeanne Drabick

Jul 30, 2021

Jeanne Colette (Manion) Drabick, 90, wife of the late Andrew J. Drabick of Phoenixville passed away peacefully in her home on Friday morning, July 30, 2021.

She was born in Phoenixville on December 6, 1930 to the late John F. and Mary (Williams) Manion.  She graduated from the John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and...

Margaret Gaugler

Jul 28, 2021

Margaret L. (Hartzell) Gaugler, 84, wife of William L. Gaugler of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Born on September 2, 1936 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Margaret Rose Hartzell.

She worked at the West Company in Phoenixville for 25 years, but most of...

John Buckwalter

Jul 27, 2021

John H. Buckwalter, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021. He was born January 19, 1937, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania to Randall and Anna (Dietrich) Buckwalter.

John eloped with his longtime love and friend, Willa Fern (Moore) Buckwalter, in October of 1966.  Together they had 3 children, John Buckwalter and his wife Constance, Mary (Buckwalter) Corcoran...

Curtis Himes, III

Jul 26, 2021

Curtis W. Himes, III, 60, husband of Diane B. (Wilson) Himes on Sanatoga, PA passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 in Pottstown Hospital.

Born on November 9, 1960 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Curtis W. Himes, Jr. and Marian (Missimer) Himes.

He was a Carpenter at SS Industries in...

Rose Wilkinson

Jul 21, 2021

Rose F. (Fedyk) Wilkinson, 94, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in Pottstown Hospital.

Born on July 7, 1927 in Birchrunville, PA she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Bessie (Chadaj) Fedyk.

She was a Secretary for the United States Army at Fort Meade for over 35 years.

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Nicholas J. Bucelli

Jul 20, 2021

Nicholas J. Bucelli, 67, husband of Donna M. (Lauer) Bucelli of Phoenixville, PA passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Born on November 6, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Marjorie A. (Llewellyn) Bucelli. He was a Driver for American Inks and Coatings for 33 years, after that Atlas Cold Storage in...

K. Grace C. Harrop

Jul 14, 2021

K. Grace C. Harrop, 87, passed away on July 14, 2021.  She was born in Phoenixville on May 21, 1934, the daughter of Henry and Pearl (Custer) Harrop.

Grace was a lifelong resident of Phoenixville until moving to Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale several years ago.  She graduated as the Valedictorian of her class at Phoenixville High...

Thomas Ash

Jul 10, 2021

Thomas Edward Ash, born January 5, 1949, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on July 10, 2021 at age 72 after a lengthy illness.

Tom was a welder by trade but could do almost anything and was very smart and gifted with many abilities.

He was a lifelong resident of Phoenixville and attended...

Edwin Luterman

Jul 9, 2021

Edwin L. Luterman, 78, of Phoenixville,  passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville. He was the devoted husband of the late Anita A. (Stein) Luterman, who passed away in February.

Born August 12, 1942 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Al & Shirley (Napp) Luterman.

He is survived by...

Donald "Doc" Batyko

Jul 4, 2021

Donald C. "Doc" Batyko, 74, husband of Jayne (Gordon) Batyko of Royersford, PA, passed away on Sunday morning, July 4, 2021, in his home.

He was born on August 24, 1946, in Phoenixville to the late Michael J. and Helen (Philipanics) Batyko.  He grew up in Mont Clare where he attended St. Michael the Archangel grade school and graduated from...

Jason Roush

Jul 3, 2021

Jason A. Roush, 49, husband of Melissa A. (nee Rhoad) Roush of Mont Clare, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 surrounded by family and friends in Phoenixville, PA following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born in Lansdale, PA on September 23, 1971 to Kathleen A. Roush and the late James A. Roush, Sr.  Jason...

Brenda Dazley

Jun 28, 2021

Brenda E. (Frederick) Dazley, 82, wife of the late Albert W. Dazley of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at her home.

Born on April 22, 1939 in Allentown, PA she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mildred (Clouse) Frederick.

She grew up in Bethlehem, graduated from Liberty High School...

Karen Van Horn

Jun 28, 2021

Karen L. (Fisher) Van Horn, 63, beloved wife of George Van Horn of Collegeville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 28 , 2021.

Born May 14, 1958 in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Arthur & Rose (Novak) Fisher.

Karen owned and...