Obituaries

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

Apr 13, 2021

John Hnatin 1928-2021 92 years old John Hnatin, long-time Phoenixville resident, passed away on April 13, 2021, after a brief illness. He reunites in death with his beloved wife of 58 years, Grace (Geho) Hnatin, and his parents, Alexander and Anna Hnatin. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Simes, Julia Kolar, and Helen Rensi, and...

Apr 12, 2021

Joseph J. Woodring, 77, long time companion of Kathleen G. Schmidt of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on December 15, 1943 he was the son of the late Joseph Woodring and Inez (Frye) Woodring.

He served in the United States Navy in Vietnam.

Joe was a Truck Driver for his own business...

Apr 9, 2021

Frank Wetty, III husband of Deborah (Coccia) Wetty of Downingtown, PA died suddenly on Friday, April 9, 2021.

He was born in Phoenixville, PA on December 6, 1953 to the late Frank T. Wetty Jr, and Margaret M. (Paster) Wetty.  Frank graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1971.  He received a Bachelors in Science (Economics Degree) from the University...

Apr 8, 2021

John W. Heck, 67, formerly of Teaneck, NJ died on April 8, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Jinty Chappell of Palm Coast, FL and devoted father to Wyatt and Matthew.  He is survived by brothers Robert, Thomas, James and William and sisters Janet and Barbara.  He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Veronica and a brother Edward,...

Apr 7, 2021

James M. Laws, Sr., 62, husband of Lois Vannessa (Wingo) Laws of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Seasons Hospice surrounded by his family.

Born on June 4, 1958 in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Frank Harrison and Frances (Hatcher) Laws.

James worked at Comcast as a...

Apr 6, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Bernard C. "Bernie" Johns, 79, of Phoenixville, PA and Cape Coral, FL passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at home.  He was born on March 6, 1942 in Norristown, PA, son of the late Bernard and Margie Ann (nee Gavin) Johns.

Bernie graduated from Villanova University and remained a Wildcats fan.  He built a lifelong career...

Apr 1, 2021