Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

Donald J. Gracia, 68, husband of Sherry (Seward) Gracia of East Norriton passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

Born in Phoenixville on October 25, 1952, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Kaminski) Gracia.

Don worked as an IT Manager before founding Providence Self Storage in...

Oct 29, 2020

Robert A. Simenson Jr., 66, of Phoenixville, PA passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 29th, 2020. Robert was born on March 20, 1954 in Governors Island, NY. He was the son of the late Robert Andrew Simenson, MD and Geraldine Ann (Crowley) Simenson. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Mark, Paul, Suzanne and Andrea Simenson. Robert...

Oct 26, 2020

Kathryn E. (Jones) Burgess, 91, wife of the late Kenneth F. Burgess, Sr. passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at home.

Born on May 14, 1929 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Clifton P. and Stella (Lightcap) Jones.

She worked as a Trimmer for Dettra Flag in Oaks, PA and...

Oct 24, 2020

Diana T. (Teprovitch) Greiner, 79, formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday evening, October 24, 2020 in Frederick Living.

Born on April 2, 1941 in Buffalo, NY she was the daughter of the late William J. and Ralphia (DiPalo) Teprovitch.

She was a Teacher for the Phoenixville Area School District.

She was...

Oct 22, 2020

George E. Heming, Sr., 87, husband of Linda (Gordon) Heming of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Seasons Hospice. Born on July 22, 1933 in Bedford, PA he was the son of the late Harry S. and Marie (Donahue) Heming. George served in the United States Army during the Korean War He was a member...

Oct 18, 2020

Alice M. (Welsh) Fowler, 84, wife of the late Wayne J. Fowler of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Born on June 22, 1936 in Delano, PA she was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Alice M. (Stauffer) Welsh.

She worked at Bakers Biscuit Company and then for the Phoenixville...

Oct 18, 2020

Steven Varady, 88, husband of Rosa Lee (Hart) Varady of East Vincent passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on August 15, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Alex and Bertha (Varadi) Varady.

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He...

Oct 16, 2020

Colleen G. Wartenburg, 57, of Phoenixville, entered eternal life suddenly on October 16, 2020.  Born August 28, 1963 in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late John and Adelaide Kees.

Colleen graduated from the former Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing and Montgomery County Community College.

As a Registered Nurse, she was employed at...

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Strenk, 92, fell asleep in the Lord after a brief illness on October 13, 2020.  She was born in Bayonne, NJ to the late John and Anna Vasilchin.  While working at INA in New York City, she met her future husband, the late Theron Strenk.  Mary was a devoted and loving wife and mother.  She was deeply involved in...

Oct 9, 2020

Eubank "Ted" Travis-Bey, Jr.,  77, of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Seasons Hospice. Born on March 31, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA he was a son of the late Eubank and Annie (Lewis) Travis-Bey. Ted graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1961, received his Bachelors Degree from Wilkes University in 1965, and received his Masters Degree...

Oct 6, 2020

Donna L. (Fleming) McCall, 66, wife of the late Charles P. McCall, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on December 25, 1953 in Schuylkill Township, she was the daughter of the late Douglas R. and Dolrita E. (Truman) Fleming.

She is survived by 3 children: Son,...

Oct 4, 2020

Maryjane L. (Bressler) Henderson, 65, wife of the late Robert Henderson of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Born on November 13, 1954 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Melvin and LaRetta (Lupold) Bressler. She worked as a bus aide for special needs children in Owen J. Roberts School District. She had...

Sep 30, 2020

Miriam F. (Fratis) Capuano, 97, wife of the late Vincent T. Capuano, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on October 24, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Elliott) Fratis.

She is survived by 4 children: Jimmy, husband of Deborah...

Sep 29, 2020

Eugene J. Coccia, 84, husband of Louise B. (Lunghi) Coccia of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday evening , September 29, 2020 at home. A wonderful man that was loved and forever cherished.  He was an amazing husband, father, and Pop-pop that stood strong as an oak tree through life's storms.

He was born in Phoenixville, PA...

Sep 28, 2020

Yolanda V. "Judy" (Volensky) Duke, 94, of Oaks, PA passed away early Monday morning surrounded by her family, September 28, 2020 at home.

Born on May 29, 1926 in Mont Clare, PA she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Latkanics) Volensky.

She worked at Extracorporeal from where  she retired.

Judy...

Sep 16, 2020

Frank J. Costello, Jr., 66, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Born on June 22, 1954 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Frank and Angeline (Mastrangelo) Costello.

He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

He is survived by: Brother, John...

Sep 16, 2020

Patricia A. (Donnelly) Valle, 54 of Reading, PA entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  She was born on September 4, 1966 in Phoenixville, PA.

Patti was a graduate of Northern Chester County Technical School and was employed by Candlewood Suites in Reading.

She was the daughter of Rose M. (Shine) Donnelly of Phoenixville,...

Sep 15, 2020

Patricia A. (Tulish) Cooper, 87, wife of the late Harold J. Cooper, Sr. of Pottstown, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at home.

Born on August 16, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Fred and Myrtle (Litka) Tulish.

She is survived by 10 children: Wilma, Robin, Lori, Harold...

Sep 15, 2020

Helen (Evasew) Holeva

Simply, Helen loved life and will lovingly be remembered for the twinkle in her eye, her funny wit, the shrug of her shoulder, her sweet smile and just for being “Aunt Helen”.  She was the last of her generation, the connection for so many to childhood memories and family members that have gone before...

Sep 15, 2020

James J. Valko, 55, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on December 19, 1964 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Margaret R. (Matonak) Valko.

He attended school at Owen J. Roberts and graduated from Northern Chester County Technical School.