Obituaries

Nov 24, 2020

John Stephen Smith, 94, husband of the late Irene (Buziuk) Smith of Levittown, PA passed away on November 24, 2020 in Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA.

Born on February 18, 1926 in Plymouth (Luzerne County), PA.  He was the son of the late Stephen and Susan (Kuzmak) Smith.  He was the oldest of six children and was...

Nov 24, 2020

Joan Mae (Capoferri) Miller, 84, wife of the late Donald R. Miller, passed away in her home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Born at home in Royersford on February 16, 1936, she was a daughter of Flora (Gerloff) Capoferri and the late Fred Capoferri. Joan graduated from Royersford High School in 1954. She worked as a receptionist at the...

Nov 21, 2020

Stephen P. Shoemaker, Sr. 73, husband of Patricia A. (Bickel) Shoemaker, of Limerick, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born on December 28, 1946 in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Frederick J. and Anna Mae (Constantine) Shoemaker. Steve worked at Pennco Products and then retired from the Phoenixville School District. He served...

Nov 19, 2020

Sebastiana J. "Ann" Coccia, 87, beloved wife of Joseph F. Coccia of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on April 28, 1933 in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Salvatrice "Sophie" (Macaluso) Inglisa.

Before marriage to Joe on October 16, 1965, Ann worked...

Nov 18, 2020

Ann L. (Jacianis) Weller, 67, of Phoenixville, PA wife of the late John U. Weller passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Born on January 20, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Vincent Jacianis, Sr. and Mary Louise (Emery) Jacianis.

She is survived by: Brother, Vincent Jr. and Mary Kay...

Nov 16, 2020

Michael Anthony Foresta, 64, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at home. Born on May 6, 1956 he was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Marie (Sciallo) Foresta. Mike enjoyed music and playing guitar. He is survived by a son, Michael A. Foresta, Jr. Granddaughter, Kalissa Levengood. Brother, Ronald Foresta. He was preceded...

Nov 14, 2020

Richard C. "Dick" Bader, 82, husband of Michelle R (Sheplock) Bader of Elverson, PA passed away on Saturday, November 14 at Chester County Hospital.

He was born in Phoenixville, PA on January 27, 1938 to the late Albert and Alice (Calhoun) Bader. He graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1955. After graduation, he worked full time at...

Nov 10, 2020

Irene (Drizga) Novak, 88, wife of the late Joseph F. Novak of Phoenixville, PA and formerly of South Philadelphia passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Born on January 10, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Vasil (Charles) and Julia Drizga.

She was a member of St. Mary of the...

Nov 10, 2020

Albert S. Benyo, Sr., 87, husband of Betty Jane (Merkel) Benyo of Boyertown, PA passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Born on February 12, 1933 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Stephen and Stella (Kazmierczak) Benyo. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Benyo, sisters Josephine Brango and Bernadine Marchionne, son...

Nov 7, 2020

Margaret Ann (Zuratt) Berman, 57, of Trappe, PA passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 7, 2020.  She was born in Fairfax, VA, the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Murphy) Zuratt. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Millersville University in 1986. She worked at Merck & Co Pharmaceutical Company in West Point for 30 years....

Nov 4, 2020

Timothy J. Swift, 53, of Mont Clare, PA passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on March 23, 1967 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Clyde and Niome C. (Stolecz) Swift.

He work in the Mill at Tague Lumber in Phoenixville.

He loved music, playing...

Nov 4, 2020

John R. Szuchan, Jr., 82, of Phoenixville, PA passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Paoli Hospital.

Born on February 24, 1938 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son on the late John and Kathryn A. (Olearsek) Suchan.

He worked as a Tire Builder for Goodrich Tire Company in Oaks, PA and then maintenance at...

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...