Obituaries

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

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.

Sep 15, 2020

Joseph N. Venezia, 64, husband of Carol A. (Brunke) Venezia of Pottstown, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

Born on December 12, 1955 in Norristown, PA he was the son of Adelaide (Costello) Venezia and the late Norman J. Venezia.

He worked as a Toll Collector for the PA Turnpike Commission for over...

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 14, 2020

Donna R. (Sikora) (Scollon) Renn, 73, wife of John Stewart Renn, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at home.

Born on September 21, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lynne (Zora) Sikora.

She worked as a Receptionist at Kistler Tiffany Benefits in King...

Sep 14, 2020

Annamay T. (Geiser) Porchik, 85, wife of the late Andrew Porchik of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at home.

Born on November 30, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Geiser, Sr. and Josephine (Walz) Geiser.

She graduated from Nativity B.V.M. Business School.  After high school...

Sep 6, 2020

Louise N. Vance, 91, wife of the late Francis S. Vance of Kimberton, PA died on Sunday evening, September 6, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born on April 11, 1929 in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Swetonich) Psota. Louise worked as a Registered Nurse at Norristown State Hospital, Chicago Hines VA, Pottstown Hospital,...

Sep 4, 2020

Thomas G. Sparano, 87, loving companion of the late Antoinette "Mitzie" Baynard, of Phoenixville, PA  passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, Tom was born in Phoenixville, PA on December 23, 1932 to the late Angelo and Mary (Natale) Sparano. He graduated from Phoenixville High School and the Philadelphia Barber College. He served in the U.S. Navy on the...

Aug 25, 2020

Virginia C. (Valvo) (Pierce) Stubblebine, 93, wife of the late Howard F. Pierce, Sr. and the late John H. Stubblebine of Collegeville, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Born on April 18, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Vincent A. and Esther (DePierro) Valvo.

She was a member...

Aug 24, 2020

Joan (Keel) Kerr, 90, wife of the late Robert B. Kerr, Sr. of Doylestown, PA passed away at her home on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Born on January 27, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late J. Warren and Elsie (Rogers) Keel.

She was a Sales Manager for Tupperware for 18...

Aug 23, 2020

Justin James Carbone, 35, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after a long battle with drug addiction.

Born on October 15, 1984 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of Ernest Michael Carbone husband of Kim;  and Victoria L. Tornetta fiancée of Ellen Brinton.

Justin was not only a die hard...