Obituaries

May 16, 2020

Dr. Margaret (Elaine) Husted Obituary

On Saturday May 16th 2020, Margaret Elaine Husted passed away at age 84.

Elaine was born on March 9, 1936 in Chicago to Margaret E. Johnson Schulhof and Alois Frank Schulhof. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the Loma Linda University in Loma...

May 15, 2020

Richard D. Taney, 90, husband of Susanne (Lannutti) Taney of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Manatawny Manor.

Born on April 7, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Aaron and Ethel (McConaghy) Taney.

He graduated from Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1950.

He proudly...

May 11, 2020

Jonathan Brinton Detwiler, 88, passed away May 11, 2020. He was born February 15, 1932 in Caln Township, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph and Grace (Oberholtzer) Detwiler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Donald and his grandson Daniel. A graduate of the class of 1949 from Phoenixville Area High School in Pennsylvania,...

May 11, 2020

Mary Ellen (O'Neill) Schnovel, 94, wife of the late Donald R. Schnovel and Francis Donnelly of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday, May 11, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on February 1, 1926 in West Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Maegher) O'Neill.

She was a Bookkeeper...

May 10, 2020

Margaret "Maggie" (Daher) Jatres, 73, of Spring City, PA died on Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born on December 4, 1946 in Windber, PA she was the daughter of the late Vincent G. and Mary (Smith) Daher. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, class of 1964 and Immaculata University class of 2004; A. S. in Business Administration. Maggie retired...

May 9, 2020

Randall S. "Randy" Myers, 66, devoted husband of Stephanie (Pigeon) Myers, of Mont Clare, PA died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones at home. He fought a long and heroic battle against cancer.

Born on March 18, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA he was the devoted son of the late Donald and Doris (Jenkins)...

May 5, 2020

Iwan "John" Iwanciw, 90, husband of Olga (Brodycz) Iwanciw of Phoenixville, PA died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on July 7, 1929 in Hryhoriw, Ukraine he was the son of the late Hryhorij and Paraskevia (Konopka) Iwanciw.

He served in the Army during the Korean War.

He was a...

May 3, 2020

Lenore M. (Bartha) Fox, 71, of Phoenixville, PA died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on February 18, 1949 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eleanore (Hejna) Bartha.

She worked as a Secretary at St. Gabriel's Hall for over 20 years.

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May 2, 2020

Kathleen M. (Bogus) Jansen, 73, wife of Leo Jansen of Phoenixville, PA died suddenly at home on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

Born on May 16, 1946 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. Bogus, Sr. and Rita C. (Kennedy) Bogus.

She worked at Philadelphia Gear Company in King of Prussia...

May 1, 2020

Thomas C. Johnston, 71, of Royersford, PA died on Friday, May 1, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on June 1, 1948 in Ridley Park, PA he was the son of the late Richard L. and Bernice (Scroggins) Johnston.

He worked as a Custodian at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.

He...

Apr 29, 2020

Margaret H. (Walsh) Fitzcharles, 99, of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, April 29, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on March 15, 1921 in Ardmore, PA she was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Kelly) Walsh.

She worked as a Nurse's Aide at Phoenixville Manor.

She was a member of St. Ann...

Apr 28, 2020

Paul R. Ferko, Korean Veteran, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Surviving are 2 daughters:

1 step-daughter,

7 grandchildren,

2 great-grandchildren.

Services will be private at the cemetery.

Paul died as a result of complications from COVID-19. Special thanks to all the doctors and...

Apr 27, 2020

Ronald E. Chermak, 82, husband of Joyce A. (Schaffer) Chermak of Douglassville, PA, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at home.

Born on January 17, 1938 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late George and Susan (Bukosky) Chermak.

He worked briefly at Phoenix Steel prior to accepting a...

Apr 27, 2020

Kenneth R. Weber, Jr., 67, of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday evening, April 27, 2020 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on February 19, 1953 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Kenneth R. Weber, Sr. and Barbara (Saville) Weber.

He was a member of Pawling Independent Baptist Church in Phoenixville,...

Apr 24, 2020

Elsie Koffroth, age 97, of Wooster,Ohio went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Life Care Hospice in Wooster following a period of declining health. She was born Elsie Mashman on May 17, 1922. She grew up in Port Providence and the Phoenixville areas of PA. Elsie later married Kenneth Koffroth and raised their...

Apr 23, 2020

Lucia Valerino, an interior designer died on April 23, 2020, at the age of 76 in Phoenixville, PA from complications of Dementia.   Born September 28, 1943 in Syracuse, New York, Lucy lived in many places throughout the country and traveled the world.  She spent a large part of her life in the Philadelphia area.

Lucia is survived...

Apr 23, 2020

Olga I. (Quinones) Stephens, 83, wife of Arnold L. Stephens, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Born on February 4, 1937 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Adolfo Quinones.

She worked at and retired from Devault Meat Packing Company.

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Apr 19, 2020

Cheryl (Taney) Rockett, 69, wife of Benjamin F. "Buddy" Rockett, of Phoenixville, PA died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on January 28, 1951 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Shirley (Schaffer) Taney.

She graduated from Phoenixville High School Class of 1969.

She was...

Apr 19, 2020

Willard Miller, 85, husband of Ella L. (Wallace) Miller, of Phoenixville, PA died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on February 15, 1935 in Mohnton, PA he was the son of the late Edwin and Burdette (Sturdavent) Miller.

He went to Mohnton High School Class of 1953, graduated second in his class...

Apr 18, 2020

John Bilanin, 96, husband of the late Madeline (Gorsky) Bilanin of Frederick, PA passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Frederick Living.

Born on June 21, 1923 in Linden, NJ to the late Joseph and Mary (Kimak) Bilanin, John was a graduate of Linden High School Class of 1941.

John was a veteran of...