Obituaries

Gerrit J. Dobson

Gerrit J. Dobson

Apr 19, 2024

Gerrit J. Dobson, Sr., 85, husband of the late Joan M. (Bonsall) Dobson of Kimberton, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by his children.

 Born on February 17, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, Gerrit was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Kersbergen) Dobson. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving in the United States Army from 1959...

Donna M. Moore

Donna M. Moore

Apr 17, 2024

Donna M. Moore, 63, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Born on February 16, 1961 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Ann T. (Venezia) Moore.She was a graduate of Northern Chester County Technical School, Class of 1979 where she was a member of the National Honor Society.Donna worked as an...

Carole Garman Escajeda

Carole Garman Escajeda

Apr 9, 2024

In Loving Memory: 

 

Carole Garman Escajeda, beloved by all who knew her, passed away on April 9th 2024 at the age of 87 in Surprise Arizona in an unforeseen car accident. Born on September 19th 1936 to Earl Garman and Elsie Ambers Garman, she grew up in the Cedar Heights section of Conshohocken and graduated from Conshohocken High School in 1954. Carole...

Helen E. "Bonnie" Taney

Helen E. "Bonnie" Taney

Apr 9, 2024

Helen E. "Bonnie" (Ulmer) Taney, 80, wife of the late Harold A. "Pete" Taney of Phoenixville, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 surrounded by her family.Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Milward Ulmer, Helen (Horvath) (Ulmer) Robinson and John Robinson.She graduated from St. Cyril Academy in Danville and then worked for Fleming...

Joan B. Rose

Joan B. Rose

Apr 6, 2024

Joan B. (Soltys) Rose, 89, wife of the late Roy Rose passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.Born on November 24, 1934 in Spring City, PA she was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Stella J. (Chursko) Soltys.After moving to Florida with her husband, she enjoyed gardening and traveling in their motor home.She is survived by two sisters,...

Thomas A. Herrick, Sr.

Thomas A. Herrick, Sr.

Apr 5, 2024

Thomas Allen Herrick, age 69, passed peacefully on April 5, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Tom was born in Centralia but lived in Phoenixville most of his life. He graduated from Phoenixville High School then proudly served 6 years in the U.S. Navy on the USS Semmes. Trained as an electronics technician, Tom held multiple jobs in manufacturing repairing...

Carmen N. Brango

Carmen N. Brango

Apr 3, 2024

Carmen N. Brango, 80, husband of the late Josephine Ann "JoAnn" (Benyo) Brango of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home.Born on April 13, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Carmen J. and Mildred G. (Faddis) Brango.Carmen worked for the former BF Goodrich in Oaks for 23 years, then Chester County...

Bernard M. Cunningham

Bernard M. Cunningham

Apr 1, 2024

Bernard Michael Cunningham, age 90, a man of devout faith, loving husband, father, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving wife Kathleen and his children on April 1, 2024. Bernard was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Great Depression. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance—a testament to his...

Kathryn A. Grocki

Kathryn A. Grocki

Apr 1, 2024

Kathryn A. (McBride) Grocki, 81, beloved wife of John J. Grocki and the late Michael M. Hudak of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at home.Born on June 14, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Ruth Evelyn (Kirkpatrick) McBride.She was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, Class of...

Linda G. Heming

Linda G. Heming

Mar 31, 2024

Linda Heming, a beacon of strength and love, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family.  Born in Norristown, PA on September 6, 1940, Linda was the cherished daughter of William and Nellie Gordon.  She was the devoted wife of the late George Heming, Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and laughter.Linda's...

Albert D. Turner, Sr.

Albert D. Turner, Sr.

Mar 29, 2024

Albert D. Turner, Sr., 91, husband of Jeannette C. (Soltys) of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024 peacefully at his home.Born on September 13, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Richard L. and Flora M. (Fox) Turner.Al served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953 in Germany.He worked at Synthane-Taylor...

Joseph J. Fedick

Joseph J. Fedick

Mar 26, 2024

Joseph J. Fedick, 76, married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Gail A. (Sahm) of Ocean View, DE formerly of North Coventry Township. He passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.  Born on June 16, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph J. Fedick, Sr....

Kathy A. Hitner

Kathy A. Hitner

Mar 26, 2024

Kathy A. (Wallace) Hitner, 67, of Phoenixville died at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Tuesday evening following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mildred A. (Luft) Wallace.She attended local schools and was a 1974 graduate of Northern Chester County Vocational School.  Kathy received a Registered Nursing degree...

Rose Marie Matta

Rose Marie Matta

Mar 23, 2024

Rose Marie (Smola) Matta, 80, wife of the late Edward W. Matta of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.Born on January 22, 1944 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Chunick) Smola.She is survived by a daughter, Natasha wife of James Gunter.3 Grandchildren.Sister, Ann Jule ProkupchukShe was preceded in death by...

Jeannine Forbes

Jeannine Forbes

Mar 18, 2024

Jeannine R. (Prince) Forbes, 89, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 18, 1934, in Manchester, New Hampshire, she was the beloved daughter of the late Raoul A. and Irene (Vachon) Prince. Jeannine graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1952. She obtained her Associate of Arts degree from Westbrook Junior College in...

Dorothy S. Wood

Dorothy S. Wood

Mar 16, 2024

Dorothy (Shissler) Wood, 96, wife of the late Fred G. Wood, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at home.Born on June 2, 1927 in Lancaster, PA she was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth (Barley) Shissler.Dorothy was a graduate of McCaskey High School in Lancaster.In her early years she worked at WGAL Television...

Daniel R. Longo

Daniel R. Longo

Mar 15, 2024

Daniel R. Longo, aged 72, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home in Phoenixville, PA. Born on February 20, 1952, in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Frank and Rose (Liguori) Longo, Daniel's life was a testament to his steadfast faith, scholarly excellence, and the deep love he held for his family.

Daniel was a faithful member of...

Margaret J. Yerger

Margaret J. Yerger

Mar 9, 2024

Margaret J. (Hinkle) Yerger, 91, wife of the late Leonard L. Yerger of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.Born on June 4, 1932 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late William E. and Estella E. (Smith) Hinkle.She worked as a Bookkeeper for the Val-Rio Diner in Phoenixville, PA.She was a member of St. John...

Tina M. Valerio

Tina M. Valerio

Mar 9, 2024

Tina M. (Dellaquila) Valerio, 64, wife of the late John A. Valerio, Sr. of Phoenixville, PA  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday morning, March 9,. 2024.Born on February 11, 1960 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Dominic A. "Curly" and Shirley "Bunny" (Hartzel) Dellaquila.Tina graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1978.  She...

Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr.

Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr.

Mar 5, 2024

Edward T. "Buzz" Murphy, Jr., 81, husband of the late Kathleen M. "Kassy" (Dzuryachko) Murphy of Mont Clare, PA passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.Born on June 7, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Edward T. and Pauline A. (Graten) Murphy.A proud "Northsider", he grew up on St. Mary's Street and maintained lifelong...

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