Obituaries

Nov 13, 2018

Phyllis Marie (Caliendo) Welenc, 61, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Born on February 21, 1957 in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Wendy (Leipham) Caliendo.

She worked as dealer at Valley Forge Casino and prior to that, she worked at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City....

Nov 12, 2018

Joseph J. Gracia, 91, husband of the late Mary (Kaminski) Gracia of Phoenixville, PA, died on Monday, November 12, 2018.

Born on September 4, 1927 in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kozacheson) Gracia.

He served in the Navy during World War II on USS Gustafson. He worked for...

Nov 11, 2018

John H. Rogala, 91, husband of the late Mary M. (Lombardi) Rogala of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Born on February 1, 1927 in Birchrunville, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Dora (Potoczniak) Rogala.

He served in the Army during World War II.

He worked for...

Nov 9, 2018

Mary (Heller) Potuznik Capobianchi, 76, wife of Felix Capobianchi of Valley Forge, PA and the late James J. Potuznik, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, November 9, 2018 at home. Born on May 10, 1942 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late James and Marybeth (Ryan) Heller. She was a graduate of Barat College in Lake...

Nov 9, 2018

Dolores M. "Dee" (Emery) Lauer, 84, wife of Francis G. " Tocky" Lauer, of Phoenixville, formerly of Winter Haven, FL, died on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born on February 11, 1934 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Dorothy (Freed) Emery. She attended the Mason Street and Gay Street grade schools...

Nov 5, 2018

Danielle T. Wallace-Bauer, 53, of Jim Thorpe, formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, November 5, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Bauer.

She was born on July 27, 1965 to the late Joseph W. and Mildred (Luft) Wallace. She attended Phoenixville High School and then went on...

Nov 4, 2018

Aram M. "Butch" Kumkumian, 74, beloved husband of the late Barbara (Jerrahian) Kumkumian of Havertown, PA, died on Sunday, November 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born on August 28, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Nectar (Hairabedian) Kumkumian.

He was a trained Auto Mechanic...

Nov 4, 2018

Shirley Ann (Murdock) Fields, 89, wife of the late Robert B. Fields, of  Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on November 15, 1928 in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Harry and Ella Mae (Jenkins) Murdock.

She was a graduate of A. D. Eisenhower High...

Nov 4, 2018

Rose M. (Yanoviak) Casmay, 94, wife of the late Thomas Casmay, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of North Port, FL and Phoenixville, PA, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Gilpin Hall, Wilmington, DE. Born on May 1, 1924 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Yashura) Yanoviak. Surviving are Son, Michael, husband of Carol...

Nov 3, 2018

Although leaving us before expected, Barry lived a full life.  We have all experienced his passion for the outdoors and staying active.  We will forever have the memory of his smile and good spirits.  A great man, father, grandfather, friend, and spouse.  May he be at peace in heaven forever, and until we meet again.

Barry R....

Oct 31, 2018

Mary Jane (Brillhart) Umble, 83, wife of the late Howard E. Umble, of Spring City, PA, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on November 28, 1934 in Atglen, PA she was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert F. and Sara J. (Thompson) Brillhart.

She attended Kimberton Farms School and was...

Oct 29, 2018

William "Bill" Moyer, 75, of Norristown, PA, died on Monday, October 29, 2018 at his home. Born on February 6, 1943 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Russell and Frances (Cauler) Moyer. He was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a forklift operator for Rosenberger's Dairy for many...

Oct 27, 2018

Laura M. (Mastrangelo) Wassel, 85, wife of the late Richard J. Wassel of Charlestown, died suddenly on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on September 5, 1933 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Kovach) Mastrangelo.

She was a waitress for many years at the former Trio restaurant,...

Oct 26, 2018

Susan Rohde Hyatt, 86, wife of the Rev. David W. Hyatt, of Phoenixville, PA. died on Friday, October 26, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 23, 1932 in Watson, IL. She was the daughter of the late Jake C. and the late Maude C. (Hossman) Rohde. She worked at several jobs during her career...

Oct 25, 2018

Carl A. Burkhart, 84, husband of Carol E. (Emrich) Burkhart, of Douglassville, PA and the late Phyllis E. (Troxel) Burkhart, died on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at home. Born on December 2, 1933 in Shillington, PA, he was the son of the late Norman and Sarah (Reed) Burkhart. He was a graduate of Mohnton High School and Kutztown University,...

Oct 24, 2018

Rebecca Lee Golden, 44, of Dawson Springs, KY, formerly of Phoenixville, PA, died suddenly on Wedensday, October 24, 2018 while competing in a Bass fishing tournament on the Toledo Bend Reservoir in Hemphill, Texas. Born on December 1, 1973 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Barbara (Sombers) Golden. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School,...

Oct 20, 2018

Michael Laba, 60, of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

Born on March 1, 1958 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son on the late Petronella Laba.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, John and George Laba.

A Graveside Funeral Service will be at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Lovers Lane,...

Oct 20, 2018

Edwina (Katkish) Rector, 69, wife of Kenneth A. Rector of Essex, VT, formerly of Phoenixville, PA, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.

Born on May 24, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Curto) Katkish.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 46...

Oct 15, 2018

George M. "Jut" Allie, 91, husband of the late Edith (Huston) Allie of Phoenixville, PA died on Monday, October 15, 2018.

Born on April 20, 1927 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Hamzik) Allie.

He was a lathe operator for Synthane - Taylor Corporation in Oaks until he...

Oct 13, 2018

Anna N. Grunwell, 89, of Phoenixville, PA died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Brandywine Hall, West Chester. Born on February 7, 1929 in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late Richard M. and Laura (Vankanan) Grunwell. She was a homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed embroidery, knitting, crewel embroidery, raising her African Violets, and really liked pies....