Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

Jon M. Setzler, 71, of Valley Forge, PA, died on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at home.

Born on December 9, 1946 in Valley Forge, PA he was the son on the late James and Sabina (Brittan) Setzler.

He was a lifelong member of Valley Forge Fire Company where he served as a firefighter.

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Jul 18, 2018

Arthur H. Walker, III, 57, of Collegeville, PA, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of Carole (Garman) Escajeda of Goodyear, AZ and the late Arthur H. Walker, Jr. .

He received his degree in computer programming from Coleman College in San...

Jul 17, 2018

Anna Marie (Zappone) DiGuiseppe, 88, wife of the late Mario DiGuiseppe of Royersford, PA , died on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

Born on February 5, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Freese) Zappone.

She was a lifelong and active member of Sacred Heart Church in Royersford. She...

Jul 12, 2018

"Family is God's gift to you, as you are to them." Author unknown.

On Wednesday July 4, 1956, Lawrence Joseph Trisch, was born into this world.  On Thursday July 12, 2018, he passed from this world to be with God, his parents, his brother, his grandparents and the Angels and Saints in Heaven.

Lawrence, known...

Jul 11, 2018

Michael Eugene Gardenier passed away suddenly on July 11, 2018 at his home in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael was born on November 24, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Lt. Col. Charles K. Gardenier and Virginia R. Gardenier, who both served in the U.S. Army. Michael lived in many places growing up including Pennsylvania, Texas, Hawaii and New...

Jul 11, 2018

Christine S. (Derrish) Massaro, 92, wife of the late Lawrence P. Massaro of Iselin, NJ, and formerly of Mahanoy City, PA, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. Born on October 30, 1925 in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophia (Holly) Derrish. For the last 3 years...

Jul 4, 2018

Beloved Ann B. (Costello) Doto, 89, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Wednesday July 4, 2018. She was the wife of the late Alfonse F. Doto Jr.

Born on September 15, 1928 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Petrillo) Costello. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Frank Costello,...

Jun 30, 2018

Mary Lou Klein, 89, wife of the late Stuart Fest Klein of Phoenixville, PA died on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Born on July 2, 1928 in Ocean City, NJ, she was the daughter of John Charles and Dora (Sharp) Smith.

She worked for H & R Block for 40 years and retired at age 82....

Jun 29, 2018

Kate W. Katz, 86, wife of Harold Katz of Phoenixville, PA on Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on November 14, 1929 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Max and Carola (Hess) Weil.

She worked as a teacher at the Kimberton Farms School and a substitute teacher for...

Jun 28, 2018

Henriette Bumeder, 77 of Swiss Pines, Malvern, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her residence. Per her request, services and interment will be private.

Jun 27, 2018

M. Kyle Bodnar, 32 husband of Brittany L. (Dawson) Bodnar, of Phoenixville, PA died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Chester County Hospital.

Born on December 1, 1985 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Bernadette A. Bodnar.

He graduated from CAT Pickering in 2004. He owned Kyle's Landscaping LLC and was a member of...

Jun 26, 2018

Lillian C. (Meszaros) Frisco, 89, wife of the late Joseph L. Frisco, of Phoenixville, PA died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Sanatoga Center.

Born on December 20, 1928 in Cedar Hollow, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Illes) Meszaros.

She was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic...

Jun 25, 2018

Dorothy M. (Barker)Viola, 97, wife of the late Dominic J. Viola of Phoenixville, PA, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at Cedarwood, Frederick Living.

She was born May 1, 1921, in Bristol, VA and was employed for 35 years at the West Company Phoenixville, PA. She was a former member of St. Ann Catholic Church and presently St....

Jun 24, 2018

Robert P. Burns, 87, husband of Ruth Ann (Davis) of Audubon, PA, died at home on Sunday, June 24, 2018.

Born on October 30, 1930 in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur Paul and Mary (Sariano) Burns.

He received his Bachelors in Education from Bloomsburg University. He served in the United...

Jun 23, 2018

Robert A. Swier, 77, husband of Lois Lloyd, of Greensboro, NC, died on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in Greensboro, NC.

Born on October 24, 1940 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Evans) Swier.

He graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1958. He was employed by Metals USA in...

Jun 21, 2018

Michael J. Raggazino, III, 52, husband of Maritza N. "Rita"(Rodriguez) Raggazino of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, June 21, 2018.

Born on August 13, 1965 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Michael J., Jr. and Mary A. (Mandrusiak) Raggazino.

He worked for the International Laborers Union Local 135.

He was a...

Jun 19, 2018

Joseph R. "Bogan" Morgan, 78, companion of Kathy Kraft of Phoenixville, PA died Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at home.

Born on June 28, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph G. and Irene (Hornak) Morgan.

He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy having served on the destroyer USS Hale.

He...

Jun 8, 2018

Tyler "Ty" Serena Snowden, age 20, daughter of Gregory and Michelle (Mayfield) Snowden of Phoenixville, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Reading Hospital.

Born on August 4, 1997, Tyler was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, received her Associates Degree in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude from Montgomery County Community College and was currently continuing her education at the University of Pittsburgh....

Jun 7, 2018

Thomas Vafeades, 74, of Spring City, PA, died on Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on September 16, 1943 in Pottsville and raised in  Mahanoy City he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Alexiades) Vafeades.

He was a tool maker and retired from Kensey/Nash in Exton, PA. He enjoyed fishing,...

Jun 7, 2018

John J. Koch, 64, of Phoenixville, PA, died on June 7, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born on December 13, 1953 in Norristown, PA, he was the son of Elizabeth M. Koch of Phoenixville, PA and the late Francis A. Maile.

He attended St. Ann's School and Phoenixville High School. He loved to play golf and...