Obituaries

Jan 21, 2018

Joseph Anthony Sparano, 91, husband of the late Mary Ann (King) Sparano of Phoenixville, PA, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Manor Care in King of Prussia, PA.

Born on January 31, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Angelo and Mary (Natale) Sparano.

He attended St. Mary's Elementary School and...

Jan 21, 2018

Stephen J. Sweet, Jr., 73, husband of Dolores J. (Zielinski) Sweet of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Seasons Hospice.

Born on October 17, 1944 in Jeddo, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen J. Sweet, Sr. and Mary (Kopcyznski) Sweet.

In addition to his wife of 47 years, he...

Jan 20, 2018

Dennis James Piccirilli, 65, husband of Marsha A. (Diener) Piccirilli, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital after he was stricken at home.

Born on April 26, 1952 in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John and Florence (Walters) Piccirilli.

He was a graduate of Upper Merion...

Jan 20, 2018

Edna E. (Berry) Hannum, 90, wife of the late Richard E. Hannum, of Audubon, PA, died on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Jennersville Hospital in West Grove, PA.

Born in Bartow, Florida, in 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lenora (Price) Russell and late Conrad Joseph Flessner Sr.  She graduated from Drexel University, where she...

Jan 19, 2018

Dr. David Rosen, 81, formerly of NE Philadelphia, passed away Friday Jan 19, 2018 in his home at the Abramson Center for Jewish Life.  David served people as an Internist at the former Frankford Hospitals (1962 to 1997); and known for his philosophical approach to medicine, which combined science with a strong patient-doctor relationship.  Most notably he contributed his...

Jan 18, 2018

Edward R. Brill, Jr., 52 of Phoenixville, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at home.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Edward R. Brill, Sr. and Sandra Rose (Germanoro) Brill.

He played football and graduated from Phoenixville High School.

He followed his life dream and became a landscaper and...

Jan 13, 2018

Madeline Ann Viola passed away at Phoenixville Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She had been in good spirits and her sudden and unexpected departure leaves her friends and family greatly saddened. Madeline was born in Yonkers, New York on June 9, 1955 to Rita and Andrew Sterk. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in June 1977 with a...

Jan 11, 2018

Susan G. Murray, 69, died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Sanatoga Center.

Born on April 4, 1948 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Mildred (Czeto) Murray.

She attended St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

Surviving are cousins:

Diana Fazik;

Kenneth MacNeal;

Douglass...

Oct 23, 2017

Helen M. (Kucharik) Rubert, 90, wife of the late Rudolph Rubert, of Gilbertsville, PA, died in her home on Monday, October 23, 2017. Helen was born on July 14, 1927 in Phoenixville, PA. Daughter of the late William and Anna (Ocelka) Kucharik. She was retired from Johnson and Johnson. Surviving are . Daughter, Kathleen Rubert of Gilbertsville, PA; Son, Robert...

Oct 17, 2017

Robert A. Hutton, Sr., 89, husband of the late Betty (Karns) Hutton, of Douglassville, PA, and formerly of Upper Darby, PA, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Born on April 19, 1928, in Ardmore, PA, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth (Jack) Hutton. Robert worked at John Wanamaker Company for over 40 years. He was a...

Oct 15, 2017

Richard Emmanuel Durachko, 87, husband of Julia Marie (Coccio) Durachko of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Born on May 21, 1930 in Mont Clare, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Fecak) Dzuryachko. Richard was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1948, where he was an...

Oct 8, 2017

Dorothy Ann (Dudinsky) Pike, 82, wife of the late Edward F. Pike, of Royersford, PA, died on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Born on January 27, 1935 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Wassill) Dudinsky. Surviving are, son, Frank Pike, daughter, Mary A. Lanchoney and husband Ron, daughter, Diane...

Oct 6, 2017

Allana F. (Taviana) Denithorne, 56, wife of R. Brian Denithorne of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, October 6, 2017 in Shore Medical Center, Somers Point, NJ. Born on March 16, 1961 in Hollywood, FL she was a daughter of the late Allan F. Taviana and Catherine (Powers) Guerra Taviana. Allana worked in the deli department at Giant Foods in Phoenixville....

Oct 5, 2017

Joan "Joanne" Kough, 84, wife of the late Calvin W. Kough, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Born on August 20, 1933, in Altoona, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hipp) Saller. She is survived by two daughters: Karen wife of John Martin of Pottstown, PA, Deborah wife of Scott McFarlane Newtown,...

Oct 5, 2017

John T. Chuko, 52, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Einstein Medical Center Montomery, E. Norriton, PA. Born on May 9, 1965 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Anne (Koniow) Chuko of Phoenixville, and the late John Chuko. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Phoenixville. John loved...

Oct 2, 2017

Thomas R. Babacz, 77, husband of Mary Ann (O'Connell) Babacz, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Monday, October 2, 2017. Born on October 16, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Teofil and Frances (Gojlewicz) Babacz. Thomas worked as a Civil Engineer, and was Vice President at STV Inc., in Douglassville, PA, until his retirement. He...

Oct 1, 2017

Edward Taylor Thomson, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at the age of 82. He died in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 57 years, Sondra, and is survived by two sons, Douglas and his wife Dolores,of Waterford Works, NJ, and Christopher and his wife Jane, of Lincoln, NE. He is also...

Sep 26, 2017

Craig Moore, 65, of Schwenksville, PA, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. He was the husband of Wendy (Batzel) Moore who he was married to for 44 years. Born on January 24, 1952 in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of Harry L. and Dorothy A. (Coddington) Moore of Lansdale, PA. Craig was a...

Sep 26, 2017

Robert S. "Bob" Nagy, 78, husband of Marilyn (Hedrick) Nagy, of Collegeville, PA, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Born on May 25, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Bartha) Nagy. Bob was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1958. He worked for many years...

Sep 25, 2017

Maryann (Baker) Boyd, 80, of Spring City, PA, died on Monday, September 25, 2017 in Chester Valley Nursing Home & Rehabilitation, Paoli, PA. Born on November 2, 1936 in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Geib) Baker. Maryann had a long career in teaching for almost 60 years. She enjoyed many longtime friendships, her...