Obituaries

Michael Francis Labik, Jr.

Michael Francis Labik, Jr.

Jul 5, 2024

Michael F. Labik, Jr., age 72, passed away July 5, 2024 after a sudden illness. He was the son of the late Michael F. Labik and Eleanore (Spack) Labik. Born in Phoenixville, PA he attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Phoenixville Area High School, where he graduated in 1970. He excelled in all sports, especially Little League and Babe Ruth...

Irene M. Plum

Irene M. Plum

Jul 4, 2024

Irene M. (Warren) Plum, 72, wife of the late David A. Plum, of Phoenixville, PA passed away in Kindred Hospital Havertown on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

She was born in Norristown on March 4, 1952 and was a daughter of the late Howard Wesley and Edith (Rapine) Warren. Irene grew up in Phoenixville, and graduated from Phoenixville High School. For more...

David A. Lawrence

David A. Lawrence

Jun 30, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of David A. “Dave” Lawrence, 54 of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Pamela (Agnew) Lawrence and loving father of Haylen Lawrence, Dave passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024, following a brave battle with cancer. Dave was a devoted husband and father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. Dave’s love for his...

Lawrence Toth

Lawrence Toth

Jun 28, 2024

Lawrence Donald Toth, known to many as Larry, passed away on June 28, 2024 at the age of 65 in Grasonville, MD. Born on July 2, 1958 in Bethesda, MD, to parents Albert Andrew Toth, Jr. and Rose Mary Toth, Larry’s life was filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished moments.

 Larry is survived by his parents; his sister, JoAnn (William)...

Carol Mary Gazzillo

Carol Mary Gazzillo

Jun 27, 2024

Carol Mary (Bitler) Gazzillo, 87, wife of the late Paschal C. "Pat" Gazzillo of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, June 27, 2024. She will be remembered by her family and friends as Carol Mary.

Born on March 11, 1937 in Pottstown, PA., Carol was the daughter of the late George T. and Hazel (Gephart) Bitler. She was a loving wife and...

Dorothy D. McIntyre

Dorothy D. McIntyre

Jun 26, 2024

Dorothy D. (Gough) McIntyre, 90, wife of the late Frederick S. McIntyre, Sr. of Valley Forge, PA passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.Born on November 4, 1933 in Norristown, PA she was the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (Mack) Gough.She worked for Dettra Flag Company and then worked in the cafeteria at Phoenixville Middle School.Dorothy enjoyed camping...

Mark Edward Whalen

Mark Edward Whalen

Jun 25, 2024

Mark E. Whalen, 67, of Collegeville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Phoenixville Hospital, PA. 

Born on July 25, 1956, in Urbana, IL the son of the late Robert Whalen and Mary Lou (Tempel) Whalen. 

Mark worked at AXS, a premier global ticketing platform, for over 24 years as a Senior Product Support Engineer. 

He is survived by two sisters...

Joseph J. Scaduto

Joseph J. Scaduto

Jun 25, 2024

Joe Scaduto was born September 22, 1935, in Norristown, PA and died on June 25, 2024 in Phoenixville, PA. He was 88 years old.

Joe has described the YMCA swim team as “…the place that prevented me from becoming a juvenile delinquent…” It also was the place where he began to satisfy his inquisitive nature and his love of people.  

This...

Ruth M. Edes

Ruth M. Edes

Jun 12, 2024

(Martha) Ruth McKnight (Olds) Edes was born on November 20, 1923 in West Philadelphia to the late Andrew John and Ethel (Gorman) McKnight. She had one brother, Bill, who has passed. They attended Harrington Elementary, Shaw Junior High, and West Philadelphia High Schools. At the age of six, Ruth began to sing in choirs as 2nd soprano and continued into...

May Piekarski

May Piekarski

Jun 12, 2024

May Piekarski, 85, wife of the late Joseph Piekarski passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

She was born on July 13, 1938 to the late Ustin and Sophia (Kacewich) Haiduck. May was 1 of 13 children. 

Raised in Philadelphia where she met the love of her life Joseph and went on to have three daughters. The Late Susan...

George P. "Butch" Harig

George P. "Butch" Harig

Jun 11, 2024

George P. "Butch" Harig, 81, husband of the late Julia (Calabretta) Harig of Douglassville, PA passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Born on December 1, 1942 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late Paul Harig, the late Gloria (Rosenberger) (Harig) Gray and step-father Robert J. Gray.

He proudly served in the United State Marine Corps from 1960 to...

Mary Kate Commiskey

Mary Kate Commiskey

Jun 10, 2024

Mary Kate (Williams) Commiskey, 63, wife of John J. Commiskey, Jr. of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at home.

Born on April 23, 1961 in Gettysburg, PA she was the daughter of Marian Ann (McLaughlin) Williams and the late John K. Williams, Jr. 

Mary worked as an Academic Advisor at Immaculata University. In addition to her advising role,...

Joan C. Barbera

Joan C. Barbera

May 28, 2024

Joan C. (Redmond) Barbera, 87, wife of the late Stephen J. Barbera of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at home.Born on November 4, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Boyd and Mary Eleanor (Baum) Redmond.Joan focused mainly on being a great single mother of her three children and later attained...

Agnes M. Omilak

Agnes M. Omilak

May 28, 2024

Agnes M. Omilak, 92, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.Born on July 1, 1931 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Christine (Yanoviak) Omilak.She worked at the West Company in Phoenixville, PA.She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Catholic Women's Slovak Union.She is survived by nieces...

Jean S. Neiman

Jean S. Neiman

May 27, 2024

Jean (Schmehl) Neiman, 91, wife of the late Frederick B. Neiman, III, of Kimberton, PA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 at home.Born on September 30, 1932 in Kimberton, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry A. and E. Beatrice (Quigg) Schmehl.She graduated Phoenixville Area High School, Class of 1950.She was an active member of St. Peter's...

Peter J. McNamara

Peter J. McNamara

May 27, 2024

Peter J. McNamara, 87, husband of Carole A. (Shaft) McNamara of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024.Born on June 29, 1936 he was the son of the late John and Anne (O'Brien) McNamara.Peter graduated from West Catholic High School.  He was proud to have served in the Marines.  Pete was a Banker for 20 years at Continental...

Kathleen M. Metzgar

Kathleen M. Metzgar

May 26, 2024

Kathleen M. (Nalis) Metzgar, 69, of Spring City, PA passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.Born on September 23, 1954 in Marion Heights, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Barbara T. (Pupo) Nalis.She was a graduate of Phoenixville Area High School.  Kathleen was a talented Stenographer and Secretary in the insurance industry and later worked...

Stella L. Viola

Stella L. Viola

May 23, 2024

Stella L. (Mitchell) Viola, 93, wife of the late Michael J. Viola of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at home.Born on March 26, 1931 in North Wales, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Elma F. (Burke) Mitchell.Stella worked at Automatic Timing Controls in King of Prussia and retired in 1991.  She...

Cynthia L. Tyler

Cynthia L. Tyler

May 11, 2024

Cynthia L. Tyler, 67, wife of George D. Quay of Royersford, PA passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.Born on September 24, 1956 in Potttown, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (March) Tyler.Cynthia was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School, Class of 1974.She worked as a Security Officer for Ursinus University.She enjoyed collecting antiques.In addition...

Helen B. Paster

Helen B. Paster

May 6, 2024

Helen B. (Durchin) Paster, 76, wife of the late Ronald P. Paster of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.Born on September 29, 1947 she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Litchko) Durchin.Helen was a loving wife, mom, sister, and mom-mom.Helen enjoyed spending summers and making memories with her only grandson, Greyson, in Las Vegas,...

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