Cherie E. DeSimone, age 85, wife of the late Anthony M. DeSimone, of Royersford, PA, formerly Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 in the Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 20, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Lacey) Sterling.

Mrs. DeSimone had previously worked for Wyeth Pharamceuticals, as well as a building manager for the Chester County Housing Authority. She enjoyed ceramics and knitting blankets for her family.

Mrs. DeSimone is survived by two sons, Ross S., husband of Karen DeSimone of Collegeville, PA and Douglas M., husband of Karen DeSimone of Collegeville, PA; six grandchildren, Madeline, Victoria, Savannah, Austin, Alexandria, and Sophia DeSimone; one brother, Robert Sterling of Arlington, TX; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DeSimone was preceded in death by eleven siblings.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral ceremony at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, 610 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Officiating will be the Rev. John J. Newns. Burial will be held privately in the St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville. Friends will be received from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.