Obituaries
Margaretta M. Giaquinto
Dec 28, 2017
Margaretta M. (Zeleski) Giaquinto, age 88, wife of the late Allen A. Giaquinto, of Royersford, PA, died suddenly Thursday evening, December 28, 2017 in the Phoenixville Hospital, Phoeixville, PA. Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret H. Zeleski. Mrs. Giaquinto and her late husband were the owners and operators of the Allen's variety...
Ruth J. Pennypacker
Dec 25, 2017
Ruth J. Pennypacker, age 93, wife of the late Charles Pennypacker, of Chester Springs, PA died Monday, December 25, 2017 in Phoenixville Hospital. Born on November 10, 1924 in Mifflinburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Musser. Mrs. Pennypacker worked as a packer for many years at the former Stanley G. Flagg Company, Stowe, PA...
Sarah A. "Sally" Freed
Dec 22, 2017
Sarah A. "Sally" Freed, age 77, wife of The late Leon C. Freed, of Phoenixville, PA, died Friday, December 22, 2017 in the Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born on June 5, 1940 in Harrisburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Kathryn (Miller) Kopp. She was a 1958 graduate of Phoenixville High School, and a 1961 graduate...
Ruth E. Troxell
Dec 20, 2017
Ruth Edna Troxell (Rapine) On December 20, 2017, beloved wife, mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great-grandmother of one, passed peacefully in her sleep at home, next to her husband with whom she shared 65 blessed years of marriage. She was born on October 27, 1929, in Roxborough, Philadelphia, the youngest of ten surviving children, to Wilbur and Ruby...
Joseph R. Lutz
Dec 19, 2017
Joseph Russell Lutz, age 54, husband of the late April Lutz, of Pottstown, PA, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health. Born on April 9, 1963 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the Robert Lutz and Wilma (Carfagno) Swartley. Mr. Lutz worked as a Director of Community Service for Montgomery County before retiring. He...
James W. Seidenberger
Dec 17, 2017
James (Jim) W. Seidenberger, age 73, of Royersford, PA died on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Phoenixville Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Victoria (Kurteson) Seidenberger, daughter Carolyn M. Martinez (Philadelphia), nieces Lisa King, Pamela Irizarry, and Kim Stein and nephews Peter Seidenberger and Jay Minnick. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, August and...
Wornell E. Clayburn
Dec 15, 2017
Wornell E. Clayburn, age 56, husband of R. Ivy (Green) Clayburn, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on January 1, 1961 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Ernest and Roxie (Heck) Clayburn, and was preceded in death also by his second Mom, Aunt Peggy. Mr. Clayburn was...
Cherie E. Desimone
Dec 11, 2017
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,...
Reuben "Ross" Lilly
Dec 10, 2017
Reuben "Ross" Lilly, age 66, husband of Brenda C. (Cox) Lilly, of Gilbertsville, PA, died Sunday evening, December 10, 2017 in Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester, PA after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 18, 1951 in Princeton, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Paul Lilly and the late Ollie (Paige) Lilly. He was a graduate...
Wendy Lee Belcher
Dec 10, 2017
Wendy Lee Belcher, age 60, wife of the late Jay Belcher, of East Coventry, formerly Kimberton, PA passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at home. Born on February 24, 1957 in Bay City, Michigan, she was a daughter of Nancy (Majeske) Klatt of Oley, PA and the late Arthur F. Klatt. Mrs. Belcher was a graduate of Southern Lehigh...
Jean Ellsmore Taylor
Dec 8, 2017
Jean Marie Ellsmore Taylor May 29, 1934 - December 8, 2017 Born and raised in Glen Campbell, PA, Jean graduated from Punxatawny High School and was recruited to play in a professional women’s baseball league. Choosing instead a career in medicine, she came east to Philadelphia to earn X-ray Technology Certification. In 1957 she joined the X-ray department of Phoenixville...
Ruth A. Faunce
Dec 7, 2017
Ruth A. Faunce, 88, wife of the late Wesley H. Faunce, II, of Phoenixville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in Seasons Hospice. Born on October 19, 1929 in Douglassville, she was a daughter of the late Florence (Myers) and Harold Andrews. An artist, Ruth painted with watercolor and her work was shown and sold in area art shows....
Chelsea Nicole Maddox
Dec 5, 2017
Chelsea Nicole Maddox, 35, wife of Jeffrey Maddox, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 5, 2017 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born on April 12, 1982 in Mobile, Alabama, she was a daughter of Marianna F. (Kowalski) and her husband Elliot Greer, of Vero Beach, FL and George E. Lods and his wife Cecelia...
Jane L. Reichard
Dec 4, 2017
Jane Louise Reichard, 81, of Crown Point, IN, wife of Robert W. Reichard (deceased), passed away on Monday evening, December 4, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Born in Bethlehem, PA, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Edna (Long) Young. Jane was a member of Valley Forge Baptist Temple, where she was active in the Senior Saints Adult...
Frank M. Leccese
Dec 3, 2017
Frank M. Leccese, age 83, husband of Rita Lea (Corrado) Leccese, of Phoenixville, PA, died peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, December 3, 2017 surrounded by family. Born on April 5, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, he was a son of the late Michele and Arcangela (Caravella) Leccese. He was a graduate of the Brooklyn Polytechnic High School and The...
Jeanette M. Paul
Dec 3, 2017
Jeanette M. Paul, age 74, of Gilbertsville, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at home. Born on November 9, 1943 in West Rockhill Township, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Zepp) Merkel. Jeanette was mostly a homemaker, but had worked for Osan Manufacturing Company in Boyertown for 14 years. She enjoyed crafting, crocheting,...
Frank Robert Bedo
Dec 1, 2017
Frank Robert Bedo, age 83, husband of Claudia J. (Boston) Bedo, of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, died Friday, December 1, 2017 in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Neuroscience Building. Born on April 20, 1934 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, he was a son of Frank and Mary (Scribner) Bedo. A veteran, he served as a Military Police member for the U.S. Air Force during the...
Neva M. Wismer
Dec 1, 2017
Neva M. (West) Wismer On December 1, 2017 age 88 beloved wife of the late Abram C. Wismer, formerly of Roxborough Pennsylvania; survived by Daughter, Mary Emma Wismer, Son, Alfred H. (Nancy) Wismer, Son, Abram W. (Tanya) Wismer, Son, Charles J. (Debbie) Wismer, 8 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; 4 Great-great-grandchildren; Brother, Ron West. Services will be held at Trinity E.C. (Lighthouse)...
Jean Mildred Turner
Dec 1, 2017
Jean Mildred Turner of Royersford, PA, age 90, wife of the late Donald Richard Turner, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 7, 1927 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Fannie Gerlufsen. For many years, Mrs. Turner worked as a Secretary for Edison...
Joan M. Sippel
Nov 29, 2017
Joan M. Sippel, age 83, wife of the late James S. Sippel, of Phoenixville, and formerly of Hazleton, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 in Seasons Hospice. Born on March 24, 1934 in Plains, PA, she was a daughter of Alexander MacLuskie and Charlotte (Roche) Avillon. Joan graduated from Hazleton High School, married Sterling soon after and moved to...
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