Edward Joseph Driza
Jan 19, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edward Joseph Driza, who left us peacefully on the morning of January 19, 2025, at Arcadia at Limerick Pointe Memory Care in Limerick, PA. Ed was 81 years old. Even as his health declined in his later years, he remained a warm, gentle,and approachable presence, always greeting others with...
Donald William Daly
Jan 18, 2025
Donald William Daly, age 89 of Phoenixville PA, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on August 17, 1935, raised in Philadelphia, Don was the son of the late (Joseph Daly), and Josephine Gallagher. He often insisted we mention he was born the same year as Elvis Presley. Don was a devoted husband to Carroll...
Robert A. Harwood
Jan 18, 2025
Robert Allen Harwood Sr. (Bob), age 76, of Royersford, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18th, 2025, at Phoenixville Hospital surrounded by family. Bob was born September 24th, 1948, and was a 1967 graduate of Spring-Ford High School. He retired from the Navy as a Senior Chief Aviation Machinist after 24 years of service, then...
Roberta J. Nall
Jan 18, 2025
Roberta Joan Nall, aged 88, wife of John Nall of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Gibson) and Robert Jefferson. She grew up in the Alleghany West area of Philadelphia and Graduated Dobbins HS in 1954. For many years she worked as a secretary while raising her oldest...
Jason Paul Bean
Jan 16, 2025
Jason Paul Bean, age 44, of Douglassville, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 in the Pottstown Hospital. Jason was born on July 21, 1980 in Pottstown, PA to Paul W. and Sherry L. (Pollock) Bean. He was the husband of Amber Raser-Bean and the adoring father of Carter Jason Bean. Jason was a graduate of Daniel Boone High...
Evelyn Brown
Jan 13, 2025
Evelyn Brown, age 101, Wife of Albert Brown of Douglassville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. Evelyn Allison Brown was born 8/1/1923 to Rhoda (Briggs) and George Allison in the "Ole City' of Philadelphia. Due to the construction of the Ben Franklin Bridge, their home was demolished, and the family moved to Cold Point, PA. Evelyn's parents immigrated...
Ann M. Mccann
Jan 10, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann Deoria McCann. Ann passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Joseph P. McCann, daughter Deborah McCann Walsh, son-in-law Thomas Walsh and great-granddaughter Isla Rose LeBlanc, her heart was forever touched by their absence. She will be lovingly remembered...
Doris Eileen Bowyer
Jan 9, 2025
Doris Eileen (Thomas) Bowyer, age 80, wife of Rev. Rogers H. Bowyer Jr., of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center, Norristown. Born on October 8, 1944, in Shelbyville, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Anna (Miller) and Robert Thomas. Doris attended Tennessee Temple Bible College, and it...
Carlos R. Estrada De Leon
Jan 5, 2025
Carlos R. Estrada De Leon, age 36, husband of Rebeca M. Estrada Salazar, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 in the Reading Hospital. Born on January 23, 1988, in Suchitepequez, Mazatenango, Guatemala, he was a son of Rene Estrada Vidal and the late Marina De Leon. Carlos immigrated to the United States 16 years ago looking...
Carol Kistler Pitts
Jan 3, 2025
Carol Kistler Pitts, age 63, of Strafford, PA, passed unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born on February 20, 1961 in Colorado Springs, CO, she was the daughter of Paul M. Kistler and the late Martha (Garner) Kistler. Carol was a 1979 graduate of Conestoga High School in Berwyn, PA, and received her bachelor's degree in sociology from Florida Southern...
John F. Pascavage
Jan 3, 2025
John F. Pascavage, age 77, husband of Jennifer Tan Le of Trappe, PA, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Born on April 8, 1947 in Norristown, PA, he was a son of the late Albina (Adamavage) and Albert Pascavage. John was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School in...
Virginia D. Ottaviano
Jan 3, 2025
Virginia D. Ottaviano, age 87, wife of the late John F. Ottaviano Sr. of Havertown and Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on November 13, 1937 in Valley Forge, she was the daughter of the late Marian (Hartshaw) and William Mysawka. Mrs. Ottaviano graduated from Phoenixville High School, and she continued her...
Elsie V. Rothenberger
Jan 2, 2025
Elsie V. (Burkepile) Rothenberger, age 90, wife of the late Jacob H. Rothenberger Jr. of Spring City, PA, formerly Boyertown, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on February 17, 1934 in Millerstown, Perry County, PA, she was a daughter of the late Lottie Elizabeth (Dell) and Walter Burkepile. She and her late husband...
Maryann Herbsleb
Jan 2, 2025
After a brief illness, MaryAnn (Reese) Herbsleb passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by family at Phoenixville Hospital. She was the wife of almost 55 years to her high school sweetheart, travel companion and soul mate H. William (Bill) Herbsleb. She was sister to Rebecca, wife of Sam Leonard (Spring City); mother to her children Jennifer, wife of...
Ryan Michael Dempsey
Dec 30, 2024
Ryan Michael Dempsey, age 49, husband of Michele L. (Simes) Dempsey of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, in the Reading Hospital. Born on July 4, 1975, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Linda (Smith) Parker and late Leroy Dennis Dempsey. A 1994 graduate of Conestoga High School, Ryan attended Delaware County...
Roland K. Gottshall
Dec 30, 2024
Roland K. Gottshall, age 93, husband of Barbara (Wagner) Gottshall, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the Pottstown Hospital. Born on August 7, 1931 in Limerick Township, he was a son of the late Anna (Knause) and and Edwin K. Gottshall. Along with his wife of 73 years, he is survived by his daughter, Rosalind...
Ilga B. Neiswender
Dec 29, 2024
Ilga B. Neiswender, age 87, Wife of Daniel Neiswender of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in Liepaja, Latvia, she was the daughter of Lize (Libekis) and Janis Pumpaitis. Ilga was a 1957 graduate of Pottstown High School, and retired from William E. Bolton in 2002. Ilga was survived by her husband Daniel Neiswender, and her...
Gerard J. Burrows
Dec 25, 2024
Gerard J. Burrows, age 83, husband of Alice Neva (Husher) Burrows, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in his residence. Born on November 20, 1941, in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Agnes (Bolger) and Leo Burrows. A proud member of the United States Marine Corps from 1963-1975, Gerard served three tours in...
Joseph W. Zabicki
Dec 24, 2024
Joseph W. Zabicki Sr., age 94, husband of the late June M. Zabicki, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in the Amity Place, Douglassville, PA, where he has resided for the past several years. Born on December 1, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA, he was a son of the late Julia (Bogus) and Walter Zabicki. Mr. Zabicki...
Robert C. Gable
Dec 24, 2024
Robert C. Gable, age 55, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at home following a recent hospitalization and surgeries leading to a Colon Cancer diagnosis. Born on April 11, 1969 in Phoenixville, PA, he was a son of the late Louise M. (Thornton) and Douglas C. Gable Sr. Bob was a 1987 graduate of Phoenixville High...
