Robert Brinton Frees
Jun 17, 2024
Robert B. Frees "A Lifetime of Service to Phoenixville" Robert Brinton Frees, Bob as we knew him, died suddenly on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio while on vacation. A Phoenixville native from his birth, he was the son of Walter Kirk Frees and Elizabeth Arnold Frees, both deceased. After graduation from Phoenixville High School in 1971, he attended...
Lorraine G. Serzega
Jun 15, 2024
Lorraine G. Serzega, age 71, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in the Pottstown Hospital, Pottstown, PA. Born on April 11, 1953 in West Chester, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wilson A. and Juanita B. (Owens) Moyer. Lorraine was a graduate of Great Valley High School, and received her Masters in Education from...
Richard S. Tayvinsky
Jun 15, 2024
Richard S. Tayvinsky, age 86, husband of Alice (Barans) Tayvinsky of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Arden Courts Harrisburg, PA. Born on October 9, 1937 in Millville, NJ, he was the son of the late Irene (Laskas) and Stanley J. Tayvinsky. Richard honorably served in the United States Navy. Received his bachelors degree from Drexel...
Daniel Harlen Gauger
Jun 14, 2024
Daniel Harlen Gauger, age 87, Husband of Jeanette Yost Gauger of Linfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Pottstown, he was the Adopted Son of Ethel (Dear) and Howard Erbe, whom he lived with since age 7. His parents were Daniel Gauger, Jr. and Elizabeth (Collopy) Gauger. Along with living and working...
Ronald E. Urbanski
Jun 8, 2024
Ronald E. Urbanski, age 81, husband of Nancy A. (Vergare) Urbanski, of King of Prussia, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in The Meadows at Shannondell in Audubon, PA. Born on July 17, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Jean (Masiejczyk) Urbanski. Mr. Urbanski was a graduate of West Catholic High...
Gertrude G. Dawson
Jun 7, 2024
Gertrude G. (Gresko) Dawson, age 96, wife of the late Harry Dawson Jr., of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 in Sunrise of Paoli. Born on August 19, 1927, in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Cecilia (Elias) and John Gresko. A 1945 graduate of Phoenixville High School, Gertrude had been employed right out of...
Lawrence Gary Britcher
Jun 7, 2024
Lawrence "Gary" Britcher, age 71, deeply loved husband of Jane (Flack) Britcher, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Paoli Hospital. The son of the late Jeanne (Tyson) and Lawrence Britcher, Jr., he was raised in Upper Providence and graduated from Spring-Ford Senior High School in 1970. He was the father of Michael, husband of Jaime Britcher and...
Raymond M. Catton
Jun 4, 2024
Raymond M. Catton, M.D., age 93, husband of Sheryl (Williams) Catton, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at home. Born on February 22, 1931 in New Orleans, LA, he was a son of the late Raymond M. and Marion (Dours) Catton. The essence of the man was his constant battle with Time and his driven...
David E. Payton
Jun 1, 2024
David E. Payton, age 68, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born in Columbus, OH, he was the Son of Dolores (Nolen) Payton and Walter Payton. David enjoyed photography, fishing, hunting and played guitar in his younger years. He had a strong work ethic and would always be tinkering with watches, glasses and anything he could. He will be...
David B. Peppel
May 28, 2024
David B. Peppel, age 65, Husband of Joanne Gaffney of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Phoenixville, Pa, he was the Son of Dolores (Campbell) and Barry Peppel. David was a graduate of Phoenixville High School class of '76, a Penn State Alumni class of '80, obtained...
Joan I. Guest
May 26, 2024
Joan I. Guest, age 78, wife of the late Henry F. "Harry" Guest, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in her residence. Born on June 10, 1945, in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late Marie (Bowman) and William L. Hack. A graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Joan had been employed by Abbotts Dairies,...
Chester L. Crouthamel
May 25, 2024
Chester "Chet" Crouthamel, 94, of Limerick, formerly of West Norriton, husband of the late Doris (Hangey) Crouthamel, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024. Born in Bedminster Township, Bucks County, he was the son of the late Paul E Crouthamel and Mary Magdalena (Weikel) Crouthamel; stepson to Grace (Fryling) Crouthamel. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ralph and...
Vincent L. Cameron
May 22, 2024
Vincent L. Cameron, age 69, of Spring City, PA, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in the Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. Born on May 22, 1955 in Lake City, SC, he was a son of the late Stella (Weston) and Med Cameron. Vincent was affectionately known as Master Chef, as cooking was his passion. He also enjoyed the...
Mary Hart Van Boven
May 22, 2024
Mary Hart Van Boven, age 72, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on March 21, 1952, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Barrow) and James Hart. Mary attended grade school through high school and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Bryn Mawr before attending Chestnut Hill College....
Michael David Purnell
May 20, 2024
Michael David Purnell, age 45, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born on March 10, 1979, in Phoenixville, he was a son of Patricia M. (Wood) and James F. Purnell. A 1997 graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, Michael attended ITT Technical Institute. He had most recently been employed as a network engineer for WiFi Integrators....
Mary Hope Ibach
May 17, 2024
Mary Hope Ibach, lovingly known as "Dee Dee," age 76, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born in Pottstown to Hannah A. (Capoferri) and Alvin Burkett. Dee Dee retired from her position as a bank teller at Citizens Bank in 2012. She was a self-published author who wrote three poetry books and actively participated...
Stella D. Spiewak
May 15, 2024
Stella D. Spiewak, age 98, Wife of the late John E. Spiewak of Royersford Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in the Sanatoga Court, Pottstown, PA. Born in Stowe, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Yencik) Klaptosky. Stella was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Royersford. She loved to cook and...
Peter David Schindler
May 15, 2024
Peter David Schindler M.D., age 93, husband of the late Marianne G. (Leber) Schindler, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Kendal at Longwood. Born on January 12, 1931, in Berlin, Germany, he was the son of the late Lotti (Sonntag) and George Schindler. Peter immigrated to the United States with his family at...
John C. Zerby
May 15, 2024
John C. Zerby, age 89, Husband of the late Roberta Zerby of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Born in Ashland, PA, he was the Son of Blanche Lindenmuth Zerby and Raymond Zerby. He was a graduate of Gordon Elementary School, a graduate of Ashland Highschool Class of '52, continued onto Buck County Community College and further...
Kathryn E. "Kay" Pinkerton
May 13, 2024
Kathryn E. "Kay" Pinkerton, age 96, wife of the late Robert E. Pinkerton Sr. of North East, MD, formerly of Royersford, PA, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at home. Born on May 3, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Fowler) Habermann. Mrs. Pinkerton was a graduate of Mastbaum High School....
