Janet K. Ayres
Dec 31, 2025
Janet Koenig Ayres departed this life on New Years Eve 2025. She was 99 years old. Her Phoenixville home base for much of the past 70 years was a 1923 stone dwelling on Main Street, which she enjoyed well into her 98th year. For over 50 years she helped manage the Valley Forge Animal Hospital with her husband, veterinarian Harold...
John Homer Mack
Dec 31, 2025
John Homer Mack, age 93, husband of Edith C. (Hartley) Mack, of Perkiomenville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at home on his farm. Born on April 25, 1932, he was a son of the late Jesse M. and Sarah A. (Detweiler) Mack. He grew up on his family's farm in Upper Providence township. Upon completion of his...
Leib Shulman
Dec 29, 2025
Leib Shulman, 82, of North Coventry, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Phoenixville Hospital. Born August 5, 1943, in Midland, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Vyta (Tregub) and Frank Shulman. Leib was raised in central Ontario in a newcomer family of resilient creators, learners and survivors. Everything was considered possible. His intellectual curiosity...
Rose Marie Cote
Dec 28, 2025
Rose Marie (Paczok) Cote, age 98, wife of the late Paul J. Cote, Sr., of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in the Fieldstone at Chester Springs. Born on March 17, 1927 in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Rose (Beregi) and Louis Paczok. Mrs. Cote was a 1944 graduate of Phoenixville High School. She...
Mary Anne Tefft
Dec 22, 2025
Mary Anne Tefft, age 96, wife of the late Edward G. Tefft passed away on December 22, 2025. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Kennedy. Mary Anne graduated from high school in Syracuse, NY. She worked as a secretary at General Electric in Syracuse where she met her husband. They spent the...
Sally Martin
Dec 21, 2025
Sally (Vetter) Martin, age 79, of North Coventry, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the Pottstown Hospital. Born on August 6, 1946, in Keresley, England, she was a daughter of the late Winifred Blanche Williamson (Jenkins) Whyte and John Scott Vetter. A former hospice nurse, Sally was instrumental in implementing an integrative care program using massage and...
John Anthony Ricci
Dec 21, 2025
John Anthony Ricci, age 46, husband of Dianne Harleigh (Myers) Ricci of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in his residence. Born on February 23, 1979, in Pottstown, he was a son of John Joseph Ricci and Pamela Marie (Cross) Ricci. After six months of dating, John and Dianne married, something that she...
Luiza Dasilva
Dec 17, 2025
Luiza Alves DaSilva was born on January 23, 1942, in Maranhão, Brazil. She was the daughter of Isabel, who lived to the age of 96, and Otacilio, who lived into his 80s. She was raised with five siblings: Plinio and Olindo, who are still living in Brazil, and Maria, Cicera, and João, who predeceased her. She also leaves behind numerous...
Carol Anne Law
Dec 17, 2025
Carol A. Law, age 81, of Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, wife of Charles T. Law Sr passed away on December 17, 2025 at home. Born April 4, 1944 in Texas, she was the daughter of the late Sally Dake Ray and Colonel Walter Ray. Carol was a dedicated wife and mother involved in managing home and family. Carol enjoyed her book and...
William E. Ross
Dec 14, 2025
William E. ("Bill") Ross, age 86, of Limerick, Pennsylvania, husband of the late Mary Louise (O'Neill) Ross , passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 after a brief battle with leukemia. Born in Portland, ME, Bill was the son of (the late) Ruth Libby and George Clarence Ross. After attending Rochefort American High School in France, and Winthrop High School...
Emerson Mae Pineda
Dec 12, 2025
Emerson Mae Pineda, beloved daughter of Elena Pineda, was born sleeping on December 12, 2025 and was welcomed immediately into the loving arms of Jesus. Though Emerson's time on earth was brief, her life was deeply meaningful and forever cherished. She was lovingly carried, hoped for, and already greatly loved. Baby Emmy will always be remembered as a precious gift,...
Michele A. Ranson
Dec 9, 2025
Michele A. Ranson, age 68, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in the Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA. Born on June 11, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph L. and Noreen A. (Frederick) Miller. Michele was a 1975 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School. She went on to receive her...
Catherine Doris Bach
Dec 7, 2025
Catherine Doris (Devonshire) Bach, age 75, Wife of Richard Bach of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Jeffers) and Robert Devonshire. Catherine was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School, class of 1968. A longtime member of First United Church of Christ, Royersford, and a member of...
Bradford C. Smith
Dec 3, 2025
Bradford Craig Smith was welcomed by William F. and Ethel C. Smith as their first of three children on January 2, 1950. After growing up in Springfield, NJ, Brad moved to Rochester, NY, to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Printing Management from Rochester Institute of Technology. After graduation, Brad made his home in Rochester for close to twenty...
Marie Venezia
Nov 30, 2025
Marie Venezia, 87, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. Born to the late Vito and Lillian (Cicala) Bruno, Marie spent most of her life in Norristown and Kimberton, Pennsylvania, and had recently made her home in Michigan. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved son, Mark Picard (Sarah). She is survived by her children James Picard (Kim Oliver),...
Brian A. Brown
Nov 30, 2025
Brian A. Brown, age 73, Husband of Audrey Pierson of Mont Clare, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Evelyn (Allison) and Albert Brown. Brian graduated from Spring-Ford High School, Class of 1970. Throughout his life he wore many hats, and he somehow...
John J. Keenan
Nov 29, 2025
John J. Keenan Jr., age 68, of Stowe, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, November 29,2025, in the Pottstown Hospital. Born on March 14, 1957, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Helen C. (Gross) and John J. Keenan Sr. Jackie was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially of the Flyers. He was also a big NASCAR fan. He...
Ronald Preston Shaner, Jr.
Nov 28, 2025
Ronald Preston Shaner Jr., age 75, husband of the late Phyllis (Reinford) Shaner, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, in Pottstown Hospital. Born on March 27, 1950, he was a son of the late Helen (Tholan) and Ronald Preston Shaner Sr. After graduating from Owen J. Roberts High School in 1968, Ron attended West Chester University...
Joyce A. Sands
Nov 26, 2025
Joyce A. Sands, age 86, wife of the late Earl J. Sands, of Kimberton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in the Manatawny Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing, Pottstown, PA. Born on January 14, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Emery) Miller. Mrs. Sands worked in the dietary department...
David Michael Bundus
Nov 21, 2025
David M. Bundus, age 44, husband of Dahlia G. (Dimitri) Bundus, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 in the Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA. Born on August 27, 1981 in Lexington, KY, he was a son of Timothy and Barbara (Burlew) Bundus. David was an accomplished athlete and avid outdoorsman. He proudly completed two marathons...
