Obituaries

Ralph Leon Goetzenberger

Ralph Leon Goetzenberger

Jun 5, 2019

Ralph Leon Goetzenberger, Jr., 93, of Audubon, PA. formerly of Strafford, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday June 5, 2019. He was the loving husband of the late Elfrida Bettes Goetzenberger, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Born on May 3, 1926 in Chestnut Hill, PA he was the son of the late Ralph L. Goetzenberger...

Catherine "Cathy" Elizabeth Damato

Catherine "Cathy" Elizabeth Damato

Jun 4, 2019

Catherine Elizabeth (Boegner) Damato, age 48, loving wife of Robert (Rob) J. Damato, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Fox Chase Cancer Center with her husband by her side. Known to all as Cathy, born on April 27, 1971 on an US Army Base in Bangkok, Thailand, was the daughter of Nicki Klybunlang...

Robert M. Lightcap

Robert M. Lightcap

Jun 2, 2019

Robert Michael Lightcap, age 65, husband of Carolann (Nagy) Lightcap, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home. Born on June 18, 1953 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Robert and Mary Elizabeth Lightcap. Robert worked for many years for the Pennhurst State School and Hospital, after his retirement he...

Fred J. Katkowski

Fred J. Katkowski

Jun 1, 2019

Fred J. Katkowski, 92, husband of Regina M. (Arnold) Katkowski, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Seasons Hospice. Born on September 15, 1926 in Havertown, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Ella (Kirby) and Fred Katkowski, Sr. Fred served in the United States Navy during World War II. He received his Associates Degree...

Virginia E. Forkell

Virginia E. Forkell

May 31, 2019

Virginia E. Forkell, age 88, of Limerick, PA, passed away on Friday morning, May 31, 2019 in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born on June 17, 1930, in Spencerport, NY, to the late John and Sylva (Pritchard) Forkell, she pursued a lifetime of Hispanic ministry to children. Encouraged by her Church, North Baptist, of Rochester, NY, she attended Baptist Bible Seminary,...

John B. Weaver

John B. Weaver

May 26, 2019

John B. Weaver, 101, of Phoenixville, formerly a long time resident of Royersford, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on April 2, 1918 in Royersford, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Margaret (Bauman) and John Weaver. John had first been employed at the Royersford Needle Works, followed by the Royersford...

Janet F. Long

Janet F. Long

May 25, 2019

Janet (Favinger) Long, 82, wife of the late Merle H. Long, of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born on January 22, 1937 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Baver) and Norman Favinger. Janet had been employed as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years until her retirement....

Patricia M. Close

Patricia M. Close

May 23, 2019

Patricia M. Close, age 82, wife of the late Joseph W. Close, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in the Manatawny Manor. Born on June 2, 1936 in Pottsville, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Ella (Shay) Schartel. Mrs. Close attended Pottsville High School, and later in life proudly received her GED....

Mark M. Olszyk

Mark M. Olszyk

May 23, 2019

Mark Michael Olszyk, age 54, loving husband of 4 years to Christina (O'Keefe) Olszyk, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on March 13, 1965 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Dominick and the late Roseanne (Oakschaunas) Olszyk. Mark loved to travel as much...

Steve Douglas Spacek

Steve Douglas Spacek

May 23, 2019

Steve D. Spacek, 74, missionary Steve D. Spacek, 74, husband of Martha (Parlane) Spacek of Central City, Nebraska (formerly Schwenksville, PA) died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at home. Born in Tampa, Florida, he is the son of the late Michael S. Spacek and Florence R. (Bloom) Spacek. He was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School. He then attended the New...

M. Louise Yacovelli

M. Louise Yacovelli

May 17, 2019

M. Louise (Kohler) Yacovelli, 72, of Royersford, passed away peacefully on Friday May 17, 2019 at the Phoenixville Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 12, 1946 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Larry Kohler & Mildred Carbo, and the loving wife of Michael Yacovelli. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great‑grandmother, and dear...

Mary Lou Ashenfelder

Mary Lou Ashenfelder

May 15, 2019

Mary Lou (Pavlicek) Ashenfelder, 83, wife of the late Weston W. Ashenfelder, Jr., of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born on May 31, 1935 in New York City, New York, she was a daughter of the late Alois and Margaret Pavlicek. Mrs. Ashenfelder is survived by her children: Shirley A.,wife...

Samuel C. Fitzgerald

Samuel C. Fitzgerald

May 7, 2019

Samuel C. Fitzgerald, 87, husband of the late Claire Fitzgerald, of Phoenixville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his residence. Born on August 1, 1931 in Abington PA, he was the son of the late Edith (Ramsey) Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald was employed as a drafting engineer for Container Corporation for many years designing machines that made folds...

Harry L. Rivenbark

Harry L. Rivenbark

May 5, 2019

Harry L. Rivenbark, Jr., age 68, husabnd of the late Deborah (Swift) Rivenbark, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia. He was born on February 2, 1951 in Norristown, PA. Harry was a graduate of Norristown High School, and worked as a foreman for Delaware Valley Paving for a majority of his...

Frances S. Ellis

Frances S. Ellis

May 5, 2019

Frances S. (Visco) Ellis, 76, wife of Robert W. Ellis, of Birchrunville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 in her residence. Born on April 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Albert C. Visco and Cornelia (Carbonetta) Visco. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ellis was preceded by her brother: Albert J. Visco. Frances...

Victor Kurynny

Victor Kurynny

May 4, 2019

Victor Kurynny, age 69, loving husband of Deborah J. (Hinkle) Kurynny, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He had been battling cancer for 18 months. Born on August 23, 1949 in Mittenwald, Bavaria, West Germany, he was a son of the late Teodor and Maria...

Kathleen A. Fullam

Kathleen A. Fullam

May 3, 2019

Kathleen A. (Kelly) Fullam, age 66, wife of Michael P. Fullam, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born on April 3, 1953 in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Conwell) Kelly. Mrs. Fullam was a graduate of Phoenixville High School. She completed her undergraduate...

Margaret M. (Peters) Layden

Margaret M. (Peters) Layden

May 2, 2019

Margaret M. (Peters) Layden, age 98, wife of the late John J. Layden Sr., of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 8, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose (Grybowski) Peters. Margaret attended school...

Robert J. Evasew

Robert J. Evasew

Apr 29, 2019

*** Please note the changes in Mass time (to 10:00 am) and Visitation time (from 9:00-9:45 am) on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Holy Trinity Church *** Robert J. Evasew, 66, of Phoenixville, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Paoli Hospital. Born on July 23, 1952 in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Peter and Marie...

Stephanie Krivulka

Stephanie Krivulka

Apr 29, 2019

Stephanie Krivulka, age 71, loving wife of Raymond F. Krivulka, Jr., of Royersford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019. Born on June 4, 1947 in Traisa, Germany, she was the daughter of Wasyl and Pauline (Malucka) Buczkowski. Stephanie was raised in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. She graduated the 8th grade from St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic School, and...

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