Virginia “Jinny” Miller MacLelland, 83, wife, mother, grandmother and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2013, surrounded by her family.  Born in Somerton, PA, the youngest daughter of Jane and Jacob Miller, she graduated from Girls’ High and Brown Preparatory School in Philadelphia.  Jinny was the beloved wife of Robert MacLelland Jr. for sixty years.  The couple celebrated their milestone anniversary in January at The Greenbriar Resort in West Virginia.   Jinny was the devoted and proud mother of Robert Bruce MacLelland (Buffy), Cheryl Ann Swift, Stuart Miller …

  Edith M. (Dewees) Toth, wife of the late Albert L. Toth, of Sanatoga, formerly of Reading, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013, in the Reading Memorial Hospital, Reading, Pa. Born in Valley Forge, she was the daughter of the late William and Edith (Compton) Dewees. Mrs. Toth was a 1953 graduate of Upper Merion High School. She was a devoted wife, mother of five, homemaker, and crafter.  She lived in Geissen, West Germany and San Juan, Puerto Rico with her husband and enjoyed traveling when able, new foods, music, and being with her family. Mrs. Toth is survived by daughters…

David H. Katz, 72, husband of Susan I. (Rea) Katz, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Devon Manor. Born in New Britain, CT, he was the son of the late Leon and Sophie (Feinblum) Katz. David served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Read other Phoenixville and regional obituaries from late April here on Phoenixville Patch. He was an Associate Professor at the Community College of Philadelphia for 40 years. According to an article on the College website, Katz retired from his position as an English professor in 2008. Prof. Katz was a member of the Phoenixville…

Kathleen P. Shields, 67, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Manor Care King of Prussia. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis X. and Ruth M.(Christiansen) Shields. Kathleen proudly served in the United States Army as a Nurse during the Vietnam War, and was awarded the Bronze Star, she then worked at the Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Paoli Hospital, and then for the Visiting Nurse Association of Chester County. She was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1564, Phoenixville, …

Hubert O. Thacker, 87, husband of the late Doris (Elliott) Thacker, of Royersford, PA, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was the son of the late Hubert and Laura (White) Thacker. Hubert served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and the American Legion. He retired from Container Corporation of America in Oaks, PA. Surviving him is his sister, Minnie Thacker of Phoenixville, PA. He was preceded in death by six sisters and brothers. Services will be Private. …

Francis J. "Jake" McBride, 88, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday morning, April 21, 2013. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late James and Anne (Binstead) McBride. Jake served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was the owner of Modern Method Rug Cleaners & Upholstery of Phoenixville, PA He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Phoenixville, where he was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. He was a charter life member of National Firemen's Shrine and Hall of fame, and a member of Friendship Fire Company. Jake was a …

Patricia M. (Wilson) Krumenacker, 56, wife of Michael  Krumenacker Jr., of North Coventry, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm in the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Philadelphia.  Born in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Samuel R. Wilson Sr. and Kathryn P. (Michinock) Wilson, of Phoenixville. Pat was a 1974 graduate of Phoenixville High School.  She had been employed for TSC in Pottstown for 15 years and then for Boscov’s in Coventry for 5 years.  She enjoyed fossil hunting and paleontology and had some of her work published with the …

Gregory J. Moles, 60, of Royersford, PA, husband of Sandrah (Raef) Moles of Audubon, PA died on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at home. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late George A. and Vilma (Becker) Moles. Surviving in addition to his wife are his son, Troy Alexander Moles of Denton, TX and his daughter, Laura Grace Moles of New Castle, DE. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Diane Carinci Moles and Lisa Turner Moles. Services will be private. Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com. Arrangements are by the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home…

MaryAnna “Pepper” (Hoffman) Kershaw, 82, wife of the late Isaac Kershaw III, passed away quietly with her family present on Monday, April 15, 2013.  Born in Spring City, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Ruth (Styer) Hoffman. MaryAnna was a graduate of the former Spring City High School.  She was employed as a register nurse in both hospital and doctor office settings after attending Presbyterian School of Nursing, now part of the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Pepper will be remembered as a loving wife, mom and grandmother. She had a passion for gardening having studied …

Felix A. Marchionne, 93, of Sanatoga, PA, and formerly of Phoenixville, PA, died on Friday, April 12, 2013 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Malvern, PA, he was the son of the late Nobilio Spirito and Catherine (Barber) Marchionne. Felix served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as a Searchlight Operator. He worked 45 years as a Line Foreman for the Reading Railroad retiring in 1980. Surviving are his daughter, Kathleen wife of Val Delibertis of Sanatoga, with whom he resided at the time of his passing; 3 Granddaughters, Kim Bergen, Beth Delibertis, Danielle …

Anna T. (Mele) Beccaria, 95, wife of the late John Dominic Beccaria, of Phoenixville, formerly Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013, in the Phoenixville Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Ratti) Mele.  Mrs. Beccaria was currently a member of St. Basil the Great R.C. Church, Kimberton.  In prior years, she had been a longtime volunteer with Aid For Friends, Philadelphia and Immaculate Mary Home in Philadelphia. Mrs. Beccaria is survived by her son, Dr. Louis J. Beccaria, of Phoenixville;  grandchildren, David, husband of Susie Beccaria…

Dorothy A. (Bean) Kassel, age 80, wife of the late Martin C. Kassel, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 29, 2013 in the George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C., with her daughters at her side. Born in Royersford, PA, she was a daughter of the late Norman A. and Mabel (Umstead) Bean. She was also predeceased by a sister, Sara M. Bean and a brother, Joseph U. Bean.  Dorothy (Dot) is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Kassel, wife of Joseph Gruber of Washington, D.C. and Margaret, wife of Matthew Troncelliti of Ardmore, PA; four grandchildren, Abraham…

David R. Prizer, 84, of South Coventry, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA.  He was the husband of Phyllis (Heebner) Prizer.  Born in Pughtown, he was the son of Raymond E. and Anne (Yeager) Prizer. Mr. Prizer was a graduate of the former Warwick High School class of 1946 and received a degree in business from Penn State University.  He served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier the Kula Gulf. David was owner of Prizers Appliances, Inc. until his retirement in 1995. Mr. Prizer was an active and life-long member of Brownback’s …

Kenneth B. McCarraher Sr., 86, husband of the late Alice L. (Eichholz) McCarraher, of Phoenixville, passed away on Sunday evening, March 3, 2013, in the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville.  Born in Collegeville, he was the son of the late Frank and Leona (Walters) McCarraher.  Mr. McCarraher was a graduate of Spring City High School.  He served with the United States Army Infantry from October 1944 through November 1946 in Korea and the Philippines during World War II.  Ken reached the rank of Staff Sergeant in intelligence and received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart from an injury sustained …

Tekla Nakonecznyj, of Phoenixville, dies at 89 Tekla (Rava) Nakonecznyj, 89, wife of the late Mykolaj Nakonecznyj, of Phoenixville, Pa., died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 in Pennsburg Manor. She was a member of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Phoenixville, where she belonged to the Altar Society and helped with baking and cooking for church activities. Read her complete obituary here. Gerald Keim, of Phoenixville, dies at 76 Gerald F. Keim, 76, husband of Kathleen M. (Hempsey) Keim, lifelong resident of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Mr. …

John A. Krause, Jr., husband of the late Genevieve M. (Trzcecinski) Krause, of Phoenixville, died suddenly on Saturday morning, February 16, 2013 in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late John A. Krause, Sr. and the late Susan (Jurata) Krause. A veteran, he served for the U.S. National Guard. Mr. Krause retired as lead printer for the Container Corporation of America in Oaks, Pa. after 43 years of service. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Church for many years. Mr. Krause is survived by a daughter, Jennifer A., wife of Thomas C. Shoemaker, of …

Robert F. Atkinson, 85, beloved husband of Doris (McDaniel) Atkinson, of Royersford, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013, in the Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.  Born in Stowe, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Grace (Vroman) Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a 1945 graduate of Phoenixville High School and attended Spring Garden Institute in Philadelphia.  He served with the SeaBees in the United States Navy during the latter part of World World II while stationed in Okinawa and Guam. He drove taxi for Phoenix Radio Cab in Phoenixville, worked as a mechanic in Hornings Garage in …

Sarah S. Ross, age 85, of Lewes, DE formerly of King of Prussia, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Cadbury Assisted Living Facility in Lewes.  She was born on November 6, 1927 in Shenandoah, PA, daughter of Darby and Anna McCormack. A Memorial Mass will be held at Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia, PA on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 A.M.  Interment will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery, 202 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Building Fund, 152 Tulip Lane, …

Patrick J. Palmer, 58, husband of Joanne (Cunfer) Palmer, of Royersford, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 7, 2013 in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottsville, PA he was the son of the late Margaret “Peggy” (Palmer) Hoinski and the eldest of siblings, brothers Edmond, Michael, and Bill.  Raised in Shenandoah, he was president of his senior class at Shenandoah Valley High School and graduated in 1972. While in high school, he was a dedicated member of the football, basketball, and track teams. He held a school record in shot put and scored the winning touchdown in the…

Jil E. (Seitz) Parris, 52, wife of the late Lawrence L. Foley, of Chester Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, in the Phoenixville Hospital.  Born in Harrisburg, she was a daughter of the late Patricia L. (Smith) and H. Michael Seitz Jr., MD. Jil had attended Kutztown University and had been a prominent real estate agent, formerly with Keller Williams.  She was an avid horseback rider, adventurous, a pioneer who was never afraid to try anything and enjoyed road trips.  She loved The Sound of Music and The Grateful Dead, having attended 52 of their concerts and even played the …