Obituaries for the Week of Feb. 5

Nancy Keyser, 85

Nancy J. (Bard) Keyser, 85, wife of the late William M. Keyser Sr., of Upper Providence, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in her residence.  

Born in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Allen C. and Evelyn (Aubert) Bard.  

Mrs. Keyser was a member of Green Tree Church of the Brethren. She loved dance and had taught ballet and tap dancing. She also played and taught the piano. A homemaker, Mrs. Keyser was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed helping raise her grandchildren.   

Mrs. Keyser is survived by her daughter, Linda Keyser of Upper Providence; four grandchildren, Rachel Keyser, who assisted in her care, William M. III, husband of Christine Keyser, Jeffrey Keyser and Blake Keyser; and two great granddaughters, Ainsley and Calli.

She was preceded in death by one son, William M. Jr., husband of Kathleen Keyser, and one brother. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Richard W. Howarth officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Tree Cemetery.  

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, P.O. Box 222 Conshohocken, PA 19428 or to the American Cancer Society, 1620 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.  Condolences may be offered online atwww.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

Robert Keeling, 73

Robert G. Keeling, 73, husband of Ann Marie (Kane) Keeling, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 in Phoenixville Hospital.

Born in Trenton, NJ he was the son of the late George Robert and Ann Elizabeth (Cimore) Keeling.

Robert served in the New Jersey Air National Guard.

He worked as an Electrical Engineer for Spanco, Inc. in Morgantown, PA.

He was a member of The Catholic Church of St. Basil The Great in Kimberton, PA.

Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter Sharon, wife of Jack Davis of Princeton Junction, NJ; daughter Lisa George of Sinking Spring, PA; son Robert Keeling Jr., husband of Jennifer of Spanish Fort, AL; son Michael Keeling, husband of Arizona of Coatesville, PA; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Marie Keeling.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass in St. Basil The Great Catholic Church, 2340 Kimberton Road, Kimberton, PA on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Gary T. Pacitti officiating.

Burial will be private.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Devlin Rosmos Kepp and Gatcha Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 517 S. Main St. at Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Basil The Great Catholic Church, 2300 Kimberton Road, Kimberton, PA 19442, or to the ChesterCounty SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com.

Loretta McCann, 71

Loretta M. (Yosko) McCann, 71, of Phoenixville, PA, wife of the late Raymond V. McCann died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Paoli Hospital.

Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Lottie (Suzenski) Yosko.

Loretta worked for the former First Union Bank then for Citizens Bank in Phoenixville.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Royersford, PA.

Surviving are daughter, Lori Clarke of Phoenixville; son, Raymond V. McCann of Gilbertsville, PA; daughter, Colleen, wife of Robert Bellia of Media, PA; daughter, Gwendolyn, wife of David Eagen of Spring City, PA; companion of Richard Kemmerer of Royersford, PA; six grandchildren: Cliff, Ray, Jocelyn, Alyssa, Jessica and Christian; three great-grandchildren: Alexa, Bryanna and Ronin; one sister and one brother.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Walnut Street and Lewis Road, Royersford, PA on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Peter DiMaria officiating.

Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Phoenixville, PA.

Visitation will be held in church on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her name may be made to the American Heart Association, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA19103.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com.

Edith Warren, 92

Edith I. (Rapine) Warren, 92, wife of the late Howard W. Warren, II of Pottstown, PA, died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 in Pottstown Manor Care.

Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Hannah (Somers) Rapine.

Edith attended Faith Baptist Church in Phoenixville, PA and was a member of Phoenixville Senior Adult Activity Center.

Surviving are her daughters, Louise, wife of George Hogg of Davenport, FL; Sandra Grubb Lindaberry, wife of the late Harold Lindaberry of Pottstown, PA; Frances Warren, wife of the late Martin Perez of Phoenixville, PA; Patricia, wife of Edwin Wilkinson of Phoenixville, PA; Irene, wife of the late David Plum of Phoenixville, PA; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son Howard W. Warren III; grandsons Keith Warren and David Plum Jr.; great-grandson, Jeff McGowen; and brothers, Richard Rapine, George Rapine and John Rapine.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service in the Faith Baptist Church, 1015 Livingston St., Phoenixville, PA on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jack Tomkinson officiating.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Phoenixville Senior Center, 153 Church St., Phoenixville, PA 19460.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com.

Tom Evasew, 38

Thomas "Tom" J. Evasew, 38, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of Peter Gerald and Patricia Ann (Czukoski) Evasew of Phoenixville.

Tom was a loving son and brother. He was an Eagle Scout, loved to play deck hockey and was a very big Flyers fan. He made one mistake in his life, but was a good-hearted person.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Joseph P. Evasew of Phoenixville; uncles, aunts, great-uncles and aunts and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and two uncles.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 148 Church St., Phoenixville, PA.

Visitation will be held on Friday morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Devlin Rosmos Kepp and Gatcha Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 517 S. Main St. at Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.

Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com.

Megan Fronheiser, 26

Megan Louise Fronheiser, 26, of Warwick Township, died on Saturday at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Terry L. and Teresa E. (Capetola) Fronheiser.

She was born in West Chester and was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, class of 2004. Megan was last employed as a receptionist for various temp agencies. She was also a member of St. Thomas More R.C. Church.

In addition to her parents she is survived by a brother, Eric L. Fronheiser and sister, Amanda E. Fronheiser, both at home; maternal grandparents, Angelo and Elizabeth Capetola, of Frazier; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Route 100 and Cadmus Road, Pottstown, PA 19465. Officiating will be Rev. Hugh J. Dougherty. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA and on Friday morning at the church from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Online condolences may be offered at www.phoenixvillefuneralhome.com

Frederic Bilger, 86

Frederic Andrew Bilger, 86, husband of Marian M. Bilger, of South Coventry, PA, died peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday morning, Feb. 1, 2012 in his home. 

Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late Leidy and Mary (Moser) Bilger Drumheller. 

Mr. Bilger worked as a dye maker for Doehler-Jarvis for 46 years. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. Mr. Bilger was also a lifetime member of the Frontier Archery Club and the Roamer Hiking Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, who tied his own flies. 

In addition to his wife of 59 years, Mr. Bilger is survived by two daughters: Jacalyn, wife of Steven Beam of DE. and Terri, wife of Robert Fitts of FL. five grandchildren: Steven F.S. Beam and David F. B. Beam of Washington, D.C, and Abbi, Aubrey and Sam Fitts of FL, also survived by six step siblings, located in various states.   

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, Spring City, PA 19475 on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Jacqueline A. Hines. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Bethel Methodist Church at the above address.  The Cattermole–Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington St., Royersford, PA is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.   

Joanne Sullivan, 64

Joanne M. (Federer) Sullivan, 64, of Drexel Hill, PA died late Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2012 in the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.  

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of William and Anne (Zabroski) Federer, of Philadelphia. She was a graduate of the West Catholic High School.  

Joanne was a Senior Risk Consultant for the Willis Group in Radnor, PA.  She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and the beach (especially in Cape May, NJ). She was a devoted mother and adoring grandmother.  

In addition to her parents, Joanne is survived by three children: Michele A. Sullivan, wife of Michael D. Kollar, of Philadelphia, Charles J., husband of Toni T. (Mirabile) Sullivan, of Spring City, PA, David W. Sullivan, of Conshohocken, PA; four grandchildren: Jake and Ryan Sullivan, Addison and Mackenzie Kollar; and one brother: William, husband of Vivian (Halpin) Federer, of West Chester, PA.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at the Videon Funeral Home, 2001 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008 on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow at the Springfield Country Club, 400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064.  

Friends will be received from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday evening, Feb. 6, 2012 and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday morning, Feb. 7 at the Videon Funeral Home.  

Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Memorial gifts may be made in her name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (www.ocrf.org). Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com