Phoenixville Obituaries

Hubert O. Thacker, 87, Served in the Navy During WWII

Thacker passed away on Wednesday.

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. Condolences may be given to the family at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com. Arrangements are by the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc…

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Francis McBride, 88, was a Member of Friendship Fire Co.

McBride passed away on Sunday.

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 model train enthusiast, he loved to fish and ride his moped. Most days Jake would be seen walking throughout the community, smiling and greeting everyone…

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Phoenixville Man Dies at 58

Remembering residents from the Greater Philadelphia Area who have passed on.

Stephen Beckwith, of Phoenixville, died at 58.  Michael Chuch Sr., of Phoenixville, died at 81.  Theresa Cincotta, of Phoenixville, died at 86. Patrick Gallagher Sr., of Phoenixville, died at 86.  Pailine Gappa, of Phoenixville, died at 93.  Norman Hallman Jr., of Phoenixville, died at 58. Gregory Moles, of Phoenixville, died at 60. The following obituaries come from around Greater Philadelphia.

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Patricia Krumenacker, 56, Graduated from PAHS

Krumenacker passed away on April 19.

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 American Poet Society.  Pat was an active member of the Hamlin Hawgs Motorcycle Club, enjoyed helping with the club’s benefits, and loved being with her …

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Gregory J. Moles, 60, was Born in Phoenixville

Moles passed away on Thursday.

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 & Cremation Services, 517 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA.

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MaryAnna 'Pepper' Kershaw, 82, was a Registered Nurse

Kershaw died on Monday.

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 horticulture at the New York Botanical Gardens. Pepper was an avid traveler having visited many parts of the world with both friends and family.  She also …

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Phoenixville Woman Dies at 100

These obituaries come from around the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Elizabeth Banyacskay, of Phoenixville, dies at 88. Margaret Ceianti, of Phoenixville, dies at 100. Leona List, of Royersford and Phoenixville, dies at 94. Dominic Viscuso, of Phoenixville, dies at 89. The following obituraires are from around Greater Philadelphia:

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Felix Marchionne, 93, Served in the Army During WWII

Marchionne passed away on Friday.

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 wife of Emmett Crowder; 4 Great-Grandchildren, Lauren Bergen, Emmett Crowder, Felicia Crowder, Myles Crowder; Sister, Anna Dobra; Sisters-in-law, …

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Phoenixville Woman Dies at 22

Remembering those in Greater Philadelphia who have passed on.

Dorothy Kassel, of Phoenixville, dies at 80. Richard Osting, of Phoenixville, dies at 89. Joseph Pufko, of Phoenixville, dies at 65. Heather Santarlasci, of Phoenixville, dies at 22. Margaret Zaleski, of Phoenixville, dies at 93. The following obituaries are from elsewhere in Greater Phialdephia:

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Anna Beccaria, 95, Was a Member of St. Basil

Beccaria died April 5.

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 and Andrea Beccaria, of Wilmington, DE; grandchildren, Avery Grace and Ellie Lourdes; niece Eileen Clark; nephews, Carl Iacovelli, George Beccaria …

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