All Obituaries

Martha L. (Adams) Francis, 65, wife of Michael R. Francis of Phoenixville, PA died on Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Seasons Hospice. Born and raised in Valley Forge, PA she was the daughter of the late Louis and Miriam (Beadle) Adams. She graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1972 and worked in Medical Records for Phoenixville Medical Associates in Phoenixville for over 20 years and she also sold Avon for over 30 years. Martha and her husband enjoyed traveling and bowling. She is...

Katha Mae (Robinson) Wingo, 81, wife of the late Roy O'Neil Wingo of Phoenixville, PA died on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in Seasons Hospice. Born on February 5, 1938 in Wingate, NC she was the daughter of the late Eunice and Golie (White) Robinson. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Phoenixville, PA. She is survived by 3 daughters: Lois Vannessa wife of James Laws, Sr.; Donna Marie Hardmon; Marie Antoinette wife of James Wicks. 7 Grandchildren, Kirsten,...

Samuel J. Buono, 89, of Phoenixville, PA died on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in Chester County Hospital. Born on March 8, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Samuel and Julia (Marta) Buono. He served in Army during the Korean War. While in the Army he ran a radio program in Salzburg, Austria. He was a Hairdresser and owner of Valley Beauty Salon for over 30 years. He enjoyed music, especially Jazz. He is survived by 3 children: Daughter, Wendy wife of Jeff...

Estela Cruz, 70, wife of Carlos A. Cruz of Collegeville, PA passed away on Saturday evening, December 7, 2019 in Penn Medicine Hospice Chester County. She was born on November 14, 1949 in Mexico City, Mexico to the late Gustavo Castro and Estela Bautista . In addition to her husband, Estela is survived by: daughter, Monica wife of Rob Moyer; son, Carlos A Cruz III ; grandchildren: Adriana, Tyler, Carla, and Jared; brothers: Gustavo Castro and Hector Castro sisters: María Eugenia...

John "Jack" J. Ruffing, Jr. age 85 of Reading, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2019. Born on October 19, 1934 in Phoenixville to the late John J. Sr. and Veronica (Matiasovsky) Ruffing, he served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th Class after graduating from West Chester University. Jack spent over thirty years as a teacher, and principal at Ringing Rocks Elementary School in the Pottsgrove School District. He is survived by: son, James and wife Kris Nguyen;...

Lawrence Emil Pavlik, 71, of Mont Clare, PA died on Thursday morning, November 28, 2019 in Seasons Hospice. Born and raised in Mont Clare, PA on June 3, 1948 he was the son of the late Emil and Anna (Philipanics) Pavlik. Larry researched and obtained grants for the Franklin Institute and then for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is survived by a brother, Mark Pavlik. Niece, Beth wife of Timothy Burke and their children, Brendan and Madison. Nephew, David husband of...

Matthew 11:28-30  28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Virginia Elizabeth Piercy Bertuccio (affectionately known as Mrs. V or Ginney to longtime friends) was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 22nd,1922.  She was the daughter...

Mary Kathryn Fisher-Dickson, 51, wife of Andy J. Dickson of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania died on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Born on December 28, 1967 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Antoinette M. (Martino) Fisher. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. She worked as a Computer Consultant for Shared Medical/Siemens/Cerner in Great Valley. Surviving in addition to her husband are: Brother, James L. husband of Sallyanne Fisher of Maricopa,...

George Joseph Sprenkle, 89, beloved husband of Dorothy P. (Dovey) Sprenkle of 68 years, died on November 20, 2019, in Phoenixville, PA. He was born on March 24, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Philip and Anna C. Sprenkle. He was predeceased by two brothers: Philip Sprenkle and William Sprenkle; and two sisters, Catherine Sprenkle and Marie D. (Sprenkle) Hambrecht; and a granddaughter, Sara J. Sprenkle. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and two daughters: son,...

William C. Thomas, 72, husband of Margaret A. "Peggy" (Kennedy) Thomas of Phoenixville, PA died suddenly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Born on May 10, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA he was the son of the late William G. and Barbara (Kolbe) Thomas. He worked in sales for 41 years at Ingersoll-Rand/Flowserve. A proud "Pappy," he loved spending time with his family. Surviving in addition to his wife are 6 daughters: Jennifer wife of Edward Hahn; Heather wife of Victor...