All Obituaries

Jonathan R. Sweet, 50, loving husband of Susan (Pell) Sweet, of Phoenixville, PA, died suddenly on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Einstein Montgomery Medical Center, East Norriton. Born on August 7, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Richard and Shirley (Ratcliffe) Sweet. He was a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and Walnut Hill Culinary School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed by Costco in King of Prussia for over 18 years having...

Rhoda E. (Prevost) Lynch, wife of the late Charles Lynch, of Phoenixville, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Seasons Hospice. Born on December 19, 1925 in New Orleans, LA, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Rose Mary (Laurent) Prevost. She was a Seamstress and had worked for Smith, Kline & French Pharmaceutical Company. She enjoyed reading Love stories, was an excellent cook, tending to her rose garden, and absolutely loved the color pink. She loved her family and promoting...

Patricia A. (Hanak) Overdorf, 75, wife of the late Gerald A. Overdorf, Sr., of Malvern formerly of Phornixville died suddenly on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Paoli Hospital surrounded by her family. Born on March 6, 1943, in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late John H. Hoover and Anna May (Hanak) Emerick. She was an active member of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church where she spent much time helping with bazaars, bake sales, picnics and other church events. She was also very active for...

Helen A. (Manata) Lodge, 77, of Netown Square, PA passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Paoli Hospital. She was born in Ridley Park, PA on October 21, 1941 she was a daughter of the late Louis Charles and Masie (Howard) Manata. Helen is survived by a daughter, Deborah Alonzo and son, Charles and wife Danielle Lodge; 3 grandchildren: Daniela, Charles, and Chelsea; brother, Louis Manata; sister Frances McDonough. A Funeral Service will be held at the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha...

Helen Marie Woloszyn, 69, of Audubon, PA, died on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at home. Born on July 17, 1949 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Sim) Woloszyn. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption in Phoenixville, PA. She was an Accountant for Day and Zimmerman. She enjoyed NASCAR and camping. Surviving are: Brother, Charles husband of Carol (Garbacz) Woloszyn; Sister, Mary Frances wife of Jonathan Smith. Nieces and nephews: Nicholas,...

Edward J. "Edj" Sierzega, 89, husband of the late Patricia (Getzey) Sierzega of Mont Clare, PA, died on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at home. Born on April 23, 1929 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Boyda) Sierzega. He was an administrator for Phoenix Steel Corporation and then worked at PQ Corporation in Wayne, PA until he retired in 1995. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Phoenixville, PA. He is survived by 2 daughters: Andrea...

Anthony (Tony) Martellucci, 88, husband of Helen P. (Hoffmann) Martellucci, of Phoenixville, PA, died peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Born on October 1, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Ciano) Martellucci. While attending the Academy of Aeronautics, NY he joined the U. S. Navy Reserve in 1947.  He served aboard the U.S.S. Princeton – CV-37 during the Korean War.  He received his Master’s Degree from...

Barbara Ann (Harig) Collins, 77, wife of the late Ronald A. Collins of Exeter passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 in the Phoenixville Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1941, daughter of the late Paul Harig and the late Gloria (Rosenberger) (Harig) Gray and step-daughter of  Robert J. Gray. Barbara worked at the former Pennhurst State School for 25 years and then was employed by M-5 Inc. She was a member of the Womans Club of St. Lawrence in Reading, PA Barbara was a...

Walter William Ruppe, 80, husband of Patricia A. (Kassel) Ruppe of Phoenixville, PA died in his home on Monday, December 24, 2018. He was born in Audubon, PA on February 4, 1938 to the late Walter O. and Dorothy (Henning) Ruppe. Walter served in the United States Marine Corps and then worked for Schmidt's Brewery in Norristown. He retired from the Maintenace Department at Brym Mawr Rehab. He volunteered at St. Ann's School by helping out wherever help was needed. He also loved...

Margaret "Peggy" (McDougall) Campbell  -  Collingwood, 76, wife of Robert Collingwood of Phoenixville, PA, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at home. Born on September 3, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Thelma V. (Hillenbrand) McDougall. She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1960. She was an office worker for the former First Pennsylvania National Bank, and an Electric Plant Operator for Delmarva...