All Obituaries

Anna Marie (Zappone) DiGuiseppe, 88, wife of the late Mario DiGuiseppe of Royersford, PA , died on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Born on February 5, 1930 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Freese) Zappone. She was a lifelong and active member of Sacred Heart Church in Royersford. She will always be remembered for her love of family, her delicious meals, her generosity, and for being an eternal optimist. Surviving are: Daughter, Angela (James)...

                                                "Family is God's gift to you, as you are to them." Author unknown. On Wednesday July 4, 1956, Lawrence Joseph Trisch, was born into this world.  On Thursday July 12, 2018, he passed from this world to be with God, his parents, his brother, his grandparents and the Angels and Saints in...

Michael Eugene Gardenier passed away suddenly on July 11, 2018 at his home in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael was born on November 24, 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Lt. Col. Charles K. Gardenier and Virginia R. Gardenier, who both served in the U.S. Army. Michael lived in many places growing up including Pennsylvania, Texas, Hawaii and New York. Michael is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Gardenier; his children, Colleen Wolkey (Ron), Michael Gardenier (Nicole) and Brigitte...

  Christine S. (Derrish) Massaro, 92, wife of the late Lawrence P. Massaro of Iselin, NJ, and formerly of Mahanoy City, PA, died on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 in Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA.  Born on October 30, 1925 in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophia (Holly) Derrish. For the last 3 years she had resided with her son, Lawrence in Phoenixville, PA. Surviving are: Daughter, Mary Massaro; Son, Lawrence J. Massaro; Son, Robert...

Beloved Ann B. (Costello) Doto, 89, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Wednesday July 4, 2018. She was the wife of the late Alfonse F. Doto Jr. Born on September 15, 1928 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Petrillo) Costello. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Frank Costello, Salvatore Costello, Stella Krantz, Rose Harford, and Josephine Fabian. Ann went to high school at Phoenixville High. She worked in Accounts Receivable for Jones Motor...

Kate W. Katz, 86, wife of Harold Katz of Phoenixville, PA on Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1929 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Max and Carola (Hess) Weil. She worked as a teacher at the Kimberton Farms School and a substitute teacher for the Phoenixville Area School District. She was an active member of Congregation B'nai Jacob in Phoenixville, PA. She served on the board of Phoenixville Area Childrens Learning Center. She was a...

Henriette Bumeder, 77 of Swiss Pines, Malvern, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at her residence. Per her request, services and interment will be private.

M. Kyle Bodnar, 32 husband of Brittany L. (Dawson) Bodnar, of Phoenixville, PA died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Chester County Hospital. Born on December 1, 1985 in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of Bernadette A. Bodnar. He graduated from CAT Pickering in 2004. He owned Kyle's Landscaping LLC and was a member of Kimberton Gun Club. He loved to go fishing, be outdoors and out in garage fixing whatever equipment he could. Surviving in addition to his wife and mother are aunts and...

Lillian C. (Meszaros) Frisco, 89, wife of the late Joseph L. Frisco, of Phoenixville, PA died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Sanatoga Center. Born on December 20, 1928 in Cedar Hollow, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Illes) Meszaros. She was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Kimberton, PA. Surviving are 2 sons: Joseph C. and Alice Frisco; Thomas M. Frisco. Grandson, Joseph M. Frisco. Sister, Betty. She was preceded by brothers and sisters: Michael,...

Dorothy M. (Barker)Viola, 97, wife of the late Dominic J. Viola of Phoenixville, PA, died Monday, June 25, 2018 at Cedarwood, Frederick Living. She was born May 1, 1921, in Bristol, VA and was employed for 35 years at the West Company Phoenixville, PA. She was a former member of St. Ann Catholic Church and presently St. Mary Parish, Schwenksville, PA, and enjoyed flowers and gardening. She is survived by 2 daughters: Dorothy L. (Ouellette) Cox; Nancy A. Viola. 3 Grandchildren. 7...