All Obituaries

John N. Braca, III, 30, of East Norriton, PA, died suddenly on Monday, May 21, 2018 in his home of an undetected heart condition. Born on June 8, 1987 in Wayne, PA, he was the son of John and Ann Marie (McCabe) Braca. John graduated from La Salle College High School in 2005 and from Villanova University in 2009, with degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship. In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiancée, Kristin B. Maguire; his sisters, Katie...

Richard James Syrek - 90 Long time Malvern and Valley Forge resident, Richard J. Syrek, 90, passed away on May 17, 2018. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren for many years and will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him. A native of western Pennsylvania, Syrek was born on September 14, 1927 in Washington, PA to Ann (Sapp) and John Syrek. One of nine children, Richard was the last remaining survivor and stayed in close contact with his brothers and sisters,...

Leon Slobodzian, Jr., 70, companion of the late Jaroslava "Yarka" Kohout of Phoenixville, PA, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 in Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Born on April 4, 1948 in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late Leon, Jr. and Frances (Twaddell) Slobodzian. In 1948, just after the war, Leon's parents became the proprietors of the Kimberton Inn. At that post -war time, the Inn was a casual "shots and beer" establishment and a...

Sylvia Mae Brewer went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 after a prolonged illness. She is the daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Shetsko) Martin of Phoenixville, PA. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Phoenixville High School where she led the band as drum majorette and was in the National Honor Society. She was a fashion model in Philadelphia in her younger years. She married Frank R Brewer of Kimberton, PA,...

Mary E. (Dell) Dyrcz, 90, wife of the late Frank W. Dyrcz of Phoenixville, PA , died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Manatawny Manor. Born on February 10, 1928 in Saltillo, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Mary (McNerlin) Dell. She worked at the former Gruber Knitting Mill and then worked at JR Hollingworth in Phoenixville. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a long time member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and belonged to the...

Alan F. Smith, 72, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, May 5, 2018.  He was born in Fayetteville, N.C. the son of the late R. Foster and Josephine (Cooper) Smith.   Alan was the beloved husband of 34 years of Jean (Langone) and the loving and devoted father of Jason.  He was the brother of Frederick and Michael Smith and Sarah Hester.  He is survived by several nieces and nephews and will be greatly...

Elizabeth "Libby" (Sheets) Phillips, 59, wife of Lee A. Phillips of Pottstown, PA passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Pottstown Hospital. Born on March 1, 1959 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Reaber and Georgia (Miller) Sheets. She was a graduate of Kennett High School, Kennett Square, PA class of 1976. She worked as a Production Supervisor for Veltek Associates in Malvern, PA for 15 years. She could...

Virginia E. (Lonaberger) Marino, wife of the late Lawrence J. Marino of Phoenixville, PA, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Seasons Hospice. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Bertha (Graul) Lonaberger. She had worked at Berkshire Knitting Mill in Reading for over 18 years and had been a Phoenixville resident since 1952. Surviving are her 2 sons: Lawrence Marino, Jr and James Marino, both of Phoenixville, PA 1...

Donald J. Reheil, 87, husband of the late Doris (Williams) Reheil of N. Wildwood, NJ formerly of Phoenixville, PA died on Friday, April 27, 2018 in his daughters home in Sanatoga. Born on June 26, 1930 in South Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late John and Lucy (McClister) Reheil. He was a Foreman at Gould Brown & Boveri for many years and then in 1986 in Public Works Department in N. Wildwood, NJ until he retired. He was a member of the Villas...

Dorothy M. (McFarlane) Pacell, 86, wife of the late Walter W. "Pete" Pacell of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born on December 11, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Dorothy M. (Kelly) McFarlane. She graduated form Lower Merion High School and worked at Unisys in Malvern for over 20 years as a help desk technician. She loved bingo, reading, and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. She is...