All Obituaries

Phyllis Marie (Caliendo) Welenc, 61, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Born on February 21, 1957 in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Wendy (Leipham) Caliendo. She worked as dealer at Valley Forge Casino and prior to that, she worked at Trump Plaza in Atlantic City. She enjoyed fishing. Surviving are: Twin sister, Gloria DiCesare; Sister, Debra LeCates. 3 nieces and a nephew: Gianna DiCesare, Dominique DiCesare, Joseph LaCates, and...

Joseph J. Gracia, 91, husband of the late Mary (Kaminski) Gracia of Phoenixville, PA, died on Monday, November 12, 2018. Born on September 4, 1927 in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kozacheson) Gracia. He served in the Navy during World War II on USS Gustafson. He worked for the former BF Goodrich in Oaks as a Truck Tire Builder. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Mont Clare, PA. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, St....

John H. Rogala, 91, husband of the late Mary M. (Lombardi) Rogala of Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born on February 1, 1927 in Birchrunville, PA, he was the son of the late Andrew and Dora (Potoczniak) Rogala. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked for Phoenix Steel until he retired. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Catholic Church in Phoenixville, PA. He was a member of American Trap Shooter Association, Phoenixville Moose, and...

Dolores M. "Dee" (Emery) Lauer, 84, wife of Francis G. " Tocky" Lauer, of Phoenixville, formerly of Winter Haven, FL, died on Friday, November 9, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born on February 11, 1934 in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Dorothy (Freed) Emery. She attended the Mason Street and Gay Street grade schools and was a graduate of Phoenixville High School, Class of 1951. While in High School, she played the coronet in the...

Mary (Heller) Potuznik Capobianchi, 76, wife of Felix Capobianchi of Valley Forge, PA and the late James J. Potuznik, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, November 9, 2018 at home. Born on May 10, 1942 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late James and Marybeth (Ryan) Heller. She was a graduate of Barat College in Lake Forest, IL. On December 28, 1963, she married the late James J. Potuznik. Together they had 4 children; Patti Moscirella, wife of Steve of Oaks, PA and their...

Danielle T. Wallace-Bauer, 53, of Jim Thorpe, formerly of Phoenixville, PA passed away suddenly on Monday, November 5, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Bauer. She was born on July 27, 1965 to the late Joseph W. and Mildred (Luft) Wallace. She attended Phoenixville High School and then went on to nursing school. She worked as a clerical coordinator in the Pathology Lab at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. She is survived by 7 children: Tasia Lynn Chuko,...

Shirley Ann (Murdock) Fields, 89, wife of the late Robert B. Fields, of  Phoenixville, PA, died on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Seasons Hospice. Born on November 15, 1928 in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Harry and Ella Mae (Jenkins) Murdock. She was a graduate of A. D. Eisenhower High School in Norristown, PA. She was a Proof Reader for the Times Herald Newspaper in Norristown for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, swimming, walking, and was a movie...

Rose M. (Yanoviak) Casmay, 94, wife of the late Thomas Casmay, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of North Port, FL and Phoenixville, PA, died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Gilpin Hall, Wilmington, DE. Born on May 1, 1924 in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Yashura) Yanoviak. Surviving are Son, Michael, husband of Carol Casmay of Middletown, DE Grandsons, Kyle and Jack Casmay Preceded in death by, Sisters, Jean Connors Christine Pahowka Brothers, Andy, Frank, and...

Aram M. "Butch" Kumkumian, 74, beloved husband of the late Barbara (Jerrahian) Kumkumian of Havertown, PA, died on Sunday, November 4, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on August 28, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Martin and Nectar (Hairabedian) Kumkumian. He was a trained Auto Mechanic and owner of Butch's "F" Street Mobil Service Center in Philadelphia. He was a member of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in...

Although leaving us before expected, Barry lived a full life.  We have all experienced his passion for the outdoors and staying active.  We will forever have the memory of his smile and good spirits.  A great man, father, grandfather, friend, and spouse.  May he be at peace in heaven forever, and until we meet again. Barry R. Detwiler, 71, husband of the late Gloria J. (Papp) Detwiler of Royersford, PA, died on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at home.  Born on July 2,...