Margie M. Espenship

Margie M. Espenship

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517 South Main Street, Spring City, PA 19475

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Margie Espenship Obituary

Margie M. (Ortlip) Espenship, 78, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Born on January 21, 1947 in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late George E. and Louisa S. (Bare) Ortlip.

She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, King of Prussia and was an active member of the Phoenixville Fire Department Fire Police.

She is survived by 2 sons, David Espenship and Robert Espenship.

Cousin, Janet Geyer.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service in the Devlin-Gatcha Funeral Home, 517 S. Main Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Burial will follow in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia.

A visitation will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers contributions to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 132 S. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

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Upcoming Events

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Devlin-Gatcha Funeral Home

517 South Main Street, Spring City, PA 19475

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Nov

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Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

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517 South Main Street, Spring City, PA 19475

Send Flowers

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