Obituaries
Ann Claire McCarthy
Nov 13, 2025
Ann Claire (Samarco) McCarthy of North Coventry, wife of Aloysius McCarthy, Jr., finished her earthly journey peacefully at home on November 13, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 1, 1942, the daughter of the late James and Claire (Hartzman) Samarco. She grew up in Belmont Hills PA, graduated from Lower Merion High School...
Mary Lou Yanis
Nov 4, 2025
Mary Lou Yanis of Pottstown passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones at Phoenixville Hospital at the age of 71 on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Mary Lou was born in Roxborough, PA on August 13, 1954, and is the daughter of Stanley Fital and Jessie Louise Hamm.
Mary Lou spent most of her days working at flea markets throughout the state,...
Timothy Dobbs
Nov 2, 2025
Timothy J. Dobbs, 67, husband of Donna (Smola) Dobbs, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his residence.
He was a son of the late Maxmillian F. and Rita E. (Heil) Dobbs Sr.
Tim was known in his North End neighborhood for his Christmas light display. He took great pride in decorating the house for Christmas, and enjoyed giving people a tour...
Helen Duckworth
Oct 30, 2025
Helen Duckworth, 101, passed away on October 30, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Waclaw and Leocadia Zawada.
She was employed at the former Irene Boyer Home and worked 27 years at The Hill School in the Building and Grounds Department. She was a long-time member of St....
Valerie Kelli Thompson
Oct 27, 2025
Valerie Kelli Thompson (Abner), age 66, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Pottstown, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the youngest daughter of the late Jerome and Margie Abner (Hicks), little sister to the late Cheryl Abner and granddaughter to the late Marie Hicks (Simms).
Kelli, as she was known most of her life, was a lover of shopping,...
Gretchen Buehler
Oct 25, 2025
Dr. Gretchen Harter Buehler, 91, of Douglassville, PA, passed away on October 25, 2025 at the Pottstown Hospital from complications after a fall.
Gretchen was born on April 16, 1934 in Burlington, Vt. to Marian Sheffer Buehler, homemaker and poet, and to Dr. Alfred G. Buehler, then professor of economics at the University of Vermont and later professor of public...
Regina Henry
Oct 24, 2025
Regina M. (Morello) Henry, 78, wife of the late Paul N. Henry Sr., passed away on October 25, 2025 at Pottstown Hospital.
She was a daughter of the late Dominick and Elizabeth Morello Sr.
Regina enjoyed crocheting and search word puzzles.
She leaves behind her memories to be cherished by her son Allen Henry, siblings: Theresa Drumheller, Lorraine Antonio, Toni Thrasher, Roberta DeMarco...
Clayton Ryce
Oct 24, 2025
Clayton M. Ryce passed away on October 24, 2025 from complications after undergoing heart surgery. He is survived by his wife, Judith; daughters Jessie Ryce of Sheffield, England and Georgina Patel of Limerick, PA; brothers Clyde Ryce of Mehoopany, PA and Raymond Ryce of Meshoppen, PA; sister Marilyn Patton of Jacksonville, FL, two grandchildren Olivia and Joshua.
Born in Waco, Texas,...
M Lucille Lloyd
Oct 15, 2025
M. Lucille Lloyd, 86, wife of the late Richard Lloyd, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest Hospital.
She was a daughter of the late Norman B. and Mary E. (Gresko) Swavely
Lucille was a member of St. Columbkill R.C. Church. She enjoyed bowling and gardening. She liked to take trips to Rehoboth Beach in Delaware. Lucille loved...
Marlene Fagley
Oct 14, 2025
Marlene A. (Koropka) Fagley, 83, wife of the late J. Russel Fagley, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Pottstown Hospital. She was born in Pottstown on August 1 st , 1942, and graduated from Pottstown High School, Class of 1960.
She was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Zipay) Koropka.
Marlene retired from Diamond Glass/Anchor Glass, she then...
Mary Fadigan
Oct 12, 2025
Mary Linda (Vogt) Fadigan, 75, wife of the loving Joseph "Joe" Fadigan, passed away on October 12, 2025 at Leigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest.
She was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Huculak) Vogt.
Mary loved caring for animals, especially her dogs, parrot, horses, donkeys, and even the wild black vultures that visited every morning. When she wasn't taking care of...
Frances Owens
Oct 3, 2025
Frances E. (McHugh) Owens, 78, widow of William J. Owens, Jr., PA, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Keystone Villa in Douglassville, PA. where she resided for 7 months.
Born in Coaldale, PA she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Mundy) McHugh.
Fran was a 1965 graduate of St. Pius X High School, Pottstown, and a 1966...
Paul Montgomery
Oct 1, 2025
Paul G. Montgomery, Jr., 67, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2025, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. He faced his illness as he lived his life: with quiet dignity, unwavering grit, and a loving stubbornness that carried his family through the hardest of days.
Losing his father at age eleven shaped Paul into a...
Doris J. Paige
Oct 1, 2025
Doris J. (Dankel) Paige, 97, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at Harbor Chase Senior Living Center.
Born on January 18, 1928 in Pottstown, Pa., to Paul and Anna (Artim) Dankel.
She was a graduate of Pottstown High School, class of 45' and continued her education at Pottstown Business School and Brandywine College in Wilmington, De. Doris first started working for B.A.R. (Bureau...
Anna R. Nester
Sep 18, 2025
Anna R. Nester, 91, wife of the late John R. "Dutch" Nester Sr., passed away Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a daughter of the late Ceasar "Jesse" and Mary (Canceliere) Rulli.
Anna was a graduate of West Pottsgrove High School. She was employed at Premier Applied Coatings Boyertown, PA for 28 years until she...
Joseph Baldasano
Sep 5, 2025
Joseph J. "Jim" Baldasano, 92, husband of the loving Anna (Sepe) Baldasano, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.
He was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Cusumano) Baldasano.
Jim lived his life in the Pottstown and Stowe area. He was a lifelong sports enthusiast; especially loved Baseball and Football. Jim was a prominent member of many organizations: The Knights of...
Ronald Bernas
Sep 5, 2025
Ronald B. Bernas, 82, husband of the late Rita (Pillar) Bernas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025.
He was the son of the late Benedict and Helen (Thomas) Bernas.
Ronald leaves behind his memories to be cherished by his children: Reneé Newland (husband Jerry), Ronald B. Bernas II (wife Becky), Rae Fadigan (husband Pat), nine wonderful grandchildren and two beautiful...
Patricia J Oplinger
Sep 4, 2025
Patricia J. "Pat" (Koval) Oplinger, 80, passed away peacefully at her son's residence while being surrounded by her loving family.
She was a daughter of Eleanor (Quinter) and John Koval.
Pat was a member of St. Aloysius Church in Pottstown. She lived a life of simplicity, finding joy in the little things and cherishing moments with her family. She enjoyed traveling, reading...
Robert B. Diener
Sep 2, 2025
Robert B. Diener Jr, 87, husband of the loving Charlotte Elaine (Hatfield) Diener, passed away September 2, 2025 at Manatawny Manor.
He was the only son of Catherine (Sassaman) Diener.
Robert was an antique and classic car enthusiast, and a big fan of high school sports. He was swept up by the national jogging craze in the seventies and eighties. He enjoyed...
Regina Marie Powell
Aug 24, 2025
Regina M. (Suchoza) Powell, 99, of Pottstown, passed away peacefully at Pottstown Tower Health Hospital on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Powell.
Regina is survived by her three children, Timothy, Anita (Clifford), and Jeffrey (Tammy) Powell, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and numerous step-children and step-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph, her son, Christopher...
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