Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Freda (Linderman-Smith)Perez, 79, passed away January 13, 2024 at the Reading Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Matthew C. and Carrie V. (Jackson) Linderman.

Freda enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casinos, scratch-off tickets and loved to see Elvis impersonators.

Freda is survived by children: Harry Linderman, Dawn Schoffler and Peggy Elgogary, step children, Abigale Perez, Angelica Perry Richards, siblings, Doris...

Jan 10, 2024

Vicente R. Santiago Sr, 71, husband of Nidia (Perez) Santiago, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Pottstown Genesis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was a son of the late Juan and Nativida (Rosado) Santiago.

Vicente was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1971 where he worked as a machine operator through most of his life. In his...

Jan 9, 2024

Dec 26, 2023

Regina Mary Kovach, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Manatawny Manor.

She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Petro) Kovach.

Regina worked as an administrator for Unisys for over 20 years. She enjoyed playing tennis and traveling. In her free time, she liked to read and do cross stitch. Regina was an active member of Holy Trinity...

Dec 12, 2023

Shirley M (Zalinskie) Tehansky, 84, wife of the late Robert Tehansky, passed away peacefully at home, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Shirley was born in Shamokin, PA on February 22, 1939, she was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Zigmont) Zalinskie. She was a telephone operator for Ellis's Answering Service for several years. She was a member of St....

Dec 9, 2023

Estella Jane (Groover) Pastelak, 95, wife of the late Edward Pastelak, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023 at Birdsboro Lodge Senior Living.

Jane—she rarely used Estella—was a daughter of the late Howard and Suzanne (Sharo) Groover.

Jane was happiest in her garden. She was especially partial to peonies, climbing roses, and lilacs, but she loved most flowers. Dogwood trees and forsythia...

Dec 7, 2023

The beloved Barbara (Kidon) Pedicone, 82, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Phoenixville Tower Health Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late James and Anna (Petro) Kidon.

Barbara worked part time in her hair salon but primarily devoted her life to raising her children. Everyone knew Barbara as the kindest soul, always positive, with a deep love for her...

Dec 7, 2023

Mary (Axsmith) Henry, 88, wife of the late Harold A. Henry, passed away on December 7, 2023 at Manatawny Manor, Pottstown.

She was a daughter of the late Stanley and Laura (Trace) Axsmith.

Mary is survived by her children, Ronald Henry, Susan Saylor, a sister, Laura Hinchliffe, grandchildren Kevin Saylor, Gregory Saylor and Michael Saylor.

To honor Mary's wishes there will be no...

Dec 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Alfred (Alfie) Butler announces his passing on December 6, 2023, at the age of 82 years. Alfie will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Mary Ellen (Picchio) Butler. Born on November 26, 1941, Alfie was the son of the late Mahlon and Rose (Allen) Butler.

Alfie will be fondly...

Dec 5, 2023

Josephine Battista, 90 of Stowe, PA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Carolina East Medical center in New Bern, NC with her family by her side.

Josephine was born in Atlas, PA on November 21, 1933, to Theresa (Berenik) Kovalovich and Andrew Kovalovich.

She was employed at Gudebrod Brothers in Stowe, PA.

She is survived by her husband Albert, son Ted...

Nov 28, 2023

Marjorie A. Smith, former vocal music and humanities teacher at Owen J. Roberts High School in Chester County, passed away at the age of 92 after a brief illness.

Mrs. Smith was the daughter of Ann (Sobresky) and John Koval of Pottstown. She discovered her love of music through her teacher, Margaret (Peg) Lamb, and studied at West Chester State Teacher's...

Nov 27, 2023

Nov 26, 2023

Catherine C. (Shemansky) Keck, wife of the late Earl A. Keck, passed away peacefully on November 26,

2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Martha (Greis) Shemansky.

Catherine grew up in Stowe and graduated from St. Pius X High School. She worked for many years as a secretary at Valley Forge Army Hospital in Phoenixville,...

Nov 22, 2023

Katherine D. (Doering) Lehman, 85, wife of the loving Charles M. Lehman, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023. Kathy was a daughter of the late John and Katherine (Boggess) Doering.

Kathy was born near Pittsburgh and moved with her family to eastern PA, Delaware and South Dakota. She was a graduate of The Academy of the New Church high school...

Nov 22, 2023

Anthony F. Levan, Jr., 41 suddenly but peacefully passed away at his residence on November 22nd, 2023.

Anthony, Jr. was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on April 2nd, 1982 to Anthony F. Levan Sr. and Kimberly (Leopold) Levan.

There were many things Anthony, Jr. loved to do in his spare time, some include; playing video games, going fishing, listening to music, and can't...

Nov 21, 2023

Nov 14, 2023

Ronald T. Bernhard, 75, husband of the loving Kathleen (Rudy) Bernhard, passed away Tuesday,

November 14, 2023 at the Phoenixville Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was a son of the late John T. and Irene (Turoczi) Bernhard.

Ron enjoyed spending time with his family, model building, wood-working and watching movies.

Along with his wife, Ronald leaves behind his memories to...

Nov 13, 2023

Carl E. Swavely, 68, husband of the loving Cathy (Kent) Swavely, passed away November 13, 2023 at his

residence surrounded by his family.

He was a son of the late Samuel and Ruth Arlene (Haussman) Swavely.

Carl was a Boyertown Area Senior High School graduate. He worked for many years at Zerns Farmers market for Paul DeCarlo alongside his father, mother, wife, brothers...

Nov 7, 2023

Helmut Reinhold Habenschuss, 73, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at West Reading Hospital.

Helmut was born on March 6, 1950, in Grieskirchen, Oberösterreich (Austria) the son of Peter Habenschuss and Katharina Hermann. He was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School Class of 1970.

He later went on hold several jobs, he was a line...

Nov 5, 2023

It is with great sorrow that the family of Theresa E. Murray announce of her passing on November 5th, 2023, at the age of 89.

Born in Philadelphia on June 2nd, 1934, and raised on her father and mother's farm in Phoenixville, she gave service to our community by working with National Liberty Insurance Company in Frazier and later dedicating her...