Obituaries

Sylvia A. Haraschak

Sylvia A. Haraschak

Jun 3, 2024

Sylvia A. (Sliworsky) Haraschak, 83, wife of Robert T. Haraschak, passed away peacefully at Pottstown Hospital on Monday, June 3rd, 2024.

Born in West Hazleton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasil and Sophia (Michalik/Butala) Sliworsky.

Sylvia was a loving and devoted, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She enjoyed spending any time she could with family. In her prior years, it...

Freda J. Plasco

Freda J. Plasco

Jun 1, 2024

Freda Joan (Hipple) Plasco, age 89, wife of Richard Plasco of Stowe, PA, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, at her home in Stowe, PA, surrounded by her family. Joan was born on December 11, 1934, in Spring City, PA. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Leahann (Keeley) Hipple.

Joan was employed by Bell Telephone, later becoming...

Bradley Joseph Ludwig

Bradley Joseph Ludwig

May 30, 2024

Bradley Joseph Ludwig, 53 years, tragically passed away May 30,2024 in the care of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Burn Center/ Trauma Center after a fire at his residence Thursday in the Smith building. Brad was born on October 1, 1970; raised in the Pottstown area his whole life. He graduated from Pottsgrove High School and Western Montgomery County Technical School in...

Manuel E. Mejia

Manuel E. Mejia

May 26, 2024

Manuel E. Mejía, de 78 años, falleció pacíficamente en Select Specialty Hospital en Harrisburg, Pensilvania, el domingo 26 de mayo de 2024.

Era hijo del fallecido Félix A. Mejía y María Mercedez Severino.

A Manuel le encantaba estar rodeado de familiares y amigos. No perdería ningún día en el que pudiera estar al aire libre pescando o jugando dominó.

Para apreciar sus recuerdos...

Penny Jo Esterly

Penny Jo Esterly

May 25, 2024

Penny Jo (Hess) Esterly, also known as "P.J.," 80, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Reading Hospital with her loving husband Richard (Rick) at her side.

She was born on June 10 th , 1943, and raised in Salem, Ohio - a daughter of the late Keith and Marguerite (Thomas) Hess.

P.J.s' greatest love was her family: Along with...

Maryann L. Thomas

Maryann L. Thomas

May 25, 2024

MaryAnn L. (Krezanosky) Thomas, 74, loving wife of Terry Thomas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2024 at the Phoenixville Hospital.

MaryAnn was born in Pottstown on December 27, 1949. She was the 3rd born of the late Michael and Tessie (Pinkos) Krezanosky.

A longtime resident of Stowe, PA, Maryann was an avid reader and collector of...

Lloyd R. Christman

Lloyd R. Christman

May 24, 2024

Lloyd R. Christman, 83, husband of the late Marjorie (Knopp) Christman, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

He was the son of the late Lloyd H. and Edna M. (Reed) Christman.

Lloyd was born at home in East Greenville, PA and grew up in Palm, PA. He graduated from Upper Perkiomen High School. He worked...

Thomas R. Barone

Thomas R. Barone

May 23, 2024

Thomas R. Barone, 81, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2024 at his nephew's residence in Gilbertsville Pa.

He was a son of the late Joseph and Grace (Fulinello) Barone.

Thomas owned Barone's Towing Company for 41 years before retiring. He loved animals, especially his three German Shepherds. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hiking in the woods and going on...

June Irene Kohler

June Irene Kohler

May 21, 2024

June Irene (Zimmerman) Kohler, 95, of Millsboro, DE passed peacefully on May 21, 2024 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. She was one of six children born in Pine Grove, PA to the late Harry A & Ruth (Strausser) Zimmerman Lehman on June 13, 1928. She previously resided in Pottstown PA before moving to Delaware years ago.

She was an...

Carol Ann Scherer

Carol Ann Scherer

May 19, 2024

Carol Ann (Neiman) Scherer, 80, wife of the late James Charles Scherer, passed away Sunday, May 19,

2024 at Manatawny Manor with her loving family by her side.

She was a daughter of the late Lester and Margurite "Rita"(Vichio) Neiman.

Carol worked at Pottstown Hospital for 35 years. Carol enjoyed crocheting, music and was very proud of her Irish heritage. She enjoyed spending...

Eileen M. Reider

Eileen M. Reider

May 17, 2024

Eileen M. (Pickar) Reider, 81, wife of Dennis Reider passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Lexington Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a daughter of the late Arthur and Rose Pickar, mother to the late Renee Fehr, and a devout Catholic.

Eileen and Dennis began their machine shop, Razor Sharp Grinding, in 1967. They built it from the...

Willie Lee Moore

Willie Lee Moore

May 14, 2024

In loving memory of Willie Lee Moore, 87, husband of Debra (Egolf) Moore, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.

He was a son of the late Charlie Jones, stepfather, Tom Allen and Hittie Moore Allen Smith.

Willie, also known as "Colonel Allen" was born in Oxford, N.C. on April 18, 1937. He was...

Barbara Clouser

Barbara Clouser

May 10, 2024

Barbara (Hadley) Clouser, 73, wife of the late Dennis F. Clouser, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Reading Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was the daughter of the late I. Thomas and Maria (Pauly) Hadley.

Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother; she liked to spend time with her family. She enjoyed seeing plays...

Digna Emerita Bernardez Buelto

Digna Emerita Bernardez Buelto

May 5, 2024

Digna Emerita Bernardez Buelto, 66, transitioned peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Roman Bernardez Flores and Margarita Buelto Miguel. She was a cherished soul known for her culinary delights and vibrant spirit. Born with an inherent zest for life, Digna's journey began in Honduras, where her home on the...

Erma Williams

Erma Williams

Apr 30, 2024

Erma Jean (Brinkley) Williams, 72, loving wife of the late Marvin Williams Sr. passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2024, in the Manatawny Center in Pottstown. She was born June 2, 1951, daughter of the late Evelyn Brinkley.

Erma attended the Philadelphia School District as a child. She worked and retired from the Limerick Generating Station, formerly known as The Limerick...

Melissa Booth

Melissa Booth

Apr 29, 2024

Melissa Carlson Booth, 77, peacefully entered into eternal life on April 29, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on August 6,1946 in Johnstown, PA to the late Roy Carlson and Virginia Wilson Carlson.

Melissa is a 1964 Graduate of Central Cambria High School in Ebensburg, PA. She attended Kent State University for two years and graduated from Moore...

Michael R. Yanis

Michael R. Yanis

Apr 23, 2024

Michael Yanis of Pottstown passed away peacefully at the hospital at the age of 67 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Michael was born in Pottstown on October 17, 1956 and is the son of the late Raymond and Mary Jane (Bacon) Yanis.

Before retiring Michael worked for Diamond Glass, Fanaro Brothers and Parkhouse as a maintenance man over the course of...

Ronald P. Moyer

Ronald P. Moyer

Apr 21, 2024

Ronald P. Moyer Sr.,83, loving husband of Barbara (Peterka) Moyer Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April, 21, 2024 at his residence.

He was a son of the late Herbert F. and Helen (Harpel) Moyer.

Ronald was an avid hunter and golfer. He enjoyed watching Nascar and shooting pool. Ronald and his wife loved playing cards daily.

Along with his wife, Ronald leaves...

Frederick Zoller Levis

Frederick Zoller Levis

Apr 18, 2024

Frederick Zoller Levis, 64, died April 18, 2024 at Phoenixville Hospital with family by his side, following complications from a fall. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas at the Edna Gladney Home and adopted by Frederick Hemsley Levis and Mercedes Zoller Levis when they lived in Houston, Texas.

Fred was raised in Main Line Pennsylvania, primarily Haverford and Villanova, and...

Karma A. Needling

Karma A. Needling

Apr 13, 2024

Born on April 12, 2024, the beautiful baby girl Karma Angeline Needling, passed away due to complications at the Reading Hospital with her loving parents by her side.

She was a daughter of Shauna M. Glenn and Michael C. Needling.

Karma had a smile that went from ear to ear; eyes as big and bright like the sun. She was truly loved...