Obituaries
Andrew Krupiak
May 5, 2023
There was dancing in Heaven when Andrew Krupiak, 91, of Douglassville was greeted by his beloved wife, Mary, on May 5, 2023, after a brief illness.
Andy was born on September 21st, 1931 , to Stephen and Mary (Lesiw) Krupiak. He lost his father at age 10 and as a child, he worked odd jobs and even on a farm to...
Dominic Joseph Viscardi
Apr 29, 2023
Dominic J. Viscardi, Sr, of Pottstown, passed away Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at Keystone Villa, Douglassville where he had been a resident for the last four years.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late John Viscardi and Mary (DaCaneicao) Baldassarri. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Doris R. Viscardi
Dominic graduated from Pottstown Senior High School...
Alberta Shawell
Apr 29, 2023
Alberta M. (Simms) Shawell, wife of John Shawell, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was a daughter of the late Eugene and Bertha (Gibbs) Simms, Sr.
Alberta attended Pottstown High School, and years later she worked to obtain her Associates Degree in Accounting at Reading Area Community College....
Cecilia Theresa Tshudy
Apr 25, 2023
Cecilia T. (Koren) Tshudy, 95, wife of the late Paul Tshudy, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2023 at Sanatoga Center.
She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Koren.
Cecilia attended Pottstown High School and later enrolled in Robert Fiance Beauty Academy in New York City and Empire Beauty School in Reading, PA. Once she received her cosmetology license, she...

Chester B. Fillman
Apr 14, 2023
Chester B. Fillman Jr., 97, of Boyertown, husband of the late Jean (Hartmaier) Fillman, passed away at home on Friday, April 14, 2023, with his family by his side.
He was a son of the late Chester B. and Edna (Barto) Fillman Sr.
Chester is a World War II Veteran. He served in the Army Air Corp.
Service will be private for the...

Thomas Smith
Apr 14, 2023
Thomas Smith, 76, husband of the loving Nancy (Wortman) Smith passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Sanatoga Center.
He was a son of the late Thomas J. and Jessie (Freemantle) Smith.
Thomas enjoyed going to flea markets all around the area. He was a handyman around the house. liked being outdoors and in nature. Thomas loved animals, especially cats.
Along with...
Ernest Perez
Apr 12, 2023
Ernest Perez Jr, 75, husband of Freda (Linderman) Perez, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his residence with his wife by his side.
He was a son of the late Ernesto H. Perez Sr. and Modesta (Rodriguez) Perez
Ernest was a very humble man that enjoyed being with his family. Apart from spending time in nature, he also took interest in...

Ruby A. Lewis
Apr 7, 2023
Ruby (Noll) Lewis 89, wife of the late Steve Lewis, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital.
She was a daughter of the late Paul and Erma (Lamp) Noll.
She loved watching spooky movies, and dreamed of visiting Dracula's castle in Romania someday. Ruby loved reading mystery books, went trap shooting with her husband Steveand enjoyed family picnics. She...
Robert Ziegler
Apr 4, 2023
Robert Keith Ziegler, better known as "Tuck", aged 64 died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Tuck was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on February 6th, 1959, he was a son of the late Dawn Ziegler and Jake Douglas.
Tuck lived and attended all of his school years in Pottstown, PA and later in life moved to Reading, PA just...
Dorothy Perks
Apr 3, 2023
Dorothy Perks (Miller), 95, married to the late Robert W. Perks for 34 years, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Reading Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Born April 16, 1927 in Vandalia, Illinois she was a daughter of the late Richard and Rose (Klukis) Miller.
Dorothy was an avid Phillies fan, loved listening to country music...

Alissa J. Reimert
Mar 30, 2023
Alissa J. Reimert, 48, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023.
She was a daughter of Walter Kugler and Nancy Grebe (Harp).
Alissa enjoyed dancing and music. In her free time, she enjoyed doing arts and crafts.
Along with her parents, Alissa is survived by her step-father, Robert Grebe, her children: Mercedes King, Divanna Gonzalez, Zairea Sailer, Julian Reimert, Lilly Floyd and Issabella Floyd....
Edward C. Mccann
Mar 26, 2023
Edward C. "Eddie","Ed" McCann, 63, passed away Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at his residence.
He was a son of the late Edward and Joan (Gift) McCann.
Ed was a 1978 graduate of St. Pius X High School. He was a veteran and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a contractor by trade and spent his career in the...
Lorraine Anne Mckenna
Mar 24, 2023
Lorraine McKenna (Connor), 87, of Royersford, PA, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at her residence. She was the wife of the late James McKenna. Born in Philadelphia she was a graduate of Little Flower High School class of 1953 and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing class of 1956.
She was Chief Nursing Officer for Kearsley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center...
Frank L. Clifford
Mar 10, 2023
Frank Laverne Clifford, 90, known to his friends and family as "Pete" was born on November 3, 1932 in Pottstown, PA, to the late Charles P. Clifford and Marguerite (Jackson) Clifford.
Pete was educated in Pottstown's School District and over the years was employed by Doehler-Jarvis and Bethlehem Steel Corporation until its closing. He later retired from The Hill School.
From childhood,...
Rosemarie P. Hennessey
Mar 5, 2023
Rosemarie P. Hennessey, 82, passed away at Pottstown Hospital on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Born in Reading on November 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Caroline (Klumas) Roske.
She graduated from St. Peter's Catholic High School and worked as a secretary at Lighthouse Settlement Services for 17 years.
Rosemarie is survived by five children: Frank W., Theresa H....

Cindy L. Peterka
Feb 23, 2023
Cindy L. (Laubmeier) Peterka, 65, wife of Cyprian S. "Zip" Peterka, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marion R. (Kelius) Laubmeier Jr.
Along with her loving husband Zip, Cindy is survived by a sister; Carolyn Conklin, and a niece and nephew; Gina...
Kurt Paul Klaus
Feb 19, 2023
Kurt P. Klaus, 69, of Douglassville, loving husband of Sue (Wassiluk) Klaus, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Chuck and Peg (Dindino) Klaus.
Along with his wife of 44 years, he is survived by his twin brother Karl Klaus, husband of Terri (Schur) Klaus.
He is the beloved father...
Joan M. Cimino
Feb 18, 2023
Joan M. (Smith) Cimino, 90, loving wife of Stanley D. Cimino, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Manatawny Manor.
She is a daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Hoban) Smith.
Joan had many interests, one thing she loved to do was dance; she found the perfect partner with her husband, Stanley. The two of them were beautiful together, and it...
Beaddie Marie Ambruch
Feb 18, 2023
Beaddie M. (Cummings) Ambruch, wife of the loving Eugene Ambruch, went to be with her Lord and heavenly family on February 18, 2023.
Beaddie was born on July 14, 1941 to James S. Cummings and Dollie (Clark) Cummings in Salem, Oregon. She attended Oregon High School and earned a bachelor's of nursing from the University of Delaware in 1975.
She began her...

Jason Walker
Feb 11, 2023
Jason Walker, 53, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Jason was born December 6, 1969, in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, to the late George Brown and Barbara Walker.
He was the sixth of eight children; one preceded him in death, Dana Walker. Jason was educated in the Norristown Area High School System. Jason worked at North...
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