Obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

Chester A. Pish, 100, beloved husband of Martha M. (Kuchinski) Pish, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023.

Born in Newport, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1923, Chester (Chet) was the only child of Albert J. and Lillian (Schwartz) Pish.

Chet and Martha met in high school and married at St. Philomena Church in East Lansdowne 81 years ago. In 2022,...

Aug 17, 2023

Shelly Diane Williams, 64, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Born June 29, 1959, she was a daughter of the late David Willians Sr. and Thelma Favors and step-father, Joseph Favors.

Shelly is survived by her siblings: David E. Williams Jr., Mark A. Williams, Joseph D. Williams and Cheri Williams.

Along with her parents and step-father,...

Aug 12, 2023

Anna F. Moyer (Gondal), passed away August 12, 2023, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl Moyer. She was previously married to Horace Ashworth prior to his passing.

Born in Pottstown, Anna was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Wocklish) Gondal. She graduated from Pottstown High School. She went on to work...

Aug 6, 2023

Yvonne M. (Lucas) Lake, wife of David P. Lake for nearly 61 years, passed away August 6, 2023 at the Reading Hospital Tower Health.

She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Hydu) Lucas.

Yvonne was born in Pottstown, PA, and a resident of Stowe nearly her entire life. She was a member of St. Gabriel's parish in Stowe.

Yvonne lived...

Aug 5, 2023

Barbara A. (Reider) Guadagno, 79, wife of the late David V. Guadagno, passed away August 5, 2023 at the Reading Hospital Tower Health.

She was a daughter of the late George and Italia (Ragnone) Reider.

Barbara is survived by her Children: David M. Guadagno and wife Susan J., Michael R. Guadagno and wife Cynthia. One daughter, Lisa (Guadagno) DeFazio. A brother, George...

Aug 2, 2023

William D. Lawrence, 72, husband of Wendy (Serba) Lawrence, passed away on August, 2, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was a son of Charles Lawrence Sr. and the late Frances (Counts) Lawrence.

Bill was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School,where he participated in wrestling and band. Upon graduation, he attended the Wharton School...

Jul 30, 2023

Mary Podsobinski, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, widow of John T. Podsobinski, passed away Sunday, July 30th, 2023.

Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA she was the daughter of Salvatore and Anna (Andrews) Favata.

She was employed Levitz Furniture, St. Aloysius Parish Office and Sears.

She is survived by; her daughter, Beth Ann, of Waterford, CT, a sister; Rose Tanner, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and sister-in-law; Marie Labik,...

Jul 29, 2023

Sidney H. Clifford, 84, known to his friends and family as "Bunny", was born on August 2, 1938, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles P. Clifford and Marguerite M. (Jackson) Clifford.

He was educated in the Pottstown School District and employed as a Foreman at Dana Corporation for 30 years before his well earned retirement.

Bunny proudly served in the United...

Jul 28, 2023

Mary. A. (Smith) Bellini, 96, wife of the late Frank J. Bellini, passed away July 28, 2023, with her loving

family by her side.

Mary kept herself busy with many diverse interests. She was always doing something to occupy her time and stimulate her mind. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, painting still lifes and landscapes, crossword puzzles, listening to Frank Sinatra and Big...

Jul 27, 2023

Thomas Krezanosky, 78, the late loving husband of Jane (Yocum) Krezanosky, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his family.

He was a son of the late Michael and Tessie (Pinkos) Krezanosky.

Tom proudly served in the United States Army with a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He was an avid fan of...

Jul 23, 2023

William Francis "Bill" Campbell III, 78, loving husband to Jane (nee Bunch), passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital surrounded by family.

He was a son of the late William F. and Marquerite (nee Henry) Campbell Jr.

Bill was a former Employee of Bell-Fast Fire Protection Company and Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Fire Department. He was a proud member of...

Jul 23, 2023

Joseph W. Gierschick Jr., devoted husband of Pamela (Monroe) Gierschick, passed away at the age of 82 on July 23, 2023 at his home in Stowe, PA surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 21, 1941, he was a son of the late Joseph W. Gierschick Sr., and Pauline L. (Kiedeisch) Gierschick.

Joe attended Reading Central High School, class of 1959...

Jul 22, 2023

Hugh M. Graves, 89, husband of the late Louise (Johnson) Graves, was called home by his Lord and Savior

on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at his residence.

He was a son of the late Percy Graves and Annie Bell Speed.

Hugh enjoyed watching boxing and baseball and collecting sports memorabilia. He also collected keys and radios. Most of all he loved spending time...

Jul 18, 2023

Presley Filopanti, 4, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2023 at Nemours Childrens Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, due to complications from her leukemia diagnosis from December 13, 2022. She was surrounded by her whole family and blanketed with love as she gained her angel wings.

Presley is survived by her mother, Brittany Filopanti (Powell), her father, Antonio Filopanti, her older sister, Logan...

Jul 17, 2023

David G. Takacs, 78, husband of the loving Debra (Jones) Takacs, passed away July 17, 2023 at the Reading Hospital with his family by his side.

He was a son of the late Paul and Mary (Ruyak) Takacs.

David was a proud Navy Veteran. He served four years during Vietnam aboard the USS Tripoli LPH-10. After his service, David worked for Dana...

Jul 12, 2023

Jane M. (Morrison) Martinez, 75, passed away, Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the daughter of the late Robert (Bob) and Marian (Chance) Morrison of Staten Island, NY.

Jane is survived by her children: Elisa Martinez (Husband Kyle Milbrand), Adrian Martinez and Mariana Faber (Husband Toby); her siblings: Bob Morrison (Wife Linda...

Jul 8, 2023

Joseph Arlan Troutman, 70, husband of Bonnie Shore-Troutman, passed away peacefully at home on

July 8, 2023.

He was the son of the late Arlan Leroy Troutman and Mary Antoinette Gaugler.

Along with his wife, Joe is survived by his children: James Troutman, Tanya Tischler, and Crystal Troutman, and sons-in-law Sean Tischler and Joe Strobel.

Siblings: Patricia Page, Mary Lynn Markely

Grandchildren: Gregory Robinson Jr.,...

Jul 6, 2023

Sarah R. Trostle, 38, passed away on July 6, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital.

She was a daughter of Brian and Catherine (Sassaman) Trostle.

Sarah had many hobbies like baking Christmas cookies, gardening, walking, grunge music, goth, bird watching, visiting Hawk Mountain and the beach. Decorating for the holiday was something Sarah always liked to do, especially Halloween and Christmas. Sarah was...

Jul 3, 2023

John R. Glutz Sr., 91, husband of the loving Audrey A. (Parvenski) Glutz, passed away July 3rd, 2023 at the Reading Hospital.

He was a son of the late William and Karoline (Pastva) Glutz. He was the youngest of ten children.

John was drafted into the United States army in 1953 and served during the Korean War. He worked for Firestone and...

Jun 29, 2023