Obituaries

Chester B. Fillman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Barbara L. Neely

Barbara L. Neely

Feb 10, 2023

Barbara L. (Ricketts) Neely, 79, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 10, 2023.

She was the daughter of the late Raymond L. and Betty (Williams) Ricketts and was born on November 13, 1943 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Barbara was baptized at an early age at Second Baptist Church in Pottstown, PA.

Barbara loved the Lord. She enjoyed spending time praising the...

Doris H. Smith

Doris H. Smith

Feb 9, 2023

Doris Smith, 88, wife of the late Paul G. Smith Sr., passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Race) Thren.

Doris enjoyed going for rides around town in her son's convertible. When the family would visit Wildwood, NJ she was proud to say she walked the entire boardwalk. They...

Henry D. Kulp

Henry D. Kulp

Feb 8, 2023

Henry D. Kulp, 73, husband of the late Francine L. (Tyson) Kulp, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Lehigh Valley Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was a son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Bickel) Kulp.

Anyone that knew Henry will think of his happy-go-lucky demeanor, big smile, and wonderful laugh. Henry had the ability to speak...

Margaret Gail Mazzotta

Margaret Gail Mazzotta

Feb 6, 2023

Margaret Gail (McKee) Mazzotta, 74, best known as "Gail," passed away at her residence on February 6, 2023.

She was a daughter of the late Frank and June (Ayers) McKee.

Gail is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Bauer (husband Bill); siblings: Frank McKee, Joseph McKee and Jill Schueck. Her grandchildren Brittany Fetsick, Kody Wilkinson; great grandchildren: Harper and Cooper; Brother, Jonathan

Along with...