Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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...
Marie A. Saraceni
Feb 1, 2023
Marie A. (Petrucelli) Saraceni, 90, wife of the late Michael Saraceni, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Pottstown, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Josephine (DeMatteo) Petrucelli Sr.
Marie started her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. After starting her family, she was then employed by Dempsey's Diner, Tabas Hotel, and The...
Ronald A. Frederick
Jan 30, 2023
Ronald A. Frederick, 66, husband of Theresa (Brennan) Frederick, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his residence.
He was a son of the late Gerald and Janet (Overdorf) Frederick.
Ron was a true Philadelphia Eagles fan; he was ecstatic to see them make it to another Super Bowl. The
guitar held a special place in Ron's heart he found great...
Harold D. Shirey
Jan 28, 2023
Harold D. Shirey of Pottstown, Pa. passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home in the presence of family and loved ones.
Harold was born in 1931 in Reading, Pa. to parents, Leroy C. and Ella M. (Heckrote) Shiery. He grew up there with eight brothers and sisters and attended Stevens Trade School.
After graduation, Harold entered into the U.S. Navy...
Darlene M. Cehlar
Jan 27, 2023
Darlene M. (Care) Cehlar, 79, wife of Joseph F. Cehlar Jr., passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Reading Hospital Tower Health.
She was a daughter of the late James W. and Luba M. (Tezak) Care of Birdsboro.
Darlene retired from Montgomery County Geriatric Center/Park House, where she worked in the personnel office. Darlene had previously worked at Covatta's Brinton Lodge.
Darlene...
Steve Lewis
Jan 26, 2023
Steve Lewis, 89, husband of Ruby (Noll) Lewis, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Pottstown Hospital.
He was a son of the late John K. Lewis from Chios, Greece and Gertrude (McKinney) Lewis from Alabama.
Steve married his love, Ruby, on May 27, 1952 in Maryland. Shortly after their marriage, Steven served in Air Force from 1957 to 1961. He...
Marilyn H. Dimuro
Jan 26, 2023
Marilyn H. DiMuro, 76 years old, of Pottstown, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Born in Pottstown, on January 31, 1946, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (Close) Hennessey.
Marilyn attended St. Pius X High School and Chestnut Hill College. She was a History teacher at Phoenixville Area High School and also worked as a realtor with Weichert...
Lee Ellen Gray
Jan 25, 2023
Lee Ellen Yohn (Gray),75, wife of the Glenn Gray, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence with her loving husband by her side.
Lee Ellen Yohn was born in Lewisburg, PA on June 16, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Eugene Yohn and Doris Reedy Yohn.
Lee grew up in Danville, PA and graduated from Danville...
Helen Challenger
Jan 25, 2023
Helen (Kalis) Challenger, 81, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 in Pottstown.
She was a daughter of the late William and Helen (Bertoti) Kalis.
Helen was a graduate of Pottstown High School. She was very spiritual and her favorite hobby was collecting angels; she had figurines, jewelry, painting, etc. of the angels. She loved watching Eagles football, shopping, Lifetime movies, scary...
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