Obituaries

May 19, 2021

John "Moe" Lewis Barber Sr., 83 husband of the late Mary L. (Saunders) Barber, was called to rest on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Pottstown Hospital.

He was the son of the late William Dennis Barber Sr. and Catherine Agnes (Lewis) Beasley.

Born July 4, 1937, John graduated Pottstown High School in 1956 and continued his education at Delaware State University,...

May 13, 2021

Lawrence Piasecki, 65, husband of Michelle (Strepay) Piasecki, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

He was a son of the late Bernard and Bertha (Wiacek) Piasecki Sr.

Lawrence loved spending time with his wife and children. In his younger years Lawrence took great pride in being an Eagle Scout. He later received his pilot license and enjoyed flying...

May 6, 2021

Ronald E. Wilson, 68, husband of Ann (Dettre) Wilson, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

He is the son of Donald and Ruth Wilson.

Ronald was born January 29, 1953 he worked for AMS as a motor builder. He was a fan of cars and took pride in his 82' Camaro. He was an avid auto racing enthusiast....

May 2, 2021

Carol Marie Trout was called home on May 2, 2021 at 1:53 pm in Phoenixville Pennsylvania at the young age of 80 and a resident of Highview Garden Apartments in Spring City.

Carol Marie Trout was born on July 15, 1940 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania the only child of the late Robert and Pearl Trout. Living her life mostly in the Pottstown...

Apr 29, 2021

Willis Earl Moses, Jr. 95, of Stowe passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29th, 2021 with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Virginia L. (Lewis) Moses.

Born in Pughtown on September 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Willis Earl, Sr. and Sudie (Sheller) Moses and stepmother, Ethel Moses. He was a...

Apr 27, 2021

Richard John Drexler, 83, of Pottstown, was called by the Lord and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family. He was the devoted husband of his beloved "beautiful" wife Jennie Ann (Silvano) Drexler. The couple married on November 12th, 1966 in St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, Pottstown. They are devoted members of the...

Apr 24, 2021

Kenneth Richard Stoudt, 81, husband of Katherine Ann (Wack) Stoudt, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Manor Care, Pottstown.

Born June 8, 1939, he was a son of the late Ralph and Mary (Berkey) Stoudt.

Kenneth was a veteran of the Korean War while serving in the US Army. After his service to our Country, he worked at Firestone for 15...

Apr 23, 2021

Katherine E. Warker, 98, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles J. Warker Sr., in 1992. They were married for 42 years.

Born in Yonkers, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Dietrich) Hackett.

Kay and her husband lived in Reading, PA before moving to Pottstown, PA in 1964 when they purchased...

Apr 19, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

Lynn Diane Ranieri, 71, wife of Ronald Ranieri, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was a daughter of the late E. Robert and Ruth Jean (Williams) Thomas.

Lynn was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, Class of 1967. After graduation she continued her education at the Pottstown School of...

Apr 7, 2021

Sandra Anne (Bradley) Kopystecki, 77, wife of Thomas Kopystecki,of Millsboro DE, formally of Boyertown, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, with her family at her side.

She is the daughter of the late Walter O. and Anne M. (Krause) Bradley.

Sandra and her husband Thomas were married for 57 years. She loved spending time with her family,...

Apr 6, 2021

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Reading Hospital heaven gained another Angel, our beloved mother Etta Elaine (Calloway) Brant. She was 79 years of age when she departed this life.

Etta was born in Pottstown on June 8, 1941 to the late Carl Calloway and the late Rose (Corum) Davis-Turner. Etta resided in Virginia, Reading PA, and primarily Pottstown PA. Etta...

Apr 3, 2021

Robert "Bob" Clyde Fisher, 72, of Pottstown, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Manor Care in Pottstown. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann (Leopold) Fisher. The couple married on August 5, 1972.

Bob was born on January 7, 1949 in Pottsville, a son of the late Clyde Elmer and Ann Louise (Calabro) Fisher. He was a...

Mar 24, 2021

Anthony John Fontana, 51, of Stowe, passed away March 24, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

He was a son of John and Viola (Frey) Fontana.

Anthony had a heart of gold and would help anyone that crossed his path. One of many passions in Anthony's life was cooking; people would always rave about his food and talents. Anthony was known for his...

Mar 22, 2021

Anna Neri, 93, wife of the late James G. Neri, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Roseto, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Michael and Angeline (Fioriglio) Sabatino.

Anna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Aloysius Rosary Group and an avid Phillies and a Villanova basketball...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert Michael Tehansky, 84, of Pottstown, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021. He was the loving husband of Shirley M. (Zalinskie) Tehansky.

Born in Shamokin on New Year's Eve in 1936, he was a son of the late Stephen and Eva (Ochinovich) Tehansky. He was a truck driver for 46 years with Mayor Pollock Steel Corp. in Pottstown. He was a...

Mar 21, 2021

Roxanne Betts, affectionately known as Foxy Roxy, 62, of Pottstown, peacefully went back home to her Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Calvin Betts, Sr.

Born in Pottstown on March 2, 1959, a daughter of the late John A. Rome, Sr. and Eunice M. Rome.

Roxy was employed with the Montgomery Co. Geriatric Center...

Mar 13, 2021

Nunzio Anthony "Chip" Ciarletta,95, husband of the late Leonora (D'Innocenzo) Ciarletta, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

He is a son of the late Marino and Colomba (D'Ascoli) Ciarletta.

Nunzio was born in Bridgeport, Pa on November 18, 1925. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and is a graduate of Spring Garden Institute. He married...

Mar 10, 2021

Melissa Suzann Abel-Overdorf, 56, wife of Mark Overdorf, passed away Wednesday, March 10,2021 at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Allentown on January 1, 1964, she was a daughter to the late Asher Cleveland and Valentina C. (Palencar) Abel.

Melissa married her love Mark in Jamaica on October 3, 2017. Together they enjoyed to travel and Bermuda was one of their favorite locations....

Mar 10, 2021

Jennifer "Jenny" Marie Cushman, 41, passed away March 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving mother Mary Christine (Kulp) and her step-father Joseph R. Homa.

Jenny lived most of her life in East Coventry area and is a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, Class of 1999. She had such a loving heart and enjoyed spending time with...