Obituaries
Madeline Shanta
Dec 27, 2020
Madeline A. (Petro) Shanta, born March 16, 1928, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Woodbridge Place in Phoenixville.
Born in Pottstown, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Ferko) Petro.
Madeline was the wife of the late George Shanta; they were able to celebrate 64 years of Marriage until his passing on July 24, 2012.
She...
Mark James Mcdonald
Dec 26, 2020
Mark James McDonald, 65, loving husband of Julia (Owsiany) McDonald of 40 years, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.
He is the son of the late Robert and Agnes (Christie) McDonald.
Along with his wife Julia, Mark is survived by two sons: Beau Jonathan McDonald and Kyle Christian McDonald. Four daughters: Meghan Liana Wyly and husband Robert,...
Donald John Zeleznick
Dec 23, 2020
Donald John Zeleznick, 88, passed away in his Douglassville residence, Wednesday, December 23rd, 2020. He was the loving husband of Lynda (Fornea) Zeleznick. The couple married in Pottstown on August 18, 1984.
Born in Pottstown on December 7, 1932 he was the son of the late John Zeleznick and Mary (Wausnock) Zeleznick. After graduation, Donald served in the US Army during...
James Coccia
Dec 15, 2020
James Coccia, 73, of Royersford, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Woodbridge Place, Phoenixville.
Born in Pottstown on January 20, 1947 he was a son of the late Anthony D. and Stella (Budnick) Coccia.
James was married to the late Eileen K. (Finnegan) Coccia. James worked as a corrections officer at Graterford Prison for over 19 years before retiring in 2002....
Mary Ann Trojanowski
Dec 14, 2020
Mary Ann (Maggie) (Rapchinski) Trojanowski, 78, passed away in Woodbridge Assisted Living in Phoenixville, Monday, December 14th, 2020. She was the loving wife of Robert J. (Bob) Trojanowski. The couple married on November 10, 1962 in the former St. Peter's Parish, Pottstown, PA.
Born in Pottstown, PA on July 23, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Josephine...
Brent Lavere Miller
Dec 13, 2020
Brent L. Miller was a kind and generous man who was always willing to give of his time, energy and support. He filled rooms with his calm and steady presence all the way through to the end of his life on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 72.
He loved his family, first and foremost, and more than anything...
Michael R Hegedus
Dec 11, 2020
Michael Richard Hegedus, 88, of Pottstown, PA, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Michael and Ella (Repovsky) Hegedus. He graduated from Pottstown High School in 1950. He was previously employed by Vishay Technologies and Smiths Aerospace Industries in Malvern until his retirement in 1994, and received an electronics degree...
Jean Ann Gauger
Dec 9, 2020
Jean Ann (Steffey) Gauger, 49, passed away in Tower Health Reading Hospital on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020.
Born in West Chester on October 1, 1971, she was the daughter of Margaret (Hilborn) Steffey and the late Paul Steffey.
Jean worked as a School Bus Driver for several years before retiring early due to disability.
Jean is survived by her husband, Robert Mark Gauger...
Concetta Marie Hunt
Dec 7, 2020
Concetta Marie (Ioppolo) Hunt, 81, passed away Monday, December 7th, 2020 in Pottstown Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late, Walter Giles Hunt, Jr. The couple married January 27, 1961 and shared 56 years of marriage. Sadly, Walter passed away February 6, 2018.
Born in Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia on November 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the...
Earl Wilson Yerger
Dec 4, 2020
Earl Wilson Yerger, known to his family and friends as Wilson, 90, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Royersford.
He was a son of the late Harry W. and Maggie (Fox) Yerger.
Wilson was a graduate of North Coventry High School. He was a carpenter for many years. He started his career for Warren B. Zern...
Roman Wolodemyr Mitz
Dec 2, 2020
Roman Wolodemyr Mitz, Sr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, at ManorCare in Pottstown.
Born in Pottstown on March 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Rozalia (Gulen) Mitz.
Roman was a lifelong resident of Pottstown and a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church. He graduated from Pottsgrove High School and from the...
Maryann Patricia Smith
Nov 30, 2020
Maryann P. Smith, 82, of Stowe, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, at Chestnut Knoll.
She was a daughter of the late J. Stanley and Gertrude Spoehr. She was predeceased in 2003 by her husband George Smith.
Maryann was a graduate of Pottstown High School and worked in various jobs during her life, including loan processing at the Security Trust...
Kelly Ann Moser
Nov 22, 2020
Kelly Ann Moser, 54, wife of David Moser, passed away November 22, 2020 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
She is the daughter of Lois Grace Weiser and the late Paul Wesler.
She was born in Phoenixville and attended Boyertown High School. She was a long-time resident of Stowe, Pa.
Kelly loved spending time with her family. She devoted most of her time to...
Shirley Louise Burns
Nov 22, 2020
Shirley Louise (Stanley Ramos) Burns, 71, passed away in her Spring City home on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Born in Philadelphia on February 15, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Graterford Corrections Office, Lewis E. Stanley and Dorothy "Dottie" (D'Augustine-Dana) Stanley.
Shirley was a caregiver in the healthcare field for many years. She had a soft spot for all things...
Marie Louise Pence
Nov 16, 2020
Marie F. Pence, 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2020, at the Reading Hospital surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Savelloni) Falcone, Sr.
Surviving along with her husband, Thomas, are daughters Lisa Ferranti and Beth Ann, wife of Lee Walesyn III, son Michael Pence, and...
John Andrew Mcmenamin
Nov 15, 2020
John Andrew McMenamin, Jr., 68, passed away peacefully in his daughters' home on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Jean (McAllister) McMenamin. The couple married October 30, 1976. Sadly, Elizabeth passed June 17, 2018.
Born in Philadelphia, John was a son of the late John A., Sr and Elizabeth A. (Kelly) McMenamin. John served...
Marjorie Lee Rettew
Nov 13, 2020
Marjorie Lee (Diener) Rettew, 81, of Pottstown, passed away in her home on Friday, November 13, 2020. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Cullen Rettew.
Born in Baltimore, MD on August 19, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Catherine (Sassaman) Diener. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Pius X High School in...
Bernice Ann Kelly
Nov 11, 2020
Bernice A. (Dettrich) Kelly, 96, wife of the late Joseph A. Kelly Jr., passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Born October 2, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Hospador) Dettrich.
Bernice is survived by a sone Michael P. Kelly (Deborah), two daughters Eileen Walts and Maureen Arentz (David).
Eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Along with her husband...
Robert A. Jowder
Nov 8, 2020
Robert A. "Bob" Jowder, 81, of Birdsboro, passed away in Pottstown Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was the loving husband of Adele (Behan) Jowder, she survives.
Born in McKeesport on March 9, 1939, Bob was a son of the late John Paul and Elizabeth (Tirpak) Jowder. He served proudly in the US navy before becoming employed with American...
Elizabeth Bartko
Nov 7, 2020
Elizabeth Bartko, 92, widow of George "Tony" Bartko, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones.
Known by family and friends as "Betty," she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Rebar) Spock of Freeland, PA.
Born in Sandy Run, PA, Betty was the fifth of nine children. As a young lady, she was...
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