Obituaries

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...

Mar 3, 2021

Lisa Marie (Grebe) Bicer, 55, passed away peacefully a month shy of her 56th birthday, under the care of Seasons Hospice in Pottstown Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was the loving wife of Gary M. Bicer. The couple married on August 26th, 1995.

Lisa was born on April 3rd, 1965 in Pottstown,...

Feb 24, 2021

George R. Siver, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded and held by his loving family on Wednesday, February 24,2021.

He was the son of the late Donald and Margaret (Clarke) Siver Sr.

George spent most of his career as a car auto mechanic His last 10 years he spent working for Finishmaster where we was part of the delivery team. He enjoyed it...

Feb 23, 2021

Walter J. Thomas Jr., 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Pottstown Hospital.

He was the son of the late Walter and Mildred (Sheppard) Thomas Sr.

Walter was a loving husband to his wife of 65 years, Wilda (Franzke) Thomas. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Walt loved spending time with his grandchildren and great...

Feb 23, 2021

Bessie E. (Ferrier) Graeff, 66, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Reading Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Joseph Ferrier and Pearl (Taylor) Ferrier.

She was a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School. Bessie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed frequent trips to the casino. Bessie enjoyed spending time with her family by the pool in...

Feb 20, 2021

Fayetta "Peggy" Louise Whitehurst, 67, was called back to the Lord on Saturday, February 20th, 2021. She was the cherished wife of Marvin Alexander Whitehurst, Jr. of Pottstown. The couple married September 20, 2002.

Born in Spring City, on November 20, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Lafayette and Ruth (Detwiler) Wade. Peggy was a faithful member of Second...

Feb 20, 2021

David V. Guadagno, 75, passed away peacefully at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving wife, Barbara (Reider) Guadagno and family.

Born in Stowe, he is a son of the late James and Anna (Pipko) Guadagno.

David was married to the love of his life, Barbara on May 2, 1964. He worked for Dana Corporation for 38 years as a Safety...

Feb 19, 2021

William "Bill" John Tarewicz, 43, passed away suddenly on February 19th, 2021 in Pottstown.

Born in Norristown on January 17, 1978, he was the son of Patricia Earle and the late Walter Tarewicz.

He was a member of Berean Bible Church of Pottstown..

Bill was an animal lover! He was a supporter of Cat Angel Network. He was also a fan of football....

Feb 16, 2021

Suzanne transitioned peacefully after a long illness. God called her home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Gone is our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, family member and dear friend.

Suzanne was born on March 24, 1941 to the late John E. Shawell and Grace C. Nickens Shawell. She was the third of six children and was raised in the Douglassville and...