Obituaries
Mary K Krupiak
Feb 16, 2021
Heaven gained a very special angel on February 16, 2021. Let the celebration begin!
Mary (Kienle) Krupiak, 93, of Douglassville, a resident of Berks Heim for the last 4 years entered into her eternal reward from natural causes. Mary was born on September 2, 1927 to Earle J. and Elizabeth C. (Heil) Kienle in Pottstown, PA. She graduated in 1945 from...
Robert Hocker
Feb 7, 2021
Robert "Bob"Hocker, loving husband of Dr. Kathleen M. Hocker, was born the fourth of eight siblings in Magnolia, Arkansas in 1934, and soon moved to a Texas farm where he grew up. He was predeceased by his brothers Lonnie Hocker and Harvey Hocker and his sisters Dorothy Teague and Shirley Davis. He is survived by his sisters Emma Lou Allen...
Elizabeth M. Fox
Feb 1, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" M. Fox, 93, formerly of Gilbertsville passed away February 1, 2021 at her residence in Draper, UT.
Born January 3, 1928 in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Seasholtz) Foley.
Betty worked for Hargro Flexible Packaging before retiring after 20 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Pottstown, the D.O.E. Club of...
Betty J. Gibson
Jan 30, 2021
Betty Jane Gibson, 96, passed away peacefully, on January 29, 2021 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Pottstown, PA.
Betty was born in Reading, PA to Henry and Eva Gibson, and was preceded in death by her siblings, Bea, Dolly, Marian, Lloyd, Harold, Howard, Walter and Jack.
She attended Reading High School, where she participated in all of the girls' sports available...
Yvonne Ann White
Jan 30, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Yvonne "Bonnie" White announces her passing on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 55 years, Ronald White, Sr.
Born on July 1, 1942, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Beatrice Covington and Ernest Covington, Jr....
Charles Eugene Kanaskie
Jan 30, 2021
Charles Eugene Kanaskie, Jr. 92, of Pottstown, passed away in Pottstown Hospital on Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was the loving husband of the late Jacqueline M. (Danilowski) Kanaskie. The couple were married 63 years before Jacqueline passed in 2014.
Born in Shamokin on Halloween of 1928, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Anna M. Kanaskie. He...
Robert Lee Walters
Jan 28, 2021
Robert "Bob" Walters, 73, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Phoenixville Hospital.
Bob was married to the late Beverley (Hardy) Walters.
He is a son of the late Harry Laudato and Elizabeth Christman.
Bob's favorite thing in life was spoiling his grandchildren. He enjoyed motorcycle rides and growing tomatoes. One thing Bob will be remembered for was always joking with friends.
Surviving...
Victor Joseph Jacketti
Jan 22, 2021
Victor Joseph Jacketti, 91, husband of the late Margaret (Ruch) Jacketti, passed away peacefully at Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy, MD on Friday, January 22, 2021.
Born in Stowe to the late Pasquale and Lena (DeFrancesco) Jacketti.
Victor lived in Pottstown and graduated from Pottsgrove High School. After High School he served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. He later worked for...
Marion B. Watkins
Jan 22, 2021
Marion Buelah Hadrick-Watkins, 87, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 22, 2021. She was the wife of the late James Cadmus Watkins.
She was born in Milford, Delaware on April 19, 1933 to the late John Thomas Hadrick and Hattie (Hill) Hadrick.
As a child she was educated in the local school system in Milford.
She worked most of her adult...
Robert Alvin Custard
Jan 20, 2021
Robert "Bob" Custard, The Man The Myth and the Legend was born on March 21st, 1947. Husband to his better half, Carole (Styer) Custard, he passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the Pottstown Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the late Sterling A. and Elizabeth (Almashi) Custard.
Bob was known for his love he had for his Big ole'family. He...
Thomas George Marcheskie
Jan 18, 2021
Thomas G. Marcheskie Jr., 84, beloved husband of 60 years to Sylvia (Wassiluck) Marcheskie, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 20, 1936 in Flushing, NY to Thomas G. and Pauline (Tabasco) Marcheskie Sr. After his graduation from Coal Township High School in Shamokin, he joined the United...
Winifred Dabney
Jan 16, 2021
Winifred "Winnie" (Lacey) Dabney, 55, was ushered back to the Lord after a sudden illness on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. She was the loving and devoted wife of Dionn Lee Dabney. The couple which resided in Lebanon were visiting family in Pottstown when Winnie became ill. Dionn and she have been together for 39 years.
Born in Pottstown on Valentine's Day...
Betty Marie Cyran
Jan 3, 2021
Betty M. (Tiffany) Cyran, formally of Pottstown, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Berkshire Center, Reading.
A daughter of the late Alden and Ida (Lightcap) Tiffany.
Betty was married to the late Robert Musser, after his passing she later married the late Joseph Cyran. She enjoyed her trips to the casino, bingo and puzzles. Betty was a seamstress for the...
Walter Norman Hallowell
Jan 3, 2021
Walter Norman Hallowell, 72, husband of Mary (Labsoh) Hallowell, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.
Son of the late Walter and Helen (Zeigler) Hallowell.
Norman enjoyed scrapping metal, recycling tires and watching Law and Order. He liked to listen to music from the 1950's . Norman was a truck driver most of his life; his latest employment...
Nicholas Carmen Falcone
Jan 1, 2021
Nicholas "Nick" Falcone, 78, husband of Carol (Schlegel) Falcone, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville.
He was the son of the late Nicola and Lena (Roberts) Falcone.
Nick was a graduate of Pottsgrove High School. He played football for Pottsgrove High school and was a youth pitcher for several Pottstown organizations including Bermans and Stowe Lions Club.
After graduation...
Elaine Eleanor Lozenski
Dec 29, 2020
Elaine Eleanor Lozenski, 92, wife of the late Robert D. Lozenski, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Pennsburg Manor in Pennsburg, PA.
She was the eldest of three daughters of the late Clarence and Anna (Herrlinger) Biehl.
Elaine was a graduate of Pottstown High School and was employed at The Hill School for over 30 years in both the alumni office...
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....
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