Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 5, 2020

Grace Eleanor Shanley, 95, passed away, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at ManorCare, Pottstown.

She was a daughter of the late Walter M. and Ada G. (High) Keen.

Grace worked as a laborer for the Stanley G. Flaggs Company for many years. She grew up on a farm and was proud to be a farm girl. Grace was an avid Phillies fan and...

Nov 4, 2020

Betty J. Breslawski, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Royersford.

Betty was wife of the late William Breslawski Sr.

She was a daughter of the late Calvin and Gertrude (Strough) Wagner.

Betty was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed doing crafts, butterflies and Lighthouses. One of Betty's true joys in life was to travel,...

Oct 29, 2020

Jonathan Nicholas Feltman, known to his friends as simply "Feltman", life of the party, passed away peacefully in his Birdsboro home.

Born in Phoenixville on January 7, 1986, a son of Luisa Marie (Montagano) Webber, wife of Thomas Webber of Pottstown and the late Ricky L. Feltman. He was of the catholic faith.

Jon was an Upattins School graduate in Glenmoore, PA...

Oct 27, 2020

Wilfred "Moxie" March Sr., 88, passed away October 27, 2020 in his Spring City residence.

He was married to Frances (Ondo) March for 62 years.

Moxie worked at the Phoenix Steel Corporation before working for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He later went on to become a maintenance and machine operator for PennDOT, where he was employed for 19 years before retiring.

Moxie's...

Oct 25, 2020

Oct 21, 2020

Stephen Takacs, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at The Berkshire Center in Exeter.

Stephen was married to the late Nancy (Kriebel) Takacs. He was a son of Mary (Minchack) and Steven Takacs.

He was a graduate of Pottsgrove High School. After high school he became an electrician and worked for Pottstown School District for over 25 years. Stephen enjoyed being...

Oct 19, 2020

Marjorie (Knopp) Christman, 76, wife of Lloyd Christman, of Stowe were married for 57 years. Marjorie passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her residence while surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Berardi) Knopp and the late Raymond Knopp.

In addition to Marjorie's love for her family, she enjoyed spoiling her...

Oct 19, 2020

Oct 17, 2020

Mary Ann (Bachmurski) Edleman, 89, formerly of Cherry Lane, Pottstown, recently of Amity Place, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was the loving wife of Robert Edleman. The couple married October 8, 1950 and celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Born in Pottstown on August 6, 1931, Mary Ann was a daughter of the late John and Stella (Kabzymiski)...

Oct 10, 2020

Vera M. Lessig, 98, widow of Bruce Lessig, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Manor Care, Pottstown. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Elsie (Dunlap) Orrs. Verna attended Warwick High School after graduation she attended West Chester University. Upon graduation she received her degree in music. She became part of the music department at Owen J....

Oct 8, 2020

Joni Ellen Queen, 64, of Douglassville, loving wife of Rodger Jay Scholle, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Reading Hospital.  Born November 11, 1956 in Williamsport, she was a daughter of the late Allen and Maxine (Wiles) Miller. Joni was a Daniel Boone High School graduate. She went on to Indiana Purdue University in Fort Wayne and graduated...

Oct 3, 2020

Michael J. Saraceni, age 96, of Pottstown, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Sanatoga Center. He was the loving husband of Marie (Petrucelli) Saraceni. Born in Pottstown on May 15, 1924, he was a son of the late Michael F. and Josephine (DeSantis) Saraceni. He graduated from Pottstown High School, Class of 1943. He proudly served our country in...

Sep 20, 2020

Phyllis L. Beasley, 66, of Pottstown passed away  last week at her residence. She was a daughter to the late Paul H. and Mildred (Beasley) Green Sr. She is survived by two sons; Chris and Troy Scott Beasley, a daughter Vanessa (Beasley) Holmes. Several brothers; Paul Jr. and Levy Green, Gordon F. Beasley, Robert, Fredrick, Lorenzo  and Mark Gibson. Phyllis...

Sep 17, 2020

Helen Koenig, 103, widow of Otto Koenig, passes away Thursday, Septmenber 17, 2020 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Harry and Katherine (Lightenburger) Hartwig. Helen is survived by two sons; Richard Koenig and wife Ellen, Gary Koenig with partner Mary Eckel, a daughter-in-law Joyce Koenig. Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is predeceased by one...

Sep 16, 2020

Dorothea (Motyko) Umstead, 85, widow of Richard Leroy Umstead, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Matyko. She is survived by a son Michael Umstead, husband of Suzanne. A daughter Kim McCabe, grandchildren Megan Ashlie Jones, wife of Taylor Jones, Michael Jacob Umstead, Collin, Kyle...

Sep 15, 2020

Sherry L. (Stewart) Staples, 51, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center, Norristown. She was a daughter of the late Eugene Jackson and Peggy (MacWilliams) Stewart. Sherry was a loving daughter and sister. She was known for living her life to the fullest. Left behind to cherish her memory are her mother, Peggy; brother,...