Obituaries

Howard E. Smith

Howard E. Smith

Aug 18, 2020

Howard E. Smith passed away peacefully on August 18, 2020 at Abington Hospice at Warminster in Warminster, PA . Born in Conshohocken, PA he was the son of Elwood and Marian (Minnick) Smith. Howard was a mechanic in one way or another his whole life, including his time in the Army during the Korean War.  He loved boating, fishing, and...

Joan E. Mooney

Joan E. Mooney

Aug 16, 2020

Joan E. (Tighe) Mooney, 86, of Hershey, PA passed away on August 16, 2020 at Country Meadows in Hershey, PA.  She was the wife of the late Albert J. Mooney married on November 5, 1955.  Joan was born in Pottstown, PA, on July 22nd, 1934.  She leaves behind five children, Jerome B. Mooney of Fremont, NC, Lawrence D. Mooney, wife...

Catherine May Derecola

Catherine May Derecola

Aug 9, 2020

Catherine May (Wilhelm) Derecola, 69, wife of Joseph J. Derecola, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at First Health Hospice Care of Pinehurst in North Carolina.

She is a daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Miller) Wilhelm.

Cathy was born in Pottstown on September 21, 1950. After completing school she worked at Shop-Rite Supermarket for fifteen years. Later, Cathy went to...

John Edward Matalavage

John Edward Matalavage

Aug 6, 2020

John Edward Matalavage, 74, of Rockwood, went to be with the Lord on Aug. 6, 2020. John was born May 6, 1946, in Shenandoah, PA to John E. Matalavage, Sr. and Frances C. Piaskowski. He attended St. Pius X High School through his Junior year and went on to graduate from Pottstown Senior High School. In addition to his parents...

Janet Alex

Janet Alex

Jul 20, 2020

Janet (Moulder) Alex was born to the late Mildred (Bush) Moulder and Raymond Moulder in Pottstown on September 18, 1942.  She passed away gently in her sleep at home on the morning of her mother's birthday, July 20, 2020, after a two-year battle with cancer; she was 77 years young. Janet was a 1960 graduate of Pottstown High School and...

Sonia Urban

Sonia Urban

Jul 19, 2020

Sonia Cimbalista Urban, wife of John M. Urban, was the daughter of Mary and Paul Cimbalista. She graduated from Pottstown High School in 1953 and West Chester Teachers College in 1957.  She taught elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, Harlingen, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas.  She retired after 20 years teaching at St. Aloysius Catholic School in Pottstown. She and her...

Catherine Kasha Query

Catherine Kasha Query

Jul 18, 2020

Catherine (Kasha) Query passed away following a brief hospitalization on Saturday, July 18th. She was 91 years of age. She was survived by a daughter, Cindy Karver (wife of Jeff Karver), and two sons, Louie (husband of Luane Query) and Matthew Query (husband of Patti Query), a daughter-in-law, Johanna Query, was predeceased by a son Kenny Query, and a daughter...

Geraldine Deery

Geraldine Deery

Jul 7, 2020

Geraldine E. Deery, 83, wife of George F. Deery, of Sycamore Dr., Pottstown, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Season Hospice, Phoenixville. Born in Jersey City, NJ., she was a daughter of the late Harold and Natalie (Kopcienski) Corcoran. Surviving are two sons; Harold Deery and George K. Deery, a daughter Donna Noecker, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one...

Howard R. Williamson

Howard R. Williamson

Jul 6, 2020

Howard R. Williamson, 90, widower of Marie (O'Reilly) Williamson of North Coventry Township passed away peacefully on Monday July 6, 2020. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Howard R. and Ida M. (Desrosiers) Williamson. Howard had received a BA degree in economics from Boston College. He had worked as a Credit Manager for various companies...

Kathleen Martin

Kathleen Martin

Jun 28, 2020

Kathleen M. Martin - Healer, Mother, Hero Kathleen "Kathy" M. (Green) Martin, 67, loving wife of Gregory "Greg" Martin, passed away peacefully, with her family, at her residence in North Coventry on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the first of eight children of the late Edward and Margaret (Dunn) Green. Surviving are her husband, Greg;...

Regina C. Tucker

Regina C. Tucker

Jun 23, 2020

Regina C. Tucker, devoted wife of William E. Tucker Sr., of Shaner Dr., Pottstown, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA., she was a daughter of the late David and Helen (Coyne) Oberley. Regina was a loving mother to her children: W. Eric Tucker Jr., David J. Tucker, Cheryl R. D'Aiello and Sharon L....

Rickie A. Ray

Rickie A. Ray

Jun 11, 2020

Rickie A. Ray, 62, husband of Annette M. (Lenhart) Ray of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of Helen E. (Hrubochak and the late John J. Ray. Rickie was a machine operator for Dana Corporation in Pottstown, PA for many years.  He was an avid golfer....

George F. Quinter

George F. Quinter

May 29, 2020

George F. Quinter, Sr., 78, husband of Patricia A. (Heck) Quinter of Gilbertsville, PA & formerly of Pottstown, PA passed away on Friday May 29, 2020 at his residence. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late George Edward and Rosa (Fox) Quinter. George was a 1959 graduate of the former St. Pius X High School. George...

John P. Mccarthy

John P. Mccarthy

May 27, 2020

John P. McCarthy, 56, of Baumstown Road, Birdsboro, PA passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late John F. and Anna M. (Kellerman) McCarthy. John had worked in machine maintenance for Dana Corporation in Pottstown, PA for many years. He was a member of...

Margaret A. Horchak

Margaret A. Horchak

May 24, 2020

Margaret A. Horchak, 71, widow of Andrew R. Horchak of Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, East Coventry Township passed away on Sunday May 24, 2020. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Thelma (Kase) Auman. Margaret had been employed in the housekeeping department of Pottstown Hospital for 34 years.  She was a member of...

Robert J. Rainey

Robert J. Rainey

May 12, 2020

Robert John Rainey, 92, passed away due to natural causes on May 12, 2020, at his home Dizzy Pig Farm in Elverson, PA, surrounded by family. Robert Rainey was born on October 8, 1927, in Philadelphia to Irish immigrants Robert and Mary (Salter) Rainey.  He graduated from LaSalle High School as a star football player and matriculated to the University...

Joanne M Kolsch

Joanne M Kolsch

May 12, 2020

Joanne M. Kolsch, 73, wife of Richard Kolsch of Kepler Rd., Pottstown passed away Tuesday, May 12,2020 at the Pottstown Hospital. Born in Norristown, PA., she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Lotti (Kolpak) Cielecki. She was employed as a Teacher at the Sacred Heart School in Royersford. Surviving with her husband are two daughters; Erica Levitt and...

Helena Gould

Helena Gould

May 12, 2020

Helena M. Gould passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020 at the Sanatoga Center with her daughter by her side. She was born November 11, 1933 in Reading, PA. Her parents were Walter & Katie Shupp. She attended the Cornerstone Prayer & Worship where she was Mother of the Church. She was a homemaker and took care of most of...

Joan A. Anzulewicz

Joan A. Anzulewicz

May 12, 2020

Joan A. (Hank) Anzulewicz, 76, wife of Paul J. Anzulewicz of Pottstown, PA passed away at Pottstown Hospital Tower Health on Tuesday May 12, 2020. Born in Pennsburg, PA . Joan had worked as a bartender during her working career. She was a life member of the Pottstown VFW, a life member of the Pottstown German Club and a life...

Paula Anne Souder

Paula Anne Souder

May 10, 2020

Paula Anne Souder, 64, born on May 9, 1956 in Nuremberg, Germany was a beloved daughter of the late Wilmer and Marjorie Souder, passed into Heaven on May 10, 2020. She died of complications of Alzheimer's disease.

It takes a large family to create someone as loving and kind as Paula. Wilmer and Marjorie were joined in these efforts by family...