Obituaries

Charlotte J. Brown

Charlotte J. Brown

Jan 21, 2019

Charlotte J. (Shafer) Brown, 73, widow of James H. Brown of Douglassville, PA passed away on Monday January 21, 2019 at Reading Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elida Missimer (Supplee) Shafer. Charlotte was a former employee of Boscov's.                                                                                                                  Surviving are three children Kevin M. Brown of Pottstown, PA; Christopher C. Brown...

Michael Lebon

Michael Lebon

Jan 20, 2019

Michael Lebon, 95, husband of the late Virgina (Yocom) Lebon of W. Cedarville Rd. N. Coventry Township passed away Sunday January 20, 2019 at his residence. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Jacob and Julia (Burak) Lebon. Michael was employed as a machinist by the Dana Corp. and was a US Army Veteran. Surviving are five...

Thomas G. Roberts

Thomas G. Roberts

Jan 16, 2019

Thomas G. Roberts, 91, Music Director Thomas G. Roberts Jr, 91, of Stowe, PA passed at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 16, 2019. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Tommaso and Maria (Mammarella) Roberts. Tom served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a band director and music department head...

James V Ottaviano

James V Ottaviano

Jan 11, 2019

James V. Ottaviano, Sr., beloved husband of the late Helen (Sperat) Ottaviano, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away at his home on January 11, 2019, at the age of 93. Born in Stowe, he was the son of the late Germano and Madeline (Canceliere) Ottaviano.                          He graduated from Pottstown H.S. in June 1943 and served his country from July...

John M. Mchugh

John M. Mchugh

Jan 10, 2019

John M. McHugh, 60, of Brookhaven, PA passed away on Thursday January 10, 2019 at his residence. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of John J. and Irene E. (Kovach) McHugh.                                                John had worked as a R.N. at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia for many years. He then worked at Pets First in Havertown, PA ....

Joyce Shillinger

Joyce Shillinger

Jan 10, 2019

Joyce M. (Mease) Shillinger , 96, widow of William A. Shillinger, Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, at Manatawny Manor. Born in Lebanon, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ida (Patches) Mease and George W. Mease. She was predeceased by brothers Victor J. and George A. Mease, both of Douglassville. As a teenager, Joyce performed dance...

Monica L. Sorg

Monica L. Sorg

Jan 8, 2019

Monica was known for her sense of humor and ability to lighten up any party. She absolutely earned the nickname "Bubbles."  She was also known for the amazing ability to start a great conversation with anyone: stranger on the street, server at a restaurant or anyone standing in line at any store. But she was also known for her fast...

Mary Ann Pollick

Mary Ann Pollick

Jan 2, 2019

Mary Ann (Gilbert) Pollick, 84, widow of Joseph F. Pollick of Wickerton Heights Pottstown, PA passed away at her residence on Wednesday January 2, 2019. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mary (Cihiy) Gilbert.                          Mary Ann was a retired switch board operator for Pottstown Borough Hall. She was a member of St. Aloysius...

Pauline A. Mcgee

Pauline A. Mcgee

Dec 23, 2018

Pauline A. McGee, 97, of Sanatoga Court, Lower Pottsgrove Township passed away at her residence on Sunday December 23, 2018. Born in Pottstown, PA she was a daughter of the late Edward A. and Gertrude (Cwienk) McGee.              Pauline was an executive secretary for the former Jacob's Aircraft Co. in Pottstown and for several Attorneys & Realtor's. She retired from the...

Leslie Henderson

Leslie Henderson

Dec 19, 2018

Leslie Henderson, 70, of Beech St. Pottstown, PA passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 224 Washington St. Reading, PA. Burial will be in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA. A viewing will be held Thursday from 9 A.M. to 10...

Evelyn M. Lastoskie

Evelyn M. Lastoskie

Dec 15, 2018

Evelyn M. (Yermalovich) Lastoskie, 88, widow of Albert A. Lastoskie of Pottstown, PA passed away on Saturday December 15, 2018 at her residence. Born in Shamokin, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Eva Yermalovich.     Evelyn was a hairdresser during her working career having operated a beauty salon at her residence. She was an active member of...

Ann Jane Dobry

Ann Jane Dobry

Dec 7, 2018

Ann Jane (Case) Dobry, 94, widow of Edward J. Dobry, Sr.  of Pottstown, PA passed away at her residence on Friday December 7, 2018. Ann Jane and Ed had been married for 65 years prior to his passing in 2011. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Earl and Rachel (Pyle) Case. Ann Jane had worked...

Mary M. Longaker

Mary M. Longaker

Dec 2, 2018

Mary M. Longaker, 89, formerly of Pottstown passed away Sunday December 2, 2018 at Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville. Born in Hazelton she was a daughter of the late John and Alice (Bayne) Melley. Surviving are two sisters Cecile M. Smale and Eileen Gothman. Predeceased by two sisters Alice Pol and Ellen Perkins. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of...

Mary C. Wilgeroth

Mary C. Wilgeroth

Dec 1, 2018

Mary C. Wilgeroth, age 96, passed Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Market Street Memory Care/ALF Melbourne, Florida. Mary was born on November 13, 1922, in Manhattan, NY. to Helen and George Dougherty. Not knowingly, she met the love of her life, George H. Wilgeroth, in Sunday school. They remained friends throughout their school years. They married after George returned from ...

Patricia F. Demko

Patricia F. Demko

Nov 28, 2018

Patricia F. Demko, 80, 0f Stowe, PA passed away on Thursday November 28, 2018 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Ashland, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Karabinos) Demko.    Patricia had worked for many years as a computer technician for Philco Ford and for Commodore Computers. She was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful...

Josephine S. Brzozowski

Josephine S. Brzozowski

Nov 23, 2018

Josephine S. (Gargulinski) Brzozowski, 78, wife of Joseph Z. Brzozowski of Pottstown, PA passed away on Friday November 23, 2018 at Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Joseph & Josephine were married for 58 years. Born in Siberia, Russia she was the daughter of the late Stanley Na Mary (Jacykowski) Gargulinski. Josephine was a clerical worker for Rutgers University. She was a...

Christy A. Christ

Christy A. Christ

Nov 22, 2018

Christy A. Christ, 86 ,former co-owner of the original Very Best Weiner Shop, 252 High St., Pottstown, and resident of Manatawny Manor, has departed this life to join his wife, Victoria, in their heavenly home with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Downingtown, PA, to parents Alexander and Teressa (Marmarou) Christ, he graduated from Downingtown High School where...

L. Lynda Juhasz

L. Lynda Juhasz

Nov 14, 2018

L. Lynda Juhasz, 69, wife of Joseph L. Juhasz of Douglassville, PA passed away on Wednesday November 14, 2018.  Linda and her husband Joseph had been married for 47 years. Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas and Margaret Sue (Miles) Miller. Linda had worked as a claims examiner at the Pottstown Unemployment Office...

Frederick W. Messer

Frederick W. Messer

Nov 13, 2018

Frederick W. Messer (September 14, 1924-November 13, 2018) Frederick (Fritz) W. Messer, 94, of Pottstown, widower of Margaret I.(Harbacs) died November 13, 2018 at the Southeastern Veterans Center, Spring City, PA. Born in Kenilworth, he was the son of the late Ernest and Laura (Kienle) Messer. Fritz attended Pottsgrove High School.  He served in the U.S. Navy a Gunners Mate...

Robert G. Bickel

Robert G. Bickel

Nov 8, 2018

Robert G. Bickel, Sr., 86, husband of Anita E. (Prellinger) Bickel of Pottstown, PA passed away on Thursday November 8, 2018 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Womelsdorf, PA he was the son of the late Harvey and Mary Elizabeth (Yiengst) Bickel. Mr. Bickel had worked as a computer specialist for many years in the Philadelphia area. He loved to play...