Obituaries

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Dorothy M. (Wright) Watson, 98, lifelong resident of Stowe, PA, entered eternal rest on Friday, January 31, 2025, joyfully reunited with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Known affectionately as "Mom Dot" or "Grandmom Dot" to all who loved her, she was a guiding light of faith, wisdom, and strength.

Born on May 26, 1926, she was a beloved daughter of...

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

Dorothy (Williams) Markley, born on June 19, 1933 left us on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Brandywine Living at the age of 91.

Born in Norristown, PA to the late Walter M. Williams and Catherine (Koons) Williams, Dorothy was married for 60 years to her high school beau the late William H. Markley. They lived their entire marriage in Audubon, PA...

Jan 28, 2025

Steven John Yarmush, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Valley Manor Rehabilitation and Care Center.

He is the son of Doris (Bear) and the late John M. "Ziggy" Yarmush.

Steven was an Eagles and Phillies sports fan. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, growing orchards and making his own honey. He was a collector of transistor radios, cocktail shakers and...

Jan 28, 2025

Michael P. Kriczky, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the Pottstown Hospital.

He was a son of the late Joseph J. and Mildred (Bitting) Kriczky Sr.

Michael is a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Philadelphia fan of the 76er's, Eagles and Phillies. Michael enjoyed playing basketball, especially with his son, one-on-one and in adult leagues. He played volleyball...

Jan 28, 2025

Marvin W. Thrasher Jr., 73, husband of the loving Antoinette M. (Morello), passed away January 28, 2025 at his residence.

He was a son of the late Ramona (Conklin), Marvin W. Thrasher Sr. and step father Fred P. Morton, who raised him as his own son.

Marvin is a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. He was born in Johnson City, New York and...

Jan 24, 2025

Jeffrey T. Shultz, 60, passed away on January 24, 2025 at the Reading Hospital.

He was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Pfingsten) Shultz.

Jeffrey leaves behind his memories to be cherished by his siblings: Robert J. Shultz (wife Diane) Christina M. Ravel (husband Barry), Carol A. Maynard (husband Leo) and longtime companion, Arlene Karnbach.

Along with his parents, Jeffrey is...

Jan 22, 2025

Susan Brown Mock, widow of Thomas A., Mock in 2011, Pottstown, passed away on January 22, 2025 at the Pottstown Hospital, after a month-long hospital stay.

She was a daughter of the late Gerald E. and Anna E. (Elantkowski) Brown, Susan was born and raised in the Pottsgrove and Pottstown areas. She graduated from Pottstown Schools in 1964.

As a local resident,...

Jan 15, 2025

Darrell Allison 50, passed away Wednesday, January 15 2025, at Reading Hospital.

He was the son of John Q. Baker and Linda Allison.

He leaves behind his memories to be cherished by his four children: Darrell Jr, Phoenix, Trinity, and Gabriel, sisters Tameka Alexander and Tia Baker, a nephew, Tyrell Conquest. Also, leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Darrell...

Jan 11, 2025

Mark Hirschfeld Lewis (aka PyD) left behind those he loved and cared deeply for on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, Mark is the son of Patricia Lewis (deceased), brother to Allison and Stewart Lewis (deceased), father to Hoelen Lewis, the joy of his life, and life partner to Marie Queen, his significant other of 42 years and mother of...

Jan 8, 2025

Jan 4, 2025

Carol B. Wallace, wife of the late Theodore Kaas, passed away January, 4, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was a daughter of the late William and Clara (Baxter) Wallace.

Carol enjoyed dancing and the beach. Her two favorite places to visit were Wildwood N.J. and Vero Beach in Florida. She would attend every event for her children...

Dec 31, 2024

Yvonne Marcella (Critzer) Stamm, 74, wife of William Stamm, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024

at the Phoenixville Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Marie (Garcia) Critzer.

Yvonne had a passion for art and painted 100s of folk-art theorem paintings. Yvonne was also an avid gardener and fond of creating distinct planters for each season. Over the course...

Dec 30, 2024

Raymond Nestorick Jr , age 70, of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania passed away on December 30, 2024 of heart failure.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Slobodin) Nestorick. He was a 1972 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School. Ray became a welder at Budd Company while helping his father on the family farm. In 1983...

Dec 23, 2024

Monday morning, December 23, 2024 our Latin dancing king, our 'fix-it' man, our jokester passed on peacefully, at home, surrounded by his adoring family. In a lifetime one seldom has the good fortune to meet someone like Cesar Bartra. Packed into his solid frame, hidden behind his bright brown eyes and tucked under his thick peppered dark hair – dwells...

Dec 18, 2024

Jose L. Hernandez Sr., 82, husband of the loving Herminia (Benitez) Hernandez, passed away December 18, 2024 at the Phoenixville Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was a son of the late Jose and Hope (Adorno) Hernandez.

Jose enjoyed being in the kitchen cooking family dinners. His hobby was building things from scratch. He liked Spanish dancing, older Spanish music and Spanish...

Dec 17, 2024

Gerald R Reigner passed away on December 17, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Russell and Evelyn Reigner.

He was a graduate of Boyertown Area High School, where he was on the Football and Track teams. He was Co-Captain of the track team his Senior year. He enlisted in the...

Dec 17, 2024

Nicolene E. Nailon, 90, wife of the late John J. Nailon, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Domenico V. and Cesidia (Marcantonio ) Yannessa.

She attended Pottstown schools and graduated from Pottstown High School in 1952. She married the...

Dec 16, 2024

Barbara "Bobbi" Kontra, 81, of Pottstown passed away at Manatawny Manor on Monday, December 16th.

Bobbi was born in Pottstown on June 29th, 1943, to her loving mother Helen Kontra. She grew up here and graduated from Pottstown High School in 1961. Bobbi went on to work as a buyer at World Travel for many years. In her free time, Bobbi...