Obituaries

Donald L. Johnson

Donald L. Johnson

Nov 19, 2016

Donald L. Johnson, 63, husband of Katie Mae (Pope) Johnson of Pottstown, PA passed away on Saturday November 19, 2016 at his residence. Born in Amherst, Virginia he was the son of the late John Duvall and Egenia (Johnson) Vaughn. Donald had worked for Dana Corporation first in Reading, PA for twenty years and then in Pottstown for five years....

Debora A. Bukey

Debora A. Bukey

Nov 18, 2016

Debora Bukey, age 57, died on November 18, 2016 at her home in Pottstown, PA. She was welcomed into a loving family helmed by Harriet Stahre and Robert Donovan on February 13, 1959 and enjoyed a raucous upbringing surrounded by her siblings. Debbie attended Boyertown Area High School and then set off down the path that would shape her life...

Jack Artz

Jack Artz

Nov 12, 2016

Jack Floyd Artz, formerly of Pottstown passed away on November 12 at Manor Care in Sinking Spring. Born in Reading on July 29, 1926, to the late Clarence B. and Naomi E. (Floyd) Artz, he is survived by a daughter, Kim A. Artz, Reading and brothers Eugene W., Reading and Robert C. (Maureen), Peachtree City, GA. He was predeceased by...

Sophia L. Ferenz

Sophia L. Ferenz

Nov 9, 2016

Sophia L. Ferenz, 92, widow of Frank A. Ferenz, Sr. of Stowe, PA passed away on Wednesday November 9, 2016 at Keystone Villa in Douglassville, PA . Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Fedor and Tekla Fuga. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School in the class of 1942. Sophia was a member of...

Damon Trimble

Damon Trimble

Nov 7, 2016

Damon Trimble, 39, husband of Jessica M. (Woodley) Trimble passed away on Monday November 7, 2016 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA he is the son of Richard D. Trimble and his wife Ellen of Mt. Union, PA and Carolyn Trimble wife of Victor Austin of Pottstown, PA. Surviving with his wife and parents are two daughters...

Rhea Jeanette Yednock

Rhea Jeanette Yednock

Nov 6, 2016

Rhea Jeanette Yednock, 87, widow of Thomas J. Yednock of Pottstown, PA passed away on Sunday November 6, 2016 at Manor Care in Pottstown, PA . Born in Birdsboro, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Olivia (Hamilton) Shaner. Rhea was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C. Pottstown, PA . She was also a member of...

Dolores T. Koren

Dolores T. Koren

Oct 29, 2016

Dolores T. (Etzel) Koren, 88, widow of Francis J. Koren of Pottstown, PA passed away on Saturday October 29, 2016 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael T. and Theresa K. (Winterstein) Etzel. Dolores had worked as a secretary for the Hill School in Pottstown, PA for 22 years until...

Patricia A. Glanski

Patricia A. Glanski

Oct 26, 2016

Patricia A. (Oxenford) Glanski, 78, widow of Lawrence Glanski of Riverside Drive, North Coventry Township passed away on Wednesday October 26, 2016 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Pysarok) Oxenford. Patricia was a life member of the Lower Pottsgrove Sportsman's Assocoation. She was an avid Washington Redskins...

Cynthia L. Pennypacker

Cynthia L. Pennypacker

Oct 15, 2016

Cynthia (Behning) Pennypacker, 56 wife of Dave Pennypacker passed away on Saturday October 15, 2016 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Libertyville, Illinois February 22, 1960, Mrs. Pennypacker was the daughter of John Behning and Margaret (Blythe) Behning. Mrs. Pennypacker was a loving wife and Homemaker, she enjoyed going to the beach, visiting lighthouses...

Barbara A. Strobel

Barbara A. Strobel

Oct 14, 2016

Barbara A. Strobel, 75, beloved wife and mother of nine children passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 14, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was married to James P. Strobel for 54 years. Born in Fullerton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Esther (Breitfeld) Kotcher. She graduated as Saluatorian from Whitehall High School and...

Anne N. O'Dell

Anne N. O'Dell

Oct 12, 2016

Anne N. (Noll) O'Dell , 95, widow of Douglas V. O'Dell, Sr. of Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2016 at Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA . Born in Reading, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Peters) Noll. After graduating from the nursing program at Pottstown Hospital she worked as a nurse during World...

Jean Toroney

Jean Toroney

Oct 12, 2016

Jean Toroney, 89, widow of Michael Toroney of Manor Care Pottstown, PA passed away on Wednesday October 12, 2016 at Manor Care. Born in Earlville, PA she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Stauffer). She had been employed as a laborer at Reynolds Manufacturing of Boyertown, PA for 30 years until her retirement in 1998. She was a member...

Helen M. Grayouskie

Helen M. Grayouskie

Oct 5, 2016

Helen M. (Mondik) Grayouskie, 89, wife of Stanley P. Grayouskie of Keystone Villa, Douglassville, PA passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Keystone Villa. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Petruny) Mondik. Helen had worked in the shipping department of Stanley G. Flagg's Company formerly of Stowe, PA for many years....

Philip G. Keogh

Philip G. Keogh

Sep 25, 2016

Philip G. Keogh, Jr., 73, husband of Karen M. (Bunt) Keogh of Lewes, DE and formerly of Sanatoga, PA passed away on Sunday September 25, 2016 at Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA . Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Philip G. Keogh, Sr. and Grace T. (Steffler) Keogh. Philip was a graduate of LaSalle College in...

Susan Marie Kochu

Susan Marie Kochu

Sep 24, 2016

Susan Marie (Torak) Kochu, 61, wife of James A. Kochu of Boyertown, PA passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Eastern Regional Medical Center, Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia, PA Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late George M. and Theresa M. (Robb) Torak. Susan was a member of St. Columbkill R.C.C., 200...

Lisa Ann Chomnuk

Lisa Ann Chomnuk

Sep 21, 2016

Lisa Ann Chomnuk, 60 Lisa Ann Chomnuk, formerly of Pottstown, died September 21 with her family by her side. Born and raised in Pottstown, Lisa most recently lived at Chester Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing in Malvern. She was a graduate of Pottstown High School. Lisa is survived by her brother Michael and her sister Tamara, both of Pottstown, and her...

Elsie Anzulewicz

Elsie Anzulewicz

Sep 17, 2016

Elsie Anzulewicz passed away on Saturday September 17, 2016. Elsie was born in Swindon, England and is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Anzulewicz. During World War II Elsie met the love of her life, Joseph Anzulewicz while he was serving in the armed forces and stationed at Chiseldon Camp, which was the first British Camp to receive American...

Rose V. Mihalcik

Rose V. Mihalcik

Sep 5, 2016

Rose V. (Ochrymowicz) Mihalcik, 96, widow of George Mihalcik of the Berkshire Center, Exeter Township passed away on Monday September 5, 2016 at the Berkshire Center. Born in Manayunk, PA she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Valeria (Polakowski) Ochrymowicz. Mrs. Mihalcik had worked as a button- holer for the Pottstown Public Shirt Works formerly of Pottstown, PA...

Preston L. Burns

Preston L. Burns

Aug 20, 2016

Preston L. Burns, 41, of Pottstown, PA passed away at his residence on Saturday August 20, 2016. Born in Pottstown, PA he is the son of James L. Burns and Shirley L. (Stanley). Preston is also survived by a step-mother Joye (Mace) Burns. Preston was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed watching and attending games. He especially enjoyed spending time...

Carol Ann Bender

Carol Ann Bender

Aug 16, 2016

Carol Ann (Walker) Bender, 59, wife of Larry L. Bender of Stowe, PA passed away on Tuesday August 16, 2016 at Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late George W. and Mary Jane (Byler) Walker. Carol Ann had worked in the cafeteria of Franklin School in the Pottstown School District for...