Obituaries

Elizabeth Polinitz

Elizabeth Polinitz

Jul 27, 2015

Elizabeth Theresa (Bolognese) Polinitz, 89, of Pottstown, PA passed away on July 27, 2015 at Genesis Health Care (Pennsburg Manor). Elizabeth (Betty) was born on November 17, 1925 in Pottstown. She was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria Nicola (DiRenzo) Bolognese. Betty was a member of St. Aloysius Church in Pottstown since her baptism in 1925. She enjoyed...

Paul W. Galloway

Paul W. Galloway

Jul 7, 2015

Paul W. Galloway, Jr., 81, husband of Barbara D. (Dickinson) Galloway of Pottstown, PA passed away on Tuesday July 7, 2015 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Paul W. & Frances (Lewalski) Galloway, Sr. Paul had worked as a Mercedes Benz mechanic for Red Kieffer Auto Repairs for...

Edward S. Skokowski

Edward S. Skokowski

Jul 2, 2015

Edward S. Skokowski, Sr., 84, loving husband of Annabelle M. (Petzer) Skokowski for the past 58 years, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Thursday July 2, 2015 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA, Ed was the son of the late Frank R. and Juliana (Rutkowski) Skokowski. Edward was a tool & die maker for the former Doehler-Jarvis...

Dorothy M. Mcalpine

Dorothy M. Mcalpine

Jun 29, 2015

Dorothy M. McAlpine, 80, wife of Eugene H. McAlpine, Sr. of King Street, Pottstown, PA passed away at her residence on Monday June 29, 2015. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of Mollie Arington. Dorothy worked as a mental health aide at the former Pennhurst Center and then as a teacher's aide for the Chester County School District...

Charles L. Sluzenski

Charles L. Sluzenski

Jun 25, 2015

Charles L. Sluzenski Jr. 75, husband of Joan (Koren) Sluzenski of Cherry Tree Crossing Breingsville, PA passed away Thursday June 25, 2015 at his residence. Born in New Brunswick, NJ he was the son of the late Charles L. Sr. and Mary (Skripko) Sluzenski. Charles was the owner of West Point Machine Products. Surviving are sons Charles L. Sluzenski III,...

Filomena M. Lloyd

Filomena M. Lloyd

Jun 14, 2015

Filomena "Fannie" M. (DeAngelo) Lloyd, 96, widow of Asa R. Lloyd of Coventry Manor Nursing Home , South Coventry Township, and formerly of Maple Street, Pottstown, PA went to be with the Lord on Sunday June 14, 2015 at Coventry Manor Nursing Home. Born in New York, New York she was the daughter of the late Felice and Rafael (Sanzeri)...

Martin Joseph Dobbs

Martin Joseph Dobbs

Jun 9, 2015

Martin Joseph Dobbs, 64, of Moser Road, Pottstown, PA passed away at his residence on Tuesday June 9, 2015. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Frank A. and Rosamond K. (Heil) Dobbs. Martin had worked as a toll collector for the PA Turnpike for seventeen years. He was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C. Pottstown,...

Harold E. Mowery

Harold E. Mowery

Jun 9, 2015

Harold E. Mowery, 84, of Farmington Avenue Pottstown, PA passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2015 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Shamokin, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Mowery. Harold had been a shop foreman for Overnite Transportation Company for 17 years. He then worked as a handyman for Farmington Woods Apartments in...

Kenneth M. Anthony

Kenneth M. Anthony

Jun 4, 2015

Kenneth M. Anthony, 85, husband of Phyllis (Casale) Anthony of Pottstown, PA passed away on Thursday June 4, 2015 at the Coatesville Veteran Affairs Medical Center Hospice Coatesville, PA . Born in Hazleton, PA he was the son of the late Mahlon R. and Helen C. (Silvernell) Anthony. Ken was a technical illustrator for Sanders & Thomas Company in Pottstown,...

Vincent P. Grace

Vincent P. Grace

May 27, 2015

Vincent P. Grace, 90, widower of Juleann (Haughney) Grace of Prospect Street, Pottstown, PA passed away at his residence on Wednesday May 27, 2015. Born in Heckscherville, PA he was the son of the late James J. and Mary T. (Hart) Grace. Mr. Grace had worked as a bookkeeper for the former Snow King Frozen Foods in Stowe, PA ....

Lillie Roadcap

Lillie Roadcap

May 23, 2015

Lillie Roadcap, 82, widow of George W. Roadcap Sr. of Lewes, DE passed away Saturday May 23, 2015 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, De. Born in Parkerford, PA she was a daughter of the late George and Stella (Keeley) Sellers. Surviving is a son Robert Trimble, Douglassville. Daughters Sandra widow of Thomas Fanrak, Fredericksburg, VA and Karen wife of Kenneth...

Dennis J. Owens

Dennis J. Owens

May 17, 2015

Dennis J. Owens, 65, husband of Maryanne T. (Yannessa) Owens of Lower Pottsgrove Township passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late William J. and Ruth P. (Quay) Owens, Sr. Denny was Vice President of Finance for Mayer Pollock Steel Corporation of...

Philomena L. Williams

Philomena L. Williams

May 17, 2015

Philomena L. (Lucidi) Williams, 83, widow of Morgan J. "Willie" Williams, Jr. passed away on Sunday May 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital, Langhorne, PA . Born in Stowe, PA she was the daughter of the late Sante and Elisa (Aurini) Lucidi. Philomena had worked as the executive secretary to the director of the Pottstown Y.M.C.A. She then worked as...

Mildred Ruffin

Mildred Ruffin

May 11, 2015

Mildred (Whitehurst) Ruffin, 81, widow of Thomas D. Ruffin, Sr. passed away on Monday May 11, 2015 at her residence on Lincoln Avenue in Pottstown, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late William and Della (Arrington) Whitehurst. Mildred was a charter member of Invictus Ministries 79 North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA. She also served...

Marilyn A. Yergey

Marilyn A. Yergey

May 5, 2015

Marilyn A. (Harvey) Yergey, 70, widow of Bruce R. Yergey of Palmerton, PA and formerly of Pottstown, PA passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at her daughter's residence in Palmerton, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Lillian (Brightbill) Harvey. Marilyn was a member of the Holy Trinity Club of Pottstown,...

Josephine S. Whitcraft

Josephine S. Whitcraft

May 2, 2015

Josephine S. Whitcraft, 94, widow of Joseph Whitcraft, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Manatawny Manor Assisted Living, Pottstown. Better known to many as "Aunt Jo" by the extended family of her caregiver, Kathy (Kate) Kumitis, she was loved by many. Surviving family include nieces and nephews with great and great-great nieces and nephews. Born on December 30, 1920...

Frances Stoudt

Frances Stoudt

May 1, 2015

Frances (Horst) Stoudt, 94, widow of William W. Stoudt, formerly of Pottstown, PA passed away on Friday May 1, 2015 at Sanatoga Center, Lower Pottsgrove Township. Born in Stowe, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Albina (Kozlowski) Horst. Surviving is a son James Stoudt of Boyertown, PA and a son Larry Stoudt husband of Jeanne of...

Annette M. Childers

Annette M. Childers

Apr 17, 2015

Annette M. (Mack) Childers, 71, of Pottstown, wife of Larry Childers, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, FL. Friends and relatives are invited to her funeral services Thursday, April 23 with the viewing from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and mass at 11 both at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish church, Swamp Pike, Limerick. Interment will be...

Dolores Ann Yost

Dolores Ann Yost

Apr 14, 2015

Dolores Ann "Dolly" (Dzambik) Yost, 80, widow of Robert James Yost of Riverside Drive, North Coventry Township passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2015 at Manor Care of Pottstown, PA . Born in Johnstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Tacar) Dzambik. Dolores was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C. Pottstown, PA . Surviving is...

Rose Gramata

Rose Gramata

Mar 16, 2015

Rose (Shebelock) Gramata, 89, widow of John Gramata, Sr. of Cherry Street, Pottstown, PA passed away on Monday March 16, 2015 at Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry Township. Born in Harwood, PA she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Volk) Shebelock. Rose was a folder for the Lincoln Underwear Company formerly of Pottstown, PA . She...