Obituaries

Dec 16, 2024

David A. DeFrancesco passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dominick & Mary DeFrancesco. He leaves behind his brother Dennis (Judy) and niece Julie Fletcher (Joe), and their three kids, as well as three cousins. And many friends who are really gonna miss this guy.

The government says he was 71 years old,...

Dec 14, 2024

Carrie E. McAlpine, 90, of Pottstown, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.

Carrie was born on August 2nd, 1934 to Eroy and Carrie Phillips in Douglass, Georgia. Carrie grew up there with her 10 siblings: the late Eddlee, Ocie, Simon, Lamar, John, and Kemp Phillips; and her surviving sisters, Marianne Brownie, Jenny Young, and Margie Sanders.

Carrie graduated...

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

Dorothy Macomber, 83, of Pottstown, passed away in her residence on December 5th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born in Stowe, PA to her parents Wes and Ruth Clark. She grew up there alongside her four sisters, the late Shirley Hanley, wife of Carl; Ruth Ann Haag, wife of Buster; Barbara Webb, wife of Bill; and her sole...

Dec 2, 2024

Hector M. "Papo" Nieves Jr., 62, of Pottstown, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2024 at the Lankenau Medical Center.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the Hector M. Nieves Sr., and Merida Arana.

Papo was the beloved husband of Iris H. (Rosa) Nieves, with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage.

He was employed by John Middleton Co. as an Industrial...

Dec 1, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Francis Perrott, 81 years old, born in Beaver Falls, PA, on the sixth of February, 1943. John passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of November 20, 2024.

John was beloved husband of 44 years to Paula (High); a loving father to his three sons, Bradley Perrott of Sarasota,...

Nov 17, 2024

Nov 5, 2024

Barbara (Buchert) Hornberger, 84, wife of the late William Hornberger, passed away November 5, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital.

She was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Moses) Buchert.

Barbara liked camping and going on bus trips; especially to the casinos. She had a talent for crocheting and crafting. Once she was finished with her craft, Barbara would go to...

Nov 5, 2024

Timothy John Keane, 66, passed away peacefully on November, 5, 2024 at his residence with his family by his side.

He is the son of Dorothy (Burns) and the late Alfred Keane.

Tim was a lifelong music lover, who spent his time attending concerts and adding to his personal music collection. He enjoyed vacationing by the beach or skiing in the mountains...

Nov 4, 2024

JoAnn E. Sweet, 93, of Brittany Pointe Estates in Lansdale, PA, formerly of Woodloch Springs, PA, Sanibel Island, FL, Scotch Plains, NJ, and Linden, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. Born in Muskegon, MI, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Emil and Alfhild ( Johansson) Berg.

JoAnn was a devoted wife to her late husband, George Sweet, and...

Nov 2, 2024

Kenneth C. Mast Sr., 65, passed away on November 2, 2024, at Reading Hospital.

Born and raised in Pottstown, PA. He was a son of the late Marjorie (Brown), Mother, Kenneth M. Mast, Father and Shirley (Heidenreich), Stepmother.

Kenneth was a loving son, father, grandfather and friend. Kenneth leaves behind his memories to be cherished by his five children; Paul J. Mast,...

Oct 29, 2024

Oct 10, 2024

Cecilia R. (Demko) Bazela, 84, wife of the loving Jesse N. Bazela for 59 years, passed away on October 10, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was a daughter of John and Anna (Karabinos) Demko.

She came from a large family and was the youngest of sixteen children. Cecilia loved having all her brothers, sisters and relatives over to...

Oct 9, 2024

James Earnel "Jimmy" Kehler , 58, husband of the loving Diane (Rehr) Kehler, passed away at his residence with his wife by his side.

He is the son of Dorothy (Brandel) and the late Earnel J. Kehler Jr.

He had a love for motorcycles and a love for life , helping anyone in need. Being a cook was a journey of trying...

Oct 8, 2024

Mary C. "Connie" Stoudt, 73, loving wife of Richard Stoudt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of the late Edward S. and Alice (Bulla) Eshmont.

Connie was an operating room nurse at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center for most of her 43-year nursing career. On retirement...

Oct 5, 2024

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Sep 12, 2024

Battista Turlington, 69, of Newport News, VA, beloved sister, aunt, and dear friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2024. She passed away peacefully at the Hampton VA Medical Center in Virginia after valiantly battling breast cancer.   Battista was born June 13, 1955, in Pottstown, PA, to the late Isaac Thomas Turlington and Julia Catherine...