Obituaries

Margaret I. Messer

Margaret I. Messer

Feb 2, 2014

Margaret I. (Harbacs), 84, of Pottstown, wife of Frederick Messer died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry. Born in Stowe she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Zueno) Harbacs. Margaret, a 1947 graduate o0f Pottsgrove High School, was employed at the former George Hudick Welding Shop for 10 years, then at...

Jacqueline M. Kanaskie

Jacqueline M. Kanaskie

Jan 30, 2014

Jacqueline M. Kanaskie, 82, wife of Charles E. Kanaskie, who she was married to for 63 years of Pottstown, PA died Thursday January 30, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Shamokin, PA she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Clara Danilowski. Jacqueline had worked for Philco Ford for five years and then for twenty-six years for...

Eleanor Kuterbach

Eleanor Kuterbach

Jan 27, 2014

Eleanor (Colatosti) Kuterbach, 86, of Stowe passed away suddenly at Pottstown Hospital on Monday January 27, 2014. She is survived by her daughter Francine Fulton, wife of Mike Fulton of North Coventry Township and a grandson, Michael Fulton, Jr. Her son, Eugene Kuterbach, preceded her in death on Sunday January 18, 2014. She is also survived by her sisters, Elsie...

Eugene Kuterbach

Eugene Kuterbach

Jan 19, 2014

Eugene Kuterbach, 57, of Stowe, PA passed away suddenly at Phoenixville Hospital on Sunday January 19, 2014. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor (Colatosti) Kuterbach, widow of Henry Kuterbach of Stowe, PA; a sister, Francine Fulton, wife of Mike Fulton of North Coventry; and a nephew, Michael Fulton, Jr. A graduate of St. Pius X High School in Pottstown,...

Gerald M. Weller

Gerald M. Weller

Jan 10, 2014

Gerald M. Weller, 69, husband of Patricia (Clemens) Weller of Pottstown, PA died Friday January 10, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Boyertown he was the son of the late Caleb & Edna (Clouser) Weller. Surviving with his wife are eight children Gerald M. Weller, Jr. of Exeter, PA, Anna wife of John Butterfield Douglassville, PA, Elizabeth (Betsy)...

Margaret G. Buck

Margaret G. Buck

Jan 8, 2014

Margaret G. "Mickey" Buck, 67, widow of William K. Buck of Douglassville, PA passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2014 at her residence. Born in Pottstown, PA , she was the daughter of the late George W. and Margaret A. (Maddona) Bush. Mickey was an administrative assistant for Sanders & Thomas for 29 years. She then worked in the same...

Jerrold J Stone

Jerrold J Stone

Jan 7, 2014

Jerrold J. Stone, 78, widower of Rosemarie (Mason) Stone and husband of Kathleen (Irwin) Stone of Boyertown, PA died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at his residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late William and Margaret L. (McEvoy) Stone. Surviving with his wife Kathleen are three sons Christopher M. Stone husband of Connie of Moravia, Iowa,...

Emily Ann Scott

Emily Ann Scott

Dec 31, 2013

Emily Ann Scott, 70, widow of Paul M. Scott of Glasgow Street, Pottstown, PA passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at her residence. Born in Roxboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Edith Davis Clemons. Emily was a graduate of Person County High School in Roxboro, NC . She was a homemaker for many years and then worked...

John J. Birmingham

John J. Birmingham

Dec 30, 2013

John "Jack" J. Birmingham, 79, husband of Shirley A. (Kulp) Birmingham of Douglassville, PA died suddenly on Monday December 30, 2013. Jack married Shirley, his childhood sweetheart, almost 59 years ago. Born in Shenandoah, PA he was the son of the late John J. and Helen E. (Shustack) Birmingham, Sr. Jack was a pipe fitter and welder throughout the Pottstown...

Helen P. Levengood

Helen P. Levengood

Dec 30, 2013

Helen P. Levengood, 92, widow of Leo A. Levengood of Parkhouse Providence Pointe, Royersford, PA died Monday December 30, 2013 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, PA she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Ann (Lisowski) Luczkowski. Helen was a machine operator for Kiwi Manufacturing Co. of Douglassville, PA for twenty-five years. She was a member of...

Eileen Bunt Schlegel

Eileen Bunt Schlegel

Dec 28, 2013

Eileen Bunt Schlegel, 65, of Pottstown, PA passed away Saturday December 28, 2013 at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Thomas Beveridge and Margaret (Lutes) Bunt. Eileen has held various positions with the Parks and Recreation Department of Pottstown, PA for eighteen years where she was currently the director. In her spare time,...

Mary Grace Panfile

Mary Grace Panfile

Dec 25, 2013

Mary Grace (Scheffler) Panfile, widow of Alfred A. Panfile who was her high school sweetheart and husband for sixty-six years, of Schwenk Road, Upper Pottsgrove Township, died Wednesday December 25, 2013 at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 16, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Samuel R. and Eva (McGuirk) Scheffler. Mary Grace was a lifetime...

Steven C. Miller

Steven C. Miller

Dec 19, 2013

Steven C. Miller, 37, husband of Lee Ann passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2013 in Pottstown, PA . Born in Doylestown, PA, he was the son of Rosemarie D. (Duffy) Holland of Chapel Hill, NC and the late George Miller. Steven is also survived by his step-father Dennis Holland also of Chapel Hill, NC . Steven attended Morningstar...

Jane Elizabeth Henry

Jane Elizabeth Henry

Dec 11, 2013

Jane Elizabeth Henry, 88, widow of Robert W. Henry of Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry Township and formerly of Warren St., Pottstown, PA died Wednesday December 11, 2013 at Manatawny Manor. Born in Scranton, PA , she was the daughter of the late Howard T. and Sarah A. (Neville) Fetterhoff. Jane had been a volunteer for Birthright of Pottstown...

Jon L. Jarrett

Jon L. Jarrett

Dec 9, 2013

Jon L. Jarrett, Sr., 71, of East Cedarville Road, North Coventry Township died Monday December 9, 2013 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Louise (Durrick) Jarrett. Jon had worked in the maintenance department of Wyeth Laboratories in Malvern, PA for 25 years until his retirement. He was...

Walter J Nodolski

Walter J Nodolski

Dec 5, 2013

Walter J. Nodolski, 82, widower of Rosanne M. (Durchin) Nodolski of North Adams Street, Pottstown, PA passed away on Thursday December 5, 2013 at Manor Care, Pottstown, PA . Born in Bridgeport, PA, he was the son of the late John and Alice ( Kozak ) Nodolski. Walter had worked at Robinson Clay, formerly of Pottstown and as an optician...

Charles F. Funk

Charles F. Funk

Nov 29, 2013

Charles F. Funk, 79, husband of Fabiola (Perez-Caldas) Funk of Birdsboro, PA passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence. Born in New Berlinville, PA , he was the son of the late Charles D. & Alice R. (Moser) Funk. Charles was a quality control inspector for the Neapco Company of Pottstown, PA for 32 years until his...

Clara A. Barr

Clara A. Barr

Nov 28, 2013

Clara A. Barr, 81, widow of Paul R. Barr, Sr. of East Cedarville Road, East Coventry Township died Thursday, November 28, 2013 at her residence with her family at her side. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Catherine (Roberts) Brandel. Clara was a member of St. Joseph's R.C.C. in Spring City, PA ....

Beatrice E. Yaculak

Beatrice E. Yaculak

Nov 27, 2013

Beatrice E. Yaculak, 66, wife of Edward N. Yaculak of South Street, Pottstown, PA died Wednesday November 27, 2013 at her residence. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Rosa (German) Bolognese. Beatrice was a waitress for Sunnybrook Restaurant and also at Bella Vista for many years. She was a member of St. Aloysius...

Frederick T. Sweeney

Frederick T. Sweeney

Nov 26, 2013

Frederick T. Sweeney, Sr., 83, widower of Jeanette M. (Houghton) Sweeney of North Coventry Township died Tuesday November 26, 2013 at Neighborhood Hospice, West Chester, PA . Born in Philadelphia, PA , he was the son of the late Patrick and Julia (Brogan) Sweeney. Frederick was a firefighter for the Philadelphia Fire Department for 24 years. He also was the...