Obituaries

Grace K. Gritte

Grace K. Gritte

Nov 18, 2013

Grace K. Gritte, 83, beloved wife of Albert L. Gritte of South Coventry Township, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Pottstown, PA, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Ellen (Davidheiser) Kirkhoff. Grace worked in the laboratory of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center for 20 years, until her retirement in 1991...

Vivian Carr

Vivian Carr

Nov 5, 2013

Vivian Carr, 72, of Farmington Avenue, Boyertown, PA died Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in East Freedom, PA she was the daughter of the late William A. & Isabelle (Loukart) Feather. Vivian was a waitress for Seville's diner in Boyertown, PA for over twenty years. She loved her family and animals. Surviving is a son Gregory Carr of Boyertown,...

Dennis E. Laws

Dennis E. Laws

Nov 5, 2013

Dennis E. Laws, 60 of Reading, PA passed away Tuesday November 5th at Hershey Medical Center. He was born in Pottstown, PA on April 1, 1953 to the late Dave Brown and Frances Laws. He received his education from Owen J. Roberts High School graduating in 1971, having served as class president. While in high School he excelled in sports,...

Robert B. Stroop

Robert B. Stroop

Nov 4, 2013

Robert B. Stroop, 74, widower of Madelyn J. (Kalamon) Stroop of Birch Drive, Parkerford, PA passed away on Monday November 4, 2013 at his residence. Born in Spring City, PA he was the son of the late Harold Brewer and Martha Jane (Gillespie) Stroop. Surviving are daughters Deborah wife of Jay Schiery, Lauren wife of Ray Hippenstiel and Victoria Stroop;...

Amy Marie Swanson

Amy Marie Swanson

Nov 4, 2013

Amy Marie Swanson (nee Newby) of Pottstown, formerly of Newtown Square, PA, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Leah Newby. She graduated from Marple-Newtown HS in 1956 and retired from Tredyffrin-Easttown School District in 2001. Amy was a trend-setter as the first female school bus driver and letter carrier for Newtown Square. Amy was on the Pottstown Zoning...

Katarina Onufryk

Katarina Onufryk

Nov 4, 2013

Katarina "Ginger" Onufryk, 95, of Manatawny Manor Nursing Home , East Coventry Township died Monday, November 4, 2013 at the nursing home. Born in St. Clair, PA she was the daughter of the late Petro and Eva (Demetsky) Onufryk. Ginger had worked as a cashier and clerk for the A & P supermarket, formerly of Pottstown, PA for 30 years...

Alice Ann Noble

Alice Ann Noble

Oct 17, 2013

Alice Ann Noble, 86, widow of Howard J. Noble of N. Charlotte St. Pottstown passed away Thursday October 17, 2013 at the Frederick Mennonite Community. Born in King of Prussia she was a daughter of Maurice and Alice (Crimmins) Fogarty. She was employed as a telephone operator by Bell Telephone Co. and later as the expense manager of Cody Systems....

Estelle I. Palladino

Estelle I. Palladino

Oct 11, 2013

Estelle I. Palladino, 88, widow of Frank A. Palladino of Buckhead Lane in Douglassville, PA died Friday October 11, 2013 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Carmella (DiRocco) Quercetti. Estelle was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother R.C.C. Howard & Jefferson Streets in Stowe, PA...

Nicholas Koren

Nicholas Koren

Oct 7, 2013

Nicholas Koren, Jr., 94, widower of Helen A. (Bolibruch) Koren of Stowe, PA died on Monday October 7, 2013. Born in Stowe, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Fesco) Koren, Sr. Mr. Koren had worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel Co. formerly of Pottstown, PA for 31 years. He then worked for the Stainless...

Edward J Poster

Edward J Poster

Oct 3, 2013

Edward J. Poster Sr. 84, widower of Eleanor (Cioe) Poster of Summit Glen Dr. Dayton, OH passed away Thursday October 3, 2013 in the Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community. Born in Pottstown he was the son of John and Anna (Ondercin) Poster. Ed was employed as an office supervisor by the Firestone Corp. and was a US Army Korean War Veteran....

Catherine Churach

Catherine Churach

Sep 30, 2013

Catherine Churach, 91, widow of Daniel G. Churach of Manor Care, Pottstown, PA died Monday at Manor Care. Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Mary (Sitar) Polinitz. Catherine had worked for the former Pottstown Shirt Co, Dana Corporation in Pottstown and finally for Mrs. Smith's Foil also of Pottstown. She was a member...

Charles J. Lebens

Charles J. Lebens

Sep 9, 2013

Charles J. Lebens, 71, of Douglassville, PA died Monday September 9, 2013 at Manor Care, Pottstown, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Harry J. and Marion R. (Godsehall) Lebens. Charles had worked at various places of employment around the country during his lifetime. Surviving is a sister Shirley R. wife of Robert E. Lupold...

Linda M. Hudson

Linda M. Hudson

Sep 5, 2013

Linda M. Hudson, 63, widow of Gary J. Hudson of Stowe, PA passed away on Thursday September 5, 2013 at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA . Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Takach) Karpinski. Linda enjoyed arts and crafts and gardening and any "do it yourself" project. She loved cooking and her pets...

James R. Gray

James R. Gray

Aug 31, 2013

James Robert "Bobby" Gray, Jr., 76, died Saturday, August 31st,, at Pennsburg Manor. Born in Pottstown, Bobby was the son of the late Dr. James Robert Gray Sr. ("Doc Gray") and Esther Sherman of Pottstown. A graduate of Pottstown High School and attendee of the Hill School and Moravian College, Bobby had a lifelong love of American and Pottstown history...

Daniel G. Miner

Daniel G. Miner

Aug 30, 2013

Daniel G. Miner, 58, of Douglassville, PA died Friday August 30, 2013 at his residence. He was the companion of Cary Parker for the past thirty-five years. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of Marie B. (Delaney) Miner with whom he resided, and the late Gerald M. Miner. Daniel was a Certified Nursing Assistant. He had last worked...

Daniel Stercula

Daniel Stercula

Aug 27, 2013

Daniel P. Stercula Jr., 55, of E. Vine St. Stowe passed away Tuesday August 27, 2013 at his residence. Born in Pottstown he is the son of Daniel P. Stercula Sr. and the late Joanne (Hish) Stercula. Dan was employed as a technician by the National Lead Co. and was a member of St. Gabriel's Lodge, West End Fire Co....

Robert J. Butler

Robert J. Butler

Aug 24, 2013

Robert J. Butler, 72, husband of Dawn "Blondie" (Rubright) Butler of May Street, Pottstown, PA died Saturday at Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry Township. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Mahlon and Rose (Allen) Butler. Robert was a crane operator for Mayer Pollock Company of Pottstown, PA . He was a member of the...

Gloria M. Sperat

Gloria M. Sperat

Aug 22, 2013

Gloria M. (Wagg) Sperat, 82, widow of Guy J. Sperat, Jr. of Pottstown, PA passed away Thursday at Sanatoga Center, Lower Pottsgrove Township surrounded by her loving family. Born in Stowe, PA, she was the daughter of the late Percy and Lena M. (Canceliere) Wagg. Gloria was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C. Beech & Hanover Streets, Pottstown, PA ....

Helen M. Mcdonnell

Helen M. Mcdonnell

Aug 17, 2013

Helen M. McDonnell, 81, widow of Thomas A. McDonnell of Pottstown, PA passed away on Saturday August 17, 2013 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Shamokin, PA she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Roadarmel) Rebuck. Helen had worked in quality control for Philco-Ford Corporation in Lansdale, PA for many years. She was a member of...

Zenon D. Martin

Zenon D. Martin

Aug 16, 2013

Zenon D. Martin, 93, widower of Margaret M. (Lukas) Martin of Limerick, PA died Friday August 16, 2013 at Keystone Villa in Douglassville, PA . Born in Plains, PA he was the son of the late Michael and Julia (Jedziniak) Martin. Mr. Martin had been employed before World War II by Continental Can Co. and after the war he was...