Obituaries

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...

William Bowman

William Bowman

Mar 13, 2015

William H. "Buck" Bowman, husband of Sara Bowman for 71 years, passed away in hospice care at the age of 91. Mr. Bowman was born in Pottstown to the late Norman and Emma (Clayberger) Bowman. He was a long time resident of Stowe and most recently lived in Keystone Villa, Douglassville, PA. This WW II veteran was known to family...

Michael P. Yonas

Michael P. Yonas

Mar 9, 2015

Michael P. Yonas, 61, of Pottstown, PA passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Shamokin, PA he was the son of the late George and Olga Yonas. Mike was a painter at the Pottstown School District for 41 years retiring in 2014. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic...

Henry Scott Holler

Henry Scott Holler

Mar 1, 2015

Henry Scott Holler, infant son of Brian J. Holler and Jennifer M. Johnson, both of Phoenixville, PA passed away shortly after his birth on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA . Surviving with Henry's parents is a brother Evan Johnson and two sisters Harmony and Autumn Johnson. Henry is also survived by paternal grandparents Daryl...

Margaret M. Hiryak

Margaret M. Hiryak

Feb 26, 2015

Margaret M. (Schaeffer) Hiryak, 86, wife of Carl Hiryak of Buchert Road, Gilbertsville, PA passed away on Thursday February 26, 2015 at Reading Hospital, Reading, PA . Born in Englesville, PA she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Hannah (Dierof) Schaeffer. Margaret was employed at Tung-Sol Electric Co. formerly of Boyertown, PA for 19 years. She then worked...

Helen Pestrock

Helen Pestrock

Feb 26, 2015

Helen O. Pestrock, 90, widow of John Pestrock of Fricks Locks Rd. E. Coventry Twp. passed away Thursday Feb. 26, 2015 at Manatawny Manor. Born in St. Clair, PA she was a daughter of the late Petro and Eva (Demitsky) Onufryk. She was employed as a machine operator for 44 years by the Stanley G. Flagg Co. Helen was a...

Gerald W. Hartley

Gerald W. Hartley

Feb 23, 2015

"Wherever I go, whatever I do, I'll always love and remember you" Gerald W. Hartley passed away suddenly on February 23, 2015 at Reading Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his brother Joseph Hartley and his wife Patricia, his children Gerald R. Hartley, John A. Hartley, Karen and Jeff Creasy (Ryan Hartley and Stevie Creasy)William R. Hartley,...

Robert M. Calvario

Robert M. Calvario

Feb 22, 2015

Robert M. "Chuz" Calvario, 84, widower of Rita F. (Rulli) Calvario of Spring Street, Pottstown, PA passed away on Sunday February 22, 2015 at his residence. Born in Uniontown, PA he was the son of the late Ludwig and Nellie (Laudadio) Calvario. Chuz was the owner & operator of the former C & K Service Station which was located at...

Joseph M. Hutt

Joseph M. Hutt

Feb 7, 2015

Joseph M. Hutt, 52, of Lancaster Avenue, Downington, PA and formerly of Pottstown, PA passed away on Saturday February 7, 2015 at his residence. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of Marguerite V. (Milloni) Hutt of Pottstown, PA and the late Donald R. Hutt. Joseph enjoyed spending time outdoors. Surviving with his mother are four brothers Donald A....

Theresa Cisarik

Theresa Cisarik

Feb 6, 2015

Theresa M. Cisarik, 86, widow of Luke J. Cisarik Jr. of Queen St. Pottstown passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday February 6, 2015 at her residence. Born in Pottstown she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Bodnar) Bodolus. She was employed by Mr. Trio Uniforms. Surviving is a son Luke J. Cisarik III and his...