Obituaries

Joann F. Surman

Joann F. Surman

Nov 30, 2014

JoAnn F. (Mast) Surman, 79 of Sunrise Lane, Boyertown, PA passed away on Sunday November 30, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was the widow of Samuel Surman, who passed away in January of 1976. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mabel (Harp) Mast. JoAnn was a cook for many years at...

Alexander Migala

Alexander Migala

Nov 26, 2014

Alexander Migala, 85, of Pembrooke Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Chester, PA and formerly of Stowe, PA died Wednesday November 26, 2014 at Pembrooke Center. Born in Stowe, PA , he was the son of the late Alexander and Anna (Lesiew) Migala. Alexander had worked in construction for Miller & Son Construction and then for the former Kinsey Distillery in...

Helen T. Pindjak

Helen T. Pindjak

Nov 23, 2014

Helen T.(Twardowski ) Pindjak, 97, widow of Joseph E. Pindjak. Sr. of Douglassville, PA passed away on Sunday November 23, 2014 at Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry Township. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late John & Mary Twardowski. Helen was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C., 223 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA . She was...

Terence S. Hish

Terence S. Hish

Nov 18, 2014

Terence S. Hish, better known as Terry Hish, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at his residence. Terry had been ill for several years. Terry was the son of the late Mary (Yanusko) and John Hish of 7th Street, Pottstown. Terry is survived by his son Stephen N. Hish of Willow Grove. He is also survived by his sister Sharon...

Irene Pennypacker

Irene Pennypacker

Nov 6, 2014

Irene M. Pennypacker, 87, widow of Leonard H. Pennypacker of S. Evans St. Pottstown passed away Thursday Nov. 6 2014 at the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Reading she was a daughter of Raymond and Virginia (Berger) Henry. Irene was employed as a seamstress by the Spring City Knitting Co. and was a member of St. Aloysius RC Church....

Joseph S. Bilinski

Joseph S. Bilinski

Nov 2, 2014

Joseph S. Bilinski, 55, of Lebanon, PA passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at his residence in Lebanon, PA . Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Helen M. (Coyle) Bilinski. Joe was a self-employed handyman who had worked for various landlords. Joe loved spending time with his family. He was an...

George C. Ruyak

George C. Ruyak

Oct 28, 2014

George C. Ruyak, 87, widower of Ruth (Wanish) Ruyak of North Coventry Township passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late John A. and Mary (Artim) Ruyak. George had worked at the former Firestone Tire & Rubber and then at Occidental Chemical Company for many...

Steve Pavelick

Steve Pavelick

Oct 26, 2014

Steve Pavelick, Sr., husband of Janet M (Leopold) Pavelick of Stowe, PA passed away on Sunday October 26, 2014 at Manor Care, Pottstown, PA. Born in Coatesville, PA he was the son of the late John and Katherine (Suhbros) Pavelick. Steve was a self-employed general contractor for many years. Surviving with his wife are two sons Jason Leopold of Stowe,...

Alfred Jackson

Alfred Jackson

Oct 8, 2014

Deacon Alfred Jackson, 75, husband of Julia C. (Turlington) Jackson of West Vine Street, Stowe, PA passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2014 at his residence. Born in Sumter, SC he was the son of the late Thomas & Katie (Brewer) Jackson. Deacon Jackson was a U.S. Army Veteran. He attended Trinity Reformed Church, King & Hanover Streets, Pottstown, PA...

Mildred Ruth Lester Meyer

Mildred Ruth Lester Meyer

Oct 6, 2014

Mildred Ruth Lester Meyer, 96, of Cape May, NJ died October 6, 2014 at Coventry Manor Nursing Home in Pottstown, PA. She was the daughter of the late Kate (Schuler) Lester and the late Edward William Lester. She was pre-deceased by one sister and three brothers. Born in Germantown, Mildred was a resident of Huntington Valley, PA before moving to...

Frances Murgia Bomberger

Frances Murgia Bomberger

Sep 28, 2014

Frances Murgia Bomberger, 93, widow of Ray J. Bomberger of Stowe, PA passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Giacchino and Maria Grazia (Maida) Murgia. Frances was a graduate of Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA . She was an elementary school teacher for...

Charles H. Valentine

Charles H. Valentine

Sep 16, 2014

Charles H. Valentine, Sr., 85, widower of Dorothy Eleanor (Wentzel) Valentine and Shirley (Moyer) Bartholomew Valentine of Benson, Arizona and formerly of Stowe, PA died Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Coatesville, PA he was the son of the late Joseph T. & Ann (McCearn) Valentine. Charles had worked as an automotive mechanic for over...

Virginia C. Perry

Virginia C. Perry

Sep 13, 2014

Virginia C. (Fiocca) Perry, 76, widow of Thomas F. Perry, Sr. of Pottstown, PA died Saturday evening at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Marie (Costello) Fiocca. Virginia was a member of Cedarville United Methodist Church 1092 Laurelwood Road, Pottstown, PA. She also enjoyed gardening. Surviving are three sons...

Mary A. Kovatto

Mary A. Kovatto

Sep 10, 2014

Mary A. Kovatto, 78, widow of Ross T. Kovatto of Manor Care Pottstown, PA, passed away on Wednesday September 10, 2014 at Manor Care. Born in Coal Township, Northumberland County she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna (Shields) Young. Mary was a Sewing Machine Operator for Yocum Knitting Mills and Lifewear both formerly of Pottstown, PA ....

Michael A. Harbach

Michael A. Harbach

Sep 9, 2014

Michael A. Harbach, Sr., 54, companion of Cheryl Kesting, of Pulaski Street, Pottstown, PA passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2014 at his residence. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late James L. Harbach and J. Lorraine (Barchak) Nester. Mike had worked as an electrician for Mrs. Smith Pie Co. formerly of Pottstown, PA and then...

Gerald F. Moffitt

Gerald F. Moffitt

Aug 30, 2014

Gerald F. Moffitt, 47, of Pottstown, PA, died Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Reading Hospital, Reading, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of Dawn (Biehl) Moffitt of Pottstown, PA and the late James "Jack" Moffitt, Sr. He was employed by the Master Hung Door Co. of Pottstown, PA . Surviving with his mother are two sisters...

Dennis L. Wausnock

Dennis L. Wausnock

Aug 19, 2014

Dennis L. Wausnock, 77, of Pottstown, PA and fiancée of Shirley Morey of Boyertown, PA passed away on Tuesday August 19, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late George H. and Margaret E. (McKinney) Wausnock. Dennis was a 1954 graduate of Pottstown High School and had attended Villanova University where...

Alma P. Nester

Alma P. Nester

Aug 12, 2014

Alma P. "Sis" (Moyer) Nester, 85, widow of Edwin K. Nester, Sr. of Pottstown, PA died Tuesday August 12, 2014 at Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, PA . Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Martha (Ibach) Moyer. Alma was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C., 223 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA where she had worked...

Irene Pota

Irene Pota

Aug 10, 2014

Irene Pota, 87, of Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry Township died Sunday August 10, 2014 at the nursing home. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Doris) Pota. Irene was an inspector for Stanley G. Flagg's Co. formerly of Stowe, PA for many years until her retirement in 1992. She was a...

Joseph F. Weber

Joseph F. Weber

Aug 8, 2014

Joseph F. Weber, 82, widower of Frances T. (Mientus) Weber of Lower Pottsgrove Township died Friday August 8, 2014 at Sanatoga Center. Born in Perkasie, PA he was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Spier) Weber. Joe had worked for the Simpson Paper Company of Conshohocken for many years before his retirement in 1994. He was a member...