Obituaries

Josephine L. Bauer

Josephine L. Bauer

Dec 24, 2012

Josephine L. Bauer, 84, widow of William M. "Red" Bauer, Sr. of South Mt. Vernon St., Pottstown, PA passed away Monday at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Born in Phoenixville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Florence (Petrilla) Natale. Josephine was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C., Beech & Hanover Streets, Pottstown, PA and of...

Elizabeth Bonson

Elizabeth Bonson

Dec 24, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" Bonson, 72, widow of Emory B. Bonson of Cherry Street, Pottstown, PA died Monday , December 24, 2012 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank A. & Margaret A. (Steffanelli) Riccardi. Betty had operated the former Riccardi's Luncheonette on the corner of Cherry & Evans streets for 17...

Francis J. Raneiri

Francis J. Raneiri

Dec 22, 2012

Francis J. Raneiri, 74, husband of Mary Ellen (Evanko) Raneiri of Pottstown, PA passed away Saturday at his residence. Born in Ashland, PA , he was the son of the late Rocco D. and Agnes V. (Blasé) Raneiri. Francis, was a production manager for Smiths Industries of Malvern, PA for many years. After his retirement he worked part time as...

Albert A. Lastoskie

Albert A. Lastoskie

Dec 19, 2012

Albert A. "Big Al" Lastoskie, 83, husband of Evelyn M. (Yermalovich) Lastoskie of N. Valley Road, Lower Pottsgrove Township died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA . Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Tarcheskie) Lastoskie. Al had worked as a pattern maker for Stanley G. Flagg's Company, formerly...

Fern V. Stropko

Fern V. Stropko

Dec 6, 2012

Fern V. Stropko, 85 of Pottstown, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Born in Oley, PA, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Alice (Rhoads) Long. Fern was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George. She is the beloved mother of two daughters and one son: Jackie Hamlin, Upper Pottsgrove; Gary,...

Dolores E. Bohner

Dolores E. Bohner

Nov 28, 2012

Dolores E. (Pollinotz) Bohner, wife of Lamar Bohner passed away peacefully Wednesday November 28, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Steven and Lillian (Sixai) Pollinotz. Dolores lived her whole life in Pottstown and dedicated her life to her home and family. Gardening and cooking were among her favorite things to do next to spending time with her grandchildren,...

Louis Weiner

Louis Weiner

Nov 27, 2012

Louis (Wyniar) Weiner, 86, widower of Anne (Breslawski) Weiner of Pottstown, PA died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center . Born in Minersville, PA he was the son of the late John and Anna (Kasczak) Wyniar. Louis was a Class A. welder for the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation of Pottstown, PA until the plant closed in 1976....

Marguerite Carlini

Marguerite Carlini

Nov 27, 2012

Marguerite " Marge" Carlini, 92, widow of the late Gus Carlini, completed her journey to eternal life on November 27th surrounded by her loving family. A daughter of the late John and Mary (Colonna) Dori, Marguerite dedicated her life to her family. She lived most of her life in Stowe in the family homestead where she grew up with her...

Angeline E. Palladino

Angeline E. Palladino

Nov 27, 2012

Angeline E. (Gambino) Palladino, 93, widow of Frederick A. Palladino, of Walnut Street, Pottstown, PA died Tuesday November 27, 2012 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Dresher, PA , she was the daughter of the late Claude and Josephine (DiMarco) Gambino. Angeline had worked as a piazza maker for the former Maria Assunta Lodge of Pottstown for many years....

Mary Gatta

Mary Gatta

Nov 26, 2012

Mary (Castenova) Gatta, 90, widow of Anthony Gatta died Monday evening November 26, 2012 at Hearthstone at Amity in Douglassville, PA . Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Billitta) Castenova. Mary had worked as a hairdresser for many years and then as an inspector for Stanley G. Flagg Co. in Stowe, PA...

James Edwin Gaut

James Edwin Gaut

Nov 21, 2012

James Edwin Gaut, 91, passed away after a brief illness on November 21, 2012 in Pottstown, PA . Jim was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Lulu, who passed away earlier this year. Jim is survived by his three step-children, Dorcas, Edwin & Thomas. Jim was a unique man who had many varied interests. He was an active participant...

Francis J. Zielinski

Francis J. Zielinski

Nov 6, 2012

Francis J. Zielinski, 82, husband of Marion E. (Takacs) Zielinski of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Francis and Marion had been married for sixty-three years. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley & Blanche Zielinski. Francis was a self-employed machinist, having been the owner of PDM...

John J. Mckerns

John J. Mckerns

Oct 26, 2012

John J. McKerns, Jr., 96, widower of Doris S. Scheirer, ( formerly of Tamaqua, PA) of Keystone Villa, Douglassville, PA and formerly of Spruce Street in Pottstown, PA died Friday October 26, 2012 in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Mahanoy City, PA and a 1934 graduate of Mahanoy City High School , he was the son of the late...

Evelyn E. Deleonardis

Evelyn E. Deleonardis

Oct 24, 2012

Evelyn E. DeLeonardis, 88, widow of Daniel DeLeonardis and companion of Harry Leister of Woodland Drive, Lower Pottsgrove Township died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Edna (Barto) Fillman. Evelyn had worked as the secretary for the Borough manager of Pottstopwn for nine years....

Elmer Chump Pollick

Elmer Chump Pollick

Oct 19, 2012

Elmer Chump Pollock, 91 passed away October 19 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Pottstown he was a son of George and Anna (Koval) Pollock and is predeceased by his wife Eleanor (Jachowski) Elmer is survived by son Mark husband of Jayne and Daughter Mary K. Smith. Grandcson Matthew and Kevin. Family and Friends will assamble 9:30 to 10 am...

Anna Mary Pollock

Anna Mary Pollock

Oct 13, 2012

Anna Mary Pollock, 94, widow of Carroll B. Pollock of Manatawny Manor Nursing Home, East Coventry Township and formerly of Redlands, California died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Manatawny Manor Nursing Home. Born in Frostburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Annie (Weslow) Wade. Anna was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Redlands, CA...

Daniel Lutz

Daniel Lutz

Oct 11, 2012

Daniel Lutz, Jr., 57, companion of Carol L. (Romero) Lutz of Meadowview Drive, Pottstown, PA died Thursday October 11, 2012 at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA . Born in Pottstown, Pa he was the son of the late Daniel and Rita M. (Mantz) Lutz, Sr. Dan worked as an audio-video engineer for Action News in Philadelphia, PA for twenty-five...

Valentine Bartchak

Valentine Bartchak

Oct 10, 2012

Valentine G. Bartchak, 72, of Hallman Rd. Douglassville passed away Wednasday Oct. 10, 2012 at his residence. Born in Pottstown he was a son of Valenine and Stephanie (Sroka) Bartchak. He was employed as a manufacturer by Norco Pipe Co. and Summit Steel Co. Surviving are sons Keith Bartchak, Pottstown and Valentine Bartchak, Douglassville. Daughters Sharon wife of Craig Livering,...

Warren Emery

Warren Emery

Oct 7, 2012

Warren L. Emery, 89, widower of Evelyn Eileen (Beech) Emery of Belmont St. Pottstown passed away Sunday in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Pottsville he was a son of Norman and Ruth (Phlueger) Emery. He was the owner of the Emery Service Station, Pottstown. He was a US Army veteran of WW II and a member of St. James Lutheran...

Joseph G. Pereni

Joseph G. Pereni

Sep 30, 2012

Joseph G. Pereni, 69, husband of Sandra L. (Ingham) Pereni of Pottstown, PA died Sunday September 30, 2012 at his residence. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary A. (Gabona) Pereni. Joe had received a B.S. degree in Accounting from Mount St. Mary's University , Emmitsburg, Maryland. He was the owner and...