Obituaries

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...

Frank J. Bellini

Frank J. Bellini

Aug 12, 2013

Frank J. Bellini, 89, of Pottstown, husband of Mary A. (Smith) Bellini, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013. They were married 65 years. He died peacefully at home , surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Gabriel and Evelyn (DeSimone) Bellini of Bellini's Italian Restaurant in Douglassville. He was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony...

Wassil B. Chelak

Wassil B. Chelak

Aug 5, 2013

Wassil B. Chelak, Jr., 84, widower of Margaret (Rogosky) Chelak of Schwenksville, PA died Monday August 5, 2013 at Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA . Born in Mahoney City, PA he was the son of the late Wassil and Pearl (Falatovich) Chelak, Sr. Wassil had worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel Corporation formerly of Pottstown, PA until its closure...

Karl Stone

Karl Stone

Jul 31, 2013

Karl R. Stone Jr. 83, widower of Mary Ann (Petro) Stone of E. Schuylkill Rd. Pottstown passed away Wednesday July 31, 2013 at Manatawny Manor. Born in Pottstown he was the son of Karl R. Sr. and Christine (Binder) Stone. Karl was employed at his families store, Stone Jewelry Store of Pottstown, later as traffic manager at Superior Tube, Collegeville...

Brian J. Jula

Brian J. Jula

Jul 25, 2013

Brian J. Jula, 21, of Orlando Road, Lower Pottsgrove Township died Friday, July 25, 2013 at his residence. Born in Reading, PA, Brian was the son of Kathleen M. (Levengood) Jula with whom he resided and the late William J. Jula. Brian was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C., Pottstown, PA. He enjoyed playing video games and driving his 1967...

Thomas I. Fisher

Thomas I. Fisher

Jul 21, 2013

Thomas I. Fisher, 82, widower of Dorothy (Kuntzleman) Fisher and companion of Dorothy "Shag" DeMas of South Hanover Street, North Coventry Township, died Sunday at Manor Care, Pottstown, PA. Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late Paul and Pearl (Guest) Fisher. Tom was a Tae Kwon-Do 7th Degree Master Instructor who operated Kong's Tae Kwon-Do School...

Margaret Green

Margaret Green

Jul 15, 2013

Margaret C. Green 85, widow of Edward T. Green, most recently of Westridge Dr. Phoenixville passed away Monday July 15, 2013 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Phila. She was a daughter of Edward and Marie (Redmond) Dunn. She had worked as a nurse as a nurse at Abington Memorial Hospital before retiring. She was a member of St. Ann RC...

Agnes C. Cotton

Agnes C. Cotton

Jul 6, 2013

Agnes C. Cotton, Principal Cotton, Miss Cotton or Aunt as many of us called her passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Sanatoga Center, Lower Pottsgrove Township . She was 101 years old. Agnes was born November 21, 1911 to the late George and Miriam (Nichols) Cotton. She attended Warwick Sr. High, in Knauertown, PA and graduated from Pottstown...

John Poster

John Poster

Jul 5, 2013

John G. Poster III, 71, husband of Ada (Luft) Poster of Foresman Dr. Pottstown passed away Friday July 5, 2013 in Manatawny Manor. Born in Pottstown he was a son of the late John G. Poster Jr. and Mary (Winnick) Poster. John was employed as a truck driver and foreman and was a member of St. Gabriel's Lodge and the...

Barbara A. Kraynyak-Luise

Barbara A. Kraynyak-Luise

Jul 1, 2013

Dr. Barbara A. Kraynyak-Luise, 63, of Golden Living Center-Rosemont and formerly of BoundBrook, NJ passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at Golden Living Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen E. (Hudicka) Kraynyak. Barbara graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, received her BSN and MSN degrees from The University of...