Obituaries

Feb 28, 2024

Sylvia B. Pollick (Rohrbach), 86, wife of the late John F. "Jack" Pollick Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a daughter of the late Daniel and Laura Rohrbach.

Sylvia enjoyed playing cards with card club and Roman catholic fundraising activities, She had an avid love for feline rescue. Sylvia took pride in...

Feb 25, 2024

Feb 24, 2024

Larry Darnell Brown, known affectionately as "LB," "Downtown Larry Brown," and "Pretty Willie" to his grandfather, peacefully departed this life on February 24, 2024, at the age of 74, in the Pottstown Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

Born on February 20, 1950 in York County, Virginia, Larry's journey was one of faith, joy, and profound impact.

Larry's life was a tapestry of remarkable...

Feb 24, 2024

Mary V. (Ochrymowicz) Lopuski, 99, widow of Stanley P. Lopuski, resident of Keystone Villa in Douglasville, PA passed away on February 24, 2024 at Keystone Villa in Berks County.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Valeria (Polakowski) Ochrymowicz.

Mary and Stanley owned the Knauertown Market for 36 years before their retirement in 1983. She was...

Feb 7, 2024

Sean William Crisman, 40, of Pottstown, passed away as a result of complications from diabetes on February 7, 2024 at Reading Hospital.

He was a son of Laura Lee (Wesh) and the late Andrew J. Crisman. Sean's memory will be cherished by his beloved mother Laura and those he leaves behind: his older brother Andrew J. Crisman Jr. (along with his...

Feb 4, 2024

Margaret (McHugh) Bucciaglia, 83, wife of Joseph "Jack" Bucciaglia, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She and Jack shared 62 years of marriage.

She was a daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Mundy) McHugh.

Born in Coaldale and raised in Summit Hill, PA, she was a graduate of Marian High School. She was...

Feb 2, 2024

Mark Dennis Lightcap, 69, husband of Joyce (Shantz) Lightcap, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital.

He was a son of the late Mark J. and Marianne (Kirk) Lightcap.

Mark was a graduate of Shippensburg University Class of '76. He was the Vice President and Officer of Data Flo Plus for 32 years.

In his later years, he was an...

Feb 2, 2024

Feb 1, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of Leslie Lynn DeFrancesco announce of her passing on February 1st, 2024 at the age of 61. Born in Phoenixville Hospital on June 19th,1962 and raised across the street from her grandparents' farm, she spent her time playing and working there.

Leslie was happily married to Adam DeFrancesco for 26 years. They met...

Jan 30, 2024

Vilma J. (Psota) Estes, 90, passed away on January 30, 2024 at Keystone Villas in Douglassville.

Born October 25, 1933 at Pottstown Memorial Hospital to Joseph Aloysius Psota and Elizabeth

Ann (Kocan) Psota.

She attended Saint Aloysius Elementary School from 1940-1948 then went to Saint Patrick's School in Reading, PA for 9 th grade and graduated from Pottstown Senior High School in 1951.

After...

Jan 25, 2024

Monica R. (Kovach) White 90, wife of the late John R. White, passed away, Thursday, January 25, 2024 at

Pottstown Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was the daughter of the late George M. and Anna (Guman) Kovach.

She was born November 3, 1933 in Pottstown. Monica was a graduate of Pottstown High School Class of 51.' She grew up in Pottstown her...

Jan 25, 2024

Leroy Watson, 97, husband of the loving Dorothy (Carter) Watson, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Leroy enjoyed walking around Pottstown; he would walk up and down High Street and make his usual stops to Dempsey Diner and The Very Best. In his younger years he was known for his boxing talent. Leroy had a...

Jan 24, 2024

David W. Auman Jr., 69, husband of Mary (Perterka) Auman, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was a son of the late David W. and Marion (Majilton) Auman Sr.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing and 4 X 4 off road racing. He loved hanging out with his children and grandchildren. David liked spending...

Jan 23, 2024

Patricia M. (Babel) Gilroy, 78, wife of Charles Gilroy, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Pottstown Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was a daughter of the late John and Mildred (Tassey) Babel Sr.

Pat was very active in St. James Lutheran Church, where she served as a past member of the Church Council, Faith Band participant and a...

Jan 18, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Helen Z. Jackson was born July 8, 1924 to Ralph and Willamena Cantrell. She peacefully departed this life on January 17, 2024. The youngest of four children,

Helen's older siblings were Teddy Cantrell, Clarence Cantrell, and Willamena Cantrell.

During her childhood, Helen attended church with her family at the Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church in Harlem, New York and received her education at...

Jan 16, 2024

Suzanne Dauber Russell, 87, of Saint Peters, PA passed at her residence on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024.

Beloved and devoted wife, mother, grand-, great-grand-, sister, friend, and fan to all. Born on August 1st, 1936, in West Reading, PA to the late Harvey Matz Dauber and Mildred Kreisher Dauber, she often shared her happy childhood memories of growing up with her...

Jan 16, 2024

Mary D. (Stephany) Gacura, 93, wife of the late Joseph Gacura, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home.

She was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Krieg) Stephany.

Mary was born September 15, 1930 and was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School, class of 49'. She was a den mother for Cub...

Jan 16, 2024

Robin (Franks) Sluzenski, 61, wife of Charles Sluzenski, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

She was a daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Smith) Franks.

Robin liked reading books, collecting crystals, cooking and get-togethers with friends and family. She preferred watching comedy movies; her favorite channel was the ID Channel. Robin was a...

Jan 13, 2024