Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Born in Spring City; lived in Upper Providence; Aug. 31
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Ruth T. (Christman) Moser, age 94, wife of the late David B. "Sonny" Moser, of Upper Providence Township, formerly of Stowe, PA died Friday, August 31, 2012 in the Parkhouse Providence Pointe, Upper Providence Township, PA. Born in Spring City, PA, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Edith (Bailey) Christman. Mrs. Moser is survived by two grandchildren: William R. Poper, of Birdsboro; Russell W. Poper, of Fleetwood, PA; six siblings: Robert Christman, of Pottstown; Dorothy Banks, of Pottstown; Betty Keeler, of Douglassville; James Christman, of Pottstown; Margaret Cavanaugh, of Florida; Carl Christman, of Florida; one daughter-in-law: Rita C. Ritter, of Reading; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Moser was pre-deceased by one son: …
Monday, July 30, 2012
Born in Conshohocken; worked at Philco Ford in Spring City; July 30
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Dorothy E. (Rutter) Asbert, age 94, wife of the late Edward Asbert, of Collegeville, PA, died early Monday morning, July 30, 2012 in the Sanatoga Center, Pottstown, PA. Born in Conshohocken, PA, she was a daughter of the late George and Frances (McCann) Rutter. She worked at the Philco Ford in Spring City and the CPI plant in Valley Forge for many years. Mrs. Asbert enjoyed traveling with her husband for many years. Mrs. Asbert is survived by three children: Edward G., husband of Shirley Asbert, of Millsboro, DE; Dennis L., husband of Karen Asbert, of Royersford, PA; Linda J., wife of Richard Gentry, of Sicklerville, NJ; six grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Asbert was one of 7 …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
James March, known for his generosity, is described as "not your average person," by family.
James I. March, 89, of Pottstown, died Tuesday as a result of complications related to injuries he sustained in a June 4 fire in his home. In a Pottstown Mercury story, March is described as an extremely kind and generous man, with an especially soft spot in his heart for the less fortunate, including animals. He "was the most giving person," March's daughter, Judy Wagner, told the Mercury. In addition to Wagner, March is survived by other children: Bruce, Sandra and Debbie, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his cat, Taffy, who was discovered in the home three days after the fire, Wagner said. He was a veteran of the 8th Air Force in World War II, and received the Purple Heart and two battle stars for his …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Born and lived in Spring City; owned "Esther's Alterations" shop in Pottstown; July 15
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Esther L. (Giorgio) Morris, age 46, wife of Timothy J. Morris, of Spring City, PA, died early Sunday morning, July 15, 2012 in her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of Marie E. (Angelini) Giorgio, of Spring City, PA, and the late Girard N. Giorgio. She was a 1984 graduate of the Owen J. Roberts High School. Mrs. Morris was an excellent seamstress and owned her own shop in Pottstown, "Esther's Alterations". In addition to her husband of 22 years, Mrs. Morris is survived by four children: Tony M., husband of Scott F. Taney, of Phoenixville, PA; Jacob J. Morris, Trevor N. Morris, Hannah M. Morris all at home in Spring City, PA; ten siblings: Nicholas Giorgio, Suzanne Funk, twin brother Butch Giorgio, Michael Giorgio, Mark…
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Damon Carter, a standout high jumper, died last week from an apparent seizure, sources say.
Only two weeks after receiving his diploma at Pottsgrove High School, Damon Carter suffered a seizure late June 28 or early June 29, according to the Pottstown Mercury. A celebration of his life will be held July 5 at 10 a.m., in the lobby of Pottsgrove High School, where Damon's family will greet friends in relatives. A memorial service will follow at 10:45 a.m., in the high school's audotirum. A reception will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the cafeterial, followed by a lap walk around the Pottsgrove track in honor of Damon. His mother requested that all track athletes in attendance wear track t-shirts or track gear. Read Damon's story here.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Of East Coventry; born in Pottstown; OJR graduate; June 25
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
James L. Keeley, age 48, husband of Irene (Smith) Keeley of East Coventry Township, Spring City, died on Monday morning in his home. He was born in Pottstown to Ruth E. (Hamilton) Keeley and to James L. Keeley Sr., husband of Karen Keeley. Jim attended Owen J. Roberts High School. After school, he went to work for Bachman of New Jersey and then he was employed at Marvel Builders for fifteen years. Most recently, he was a truck driver for Venezia trucking. Jim was involved with Relay for Life and a member of the Pikeville Sportsmen’s Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters: Sharon Worsnup of East Coventry and Amy Keeley of East Coventry and a granddaughter, Jayde. He …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Of Pottstown; June 20, 2012
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Monday, June 25, 2012
Robert B. Deibler, 61, husband of Sandra L. (Smith) Deibler, of Pottstown, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Robert B. Deibler and Katharine (Kunkle) Apple, of Souderton. Mr. Deibler was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Pottstown, and had been employed as an electrician for the former Doehler-Jarvis in Pottstown and JBS Packing in Souderton. He enjoyed his cats and was an avid golfer who especially loved golfing with his buddies. In addition to his wife, Mr. Deibler is survived by three stepchildren, Melissa K. Gaugler, of Pottstown, Christopher, husband of Melissa A. Gaugler, of Birdsboro, and Nicholas, husband of …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
He served in World War II in the U.S. Army, later co-owned and operated Swenson's Garage in Royersford for 45 years.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Elmer B. Swenson, 94, passed away on Tuesday at Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook. He was the husband of Thelma (Barlow) Swenson. He was born in Pottstown to the late Bernhard and Charlotte (Anderson) Swenson. He served in World War II in the Army and later co-owned and operated Swenson's Garage in Royersford for 45 years. Mr. Swenson was a member of Brownback's United Church of Christ. In addition to his wife of 69 years, he is survived by his daughters Linda, wife of Wayne Butz, Wayne; and Jane, wife of Tom Dunlap, Honey Brook; grandchildren Stacey, wife of Ryan Metz, Chester Springs; Lindsay Dunlap, Washington, DC; Alex Butz, Wayne; and Bradley, husband of Amber Dunlap, Parker, Colorado. He is also survived by his twin great…
Monday, May 28, 2012
He was an Auto Mechanic, employed by a number of dealerships in the area including Knopf Chrysler Plymouth in Ambler and Gateway Nissan in Norristown prior to his retirement in 1999.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Francis Edward "Ed" McDaniel, 78 of Gilbertsville, formerly of Ambler, died Thursday May 24, 2012 at the Lehigh Valley Medical Center in Allentown, PA after an extended illness. Born in Ambler, PA, he was the son of the late Charles S. and Lillian (nee Fadeley) McDaniel. Ed was a graduate of St. Joseph's School in 1948 and of Dobbins Technical High School in Philadelphia class of 1952. He was an Auto Mechanic, employed by a number of dealerships in the area including Knopf Chrysler Plymouth in Ambler and Gateway Nissan in Norristown prior to his retirement in 1999. Mr. McDaniel was a former member of St. Joseph's Church in Ambler. He was an avid train buff and modeled his train layout on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He enjoyed riding the …
Monday, May 14, 2012
A local resident died on Sunday.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Louis A. DiNafo, Sr., of Upper Pottsgrove, died on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. He was the husband of Lori A. (Mazurek) DiNafo. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Angelo DiNalfo and Eleanor (Marano) Perri, of Media. He worked for Mobile Lifts in Jeffersonville, PA for twenty-years, retiring in 2008. He loved his Corvette and Lionel Trains. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children: Louis A. DiNafo, Jr. husband of Maureen, of Del Ray Beach, FL; Michael J. DiNafo, and fiancé Lisa of Eddystone, PA; Carol Marker, of Aston, PA; Nichole Rogers, wife of Kevin, of Douglassville; grandchildren: Anthony, Timothy, and Jacqueline Rogers; Randy and Ryley Marker, and Daniel DiNafo; sister, Marie Giffin, of Upper Darby and …
michael
5:21 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
That's sad my condolences more ›