Local Obituaries for Families in Birdsboro, Douglassville, Union Township, Amity Township, Robeson Township, Exeter Township, Morgantown, Elverson, Pottstown, and Reading
Cema M. (Moses) Witmer
Sep 26, 2025
Cema M. (Moses) Witmer, 99, formerly of Elverson, Warwick Twp., PA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Phoenixville Hospital. She was recently a resident of Heatherwood Retirement Community in Honey Brook, PA. Born in Spring City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hurford C. and the late Lottie M. (Emery) Moses. She was the widow...
Dylan M. McConnon
Sep 21, 2025
Dylan M. McConnon, 34, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Born in Susquehanna, PA, he was the son of Dennis M. McConnon of Ocala, FL and Linda L. (DeGroat) McConnon of Kirkwood, NY.
Dylan worked as a fiber optic installer, as well as, a decking contractor. He was a member of the Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Club of...
Lawrence C. Mensch
Sep 21, 2025
Lawrence C. Mensch, 85, of Douglassville, Amity Twp., PA, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Manatawny Manor. Born in Quakertown, PA, he was the son of the late Elias Mensch and the late Esther E. (Christman) Mensch. He was the husband of Sandra L. (Boyer) Mensch for 56 years.
Larry was employed as a Tire Builder for the former...
Wayne Gaugler
Sep 20, 2025
Wayne Gaugler, 76, of Douglassville, Union Twp., PA, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Pottstown Hospital. Born in Sellersville, PA, he was the son of the late Charles J. and the late Bertha (Lick) Gaugler.
Wayne worked for the former Stanley G. Flagg, Co. in Pottstown, PA and later as a maintenance worker for Klein Transportation in Douglassville....
Nathaniel E. Sherman, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
Nathaniel E. Sherman, Jr., 76, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Nathaniel E. Sherman, Sr. and the late Helen M. (Poster) Sherman.
Nathaniel worked as a layout man for the former Pottstown Metal Welding for many years. He enjoyed painting, woodworking and...
Brian S. Hummel
Sep 4, 2025
Brian S. Hummel, 86, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Complete Care at Berkshire. Born in Jacksonwald, PA, he was the son of the late Monroe G. and the late Evelyn M. (Strunk) Hummel. He was the husband of Ruth Ann (Gerhart) Hummel.
Brian served our country in the U.S. Army. He was co-owner with his...
Dana Sue (Niederschmidt) Hickey
Aug 29, 2025
Dana Sue (Niederschmidt) Hickey, 75, of Douglassville, Amity Twp., PA, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Born in Seward, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Henry Albert and the late Dorothy Jean (Hagemoser) Niederschmidt. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Anthony Hickey, Jr., married for 54 years.
Dana enjoyed watching...
Myrtle D. (Dunn) Krapf
Aug 28, 2025
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Myrtle D. (Dunn) Krapf, 87, of Wyomissing, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at The Highlands at Wyomissing.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Myrtle graduated from Germantown High School where she excelled at gymnastics. She then met her future husband, Rev. Richard Krapf, at All Saints Lutheran Church. Life as a devoted pastor’s wife ultimately led to...
Robert J. Addis
Aug 28, 2025
Robert J. Addis, 72, of Douglassville, Amity Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late F. Robert Addis and the late Mary Jane (Bitler) Addis. He was the loving husband of Kathy L. (Bell) Addis.
Robert worked most of his life as an...
Shirley A. (Hoffman) Scatchard
Aug 25, 2025
Shirley A. (Hoffman) Scatchard, 97, of Birdsboro PA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Penn State Health St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Martha (Schaeffer) Hoffman. She was the widow of Sidney M. Scatchard.
Shirley spent most of her life as a homemaker, raising her family. She was...
Frank Rinke
Aug 19, 2025
Frank Rinke, 76, of Douglassville, Amity Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born in Germany, he was the son of the late Raymond and Edith (Rinke) Britton.
Frank served our country in the United States Marine Corp. After being discharged from the service, he enrolled in a trade school and was a...
Arlene T. (Brossman) Bocheneck
Aug 11, 2025
Arlene T. (Brossman) Bocheneck, 55, of Royersford, PA, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Paoli Hospital. Born in San Diego, CA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Sophie J. (Bocheneck) Brossman.
Arlene worked many years as a Pharmacy Tech. for Rite-Aid. She was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM RC Church in Douglassville, PA.
Surviving Arlene,...
Shirley (Reigel) Groff
Aug 4, 2025
Shirley (Reigel) Groff, 86, of Douglassville, PA, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Born in West Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Herbert A. Reigel, Sr. and the late Irene M. (Shaner) Reigel. She was the widow of Earl Stanley Groff
Shirley worked for many years as a sales associate for...
William N. McKendry
Aug 3, 2025
William N. McKendry, 79, of Douglassville, PA, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Wynnewood, PA, he was the son of the late William and Marion (Newpher) McKendry. He was the husband of Robin (Greene) McKendry.
In early years, William was Captain of his HS Football team at Lower Merion High School. He then continued...
Anita Kaye (Griffith) Cuevas
Aug 2, 2025
Anita Kaye (Griffith) Cuevas, 59, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Pottstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan W. Griffith and Barbara A. (Ullman). She was the wife of Javier Cuevas, Sr.
Kaye owned and operated her housekeeping business for many years. She enjoyed camping, dancing, and singing....
Gerald W. Keller
Aug 2, 2025
Gerald W. Keller, 83, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Florence Keller. He was the husband of Betty Jean (Cooper) Keller.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber for 16...
Albert A. Lockwood
Jul 29, 2025
Albert Arthur Lockwood, 84, of Exeter Twp., PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Graterford, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur Lockwood and Mary Mae (Keeley) Lockwood. He was the husband of Sallyann Katherine (Moyer) Lockwood.
Albert was a selfless, caring, tie-dye Greatful Dead loving hippie who loved spending time with...
Anita A. (Orr) Bensinger
Jul 21, 2025
Anita A. (Orr) Bensinger, 62, of Morgantown, PA, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, in her home. Born in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vernon E. and the late Ruth E. (Spohn) Orr.
Anita worked as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 27 years. She enjoyed attending auctions, flea markets, and...
Susan A. (Gehret) Mauger
Jul 18, 2025
Susan A. (Gehret) Mauger, 76, of Robeson Twp, PA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, in her home. Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Bruce K. and the late Miriam M. (Williams) Gehret. She was the widow of Martin M. Mauger.
Susan worked most of her life as a receptionist in various doctor’s offices. In her...
Julius C. Taglieri
Jul 11, 2025
Julius C. Taglieri, 82, a longtime resident of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at The Residence at Village Greens in Sinking Spring, PA. Born in Minersville, PA, he was the son of the late Cesare and Adelina (Eramo) Taglieri. He was the loving husband of Sandra L. (Gressley) Taglieri.
Julius served our country in the U.S. Navy...
