Troy A. Yingling Sr., age 38, of Exeter Twp., and formerly of Boyertown, died Wednesday in Reading Hospital.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Ronald G. and Dorothy S. (Houser) Yingling, of Exeter Twp.

Troy had worked as a cook for his parents, who owned the former Yingling’s Restaurant, in Boyertown, and later he owned and operated Yingling’s Construction, in Exeter Twp.

He attended Boyertown Schools, in addition to the Boyertown Mennonite Church, in Boyertown. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all spending time with his children.

Surviving with his parents are two sons, Jacob Schrump, of New Berlinville, and Troy A. Yingling Jr., of Gilbertsville, along with two daughters, Stephanie and Alyssa Yingling, of Gilbertsville. He is also survived by a brother, Wayde A. Yingling, of Pottstown, and two sisters, Yvonne M. Stock, of Bechtelsville, and Karen S. MacLachlin, of New Berlinville.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville, with Pastor Nelson Shenk, officiating. Burial will be in Boyertown Mennonite Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9 to 10:45 AM at the funeral home.

Anna L. (Ladjanski) Stubanas, 76, wife of the late Donald E. Stubanas Sr., of Parker Ford, passed away on Thursday at Lankenau Hospital.

Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Yaeger) Ladjanski.

Surviving is her son Donald E. Stubanas Jr., husband of Deborah, of Douglassville; daughters Debra A. Jeffries, wife of Randall, of Spring City and Marcelline T. Kovacs, wife of Karoly, of Easton; and her brother Paul Ladjanski of Lewistown. Also surviving are grandchildren David Stubanas, Eddina Brunovszky, Jessica Price, Michael Kovacs, and Amanda and Jessica Jeffries; and great granddaughter Willow Anna Stubanas. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by grandsons Richard and Eddie Kovacs and siblings Rose Moser, George Inhof, Helen Banyai, Theresa Pinkos, Mary Kellam and Luke Ladjanski.

Anna was a member of Brownback’s United Church of Christ in Spring City where she was active in the Young At Heart Group. She enjoyed gardening. Anna loved taking care of children. She worked for Country Tyme Day Care in Royersford.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1 12noon at Brownback’s UCC Church, 640 Ridge Rd, Spring City, Pa with Rev. Frank Lamson, Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Parker Ford. Friends may call on Monday from 11AM to 12noon at the church.

Jesse “The Hodge” Hodges, 64, husband of Anne Louise (Decker) Hodges, of Perkiomenville, PA, formerly of Upper Moreland, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at his residence.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Jesse J. and Elizabeth (Bridygham) Hodges.

Jesse served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Bragg, NC and 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in the Republic of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He was a professor at MCCC for 37 years, obtained Masters Degrees in Health in Physical Education & Recreation, Psychology, and History, received the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award from MCCC in 2007 and was awarded Professor Emeritus in Psychology and History. Jesse was also a professional baseball player. He played on the New York Yankees farm system in Greensboro, NC. He was inducted in 1967 to the All American Baseball Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman First Team. In 2008, he was inducted into the Temple University Baseball Hall of Fame. Jesse sponsored the Kim family from Vietnam. Mr. Kim was a liaison for the US Army Special Forces Camp while Jesse served in Vietnam. Mr. Kim, his wife and two adult sons are now successfully settled in the United States. He will be sadly missed by many friends who thought of “The Hodge” as family. His friends were the best part of him and proved that with his life.

Friends may call on Sunday, from 6PM to 7:30PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville. Services and interment are private and at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in Jesse’s name to the MCCC Foundation, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 for the scholarship fund or to the Humane Society at The HSUS, Dept. HHHONL, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Katherine I. (DeLong) Hurter, 100, wife of the late Herman Hurter, of Largo, FL, formerly of Pottstown, passed away on Thursday, May 21 at Vineyard Assisted Living.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Henrietta (Dress)DeLong.

Surviving are sons Lowell P. “Skip” Hurter, husband of Norma Kay, of Largo, FL and David R. Hurter, husband of Patricia, of Denton, TX, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Also surviving is daughter in law Mary Hurter of Northport, AL. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her sons Otto and H. Clifton Hurter; daughter Marguerite Hurter Miller: sisters Florence DeLong and  Lillian Charles; and brothers Paul, Russell and Roy DeLong.

Katherine was a member of the former Transfiguration Luther Church, now Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Pottstown. She moved from the Pottstown area to Largo in 1991.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 1:30PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call on Friday from 7PM to 9PM and on Saturday from 1:00PM to 1:30PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine’s name to the Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL, 33760

Adam Charles “Buki 32” Sabuacak, 26, husband of Courtney A. (Wieand-Lopez) Sabuacak, of Pottstown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday from an unknown preexisting medical condition.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of Charles W. and Lori (Shaner) Sabuacak.

Surviving with his wife and parents is his brother Andrew J. Sabuacak of Pottstown; maternal grandparents Jeffrey and Marlene Shaner of Pottstown and paternal grandmother Kathryn Sabuacak of Stowe; aunts Melissa Hughes of Gilbertsville and Debbie Bailey of Boyertown; great grandfather Richard K. Shaner of Pottstown; his “little sisters” Alivia and Devyn and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his paternal grandfather Charles W. Sabuacak.

Adam was a member of the Manatawny Association. He loved fishing and hunting. Adam enjoyed bowling, pool, and baseball was a diehard Pottstown Trojan fan.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1, 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in New Goshenhoppen Cemetery, East Greenville. Friends may call on Sunday from 3PM to 5PM and on Monday from 9:30AM to 10:15AM at the funeral home.

Paul E “Sonny” Feight, 72, of Pottstown, passed away on Friday, May 22 at Manor Care.

Born June 14, 1936 in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Paul Henry and Kathryn Maude (Oyster) Feight.

Surviving is son Gary P. Feight of Plainsboro, NJ; daughter Yvonne M. Feight, wife of Allison Macken, of Plainsboro, NJ; siblings Judith Reidler of Ormand Beach, FL, Donna G. Evans of Gilbertsville, Patricia Freed of Gilbertsville, and Rodney Feight of Pottstown; and granddaughter Rachael Pearl Acree. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his brother William A. Feight.

Paul was a member of the Somerville, NJ Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed playing bingo and the lottery and spending time at the shore.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29, 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Friends may call on Friday from 9:30AM to 10:15AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center Renal Care Center, 13 Armand Hammer Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19464.

Naomi M. (Pennypacker) Weller, 80, wife of the late Kenneth W. Weller, of Boyertown, passed away on Thursday at Coventry Manor.

Born in Bechtelsville, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Estella (Rhoads) Pennypacker.

Surviving is her daughter Sharon Schaeffer, wife of Leonard of Oley; son Rick Weller, husband of Nona, of Boyertown; brothers Harvey and David Pennypacker and sisters Viola Frech, Edith Reinert, and Mary Moyer. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brother Paul Pennypacker.

Naomi was a member of Calvary UCC Church in Barto and the Boyertown Senior Center. She worked for Pottstown Shirt for 16 years and Osan’s Manufacturing for 15 years. Naomi enjoyed traveling, and loved to cook, bake and crochet.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville, with Rev. Kenneth H. Frey officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:30AM to 10:15AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Naomi’s name to the American Cancer Society, c/o Tricia Hewitt, National Penn Bank, 1830 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

Craig Allen “Craiger” Lawler, 50, of Mertztown, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was being treated for cancer for the past year but died from an underling cancer that was called Carcinoma Meningitis.

Born in Allentown, he was the son of Joyce Shultz and Harlan Shultz of Lansdale and the late James Lawler.

He leaves behind his daughters Tanya and Taylor Lawler, both of Boyertown; his son Paul Frye of Pottstown; his fiancée Karen Akins and future stepdaughter Shelby Akins along with 6 grandchildren and a dog named Bobbie. Also surviving is his sister Tracy, wife of Harvey Landis of Chalfont and step brothers Steven Shultz of North Whales and Bill and Cathy Shultz of Doylestown.

Craig loved the outdoors and appreciated nature. He worked at the S.P.C.A. as a teenager and rescued a Bald Eagle and nursed it back to health. He also loved horses and rode at a very young age. He was involved with the 4H Club and competed in horse shows all over the state with his daughter Tanya. In 1976 he rode his horse from Harrisburg to Valley Forge Park on the Bicentennial March and Celebration. Craig also loved 4-wheeling, camping, fishing and GeoCaching. His favorite time of the year was spring and summer. During the winter he would play with H.O. Scale Railroads and was putting together a miniature city with his family and grandchildren called “Craigville” For 27 years he was a “Sheet Rocker”, hanging drywall as a subcontractor for Just Drywall and Gold Line Drywall in new homes and renovations. He started his own landscaping business which he sold and is still in operation. Craig was loved by all and will be sadly missed by family and friends, but he will never be forgotten.

A Time of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 1PM to 3PM at the New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Craig’s name to Harleysville National Bank, c/o Craig Allen Lawler Education Fund, 1050 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

Carl Rutcosky, 79, husband of Claire (Armbruster) Rutcosky, of Douglassville, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on Wednesday at his home with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.

Surviving with his wife are their children Claire DeHart, Carl Rutcosky, Dorothy Rutcosky, Theresa Freeman, Michael Rutcosky, husband of Stephanie, Mary Meyers, wife of William, and Joseph Rutcosky, husband of Colleen. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Carl was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Roman Catholic Church in Stowe and the Knights of Columbus in New Jersey. He retired after 35 years from Goodyear Tire Co.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 10AM at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother R.C. Church, 127 E. Howard Street in Stowe with Fr. Thomas A. Nasta officiating. Burial will be private. Friends may call on Saturday from 9AM to 9:50AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gabriel R.C. Church, 127 E. Howard Street, Stowe, PA 19464 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Tricia Hewitt, National Penn Bank, 1830 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

Edmond E. “Reds” Gallino, 91, husband of Florence W. (Krause), of Frederick Mennonite Community, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Born and raised in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frederick and Matilda Gallino. He graduated from Allentown Allen High School and attened Texas A & M University.

Surviving with his wife is their son Dennis G. Gallino, husband of Linda, of North Coventry; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by a son David Alan Gallino.

Edmond was a member of ST. James Lutheran Church in Pottstown and Pottstown Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #814 and the Boyertown American Legion Chargles B. Yerger Post #471 for over 60 years. He was a decorated WWII Army Veteran earning a Purple Heart, Silver Star and a Bronze Star. Edmond enjoyed golf, bowling, and all sports, and was a fast pitch softball pitcher in the Pottstown Industrial League. He was the general manager for 35 years at the former Pottstown Medal Welding Company in Pottstown and was the owner and operator of the former Merchant’s Hotel in Pottstown.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in Niantic Union Cemetery, Niantic. Friends may call on Saturday, May 30, from 9:30AM to 10:15 AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edmond’s name to St. James Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1101 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.

E. Jessie (Gordon) Overdorf, 80, wife to Raymond Overdorf of 54 years, of Royersford, passed away on Tuesday, May 19 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Wild) Gordon.

Jessie was a member of Royersford United Methodist Church. She worked for 12 years as a teacher’s aid at Spring-Ford Middle School and was a volunteer worker for 20 years as treasurer for the former Spring-Ford Band Auxiliary. Jessie loved to sew clothes for her grandchildren, knit, crochet and work in her flower garden at home. She enjoyed travel, trips to the shore, and country and western music.

Along with her husband she is survived by sons David Overdorf, husband of Debra, of Boyertown and Robert Overdorf, husband of Pamela, of Pottstown; daughters Carol Gerges, wife of Kevin Gerges, of Royersford and Diane Murtha, wife of Sean Murtha, of Linfield; her sister Madeline Poole of Richmond, VA. She is also survived

LeRoy “Crow” E. Slonaker, 75, husband of Fay (Conrad) Slonaker, of Boyertown, passed away on Monday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Frederick, PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Katie (Hoffman) Slonaker.

Surviving with his wife are sons Arnold L. Slonaker, husband of Maryann, of Hereford,  Timothy R. Slonaker, life partner of William Anderson, of Laramie, Wyoming and Todd A. Slonaker, husband of Kim, of Perkiomenville; daughters Janet E. Jones of New Tripoli and Judy A. Learned, wife of Steven, of Boyertown; and sister Anna Jane Landis, wife of Roger of Barto. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Along with his parents, he is predeceased by brothers Earl and John Slonaker, a sister Pearl Fisher, grandson Arnold Slonaker Jr. and great-grandson Justin Fluke.

LeRoy attended Colebrookdale Chapel, was a member of the Lonesome Cabin Hunting Club, and was a life member of the Gilbertsville Fire Co. He worked for Morysville Body Works, Boyertown Casket Company, and Eastern Foundry.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, 10:30AM at Colebrookdale Chapel, 2108 Farmington Ave., Boyertown with Rev. Raymond H. Leslie officiating. Burial will follow in Freiden’s Union Cemetery, Sumneytown. Friends may call on Friday from 9AM to 10:15AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in LeRoy’s name to Colebrookdale Chapel, 2108 Farmington Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512.

Winifred H. (Hughes) Mannion, 75, of Phoenixville, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Saturday at the home of her daughter.

Born in Spring City, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Freda (Hipple) Hughes and Harry and Anna Kratz.

Surviving are her children Michael J. Mannion, husband of Lori, Michelle M. Parry, wife of Taylor Parry, and Mark J. Mannion, husband of Marcie; her brother Willard Kratz, partner of Vincent Grimm; and her grandchildren Ashley, Samantha, Michael Jr., and Mark Mannion Jr. She will be remembered by everyone at the Phoenixville Area Senior Center and her Rover driver Walt. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her brothers Kenneth Hughes and Lowell Kratz.

Winifred was a member of the Phoenixville Senior Center and attended Hopewell Christian Fellowship in Elverson. She enjoyed playing games and cards and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, 11AM at Hopewell Christian Fellowship, 2286 Hopewell Road, Elverson. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Winifred’s memory to the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460.

George R. Reazor, 56, husband of Margaret “Peg” E. (Bailey) Reazor, of Stowe, passed away on Monday, May 11 at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Lester C. Sr. and Ruth C. (Lanz) Reazor.

Surviving with his wife are their sons James R. Reazor, husband of Carrie A., of Reading and Jeremy R. Reazor, husband of Kerry, of Reading; his siblings Lester C. Reazor Jr., husband of Lori, of Pottstown, Harry A. Reazor, husband of Wanda F., of Denver, PA, Sandra R. Frey, wife of David, of Boyertown, Bruce M. Reazor, husband of MaryLou, of Bear, DE, and Peggy A. Roshong, wife of Gary, of Douglassville; grandchildren Corey, Alyssa, Briana, Eric, and Kylie Reazor; and his mother-in-law Ellen Bailey. Also surviving are step-sons Kenneth P. Terwilliger, husband of Irene, and Todd A. Terwilliger; and step-grandsons Kaden and Mason Terwilliger.

George was a member of ST. Paul’s UCC Church in Birdsboro. He coached soccer and baseball at Amity AC and Daniel Boone Jr. / Sr High. George enjoyed golfing, fishing and especially playing cards.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, 7PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will be private. Friends may call on Friday from 5PM to 6:45PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s name to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Rosaria (Randazzo) Badalamenti, age 44, wife of Onofrio A. Badalamenti, of Badalamenti Dr., Phoenixville, died Wednesday in the Phoenixville Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Carini Italy, she was the daughter of Crocifissa (Picone) Randazzo, of Carini Italy, and the late Vito Randazzo.

She worked with her husband at Villa Pizza in Phoenixville for many years.

She was a member of St. Basile The Great R.C. Church, Kimberton Pa.

Rosaria loved cooking, gardening, but particularly loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving with her husband are two sons, Daniel A. Badalamenti, and Mark V. Badalamenti, both of Phoenixville, and four sisters, Giusepina Bellia, and Rosa Lafata, both of Carini, Italy, Silvana Volo, of Leola Pa., and Vincenza Pollani, of Pescara Italy. Also surviving is a paternal grandmother, Rosa Viterbo, of Carini Italy.

A prayer service will be Monday at 9:30 AM, at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 AM in St. Basil The Great R.C. Church, 2300 Kimberton Rd., Kimberton.  Entombment will be in Limerick Garden of Memories, Good Shepherd Mausoleum, Limerick Pa. Friends may call on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 PM, and also on Monday from 8:45 to 9:30 AM, at the funeral home.

Helen V. (Romig) Wolfe, 92, wife of the late James Wolfe, of New Hanover Twp., passed away on Thursday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in New Hanover Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Lillian S. (Dotterer) Romig.

Surviving are grandchildren Vickie L., Walter J. and Monica A. DeKalb, all of Pottstown, New Hanover Township. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her daughter Jacqueline Roberts and her brother Woodrow Romig.

Helen was a member of New Hanover Lutheran Church in Gilbertsville.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Road, Royersford with Rev. Dr. Donald B. Eisenhauer officiating. Burial will follow in Falkner Swamp Church Cemetery, Gilbertsville. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:30Am to 10:30AM at the funeral home.

Donald J. Iswalt, 82, husband of Virginia M. (Lakatosh), of Lower Pottsgrove, Pottstown, passed away on Saturday at his residence with his family at his side.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Anna (Gimont) Iswalt.

Surviving with his wife are daughters Mary Ann Elliott, wife of David, of Fleetwood and Patricia Boisvert, wife of Col. William, of San Antonio, TX; sister Marie Szpindor of Pottstown; brother Michael Iswalt of Gilbertsville; and grandchildren Jennifer Burky, wife of Christian, of Reading, Jessica Elliott and Sarah, Susanne, Anne Marie and Andrew Boisvert. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Joseph Iswalt.

Donald was a life member of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Pottstown and was presently a member of Blessed Theresa of Calcutta R.C. Church in Limerick. He was a member of Pottstown Area Senior Center, ST. Aloysius Senior Center, and the AARP. Donald was a WWII Navy veteran and was a retiree from the Pottstown DANA Local UAW 644. He was an avid gardener and talented draftsman.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, 10:30AM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 370 South Street, Pottstown with Fr. Paul Brandt officiating. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, Reading. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 to 10:15AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's name to Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Capital Campaign, P.O. Box 229, Limerick, PA 19468.

Kathleen A. (Henry) Beaver, age 59, of Coventry Pointe Lane, North Coventry Twp., died Friday at her residence.

Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Anna L. (Snyder) Henry.

She worked for the Gymboree Corp., in Sanatoga, and prior to that she was co-owner of the “Your Child’s World” pre-school, at the Good Shepherd U.C.C. Church, in Boyertown, for 13 years.

She was a member of New Hanover Lutheran Church, Gilbertsville, where she was very active for many years.  Kathleen also enjoyed traveling, and while raising her five daughters, she supported them in all they did, particularly dancing at the Pottstown Dance Theatre, horseback riding, and many other activities.

Surviving are her five daughters, Julie E. wife of Dennis Ahern, of Lansdale, Amy L. wife of Kyle Kaechele, of San Diego Ca., Sara K. Beaver, of Pottstown, Laura C. wife of Christopher Mandracchia, of Miami Fl., and Molly E. fiancé of Kyle Woods, of Pottstown.  Also surviving is a sister, Frances Phillips, of New Castle Del., along with three grandchildren, Jack and Abigail Ahern, and Quinn Kaechele.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 A.M., at New Hanover Lutheran Church, 2941 Lutheran Rd., Gilbertsville, Pa.  Burial will be private in the church cemetery.  Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:15 A.M., at the church.

Contributions may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.