Charles T. Armstrong, 69, husband of Judith A. (Martinkovic) Armstrong of 48 years, of Royersford, passed away suddenly on Tuesday at VCU Medical Center in Virginia.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Elizabeth (Wilson) and lovingly raised by Agnes Armstrong.

Surviving with his wife are children Charles W. "Chuck" Armstrong, husband of Larena of Galeton, Lisa A. Jeanneret, wife of Richard of Westport, CT, Michael P. Armstrong, husband of Karen of Drexel Hill, Thomas C. Armstrong, husband of Laury of Gilbertsville, Matthew J. Armstrong, husband of Jennifer of Pottstown, and John W. Armstrong, husband of Melanie of Brookville; mother in law Fae Martinkovic; sisters, Joan, Bernadette, MaryAnne, Denise and Kathy; and 13 grandchildren. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by 2 brothers, Thomas and Eddie.

Charles was an Air Force veteran serving for 6 years. He worked for Lockheed Martin in the Areospace department for 35 years, retiring in 2003.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11:00AM at St. Columbkill RC Church, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, PA  19512 with Fr. Robert Quinn officiating. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call on Monday from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Road, Royersford and on Tuesday from 10:00AM to 10:45AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charles Armstrong's memory to Catholic Relief Services for Haiti by sending your donation to St. Columbkill R.C. Church, Attention Gayle Fontaine, at the address above and making note of the Armstrong funeral.

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Mihaly “Mike” Donko, 79, husband of the late Maria (Domjan) Donko, of Pottstown, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 25th at his residence.

Born in Budapest, Hungary, he was the son of the late Sandor Donko and Julianna (Berko) Donko.

Surviving is his daughter Susanne Kohalmi, wife of Paul, of Pottstown; granddaughter Adina Kohalmi, wife of Nicholas Sweetak, of Pottstown and grandson Zsolt Kohalmi of Pottstown.

Mihaly was a 40+ year member of the Philadelphia and Vicinity Hungarian Sportsman Club (“Tanya”).

A memorial service will be held on February 27th, 2:00PM at Limerick Garden of Memories Good Shepherd Mausoleum, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, with Rev. Sandor Meszaros officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mihaly’s name to The Montgomery County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 19 E. Ridge Pike, PO Box 222, Conshohocken, PA 19428-0222.

Karl D. “KT” Taylor, 65, husband of Kathleen H. (Sollars) Taylor of 28 years, of Gilbertsville, passed away on Tuesday at Manor Care in Pottstown.

Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Walter Leroy and Evelyn M. (Sacks) Taylor.

Surviving with his wife are his brothers Harold Taylor, husband of June, of Quakertown and Walter Taylor, husband of Sue, of Richlandtown.

Karl was a member of ST. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Richlandtown and the Quakertown Moose Lodge. He was an avid Flyers and NASCAR fan.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, 1:30PM at Limerick Garden of Memories Good Shepherd Mausoleum, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick. Burial will follow. Family and friends may call on Friday from 1:00PM to 1:30PM at Limerick Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karl’s memory to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4 S. Main Street, PO BOX 459, Richlandtown, PA 18955 or Delaware Valley Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Roy Kenneth Bivens, 93, husband of the late Dorothy (Spencer) Bivens, of Bechtelsville, passed away on Tuesday at Pennsburg Manor.

Born in Greencastle, he was the son of the late Charles and Florence (Foust) Bivens.

Surviving are his children Kenneth Bivens of Bechtelsville, Vicki Bricker of Barto, and Suzanne Lachotta of Alamogordo, NM; and his sister Gladys Cooper of Greencastle; 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Roy was a WWII Navy Veteran. He would make and sell socks and received the name “The Sock Man” from his family.

Services and interment are private and at the convenience of the family. He will be interred in his family plot next to his wife Dorothy.

Marian S. (Effrig) Knapp, 92, wife of the late Stephen Knapp, passed away on Sunday at Manor Care in Allentown.

Born in Hagersville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ida R. (Strawn) Effrig.

Surviving is her daughter Lorraine, wife of Kenneth Saylor, of Hereford; sisters Charlotte Effrig of Pottstown, Anna Violet Nosia of Phoenixville; brother Ernest Ralph Effrig of East Coventry; 4 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, 11:30AM at ST. Isidore Church Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Quakertown with Fr. Frederick J. Riegler officiating. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marian’s name to the Humane Society, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Please make your check payable to The HSUS.

Robert L. Kelly II, age 63, husband of Mary Ann (Zurowski)  Kelly, of Woodbrook Dr., Douglassville, died Saturday at his residence.

Born in Trenton N.J., he was the son of the late Robert L. and Eleanor (Powell) Kelly.

He was the owner-operator of Automatic Control Systems, in Norristown for many years, after which he then owned and operated Gulf Coast Importers, in Douglassville, with his wife and family.

He was a 1970 graduate of Villanova University, where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Bob was a member of St. Columbkill R.C. Church, Boyertown.  He was also a member of the Ancient order of Hibernians, along with the Boyertown Rod and Gun Club.  He enjoyed traveling and particularly loved visiting Hawaii, and Las Vegas.

Surviving with this wife of 39 years, is a daughter; Brienne C. Kelly of Douglassville, and a son; Robert L. Kelly III, of Douglassville. Also surviving are five brothers; James E. Kelly, of Lawrenceville N.J., Lawrence W. Kelly, of Salem N.J., H. Michael Kelly, of Boyertown, John B. Kelly, of Warminster Pa., and Thomas P. Kelly, of Clearwater Florida, and a sister; Elizabeth Ann Inglalsbe, of Titusville N.J.  He was pre-deceased by a sister; Kathleen Uhrman.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass, which will be celebrated at 11 AM, Wednesday, in St. Columbkill R.C.Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd., Boyertown, with Fr. Martin F. Kern, officiating.  Friends may call on Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 AM, at the church. Burial will be private.

Contributions may be made in his memory to: American Heart Assoc., 625 W. Ridge Pike, Building A, Suite 100, Conshohocken, Pa.  19428, and or the: American Lung Assoc., 2121 City Line Rd., Bethlehem, Pa. 18017-2100.

Marianna (Galazin) Zach, 59, wife of William D. Zach for 30 years, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a battle with stomach cancer.

She was born on Dec. 12, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY and was the daughter of the late Adam Galazin and Isabella Park.

Surviving with her husband are children Mariah Zach of Philadelphia, Jordan Zach of Denver, CO, and Ariel Zach of Madrid, Spain; and family friend James Jackson of Baltimore, MD. She is predeceased by a son Zephyr Zach and a brother Donald Stewart.

Marianna worked at Lehigh Valley Hospital Department of Psychiatry for 20 years as the office coordinator.  She enjoyed cooking for the family at Thanksgiving, was a loving wife and mother, and will be sadly missed.

Family and friends will be welcomed on Tuesday from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville. Burial will be private. A celebration of her life will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging everyone to donate a pint of blood to the American Red Cross in Marianna’s memory.

Thomas C. Leightcap 68, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Pottstown, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 16th at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. 

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late LeRoy C. and Emma W. (Zern) Leightcap.

Surviving is his daughter Adrienne Imondi, wife of David of Sarasota, Florida and grandson, Brett Howe of Reading.

Tommy was a US Air Force veteran serving for 3 years in the Air Police.  He was a member of the Pottstown Elk Lodge #814, Stichter Lodge 254 F & AM, the Scottish Rite Consistory Valley of Reading, and the Meadows Country Club of Sarasota, Florida.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 25, 11:00AM at Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick.

Naomi E. (Tobias) Rock, 94, wife of the late Wilbur F. Rock, passed away on Friday at Manatawny Manor.

Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Elsie (Bossler) Tobias.

Surviving is niece Nancy Lynn Kuszyk and nephew Barry J. Tobias. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brother Manfred Tobias.

Naomi was a member of the St. Peter UCC in Knauertown and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Royersford #518.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, 11:00AM, at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, from 10:00AM to 11:00AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Naomi’s name to the Memorial Fund of St. Peter UCC Church, Box 208, St. Peters, PA 19470.

Theresa L. (Conrad) Kriebel, 63, wife of Donald L. Kriebel for 45 years, passed away on Thursday, January 14th at Reading Hospital.

Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Leroy H. and Matilda E. (Benfield) Conrad.

Surviving with her husband are children Richard A. Kriebel, husband of Lori, of Elysburg, Amy L. Nihart, wife of Jerry, of Douglassville, and Robert A. Kriebel, husband of Rhonda, of Birdsboro; and grandchildren Stephanie L. Nihart, Megan E., Tegan J. and Tyler J. Kriebel, Heather N. and Mason R. Nellis and Erik T. and Anthony C. Sacarello.

Theresa was a member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church in Boyertown. She enjoyed raising her family and loved them very much.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, 10:30AM at Most Blessed Sacrament RC Church, 610 Pine Street, Bally with Fr. Robert Freed officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends will be welcomed on Tuesday from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the church.

Hilda E. (Stengel) Smith, 96, wife of the late George H. Smith Jr., of Pottstown, passed away on Saturday at Manatawny Manor in Pottstown.

Born in Bally, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Eck) Stengel.

Surviving is her long time companion of 31 years Richard N. Deets; sons George A. “Buddy” Smith, husband of Georganne, of Alburtis and Leonard H. “Lenny” Smith, husband of Carol, of Garnet Valley; grandchildren Tara Swartz, wife of William, of Geigertown and Gregg Smith, husband of Gloria, of Upper Pottsgrove Twp.; and great grandchildren Morgan, Alec and Rachel Swartz and Jared and Aiden Smith.  Along with her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers Neuman, Theodore and Harvey Stengel.

Hilda was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Stowe and a member of the Freeland Chapter No.323 Order of the Eastern Star in Collegeville for 50 plus years. She worked as a sale consultant for 10 years at the former New York Store in Pottstown and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 20 years. Hilda also loved to cook. Hilda enjoyed nothing more than watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events, theatrical plays and dance recitals. Her greatest love next to her family was playing bingo. She was an avid ballroom dancer and traveled extensively in the United States and abroad. Hilda loved the Lord and served him faithfully throughout her life.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, 10:00AM at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 214 N. Hanover Street. Burial will follow in Falkner Swamp Church Cemetery, Gilbertsville. Family and friends may call on Thursday, from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hilda’s honor to Coventry Christian Schools, 962 E, Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA 19465. Make donations payable to Coventry Christian Schools.

Donald F. McNeill Sr., age 76, loving husband of Rachel C. Desiderio, of Carver Lane, Limerick Twp., died Sunday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Phila. Pa., he was the son of the late Frank and Helen (Glasse) McNeill.

He worked for over 30 years for Westinghouse in Lester Pa., and later for the Kelly Brush Co., in Folcroft Pa., followed by working for both the Custer Bus Co., and the Sacks Bus Co., as a school bus driver.

He was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War, where he served very proudly.

Donald was a sports enthusiast, particularly for all the Phila. Sports teams.  In addition he enjoyed playing the banjo, and working with model trains and airplanes.  He also enjoyed traveling, and did not mind driving anywhere.

Surviving with his wife of 52 years, is a daughter: Kathleen M. wife of Achilles J. Inverso, of Limerick Twp., along with two sons; Donald F. McNeill Jr., husband of Nancy, of Pottstown, and Richard S. McNeill, husband of Christine, of Ridley Park Pa. He is also survived by a brother; Steven Shero, of Tucson Ariz., and three grandchildren; Stephanie Loeb, Andrew McNeill, and Ryan McNeill.  He was pre-deceased by a sister; Tara Branco.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, Pa., with Fr. Paul Brandt, officiating. Burial will be in Limerick Garden of Memories immediately following services.  Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:15 at the funeral home.

Richard E. Sites, 60, of Pottstown, passed away on Monday at the Philadelphia V.A. Medical Center.

He was born in Pottstown to the late Orpha (Wunderlich) Sites and raised in Elverson by his late aunt Hazel (Wunderlich) Supplee.

Surviving is his son Michael Sites and his daughter Amy Sites; family friends Kathy J. Kelly, wife of Robert and Thomas Hiland, husband of Kathy; mother in law Lillian Strohm and father in law William Strohm.

Richard was a US Army Veteran serving two terms, one of them in Vietnam. He worked as a welder for MacKissic Inc. for 20 plus years, retiring in 2007.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10:30AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown with Rev. Dr. Donald B. Eisenhauer officiating. Burial will follow in Parker Ford Baptist Church Cemetery, Parker Ford. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to Montgomery County SPCA, 1059 Sweisford Rd., Perkiomenville, PA  18074.

Gloria M. (Mazurek) Rubach, 78, wife of the late Robert K. Rubach Sr., of Pottstown, passed away on Thursday at Phoenixville Hospital.

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Kolodziejczak) Mazurek.

Surviving is son Robert K. Rubach Jr., husband of Charlotte, of Blue Bell; daughter Denise M. Rubach of Pottstown; sisters Dorothy Daminski and Theresa Zylka, both of Depew, NY; and grandchildren Sara, Jeremy, and “bestest buddy” Nicole Rubach.

Gloria was a member of the former St. Peter’s RC Church in Pottstown, now Blessed Teresa of Calcutta. She was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed her family. Gloria courageously fought a hard battle for 10 months against an aggressive cancer. Until the end, she never permitted this horrible disease to take over her life, reduce her spirits and the love she had for her family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass which will be held on Tuesday, 11:00AM at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta RC Church, 1228 Main Street, Linfield, with Fr. Paul Brandt officiating. Burial will be private in St. Aloysius New Cemetery, Lower Pottsgrove Township.

Robert W. “Ned” Esdale Jr., 60, husband of Donna H. (Hacker) Esdale of 42 years, passed away on Thursday at Hahnemann University Hospital after a battle with lung cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert W. Esdale II and Margaret H. (Hodges) Esdale.

Surviving with his wife is son Robert W. Esdale III, husband of Charlene, of NH; daughter Veronica A. Lombardi, wife of Eric, of Morgantown; sister Colleen Novia, wife of Francis, of Skippack; grandchildren Brooke, Thomas, Erica, and Louis; and mother in law Ruth A. Hacker. He is predeceased by his nephew J. D. Anderson.

Robert was a member of Shepherd of the Hill Church in Bechtelsville. He was a ¼ mile drag race car driver with a real passion for racing. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening. Robert was a supervisor in transportation for PECO for 30 years, retiring in 1998.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 15, 11:00AM at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville with Rev. John Brown officiating. Burial will be private. Family and friends will be welcomed from 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Friday, January 15th at the church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s name to Boyertown Multi-Service, 200 W Spring St, Boyertown, PA 19512-1052 or Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505.

Steven Vozniak, age 69, husband of Barbara A. (Reitnauer) Vozniak, of Englesville Hill Rd., Boyertown, died Friday in Manor Care, Pottstown.

Born in Phila. Pa., he was the son of the late Stephen and Rose (Urban) Vozniak.
He was a 1959 graduate of Boyertown High School, and later worked for the former Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., in Pottstown for 20 years. He also then worked for 20 more years at Eastern Foundry in Boyertown.

He is a member of Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown, the Pikeville Sportsmans Club, and was a avid hunter  and fisherman. Steve also was a member of the Pottstown Stamp club, and enjoyed collecting stamps.

Surviving with his wife of 39 years, are two sons; Steven D. Learned, husband of Judy, of Boyertown, and Daryl S. Learned, of Pottstown, along with one daughter;  Bonnie M. wife of Richard Hislop, of Price Utah.  Also surviving is a brother; Carl Vozniak, of Phila.  and eight grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.  He was pre-deceased by a brother; Nicholas Vozniak.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service to be held on Saturday January 16, 2010, at 11 AM, at the Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., 10 Warwick St., Boyertown, Pa.  Burial will be private.

Arlene (Custer) Moyer, age 84, wife of the late William R. Moyer, of Chestnut Knoll, Boyertown, and formerly of Highland Ave., Boyertown, died Saturday in PMMC.

Born in Boyertown she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Florence D. (Hilbert) Custer.

She had worked at the former Bank of Penna., in Boyertown for many years, and prior to that had worked in the Boyertown High School Office.

She was a long time member of Good Shepherd U.C.C. Church, Boyertown. Arlene and her late husband enjoyed Ballroom Dancing, and in addition she also enjoyed Crocheting.

Surviving is an aunt,Pearl Steinmetz, brother in-law, Ralph Moyer, several cousins, nieces and nephews, and a number of dear friends. She was pre-deceased by a brother; Arthur W. Buchert.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville, with the Rev. Dennis Christie, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.  Friends may call on Thursday from 10 to 10:30 AM, at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in her memory to: Good Shepherd U.CC.Church, 35 W. Phila. Ave., Boyertown, Pa.  19512.

John C. “Jack” Tiefel Jr., 78, husband of Marian (Rowdon) Tiefel for 55 years, passed away on Monday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late John C. Tiefel Sr. and Dorothy (Wood) Tiefel.

Jack was a member of Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Limerick. He was a 1949 graduate of Media High School and a 1951 graduate of Pierce Business School. He joined the National Guard in 1950 and the Air National Guard in 1954 where he obtained the rank of Technician Sgt and received an Honorable Discharge. He worked for Sun Federal Credit Union and Sampson Travel Agency both in Rador and retired from Sun Oil Company. He was a member of the Roving Square Dance Group, former treasurer of both the Sun Oil Company Retirement Group and the Willow Run Adult Community.

Surviving with his wife is son Ronald D. Tiefel of Glenolden; daughter Rebecca J. Tiefel Hiller of Limerick; grandsons Patrick and Andrew Tiefel of Glenolden and brother Robert W. Tiefel of Quincy, FL.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, 10:30AM at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Cherry Lane, Limerick with Pastor Charles Holt officiating. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name to Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Cherry Lane, Limerick, PA 19468.

Lloyd C. Reinert Sr., 74, husband of the late Helen E. (Hyland) Reinert, of Kutztown, passed away on Thursday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Reading.

Born in Stowe, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Koch) Reinert.
Surviving is his sons Stan Hyland of Willaimsport, and Lloyd C. Reinert Jr., husband of Michelle, of Pricetown; grandson Calvin V. Reinert; and sister Arlene M. Baggett. Along with his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his sister Beatrice C. Lawhorne.

Lloyd was a US Air Force veteran where he was a staff car driver. He was the President of the Pottstown Hunting Club for many years, a life member of the West Pottsgrove Fire Company, a former member of the Pike Township Sportsmen's Association and retired from Columbia Boiler Co. as a welder. He worked as a professional landscaper for many years for businesses, friends and family. Lloyd was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, 10:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park. Family and friends are welcomed from 9:00AM to 10:00AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lloyd's name to the American Heart Assn., 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg. A, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA  19428.

Helen F. (Flasher) Wanner, 89, wife of the late Samuel I. Wanner Jr., passed away on Monday at Manor Care in Pottstown.

Born in Three Springs, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Larue (Berrier) Flasher.

Surviving is her son Samuel I. “Sam” Wanner III, husband of Jody of Pottstown; sisters Carolyn, wife of George Seeley, of Fl., Phyllis, wife of Charles Henzie, of Valley Forge, and Fern, wife of Charles Erb, of Fl.; grandchildren Samuel I. Wanner IV of Pottstown, Jennifer A. Nungesser of AZ., Ashley M. Wanner and Daphne L. Wanner of Perkiomenville; and great granddaughter Trinity J. Dube of AZ.

Helen was a member of St. John’s U.C.C. in Pottstown. She was a Past Royal Matron and life member of the Order of Amaranth in Pottstown.  She was a lifelong Phillies fan.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 10:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown. Burial will follow in Limerick Garden of Memories. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6:00PM to 7:30PM and on Saturday from 9:15AM to 9:45AM at the funeral home.

Homer H. Swarner, 77, husband of the late Gloria J. (Gloss) Swarner, of Hershey, formerly of Pottstown, Chester Co., passed away on Saturday at Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Juniata County, but lived most of his life in rural Pottstown, he was the son of the late Clay A. “Ray” and Cora Mae (Carruthers) Swarner.

Homer was a US Army Veteran, serving with the 101 Airborne Division. Mr. Swarner belonged to the First Baptist Church in Pottstown, serving as deacon, head usher, trustee and many years on the finance committee. He belonged to the Mt. Pickering Lodge No. 446 F & AM Masonic Lodge of which he was past Master and past Secretary. He belonged to the Reading Scottish Rite in Reading, a past Sovereign Prince of the Princes of Jerusalem, past President of the Fellowship Hi-Twelve Club in Reading, past State Secretary of PA. State Assoc. of Hi-Twelve Clubs, and past President of Coventry Lions Club in Chester Co.

At the request of Homer, funeral services and interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pottstown is private.

Homer touched the lives of many people throughout his life and anyone who wishes to make a tribute to his life may do so by sending their donations to the First Baptist Church of Pottstown, 301 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, ATTN: Pastor Marvin Marsh. Please mark your donations for the “Homer H. Swarner Memorial Fund”.

Lester C. Steinmetz, 65, of Pottstown, passed away on Thursday at Manor Care in Pottstown.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lizzie (Wealand) Steinmetz.

Surviving is his son Lester Steinmetz Jr.; daughters Rebecca Miller and Pamela Vega; brothers Samuel Jr., David and Mickey Steinmetz; sisters Mary Baker and Arlene Seidel; grandchildren Jessica Steinmetz, Felicia and Tanya Vega, Todd Fryberger and Cheyenne Gleisner; and great grandchildren Laila and Cyler Sellers, Kevin Falatovich and Ayden Gleisner. He is predeceased by his brother Richard Steinmetz.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown with Rev. Dr. Donald Eisenhauer officiating. Burial will be private. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 9:00AM to 10:45AM at the funeral home.

Clifford C. Miller, 81, husband of Margaret E. “Peggy” (Moore) Miller of 58 years, of Pottstown, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, at Strong Memorial Hospital, in Rochester, NY.

Born in Schenectady, NY on July 1, 1928, he was the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Ida (VanNatta) Miller.

Surviving with his wife are children Timothy A. Miller, Cynthia J. Taylor, wife of Frederick, Kenneth C. Miller, Lori A. Wheeler, wife of Stephen; grandchildren David Miller, Andrew Miller, husband of Danielle, Cory Sorce, wife of Charles, James A. Muvaney, Jacqueline J. DeSalvo, Rachael L. Bingham, wife of Kolby, Brian J. Miller, Amanda M. Schroader, Benjamin F., Amanda C. and Emily C. Taylor, and Ian Cone; and great grandchildren Carson J. Sciangula, Ethan J. and Jakob A. DeSalvo, Olivia N. Callese, Griffin M. Sorce, and Bradley A. and Ashley E. Miller. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his son Thomas J. Miller; daughter in law Mary Elaine Miller; brothers Thomas A., John (Jack) and Roland Miller, and sisters Ida Miller, Nina Miller Roberts and Elizabeth Czarnecki.

Cliff was a Master Chief Steam Propulsionist in the Engineering Department for the US Navy, where he served for 21 years and was in the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing , and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, 12 Noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 93 Maugers Miller Road, Pottstown with Bishop Brett Duersch officiating. Burial will follow in Limerick Garden of Memories. Family and friends may call on Friday from 10:00AM to 11:45AM at the church.

John E. Stauffer, 89, husband of Marie L. (Leister) Stauffer for 63 years, passed away on Thursday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.

Born in Sassamansville, he was the son of the late Calvin and Mabel (Erb) Stauffer.

Surviving with his wife is son, Dana J. Stauffer, husband of Helen; daughter, Gail S., wife of Bill Smith, Jr.; grandson, Billy Smith, III, husband of Cary; great grandson, Landon Smith; and sister, Pauline Haring.

John was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sassamansville, a WWII Army veteran, and was a bricklayer/stone mason with his own business for more than 30 years.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, 10:30 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 1020 E. Philadelphia Avenue, Gilbertsville, PA, with Rev. George Harpel officiating.  Interment will be private.  Family and friends may call on Monday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of John to "Shares of Faith" at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1809 Hoffmansville Road, PO Box 370, Sassamansville, PA 19472.

Gloria Dolores (Zern) Levengood, 79, of Gilbertsville, died on December 30, 2009, at the Stapeley Home in Philadelphia, PA, after a period of declining health. 

Born on October 21, 1930, Mrs. Levengood was a lifelong resident of the Boyertown/Gilbertsville area.  Daughter of Clarence and Florence (Shaner) Zern, she graduated from Boyertown High School and earned her teaching credentials from Cedar Crest College.  She was united in marriage with William Levengood on June 28, 1952, at the Sassamansville Reformed Church.  He preceded her in death in 2008.

Mrs. Levengood began her more than 30-year teaching career as a high school business teacher, then became an elementary school teacher, and after completing graduate work at Kutztown University, served as a children’s librarian. 

A life-long member of Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ in Bechtelsville, Mrs. Levengood was active in church programs as a teacher and church musician, and in later years enjoyed senior activities with fellow church members, including the Sunday “brunch bunch.” 

An avid traveler, Mrs. Levengood visited many sites associated with children’s literature in the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. In addition, she and her husband enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Tioga County and camping across the US and Canada.  She enjoyed reading, music, bird watching, exploring local culinary and cultural offerings, collecting children’s antique furniture, and visits with friends and family.

Surviving are her sister Eleanor (Mark) Steiner of Wooster, OH, nephew Neil (Shirley) Levengood, nieces Julie (Marta Rose) and Amy (Darlene Pido) Steiner, great niece Tammy (Randy) Cleaver, great-great nieces Lillian and Emily Jones, great-niece Beatrix and great-nephew Micah Steine-Rose, and a host of cousins and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, 10:30AM at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville, with Rev John Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Hills, UCC, 527 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville PA 19505.