Obituaries

You can see the last farewells from families and loving ones who keep the warmest memories.

Memory… is the diary that we all carry about with us. Below are the recent obituaries left by loving ones, friends, relatives and sincerest condolences extended to the families

Kermit J. Hill

Kermit James Hill, 100, of Frederick, formerly of Reading, passed away on November 25, 2023, at home. Born April 2, 1923, at home in Kutztown. He was the son of LeRoy Hill and Mabel (Stein) Hill. The love of his life, his wife of 36 years, Emily (Becker) Hill, passed away on September 22, 12983.

Jean Wiest

Jean (Houck) Wiest, 91, widow of Ralph Y. Wiest, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Freedom Village at Brandywine in Coatesville. Born in Barto, Jean was the daughter of the late Charles Houck and Dorothy (Derr) Houck. She worked at the local hosiery mill to put herself through college, and went on to

Anna B. Updegrove

Anna B. (Gehman) Updegrove, 98, widow of Thomas Updegrove, Sr., of Boyertown, passed away at home on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William and Perma (Graber) Gehman. Anna worked at Drug Plastics and Glass Co. Inc., in Boyertown as a machine operator until her retirement. She later went back

James D. Himes

In Loving Memory of James D. Himes It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James D Himes (Jim), a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world at the age of 78. Jim departed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Wednesday, November 22nd. Born on August 29th,

Ruth A. Haas

Ruth A. (Hartman) Haas, 96, widow of Walter H. Haas, of Boyertown, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Reading Hospital. Formerly of Oley, Ruth was born in Gablesville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Russell E. Hartman and Mamie E. (Deysher) Hartman. Ruth was a 1945 graduate of Boyertown Area High

Robert H. Ellis

Any list of the kindest and most decent people who have ever graced the streets of Boyertown would have to include Robert H. Ellis somewhere near the very top. He was a well-mannered, gentle, and an inspiring role model for the community’s youth leagues and our nation. There are many ways in which he will

Mary Lou Mitchell

Mary Lou (Wanner) Mitchell, 92, widow of W. Jesse Mitchell, of Gilbertsville, passed away at home on Monday, November 13, 2023. Born in Pottstown, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Leon Marty Wanner and Dorothy Mae (Reifsnyder) Wanner. Mary Lou was a 1949 graduate of Pottstown High School. She went on to work

Patricia N. Haas

Patricia N. (Boughter) Haas, 83, widow of Harold J. Haas, of Bechtelsville, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Pottstown, Patricia was the daughter of the late Gerald and Naomi (Renninger) Boughter She was a 1958 graduate of Boyertown Area High School and went on to work at Boyertown Body

Mary Ann B. Geary

Mary Ann Burdo Geary, 80, died November 11, 2023, at Hickory House Nursing Home in Honey Brook following her latest battle with cancer. Born in Belmont Hills, Mary Ann attended St. John’s High School in Manayunk, and received an Associate’s Degree from Gwynedd Mercy College, and was married in 1965 at St. John Vianney Parish

Barbara G. Hamm

Barbara G. (Greiner) Hamm 87, widow of Walter O Hamm formerly of Boyertown, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Frederick Living where she had been a resident in their Memory Care unit for five years. Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late G. Lucille (Hartz) and Raymond G. Greiner.

Florence E. Narkiewicz

Florence E. Narkiewicz, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Manor Care in King of Prussia. Born on March 30, 1936, in Chestnut Hill, Florence was the daughter of Edward and Mildred Narkiewicz. She was raised in Conshohocken and later moved to Pottstown where she resided for approximately 57 years. Florence is survived

Richard W. Rhoads

Richard W. Rhoads, husband of Marilyn (Ried) Rhoads of Upper Pottsgrove, passed away on October 30, 2023. Born in Pottstown, he was a son of William W. and Emma (Schaeffer) Rhoads. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel at the Pottstown plant and upon its closing transferred to the Bethlehem Plant in Bethlehem in 1975. He