Obituaries

Apr 26, 2021

James J. McCoach, April 26, 2021, Age 65. James was born in Roxborough on May 31, 1955 to the late Robert E. and Dorothy McCoach. He is survived by his wife Robin (Pownall), his brother Mark (Vicky) and his children Tara (Bill) Metzler, James (Monica) McCoach, Andrea (Scott) Kniskern and Robert J. McCoach (Nicole). He is also survived by...

Apr 25, 2021

Betty Engle was born in Pottstown, PA in 1933 and passed away in her home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida on April 25, 2021. She was raised in Royersford and Wyomissing, PA. She graduated as an RN from Albright College, earned a Master Degree in Public Health Nursing from NYU and later another Masters of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary...

Apr 24, 2021

In loving memory: Ethan Daley passed away very suddenly in his home on April 24, 2021 at the age of 44 years old.

Ethan was born in Athens, GA, on October 24, 1976. He graduated from Oregon State University in 2000 in mechanical engineering. He pursued graduate studies at the University of Michigan from 2005 to 2013...

Apr 21, 2021

John passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. He was the oldest son of John B. and Helen M. (McCrory), brother to Joseph, Nicholas, Thomas and Marie Zawislak (preceded).  Survived by his wife of 61 years, Marion (Mansell) and his 4 children: Sandra (Thomas), Cindy (Joseph), John and Susan (Tony).  PopPop to 8 grandchildren and G-Pop to 4 great...

Apr 19, 2021

James P. Mongan, passed away quietly on April 19, 2021 at age 81. He is survived by his brothers Edward (Julie) and Robert (Marianne) Mongan; daughters Helen Mongan, Jennifer Mongan (Dan) and Jamie Smith (Andy). He is the grandfather of Chad, Brandon, Ryan and Jordan Mongan and Drew Smith and Great-grandfather of Valentina Mongan. He will be sadly missed...

Apr 17, 2021

S. Mary Dolores Sneeringer (formerly S. Saint Ida), April 17, 2021, Age 94. Daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Sneeringer. sister of Benjamin Sneeringer (Judith), Bernard Sneeringer (Anne), Justina Meckley and the late Rodney Sneeringer, Frank Sneeringer, Anna Miller, Loretta Orndorff and Rita Walter. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand-nephews and members of her...

Apr 17, 2021

John J. Staranowski Sr., age 76, on April 17, 2021. Husband of the late Shirley (nee Wunder) Staranowski. Father of John Jr. (Kimberly), Brian (Theresa), and Paula Staranowski. Grandfather of Brendan, Brian, Nathan, Nicolas, and Alixandria. Great Grandfather to be of a baby girl expected very soon. Brother of Regina Yost. Services and Interment are private.

Apr 17, 2021

Kathleen R. Donahue, age 61, on April 17, 2021. Mother of Jay M. Jr., Jamie J., and Eric T. Westerfer. Grandmother of Eric Jr., Jay III, Mason, Jaxson, Milo, and Jax. Sister of Margaret Unkow (Dimitri), Bernadette Campbell (Robert), and the late Mary and Lawrence Joseph Donahue. Long time friend of Jerry, MaryJane, and Charlotte. Also survived by many...

Apr 11, 2021

Lawrence J. Kern Sr, 68, passed away suddenly on Sunday April 11, 2021 at home with his children by his side. The beloved husband of the late Margaret C. Kern (nee Hinkle). He was a loving husband, father, brother, cousin, uncle, and Pop Pop to his twelve grandchildren.

Larry was a devoted father to his five children,...

Apr 8, 2021

S. Joan M. Grelis, SSJ, April 8, 2021, Age 96. Daughter of the late John and Mabel Grelis. Sister of the late John J. Grelis, Mary G. Szczepkowski, S. Winifred Grelis, SSJ and William Wright Grelis. She is survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews as well as members of her Congregation the Sisters...

Mar 31, 2021

S. Mary Elizabeth Kratzinger, SSJ (formerly S. Marian Celeste, SSJ), March 31, 2021, Age 85. Daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Kratzinger. Sister of Richard Katzinger (Sue), John Kratzinger (Holly), Joan Frankowiak (Bernie) and the late Stephen Kratzinger. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph....

Mar 27, 2021

Barbara McGuckin Bartkow (nee Wells), age 85, of Farnham, VA, died peacefully on March 27, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Carl R. McGuckin.  Loving Mother of Bob (Geri), Walter (Suzanne), Mark, Timothy, Matthew (Susan) and the deceased Donald.  She had 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Mar 27, 2021

Robert R. Cunningham died March 27, 2021 at the age of 89.  He was the husband of the late Margaret (nee Schenkel) Cunningham; father of Scott (Larae) and Rob (Nancy) Cunningham; grandfather of Jennifer, Jeffrey, Kevin and Erik Cunningham and Colleen McElroy; great grandfather of Mary, Maggie, Lizzy and Rusty Cunningham; and brother of Charlotte Cunningham.

Bob...

Mar 26, 2021

Madelyn P. Zehren (nee' Hill) of Roxborough.  March 26, 2021, Age 86.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Zehren, Sr.  Mother of Joseph F. Zehren, JR. (Song), Michael T. Zehren (Susan), John R. Zehren (Pam), Madelyn L. Heckman (Art), Paul L. Zehren (Elaine), Celeste M. Zehren (Nick Sandoval), Richard G. Zehren (Roni), Francis X. Zehren, Brian P. Zehren...

Mar 25, 2021

Joseph R. D'Amore, March 25, 2021, Age 95. Husband of the late Josephine M. (nee Scotti). Father of Joseph, Jr. (Renee), Frances M. Danowski (Joseph) and the late Dennis D'Amore. Grandfather of Mindy and Amy Danowski

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation on Monday, March 29 at 9 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave.,...

Mar 23, 2021

S. Madeleine Jude Hamilton, SSJ, March 23, 2021, Age 81. Daughter of the late Leroy Warren Hamilton and Margaret (nee Jordan) Hamilton. Sister of Charles and James Hamilton and the late Francis Hamilton. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and two grand-nephews as well as members of her Congregation, The Sisters of St. Joseph.

Services are...

Mar 21, 2021

S. Dolores Ann Moriarty, SSJ, March 21, 2021. Age 84. Daughter of the late William and Dolores Moriarty. Sister of S. Kathleen Therese, SSJ, Judy Lewis(Bill), Joan DeZetter(Dan), sister-in-law of E. Ann Moriarty, and the late Kathleen Mary and William James Moriarty, Jr. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews and members of her...

Mar 20, 2021

Staley, Patricia E. (nee Morley), of Roxborough, on March 20, 2021, age 87. Wife of the late Clyde N., sister of Dennis, and the late Bernadette Cahill, Harry, Edward, and Francis Morley. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Retired from Bell Telephone Company, she was a member of Bell Pioneers. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing 9:30AM followed...

Mar 17, 2021

Matthew (Mattfu) A. Trimbur, age 59, passed away on March 17, 2021 due to complications from an illness.

A Philly native born January 19, 1962, Matthew was known by many in the community. He will be remembered by all as the life of the party and someone who could always bring laughter to those around him.

Mar 9, 2021

Roseann Gill, 77, of Roxborough passed on March 9, 2021 after a long illness. Originally from the Lehigh Valley, she graduated from Muhlenberg College with honors and moved to Philadelphia. She spent the bulk of her career working for the Navy as Supervisor for off-base housing. A life-long theater and music buff, she had season tickets to many of...