Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Harold R. Griesemer
Harold R. Griesemer, 91 of Wellesley Ave., Wilmington, DE, formerly of Pottstown died February 28, 2005 in Christiana Hospital, Wilmington DE.
He was the husband of the late Gladys (Hess).
Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Paul and Ella (Eagle) Griesemer.
He was a US Army Veteran Of WW2 and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church Pottstown.
Graveside Services will be held Friday at 2:00 pm in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pottstown.
Rev. John Smolik, officiating.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hanover & Walnut Sts., Pottstown, PA. 19464
Milton Spiese, Sr.
Milton Spiese, Sr., age 75, of S. Hanover St., Pottstown, died on Monday, February 28, 2005 at the Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
He was the husband of Shirley (Shafer) Spiese.
Born in Pottstown, PA, he was a son of the late Edwin and Bertha (Strahler) Spiese.
Mr. Spiese was formerly employed by the Robinson Clay Products Company.
Following the close of the factory, he enjoyed having breakfast with his former co-workers.
He retired in 1994 from the Bemiss Jason Corporation in Royersford, PA, where he was employed for approximately 10 years as a material handler.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Spiese was a member of the Coventry Hills Church of Christ.
Bee Keeping was one of his interests.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: Two sons - Milton Spiese, Jr. of North Coventry, PA Brian Spiese at home One Daughter - Linda Tressider of Boyertown, PA One Sister - Esther Kochel of Boyertown, PA Three Grandchildren - Jason Spiese of North Coventry; Laura Tressider of Boyertown and Heather Spiese of North Coventry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Spiese.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service 11 A.M. on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the Coventry Hills Church of Christ, 1339 S. Hanover St., Pottstown.
Interment will be in Shenkel Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10-11 A.M. on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1830 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.
Jane L. Brunish, age 75, of Lincoln Street, Pottstown, PA, died on Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, PA.
She was the widow of Richard D. Brunish, who died in 1998.
Born in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Vesta Knopf.
Mrs. Brunish worked with her family in their business “Brunish’s Grocery” for 50 years.
Her family continues the business today.
She enjoyed the Pottstown Senior Center and their organized trips.
Survivors include: Two sons - Daniel R. Brunish of Pottstown, PA., Robert S. and his wife Debbie Brunish of Pottstown, PA., Two Grandchildren - Justin and Amanda Brunish of Pottstown, PA.,
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Brunish was preceded in death by her two sisters - Eleanor Roshon and Elizabeth Minchak.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc.
The Rev. Barry Moyer will officiate.
Friends may call from 9-10:30 A.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pottstown Area Senior Center, 724 N. Adams St., Pottstown, PA 19464.
Mary J. (Emore) Woodland
Mary J. (Emore) Woodland, age 76, of Monocacy Station, PA, died on Monday, March 07, 2005 at the Manatawny Manor, Pottstown.
She was the wife of Carl W. Woodland.
Born in Columbia, Lancaster Co., PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Viola ( Armstrong) Emore.
Mrs. Woodland owned and operated for 30 years Coventry Ceramics, where she taught ceramics at her studio, until her retirement in 1993.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by: One Son - Joseph Hartman, husband of Kathleen of Lake Ariel, PA., One Daughter - Betty, wife of Herbert Burkhart of Monocacy Station, PA., Four Grandchildren - Brian Rutkowski of Birdsboro, PA; Scott Rutkowski of York, PA; Richard Hartman of Pottstown, PA and Robert Hartman of Coventryville, PA., Six Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Thursday 2:30 pm in the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N Charlotte St., Pottstown.
Relatives and Friends will be received from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the funeral home.
Interment will be in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Cemetery, Chester Springs, PA. Rev. Barry Moyer will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caring Hospice, 400 Commerce Dr. Suite C., Ft. Washington, PA. 19034.
Julia (Fowler) Dillon
Julia (Fowler) Dillon, age 89, of N. Keim Street, Pottstown, PA, died on Friday, April 8, 2005 at her home.
She was the widow of Marion Wilson Dillon who died in 1966.
Born in Clark County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late John and Daisy (Elsea) Fowler.
Mrs. Dillon was employed for 33 years by Philco Ford Aerodynamics in Lansdale and Spring City, PA.
For many years, she owned and raced thoroughbred horses in Charlestown, W. VA.
Two of her horses were “Twistomatic” and “Nuit Ecole”.
She also owned and operated an antique shop in Harpers Ferry, VA.
She was an avid bingo player in later years.
Survivors include: Two sons –John T. Dillon of Ambler, PA, Joseph C. Dillon of Pottstown, PA, Two daughters - Wilson Dillon of West Virginia, Carolyn L. Dillon of Pottstown, PA, Two sisters - Helen Balzer of Baltimore, MD. Dixie Hawes of Quimby, VA, Nine Grandchildren - Brooke Dickson of Charlestown, West Virginia, John Dickson of Louisville, Kentucky, Janet Hastings of North Wales, PA, Jeff Dillon of Chalfonte, PA, Rosalie Fabrizio of Los Angeles, CA, Thomas Fabrizio of Los Angeles, CA, Stori Dillon Howard of California, Theresa Dillon of California, Fowler Dillon of Pottstown, PA, Six Great Grandchildren - Rory Romaine of Charlestown, West Virginia, Devon Dixon of Charlestown, West Virginia, Cameron Dillon of Chalfonte, PA, Kalie Dillon of Chalfonte, PA, Jessica Hart of Los Angeles, CA, Kalie Ann Stimson of Atlanta, Georgia, One Great Great Grandchild - Julia Romaine of Charlestown, West Virginia
Services: Private and held at the convenience of the family…
Memorial Contributions: Visiting Nurses Association of Pottstown and Vicinity - Hospice Program, 1963 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464 or to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 501 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.
Elizabeth Moyer
Elizabeth Moyer, 95 of ManorCare Health Services, Pottstown, died Wednesday in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.
She was the widow of Morris L. Hunsberger, William V. Yost, Richard M. Moyer.
Born in Obelisk, PA., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Gebert) Wagner.
She was a member of Zions United Church Of Christ, Pottstown.
Surviving are two sons, William V. Yost, Enola, PA., Thomas L. Yost, Pottstown, PA.; three brothers, Paul H. Wagner, George H. Wagner both of Pottstown, PA., Lloyd J. Wagner, Boyertown, PA.
Also surviving are 5 grandchildren & 5 Great Grandchildren.
She was pre deceased by one son, Charles Hunsberger; one brother, Louis Wagner and two sisters, Viola Hunsberger and Mable Heimbach.
Funeral Services will be held Monday 1:00 pm in Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N Charlotte St., Pottstown.
Relatives & Friends will be received from Noon to 1 pm. Rev. Peter C Nichols, Officiating.
Interment in Highland Memorial Park.
Charles Gaugler
Charles Gaugler, age 63, of Pottstown, PA, died on Sunday, April 3, 2005 at Manor Care, Pottstown.
He was the husband of the late Margaret Swoyer Gaugler.
Born in Quakertown, PA, he was a son of the late John Franklin Gaugler and Eva M. (Kline) Strauss.
He was formerly employed by the Mrs. Smith Pie Co., where he worked on the production line.
Survivors include: One Son - David Gaugler of Palm, PA, Two sisters - Ida Ludy of Barto, PA, Eleanor Maynard of PA, Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service 11 A.M. on Friday, April 8, 2005 at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA.
The Reverend John Brown will officiate.
Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.
Friends may call from 10-11 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shephard of the Hills UCC, 527 Hoffmansville Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505.
Harry Russell Bennett
Harry Russell Bennett, age 77, of N. Washington St., Pottstown, PA, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at his residence.
He was the husband of Peggy D. (McClelland) Bennett.
Born in Morrisdale, PA, he was a son of the late David and Josephine (Rounds) Bennett.
Mr. Bennett was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.
He retired from Neapco in Pottstown in 1991, where he was employed as a Guage Lab Inspector for 28 years.
In earlier years, Mr. Bennett was a little league baseball coach for Town Toy.
He was an avid sports enthusiast.
Surviving in addition to his wife are: Two sons - David R., and his wife Melissa Bennett of Gilbertsville, PA, Mark M. Bennett of Sanatoga, PA, One Daughter - Susan K. Bennett of Pottstown, PA, Two Grandchildren - Sarah and John Bennett of Gilbertsville, PA, Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service 11 A.M. on Saturday, April 9, 2005 at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA.
Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.
Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday and from 10-11 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Pottstown Unit, c/o Shelly Stockmal, National Penn Bank, 1503 Sunset Dr., Suite 3, Pottstown, PA 19464 or to the American Heart Association, 625 West Ridge Pike, Building A-100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
