Obituaries by LocationIRAD V. ESCHBACH
Services were held for Irad V. Eschbach, 101, of the Frederick Mennonite Community, Fred-erick, who died Sept. 9 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown. Born in Pennsburg, he attended Lehigh University, Bethlehem, where he studied chemical engineering. Eschbach was employed at Boeing Aircraft, in California, in the sheet metal department. He was later employed at the former Ryan Aircraft in experimental metal design in the aircraft sheet metal department until he retired in 1969. Eschbach was a member of the Pennsburg United Church of Christ, Pennsburg, and the Area 1, G.O.P. Eschbach is survived by nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. Donations may be made to either the Pennsburg United Church of Christ, 775 Main St., Pennsburg; or to the Salvation Army, 137 King St., Pottstown, PA 19464. The arrangements were handled by the Falk Funeral Home, Pennsburg.
FLORENCE E. SMITH
Services were held for Florence E. Smith, 98, formerly of S. Sixth St., who died Sept. 9 in Berks Heim, where she had resided since 1993. She was predeceased by a previous husband, Russell Witmoyer, in 1950. Born in Yellow House, she was employed for four years as a waitress at United Cigar, Reading. She is survived by a son, Floyd G. Bloch, Reading. Other survivors include a brother and a sister. Also three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The Sanders Funeral Home, Reading, handled the arrangements.
ELIZABETH A. J. KLINE
Services were held for Elizabeth Ann (Sissy) James Kline, 56, wife of John B. Kline, of Boyertown, who died Sept. 5 in Phoenix, Ariz. Born in McAlester, Okla., she attended school in Talihina, Okla., and Irene’s Beauty College, in Muskogee, Okla. She was employed as a licensed beautician for many years. Kline and her husband were married
in 1967, and relocated to Boyertown in 1968. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Heather L. Kline, of Phoenix; one son, John B. Kline Jr., of Boyertown; a sister and three grandchildren. The Drake-Jones Funeral Home, Talihina, Oklahoma was in charge of the arrangements.
URIAH H CORRELL
Services were held for Uriah H. Correll, 85, of Cottonwood Lane, Alsace Township, who died Sept. 7 in ManorCare Health Services Inc., Muhlenberg Township, where he had been a resident for one day. He was the husband of Eva C. (Roth) Correll. Born in Andrews, Schuylkill County, he had been employed for 28 years as a knitter by Berkshire Knitting Mills, Wyomissing, and was last employed for 10 years by Green Lane Hosiery, Montgomery County, retiring as a foreman in 1980. Correll was an Army veteran in World War II. He was a life member of American Legion Post 0622, Laureldale, and of the Pike Township Sportsman’s Association. Correll is also survived by a daughter, Anna Mae (Correll) Luckenbill, Bernville; a son, Gene N., Robesonia; and two stepsons, Gene A. Hillegass, Reading, and Glenn J. Hillegass, Oley. Other survivors include a sister, Hermie (Correll) Forry, Robesonia, and a brother, Willard A., Exeter Township. There are also three grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren and five great-grandsons. The Auman Funeral Home, Reiffton, handled the arrangements.
ETHEL I. MERCER
Services were held for Ethel I. Mercer, 81, widow of Albert M. Mercer, of North Berks Street, Boyertown, who died in the Phoenixville Hospital, where she had been a patient. Born in Pottstown, she was a 1937 graduate of Boyertown High School and was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown. Mercer was a past Noble Grand of the former Laura Rebecca Lodge 593, Boyertown; past District Deputy of District 7 (Rebecca Lodges); member of Our Lady of Colfax Lodge 182, I.O.O.F., Leesport; life member of the Boyertown Democratic Club; charter member of the Boyertown Historical Society; volunteer for Mothers March of Dimes and the American Cancer Society; Girl Scout cookie chairwoman for many years; life member of Penn Live Streamers, Rahns; former Judge of Elections for the First District in Boyertown; volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels; volunteer driver for the American Red Cross Blood Mobiles. She is survived by one son, Peter K. Mercer, State College, Center County; four daughters, M. Susan, wife of David W. Johns, Shillington, Judith A., wife of Wesley M. Sheridan, Chalfont, Elaine L., wife of Robert J. Stein, Boyertown, and Mary G., wife of Scott H. Strickland, Westfield, N.J.,; one brother, Gerald T. Karver, Boyertown; one sister, Betty Jean, wife of Daniel Bause Jr., Boyertown; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Albert M. Mercer Jr., one granddaughter, Mary H. Strick-land, and one sister, Phyllis M. Stauffer. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, ChesMont Branch, 800 High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. The arrangements were handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home Inc., Boyertown.
WILLARD M. GODSHALL
Services were held for Willard M. Godshall, 78, of Oley Township, who died Aug. 31 in Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, where he had been a patient. He had been a resident of the Lutheran Community at Telford, for the last several years. His wife, Amelia S. (Reppert) Godshall, died in 1995. Born in Salford Township, Godshall was employed for many years as a truck driver by Mrs. Smith’s Pies, Reading, retiring in 1983. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sons, Arthur, Green Lane; Keith, Richland-town; and four daughters: Ruth A. (Godshall) Galinski, Telford; Geraldine (Godshall) Gilbert, Virginia Beach, Va.; Sandra (Godshall) Cheatum, Green Lane, and Carol (Godshall) Madsen, Newportville. Other survivors include three brothers; four sisters; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The arrangements were handled by the David R. Sadler Funeral Home, Telford.
ELLEN L. PENNYPACKER
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Ellen L. Pennypacker, 85, of Manatawny Road, Earl Township, who died Aug. 30 in the Berkshire Center, Exeter township, where she had resided since Aug. 16. She was the wife of William C. Pennypacker. Born in Reading, Pennypacker was a member of St. Columbkill Roman Catholic Church, Boyertown. She is also survived by a daughter, Patricia (Pennypacker) Forester, Wyomissing; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The arrangements were handled by the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., West Reading.
MARIAN ELENCHIN-HNATH
A funeral Mass was celebrated for Marian Louise (Weet) Elenchin-Hnath, 71, wife of William Hnath and widow of Michael J. Elenchin, of Boyertown, formerly of Phoenixville, who died Aug. 30 at Frederick Mennonite Comm-unity, Frederick. Born in Pittsburgh, she was employed as a library aid at the Phoenixville Public Library. She was previously employed as a grade school teacher for eight years in Pittsburgh and at Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s and St. Ann’s schools in Phoenixville for 20 years. She was a Phoenixville resident for 30 years, and was a Gray Lady at Phoenixville Hospital for five years. She was a member of St. Columbkill Catholic Church, Boyertown. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two brothers and three sisters. The arrangements were handled by the Devlin-Rosmos-Kepp Funeral Home Inc., Phoenixville.
MARTHA E. LAMOREAUX
Services were held for Martha E. (Hughes) Lamoreaux, 83, widow of William G. Lamoreaux of East High Street, Sanatoga, who died Aug. 29 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, where she had been a patient. She was born in Avoca, Luzerne County, was a homemaker and an active member in the Pottstown Area Seniors Center. She is survived by one daughter, Karyl L., wife of Charles L. "Chip" Ritter, Gilbertsville; one sister; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pottstown Area Seniors Center, 724 N. Adams St., Pottstown, PA 19464. The arrangements were handled by the L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.
NORMAN L. MOHN
Private services were held for Norman L. "Mooney" Mohn, 69, husband of Georgia J. (Wandel) (Wommer) Mohn, of Little Road, Sassamansville, who died Aug. 30 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. They were married
for 25 years. Born in Fruitville, he worked at Superior Tube in Collegeville for 19 years and later worked for Willard Rhoads, owner of the Boyertown Landfill and retired in 1991 from the road crew with New Hanover Township. He was also a life member of the Gilbertsville Fire Company. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Gloria Mohn of Zephyrhills, Fla.; Mary Walters, Pottstown; two sons, Barry Mohn of Boyertown and Timothy Mohn of Sanatoga; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by five step-children, Alan Wommer of Frederick and Timothy Wommer, Bechtelsville; Terry Wommer, at home; Dawn, wife of David Stinnard, Boyertown and Amy Jackson of Sassamansville; and four step-grandchildren and one sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Greater Philadel-phia, 2100 S. Fifth St., Philadephia, PA 19106. The arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania.
