Obituaries by LocationMARJORIE F. NAGLE
Private services were held for Marjorie F. (Gravosky) Nagle, 77, wife of Louis Nagle of Mill Street, Colebrookdale, who died Aug. 8 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was born in Cambria County and was a homemaker. In addition to her husband, with whom she celebrated 53 years of marriage, she is survived by one sister. The arrangements were handled by the C. L. Losh Funeral Home, Boyertown.
MARIAN F. MOYER
Services were held for Marian F. Moyer, 79, wife of Carlton P. Moyer, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Niantic, Montgomery County, who died Aug. 10 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Born in Allentown, she was employed as a secretary for Alcoa Aluminum in the Philadelphia and Allentown areas for 20 years. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Barto, since 1961, and was a lifetime member and past president of the Allentown Lodge of Rebecca. Moyer and her husband celebrated 48 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Kerry C. Moyer, of Grovetown, Ga.; three daughters, Kathleen H. Kalinowski of Royersford, Karen E. Smith of Bowie, Md., and Karlene A. Novotny, Limerick. Also one brother; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. The arrangements were handled by the Trexler Funeral Home Inc., Allentown.
PHYLLIS E. LAWLER
A memorial service was held for Phyllis E. (Glassmire) Lawler, 88, widow of Thomas A. Lawler, of Walnut Woods, Boyertown, who died Aug. 10 in Manatawny Manor Assisted Living, where she resided since 1999. Born in Pottsville, she was a graduate of the Bethlehem business school, and had been employed in the billing department of Bethlehem Steel for 10 years. Lawler was a member of the Trinity Reform Church of UCC, Pottstown; a member of Eastern Star Schuylkill Chapter No. 338; and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons. She is survived by a son, Peter D. Lawler, Boyertown; a daughter, Linda L. (Lawler) Elliott, of Douglassville; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Reform Church of UCC, King and Hanover Streets, Pottstown, PA 19464. The arrangements were handled by the Bean Funeral Homes and Cremation Services Inc., Shillington. Burial was private.
ROBERT R. GROFF JR.
A memorial service was held for Robert R. Groff Jr., 60, who died Aug. 13 in his residence at 609 Centre Ave., Reading. He was the husband of Leona M. (St. Clair) Groff. Born in Oley, he was a son of Virginia (Renninger) Groff, Exeter Township, and the late Robert R. Groff Sr. He was employed for 20 years, as a dockworker by Motor Freight, Reading, retiring in 1982. Groff was a foster parent for 15 years. Groff is also survived by two sons, Donald W., New Ringgold, Schuylkill County, and Robert R. III, Reading; and two daughters, Jeri E. Groff, Indian Orchard, Mass., and Holly B. Groff, with whom he resided. Other survivors include a brother and a sister. There are also 10 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by a daughter, Gwendolyn Groff, in 1959. The arrangements were handled by the Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Inc., Reading.
EARL W. LUKENS
A memorial service will be held for Earl W. Lukens, 84, husband of Janet L. (Moretz) Lukens of Frederick Mennonite Community, Frederick, formerly of Roxbor-ough, who died Aug. 13. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a combat engineer. Later he was a construction superintendent for the John S. McQuade Co. for 25 years. Surviving with his widow are a daughter, Judith Jushchyshyn; one son, Robert E. Lukens and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Frederick Mennonite Community, 2849 Big Road, Route 73, Frederick. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frederick Mennonite Community Benevolent Fund, Box 498, Frederick, PA 19435. The McClure Funeral Home Inc., Plymouth Meeting, is in charge of arrangements.
KENNETH M. REIGNER
Services were held for Kenneth M. Reigner, 65, husband of Roseann P. (Drabinsky) Reigner, of South Grims Mill Road, Colebrookdale, who died in his residence following a battle with cancer, on Aug. 10. Born in Gilbertsville, he was a son of Helen S. (Sassaman) Reigner, Pottstown, and the late Melvin H. Reigner. He was a 1953 graduate of Boyertown High School, and was employed as a machine operator for 31 years by the Dana Corp., Pottstown, retiring in 1997. Mr. and Mrs. Reigner had celebrated 45 years of marriage. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard. Reigner was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church, New Berlinville; a life member of the National Rifle Association; a life member of the Pike Township Sportsman’s Association; a member of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America; and a life member of the Nature Conservancy, a wildlife and nature preservation association. He was a longtime supporter of local high school athletics and a high school sports fan. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three daughters, Darcel L., wife of Michael F. Agrexta, Boyertown, Doreen K., wife of Donald B. Augustine, Bechtelsville, and Dawn S., wife of Daryl S. Davis, Bechtelsville; one son, Kenneth A. Reigner, Bellefonte, Centre County; three sisters, Janet, wife of Ronald Kehl, Bechtelsville, June, wife of David Erb, Boyertown, and Sherry Hoffman, Boyertown; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Box 322 Swamp Creek Road, New Berlinville, PA 19545. The arrangements were handled by the L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.
VIVIAN D. DYER
Funeral services will be held for Vivian D. (Rothenberger) Dyer, 74, widow of Ralph E. Dyer Jr., of Diamond Street, Pottstown, who died August 13 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, she was a 1943 graduate of Boyertown High School and was employed as a secretary at the former Boyertown Body Works for a few years. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons, Allen G. Dyer, of Pottstown, and Joel A. Dyer, with whom she last resided; one daughter, Beverly A. Schultz, of Stowe; two brothers, and three sisters. Also five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Houck Funeral Home Inc., Charlotte and Grace streets, Pottstown. The Rev. George E. Scheitlin, visitation pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Pottstown, will officiate. Friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to "Shares of Faith’ at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hanover and Walnut streets, Pottstown, PA 19464. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery .
JAMES Y. BECHTEL
Private services were held for James Y. Bechtel, 88, husband of Leah Mae (Dilliplane) Bechtel, of Rhoads Avenue, Douglass (Mont.) Township, who died July 24 at his residence. Born in Pike Township, he and his wife had celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was employed as a lathe operator by Stanley G. Flagg Co., Pottstown, for more than 19 years before he retired in 1977. He had also been employed as a knitter at the former Full Fashion Hosiery, Boyertown. He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Boyertown; a life member of Friendship Hook and Ladder Co., Boyertown; a member of Liberty Fire Co., New Berlinville; member of Gilbertsville Fire Co., Gilbertsville; member of the Fraternal Order of the Orioles, Boyertown; a member of the New Hanover A.A.R.P., member of Boyertown Golden Age; member of Berks-Mont Golden Age Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jane (Bechtel), wife of Gene P. Starr, Boyertown; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by eight sisters and five brothers. The arrangements were handled by the L. W. Ott Funeral Home, Boyertown.
GENE M. HAINES
There were no services held for Gene M. Haines, 67, husband of Mary Ellen Haines, of Colebrookdale Road, Boyertown, who died July 20. He was a retired auto body technician and was also a U.S. Air Force Veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Scott Bender of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and Patrick Haines, of Limerick; one daughter, Lori Bender, of Pottstown; and six grandchildren. The arrangements were handled by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.
GERTRUDE M. OTTER
Services were held for Gertrude M. (Hayes) Otter, 91, formerly of Gilbertsville, widow of August C. Otter, who died July 24. She had been a resident of Manor Care Health Services, Pottstown. Born in Philadelphia, she had lived in Gilbertsville for the past 62 years and had also resided in Lionville. She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Hill United Methodist Church of Worcester. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Hanley, Bechtelsville; a son, Chester A. Otter, Newark, Del.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mae Otter and a son, Ralph Otter. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Hill United Methodist Church, 2000 Bethel Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. The arrangements were handled by the R. L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home, Skippack.
