Joyce Marie (Yeager) Mahon

Joyce Marie (Yeager) Mahon, 92 of Douglassville, PA died on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville in Douglassville, PA. Born January 15, 1932 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Irvin Yeager and the late Ida (Vroman) Yeager. She was the wife of Charles Joseph Mahon.

She had been the Secretary for Church of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, Bloomsbury, New Jersey for 37 years. Joyce also had been employed by Levitz Furniture. Joyce enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, being a soccer coach, gardening, computers, puzzles, Yahtzee, karaoke, and dancing. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church.

Surviving along with her husband are sons, Stephen Yeager and Charles Mahon, Jr., daughters, Debbi Pavlis, Linda Lathrop, Kim Weber, Colleen Powell, Michele Osisek, Denise Watson, Donna Bair, Maureen McLauglin and Lisa Weidemann; 30 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by brothers, Robert Yeager and Leroy Yeager, sisters, Pearl McElroy and Agnes Wade.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, 905 Chestnut Street, Douglassville, PA with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM

with the Rev. Msgr. John B. McCann officiating.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Church of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, 80 Main St. Bloomsbury, NJ 08804 or Life Choices, 411 S Main St. Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.

Daniel L. Kramer, Sr.

Daniel L. Kramer, Sr., 65, of Birdsboro, Amity Twp., PA passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in his home. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Walter R. Kramer Sr. and the late Elayne N. (Llwellyn) Kramer. He was the husband of Donna M. (Oliver) Kramer.

Daniel worked as a truck driver for Trans-Fleet Concrete Inc. in Exton, PA. He was a member of Monarch Fire Co. and American Legion Post 626. His biggest hobby was rebuilding and working on cars with his brothers, son, and nephew.

Daniel also served in the Army National Guard.

Surviving Daniel, along with his wife Donna, are1 son: Daniel L. Kramer, Jr.; 2 daughters: Melody Dean, wife of Marvell and Ashley Kramer; 2 brothers: Walter R. Kramer, Jr. and Ross Kramer; 2 sisters: Marie Levengood and Barbara McCabe; 8 Grandchildren: Aden, Marcell, Trey, Jason, Isaac, Avia, Danny, and Gunnar.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Joyce F. (Quick) Kocon

Joyce F. (Quick) Kocon, 87, of Pottstown, North Coventry Twp., PA passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehab Center. Born in Norristown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Dorothy (Augustine) Quick. She was the widow of John F. Kocon, Sr.

Joyce was a homemaker most of her life raising, and taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and collecting Raccoons. She was a member of St. Columbkill Catholic Church in Boyertown, PA.

Surviving Joyce are her 5 sons: Edward Kocon, Joseph “Chop” Kocon, Anthony “Tony” Kocon. Andrew Kocon, and John Kocon, Jr.; 5 granchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by 3 brothers.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Columbkill Catholic Church, 200 Indian Spring Rd. Boyertown, PA 19512. Burial will be held in Highland Memorial Park in Pottstown, PA.

Dennis A. Stetler

Dennis A. Stetler, 66, of Douglassville, Amity Twp.., PA passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia. Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Walter S. Stetler, Sr., and the late Elizabeth E. (Peck) Stetler.

Dennis worked in maintenance for Stanley G. Flaggs, Co. in Pottstown for many years. His hobbies were playing poker, fishing, and watching sports. Dennis’s real enjoyment in life was spending time with his sons and grandchildren.

Surviving Dennis are his 2 sons: Brad M. Stetler, husband of Erin and Daniel J. Stetler, husband of Valerie; 1 brother: Randall Stetler; 3 sisters: Wendy Stetler, Lori Cooper, and Kimberly Glanski; and 5 grandchildren: Madison, Jakob, Bailey, Lily, and Dylan.

Predeceased by 2 brothers: Walter S. Stetler, Jr. and David Stetler.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.

James R. Downie

James R. Downie, 93, of Douglassville, Union Twp., PA passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Paisley, Scotland, in the UK, he was the son of the late George and Jean (Raeside) Downie. He was the husband of Gillian M. (Sharp) Downie.

James worked as a CPA and Director of Buisness Solutuions for ICI Americas in Wilmington, DE. He was a member of St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oaks, PA where he was very active. He enjoyed listening to classical music, reading, and history. He served as a Board Member for Visiting Nurses of Chester Co and also President of The Reef Association on St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands.  He was very giving in his time to various charities.

Surviving James, along with his wife, Gillian, are: 1 son: Alastair Downie, husband of Maryjean of White Bear Lake, MN; 1 daughter: Celia Bowman, wife of Gregory of Douglassville, PA; and 4 grandchildren: Ian Bowman, husband of Evelyn, Jessica Palkert, wife of Nate, Kiefer Downie, and Gina Peterson, wife of Austin.

A Memorial Service will be held on February 10th at 11:00 AM at St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 126 Black Rock Rd. Oaks, PA 19465.  A visitation will be held from 10:00AM-11:00AM at the church before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Berks Encore.  Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis M. McKernan

 

Dennis M. McKernan, 78, of Birdsboro, PA passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the Reading Hospital. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret (Hems) McKernan. He was the husband of Susan E. (Lindenmuth) McKernan.
Denny spent most of his life as a Special Education Teacher, teaching at Owen J. Roberts School District, Kid’s Peace, Manito, and Berks Co. Learning Academy. He was inducted into the Upper Merion HS Sports Hall of Fame, Kutztown University Sports Hall of Fame, and PA Sports Hall of Fame, Montgomery Co. Chapter. He played baseball in the Minor Leagues for the Kansas City A’s. In his free time he enjoyed fishing and golfing.
Surviving Denny, along with his wife, Susan, are: 1 son: Christopher McKernan, fiancé of Melissa Miller of Mt. Penn; 1 step-son: Joseph Mumma, Jr. husband of Kristina of Bucktown, PA; 2 grandchildren: Liz and Adam Mumma; and his dogs: Maddie and Abby.
He was predeceased by his son: Jamieson M. McKernan; step-son: Adam Mumma; and brothers: Paul and George McKernan.
A public viewing will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. 144 N. Spruce St. Birdsboro, PA 19508. An additional viewing for family & close friends will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 10:00am-10:30am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Birdsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation online at www.myeloma.org under the Donate Link.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.

Grace Louise (Jones) Fabian

It is with great sadness but deep peace that we share that Grace Louise (Jones) Fabian was called home to be with her Savior on January 1st, 2024. Grace was a faithful wife, patient mother, loving friend, studious Bible translator and a persevering missionary. Her entire life was a testimony of the grace of God sustaining her wherever the will of God took her. Her gentleness was her strength and her determined spirit overpowered her momentary feelings of inadequacy as she looked to her shepherd for constant guidance. Grace was an amazing speaker, mentor to many, an avid letter writer, and now a joyful worshipper before the throne.
Grace was born on January 26th, 1938, in Syracuse, NY to Clarence Eddie Jones and Myrtle Blanche (Scaife) Jones. After serving as a missionary among the Quixteco people of Mexico for ten years, Grace met Edmund Fabian and they married in 1967. Together they moved to Papua New Guinea to serve among the Nabak people to translate the precious scriptures they treasured so dearly. In spite of her husband’s tragic death in 1993, Grace pressed on to complete the translation with a grand dedication ceremony in 1998. After retiring from Wycliffe, she published a memoir of her life titled: Outrageous Grace.

Grace is survived by her dear sisters Kathryn Jones and Mary Macie, her four children, Jonathan Fabian, Dietlinde Hoffman, Heidi Cassise, and Kurt Fabian, as well as 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. We will not forget the way she touched each of our lives and ran the race with endurance and grace.

The memorial service will be held Saturday, January 13th at Hopewell Church, 2286 Hopewell Rd. Elverson, PA. Greeting at 12:30, service at 1:00, meal and sharing to follow. Livestream: hopewellchurch.org. In lieu of flowers and to honor Grace Fabian’s legacy, please consider making a donation to help complete the Nabak audio Bible at GraceFabian.com.

Gloria Ann Hess

Gloria Ann Hess, 86 of Robeson Twp., Berks Co., PA died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA. Born November 27, 1937 in Reading, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Hess and the late Dorothy (Smith) Hess.
She had been employed by Berks Heim – Berks County Home.
Surviving are brothers, Roy W. Hess at home and Edward Hess of Killeen, TX.
Interment in Christ Yocom’s Lutheran Cemetery, Grill, PA at the convenience of the family.
Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. Birdsboro, PA is in charge of arrangements.

David Lee Moyer, VMD

David Lee Moyer, VMD, 83 of Exeter Township, Berks County, PA died on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Reading Hospital in West Reading, PA.
Born May 7, 1940 in Reading, PA to the late Robert and Helen Verna (Lutz) Moyer. He was the husband of Darlene E. (Kreiser) Moyer.
David practiced veterinarian medicine for 55 years and worked till the time of his death. He was a graduate of Penn State and received his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania school of Veterinary Medicine. He was a life member of Pikeville Sportsmen Club. David interest were trains, tractors, gardening and his love of animals.
Surviving along with Darlene are 3 stepsons.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Dengler Funeral Home, 144 N. Spruce Street, Birdsboro, PA with the funeral service to follow, with the Rev. Gary J. Dierolf officiating.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Animal Rescue League, 58 Kennel Rd. Birdsboro, PA 19508 or University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, 3800 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Linda E. (Blissman) Domergue

Linda E. (Blissman) Domergue, 75, of Birdsboro, Union Twp., PA passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Frances V. (Frick) Blissman. She was the loving wife of Kenneth Domergue.
Linda worked as a Secretary for the former Gilberts Associates and was a teacher’s aide at Calvary Christian Preschool. She was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM RC Church in Douglassville, where she was very active in Catholic Rosary Club, Sr. Citizens, Women’s Club and Youth Group.
Surviving Linda, along with her husband, Kenneth, are: 1 son: Brian J. Domergue, husband of Kristine of Eagleville, PA; her granddaughter: Ava; niece: Beth Olsen of New Market, MD; and her nephew: David Holtschneider of Durham, NC.
She was predeceased by her sister: Marilyn Holtschneider.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Immaculate Conception BVM RC Church, 905 Chestnut St. Douglassville, PA 19518 at 11:00AM. A viewing will be held from 10:00AM-11:00AM at the church, before mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church at the above address.