FUNERAL NOTICES
LEEDS - It is with great sadness that the family of Marie L. Leeds announce her passing on June 10, 2017 at age 87 after a heroic fight with cancer at the Chestnut Knoll Nursing Home in Boyertown, PA. A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
MCLAUGHLIN - Joseph G. McLaughlin, 38, of Pottstown, North Coventry Twp., husband of Krista M. (Varady) McLaughlin, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 20, 11:00AM at St. Columbkill RC Church, 200 Indian Spring Road, Boyertown, PA 19512. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the church and on Tuesday from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial contributions for his daughters, Abby and Grace to be made to: Krista McLaughlin and sent to BB&T Bank, 1 West Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, Pa 19512. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Gilbertsville is in charge of arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com
RUBRIGHT - Wayne H. Rubright, 69, of Reading, PA, husband of Colleen L. “Connie” (Dilliplaine) Rubright, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Lankeneau Medical Center. Services by Elks Lodge #814 will be held 11:00 am on Friday June 23, 2017, and immediately followed by a memorial service at the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, 359 King St., Pottstown. Officiating will be Reverend Phillip Waselik. Burial will be held at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. Relatives and friends may call from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday June 23, 2017 at the funeral home. Contribution may be made to the American Heart Assoc., South East PA, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Arrangements are by the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory, at 359 King St. in Pottstown, PA. Go to http://www.schumacherandbenner.com to extend sympathies and access additional service details.
SKARBEK - James Skarbek, 66, husband of Irene D. (Messer) Skarbek passed away on Thursday June 15, 2017. A viewing will be Wednesday evening June 21, 2017 from 7-9 P.M. at Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, 726 East High St., Pottstown, PA. Jim’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 11 A.M. in St. Teresa of Calcutta R.C.C. 256 Swamp Pike Schwenksville, PA. A viewing will be held prior to the Mass from 9-10:30 A.M. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in St. Aloysius New Cemetery, Lower Pottsgrove Township. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Jim’s name to any youth sport organization. To view obituaries or to send condolences go to www.warkertroutmanfuneralhome.com
STAUFFER - Jacob Stauffer Jr., 83, of Oley, husband of Jean Sniegoski, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at ManorCare Laureldale. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.