Paul T. Stercula, 86, of Gilbertsville

Paul T. Stercula, 86, husband of Virginia R. (Hoffman) Stercula of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on Thursday Nov. 16, 2017 at Pottstown Hospital.

Born in Pottstown, PA he was the son of the late John and Anna (Lofaj) Stercula.

Paul was a graduate of Pottstown High School class of 1949.

Mr. Stercula was a tool and die maker for the former Dohler- Jarvis corporation of Stowe, PA for 40 years until his retirement in 1993.

Paul had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Aloysius R.C.C.

Surviving with his wife Virginia whom he was married to for the past 65 years, he is survived by a daughter, Linda S. Stercula of Gilbertsville, PA . He is pre-deceased by a daughter, Diane M. Stercula and a son, David P. Stercula. He is survived by his daughter– in-law, Nadine Stercula Greco and two grandchildren, Jared Stercula and Kathryn Ristine, wife of Nicholas; and two greatgrandchildren, Chase and Caden Ristine. He is also survived by a sister, Margaret Pomponi of Phoenixville, PA. Paul was predeceased by siblings, Helen Sodaski, John Stercula, Joseph Stercula, Frank Stercula, Rose Panella, William Stercula and Daniel Stercula.

A FuneralMass will be celebrated in St. Aloysius R.C.C., 223 Beech Street, Pottstown, PA on Wednesday Nov. 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends in the church from 10-11 a.m. prior to the Mass on Wednesday. Private interment for family members only will be in St. Aloysius New Cemetery, Lower Pottsgrove Township.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Aloysius R.C.C., 223 Beech St. Pottstown, PA 19464.

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