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11, in- in on hours. 2 The Mercury, Pottstown, Pa. Jan. 14, 1974 Obituaries Evelyn Dies at Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn I Mae (Shunk) Skean, 63, wife of Douglas Skean, Valley View Apartments, North Coventry, will be 11 a.m.

Tuesday from Houck Funeral Home, North Charlotte and Grace streets. Officiating will be the Rev Harry Wagner, pastor at Limerick Chapel. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. A viewing will be 7 to 9 Bertha Still, 92, Borough Resident Dies Mrs. Bertha H.

(Mauger) Still, 92, widow of J. Frank Still, 21 E. 4th died Sunday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center where she was a patient one week. She was ill for one year. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Peter Y.

and Elmira D. (Hatfield) Mauger. Surviving are a son. Franklin C. Still, 21 E.

4th and two grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 p.m Thursday from Houck Funeral Home, Charlotte and Grace streets. The Rev. Martin Acker and the Rev. Richard Gardner, pastors of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, and the Rev.

Dr. Luther A. Krouse, pastor emeritus. will officiate. Interment will be in Pottstown West End Cemetery A viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. Death Notices EVANS On Friday, January 1974, Olive widow of R. Lee Evans, 1128 High age years. Relatives and friends are vited to the services at the Skean Funeral Home, 404 High Street on Tuesday, January 15, 1974 at 1:30 pm. Interment in Highland Memorif Park Cemetery, Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

(Skean) HASTINGS On Thursday, January 10, 1974, Joseph R. Hastings, husband of Laura (Litka) Hastings, 365 Eighth Collegeville, age 70 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services from St. Luke's United Church of Christ, Trappa on Monday, January 14 at 11 a.m. Interment in Providence Mennonite Cemetery, Yerkes, Pa.

There will be no viewing. (Freeman) KLINE On Friday, January 11, 1974,, John B. Kline, Gilbertsville, age 63 years. Relatives and friends and members of the Kline family are invited to the services at Houck Funeral Home, Charlotte at Grace Pottstown, Pa Monday, at 3::00 pm. Interment Highland Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call 2:30 to 3:00 pm prior to the service.

(H. F. Houck) ORRS On Saturday, January 12. 1974, in Lenape Township, Chester Clarence M. Orrs, husband of Rose (Cabot) Orrs, 724 So.

Main Street, Phoenixville, age 73 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services at the Skean Funeral St. on Home, 404 High Wednesday, January 16, 1974 at 1:30 pm Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Chester Co. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday evening 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

(Skean) RYBERG On Sunday, January 13, 1974, Ella B. (Kook) wife of Reginald G. Ryberg, 960 Hale Pottstown, age 70 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services at the Campbell Funeral Home, 610 Main Phoenixville, Pa. on Wednesday January 16 at 11 am Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Spring City.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening 7-9. Contributions maybe sent in her memory to the -Heart Fund in care of Mrs. J. Elmer Gotwals, Knolwood Apts. Phoenixville 19460.

(Campbell) SYPHARD On Thursday, January 10, 1974, Walter L. Syphard, husband of Catharine (Kirkner) Syphard, of 630 Chestnut Street, Pottstown, age 73 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the services from the Wilson Funeral Home, 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown, on Monday, January 14, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. Interment in Highland Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening 7 to 9. Memorial Services will be held by Officers of Nativity Commandery Templer at the Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held on Monday afternoon by Sticher Lodge AM (Wilson) WOODLEY On Friday, January 11, 1974, Evelyn (Boyer) Woodley, widow of Robert Woodley, 254 King Street, Pottstown, age 64 years. Rel. atves and friends and members of Woodley Family are invited to the services at Houck Funeral Home, Charlotteta at Grace Pottstown, Pa.

on Monday, January 14, at 11am. Interment in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday, pm (H. F. Houck) Cards of Thanks 2 We wish to thank our relatives neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness shown, for sympathy extended, spiritual bouquets, and for the beautiful floral tributes at the funeral of Mary L.

Erb. The FAMILY HARRINGTON We wish to thank our relatives, neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness shown, for sympathy extended and for the beautiful floral tributes at the funeral of George F. Harrington. The FAMILY Local Notice Dentist. Dental office closed til Feb.

4, 74. Dr Maurice Wolf. Dentist. POTTSTOWN is David F. Smith Dies in Hospital David F.

Smith. 90, husband of Elizabeth (Smith) Smith, Green Lane, died Saturday in North Penn Hospital, Lansdale, after a long illness. Before his hospitalization he was a guest at North Penn Convalescent Center, Lansdale. Born in Perkiomenville, he was employed by the Reading Railroad and retired more than 25 years ago. Surviving with his widow are a son, Arnold.

Green Lane RD; three daughters, Pearl, wife of Arthur Schultz, San Marcos, Gladys, Green Lane RD: Pauline. San Francisco, a sister, Ida, wife of Wilson Green, Green Lane; a brother. Frank, Schwenksville RD 1. and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.

Tuesday from Mann Funeral Home, 222 Washington East Greenville. The Rev. Richard G. Funeral Services Arranged for Olive P. Evans Funeral services for Mrs.

Olive P. (Cusick) Evans, 77, widow of R. Lee Evans, 1128 High will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday from Skean Funeral Home, 404 High St. Officiating will be the Rev.

Lewis C. Leaming pastor of First United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. A viewing will be 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Mrs.

Evans was dead on arrival Friday night at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She was stricken at home and taken to the center in Good Will ambulance. Born in Kansas, she 1 was a daughter of the late Marshall Rose (Wade) Cusick. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Women's Society of Christian Service, Asbury Bible Class, Mary Circle and the Pottstown Golden Age Club. Surviving are a son.

Densel 1448 Kepler Road, Lower Pottsgrove; a daughter, Maxine, wife of Clinton S. Ottinger, Bath, RD a sister, Mrs. Ida Hiler, Denver. two brothers. William Cusick.

Garnett. Perry Cusick. Okanogan, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. SONY RADIO, TV, HI FI, TAPES Sales Service AMITY SUPPLY CO. 216 River South Pottstown Open Daily 9 to 5:30 Tues.

Fri. Till 10 P.M. 326-4301 BROOKE PLANT MEAT Route 100 4 miles N. of Boyertown 367-9530 our own make SCRAPPLE Reg. 59 lb.

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Pottstown PHONE 323-3110 Miller, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sumneytown, will officiate Interment will be in Frieden's Union Cemetery, Sumneytown. A viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home Ella B. Ryberg Dies in Hospital Mrs.

Ella B. (Kook) Ryberg. 70, wife of Reginald G. Ryberg, 960 Hale died Sunday morning in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. She suffered a heart attack in her home Saturday night and was taken to the hospital in a Good Will ambulance.

Born in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late John M. and Addie (Brownback) Kook. She lived in Pottstown since 1961. She was a member of Searles United Methodist Church and Firestone Retirees Club. Surviving with her widower are two sons.

Reginald Kimberton; Arlington, 510 Bryton South Pottstown; a brother, Arlington 810 W. Bridge Phoenixville, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday from Campbell Funeral Home, 610 Main Phoenixville. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Spring City.

A viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Repo Rites Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. (Reigner) Repko Erb.

72, widow of Alcey Erb, 116 N. Keim were Saturday from Warker Funeral Home, 726 High St. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Daniel Devine, assistant pastor, serving as celebrant.

Present in the sanctuary was the Rev James Farrant, assistant pastor. Interment was in St. Aloysius New Cemetery. Bearers were Herman Conklin, William Miknius, James Conklin. Mark Repko, Robert Repko and Harold Reigner.

Vigil services were Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John J. Kane, St. Pius High School, officiating. Harrington Rites Funeral services for George F.

Harrington, 81, widower of Helen (Gloss) Harrington, 6 N. Hanover were Saturday from Skean Funeral Home, 404 High St. The Rev. Rodney R. Heckert, pastor of Centennial Lutheran Church, Kimberton, officiated.

Interment was in Highland Memorial Park. Bearers were Richard Lenart. Walter G. Harrington, Robert P. Harrington, Daniel J.

Buttaro Donald E. Henry, and John E. Harner. Honorary bearers were James Henry, James F. Harrington, and William R.

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Sat. 9-3 Betty Lee at Penn Sts. JANUARY CLEARANCE SAVINGS to through the store Better Buys at Betty Lee SUNNY SLOPE RETAIL ALL STAR STORE 1 MI. S. OF 724 W.

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Now 2 doz.) doz $109 (Square pack) Reg. $1,19 half gal ALL STAR half Now gal. 2 $198 All Star Giant Size Topping 15 oz PARTY SLICES (8 cuts per qt.) FOR HOME MILK DELIVERY CALL 948-8300 Clarence Orrs, Clarence Orrs. 73. husband of Rose M.

(Cabot) Orrs, 724 S. Main Phoenixville, died Saturday night at Pocopson Home, Lenape Township, where he was a patient six months. He was ill 11 years. Born in Warwick Township, he was a son of the late Grant and Cora (Knauer) Orrs. He was employed as a foreman at Newcrete Corp.

40 years until his retirement in 1962. He was a member of Mt Carmel United Methodist Church. Surviving with his widow are a son, Willis Tholan, 994 N. Hills a daughter, Frances wife Marino Rites Funeral services for Philip Marino, 509 Carlisle Phoenixville. was Saturday from Devlin and Rosmos Funeral Home.

Main Street and Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Ann's Church by the Rev. Craig Brugger, assistant pastor. Interment was in St.

Ann's Cemetery Bearers were Jerry Biggers, Joseph Raggazino, Leo Hornack, Richard Carey, Joseph Anastasio and Richard Gruber MORE OBITUARIES ON PAGE 9 CHAINS REPAIRED TIRE CROSS CHAINS) LINKS! REPAIR ITEMS! HATFIELD SHANER 1450 High St. 326-1134 Daily Fri, till 9 Store Only AMPLE FREE PARKING Use MASTERCHARGE THERE'S ONLY ONE STORE FOR MODERN FURNITURE! Most Beautiful Showroom In Eastern Penna. Featuring Contemporary and Modern Furnishings Exclusively! uline CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE perkiomen at 37th. reading just 5 block west of boscov's cost daily noon to 9 sat. 9:30 to 5:30 Ex-Foreman at Newcrete, of James V.

Devlin. 724 Main Phoenixville: two grandchildren and four great -grandchildren Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m Wednesday from Skean Funeral Home, 404 High St The Rev. Lewis C. Leaming Jr. pastor of First United Methodist Church.

will officiate. Fire Extinguished Phoenixville Fire Co volunteers responded to a fire alarm at the home of Mrs. Monica Gallagher. 16 Anderson Phoenixville, 5:30 p.m. Sunday Fire Chief Thomas Fink said the fire, which began in the kitchen on the stove, was extinguished in 10 minutes Dies Interment will be in Mt Carmel Cemetery, Chester County.

A viewing will be 7 to 8:30 Tuesday at the funeral p.m home M. Skean Age 63 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Skean died Friday in Pottstown Memorial Medical Center where she was a patient since November.

Born in Reading, she is a daughter of the late Walter E. and Millie (Gresh) Shunk. Surviving with her husband are four daughters, Shirley Mank. Bellville, Betty Hawkins, Atlanta, Linda Ferenz, Briarwood Road, Douglassville: Mary Ann Rothermal, Fleetwood; two sons, Edward Fick and Robert Fick, both of Temple. Also.

four brothers. Harold Shunk. Mt. Airy, N.C.: Walter Shunk. Birdsboro; Raymond Shunk.

Sinking Spring, Robert Shunk, 318 W. Beech Pottstown: four sisters, Dorothy Wolf, Reading: Blanche Shalter, Reading: Mary Wentzel. Athol: Fern Pribish, Douglassville, and twenty-one grandchildren. William Lilley, Former Pottstown Resident, Dies William A Lilley. 63.

husband of Anna May (Lines) Lilley. Bloomfield. N.J., former resident of Oley and 411 Walnut died Saturday in St. Barnabas Hospital, Livingston. N.J..

where he was a patient a week. Born in Tamaqua, he was a son of the late William and Effie (Farre) Lilley He was employed as East Coast district manager for the retail division of Dr Scholl Manufacturing. Co New York He was a member of Northfield Baptist Church. Livingston. Surviving with his widow are a son.

William A. Bloomfield; a foster son. Charles W. Boyer, Bloomfield: five daughters, Lynne, wife of Reginald Henry, East Orange, Wilma. wife of William Ronco.

Brookline. Mass. And. Ann. wife of Martin Cassel.

Laurence Harbor, N.J Virginia, wife of Paul Strunk. Oley RD2; Barbara, wife of Edward Kittrell. Boyertown RD a brother. Theodore two sisters. Olive.

widow of Dwight Reber, Reading. Virginia, wife of Raymond Hertz, West Reading, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m Tuesday from Daniel R. Christ Funeral Home. Oley.

The Rev Robert Fuchs, pastor of Northfield Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery, Reiffton. A viewing will be 7 to tonight at the funeral home. Births TO MR. AND MRS.

KEITH A. WELLER, 50 Main Bechtelsville, a daughter in the medical center Sunday. Mrs. Weller is the former Nancy J. Banyai.

TO MR. AND MRS. RONALD C. SMITH, 201 Jay Stowe, a son in the medical center Sunday. Mrs.

Smith is the former Rivon L. Jackson. TO MR. AND MRS. ROGER McGLOCKIN.

264 Beech a son in the medical center Saturday. Mrs. McGlockin is the former Kay L. Grebe. TO MR.

AND MRS. FREDERICK A. CARR. Barto RD 1, a daughter in the medical center Saturday. Mrs.

Carr is the former Catherine M. Showers. TO MR. AND MRS BRUCE L. JAMESON, 226 Henry a daughter in the medical center Saturday.

Mrs. Jameson is the former Linda M. Morrell. Kline Survivor Among survivors of Mrs Dorothy (Rhoads) Kline, 63. 918 Washington who died Friday at Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center.

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And it's been creBicentennial celebration Inc. bronze and is authentic detail right down to can see our Liberty Bell anytime during banking Come in soon. The Liberty Bell an important reminder of America's heritage. FIRST Yang Sear High and Hanover Pottstown Yoo HERE IT IS JANUARY INVENTORY REDUCTION Sale BEDROOM NOW SUITES ON from Reduced LIVING ROOM SUITES 9x12 RUGS reduced from $150 NOW $69 1,000 OTHER KEPNER and REDUCTIONS ROMICH FURNITURE bedding YOU. NAME, IT! 139 High St.

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