The Mercury

Star Lucille Seguinot, 62, of Coopersburg, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in her home. Born January 27, 1959 in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Sarah (Myers) Cherel and also preceded in death by a sister Faye M. Blanshine. Star was a professional salsa dancer and dance instructor as well as a journalist. Surviving are her husband of 45 years Carmelo Seguinot, Jr.; daughters Shannon L. Seguinot and Amanda E. Seguinot; siblings Crystal K. Bucks, Betty Sue Bixler and Jason G. Propst, Jr.; and grandchildren Breanna Thorpe, Rayna Shelton, Cielo Weighknecht and Torin Weighknecht. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Buse Funeral Home, 145...

Robert Maloney, 90, of Ormond Beach, FL, formerly of Pottstown, PA, slipped away peacefully on July 19, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1930 in Pottstown to Edward Maloney and Katherine Righlenbaugh Maloney. Robert was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pauline Maloney; and children, Paul Maloney, Kathy Bortz, and Barbara Schultz. Robert is survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy Maloney; Peggy's children, Sandra Bionelli and Stephanie Salter; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at a later date for family and friends. Please honor Robert's memory by making donations in his name to the...

Mr. Thomas E. Specht, 86, entered into rest July 19, 2020, Memorial Services were held Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2020, at 4 o'clock in the Riverfront Church with Pastor Jerry Byrd officiating. A Memorial Service will be held in Boyertown, PA at a later date. Mr. Specht was a native of Boyertown, PA having made North Augusta his home for the past twenty years. He was employed with Mercer's Sheet Metal. Mr. Specht was a train hobbyist, an active baseball player into his late 40's and was a volunteer ambulance driver for fifteen years. He was a former member of the Jaycee's, Lions Club, served on the Boyertown Borough Council, and was a Leader with the Boy Scouts of America. He was...

Alberto Romero of Snellville, Georgia, or 'Senor' as thousands of students knew him, passed away June 20, 2020. Alberto lived an abundant life for over 84 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Tina, and is survived by their son, Andres, and his three children, Mary Alexandra, William Andres, Isabelle Josefina; their son, Horacio, and his wife, Rupal, and their son, Vijay Samuel; and their niece who they raised during her most formative years, Maria Luisa Parra, and her husband, Carlos Mora, and their sons, Nicolas Mauricio and Daniel Felipe. A native of Bogota, Colombia, Alberto went on to study philosophy and theology in Spain, Italy, and Switzerland as a member of the...

Mrs. Lilah J. Eaton, 90, passed away on May 18, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Eupora, MS. Mrs. Lilah was born on December 20, 1929, in Center Square, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late F. W. and Edna Swartz Harpel. She worked as a Department Head for Sunset Manufacturing for 15 years. She was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church in Montpelier, MS. She was an avid quilter. Being a very hands on person, she enjoyed playing games with her family and working word puzzles. She loved being outdoors and growing lots of flowers. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She married A. J. Eaton on December 11, 1954 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania and he...

On Monday, April 27th, Anna ("Ann") Freece Bowers, of Charlotte NC, was called home by her Heavenly Father. She was born on December 25, 1928 in Phoenixville PA to Thomas F. Freece, Sr. and Kathryn (Bradley) Freece. Ann graduated from Phoenixville HS and immediately started working at Valley Forge Army Hospital. She worked at several local businesses in Royersford PA, the last as an inventory clerk at Lebow Furniture Store. In 1949 she met a handsome young man and three months later she and Charles "Chiz" Bowers were married. They were blessed with three daughters - Kathleen "Kathy" Bieski of Audubon PA; Terry Potts (Dan) of Cornelius NC; and, Wendy Bowers (Jim Ricciuti) of Charlotte...

Bartholomew James Gratz, 67, of Enola, PA passed away February 28, 2020 at 6:45 pm. Born August 16, 1952 in Pottstown, PA he is the son of the late Dr. M. Morton Gratz and Mary Elizabeth (James) Gratz. Bartholomew graduated from Pottstown High School and went on to Temple University. He was a logistics manager with D.B. Schenker. Bartholomew was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes in Enola, PA. He enjoyed gardening, he was an avid reader, cannabis advocate and an Excellent Cook. Bartholomew is survived by his wife of 43 years Donna Gratz of Enola, PA; his sons Terry Stewart of Frederick, Md., and Luke Gratz of Enola, PA; his daughter Jessica Gratz of Enola,Pa; grandchildren Alexis,...

Ryckman Ray Walbridge passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long bout with prostate cancer on February 19th, 2020. Born in New York City on August 21, 1948, he was the son of Kathryna Ray Stetson (E.W., Jr.) and George Olin Walbridge both deceased. He was also the grandson of the Rt. Reverend Randolph Ray (deceased) who for many years was the rector of the Church of the Transfiguration better known as "The Little Church Around the Corner." He is survived by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Karen Monaghan Walbridge, daughters Kimberly Walbridge (Lauren McQuade), and Amy Walbridge Ondocin (Michael J.); four granddaughters who he cherished, Hailey and Catherine McQuade,...

Clementine E. Romero age 83, of Snellville, GA, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1520 Oak Road, SW, Snellville, GA 30078. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, A Family Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marjorie J. Deets of Surfside Beach died Thursday, June 20, 2019. Born on February 2, 1944 in Pottstown, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Geraldine Vogt. Mrs. Deets had worked as an aide at Penshurst State Hospital and at Spring City Knitting Mills, and as a waitress. She met and married her husband Richard Deets Jr. and enjoyed 53 years of marriage. She enjoyed camping and making crafts. After Richard retired from the Pottstown Police Force they moved to Surfside Beach, SC and enjoyed the beach, fishing and crabbing. Mrs. Deets was preceded in death by brothers, John Vogt and Ronald Stover and a sister, Patricia Seyler. Surviving in addition to her husband are her son,...