Recent Obituaries and Guest Books

CLAYTON O. SETZLER JR., 79, OF KIMBERTON Clayton O. Setzler Jr., 79, husband of June A. (Metzgar) Setzler of Kimberton, PA, died on Monday, May 13, 2013 at home. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Clayton O. Sr. and Anna C. (Megargee) Setzler. He graduated from Phoenixville High School and was the first PA State Champion in High Jump. In 2012, he was inducted into the Phoenixville High School Hall of Fame. He served in the PA National Guard for eight years. He worked at Phoenixville Lumber Company and Shelly's Lumber Company. Clayton was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Spring City. He also was a member of Free and Accepted Masons Phoenix Lodge 75 in Phoenixville, Tall Cedars of Lebanon in Spring City, the Famous Bucktown Boosters and was President and CEO of WGAS. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Jill, wife of Daniel Robinson; Holly, wife of Joseph Ippolito, and Candace, wife of Steven Jones; sons, Clayton Setzler III and his wife, Margie, and Christopher Setzler, and his wife, Maria, and seven grandchildren, Tyler, Olivia, Danny, Billy, Joey, Lizzie and Lola. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 517 S. Main Street at Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Paul Townsend officiating. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A Masonic Service will be held on Friday at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be sent to Chester County SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. Condolences may be given at www.DevlinRosmosKepp.com

In Loving Memory of Joe F. Sherkness Jr. who passed away on May 8, 2012.

In Loving Memory of Jean C. Staniszewski who passed away on May 17, 2012.

In Loving Memory of Catherine V. Steck who passed away on May 13, 2012.

SARAH M. STERCULA, 83, FORMERLY OF BIRDSBORO Sarah M. (O'Leary) Stercula, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 14 at Parkhouse Providence Pointe Nursing Home, Royersford. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John and Dora (Shamburg) O'Leary. Sarah worked at Firestone Tire Company for 28, retiring when the factory closed. She also worked at Graco and J & L Manufacturing. She enjoyed bowling, quilting and loved to play bingo. Most important to her were her grandchildren and family whom she loved spending time with. Surviving are children, Roxane C. Sheeler, wife of Calvin "Gus"; William F. Stercula; Rose Petri, wife of Henry; Barbara A. Schweitzer, wife of Russell, and Dolores M. McGinty, wife of Joe; brothers, Jack and Robert O'Leary; sister, Patricia Barry; grandchildren, Amy, Bethany, Melissa, Megan, Kelly, Nathan, Lizi, Emma, Ben, Brent and Kylie; five grea- grandchildren, Dillon, Caitlin, Brody, Rhiley and Ava, and eight half-siblings. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sarah's name to the , P.O. Box, 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Pottstown is in charge of arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

In Loving Memory of Annie M. Sterner who passed away on May 6, 2012.

In Loving Memory of Mary J. Sullivan who passed away on May 6, 2012.

In Loving Memory of Maurice Tunnicliffe who passed away on May 15, 2012.

In Loving Memory of Dorothy Venezia who passed away on May 18, 2012.

WILLIAM R. WEAND JR., 80, OF GILBERTSVILLE William R. "Junior" Weand Jr., 80, of Gilbertsville, husband of the late Peggy A. (Erb) Weand, passed away on Sunday at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. Born in Gilbertsville, he was the son of the late William R. and Sadie E. (Bartman) Weand. William was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lobachsville and very active at the Boyertown Senior Center. He was a US Army veteran, enjoyed collecting tractors and loved going to mountains. Surviving are sons, Gregory Weand of Pottstown and Steven J. Weand, husband of Lori, of New Riggold. Along with his wife, he is predeceased by his sisters, Mary Ellen Miller and Marguerite Weller, and brothers, Laverne and Earl Weand. A memorial service will be Friday, 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 342 Lobachsville Road, Oley, PA 19547, with Rev. Charles Scharadin and Rev. Rodney Gable officiating. Burial will follow in Lobachsville Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in William's name to the church at the above address. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Gilbertsville, is in charge of arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com