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Florence Nester Obituary

FLORENCE ARLENE NESTER, 75, OF POTTSTOWN Florence Arlene (Seasholtz) Nester, 75, of Pottstown, died on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late James Earl Nester. Born in Pottstown, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Florence (Heck) Seasholtz. Mrs. Nester attended Pottstown High School. She was a stockroom/mailroom manager for I.C.I., formerly of Valley Forge. She enjoyed bird watching, fishing and boating on the Delaware Bay and was an accomplished seamstress. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah A. Nester of Limerick and Holly, wife of Mark Mandia of Lower Pottsgrove Twp. and two grandchildren, Alison and Mark Mandia of Lower Pottsgrove Township. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald and Paul Seasholtz. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown, PA Rev. James Gulotta will officiate. Arrangements are being handled by the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., of Pottstown, PA. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422.

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Published by The Mercury from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2012.

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February 28, 2012

We are sorry for your loss and offer our deepest sympathy to your family.
She will be greatly missed.
Harold (Super) and Cindy Boyer

February 25, 2012

May you mother's life be honored by all she loved.
May her memory be cherished for all she gave.
May your heart be comforted by all you shared.
Love, Kim (Ewing) Berkeihiser & Ken Berkeihiser

February 25, 2012

Bob and I are send our sympathy to the family.

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