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Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

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Charity of your Choice: ACS

Sylvia G. (Shaner) Gorritz, 88, of Pottstown, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2014 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.Born in Harvey, Ill., she was the daughter of the late George F. and Ethel (Gerhardt) Shaner.Sylvia was a 1943 graduate of Pottstown High School and a 1949 graduate of Drexel...

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NOT SYLVIA! Photo I took of a "saw player" in 1977, on a visit to a historic PA town with Sylvia Gorritz. This was the last time I spent with Sylvia.

Sylvia was a lovely lady, sweet, kind, fun-loving, and with a terrific smile. I knew Sylvia in the 1960s-1970s, and I got to meet her parents and siblings. Her sister Ethel was wonderful, too (with a very hearty laugh!). Sylvia introduced me to Shoo-fly Pie! Thinking back to those days eventually led me here. In my memory she is always beautiful. What I've learned here is that she had a good life and good friends. I'm very glad of that. (The photo is NOT SYLVIA! It is from May 1977, when...

Manuel Garcia, Jr.

July 24, 2017 | Oakland, CA

Sylvia was an amazing woman. I will miss her more than words can describe. She made my job enjoyable and always brought a smile to my face. I am blessed for being given the opportunity to care for and spend time with her.

Jamie Lawrence

June 16, 2014 | Reading, PA

Sylvia's faith has now become sight.....I enjoyed my monthly Sunday visits talking with Sylvia at Hearthstone. She sure did love her Creator.

C. Hendricks

June 16, 2014 | Morgantown, PA

To Sylvia's family,

Our deepest condolences. We knew Sylvia from Hearthstone at Amity. She was a lovely lady, and we're so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Sandi & Nick Silvestri

Sandi & Nick Silvestri

June 15, 2014 | Trading, PA

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