Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Peter Makuch Obituary
Peter Paul Makuch, 71, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home in Lower Pottsgrove Twp.
He was the husband of Alma Helen Murphy Makuch for 51 years.
Born in Nanticoke, Sept. 5, 1951, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Verna Naklicki Makuch.
Pete graduated from Nanticoke High School in 1969, and received his associate degree in business administration from Luzerne County Community College in 1972. He worked as a manager at McDonald's, Wilkes-Barre; and Pizza Hut, Gilbertsville. He was most proud of owning Pete's Comics, Swamp Pike Pub and Petey Bones.
Pete enjoyed playing guitar, building model trains, jigsaw puzzles, collecting comic books, watching the New York Jets, golfing, testing his luck at the casino and listening to music, especially his favorite band, The Rolling Stones. Beyond all else, Pete loved spending time in his favorite place, his backyard.
In addition to his wife, Pete is lovingly remembered by his children, Alma (Michael Maddox) Smith, Thérese Makuch and Pete Makuch; grandchildren, Nicollette (Michael) Pennington, Kalley (Jarred) Reinert and Zakkary Kehs; great-grandchildren, Paisley, Norah, Kennedy and Lylah; and brother, Joseph (Karen) Makuch.
A viewing will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Gail Vonderheid
March 26, 2023
We would like to record our support for you and your Family!
Gail and Denise Vonderheid
Bell County Texas
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Thomas E Winarski
March 26, 2023
My condolences to Pete's family on his passing. I graduated from NHS with Peter, and we were members of Holy Trinity School class of 1965. I remember Pete as being a very nice guy. May he rest in peace, Amen.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
955 North Charlotte Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
Make a Donation
in Peter Makuch's name
How to support Peter's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Peter Makuch's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
