Maureen A. Kreider

Maureen A. Kreider obituary

Maureen A. Kreider

Maureen Kreider Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC - Pottstown on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Maureen A. (McCloud) Kreider, 74, of Douglassville, passed away Saturday October 11, 2025 at her residence.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mary C. (McNally) McCloud.

Maureen enjoyed baking, cooking, and watching movies. She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Maureen never missed her Morning Prayer time, and after retirement, became a certified ordained minister. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her children James P. West, Jr. (Tai), Melanie West (Mike), and Jeffrey West (Angie); grandchildren Jake, Nick (Hailey), Tyler (Hope), Tori, Olivia (Noah), Eirelynd, and Alyssa; sister Marilyn Forsyth (Andy); and brother Mike McCloud (Sue).

Along with her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her son Benjamin Seward; sister Pat Yost; and brothers Bill and Steve McCloud.

Funeral services will be held privately.

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