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George Lightcap Obituary

GEORGE H. LIGHTCAP SR., 66, OF GILBERTSVILLE George H. Lightcap Sr., 66, of Gilbertsville, husband of Dianne M. (Gaugler) Lightcap, passed away on Sunday at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late George W. and Hazel C. (Olinger) Lightcap. George worked for Overnight Transportation, retiring after 30 plus years of service. He later worked for Jesse Baro part time for four years. He was a member of the West End Fire Co., St. Gabriele's Lodge, the Knights of Columbus in Stowe and the Pottstown VFW Post #780. George enjoyed racing stock cars when he was younger. He loved spending time at the mountains riding four-wheelers with his grandchildren and hunting with the boys. Surviving with his wife of 48 years are sons, George H. Lightcap Jr. and Timothy G. Lightcap, husband of Michele P.; daughter, Tammie J. Hoffman, wife of James A. Hoffman Jr.; grandchildren, Chad Lightcap, husband of Heather; Brittany, Alysa and Tiffany Lightcap, and Brandyne and Samantha Hoffman; his brothers, Ronald, Donald and Vernest Lightcap, and sister, Janet Friedel. Also surviving is his dog, Reptar. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, 2:30 p.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin Street, Pottstown, with Rev. Stuart Luce officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's name to the Relay For Life of Pottstown, American Cancer Society, 480 Norristown Road, Suite 150, Blue Bell, PA 19422. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Mercury from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2011.

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Tammie Hoffman

November 6, 2012

It's been a whole year and I still miss you dearly. I just wish I could hug you one more time and tell you I love you.
Love your pita.....

Tammie Hoffman

November 23, 2011

I want to thank everyone for your support and thoughts through all of this. My father will be greatly missed as he played a very important role in all of our lives. But as a family we stay together and keep each other whole. He is now smiling and watching over all of us. He will always remain in our hearts, and we can always feel his love, for that never leaves. Rest in peace you deserve that. You put a big fight up and now it is time to let the pain go and smile once again.

kelly & patti

November 10, 2011

george was a great man & will be missed a lot will be looking for shotting stars

November 10, 2011

Dear Dianne and Family,
Sorry Dave and I could not make the services, but we send our condolences, in your time of loss. May God be with your family. We have sent a donation in George's memory.

Sincerely,

Dave and Kathy Frantz

Patrick & Carol gorey

November 9, 2011

to the entire lightcap family
we are sorry that we could not physically be there but our hearts and prayers are with you all

kaitlynn haley

November 9, 2011

My condolences to the lightcap family and friends of George lightcap. He is in a better place , where he will have no worries. My prayers to all. Rest easy George

kaitlynn haley

November 9, 2011

Lightcap family, my prayers are with you all. My condolences to friends and family of George lightcap.

tiffany Lightcap

November 9, 2011

Thank you everyone.My grandfather was a very special man.None of us will be able to forget our memories.A lday told my grandmother she though special people died on sudays because thats when heaves gates are open most.Wierd thing is, he was born on a sunday too.We cannt mourn though, because he doesnt have to fight any longer.Like my mom said, he will be in our hearts forever.I love you pop, rest easy

Shelly Lightcap

November 9, 2011

He will be in our hearts forever!

Dee and Barry Neuman

November 9, 2011

Your fight is over. Your pain is gone. Someday we will all meet again but until then you will not be forgotten

Janice

November 9, 2011

Please accept our condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. I pray for some sense of peace to the entire family. He will be sorely missed. He was a great cousin and I have fond memories as a child. Miss ya Georgie. Janice (Olinger)Andrew and family

Garry and Rhonda Wunderlich

November 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Garry and Rhonda Wunderlich (North Port, Florida)

He will remain in our hearts forever!

Michele Lightcap

November 8, 2011

November 8, 2011

Thoughts and Prayers are with you, Dianne,George,Tim and Tammie..
Roseanne Lightcap-Sofia

Cindy and Bunky Olock

November 8, 2011

I share in your grief, George was like a big brother to me. We shared so many good times together. We will always remember some of the trips we went on together. Had so many laughs and many memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all!
Cindy and Bunky

Tiffany Lightcap

November 8, 2011

its hard to believe this is real, but i know its not goodbye forever.Everytime we go to the mountains i know you will be there with us.i will miss you but i know i will see your face again someday.Someone at the hospital told my grandmother she feels that special people die on Sundays because thats when heaven gates are open most.I belive she is right because my grandfather was a very special man.My family will never forget the special moments we've had with my grandfather.I love you poppop, rest eassy.

Renee and John Miller

November 8, 2011

Dianne,George,Tim and Tammie,

Our deepest sympathies go out to you along with prayers for comfort and strenght during this time of greif. George was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. May you find hope knowing he is home with the Lord and you will someday be reunited for eternity. His last breath here was his first breath in heaven. Their is a celebration in heaven with the Lord,the saints and the angels for George and his life. Let us all remember him with the same adoration. We love you and you are very dear to our hearts. Love John, Renee , Joshua and Jordan Miller

November 7, 2011

Tammie. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mona and Paul

Rob & Dolly Casper

November 7, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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