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Sylvia Gorritz Obituary
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 University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters degree in Retailing. Sylvia was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pottstown. She enjoyed traveling and playing tennis. Sylvia also donated her time for many years as a tour guide at Pottsgrove Manor in Pottstown. She was the office administrator at Ralph E. Shaner & Son Engineering Co. of Pottstown and part owner until her retirement in 2001.
Surviving are five nieces and nephews, along with numerous great nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, Sylvia was predeceased by three brothers, George G. Shaner, David G. Shaner, and Gordon G. "Pete" Shaner; and one sister Ethel G. Bechtel.
A memorial service will be celebrated Thursday June 19, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pottstown. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.
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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.
Manuel Garcia, Jr.
July 24, 2017
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 Sylvia took me and my wife to a historic PA town (name?), and we saw the pictured lady playing the saw. That was my last time spent with Sylvia. I wish I'd taken her picture.)
Jamie Lawrence
June 16, 2014
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.
C. Hendricks
June 16, 2014
Sylvia's faith has now become sight.....I enjoyed my monthly Sunday visits talking with Sylvia at Hearthstone. She sure did love her Creator.
Sandi & Nick Silvestri
June 15, 2014
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
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Jun
19
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC - Pottstown711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464
Jun
19
Memorial service
10:30 a.m.
Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC - Pottstown711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464
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