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Oscar Lanute Obituary
Oscar P. "Phil" Lanute Jr., age 67, of Wernersville, PA, died on Monday, July 29, 2013 at his home.
He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Reichenbach) Lanute.
Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Oscar P. Lanute Sr. and Miriam (Walker) Lanute.
Phil was a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School. He was a driver for Matthews International Casket Division, retiring in 2012.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as Sergeant from 1964 to 1967 during the Vietnam War, with the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division.
Survivors include a son, Edward Kelly, husband of Melanie Kelly of Leola, PA; daughter, Helene M. Moyer of Pottstown, PA; brother, David Lanute, husband of Beth of Exton, PA; two sisters: Dawn Fries of Pottstown and Barbara Evans, wife of James Evans of Spring City, PA; four grandchildren: Joseph Moyer, husband of Jessica of Vero Beach, FL; Justin Levengood, fiancé of Rachyl Lawrence Lenhardt of Fort Pierce, FL; Ryan Moyer of Birdsboro, PA; and Kacey L. Levengood of Fort Pierce; and three great-grandchildren: Andrew, Jaxson and Colby.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at the Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St. Pottstown. Pastor Raymond Evans will officiate. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 and from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administrator, 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr. Triangle, VA 22172.
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Memories and Condolences
for Oscar Lanute
August 7, 2013
Daddy... I waited to put anything in here.. because i can't seem to find the right words.. you are an amazing man, husband, father and grandfather.. my biggest wish for you is that your with mom and are happy and at peace.. I am so grateful for the last few weeks we had together. There were so many things we talked about and so many words unspoken.. I know that you love me and you know that I love you too.. That's what is most important.. Someday until we see each other again.. Take care and hug mom for me.. The heavens just became more beautiful than ever.. Love your daughter.. Helene... Miss you more than words can ever say......
August 3, 2013
A dear and precious cousin. He kept a faithful touch often with a card and a short message to me. "Bobbie, Dawn, and David, maay God comfort our loss.
Janet Kovaluk
Barbara Kolle
August 2, 2013
David and Lanute family- prayers for comfort to you at this sad time--RIP to a former OJR grad. Barb Williamson Kolle
August 1, 2013
To Phil's family. Sorry for your loss.I worked with Phil at keystone drawn steel years ago.I had alot of good memories of him from there.rip John Gibson
Happer Bradley
July 31, 2013
Phil was a classmate of Mine at Owen J Roberts High School. Sorry to hear of his passing. My he rest in peace.
Kacey Levengood
July 31, 2013
Rest in Peace. You were a great Poppop to me and always told me what you thought was the honest truth and best for me. I only wish you could have met your great grandson. Now he has a guardian angel. Until we meet again.
Donnie James
July 31, 2013
RIP my friend, semper fi OJR '64
Donnie James
July 31, 2013
RIP my friend, Semper fi
Faye Lachman(Reinford)
July 31, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Phil was a classmate of mine at OJR-64
July 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Phil's family on his passing. He was a great classmate and friend to all. Dave Jarvie OJR '64
Harry Bertoti
July 31, 2013
Phil was a class mate of mine at Owen J. Roberts class of 1964.So very sorry for the family's loss, Phil will be missed.
Audrey Timmons Wendt
July 30, 2013
So very sorry, may you rest in peace.
Psalm 23
Laura Purcell
July 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss, he is at peace and isn't in anymore pain. God Bless you and your family...
Joe Moyer
July 30, 2013
R.I.P. Thank you for your words of wisdom. May the lord walk you to heaven. Semper Fi.
July 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for the loss of Oscar. He was a very loving dad and pop pop to many.... May he rest easy...
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