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HAROLD B. DETWILER, 78, FOOD WHOLESALER

Harold B. "Jim" Detwiler, 78, husband of Dorothy G. (Espenship) Detwiler, of West Seventh Avenue, Trappe, Montgomery County, PA, died Wednesday, March 10, in his home after a long illness. Mr. Detwiler was born in Collegeville to the late Norris H. and Sara (Boucher) Detwiler. He was a graduate of Collegeville-Trappe High School. During WorldContinue reading “HAROLD B. DETWILER, 78, FOOD WHOLESALER”

Scouts Go For Poconos Snow

Kevin Kopko peers through his goggles at the giant slalom course below. A swath of blue dye threads a zigzag path through 25 pairs of red- and blue-flagged gates on Lower Bushkill, the NASTAR racecourse at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. At the starter’s signal, Kevin shifts his weight and kicks hard with his ski toContinue reading “Scouts Go For Poconos Snow”

Collegeville eagle scout collects soccer equipment for a good cause

COLLEGEVILLE – Nathan Koehler, 17, of Collegeville, thought globally when it came to picking an Eagle Scout Project. A Boy Scout since fifth grade with Troop 113, Trappe, Koehler decided to work with the non-profit Peace Passers to collect new and used soccer equipment. The organization redistributes the equipment to communities around the world whereContinue reading “Collegeville eagle scout collects soccer equipment for a good cause”

Raymond E. Spaid 1930-2014

Raymond E. Spaid, 83, husband of Beverly J. (Thomas) Spaid, Oak Rd., Trappe, died Friday, January 17th, in Seasons Hospice At Phoenixville Hospital.Ray was born on September 6, 1930, in Bloomsburg, and was a son of the late Robert A. and Ethel R. (Larish) Spaid. He was a graduate of Bloomsburg High School and laterContinue reading “Raymond E. Spaid 1930-2014”

Albert William “Bill” Gardner III, 74, of Pottstown

Albert William “Bill” Gardner III, 74, of Pottstown, Limerick Twp., formerly of Oaks, husband of Charlotte E. (Wade) Gardner, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 14 at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Albert W. Jr. and Frances (Lee) Gardner. Bill was a US Navy veteran and an activeContinue reading “Albert William “Bill” Gardner III, 74, of Pottstown”