Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home & Crematory

01/07/2026

Hon. William H. Yohn Jr. passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026.

Born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, William was the son of the late William H. Yohn Sr. and Dorothy Cornelius Yohn. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Kochel Yohn; his children, William H. Yohn III (Dou...

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01/06/2026

Peggy (Margaret) McCabe

Peggy (Margaret) McCabe, 95, widow of John "Jack" J. McCabe of Green Lane passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025, at Alexandria Manor, Bethlehem.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Schmidmeister and the late Harriet (Neave) Berard...

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01/05/2026

Meet the fourth generation by marriage.

Mike has been a part of our funeral home family for 43 years. Through marriage, he became part of the fourth-generation legacy of licensed funeral directors rooted in service for the past 37 years. He has truly embodied the values that have guided this funeral home for more than 120 years. Mike believes that serving families is more than a career—it is a calling. He is known for his willingness to do whatever is needed to support those he serves, offering compassion, patience, and reassurance during some of life’s most difficult moments. His commitment to both family and the funeral home continues to honor the traditions established by generations before him and helps ensure those principles remain strong for generations to come. That legacy lives on as his daughter who has also become a funeral director, carrying those same values forward while serving families in her own town.

01/04/2026

Jose M. Torres-Gonzalez, age 84, of Pottstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home . Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the
late Nemesio Torres and Elena Gonzalez
Jose was employed as a welder with Penco of Oaks, PA. He was a Mast...

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01/03/2026

Howard R. Swavely Jr., age 98, husband of the late Marvene (Folk) Swavely, of North Coventry Twp., Pottstown, died on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home.
He was born on the family farm in North Coventry and was a son of the late Howard R. Swavely Sr. and Florence (Lloyd) Swavely.
Howard was ...

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01/01/2026

Genee (Gillette) Schmidt, 55, passed away on Friday December 26, 2025.

Losing Genee has left a void that words can’t fully express. She was a vibrant soul who brought so much joy to those around her. Her passing has been incredibly hard on all of us, especially given how quickly it happened....

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01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy start to 2026 from all of us at Schumacher & Benner. May this new year bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your lives.

12/27/2025

Jere Eugene Bricker, 95, widower of Pauline Annette (Johnson) Bricker of Douglassville passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late George K. Bricker and the late Elmira A. (Keeports) Bricker.

He was a 1948 gr...

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12/25/2025

We wish that your home be full of warmth and happiness this Christmas day.
From our family to yours, Merry !

12/23/2025

Edwina "Winnie" I. (Gephart) Moyer, 80, of Pottstown passed away on Friday December 19, 2025 at the Reading Hospital.

Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Gephart and the late Dorothy E. (Kalis) Gephart.

She was a 1963 graduate of Pottstown High School.

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12/19/2025

James J. Sitarz, age 72, husband of Susan K. Sitarz of Lower Pottsgrove Twp., Pottstown, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Pottstown, he was a son of the late John P. Sitarz Sr., and Margaret M. (Kamertz) Sitarz.
He was a graduate of Saint Pius X High School. J...

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12/18/2025

Meet the fourth generation of our funeral home, owner/partner R. Edward "Eddie" Schumacher, Jr. Eddie has always appreciated the hard work, dedication and sacrifice the prior generations before him have given. Now in his 32nd year as a licensed funeral director, he continues those same principles laid out by them and is always there to provide all families the upmost care and compassion. Family is, and has always been the most important thing to him.