Jan 28, 2021 | SK
Kenneth Leroy “Kenny” Sharp – W3TPN
Kenneth Leroy “Kenny” Sharp, 85, of Gilbertsville, formerly of Boyertown,
husband of the late Sue Ann (Losh) Sharp, passed away on Wednesday, January
20, 2021 at Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Bechtelsville, he was the son of the late Melvin L. and Irene
(Fronheiser) Sharp.
Kenneth was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of Lodge 741 F& AM in Boyertown
and the Raja Temple. Kenny was also a member of Keystone F.C., Bechtelsville
F.C. and Friendship Hook and Ladder F.C. in Boyertown. He enjoyed touring on
his motorcycle and was a member of the Goldwing Road Rider Association. Kenny
also enjoyed amateur HAM radio and hunting.
Surviving is daughter Debbie Kolb, wife of Clarence; son Darvin Sharp, husband
of Theresa; granddaughter Bree Godin; great grandchildren Jaden Weller and
Xander Godin; 4 stepgrandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren and 2 step great
great grandchildren. Along with
his wife and parents, he is predeceased by his sister Faye Endy, great
grandson Jayce Weller and 1 step great great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday,January 27, 11:00AM at Catagnus
Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC., 1020 E. Phila. Ave., Gilbertsville.
Burial will follow in Hill Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from
10:00AM to 10:45AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kenneth’s name to: Mesothelioma
Applied Research Foundation, 1615 L Street, NW, Suite 430, Washington, DC 20036.
Obituary from the Pottstown Mercury
Dec 1, 2020 | Member News, SK
We are saddened to inform our members that Jerry (Gerald) Harley, WA2TTI passed away on Nov. 25, 2020. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. He was a longtime friend of the club and former member.
Here is his obituary from the Pottstown Mercury:
Jerry (Gerald) Harley WA2TTI, SK
Gerald H. Harley, 76, husband of Deborah A. (Moorehead) Harley, Upper Providence Twp., died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, atPottstown Hospital. Jerry was born on December 16, 1943, in Schenectady, NY, to the late Herbert W. and Beatrice (Chase) Harley. Before retiring, Jerry was a computer analyst for 32 years with General Electric, first in Schenectady, then in King of Prussia as GE, Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin. He also served for 23 years with the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard. Jerry loved muscle cars, amateur radio (known as WA2TTI, OX3GH and P40GH), and travel. In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his daughters, Nancy, wife of David Norwood, W. Bradford Twp. and Lucy, wife of Kevin Braun, E. Bradford Twp.; and his grandchildren, Kimberly Norwood, Charles Norwood, Hannah Braun, Matthew Braun, Caleb Braun, and Andrew Braun. Due to pandemic constraints, a private memorial service will be held at Augustus Lutheran Church, Trappe. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Radio Relay League, http://www.arrl.org/memorial-gifts, callsign WA2TTI. Arrangements are by Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., Trappe.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pottsmerc/obituary.aspx?n=gerald-h-harley&pid=197188382
Oct 13, 2020 | Member News, News, SK
Ronald Joseph Schwendt, 89 of Union Twp., Berks Co., PA, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Penn State Health-St. Joseph in Bern Twp., Berks Co., PA. Born September 30, 1930 in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Joseph Schwendt and the late Helen (Slaboda) Schwendt. He was predeceased by his 1st wife Helen Marie (Dzurkoc) Schwendt. They were married in St. Peter’s and Paul’s RC Church in Trenton NJ on April 24, 1954. Ronald married Mary Kathryn (Burger) Schwendt on April 5, 2008 in Immaculate Conception RC Church, Union Twp., Berks Co. PA. Ronald had been employed by RCA & Zenith Corp. in the 1960’s and 1970’s. He was also Co-owner of Maple Springs Deli, Birdsboro, PA with his wife Helen 1985 to 1995. He was a member of Immaculate Conception RC Church, Knights of Columbus, Arch Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Assembly #3046, Father Bally Council # 1192, PGK Bordentown, NJ Council #570, South Birdsboro Archery Rod and Gun Club, Green Hills Sportsman Association and the Birdsboro Sportsmen Club. He was a longtime member of the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club, the Rooster Net and Old Buzzards Radio Club.
Ron Schwendt, N3AR SK
Apr 26, 2020 | Member News, SK
We are sad to announce that PAARC member Robert “Bob” Bellini N2IGU of Phoenixville passed away on April 16, 2020. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends.
Bob was Chief Engineer of System Services for Lockheed Martin. His hobbies were robotics, electronics, computers, and Amateur Radio in which he held an Amateur Extra license.
Robert Bellini
Mar 30, 2019 | Nets, SK
David C. Burton, KC3EYL passed away suddenly on March 10, 2019 at age 58. He was an active member at PAARC and a could frequently be found on the 2M repeater where he enjoyed friendly banter with his friends at PAARC. 
He resided in Pottstown with his beloved wife of 33 years, Lisa Ann (Wilkinson) Burton. Dave grew up in Audubon and graduated from Methacton High School. He had a great sense of humor and was a computer whiz. He enjoyed planting a garden in his back yard and loved his wife’s cooking. Dave enjoyed watching television with a dog or two on his lap. He talked to many friends on his ham radio day and night. He will be missed by all.
He is survived by his brother Steven and his wife Diane, his sister Patricia (Burton) Cetrone and her husband John, his niece Joanne Cetrone, and nephew J.J. Cetrone and his wife Becky and their daughter Temperance Cetrone. He is also survived by his in-laws, Kevin Wilkinson (Cindy), Noel Wilkinson and Brian Wilkinson. He leaves behind his loving dog Cocoa, and his deceased dogs, Lucy and Sandy will be laid to rest with him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, 1059 Sweisford Road, Perkiomenville, PA 18074.
To share a thought or memory of Dave, please visit www.lifecelebration.com, 610-277-7000.
