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.
Mar 7, 2019 | Member News, News, SK
It is with deep sadness that we report the sudden passing of Glenn Mohler, AB3TQ of Mohnton, PA on March 4, 2019. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be missed. We will post more information when it becomes available.
Glenn was a member of both PAARC and the Reading Radio Club. He brought energy and enthusiasm for participating in and organizing fox hunts for both clubs. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors on the challenge of geocaching and operating for Summits On The Air (SOTA).
Glenn wrote an article for the PAARC website on fox hunting in 2017 where he mentioned many of the friends he made on PAARC foxhunts. His enthusiam for the hunt was shared with his good friend, Ron K3RJW. You can view Glenn’s article here: https://www.paarc.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/First-PAARC-Foxhunt-by-AB3TQ.pdf
Aug 9, 2018 | Member News, SK
We mourn the passing of former PAARC member George T. Judge KD3H, 76, husband of Margaret Lynne (Sheeler) Judge, of Royersford. He passed away on Tues., Aug. 7, 2018 in Manatawny Manor. Born on Dec. 23, 1941 in Norristown, he was a son of the late Mary (Scally) and Joseph Judge. In 1952, he and his mother, Mary, visited Ireland aboard the Queen Mary and returned on the Georgic. A 1959 graduate of St. Pius High School, George had been employed at the Naval Shipyard, the former Control Data Corporation and Fetterolf Corporation.
He enjoyed drag racing motorcycles and watching NASCAR on Sundays. A ham radio operator, George was a member of the Pottstown Area Amateur Radio Club. He loved trap shooting, shooting bow and arrow, golfing, playing basketball and playing evening volleyball at the high school. He also enjoyed repairing clocks and model trains and took flying lessons for years.
In addition to his loving wife of 53 years, George is survived by his daughter: Jennifer Lynne, wife of Horace Reinford, of Boyertown; and grandsons: Horace Reinford, III and Jack Thomas Reinford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: William and Joseph Judge.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Cattermole – Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford. Officiating will be the Deacon David Kubczak. Interment will follow in the St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville. Friends will be received from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com