Estelle (Harrop) Cremers, age 85, wife of the late William L. Cremers, Jr., of Pottstown, PA died Sunday evening, November 28, 2010, at home. Born in Phoenixville, she was the daughter of the late David and Elsie (Robinson) Harrop.

Mrs. Cremers was a very active in her community. She was the past chairperson for the Historical Commission of Warwick Township, as well as helping to develop the French and Pickering Creek Trust. Mrs. Cremers also wrote five books documenting local townships. Through her historical preservation work, she was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from Chester County, as many other awards. Mrs. Cremers was also an accomplished vocalist, graduating from the Curtis Institute of Music for voice. She won the Voice of Tomorrow competition, which lead her to sing with the Academy of Music in Philadelphia in 1949. Mrs. Cremers was also the soloist at Washington Memorial Chapel where she eventually met her husband.

Mrs. Cremers is survived by; one daughter, Elisa M. Cremers, of Pottstown; one son, Matthew R., husband of Hope Cremers, of Pottstown; three grandchildren, Eve, Tess, and Lily; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son William L. Cremers III and two brothers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at the Washington Memorial Chapel on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. Deane E. Boyd. Burial will follow in the Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributins may me made to the Seasons Hospice, 700 South Henderson Road, Suite 225, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.