Ute Spearman, Longtime Montgomery Co. 911 Dispatcher, Passes Away

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A longtime Montgomery County 911 operator and beloved local resident has passed away, officials have announced.

Ute Spearman suffered from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. She fought a long battle against the deadly illness.

Royersford police issued a statement mourning her loss.

"She leaves behind countless friends and colleagues who hoped this day would never come. She was one of the best dispatchers out there and responsible for training many of the current employees to carry on her skills. Ute was a resident of the Spring-Ford area and many of us knew her and her family personally. Many of us trusted Ute with our lives and safety and for that we say thank you and rest in peace."

Funeral plans have not yet been announced.

Image courtesy Royersford Police Department