Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Limerick, Royersford and Spring City area.

BECHTEL

Daphane M. Bechtel, formerly of Sanatoga and Dagsboro, DE passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Pennsburg Manor.  She was the widow of Ralph C. Bechtel.

She was born in Shenandoah, PA to the late Clarence and Clara (Dresher) Eisenhower.  Daphane was a 1936 graduate of Shenandoah Heights High School and 1959 graduate of Wall School of Nursing.  She was employed for many years as a licensed practical nurse.

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In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Frank Hoffner in 1986.

Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 11 AM at , 600 Washington St. Royersford, PA 19468.  Calling time will be from 10-11 AM.  Burial will be in .  Online condolences may be offered at www.royersfordfuneralhome.com

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MOCHAN

Stephen J. Mochan, 54, husband of Janis Macort, of Royersford, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Phoenixville Hospital.  Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Stephen T. and Regina M. (Rusin) Mochan.

Mr. Mochan served in the United States Army and was a member of the Spring City Legion Post 602. He also was a social member at the and the Italian American Bocce Club where he loved to play bocce. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Mochan is survived by two daughters, Andora wife of Eric Detwiler, of Douglassville and Jessica Mochan, of Philadelphia; son, Shawn Mochan, of Royersford; sister, Bonnie Mochan wife of Melvin Eisenstein, of Baltimore, MD; one nephew, Seth and five grandchildren, Ryan, Reese, Aaron, Arianna, and Gavin.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Christine Mochan.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Stephen’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1620 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.  Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.

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