Obituaries

OTIS

Joan M. (Wilke) Otis, age 81, wife of Orville M. Otis, of Royersford, PA died suddenly Saturday evening, March 24, 2012 in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Royersford, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Frances (McCarty) Wilke.  She was a graduate of the Royersford High School.  Mrs. Otis worked 16 years at the Valley Forge Army Hospital, and more recently worked for over 15 years at the West Reading Hospital as a medical record analyst.  She was a member of the in Royersford.  She enjoyed singing and was a avid writer.

In addition to her husband of 53 years, Mrs. Otis is survived by one daughter:  Adrienne M., wife of Frank J. Pastella, of Royersford, two grandsons: Anthony J., Brett W. Pastella, and several nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Otis was pre-deceased by one brother: Francis J. Wilke, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart RC Church, Lewis Road at Walnut Street, Royersford, PA 19468 on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:30 AM.  Officiating will be the Rev. Peter J. DiMaria.  Burial will be in the Fernwood Cemetery, Royersford, PA.  Friends will be received from 7:00 - 8:30PM Wednesday evening or from 9:00 - 9:30AM Thursday morning at the , 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA.  In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in her name to the Royersford Public Library, 200 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468 or to the Sacred Heart RCC, P.O. Box 64, Royersford, PA 19468.  Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com. 

WHALEY

Michael J. Whaley, age 36, companion of Angela Sparrow, of Royersford, PA died early Sunday morning, March 25, 2012 at home, in Royersford.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of James F. Whaley and Kathleen A. (Reynolds) Hallman.  He was a graduate of the Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Whaley is survived by one daughter: Grace Elizabeth Whaley, of Royersford, PA, one brother: Patrick B., husband of Kristan (Taylor) Whaley, of Schwenksville, one sister:  Jeanie M., wife of Michael R. Wise, of Royersford, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Cattermole – Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM.  Officiating will be the Rev. Paul C. Brandt.  Burial will be in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.  Friends will be received from 9:00 - 10:15AM Friday morning at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the "Michael J. Whaley Memorial Fund", C/O , 70 North Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468.  Condolences may be made and the video tribute may be viewed by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.