Obituaries

Obituaries

Local obituaries from the Limerick-Royersford-Spring City area.

NASH

Joseph F. Nash, age 86, husband of Mary (Fiorentino) Nash, of Limerick, PA, formerly of Collegeville, PA died peacefully early Friday morning, October 7, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family.  Born in Bridgeport, PA, he was a son of the late John T. and Anna (Dever) Nash.  He was a graduate of the St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia.  He attended the Mt. St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD.  A veteran, he proudly served for the U.S. Marine Corps as a Staff Sgt. in the Pacific during World War II.  Mr. Nash worked as a route supervisor for many years at the Morabito Baking Company in Norristown, retiring in 1987. He was a very active member of the St. Eleanor Roman Catholic Church in Collegeville.  He served on the pastoral council, as an usher and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  After his retirement, he and his wife led the Rosary at the Columbia Cottage facility in Trappe for the residents. Mr. Nash was an avid collector of antique clocks  and was proud of his lifetime membership in Bridgeport Fire Co #1. He was a devoted husband all of his life.  He adored the time he could spend with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife of 57 years, Mr. Nash is survived by three children; Judith A.  (Paul) Fleming, of Audubon, Deborah, wife of the late William B. Miller, Jr., of Pottstown, Joseph P. (Denise) Nash, of West Grove, PA, one brother; James V., Nash, of Limerick, PA, six grandchildren: Moira Kelly (Fleming) and Megan Fleming, William Miller, Jaclyn, Joey, and Jacob Nash, and many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Nash was pre-deceased by two brothers; John J. Nash, William E. Nash, and one sister, Mary Light-Lanigan.

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Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at St. Eleanor's R.C. Church 647 Locust street, Collegeville, PA 19426 on Tuesday morning, October 11, 2011 at 10:30 AM.  Officiating will be Rev, Msgr. Patrick E. Sweeney.  Burial will be in the St. Augustine's Cemetery, King of Prussia, PA.  Friends will be received from 8:30 - 10:15 AM Tuesday at the Church.  In lieu of flowers, mass cards will be accepted or memorial gifts may be made to the Montgomery Hospital Hospice Program, 25 West Fornance Street, Norristown, PA 19401.  Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.  The Cattermole – Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA is in charge of the arrangements.

FETTERMAN

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Richard R. Fetterman, Sr., age 83, husband of Sandra L. (Berkey) Fetterman, of Royersford, PA passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday evening, October 7, 2011 in the Phoenixville Hospital from complications of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  Born in Phoenixville on December 8, 1927, he was a son of the late Charles R. and Ella P. (Tarter) Fetterman.  Mr. Fetterman joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 15.  He later joined the Marine Corp and served during World War II in Iwo Jima and Saipan. 

Mr. Fetterman worked for over 32 years at Valley Maid and Bachman as a driver, and in later years was a supervisor.  He retired from Bachman in 1991, and worked part time at Genuardi's in Kimberton.  Dick was a founding member of Camp Little Big Buck in Roxbury, PA, where he and his family spent many good times.  He is a member of the St. James United Church of Christ in Limerick and the American Legion Post 0602 in Spring City.  He is also a current member and past Commandant of the Paul Seton / George Pron Detachment of the Marine Corp League. 

In addition to his wife of 31 years, Mr. Fetterman is survived by four daughters; Patricia, wife of Kenneth Mickiewicz of Douglassville, Donna, wife of Rear Admiral Retired, Daniel Stone of Camarillo CA, Susan, wife of Charles Ewing, Jr of Royersford and Karen, wife of Todd Hartzman of Douglassville, two sons; Richard, Jr of Royersford, James of Pottstown and step-son Donald Geihsler of Spring City, eighteen grandchildren; Theresa Troutman, Douglassville, Darren Miskiewicz and his wife Amy, Spring City, Kevin Miskiewicz and his partner Tami, Royersford, Melissa, wife of Todd Partridge, Holliston MA, Chris, wife of Patrick Hurley, San Diego CA, Todd Fetterman, Temple , Bryan Fetterman, Royersford, Erin Fetterman, Pottstown, Shannon Ewing, fiancé of Brian Yeagley, Royersford, Marc Ewing and wife Dana, Pottstown, Steven Ewing and fiancé Erica Donovan, Phoenixville, Nicholas and Kristyn Fetterman, East Coventry, Robert  Hartzman  and wife Genevieve,  Schwenksville, Melissa, wife of Frank DePaul, Pottstown, Karissa Lance, Douglassville, Andrew Hartzman, Douglassville and Donald (DJ)  Geihsler , Jr of Spring City, five great-grandchildren; Andrew Mickiewicz, Spring City, Annabel Hurley, San Diego CA, Jackson and Charles Partridge, Holliston MA, Taylor Ingram, Pottstown, step-mother-in-law Nieda Berkey, of Pottstown, seven sisters; Pearl, wife of Joseph Sparano, Phoenixville, Virginia Domarasky, Phoenixville, Arlene, widow of Walter Cory, Norristown, Verna, widow of Harry Severson, Royersford, Mabel, widow of Frederick Schutz, Phoenixville, Sara Rudzik, Phoenixville Gloria Hatfield wife of Donald Chester Springs, and his beloved Shih Tzu, Toby. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at the Campbell–Ennis–Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA on Wednesday morning, October 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM.  Officiating will be the Rev. Rachael R. Pryor.  Burial will be in the Limerick Garden of Memories.  Friends will be received from 9:00 - 10:45AM Wednesday morning at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the St. James UCC, 321 South Limerick Road, Limerick, PA 19468 or to the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 700 S. Henderson Road, Suite 225, King of Prussia, PA 19406-3530.  Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.

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