Obituaries

DABBACK

Ruth E. (Stewart) Dabback, 84, wife of DeWitt T. Dabback, M.D., of Royersford, passed away on Friday evening, September 16, 2011, in her residence.  Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Bernie and Rosalind (Stahl) Stewart.

Mrs. Dabback was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 16, during her junior year of high school.  After spending one year in the hospital, she returned and graduated from Spring City High School.  Ruth then went on to attend Ursinus College before graduating from Pierce Business School.

Mrs. Dabback managed to deal with Polio, becoming a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  After raising their children, Ruth was the office manager for 17 years at her husband’s medical practice in Royersford.

A member of St. James Lutheran Church, she was a former Sunday school teacher at both St. James Lutheran Church and Grace Lutheran Church.   Ruth was an avid reader, enjoyed painting, shopping, and traveling, but most importantly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 62 years, Mrs. Dabback is survived by two daughters: Pat wife of Fred Kaier of Phoenixville and Katherine wife of Ernest Faust of Royersford; two sons: Peter husband of Doré Dabback of Phoenixville and John husband of Cynthia Dabback of East Coventry; two sisters: Barbara Stipa of Royersford and Joan Stewart-Hall of Birdsboro, eight grandchildren; 1 great grandchild (another on the way); and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at St. James Lutheran Church, 93 Kugler Road, Limerick, PA 19468 on Friday, September 23, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Stuart W. Luce officiating.  Interment will follow in the Limerick Garden of Memories.  Friends will be received from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, and from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Friday at the Church.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Ruth’s name to the St. James Lutheran Church or to TriCounty Home Health and Hospice, 13 Armand Hammer Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19464.  Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.  

STUBANAS

John J. Stubanas Sr., 83, husband of Josephine (Brower) Stubanas, of Royersford, passed away Friday evening, September 16, 2011, in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late John O. and Elizabeth (McCabe) Stubanas.

Mr. Stubanas was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia and attended Temple University.  He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He was employed as a sales supervisor for Stroehmann Bakeries and most recently as a sales account representative for Time Warner.  John was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who loved traveling and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.

In addition to his wife of 60 years, Mr. Stubanas is survived by three sons: John J. Jr. husband of Linda Stubanas of Spring City, and twin sons: James P. husband of Judith Stubanas of Raleigh, NC and Jeff husband of Noel Stubanas of Narberth; sister: Alice Kertes; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his daughter: Jennifer; sister: Margaret Elliott; and brother: Donald Stubanas.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his memorial mass on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Walnut Street and Lewis Road, Royersford.  Officiating will be the Rev. Anthony J. Costa.  Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Friends will be received from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in John’s name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Valley Square, Suite 133, 512 Township Line Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422.  Arrangements are being handled by the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home.  Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.

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