Obituaries

KRAMER

Matthew A. Kramer, 54, of Royersford passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wanda (Swist) Kramer. Matthew was a devout Catholic who served as a Eucharistic Minister and traveled to Medjugorje in reverence of The Blessed Mother. He also enjoyed woodworking, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was kind-hearted, witty, loved to make people laugh and helped anyone in need. Matt was a truly special person who will be deeply and forever missed.

He was a graduate of and and worked at American Machine and Tool in Royersford for many years.  Surviving are brothers, Joseph T. Kramer, husband of Carol Ann of Royersford and Edward L. Kramer, companion of Judy of Boyertown; sisters, Sondra Reilly, wife of Kirk of Schwenksville and Mary Kramer of Phoenixville and his loving companion, Lorraine Rocci. Including his parents, Matthew was predeceased by his brother, Charles J. Kramer and his sister, Charlotte A. Howard.

A Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, February 3rd. at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 838 Walnut Street, Royersford, PA.  19468.  View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

MILLER

Gene Miller (David Eugene Miller, Jr.), husband of Jeanne E. (Miller) Miller, of Royersford, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 8, 2012, in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on September 4, 1948 at Fort Bragg, NC, he was a son of the late David E. Miller Sr. and Doris A. (Reutenauer) Miller.  He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Frank J. Evans.

Gene was a graduate of Hutchinson Technical High School in Buffalo, New York, where he spent his formative years. He received his Bachelors Degree from Houghton College, in Houghton, New York. Gene was self employed and enjoyed bowling on the Baptist II team in the Wednesday Night Church League at . For many years, Gene coached youth basketball and baseball.  He also enjoyed playing golf and softball, and he loved watching the Phillies, Eagles, and TV.

In addition to his loving wife of 40 years, Gene is survived by his daughter, Janelle E. Miller, of Royersford; son, D. Erik Miller, husband of Susan Miller, of Hackensack, NJ; two grandsons, Jake William Miller and Ben Russell Miller; two sisters, Alice Long, of Buffalo, NY and Valerie Sullivan, of Portland, OR; three brothers, Bruce Miller, of Beaverton, OR, Dana Miller, of Buffalo, NY and Philip Miller, of Brooklyn, NY. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the , 452 South Lewis Road, Royersford, on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 10:30 am, with the Rev. Karen Ann Selig officiating. Interment will follow in the . Friends will be received from 9:30-10:30 am at the Church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gene’s name to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 387, Pottstown, PA 19464. Arrangements are being handled by the .  Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.