Steve Bonetz, Creator Of Spring-Ford's RCTV, Passes Away Suddenly

ROYERSFORD, PA — Steve Bonetz, a beloved member of the Spring-Ford community and the creator of RCTV, has passed away suddenly, school officials confirmed. Bonetz, a 1990 graduate of Spring-Ford, has been a widely loved and respected part of the athletic department for years.

"This morning we received the shocking and awful news that Steve Bonetz, a colleague, a man who built RCTV, a friend and backer of Spring-Ford football, and a Ram through and through tragically and suddenly passed away too soon," the Spring-Ford Rams Football page said in a statement of mourning. "Most importantly, Steve was an excellent man, caring father, and noble friend."

Bonetz went on to play baseball for Kutztown University, receiving a Bachelor's degree in telecommunications and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, according to the school district.

After a career as a sports reporter covering the Phillies, Flyers, 76ers, and Eagles, Bonetz began managing Spring-Ford's cable channel, Ram Country TV. He was in charge of producing video of sporting events, covering board meetings, and producing various district television shows.

Less than three months ago, in March, Bonetz won the Robert Buckanavage Citation Award from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Director's Association for his work.

"Steve was known to many as the “voice” of Spring-Ford," David Goodin, Spring-Ford School District Superintendent, said Wednesday afternoon. "He has worked with current and former employees, community members, and hundreds of thousands of students. As a community, we ask that you keep Steve’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers."

May he rest in peace.

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