FUNERAL NOTICES

AMWAKE - Benjamin J. Amwake, 31, of Boyertown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in his home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 7pm at Morrell Funeral Home, Inc., 124 W. Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA. There will be no viewing. Friends will be received from 6pm-7pm at the funeral home. Arrangements being handled by Morrell Funeral Home, Inc., Boyertown. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to any Wells Fargo Bank to: Donations to Liam & Layla Amwake.

BATTEN - It is with great sadness that the family of Joanne Batten (Overdorf) announces her passing on Wednesday August 2, 2017 in Royersford, at the age of 81. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday August 26, 2017 at her beloved church; St. Vincent Church 137 Ridge Road Phoenixville, PA. 19460. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent Church P.O. Box 454, Phoenixville, PA 19460.

BATTS - Kevin S. Batts Sr., “Batman,” 54, of Spring City, PA passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. Relatives and friends are invited to the Celebration of Life Potluck on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Keystone Fire Company in Boyertown. Event starts at 1 p.m. Contact Donna for more information.

BEAN - Ronald W. Bean, 66, of Daytona Beach, FL, son of the late Walter and Josephine Bean, passed away at his home on August 12, 2017. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated being sent to Hidden Springs Veterinary Clinic, 1335 Gravel Pike, P.O. Box 286, Zeiglerville, PA 19492.

LOCKART - Charles Edgar “Ed” Lockart, 85, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Sanatoga Court. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Ceremony at Pughtown Baptist Church, 780 Pughtown Road, Spring City, PA on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Rev. Sam Geiger. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Friends will be received from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Pughtown Baptist Church at the above address. Condolences may be made by visiting www. PhoenixvilleFuneralHome. com. Arrangements are being handled by the CattermoleKlotzbach Funeral Home, Royersford, PA.

MCGOWAN - Michael P. McGowan, 56, of Pottstown, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife Kay (Haas) McGowan and family. Visitation will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 South Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA. and from 9am to 11am on Monday at the church with a funeral service immediately following the visitation with the Rev. Eugene Zaiser officiating. Burial will take place in the Bechtelsville Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church’s Memorial Fund, 1749 South Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA. 19505 or The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Salt Lake City, Utah 84096 or Crossroads Hospice, 523 Plymouth Road, Suite 225, Plymouth Meeting, PA. 19462. Morrell Funeral Home, Inc. Boyertown, is in charge of arrangements.

PECK - Arthella A. “Annie” Peck, 88, wife of the late Francis E. Peck, formerly of Phoenixville, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Norriton Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Her Funeral Ceremony will be held at Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, 610 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 11:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Ron Coulton. Burial will be held in Pughtown Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10:00 am 11:00 am. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.