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.
DOYLE - Michael J. Doyle Sr., 70, husband, father, brother, uncle, mentor and friend, died on August 16, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family and very much at peace. He was married to his first love and best friend, Kathryn (McGovern) Doyle for 50 years. She and the Doyle family will welcome friends and family on Tuesday evening, August 22 from 5 - 8pm at James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA. A mass of Christian burial will be held the following morning Wednesday, August 23, at 11am at St. Joseph Church, 460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. Burial will follow to St. Joseph Cemetery, Downingtown, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Mike’s name to The Paoli Hospital Foundation, 255 W. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA, 19301. To send online condolences, visit www. jamesterryfuneralhome. com.
SALAS - Julio C. Salas, 74, of Royersford, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. Born in Lima, Peru, he was the son of Bernardo Salas and Felicidas Marroquin. Julio moved to the United States in 1962, and served in the United States Army until 1966. After his Army discharge, Julio went on to a 49 year career with General Electric, Martin Marietta, and Lockheed Martin, with his work assignments taking him from Cleveland, Ohio, to King Of Prussia, Pa, and ultimately to Newtown, Pa, where his five decade career came to a close. Julio also had a 40 year Hall of Fame career as a professional, international, and collegiate soccer referee, culminating with being chosen as one of only seven FIFA referees in the United States in 1988 and 1989. A suave and charismatic man with a ferocious work ethic, he is survived by three daughters, Julie (Jess), Monica (Mark), Angela (Melba), and one son, Mario (Tracy), as well as one granddaughter, Michelle Ermatinger-Salas, and three grandsons, Ian Ermatinger-Salas, Connor Salas, and Logan Salas. All are welcome to a celebration of Julio’s life on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10:00AM-12:00PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. View obituaries or send condolences at www. catagnusfuneralhomes. com