Kenneth J. Mawritz Sr.

Dr. Kenneth Joseph Mawritz Sr., age 69, husband of Natalie A. (Shadwick) Mawritz, of Collegeville, PA, formerly Palmyra, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at home. Born on March 17, 1949 in McKeesport, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Campayno) Mawritz. Dr. Mawritz (Dr. Ken) was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport. He obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Duquesne University, and achieved his doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a school counselor and football coach for the Norristown Area School District before he accepted a position as Assistant Principal and later became Principal for the Conneaut School District. He would then move on to Lebanon High School as a Principal, followed by the Director of Secondary Education for the State College Area School District. He taught as a Professor at Immaculate University, and currently was a Professor in the School of Education at Drexel University, where he mentored a number of doctoral students and was highly regarded as one of the best professors in the doctoral program. Dr. Ken cherished the time he spent with his family. He was proud that his grandchildren called him "Happy", a moniker they derived from his joyful and enthusiastic demeanor. It was also a nickname that would be used by friends and associates alike. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed biking and playing a round of golf. He was an avid Steelers fan and enjoyed watching football. Dr. Ken also belonged to the Sheiks Social Club at Duquesne, where he made several life-long friendships. In addition to his wife, Dr. Ken is survived by two children, Kenneth J. Jr., husband of Mary Mawritz of Havertown, PA and Holly L., wife of Jonathan Goodroad of Glenside, PA; four grandchildren, Logan, Liam, Lucas, and Madeleine; two siblings, Nancy, wife of Joseph George of Germantown, MD and Thomas Mawritz of McKeesport, PA; and two nephews, Jason and Brendan George. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, 610 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:00 am. Burial will be held privately. Friends will be received from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth J. Mawritz Sr.

March 17, 1949 - September 29, 2018