Elaine C. (Harvey) Roncase, 86, wife of the late Robert A. Roncase, Sr., of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on April 18, 1933 in Phoenixville, she was a daughter of the late Teresa "Tess" (Gazzillo) and William Harvey, Sr.
A lifetime resident of Phoenixville, Elaine was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and over the years had been a member of Sacred Heart R.C. Church and St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, where she had been involved with the Women's Guild and sang in the choir. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, tailoring clothing and time spent with her friends. Elaine was also a member of the Phoenixville Senior Center, an avid gardener, and enjoyed traveling, particularly to the shore at Dewey Beach. Elaine even learned Italian to speak to relatives, but most importantly, she lived for her grandsons.
Mrs. Roncase is survived by her children: Rev. Robert A. Roncase, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, of Phoenixville, Gwenn Anne Roncase, fiance of Carlos Lopez, of Phoenixville and Jo Marie, wife of Kenneth J. Smith, of Phoenixville; grandsons: Nathaniel and Joel Smith; sister: Patricia Adams, of CA; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death her siblings: Margaret "Peggy" Harvey, William "Bill" Harvey, Jr. and Joseph Harvey.
Relatives and friends will be received from 10:30 am - 11:00 am on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Interment will follow in the Holy Trinity Cemetery. Her Funeral Mass will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Elaine's name to St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, 212 Dayton Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460, Phoenixville Area Senior Center, 153 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460 or mass cards will also be accepted. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.