Francis J. Banashek, 74, husband of Irene L. (Barlow) Banashek, of Port Orange, FL and South Coventry, PA, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 in Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA. Born on August 14, 1941 in Warrior Run, PA, he was a son of the late Alexander and Josephine (Maron) Banashek.

Mr. Banashek served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a service technician at Pitney Bowes for 36 years until his retirement in 2001. Frank then spent 14 wonderful years with his wife, in Florida, during his retirement. He enjoyed golf and bowling, loved the beach and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

In addition to his loving wife of 47 years, Mr. Banashek is survived by his daughters: Carla G. Davison, wife of John Davison of Phoenixville, and Christel M. Banashek, wife of Larry Cohen, of Zionhill; siblings: Elaine Snyder, of Lansdale, Carolyn Larkin, of Langhorne, Donald Banaszek, of Churchville and Linda Sena, of Lansdowne; and grandchildren: Logan, Ethan and Sydney Davison and Forest Cohen.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 11:00 am, at the First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville, 865 Main Street, Phoenixville, PA. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Young. Friends will be received from 10:00 - 11:00 am at the Church. Inurnment will follow in the Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Frank's name to the Disabled American Veterans, www.DAV.org/donate. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.