Herbert V. Diehl, age 98, husband of the late Mary K. (Katz) Diehl, of Royersford, PA died early Tuesday morning, March 11, 2014 in the Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, Pottstown, PA. Born in Royersford, he was a son of the late Herbert I. and Katherine (Latshaw) Diehl. Mr. Diehl was a graduate of the Royersford High School. He worked as a machinist for the Needleworks in Royersford, The PHILCO Ford Company in Spring City, and finally the Dow Chemical Company. A musician, he played in the Pottstown Band for several years.

Mr. Diehl is survived by one daughter: Joan L, wife of Dr. Michael A. Dianna, of Spring City; three grandchildren: Michael A. Dianna, Julie Fink, Joseph Dianna; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Diehl was pre-deceased by one sister: Ethel Ziegler.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA 19468 on Friday morning, March 14th, 2014 at 10:30am. Burial will be in the Fernwood Cemetery, Royersford, PA. Friends will be received from 9:30 - 10:30am Friday morning at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the Spring-Ford Historical Society, 526 Main Street, Royersford, PA 19468. Condolences may be made by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.