James A. Vance, husband of Barbara M. (Haines) Vance, of Phoenixville, PA died surrounded by his loving family early Sunday morning, May 31, 2015 in the Parkhouse Nursing and Rehab Center, Upper Providence Township, PA. Born in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Bondola) Vance. He was a 1956 graduate of the Phoenixville High School. A veteran, he served for the U.S. Army. He was a warehouseman for Thriftway Foods, which later became Fleming Foods in Oaks, PA, and was a member of the Teamsters Local 169. Mr. Vance was a member of the St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church in Mont Clare. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus #10847, Mont Clare.

In addition to his wife of 51 years, Mr. Vance is survived by four children: Mary V. Stewart, of Collegeville, PA; Francis A., husband of Jennifer N. (Miller) Vance, of Limerick, PA; Rose M., wife of Dr. Kenneth A. Ward, of Royersford, PA; Joan E., wife of Jason S. Bickley; one sister: Yvonne, wife of Joseph Reichert, of DE; two brothers: John, husband of Mary Ann Vance, of DE; Thomas, husband of Sharon Vance of Phoenixville, PA; nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Vance was pre-deceased by one brother: Francis, husband of Louise Vance of Kimberton, PA.

Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy will be served on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Saint Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Amelia and Landis Streets, Mont Clare, PA by Rev. James E. Badeaux. The viewing will be held at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA on Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30PM or on Thursday morning from 8:30-9:15AM. Panachida (short service) will be served at 7PM Wednesday evening during the viewing. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery immediately following Divine Liturgy. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in his name to the St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, 203 Jacob Street, Mont Clare, PA 19453. The video tribute may be viewed and condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.