John C. Eicherly, 90, of Audubon, PA passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Seasons Hospice of Phoenixville after a recent illness. He was the widower of Virginia (Hunsicker) Eicherly, who died April 27, 1992.

He was born in Philadelphia to the late Guy and Bernice (Calhoun) Eicherly. He was a graduate of Norristown High School. John was a proud Marine, serving honorably in World War II. He returned home and began his working career as a tire builder at BF Goodrich, Oaks, PA until retiring.

John was a member of the VFW and sang as a teenager in the choir at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Park. He also was a member of the Phoenixville AARP.

He is surived by: Carole L. Kleinert, and husband Carl W. Jr., of Jeffersonville; John R. Eicherly and wife Susan, of Ambler; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren and friend and companion of the last seventeen years, Florence Bickhart, of Phoenixville and her loving family. In addition to his wife, he is preceded death by his son, Dennis G., late husband of Jean, of Gilbertsville and brother, Richard, late of Arizona.

At his request, services will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made to www.phoenixvillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.