John G. Hovanec, age 93, husband of the late Margaret (Peel) Hovanec, of Royersford, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Kimberton, he was a son of the late Dominic and Mary (Repack) Hovanec.

Mr. Hovanec served in the United States Army during World War II, where he was captured in Italy and spent just over one year as a Prisoner of War in a German Prison Camp. He was the owner of the former Hovanec's Tree Service in Phoenixville, and would often travel to participate in bowling tournaments.

Mr. Hovanec is survived by one daughter, Mary J. Hovanec of Royersford; one brother, Joseph A. Hovanec of Denver, CO; three nephews, Richard, Edward, and Robert Stevens and one niece, Sandra Stevens. He was predeceased by five siblings, Anthony, Frank, Margaret, Mary, and Janet Hovanec.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Visitation will take place in the funeral home from 1:00-2:00 PM. Burial will take place in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940 on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10122. Condolences may be offered online by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.