Larry D. Ney
January 24, 1939 - April 17, 2020

Larry D. Ney, age 81, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on Tuesday, January 24, 1939 in Valley View, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Arthur Clayton Ney and Gertie Elizabeth Hepler Ney.

Larry was a 1956 graduate of Tri- Valley High School, Hegins, Pennsylvania, and a member of the first class to graduate from the newly named high school, formerly known as the Hegins Township High School from 1928 to 1956. Following graduation, Larry became an employee of the BF Goodrich Tire Company in Oaks, Pennsylvania.

Larry enlisted in the United States Army in September, 1956, and received basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Following basic training, he was assigned to the 5th Evacuation Hospital, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina where he remained until his honorable discharge in July 1960. Following his discharge, Larry returned to his former position with the BF Goodrich Company. He was employed by this company until its closure in 1986.

Larry was a faithful member of the Phoenixville Area YMCA. His unique and scintillating personality allowed him to enjoy many hours conversing with friends and members of the YMCA before, during, and following his engagement in exercise. In earlier years, he was a coach for youth basketball, sponsored by the Phoenixville YMCA, and also played basketball at the YMCA for the Crusaders, a men's basketball team sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

He particularly enjoyed sports and hours of conversation with his many friends at O'Grady's Restaurant and Dunkin' Donuts in Phoenixville. He loved his neighbors, and spent many hours conversing with them. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed being a part of their many activities and milestones.

Larry is survived by spouse, Carole Keim-Ney, and three children: Jeffrey S. Ney, Sr.; Lisa L. McIntyre and husband Michael, Sr.; Sheila Y. Rearden and husband John. He is survived by three grandchildren: Michael McIntyre, Jr. and wife Meghan; Kristi McIntyre and husband John Donovan; and Samantha McIntyre. He is also survived by two great grandchildren: Casey McIntyre and Connor McIntyre. He was predeceased by a grandson, Jeffrey S. Ney, Jr., August 7, 2017.
Larry is also survived by four sisters and one brother: Iris DiGuiseppe; Rita Smith; AnnaMae Roof; Jeannette Klinger and husband Terry; Jay and wife Marie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by four brothers: Vere; Carl; Warren and Ray.

A celebration of life will take place later in the year. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Larry's name to the Phoenixville YMCA. Please use the link below, or mail contributions to:

Phoenixville YMCA
Attn: Deirdre Wood
400 East Pothouse Rd.
Phoenixville, PA 19460

In memory of Larry Ney
https://operations.daxko.com/online/3109/OnlineGiving/Donation.mvc?campaign_id=20173