Richard Earl Taney, 76, husband of Melitta H. (Englerth) Taney, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016 in Seasons Hospice. Born on January 2, 1940 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late William and Jessie (Hanebury) Taney.

Mr. Taney served in the United States Army, ASA, during the Vietnam War era, while stationed in Europe.

Richard was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and was a lifelong firearms enthusiast.

He received his Bachlor's degree from Ursinus College and his Master's in science from Penn State University. He was a lifelong learner, and even in his retirement, took courses in biology.

He was most recently employed as a software engineer for L-3 Communications.

Richard was an absolutely dedicated father and husband, who had an interest in family genealogy.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Taney is survived by sons, John W., husband of Michelle Taney, granddaughter, Emma L. Taney; and grandson, Alexander C. Taney of Pottstown, Pennsylvania and Eric R., husband of Melissa Taney, of Seattle, Washington. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Taney.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the Cattermole - Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10:00 am. Officiating will be the Rev. Jack S. Tomkinson. Interment will follow in the East Vincent United Church of Christ Cemetery, Spring City, Pennsylvania. Friends will be received from 9:00 - 10:00 am Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard's name to the Penn Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, payable to: "Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania" c/o Evelyn Schwartz, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Condolences may be offered online at www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.