Russell B. Eidell, 63, of Phoenixville, passed away Saturday at Phoenixville Hospital after falling ill suddenly at home. He was the husband of Loretta (Jendos) Eidell.

Born in Darby, he was a son of the late Harold C. and Janet R. (Rebman) Eidell. After graduation he served honorably in the US Navy aboard the USS Allagash. His pride and joy was his family who will miss him dearly.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters: Christine Siders and husband Tim, of Erie and Barbara Lopresti and husband Anthony, of Oxford; son, Keith Eidell, of Brookline, MA; grandchildren: Dominic and Olivia Lopresti; brother, Ronald; sister, Sandra; and in-laws: Richard and Joanna Ryan, Geraldine Lane and Anita Mariotti.

His Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at St. Ann Church, Main St. at Third Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. Officiating will be Rev. Gary Kramer. Visitation will be from 9:45 to 10:45 AM at the church. Burial will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.phoenixvillefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc.