Russell P. Funderwhite, 78, husband of Dorothy B. (Bard) Funderwhite, of Royersford, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010, in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Kimberton, he was a son of the late John C. and Mary (Brownback) Funderwhite.

Mr. Funderwhite was a 1949 graduate of the former Spring City High School. He retired after 33 years from the Upper Providence Township as Public Works Director, and worked part time for the Township after his retirement. He was a member of the Green Tree Church of the Brethren. An outdoorsman, Mr. Funderwhite was a member of the former Seven Stars Harness Racing Club, enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting, and was an avid Phillies fan.

In addition to his loving wife of 56 years, Mr. Funderwhite is survived by two daughters, Deborah A., wife of Patrick Connor, of Royersford and Cathy M. Funderwhite, of Lancaster, one son, Russell P. Funderwhite Jr., of Collegeville, two sisters, Anita Bowersock, of Cochranville, and Ruth Abronski, of Pompano Beach, FL, one brother, Clyde Funderwhite, of Columbus, OH, five grandchildren, Joseph Rupert Jr., Brian Rupert, Jennifer Grimm, Sarah Roberts, and Kimberly Snader, two great grandchildren, Harrison Rupert and Lauren Grimm, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Snader, three sisters, Edna Hardin, Helen Wambold, and Grace Funderwhite, and three brothers, Franklin, Robert, and William Funderwhite.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Green Tree Church of the Brethren, 1078 Egypt Road, Oaks, PA, on Saturday, April, 3, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville. Memorial gifts may be made in his memory to the Green Tree Church of the BrethrenMemorial Find. Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com.