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John W. Watson Obituary

The passing of John W. Watson of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Judith A. Rumford Watson; his brother Luke Watson; and also J. J. Martinuk. He is survived by: his father John W. Watson; his children, Alexis Downes (Randy), Andrea Watson (Matt Roberts) and Jacob Watson (Sarah Mitchell); his sisters, Terri Martinuk, Johnna Dean (Jaylen) and Tracy Hackenberg (Gary); his grandchildren, Randy Downes, Hunter Downes and Jameson Watson; and his nieces and nephews, Julie Dean, Connor Hackenberg and Kyle Hackenberg.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd. (608 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 19th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, March 19th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Mt Hope Cemetery (4010 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA 19063.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Minshall Shropshire - Bleyler Funeral Home



Wed

Mar 19

Visitation

Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd.
608 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063

Wed

Mar 19

Funeral service

Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd.
608 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063

Wed

Mar 19

Burial

Mt Hope Cemetery
4010 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014

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