William J. Boris, Jr, age 86, a longtime resident of Lansdale died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, February 23, 2020 at Grand View Hospital in Sellersville.
He was preceded by his beloved wife Geraldine M. (nee. Chuhinka) Boris in 2000. Born on January 28, 1934 in Mahanoy City, he was the son of the late William J. and Anna C. (nee. Krakuski) Boris, Sr.
He was a graduate of Mahanoy City High School.
Mr. Boris went on to serve his country honorably with the United States Navy for 8 years during the Korean War.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Mr. Boris enjoyed taking camping trips with his family and friends. One of his favorite hobbies was wood working using the intarsia technique. He was a devoted member of St. Stanislaus parish for many years, where he served as an usher.
Surviving are his beloved children, Lisa M. Goetter and her husband Rudy of Sellersville, Nancy A. Slemmer and her husband Randy of Harleysville, and Mark Boris and his wife Karen of Telford, grandchildren, Amy, Lori, Anthony, Justin, Jessica, and Kaitlin, great grandchildren, Jake, Riley, Owen, and Avery, brothers Leonard and Theodore as well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 11 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, where the family will recieve friends from 9:30 to 10:45 AM in Church, prior to Mass. Interment to follow in St. Stanislaus Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations in William’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or online at www.cancer.org. Arrangements are by Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale.