Philip Glenn Bunce
November 19, 1950 ~ April 11, 2021
Born in: Meadville, Pennsylvania
Philip Glenn Bunce, 70, Troy Center, passed away, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born on November 19, 1950 in Meadville, a son of Theodore G. Bunce and Marjorie Paden Bunce. He married Ronda S. Lewis on March 2, 1978, she survives.
He was a 1968 graduate of Townville High School. A welder by trade, he was employed with the Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters Union of Pittsburgh and retired from Joy Machinery in Franklin.
Phil was a member of Titusville Masonic Lodge #754, the Zem Zem Shrine of Erie, and Troy Center United Methodist Church.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and feeding birds and wildlife. Phil enjoyed driving his gator around the family homestead where he and his wife Ronda built their home and lunch dates with his granddaughter.
Phil was known to enjoy a taste of good scotch or bourbon with his close and dear friends.
In addition to his loving wife, Ronda, he is survived by a daughter, Fawn S. Vergona and her husband, Michael; a granddaughter, Madison G. Vergona all of Troy Center; a sister, Martha M. Miller and her companion Jim Kuhn of Titusville; a brother, Robert “Bob” Bunce and his wife Lori of Troy Center; and numerous brother and sister in-laws, several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and great nephews and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and many close friends.
Family and friends are welcome to call on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 33353 N. Main Street, Townville. A private family Memorial Service will follow with Pastor Frank Weingard of Troy Center United Methodist Church, officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Phil’s memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children - Erie, 1645 W. 8th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Philip’s Book of Memories online at www.warrenfh.com
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Phil. You are all in my thoughts at this heartbreaking time.
Erin Kennedy
Dear Bunce Family – Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending many warm hugs and prayers. With Love, Sonia (Mehalko) and Steve Herz
Ronda…so very sorry to hear about Phil..may have peaceful rest and may your memories give your heart peace..will be thinking of you.
Hugs..cork and brenda
Phil has been summoned by the Grand Architect as it is apparent that he needed another builder and a prophet. While Phil’s building days were past, his life as a prophet was still very much alive. Who will younger people turn to now for guidance on topics such as politics, race relations, immigration, and sexual preference, etc. Phil was given the gift of prophecy and he spoke boldly of his views on these topics for the edification of us all. I will always remember him on many topics, however the thing that strikes me hardest is the loss of a “TRUE” friend. For nearly 50 years I was always able to share my views with Phil and we enjoyed many times of strapping on our imaginary phasers and going to the local watering hole for a new episode of Star Trek. There are so many times to remember and all of them pleasant. To the immediate family you are well aware of his attributes and I hope that you find comfort in remembering some of the times when he took you by surprise, or made you laugh. Good by my brother and So mote it be
To Matha Miller and all your family,
I am sorry to read of the passing of Philip. I am reminded of your parents Marjorie and Theodore. They were lovely people, and I was very fond of them. I send my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Chris Thomas