William “Bill” C. Borneman, 79

William “Bill” C. Borneman, 79, of Pottstown, husband of Kathleen Sonja (Krantovis) Borneman, passed away Sunday February 15, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest surround by his family.

Born in Pottstown, he was the son of the late Jacob Bickhart and Ella Mae (Giles) Borneman.
Bill proudly served in the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. He graduated from the military school of Automotive Repair, Aberdeen Md.

Bill was an avid automotive enthusiast. Anywhere there was a car gathering you could find Bill. He was a member of the Pottstown Classics and the Little Brothers Car Club. If you needed to see something fun and interesting or had a car question you could stop by the Classic Auto Mall and find Bill buzzing around on a Stringo to show you the inventory. He would be sure to show you something new, unusual or interesting. He was a true diehard car guy.

Surviving along with his wife is his son David W. Borneman husband of Paula M.; daughter Danielle E. Borneman; grandchildren Charles D. Borneman husband of Kelsea, Jessie K. Borneman, and Samantha E. Borneman fiancée of Dustin Zellner; and 11 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Monday February 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Interment will follow at Limerick Burial Grounds, Limerick. Visitation will be held Monday from 9:30-10:45 AM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to American Legion Post 0471, 100 Walker Dr., Boyertown, PA 19512.

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So sorry for your loss. He was a very special friend while growing up. So glad to have seen him at the last class reunion. Many pleasant memories.

~ Linda Noel Hettinger
2/23/2026 10:56:42 AM

Truly one of the most knowledgeable and fun car guys I ever met.He would always take me around the Auto Mall and we would talk about the cars, I'll miss his smile and fun stories

~ Ken Hall
2/18/2026 11:58:04 PM

So sorry for your loss you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

~ Rich Rossi New Philadelphia, PA
2/18/2026 10:07:58 PM

Bill was in my class at Owen J. Roberts. And yes if there was a car show he was there. Enjoyed seeing him there and I am glad to have seen him at our last reunion .He will be missed. Great guy!!!!

~ Adelaide Sabol Pottstown, PA
2/18/2026 5:23:30 PM

Rest in Peace Bill!
Jody Rhoads. Past President PCCC.

~ Mr. Jody Rhoads Pottstown, PA
2/18/2026 12:12:21 PM

Sending prayers and love to your entire family during this most difficult time. So very sorry for your loss of a great husband, Dad, and grandfather.

~ Marcie Nettleton
2/18/2026 11:25:01 AM

What a great guy! A wealth of knowledge gone! RIP Bill.

~ Chris Hellwarth
2/18/2026 10:35:53 AM