Nancy J.

Claycomb

Nancy J. Claycomb, 66, a lifelong resident of Collegeville, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a love of words and stories, an enduring soft spot for four-legged friends, and more than a few opinions about the Philadelphia Phillies.

Born on April 2, 1960, Nancy was the daughter of the late Gerald Claycomb and Judith (Hastings) Claycomb. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Morris Claycomb.

Nancy was a lifelong member of St. Luke's Church in Trappe, where she also served on the Church Council and was an active member of the church choir where she practiced her love for singing and playing the flute. A proud graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School and Ursinus College, where she earned a bachelor's degree in English, Nancy had a natural gift for writing and an imagination that was always at work. She loved creativity, words, and the endless possibilities of a good story.

Her love for animals, particularly pugs, was matched only by her compassion for dogs in need. She had a special place in her heart for stray dogs she encountered in Arkansas, never quite turning away from an animal that needed a little kindness (or perhaps a new home).

In her younger years, Nancy played softball and admired her late sister, Debbie, who was an avid player herself. Her competitive spirit lived on in another lifelong passion: the Philadelphia Phillies. Nancy was a devoted fan who cheered on the team and its players faithfully, with one notable exception. There was a particular shortstop who shall remain nameless, and Nancy's feelings about him were best left undisputed.

Nancy also had a deep appreciation for science fiction, enjoying her favorite shows and traveling to conventions to meet the actors behind the characters she loved. She was an enthusiastic participant in online Stargate forums, where her interest in science fiction led to something far more meaningful: it was there that she met Russell, who would become her husband and love of her life. Apparently, even in the vastness of the universe, the internet occasionally gets something very right.

Nancy lived a life shaped by imagination, sarcasm, humor, and compassion. Whether through her writing, her faith, her love of animals, her devotion to family, or her spirited opinions about baseball, she brought her own unmistakable personality to the things she loved.

She will be remembered for her creative mind, her generous heart, her independent spirit, and the many ways she made life a little more interesting for those fortunate enough to know her. And somewhere, we suspect, there are a few pugs waiting to greet her, a science fiction convention in need of an enthusiastic attendee, and a Phillies game she can finally watch without having to worry about that shortstop.

Nancy is survived by her two nieces, Ashley Wismer and Erin Wismer, daughters of her late sister, Debbie, and her husband Matthew Wismer. Nancy shared a particularly close and loving relationship with both of her nieces, who held a special place in her heart. Her bond with them was a cherished connection to her beloved sister, with whom she had also shared a very close relationship. The love she had for her family, and especially these connections, remained an important part of her life.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 17 at 11:00 AM at St. Luke's Fellowship Church, 200 W. Main St., Trappe, Pa 19426. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Church.

Interment will take place at St. Luke's UCC Cemetery in Trappe, PA.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the SPCA Perkiomenville.

Arrangements are entrusted to Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426, (610) 489-7900 www.msrfh.com