Stephen R. Batten Jr., of New Hanover, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in
Reading Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Kim (Hanchuruck) Batten, with
whom he shared 15 years of marriage.
He was born in Phoenixville to Stephen R. Sr. and Cindy (Bauer) Batten. Steve graduated from
Owen J. Roberts High School in 1998 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2002. He was a
Senior Digital Analyst for Ad Taxi, Pottstown, PA.
Steve was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Spring City, PA. He was actively involved in
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and a former member of the Pottstown Rotary.
A devoted husband and father, Steve dedicated his time and talents by supporting his children’s
pursuits. At the time of his passing, Steve was an assistant coach of his son’s Black Bears
Baseball team as well as a member of BMBL’s Executive Board. He was also an assistant coach
of his son’s Bobcat Travel Basketball team. In both sports, Steve was passionate about coaching
every kid to their full potential and made many lifelong connections with his athletes and
coaches alike. Steve was also a dedicated Dance Dad, always making sure to support his
daughter in her pursuits in Dance and Music.
In what little spare time he had, Steve was an avid darts player and played in several local Dart
Leagues. He was also a larger than life figure in the streaming world, where he was followed
and known by his alter ego, Karl Edge.
In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves to cherish his memory: son, Stephen R. Batten III;
daughter, Brynnlee; brother, Jeremy; grandfather, C. Roger Batten; Kim’s parents, Deborah and
Michael Hanchuruck; Kim’s siblings: Melanie Gorichky and husband Shane; Jonathon
Hanchuruck and wife Lisa; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church,
39 Bonnie Brae Rd., Spring City, PA at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the church
from 11-1 PM. The family kindly asks that flowers be omitted. In lieu of flowers, an education
fund will be established for Stephen and Brynnlee. Checks may be made payable to: Kim
Batten, c/o Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington St., East Greenville, PA 18041.
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Reading Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Kim (Hanchuruck) Batten, with
whom he shared 15 years of marriage.
He was born in Phoenixville to Stephen R. Sr. and Cindy (Bauer) Batten. Steve graduated from
Owen J. Roberts High School in 1998 and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2002. He was a
Senior Digital Analyst for Ad Taxi, Pottstown, PA.
Steve was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Spring City, PA. He was actively involved in
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) and a former member of the Pottstown Rotary.
A devoted husband and father, Steve dedicated his time and talents by supporting his children’s
pursuits. At the time of his passing, Steve was an assistant coach of his son’s Black Bears
Baseball team as well as a member of BMBL’s Executive Board. He was also an assistant coach
of his son’s Bobcat Travel Basketball team. In both sports, Steve was passionate about coaching
every kid to their full potential and made many lifelong connections with his athletes and
coaches alike. Steve was also a dedicated Dance Dad, always making sure to support his
daughter in her pursuits in Dance and Music.
In what little spare time he had, Steve was an avid darts player and played in several local Dart
Leagues. He was also a larger than life figure in the streaming world, where he was followed
and known by his alter ego, Karl Edge.
In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves to cherish his memory: son, Stephen R. Batten III;
daughter, Brynnlee; brother, Jeremy; grandfather, C. Roger Batten; Kim’s parents, Deborah and
Michael Hanchuruck; Kim’s siblings: Melanie Gorichky and husband Shane; Jonathon
Hanchuruck and wife Lisa; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church,
39 Bonnie Brae Rd., Spring City, PA at 1:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the church
from 11-1 PM. The family kindly asks that flowers be omitted. In lieu of flowers, an education
fund will be established for Stephen and Brynnlee. Checks may be made payable to: Kim
Batten, c/o Mann-Slonaker Funeral Home, 222 Washington St., East Greenville, PA 18041.
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