Michael S. Herbert

MICHAEL HERBERT Michael S. Herbert, 55, of Warminster, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was the beloved husband of Deborah L. (Worthington) Herbert with whom he shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Leo B. & Doris A. (Richards) Herbert. In addition to his loving wife, Michael is survived by his four children, Christopher E. Spinieo and his wife, Stacey A. (Ramer) of Horsham, Brent J. Spinieo of Horsham, Kelly L. Spinieo of Horsham, and Jocelyn L. Spinieo of Horsham, his precious grandchildren, Mason E. Spinieo and Isabella L. Spinieo, and his sibling, Brian Herbert and his wife Kathy. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Leo N. Herbert, Carol Ann Herbert, and Margaret Herbert, and his nephews Eric McCarthy and Joe McCarthy. Michael graduated from Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School in 1973. He was named All Bux-Mont League Football 1st Team linebacker and All-Area 1st Team linebacker. He is being posthumously inducted into the Hatboro-Horsham Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. He received a bachelor degree in education from Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. He continued to excel on the football field. Michael still holds career defense records at Dana-total tackles (549, 1973-1976), unassisted tackles (339, 1973-1976), and assisted tackles (420, 1973-1976). Michael was named to the All-Nebraska Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NIAC) each year from 1973-1976, was a 3-time honorable mention All-District player, received All-Lutheran All-American honorable mention his senior year, and named 3-time defensive team "Most Valuable Player". His outstanding achievements were recognized by his induction into Dana College's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. Michael dedicated his life to coaching and helping others. He began his career in 1977 as an assistant coach at Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School under Dennis Steinly. His coaching career at Wissahickon High School began in 1978 as an assistant Varsity football coach. Michael was named head football coach in 1983, making him the youngest person heading a football program in Montgomery County. By his retirement in 1991, Michael led his team to the All-Suburban One American Conference title in 1989 and he was named head coach of the Montgomery County All-Star Team in 1988. From 1993-2010, Michael continued his career as Director of Admissions at Thompson Institute/Kaplan University in Philadelphia. He was extremely passionate about his work at Thompson and committed to the employees. During this time he established meaningful friendships, which was one of the highlights of his professional career. Michael and his family are extremely grateful for the support and compassion they received from the Thompson organization and Corporate Leaders. Relatives and friends will be received by his family from 6 to 8PM Friday and 8:30 to 10:30AM Saturday at Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N. York Rd, Hatboro, followed by burial at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Horsham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's name to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-2497. To send online condolences to Michael's family please visit www.schneiderfuneralhome.net