Benjamin S. Gartside, 63, of Ridley Park died June 7, 2016 at his home. Born in Chester and raised in Upland, he moved to his late residence 35 years ago.

Benjamin was a US Navy veteran and worked at Scott Paper/Kimberly Clark for 35 years before retiring in 2008. He was a softball umpire in Del. Co. for many years and enjoyed golf and fishing. Benjamin was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

He was predeceased by his parents, Benjamin B. and Stella Kolinsky Gartside and his brother, David Gartside.

Survivors: husband to Carol Novatka Gartside, his wife of 34 years; father to Benjamin Gartside, Jr., Holli McCarthy (Frank) and Michael Wernert (Mari); and Poppop to seven grandchildren

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, PA 19078 where friends may call after 9:30 AM.

Burial: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery