Joseph G. Sheffer, 72, lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died September 27, 2016 at his home. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Joseph Grant and Gundvor Sather Sheffer.
Joseph was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1962, where he was the captain of the football team. Joseph was employed as President of Robert Arnold Associates for 44 years before retiring in 2012. He was a member of Buck Ridge Ski Club, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting and playing golf, but most important was his family.
Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Judith P. Sellers Sheffer, who died June 10, 2011.
Survivors: father of Colleen Hyland (Michael) and Joseph W. Sheffer; loving companion of Linda Smith; grandfather of Reid, Erik and Jodie Hyland and Chase and Jessica Sheffer; brother of Ginger Dunn; also Linda's children, Eileen, Nancy, Laura and Caren.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, October 2, 2016 and after 10:00 AM Monday at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ridley Park, PA 19078
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday, October 3, 2016 at the funeral home
Burial: Private
Memorial gifts may be made to Taylor Hospice Residence, PO BOX 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078 or ALS Association, 321 Norristown Rd., Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002