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Sydelle "Sissy" Lax

Sydelle Lax Obituary

Sydelle "Sissy" (nee Davis) Lax

Age 83, died July 9, 201.
She was from Wallingford, PA.

Beloved wife of the late Eli Lax. Loving mother of Jan (Michael) Weiss and Cindy (Merrill) Reese. Devoted sister of Rhoda Daley. Proud grandmother of Rachel (Brian), Sara (Kevin), Nolan and Ida. She is also survived by 2 adoring great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services Tuesday 11 am, at Congregation Ohev Shalom 2 Chester Road, Wallingford, PA 19086. Shiva will be observed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Cong. Ohev Shalom or charity of donor's choice.

Arrangements by
GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS

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Published by The News Journal from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2011.

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Stewart Gross

July 5, 2023

Cindy: I´m so sorry to hear about you mother´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Losing our parents is very tough on all of us. Godspeed to you and your family!

Stew Gross

Stew Gross

July 13, 2011

Cindy:

I was very sorry to read about the loss of your mother about five minutes ago. I know that you were going through a tough time this year dealing with her health issues. I know that this will be a very emotionally trying time for yourself, Merill and the kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you,

Stew Gross

BILL HAASE

July 12, 2011

SISSY WAS A CLASSY LADY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE TIME AFTER ELI DEPARTED. SHE MISSED HIM SO MUCH. NOW WE WILL MISS THEM BOTH.I DIDN'T KNOW THEM BUT FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS, WHAT A WONDERFUL RELATIONSHIP WE ENJOYED.

July 12, 2011

Dear Jan and Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a delightful person- a wonderful friend to my parents, Alan, Jim, and me and just the best neighbor. I'll always remember her for her warmth, style, abundant love, and fabulous sense of humor. Phyllis Dugan Gill, Charlotte, NC

Ken and Karin Roseman

July 12, 2011

Jan and Mike - we are are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jill Ricci

July 11, 2011

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Sissy. Every Friday we were brightened by her fabulous sense of humor. I have a little collection of her jokes stashed away to pull out when I need a good laugh! She is truly missed. Jan and Cindy, you are in our thoughts and prayers in this sad time. Luv you, Sis!
Jill and the girls at Styling Point

July 11, 2011

Dear Jan and Cindy, My thoughts and love are with you at this sad time, Sissy and I were friends since we were 5 years old., I treasured our friendship and will miss her. She and Eli are together again. Love, Nancy Rubenstein, Boca Raton,Florida

Lucille Peller

July 11, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Our hearts go out to the entire family. Please know that we are thinking of you now and always.
Lucille Peller and Marci(Peller)Bakke

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