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JOHN BLAKELEY SIBLEY, 88, of Cumming GA, formerly of Newtown Square PA, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013.
Mr. Sibley served in the US Army during WWII in the 10th Mountain Division in Colo.
He attended Meadowbrook School, Chestnut Hill Academy and University of Pennsyl-vania, Class of 1945. He was a member of Zeta Psi Fraternity. His first position after college was at the Saturday Evening Post followed by SmithKline & French, where he met his first wife, Julia D. Janeway. She died in 1972. He held positions in advertising and public relations at Wyeth, Merck and Astra-Zeneca.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Shirley (Cook) Sibley; daughter, Mariah Wolffe (Douglas) of Haverford PA; stepdaughters, Blake Chandler (James) of Kennett Square PA, Amy H. Szvetz (Charles) of Cumming GA; stepson, Robert B. Heiserman III (James Brinkley) of Hingham MA; grandchildren, George and Julia Wolffe, Ryan, Sydney and Zachary Szvetz; sister, Judith Hennessey of Pluckeim NJ; and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sally Brown of Birmingham AL, Mrs. Jay Gilbreath of Atlanta GA and Mrs. Augustine Rhodes of Princeton NJ.
A Graveside Memorial will take place later in the Fall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Main Line Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 89, Chester Springs PA 19425. Arrangements by
AUER CREMATION
SERVICES OF PA, INC.
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August 25, 2013
Dear Shirley.
Everybody has their heroes. John was one of mine. Owner of one of the first telephone extensions I ever memorized, the first I put on speed dial when I got it, John Sibley was not only a great writer, he was the grammarian's grammarian. On a point of grammar, calling John was far quicker and much more productively understandable that reaching for my Prentice Hall or any handbook of grammar I ever found. And he was free with his time and fun to be with. I never knew his age until I got the attached death notice which only confirmed he was much younger than his years. One of those modest giants one encounters in a career. John Barber
Joel and Margaret Tau
August 22, 2013
Dear Shirley. Margaret and I are so sorry to learn about John's passing. We will always remember him as a kind and gentle colleague and friend. You are in our thoughts.
Frank Schiavelli
August 22, 2013
Dear Shirley, my deepest sympathies on learning of John's passing. He was a Renaissance Man who lived life well. I will never forget what John taught me about writing and more importantly what he taught me about life.
Richard and Karin Florschutz
August 20, 2013
Dear Shirley,
We are so very sorry to learn of Johns passing. He was a dear friend. We will miss him, but fondly remember our time together.
Our love to you and family
Dick and Karin
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