Harry J. Sheldrake

Harry J. Sheldrake obituary, Springfield, PA

Harry J. Sheldrake

Harry Sheldrake Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Leary Funeral Home Ltd. on Jan. 9, 2025.

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Harry J. Sheldrake, 73, of Collingdale, PA passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025.
Harry was the son of the late Harry and Roseanne (Yeager) Sheldrake and was born in Darby, PA. He was a Realtor for 50 years and a School bus driver for 37 years. He was a coach for Collingdale AC for many years. Harry was a Lover of golf. He enjoyed sitting on Wildwood beach and people watching on the boardwalk. He was a Proud pop-pop to little B, who he loved to teach all about Jesus.
Beloved husband of Charlene (Bell); Loving Father of Harry and Brian; Cherished Grandfather of Brian "Little B". Also survived by his siblings, James (Regina), Margaret (Richard) Evans and Rose (Thomas) Robb. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Saturday, January 11, 2025 10am O'Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd. Springfield, PA 19064 and to his Funeral Service 11am in the Funeral Home. Int. Private. Contributions to the American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation or Wounded Warrior Project.
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