John E. Radcliff
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John E. Radcliff, 89, of Atglen, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Harrison Senior Living in Coatesville. Born in Atglen, he was the son of the late David and Eva Mae Lowe Radcliff.
A life long resident of Atglen, he was employed by Fabricated Metals in Modena for 18 years before his retirement. He also worked as a truck driver for Woodich and was employed at Lukens Steel and Atglen Welding.
John was a member of the Christiana American Legion, Parkesburg VFW, the Downingtown Moose since 1957, the Bellasylvia Gun Club in Sullivan County and a 71 year member of the Penningtonville United Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by two nieces, Peggy A. Silver of Toronto, Canada and Sandra L. Sharnetzka of Fawn Grove, PA, brother-in-law Charles E. George of Lancaster, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers; Wilbur, Earl, Eugene, Vernon, and Norman Radcliff, four sisters; Claire, Alta, Lydia and Elizabeth and two half brothers Clyde and Everett Lowe.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 11:00am from the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main St. Atglen, PA 19310 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the visitation at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church at the above address or Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Dr., Brandywine Two, Suite 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Thoughts are with you ...
John was my grandmother Elsie Radcliff Moore's cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Wanda Smale and mother, Irene Moore Hawk
Remembering Johnny
Uncle Johnny - I'm grateful for the fact that I can still hear your voice clearly. You're starting with a "Well, it's like I say...", and you're concluding with a "...you know what I mean?"
You were your own man. Uncomplicated and unconstrained. Yet without constraints you never wandered far. Throughout your life, you always had family and friends nearby. There wasn't a holiday in my childhood when you weren't at the table with us, sitting around my grandparents' dining room. Even being of few words, the room wouldn't have been the same without you there. It's your words that I still hear.
The first time I fired a rifle, it was yours. When my own son was 4, I drove him in the bed of your Willys Jeep around the Bellasylva property. Whether it was Hess trucks at Christmas, or the deer-leg footstool in my grandparents' house, reminders of you were always there. Now you're gone, but thankfully, I still hear your voice.
Rest in peace, Johnny.
- Jonathan Mehl, Peggy's Older Son (together with Lauren, Brandon, and Lindsay)
Remembering Uncle Johnny
I'll always remember being a little girl and excitedly waiting for Uncle Johnny's visit on Christmas Eve. I'll never forget his smiling face and funny bow ties. Every time I see a funny Christmas bow tie I think of him. Thank you for being a supportive God father..I'll miss you. Rest in Peace.
Uncle Johnnie
You will always be a part of my Holiday memories growing up. Christmas Eve was always something to look forward to when you would visit with you warm smile, cheerful laugh and wonderful hugs! I will always be reminded of you when I see a bow tie! Peace and Love- Heather
Remembering Uncle Johnny
Similar to my two sisters postings, I most remember Uncle Johnny from visiting on Christmas Eve. He would always take the time out of that day to stop by my parent's , Noriene & Dave , in Downingtown for a visit. His sweet smile and a contagious laugh will be in my memory forever. My sincere condolences go out to everyone who knew and loved him. Uncle Johnny - I love you & you will be in my heart always.
My prayers are with your
My prayers are with your family at this time of loss. I remember playing as a child at the homes of my great-grandmother(Edna Radcliff Miller)family around Atglen, especially picking apples from the her nephew's home on Dallas Street.