Russell D. " Ruggie" Delp, Sr. , age 71, of Pottsville formerly of Fleetwood, passed away Sunday July 10, 2016 at Reading Hospital Medical Center, West Reading.
Born on January 31, 1945 in Fleetwood, he was the son of the late Robert H. Delp. and Pauline E. Moyer Delp. He attended Fleetwood High School.
Russell for many years worked as a cook at many area restaurants last working at River Inn in Pottsville. After retirement he worked part time for NAPA Car Parts in Pottsville. He loved gambling and going to horse races. To keep up with trends he loved watching the Food Network. Other interest included NASCAR races and going fishing.
He is survived by his children Regina (Delp) Marmer wife of Joseph Marmer of Auburn, Roxanne (Delp) Shope wife of Robert Shope of Reading, Rebecca (Delp) Spangler wife of Gregory Spangler of Holtwood, PA and Russell D. Delp, Jr. husband of Paulette Delp of Pottsville. Also nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Other survivors include two brothers Ronald R. Delp of Kutztown and Richard B. Delp of Boyertown.
Russell was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia J. (Delp) Reider, who passed in 2010.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 14th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM followed by a funeral service at the Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood. Contributions can be made to the memorial fund for Russell D. Delp, Sr., P. O. Box 307, Fleetwood, PA 19522