Varley Lewis Birtch

Varley Lewis Birtch of South Abington Twp. died Saturday afternoon at Moses Taylor Hospital. His wife of 58 years is the former Margaret Jean Flynn.

Born in Hamilton, N.Y., he was the son of the late Varley and Elsie Mott Birtch. Prior to his retirement, he served as a sergeant for the South Abington Police Department for 36 years. He was a member of the Church of the Epiphany, Waverly Masonic Lodge 301 and the Chinchilla Hose Company.

Varley was a caring loving man who was always willing to help anyone. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend.

Also surviving are a brother, Howard Birtch and wife, Linda, Florida; a sister, Eugenia Singer and husband, Lloyd, Georgia; four grandchildren, Cheryl Birtch; Brad Birtch and girlfriend, Melissa Kisal; Brandy Birtch and Beth Vanderbilt; four great-grandchildren, Scarlett Catherine Birtch, Mira Lea Birtch and Lakota and Dylan Vanderbilt.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Bradley Birtch; a great-granddaughter, Alexandria Birtch; a brother, Donald Birtch; and a sister, Marian Birtch.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Epiphany, 25 Church Hill, Glenburn Twp., with services by the Rev. Craig Sweeney, priest in charge.

Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.lawrenceeyoungfuner alhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chinchilla Hose Company, 113 Shady Lane Road, Chinchilla, PA 18410.