veteran of World War II

Seybert “”Steve” C. Ware, 85, of Lester, Tinicum, a former lumber company employee, died July 12 at Taylor Memorial Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Ware lived in the Lester much of his life. He worked for Charles Ahrens & Sons Lumber Co. of Delaware County for 20 years before his retirement.

Mr. Ware was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Esther Schmidt Hibbert Ware of Lester; two stepsons, Charles D. Schmidt Jr. of Richboro, Pa. and Walter D. Schmidt of Chula Vista, Calif.; a brother Walter Ware of Camden, N.J.; and four step-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held ast 11 this morning at the P.E. Church of St. John the Evangelist, 3rd and Wanamaker Avenue, Essington.

Memorial contributions can be made to the P.E. Church of St. John the Evangelist.