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Obituary for James H. Conover

James H. Conover, 98, of Collingdale, PA, died March 13, 2018 at home.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, he had been a resident of Collingdale for over 60 years. Jim left school early to enlist in the Army during WW II. While serving in N. Africa he became a Prisoner of War, held at Stalag 28 in Western Prussia. Jim was the oldest surviving POW from WW II living in Delaware County.

Following his release from the Army, he became a bus driver/trolley operator retiring from Septa over 30 years ago. Known as “Snuffy” by his co-workers, most of his career was with Red Arrow and he also had worked for Southern Penn.

A member of St. Joe's Parish in Collingdale, his main focus was family. Working a swing shift allowed him to be home for lunch with his kids. Jim adored his wife of 67 years, Anna Coleman Conover and was happy to travel anywhere and everywhere with her. Always up for a new adventure, he would take the family roller skating and happily join in. What best describes him was his selflessness. Even in his last days concern for Anna getting out and having time away was important.

No greater tribute can be given to a man who served his country honorably, loved his bride of over a half century and to be called an "Awesome Dad" by his kids.

Survivors: include his wife, Anna; children, James (Linda) Conover, Karen (Chris Brown) Kralle, Lisa (the late Bill) Austin and Susan (Rick) Bradford.

He also leaves behind 9 loving grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Visitation:  6:00PM to 8:00PM Thursday evening, March 22nd at the Toppitzer Funeral Home at Arlington, 2900 State Rd. Drexel Hill.

There will be no visitation on Friday.

Service: Funeral Mass will be 11:00AM Friday, March 23, 2018, at St. Joseph Church, 500 Woodlawn Ave., Collingdale, PA. 19023

Interment: Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

Condolences/online obituary:www.Arlingtoncemetery.us