Obituary of Howard R. Ball

Howard Robert Ball II, "Bob" age 42 of Collingdale passed away on Oct. 9, 2010. Born in Media, he was raised in Sharon Hill and spent most of the summer seasons at the Sharon Hill Swim Club where he swam butterfly competitively. He was also a Homerun Derby winner in Little League. Before graduation from Academy Park High School (Class of 1986), he lettered in varsity baseball and played football, anchoring both the offensive and defensive lines and serving as team captain. He returned to his Alma Mater as a football coach for the AP Knights, which he considered a labor of love. Mr. Ball worked in the Sun Oil environmental lab as a technician for 19 years. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed music, cooking and hunting trips in the mountains with his sons and brothers. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife at Briarcliffe Swim Club and on the beach in Ocean City, NJ. He is known for his generosity and his boisterous laugh and will be missed dearly by his family. Wife, Susan C. Ball (nee Regensburg) Sons: Jonathan Ball of Lansdowne, Collin, Samuel and Aidan Ball all of Collingdale. Parents: Jay and Peggy Ball of Beesley's Point, NJ. Brothers: Lee Ball of Bluebell, PA. Jay Ball Jr. of Ventnor Heights, NJ. and Andy Ball of Beesley's Point, NJ Son in law of William and Doris Regensburg of Collingdale Funeral Service: Thursday, 10:30AM at First Baptist Church of Collingdale, corner of Clifton and Andrews Ave. Collingdale, PA. 19023. Viewing: Wednesday, 7-9PM at McCausland -Garrity Funeral Home, 202 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA 19036 Burial: Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. Contributions: The Ball Children Scholarship Fund, C/O Beneficial Bank, 1862 Delmar Dr. Folcroft, PA. 19032.