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Arthur C. “Artie” McClaskey, 62, of Chester Heights passed away on September 14th at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born in Chester to the late John and Frances (Sniechoski) McClaskey. He was raised in Concordville and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School. He graduated from Salesianum High School in 1973, and then attended Drexel University, graduating with a degree in business. Artie was the owner and operator of the Hilltop Pub in Chester Heights for over 25 years. He was also a councilman for Chester Heights Borough for over 15 years. He was an avid golfer, and active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and a member of the Delaware County Republican Party. Artie was well known for his great sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John McClaskey, Jr. He is survived by his siblings, Thomas McClaskey (Sharon), Mary Ellen Flasinski (Joe), Gail Gallagher (Dennis), and Sharon Johnson (Bill); Many nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass will be held on Saturday, September 22nd at 10:30am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Glen Mills. Friends and family are invited to call in church from 8:45-10:15. Burial will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)- https://www.theaftd.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/. Online condolences can be sent through www.jwardfuneralhome.com
Wow just catching up on this news. I am so sorry to hear of Artie’s passing. He was my little brother for so many years. We would hang out all Summer long and drive to Sallies together. I still miss my first real friend Johnie to this day.
Thank you for your kind words, Mark. It is greatly appreciated by all of us.
I’ll always remember sharing lots of fun and laughs with Artie. I’m very sorry to hear that he has passed.
Arty was a good guy
Remembering all the great times from the Hilltop as well as Jamaica with the guys!!
Our deepest sympathy and thoughts to the McClaskey family and friends.
Billy and Geo Kelly
To the McClaskey,
So sorry for your loss, Artie was a funny man who could always make you laugh. He will be remembered. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of this loss to your family and the community. Rest In Peace Artie and God Bless your family.
My sincerest condolences to Artie’s many friends and family. He made you feel welcome anytime you visited the Hilltop or Borough meetings. God Bless you Artie!
Condolences to the McClaskey family. Artie was a friendly host at the Hilltop and a staple around Chester Heights. He will be fondly remembered.
I’m sorry to hear the loss of Artie. I went to St Thomas the Apostle school with Artie’s older brother John. Artie was a good guy and always greeted you nicely at the Hilltop. R.I.P. Artie.
I’m so sorry to hear of Artie’s passing. I’ll always remember him with fondness. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Be at peace Artie – you will be missed. Sending love to everyone in the family.
Sharon, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I have many fond memories of Artie at hill top. He Was always smiling and nice to me. Rest in peace.
Our condolences go out to your family. May your mind be filled with many comforting and precious memories and may God keep you in his loving care until he swallows up death forever. (Isaiah 25:8)
Seems like yesterday that we were kids all hanging out together. Be at peace Artie.
Mom & I send our loving thoughts and prayers to the McClaskey family. Artie was a wonderful friend. We will always remember him with many fond memories. It’s
hard to believe he’s gone. May God bless him and keep him close and may he be at peace now.
Sharon & the McClaskey Family,
We are sorry for your loss and may Artie RIP 🙏🏻💛
Eileen (Kovatch) Stewart
Sending our love and prayers. Perfect picture to remember Artie with his warm smile and generous spirit.
Rest in peace my dear friend.You will always have a special place in my heart. I am forever great-full for you introducing me to my wife almost 30 years ago.
R.I.P. Artie, you’ll be remembered fondly.
Artie was a great and loyal friend to all of the State Troopers at the Media Barracks. We will miss him! Rest In Peace.
RIP Artie. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
So sorry for your loss.Sending prayers to the family.P&G BEST
We are Sorry for your Loss, Art was a Good Guy. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace. Dan & Kathleen Killion
I’ll always remember Art as my neighbor and friend… I hold on to the times we had as kids hunting pheasant and rabbits with Jeff Robertson out back in our fields. I hope they see each other again.
My thoughts and prayers to the family .I always liked Artie and will miss him.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Artie. I have many fond memories of him from the Hilltop Pub. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. God Bless.