William ‘Bill’ Henry Sidebottom

William “Bill” Henry Sidebottom, Jr., age 92, of Westbrook Park, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017. Born in Philadelphia to William H. and Anna Sidebottom, he graduated from John Bartram High School and spent his career as an optician. Bill served in the US Navy during WW II on the USS Bataan. A lifelong resident of Clifton Heights, he enjoyed long walks, bike rides, traveling to World War II Reunions and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, to his wife, Doris (nee Headley) Sidebottom who predeceased him in 1978. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Veronica “Ronnie” T. (nee Robinson) Sidebottom.

Bill is survived by his children, Linda Burke (John), Bill Sidebottom (Judy), Teresa MillerTonelli (Joe), Helene McCaughern (Bob), Betsy MillerStephanou (Tom), Barbara Jackson (Chuck Bobelick); his grandchildren, John and Daniel Burke, Robert McCaughern, Kristen Burke, Michele and Kelly McCaughern, Samantha, Eric, and Amy Jackson, William McCaughern; seven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

There will be a Visitation on Wednesday June 28th at 9:30 a.m., O’Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arlington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Attn: Ophthalmology, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Phila, PA 19104 or Holy Cross Church 651 E. Springfield Rd. Springfield, PA 19064.