Longtime Delaware County Special Olympics volunteer and Management Team member Ronnie Barton passed away on Wednesday, May 1st. Many of you knew Ronnie, but for those that didn’t have the honor–Ronnie worked tirelessly for many years as our medical form coordinator and always helped with fundraising events. As a coach, Ronnie was involved with track and field, golf, floor and led our long-distance running program.
Veronica A. Barton “Ronnie” age 81 a longtime resident of Sharon Hill passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2024.
Born and raised in the Meadows section of Southwest Philadelphia, Ronnie graduated from West Catholic High School for Girls.
She retired from Fernwood Cemetery where she worked as the Office Manager for over 20 years and formerly worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Philadelphia.
Devoted to her community, she was a long-time volunteer with the Sharon Hill Ramblers, The Sharon Hill 4th of July Assoc., and The Darby Fire Patrol #2 Women’s Auxiliary.
Ronnie’s biggest commitment to service came with the Special Olympics of Delaware County. She became active very early in her son Michael’s life and continued until her passing. Beginning with Field Days at the Summit School in Media, to the Tuesday Night Track Group at Swarthmore College and other locations, to floor hockey at Don Guanella, Horseback Riding at Thorncroft, and the long distance running and golf programs for Delaware County, Ronnie stepped up and helped wherever and however needed. With countless trips to the Summer Games at Penn State, The Marine Corp Marathon, The Fall Fest at Villanova and distance runs in Rhode Island, Ronnie supported her son Michael and his fellow athletes with rides, managing eligibility issues, coaching and her ever-present words of encouragement.
Funeral Arrangements:
Visitation is Tuesday, May 7th from 6:00-9:00pm at McCausland Garrity Marchesani Funeral Home located at 343 South Chester Pike Glenolden, PA 19036.
Visitation is also Wednesday, May 8th from 9:00-10:00am at St. George Catholic Church located at Lamont Ave Glenolden, PA 19036 and that is followed by a funeral mass at 10:00am.
