Arthur Griffith Obituary

(1924-2022) Arthur J. Griffith, Jr., 97, long-time Pennsylvania resident died peacefully on February 11, 2022. Born November 6, 1924, Art spent his first ten years in Runnemede, NJ before moving to Glenolden, PA, where he graduated from high school in 1942. He served the U.S. Army from 1943-1946 as a member of the 106th Division Signal Company and various smaller signal corps companies. Upon returning to civilian life in Ridley Park, PA, Art enrolled at Drexel Institute of Technology under the G.I. Bill, going on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in 1955. Art’s working life spanned 60 years (1942-2002) across a variety of industries. He spent many years in the newly emerging computer field with Burroughs Corp., which became Unisys. He retired from his position as Treasurer of Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, PA in 2002. Throughout his adult life, Art enjoyed traveling to many far-flung locales with his late wife, Doris, attending Philly Pops concerts, watching performances at the Playhouse in the DuPont hotel, and dining out. He had a lifelong connection to the Jersey shore. Wildlife watching, raising cats, watching the Phillies, eating milkshakes and ice cream, and participating in church activities were among his favorite past-times. He challenged his family to strive for excellence in all they set out to do. Arthur was predeceased in 2003 by his wife of 21 years, Doris Hourihan. Survivors include three children: Nancy Walls (David), Jim Griffith (Amy Katchur), and Glenn Griffith (Marie Caranci); two stepchildren: Jenny Hourihan (John Balin) and Timothy Hourihan; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and extended family and loving friends. His survivors are very appreciative of the excellent care he received at Lima Estates, and wish to thank everyone who visited and/or corresponded with him in his later years. Memorial Service will be private. Interment will be at Washington’s Crossing National Cemetery in Bucks County, PA. Contributions in Art’s memory may be made to the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation’s Animal Fund or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Kovacs-Lombardo Funeral Homes.