Sr. Ryder, John Patrick

John Patrick Ryder, Sr., 71, of Quakertown formerly of Bryn Mawr died May 8, 2010 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Joan (Cox) Ryder. They were married 42 years. Born in Bryn Mawr he was the son of the late Alfred Lewis & Rita C. (Crossan) Ryder. He was a plumbing and heating technician for Farm & Home in Telford before retiring. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son John, a brother Thomas Ryder, and four sisters Maureen Brennan, Janet Stewart, Joanne Ryder, and Eleanor Sheridan. He was predeceased by a brother Alfred "Sonny" Ryder, Jr. A mass will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown. Call 9:30-10:30 A.M. in the church. The C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Carbon County Friends of Animals 900 Walnut Ave., Jim Thorpe, PA 18229. Service Information A service summary is not available