Teddy Wayne Russell

It is with deep sorrow and with much love that we mourn the passing of Teddy Wayne Russell of Lebanon, Pa on Wednesday 11/27/2024 at the age of 83 at Cornwall Manor. He was the husband of Lois Jane (Harp) Russell, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage. Surviving in addition to his wife is his sister Donna Jeanne Russell of Sunset Beach, NC and Teddy’s cherished four daughters: Susan Armstrong (Jerry) of Peach Bottom, PA, Karen McWilliams (Kevin) of Williamsburg, VA, Sheryl Russell (Michael Hiro) of Kennett Square, PA, and Jennifer Bridenbaugh (Eric) of Flemington, NJ, as well as his 8 grandchildren and his great grandson. Teddy was preceded in death by his siblings, James L. Russell and Lavelle Baldwin. Teddy was born February 14, 1941, and raised in Brentwood, Maryland to the late James L. and B. Marion (Sansom) Russell. While his father served in the Navy, he lived for some time in Panama which he loved to share stories of his adventures. He loved sports, played soccer and was a proud Georgia Tech yellow jacket. He married his high school sweetheart, Lois and they raised their family in Glen Mills, PA. Teddy was known throughout the community for his kindness and service which included being a Bible teacher and leader in Methodist Youth Fellowship. He also held the position of Thornbury Township Supervisor from 1986-1991. He loved history, reading and was an avid gardener. He was always seeking his next building and landscaping project which included restoring an 18th century home, building many rock walls and nurturing his many annual and perennial plants while remaining a dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and Flyers. Teddy will be remembered professionally as a leader and mentor in civil engineering as he successfully started and grew an environmental and civil engineering firm based in Chadds Ford, PA. In 2000 Teddy retired with his wife to Sunset Beach, NC. He and Lois were active members of Seaside United Methodist Church and generously shared their home with family and friends. Teddy especially loved visits from his grandchildren where he would find joy in simple trips to the beach, playing golf in their backyard, getting ice cream or playing many board games. Teddy and Lois also enjoyed traveling, especially to the US National Parks and other national treasures, of course always using a paper map and collecting rocks along the way. Known as Teddy, Dad, Uncle Ted, Pappy and PopPop, he will be remembered as the most kind, sweet, and big-hearted man who passionately loved his family, and gave glory to God for all his blessings. These were attributes that dominated his personality, and which Alzheimer’s Dementia could not take away. A memorial service and celebration of Teddy’s life is planned at Cornwall Manor Zerr Chapel on December 28, 2024, at 11:00am. Enter Cornwall Manor's Main Gate at 1 Boyd Street Cornwall, PA. The chapel is located on Manor Road on the right-hand side. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Alzheimer's Association in Ted's name (ALZ.ORG) or Hospice for All Seasons (www.hospiceforallseasons.org/giving.html)

Teddy Wayne Russell

February 14, 1941 - November 27, 2024