Arthur R. "Arty" Erle

Arthur R. “Arty” Erle, age 52, of Springfield formerly of Glenolden passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. Arty was born in Drexel Hill to Ronald W. and Patricia A. (Lavin) Erle. He graduated from Interboro High School in 1990 and has served as a Police Officer for Upper Darby Township for the past 24 years. During his law enforcement career, Arty worked as a patrol officer, narcotics investigator, and detective. He was a founding member and current Board of Director for The Delco Group, a local non-profit serving Delaware County, where he played a pivotal role in its growth and mission. Arty's life of service extended deeply into coaching, where he influenced many young lives. He coached freshman baseball at Marple Newtown High School, volleyball at Paxon Hollow Middle School, and both baseball and volleyball at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Glen Mills. However, his most noteworthy and cherished roles were as a wrestling coach, serving at both Interboro High School and Marple Newtown High School, where he left a lasting impact on the wrestling community. Arty was a devoted Philadelphia sports fan, with a special passion for the Eagles and a deep admiration for Eagles Hall of Fame player Brian Dawkins. He also enjoyed following the Phillies. He loved spending his summers in Sea Isle City and cherished his dogs, Bennie and Elle. Arty loved spending time with his family and friends. He was the guy you could always count on—ready to help anyone in need, always with a smile on his face. Simply put, when you needed someone, Arty was the guy who would always show up. You’d be hard-pressed to find a room in Delaware County where someone didn’t know Arty. A loving father, son, brother, and fiancé, Arty loved deeply. He cherished his fiancée, Kristin, with whom he spent the last 14 years. He loved his family, friends, and anyone connected to them. Above all, Arty adored his daughter, Brooke—she was truly the apple of his eye. Their bond was more than just father and daughter; they were inseparable, sharing trips to Booth’s Corner, getting pedicures, attending volleyball tournaments, going on dinner dates, or doing anything to be together. He truly worshiped the ground she walked on, and there's no doubt that Arty fought as hard as he did with Brooke in his heart. His warm and generous spirit was truly one of a kind. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The world was truly a better place with him in it. No party he would have attended will ever be the same, because…you can’t spell party (you know the rest). Arty is survived by his beloved daughter, Brooke Erle, as well as Brian Sellers and Jadelyn Sellers, whom he loved as his own; his parents, Ronald W. and Patricia A. (Lavin) Erle; his fiancée, Kristin Dortone; his brother, Ronald Erle Jr.; his sister, Christi (John) Walker; his goddaughter, Ashley Surplus; and his former wife and dear friend, Nicole (Strack) Erle. He is also survived by his fiancée’s parents, Fred and Jayne Dortone, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation: Wednesday September 4 th 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Kovacs Lombardo Funeral Home 530 W. Woodland Ave. Springfield and Thursday September 5 th 9:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church 136 Saxer Ave. Springfield. Funeral Mass: Thursday September 5 th 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Interment: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery In honor of Arty's love for the Eagles, please feel free to wear something Eagles-themed if you attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the following organizations that were special to him: Gift of Life: donors1.org/give The Colon Cancer Alliance: colorectalcancer.org, The Delco Group: thedelcogroup.com

Arthur R. "Arty" Erle

January 16, 1972 - August 27, 2024