J. B. Post, 87, long time resident of Philadelphia and Paoli, husband of the late Joyce Marie (Arnold) Post, passed away Tuesday January 7, 2025 at The Birches at Harleysville.
Born in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Donald and Kathryn (Shippy) Post.
J.B. was a graduate of the University of Rochester and Columbia University where he received his Masters in Library Science. He was an Army veteran prior to working for the City of Philadelphia as a Librarian and Director of the Map Collection. He was a published author and well known within the science fiction community. In his retirement, he was a board member of the Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society.
Surviving is his son Jonathan Post husband of Cheryl; and granddaughters Morgan and Marissa Post.
A memorial service will be held Saturday January 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ltd., 329 N. Lewis Rd., Royersford, PA 19468. Interment will be private. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00-10:45 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation at https://secure.cbf.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1561&mfc_pref=T&1561.donation=form1&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqffa_cHpigMV5zcIBR1UGBChEAAYASAFEgJmhfD_BwE