John A Dale

John A. Dale of Moorestown, formerly of Chesterfield and Medford, NJ, died peacefully on March 12, 2025 surrounded by family. Born on Dec. 22, 1932 in Curwensville, PA, to J. Thomas and Elizabeth Dale, John is predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Irene M. Dale, his son-in-law Glenn White, his sisters Mary Lee Fontaine and Barbara Purcell and brother J. Thomas Dale, Jr. John is survived by his four daughters: Denise Koetas-Dale (Bill Koetas), Andrea Haresign (Lincoln), Deborah Seidel (Ethan), and Valerie White. He was a loving grandfather to Benjamin Harris (Tricia Pavlis), Amy Melendez (Adrian), Clifford Koetas (Alley), Eric Koetas (Thalya Fermin), Emily White, Justin Koetas and Jason Koetas, as well as Abigail and Juliette Haresign and Laura Thompson and Jessica Amtonakos. He was the great-grandfather of Adrianna and Athena Melendez and Wyatt, Evelyn and Griffin Harris. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Gregory and Donald Miller and a number of nieces, nephews and their families. John was a graduate of Juniata College, where he served as a professor for several years and met the love of his life, Irene. He then went on to earn a Masters in Mathematics from The University of Pennsylvania and, in later years, a Masters of Computer Sciences at Rutgers University. John started his career as a computer programmer at RCA in Camden, NJ, followed by employment, also in computer programming, at NCA in Princeton, NJ. For most of his career, John was an owner and partner in the software development company Dale, Gesek, McWilliams and Sheridan, later named DGM&S Telecom. John was an enthusiastic traveler and following his retirement, John and Irene traveled extensively, visiting every continent. John loved to hike and hiked in both the US and Europe. John served faithfully for many years on the Board of Trustees for Juniata College. During this time, he and Irene provided funding for the building of Dale Hall and Kepple Hall, the renovation of Founders Hall, the establishment of the IT program and two endowed scholarships. An avid puzzler and reader, John was a passionate Eagles fan and he also enjoyed woodworking and participating in the social life at the Evergreens. During the final years of her life, John was Irene’s dedicated and loving caregiver. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 in the Chapel at Acts/the Evergreens- 309 Bridgeboro Rd. Moorestown, NJ 08057, followed by visitation with family and light refreshments in La Monte Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his name to Juniata College, Office of Development, Juniata College, 1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652.