Jeffrey S. Ratner

Jeffrey S. Ratner Jeffrey S. Ratner died unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Fox Chase Cancer Center. He was 53. Born in Bayonne, NJ, the son of Frances (Slivocka) Ratner and the late Irving Ratner, he was a life time resident of Lower Bucks County. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Neshaminy High School, where he was a standout in baseball and football and is honored in the Neshaminy Football Hall of Fame. He attended and played football for Winona State College, Minnesota. Jeff enjoyed coaching for many years, most recently with SEPA-Knights and Langhorne Athletic Basketball Association. He played baseball nearly his entire life. He had worked for his father's business, "Irv's Bagels" in Langhorne for several years. Jeff was a long time sales representative for the former Nichol's and Perfect Pools in Bristol Township. He was employed with R.J.M. Landscaping, and was most recently was employed with Cambridge Landscaping in Morrisville. He enjoyed all sports indoors and outside. Beloved husband of nearly 20 years to Nancy-Lee (Gardiner). Jeff was the loving father of Jeffrey S. of Brooklyn, NY, Jessica L., Michael V. and Kyle D. all at home, all of whom were his pride and joy. He was the brother of Helene Ratner of Langhorne, Robert Ratner (Sheri) of Newtown, Mark Ratner (Gwendolyn) of Fairless Hills and Kimberly Whitaker (Bill) of Hulmeville. He will also be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, 5:00 until 9:00 and on Tuesday, 8:30 until 10:00 am at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Forest Hills, Cemetery. Memorial contributions for a trust fund for his children's education, may be made payable to Nancy-Lee Ratner, c/o James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., at the above address.