108-Year-Old Birthday Milestone For Warminster Man

WARMINSTER, PA —Birthdays are usually special for everybody. There's cake and presents and a cause for celebration.

But for Delbert (Del) Marlow, his birthday was celebrated with a citation.

The Mearns Road resident recently celebrated turning 108 years old.

And with that came a birthday cake and a visit by State Rep. Brian Munroe who presented Marlow with a citation —and a flag —from the state House of Representatives.

"This past weekend I had the honor of issuing a House of Representatives citation in honor of this momentous birthday," Munroe said. "In addition to the citation, Del also received a Commonwealth flag, which I had flown over the state capital in his honor."

The citation reads that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is always pleased to recognize individuals, through their wisdom and experience, who have contributed to the enrichment and betterment of succeeding generations.

"Delbert Lincoln Marlow is being congratulated upon this momentous occasion of his 108th birthday," the citation states. "He has demonstrated the highest ideals of citizenship throughout the years and truly deserves special recognition."

Warminster Township supervisor Judy Hoover was also present to celebrate the occasion.

Marlow was born on Feb. 12, 1916. He was married for more than 60 years to his wife Dorothy before her passing. He has two children, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

A Warminster community group's Facebook page requested residents to drive by Marlow's home and honk their horns in celebration of his birthday. Many left comments on the post wishing him well.

(Photo Courtesy of State Rep. Brian Munroe) State Rep. Brian Munroe presented a state House of Representatives citation recently to Delbert Marlow, who recently turned 108 years old. Warminster Township Supervisor Judy Hoover attended the presentation.