Nelson Margerum

Today we honor Nelson Margerum with the Yardley Makefield Fire Company whose LODD was 03/15/1992.

 Nelson ‘Snooky’ Margerum, a past-Chief and Life Member of the Yardley-Mayfield Fire Company (YMFC). Nelson suffered a massive heart attack after returning from a fire call.  Emergency medical personnel rushed him to then-Delaware Valley Medical Center in Langhorne where he was pronounced. Margerum was 61.

Susan Margerum Davin, ‘Snooky’s’ daughter, characterized her father as an inspirational figure in her life who loved the fire service and loved serving his community.

 He was a funny guy, a hard worker and was well-liked and respected in his community.Prior to serving in the YMFC, ‘Snooky’ was a Yardley Borough Police Officer. In addition, he drove a school bus for the Pennsbury School District. Margerum also served as a corporal in the Army during the Korean War.



The fire service was in Margerum’s blood morning, noon and night. He was on call 24-hours a day even though he worked two jobs in addition to his volunteer fire service. His dedication and contribution to the fire service, and specifically the YMFC, is always remembered and fondly recalled.