RIP, Steve Werley

[marzoumanian]

If you've attended any Nationals in the past 20 years there's a good chance you passed by and stopped at Steve Werley's booth. It stood out because he was the king of the oddball set. Steve passed away this past weekend at 63. He will be greatly missed. Remember those baseball inserts from the 1960s? Steve had them all, beautifully displayed. Limited edition posters or coins? Yep, he had all those too.
Years ago he helped me complete my 1971 Topps Greatest Moments baseball card set. He was a pleasure to deal with and always had a smile on his face. He retired about five years ago (he was a teacher) and a few years ago became a very proud grandfather. A true gentle man who found his niche in this great hobby and prospered.
Thank you, Steve, for your passion and devotion to the oddball. RIP.

[jayshum]

Sad news. I always talked to Steve at the Philly Show, and also purchased a number of cards from him for some of the oddball sets I was working on. He will definitely be missed.

[roarfrom34]

I always enjoyed looking at his items & recall just seeing him at the Philly Show in March...

RIP

[Jay Wolt]

Sorry to hear this

[mrreality68]

sorry to hear

Prayers to family and friends

Rest in Piece

[Northviewcats]

63 is far too young. Condolances to his family and friends.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

I always enjoyed looking at his items. RIP

+1. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=35428114

[sb1]

I don't think I ever knew his name. but stopped by many, many times and looked and chatted over the years. Sorry to hear of his passing.

[parkplace33]

Very sad and a great guy.

[orioles70]

Very sad news...I bought many odd Oriole items from him over the years at shows and I still have them all...he would always look out for items on my wantlist...super nice guy to deal with...thanks Steve...RIP

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[Tony Gordon]

Oh, how sad. I knew him from the Chicago Sun-Times/Sports Spectacular shows. He was just out here in March. My condolences to his friends and family.

[glynparson]

I am in shock. This is terrible news. A very nice guy and always seemed to be the picture of health. This is really sad. Sleep in the stars my friend you will be missed.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by marzoumanian

If you've attended any Nationals in the past 20 years there's a good chance you passed by and stopped at Steve Werley's booth. It stood out because he was the king of the oddball set. Steve passed away this past weekend at 63. He will be greatly missed. Remember those baseball inserts from the 1960s? Steve had them all, beautifully displayed. Limited edition posters or coins? Yep, he had all those too.
Years ago he helped me complete my 1971 Topps Greatest Moments baseball card set. He was a pleasure to deal with and always had a smile on his face. He retired about five years ago (he was a teacher) and a few years ago became a very proud grandfather. A true gentle man who found his niche in this great hobby and prospered.
Thank you, Steve, for your passion and devotion to the oddball. RIP.

RIP Steve. Always good to hear nice stories of people like Steve

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I've been dealing with Steve on and off since the Philly show was in Ft Washington. Sold him the first 10 series of Perez Steele Postcards when I was in high school. Always a good guy and hard to believe he's gone so young.

[ALR-bishop]

Steve helped me with my 67 Stand Ups, 67 Punch Outs and 74 Deckles. I always enjoyed visiting with him and gawking at the stuff on his tables at the Nationals. A gentleman and great representative of the hobby. Very sad news

[whiteymet]

Steve was a GREAT friend over and above being a dealer I dealt with many times over the years. He and I had lunch near his home a few years ago.

He was so nice to everyone. Always had great "stuff" you would not see elsewhere.

He was a longtime hold out on listing on ebay until the pandemic hit and killed off the shows.

Was a French teacher and went on many trips on students to France. He and Annemarie recently was selling their house and moving to a new one last we talked.

I always hung out at his booth at the Philly show and National and would give him a break to run to the bathroom when he needed to leave his booth.

As the song goes....Only the good (GREAT in this case) die young.

Thinking of Annemarie, son Steve and daughter Danielle as well as the rest of his family at this great loss

[tedzan]

We will miss you, Steve.

GOD Bless your soul....... GOD comfort your Family and friends.


TED Z
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[Nugen]

I am stunned to hear this news. I just spoke to Steve at the last Philly show and prior Chantilly show. He was soft spoken and was a great source of knowledge for oddball issues. He was a mainstay at the Philly shows going back to the Ft Washington days...I will miss seeing him. My condolences to his family.

[bbsports]

I had the honor of knowing Steve from the Philadelphia. show as well. Sold a 1969 Topps graded 3D Clemente a couple years ago. Loved off-beat cards. After that sale, came buy to see if I had anything else he wanted. Great guy for the hobby and great man. Will be missed by all collectors and dealers who knew him and the ones that wish knew him.

[Cobra Kai]

So sad to hear. I’ve done many deals with Steve over the years. Super nice guy & helped me track down many scarce cards. Always had one of the most interesting tables at the Philly Show. I’ll miss you Steve. Philly Show won’t be the same without you.

[Moonlight Graham]

I didn't have the pleasure to know Steve, but Rest In Peace sir.

Joe

[toppcat]

Wow, shocking and sad; he was, as noted, a super nice guy. I first ran into him at the Philly Show then later on in Westchester. Saw him last year in Chicago, can't believe he's passed. RIP