Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
BARNETT, Larry R. ("Pickle", "Crab") Of Chester, On September 17, 2005. Age 53. Survived by a son Larry Ronald Whitaker of Chester a daughter Chineka Whitaker of Jacksonville, FL. Six brothers Michael A., Vernon, Bruce, Preston and James Barnett all of Chester and Ernest Barnett of Claymont, DE, two sisters Gladys Adams and June Murray both of Chester. Six grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Alphonso Barnett (1976) and Dorothy Dale Barnett (2004), a brother Irvin Alphonso Barnett (1987) and 3 sisters Marcia (2000), Barbara (2004), and Portia Barnett (2005). - - Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday September 26, 2005 from 10 AM - 12 Noon at St. Lukes Christian Community Church, 4th and Central Ave, Chester. Interment is private at the request of the family. Condolences may be emailed to huntirvingfh@msn.com. The family will gather at 620 E. 21st St. in Chester. (Arr: HUNT IRVING FUNERAL HOME, Chester Twp., PA)
BRADY, Evan W. On September 21, 2005; Son of William J. and Patrice (nee McColgan) Brady Jr. of Edgmont Twp., PA. Brother of Drew Brady; Also survived by his Maternal Grandmother Dora McColgan and Paternal Grandmother Jane S. Brady. Funeral Service 10AM Monday at Media Presbyterian Church, 30 East Baltimore Avenue, Media, PA. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Concord Twp., PA. Friends may call 4:30 to 9:00PM. Sunday at THE MINSHALL - SHROPSHIRE FUNERAL HOME, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Contributions to Malvern Preparatory School for the Benefit of the Augustinian Scholars Fund, Lacrosse, 418 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355 or Joan Karnall Cancer Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Sarcoma Fund, 230 W. Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106 would be appreciated. www.msfh.com
MAHER, Joseph F. Age 87, on September 22, 2005 of Trainer, PA. Beloved husband of Edith E, Maher (nee Fitting), devoted father of Daniel J. (Anna) Maher, Joseph S. (Marilyn) Maher, Charles N. (Susan) Maher and Lorie A. (John) Brown. Brother of William Maher and Elizabeth Elliott. Loving Grandfather of Joseph Maher II, Gregory Maher, Lorie Maher and Charles Maher, Jr. and Great Grandfather of Alexandria and Gabrielle. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, 1:00PM at the MORELAND - PAGANO Funeral Home, 825 Main St., Trainer, PA where friends may call on Sunday 7 - 9PM and Monday 12 - 1PM. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA. Donations in his memory may be made to American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
ASHBY, Ronald L. Age 64, on September 21, 2005 of Boothwyn, PA. Devoted husband of Linda T. Ashby (nee Gamils). Beloved father of Jason E. (Amy) Ashby, Jodi D. Ashby, Robert W. (Rae) Ashby and Frank A. Ashby, also survived by a Half Brother, George Miller and four grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral on Monday, 11:30AM at the PAGANO Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd., Bethel Twp., PA where friends may call from 9:30 - 11:30AM. Interment Private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Reformed Presbyterian Church, 2655 Chichester Ave., Boothwyn, PA 19061 or American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382. (www.paganofuneralhome.com)
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SWARTLEY, HELEN D., 92, formerly of Lansdale, died Sept. 21, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip H. Swartley. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale.
HELEN SWARTLEY Helen D. Swartley, 92, died Sept. 21, 2005 in Gwynedd House at Foulkeways. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip H. Swartley, who died in 1968 and was the founder of the former Swartleys, Inc., now Swartley Brothers Engineers. Mrs. Swartley moved to Foulkeways in 1990. Prior to that, she lived in Lansdale and was formerly of Line Lexington. Born in Edgefield, SC, she was a daughter of the late Mack H. and Ida (Harling) Deal. During the 1930s, Mrs. Swartleys late husband founded the former Lansdale Sports and Electric Store on West Main Street, Lansdale. After her marriage in 1940, she joined him in the business, which had moved across the street to 315 W. Main St., and was then known as Swartleys, Inc. She was the buyer/manager of the store for many years, retiring after the death of her husband. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale. Mrs. Swartley enjoyed traveling, entertaining and playing bridge. She is survived by brothers - in - law Robert W. "Bud" Swartley and Lloyd Swartley and his wife, Margot (Hiller), all of Lansdale; sister - in - law Dorothy Rosenberger and her husband, Harleigh, of Tampa, FL; and several generations of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, two brothers and one sister, she was preceded in death by a sister - in - law, Agnes (Kunze) Swartley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1 PM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446, where friends may call from 12:30 to 1 PM. Interment will be at Greenlawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either Trinity Lutheran Church, at the address above, or American Heart Assoc., 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite A - 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 - 0860. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.
MARIA LANNING Maria Alexandra "Alex" Lanning of Towamencin Twp. was surrounded by her loved ones as she died Wednesday morning, Sept. 21, 2005, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 46. She was the wife of Dr. Richard D. Lanning, Jr. for more than 25 years. Born in Santa Marta, Colombia, she was the daughter of Marta and Willem den Blanken. Alex was the former owner/operator of Classic Stitches located in Kulpsville, where she shared her passion for heirloom sewing and English smocking. Her family said she was known for her warm smile and giving nature, was loved by many and will be sorely missed. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by her brothers, Peter and Stefan; a sister, Adriana; and six nieces and nephews, Goddaughter, Isabela, and Jacob, Matthew, Kristiaan, Gabriella and Andres. Relatives and friends are invited to a calling hour at 11 AM, Saturday morning, Sept. 24, followed by a memorial service at noon, to be held at BranchCreek Community Church, 100 S. Main St., Harleysville (one mile west of Exit 31 - Lansdale of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension). In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Alexs name may be made to the attention of Harriet Goodstein, Abramson Cancer Center, 1225 Penn Tower, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, earmarked for pancreatic cancer research.
LANNING, MARIA ALEXANDRA "ALEX", 46, of Towamencin Township, died Sept. 21, 2005. She was the wife of Dr. Richard D. Lanning Jr.
KENNETH BENNER Kenneth Robert Benner, 50, of Quakertown, died Sept. 20, 2005 at Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was the husband of Cheryl F. (Lilley) Benner. Born in Sellersville, he was the son of the late Paul and Helen (Landes) Benner. Kenneth attended York Avenue Elementary School, Lansdale, and graduated from Christopher Dock High School, Class of 1973. Kenneth was employed by Red Hill Ford, in the parts department, since 1999. Prior to this, he was employed by Keyser & Miller/Faulkner Ford, for 25 years, in the same capacity. From 1973 to 1974, he worked for Asplundh Tree Service. He was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, Lansdale, and attended Calvary Church, Souderton. He was a boys club leader at East Swamp Mennonite Church. Kenneth was a NASCAR fan and ham operator. In addition to his wife of 21 years, Cheryl, he is survived by two sons, Travis Scott Benner and Andrew Neil Benner, both at home; parents - in - law, Charles and Shirley Lilley of Telford; sisters - in - law, Linda A. Martin and her husband, Gary, of Quakertown and Eileen K. Souder and her husband, Richard B., of Telford; brother - in - law, Les Lilley of Green Lane; seven nieces and nephews; and two grandnieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1 PM at the Williams - Bergey - Koffel Funeral Home, 667 Harleysville Pike, Franconia, where viewing will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM. Interment will be at Salford Mennonite Church cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Mennonite Disaster Service, (designated for Katrina victims), 1018 Main St., Akron, PA 17501.
VINCENT MOOS Vincent J. Moos of Philadelphia, died Sept. 21, 2005 at Abington Memorial Hospital, at the age of 47. He was the husband of Deborah Dunn. Vincent worked in the field of Internet advertising as an independent consultant with major accounts in the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to that, he was an engineer and proprietor of Linden Studio in Ambler. He was an accomplished bassist and also played cello and guitar. He and his wife enjoyed attending the opera. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his parents, William and Helen Moos of Yardley; three brothers and two sisters - in - law, Chris and Louann Moos of Lansdale, Frank Moos of Yardley and Bill Moos and Mary Kay Lewis of Elkins Park; a sister and brother - in - law, Kathy and John Merrick of Yardley; and 11 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9 AM, Saturday at St. Ignatius Church, 999 Reading Ave., Yardley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation, Critical Care Unit, 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001. Arrangements are under the direction of the FitzGerald - Sommer Funeral Home in Yardley.
CHARLES KODER Charles L. Koder, 81, of Effort, formerly of Hatfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005 in Brookmont Healthcare Center, Chestnut Hill Twp. He and his wife, Nancy (Kramer) Koder, were married
for 26 years. He was a son of the late Milton and Elle (Roberts) Koder. Mr. Koder was employed as a contractor for 30 years with Nash Contracting in Lansdale. Mr. Koder was of the Lutheran faith. He was a talented builder and contractor who also loved deer, wildlife and nature. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Charles Koder of New Bern, NC; a daughter, Linda Davis and her husband, George, of Emerald Isle, NC; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Lawrence - Hodkinson and her husband, Patrick, of Schwenksville and Nancy Christy and her husband, Paul, of Lansdale; a stepson, John Camburn of Philadelphia; eight grandchildren and three great - grandchildren; a brother, Milton Koder and his wife, Gladys, of Telford; five sisters - in - law, Laura Koder of Sellersville, Doris Stover and her husband, Burt, of Green Lane, Pearl Espenship and her husband, Richard, of Lederach, Dorothy Mathes of Philadelphia and Josephine Kramer of Hatfield; two brothers - in - law, Paul Kramer and his wife, Dorothy, of Hatfield and Jim Kramer and his wife, Sara, of Schwenksville; and close friends, Patricia and Curtis Watson and their granddaughter, Deana. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Ralph Koder; three sisters, Gladys Knechel, Arlene Shellenberger and Esther Rosenberger; and two brothers - in - law, Earl Mathes and Walter Kramer, Jr. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 A.M. in the Sadler - Suess Funeral Home, 33 N. Main Street, Telford. Interment will follow in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. Family will receive friends from 9 to 10 A.M., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914.
BECKER, On Monday, September 19, 2005, David O., husband of Louise (Cairns) Becker of North Reading Avenue, Boyertown. Age 69 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2005 at the St. Josephs (Hill) Lutheran Church, 244 Koch Road, Boyertown. A viewing will be Friday between 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Hill Church cemetery, Pike Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the David Beckers Memorial Fund at St. Josephs (Hill) Lutheran Church, 244 Koch Road, Boyertown, PA 19512, or to a charity of your choice in his remembrance. (L.W.OTT)
STAUFFER, on Sunday, September 18, 2005, Joyce A. (Fronheiser) Stauffer, age 74 years, wife of William G. Stauffer of Hoffmansville Road, Sassamansville. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 10:30 am on Friday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Bechtelsville, PA. Interment will be at Union cemetery in Bechtelsville, PA. Friends may call from 9:30 - 10:30 am Friday at the church. Contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1749 S. Main St., Bechtelsville, PA. 19505, or to the Visiting Nurse Association of Pottstown and Vicinity Hospice, 1963 E. High St., Pottstown, PA. 19464. (CATAGNUS FUNERAL HOME, INC. - Gilbertsville)
REICHELDERFER - on the 20th day of September, Grace P. Reichelderfer of Pennsburg Manor, age 81 years. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 am in Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, Inc., 995 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown. Rev. Peter Nichols, Officiating. Relatives and friends will be received from 10 - 11 am in the funeral home. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church Of Christ, Hanover & Chestnut Streets, Pottstown, PA. 19464. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.houckgofusfuneralhome.com. HOUCK & GOFUS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
HORTON on Monday, September 19, 2005 Bill G. Horton of Fayetteville husband of Jean R. Horton of Fayetteville. Age Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 24 at 3:00 PM at Dogwood Church with Rev. Keith Moore officiating. Interment Westminister Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1PM until 3PM Saturday at Dogwood Church, 975 Hwy 74 North at the corner of Dogwood Trail. Those who desire may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 135 Bradford Square Suite B, Fayetteville, GA 30215, or www.caringbridge.org or The Gideons International, Fayette County Camp, P.O. Box 3111. Peachtree City, GA 30269. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City. 770 - 487 - 3959
BOWER, on Tuesday September 20, 2005 Ralph S. Bower husband of Barbara J. (Hause) Bower of Locust Road, Douglass Twp. Berks Co., age 81 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service from the Schumacher & Benner Funeral Home and Creamtaion Services, 359 King Street, Pottstown on Saturday September 24, 2005 at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park Mausoleum, Pottstown. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the American Lung Assoc., of South Easter PA, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462; or to American Diabetes Assoc., One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Our web site exists to serve the friends and family of the deceased. - (SCHUMACHER & BENNER)
