Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
BAUER, on Sunday, December 31, 2006. Joseph E. Bauer, widower of Minerva (Stimmel) Bauer of Boyertown, formerly of New Berlinville, PA, age 89 years. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1749 South Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA. Relatives and friends will be received from 10 - 11 a.m. at the church on Wednesday morning. Burial will be in Bechtelsville Union cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1749 South Main Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Morrell Funeral Home Boyertown is in charge of arrangements. (MORRELL)
STRAIN, on December 26, 2006 Marguerite Strain, the beloved daughter of Rose Mary and Ed Cullen. Age 51 years. Services are private and at the convenience of the family. Interment will be pri vate. Contributions: Parkhouse Providence Pointe, 1600 Black Rock Road, Royersford, PA 19468. (CATAGNUS - BOYERTOWN)
SCHMOYER, on Thursday, December 28, 2006, Donald W. Schmoyer, husband of Marian J. (Reinert) Schmoyer, of New Berlinville, PA. Age 78 years. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Thursday at Morrell Funeral Home, 124 West Philadelphia Avenue, Boyertown, PA. Relatives friends will be received from 9 - 11 am at the funeral home on Thursday morning. Burial will be in Limerick Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contribution may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Shelly Stockmal, National Penn Bank, 1503 Sunset Drive, Suite 3, Pottstown, PA 19464. (MORRELL)
Warren Davis Jr.
Warren S. Davis Jr., of East Norriton, formerly of Gulph Mills, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006. He was 75 years old. In the early 1970s, Mr. Davis was very active in the East Norriton Little League, coaching teams and serving on the Board of Directors. He was an avid golfer and later in life developed an enthusiasm for shooting pool. He shot on an 8 - ball and 9 - ball teams sponsored by several area pubs. He was a Tech. Director at the Weyerhauser and then later Simpson Paper Mill. He was a member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, then served in the 17th Infantry Division in the Korean War, where he would receive a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Born April 25, 1931, in Norristown, he was the son of the late Warren S. Sr. and Ella (Earl) Davis, and the beloved husband of the late Margaret T. (Catagnus). Mr. Davis is survived by his two children, Warren S. Davis III and his wife, Bonnie of Yardley and Lisa Davis - Sipler and her husband, Jeff of Holland, Pa.; four grandchildren: Andrew and Erin Davis and Kasey and Nathan Sipler; and two sisters, Susan Maggio and Sandy Marsden. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Daviss Life Celebration service on Wednesday, Jan. 3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Boyd - Horrox, 200 West Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be at St. Patricks cemetery. - - - In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Montgomery Hospice, 25 W. Fornance St., Norristown, PA 19401.
SIMMERS, John E. On January 2, 2007. Of Chester, PA. Son of Thomas and the late Hazle (nee Corcoran) Simmers, father of John and Hazle Simmers, brother of Thomas (Linda) Simmers, Charles (Lisa) Simmers and Rose (Jeffrey Trosino) Simmers. Also survived by 4 nieces, 3 nephews and 1 great - nephew. Services and interment private.
PENGITORE, Thomas A. Age 86. Of Haledon, NJ, formerly of West Chester. passed away January 1, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. Husband of the late Elizabeth L.&br; Pengitore, father of Mark T. (Janice) Allen, Patricia A. (Arthur) Hoogmoed and Margaret E. (Victor) Keen, grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 2 great - grandchildren, father of the late Raymond H.Allen Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Monday 11 AM JOSEPH A. WARD FUNERAL HOME INC., 1459 Market St., Linwood, PA. Viewing Sunday evening 7 to 9 and Monday 10 to 11 at the funeral home. Burial Lawn Croft Cem.
MEISER, James C., Jr. Age 66. Of Middletown Twp. Died January 4, 2007 at home. Survived by wife Susan (nee Thomas) Meiser of Middletown Twp., sons Kurt David (Dana) of Middle town Twp. and Kyle Thomas (Amy) of Glen Mills, PA, grandchildren David James and Gavin James, sister JoAnn Singley of Fairfax Station, VA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Fu neral Service Tuesday January 9th at 12 Noon in THE J. NELSON RIGBY FUNERAL HOME, Baltimore Ave. & Jackson Sts., Media. Calling 10 to 11:45. Interment Media cemetery.
CZWALINA, Yolanda M. (nee Gaudiello) On January 4, 2007. Of Morton. Wife of the late Walter G. Czwalina (1986), mother of Walter E. Czwalina Jr. of Ridley Twp. and David D. Czwalna of Red Lion, PA, sis ter of Catherine Welsh of Ridley Park and Albert Gaudiello of De. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great - grandchildren. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Amosland Rd. & Franklin Ave., Morton, where friends may call from 9 to 10:15 AM, at the church. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul Ceme tery, Marple Twp. (NOLAN - FIDALE FUNERAL HOME)
ATKINSON, Robert H. Age 81. On January 4, 2007. Of Granite Farms Estates, Media, formerly of Earleville, MD and for many years Norwood, PA. Beloved Husband of Elizabeth “Betty” Atkinson, loving father of Jane Bandstra and the late Robert J. Atkinson, dear brother of Ruth Cromie and the late Grace Harlan. Also survived by his daughter-in-law Carole Atkinson and his grandchildren Robert W., Christie, Steven, Brian and Robert A. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Rd., in Lima, PA 19037, where friends may call after 9:30 AM. Friends may also call on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Interment Philadelphia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Bob’s memory to the above named church or to Zion United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 326, Cecilton, MD 21913 would be appreciated.
LARSON, Elaine Age 46 of Philadelphia, PA. On December 31, 2006. Wife of Jeff Chandler. Daughter of Janice Dixon. Mother of Valerie Dixon of Phila., PA and Michael Albert of Phila., PA. Sister of Robert Dixon III of Lansdowne, PA. Also survived by her grandson Evan Michael Holzer and many other family members. Funeral Mass will be Monday 1:00PM at St. Christopher ’s Church, 13301 Proctor Road., Philadelphia, PA where friends may call at the church from 12:00 noon till 1:00PM. Interment : Private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Catholic Burial Society, P.O. Box 1833, Media, PA 19063. Arr: RIGBY HARTING & HAGAN FUNERAL HOME
PILI, Louis F. On January 4, 2007. Of Havertown, formerly of Radnor and Villanova. Survived by his be loved wife of 25 years Anna R. “Angie” (nee LaPalombara), his devoted children Domenic J. Giandomenico, Donna Lee A. Spera and Rocco L. Giandomenico, his adoring grandchildren Laura Jeanne, Craig, Kimberly, Joey Lee and Elieth Marie, his cherished great - grandchildren Gabriella and Luca, also Janet and Franca Giandomenico and Joseph Spera “Butch”. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday eve 7 to 9 PM and to his funeral on Wednesday morning 9 AM at the ROBERT L. D’ANJOLELL ME MORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM St. Bernadette Church. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul Cem. Contributions in his memory to the American Lung Assoc., 527 Plymouth Rd., Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 would be appreciated.
FLANAGAN, Carmel Age 63. On Tuesday January 2, 2007. Of Clifton Hts., PA. Born Mount Talbot, IA. Beloved Daughter of the late Thomas and Nora (nee Crehan) Flanagan, devoted sister of Margaret Pillo, Patrick F. Flanagan, Lawrence J. Flanagan, Monica M. Flanagan, Elizabeth V. Stunt, Bridget P. Flanagan and the late Thomas, Seamus and Christopher Flanagan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Saturday 11 AM Church of St. Eugene, 200 Oak Ave., Primos, PA and to her Visitation Saturday after 9 AM, in the Church. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul cemetery. (O’LEARY FUNERAL HOME, Springfield)
McGONIGAL, John “Hooch” On January 4, 2007. Of Aston. Husband of Karin (nee Wiechern) McGonigal, father of John J. McGonigal Jr. (Lisa) of Aston, Catherine T. Pulos (Nick) of Walling ford, Maryrose Hall (Mike) of Aston and Joann M. Doyle (Jim) of Wallingford, brother of William McGonigal of Wallingford and the late Joseph McGonigal and Mary Dougherty. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10 AM at St. Francis De Sales Church, 33 New Rd., Aston. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul cemetery, Marple Twp. Friends may call Mon day evening 6 to 9 PM and Tuesday 8:30 to 9:15 AM at the NOLAN - FIDALE FUNERAL HOME, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston, Bethel Twp.
LENTON, R. Warren On January 4, 2007. Of Cornwell Manor, formerly of Glenolden, PA and Sewell, NJ. Husband of the late Ruth E. (nee Morrison), father of David W. (Lynn) and Garry W. (Peggy). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great - grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Ser vice Tuesday 11 AM at MARVIL FUNERAL HOME, 1110 Main St., Darby, PA, where friends may call after 10 AM. Interment Arlington Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions to New Spirit Community Presbyterian Church, Attn: William James, 58th & Chester Aves., Philadelphia, PA 19143. www.marvilfuneralhome.com
KING, Jenny A. Oslar On January 1, 2007. Of Holmes, PA. Age 48. Loving Wife of Thomas King Sr. Survived by her mother Elsie (Gerke) Ursino, brothers Liborio Ursino Jr. of Villas, NJ and George McCord of Bridgeport, PA, her sons Thomas McNamee, Mike McNamee and Christopher King all of Holmes, PA. Preceded in death by her father Liborio Ursino, brother Robert McCord and her son Thomas King II. Family and friends are invited to her Life Celebration Service Monday January 8, 2007 from 9 to 11 AM, with an 11 AM Service at JAMES F. KNOETGEN FUNERAL HOME, 746 Kedron Ave. (Rt 420), Morton, PA. www.lifecelebration.com
RUTH HESS Ruth E. Hess, a resident of the Souderton Mennonite Homes, Franconia Twp., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2007 in the skilled nursing unit. She was 83. She and her husband Raymond S. Hess celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on November 22. Born May 23, 1923, in Souderton, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Orpha (Eshelman) Landis. She at tended Summit Street Elementary School and Souderton High School and graduated from Messiah Academy in Grantham, Class of 1940. Ruth went to work for her father’s peanut butter factory after graduating from high school. She joined her husband, a conscientious objector, in the Civilian Public Service during World War II and served as secretary for the superintendent at the Delaware State Hospital. She worked as the office manager for Raymond S. Hess Builders. She also worked at the Souder Store and as the manager at the Souderton Care and Share Thrift Store. Mrs. Hess was a lifelong member of Souderton Brethren in Christ Church, where she taught Sunday school, was actively involved with summer Bible school, sang in the choir, and helped to found the Quiz Team and the Pioneer Girls. She also enjoyed many hobbies including playing games, china painting, cooking, entertaining, doing needlework and sewing. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Lois E. Walker of Chalfont and Sharon H. Gross and her husband, Rick, of Buena Park, CA; a son, Ray L. Hess and his wife, Cindy, of Souderton; five grandchildren, Wesley and his wife, Jodi, Sean and his wife, Kim, Jason, Jennifer and her husband, Juan, and Kehly; three great - grandchildren, Taylor, Alexa and Anthony; and a brother, John Landis of Souderton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ethan; and a granddaughter, Tristan. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 8, at 1 PM in Souderton Brethren in Christ Church, 494 Cherry Road, Souderton, PA 18964. Interment will follow in Silverdale Brethren in Christ cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Kid’s Clubs of Souderton Brethren in Christ Church at the above address. Arrangements by the Sadler - Suess Funeral Home in Telford.
