Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Baer, Sr, William C.
DECEASED'S NAME: William C. Bill Baer, Sr. AGE: 54
OF: Chester Heights, PA And Formerly of Riddlewood, Middleltown Twp., PA DIED: Tuesday, September 16, 2003
AT Home
EDUCATION: Graduate Penncrest High School Class of 1967
EMPLOYMENT: Owner and Operator of Aegis Fire Protection Company
VETERAN: US Navy
ORGANIZATIONS: Member National Fire Protection Association. Was a former Volunteer Fireman for Lenni Fire Company #54, he installed the sprinkler system at the new Middletown Firehouse. He was an avid fire protection collector. An enthusiastic baseball fan, he coached his son's Little League Team the Aston Valley. A man devoted to his home and family, he loved gardening.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 15 years, Kathleen (nee Carroll) Baer; A Son: Bill Baer at home; Two Daughters: Johanna Baer of West Chester, PA and Kimberly Baer of West Grove, PA. His Parents: William M. and Mildred (nee Shivery) Baer of Concord Twp., PA; A Sister: Sandy Stanton of Marietta, Georgia and Nancy Baer of Concord Twp., PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Bailey, Lillian E.
DECEASED'S NAME: Lillian E. (nee Renshaw) Bailey
AGE: 90 OF: Woodlyn, PA and formerly of Chester, PA. DIED: Friday, October 19, 2007 AT Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Born: Conowingo, Maryland She had been a resident of Chester, PA before moving to Woodlyn, PA, 10 YEARS AGO.
EMPLOYMENT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center in the Housekeeping Department for 15 years
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: She was a member of Chichester Baptist Church (also known as Chester Baptist Temple) and Woodlyn Baptist Church.
Other: Lillian was a woman who was devoted to her home and family.
She was the wife of the late Ernie Bailey and the late Carl Macklem. Sister of the late Jack Renshaw.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Three Sons: Robert C. (Mary) Macklem of Wilmington, DE, William A. (Mary Jane) Macklem of New Britain (Bucks County), PA and Ernest G. (Patti) Bailey of Chadds Ford, PA; Two Daughters: Bonnie M. (Joe) Blythe of Chester, PA and Carol A. (James) McCloskey of Thomasville, Alabama; also survived by Seven Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 12:00 Noon from The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Lillian Bailey may be given to Fair Acres Geriatric Center, 340 N. Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063-5597.
Bailey, John Wesley
John Wesley Jack Bailey AGE: 71
OF: Middletown Township, PA formerly of Brookhaven, PA DIED: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident Of Brookhaven, PA Before Moving to Middletown Twp., PA 18 years ago.
VETERAN: US Air Force for Four Years As Staff Sergeant Strategic Air Command during the Cold War
EMPLOYED: Bell Atlantic AS A Manager having worked both in the Morton and Chester Offices For 25 years RETIRED 1995
Prior Employment: Worked as a barber for 10 years in Springfield, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Middletown Presbyterian Church
Other: A loving husband, father and dedicated grandfather. Was an accomplished and talented bird carver.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Margaret (nee DelGiorno) Bailey; A Son: Wes Bailey of Seattle, Washington; A Daughter: Brenda Pagesy of Woolwich Twp., New Jersey; Two Sisters: Carol Bosacco of Casa Grande, Arizona and Sharon Paulmeier of Trenton, New Jersey; A Brother: Ted Bailey of Westfield, PA; Also survived by
Three Grandchildren, as well as, many loved nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment private. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and after 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Middletown Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
Baird, Ealthare M.
Ealthare M. Baird Chief Porky AGE: 72
OF: Wilmington, Delaware formerly of Morton, PA
DIED: Thursday, March 10, 2005 AT: Home
BORN IN: Morton, PA had been a resident of Ridley Park, PA before moving to Wilmington, Delaware
EMPLOYED: General Chemical as a Maintenance Worker Retired 1991 During the 1960's worked as a Painting Contractor
VETERAN: US Army serving in the Korean Conflict He was a disabled veteran.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member American Legion Post #0951. He enjoyed bowling.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Helen Tracy Baird who died in 2002; He is survived by A Son: Roman T. Baird of Claymont, Delaware; A Daughter: Denise Baird Hibshman of Oxford, PA; A Brother: Alec Baird of Rockledge, Florida; A Sister: Rachel Hammelbacher of Fair Play County, Colorado; Also survived by Two Grandchildren; Father of the late Leigh Baird who died in 1974.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday and after 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Baker, Veronica
Veronica "Roni" (nee Healey) Baker AGE: 89
OF: Middletown Twp and formerly of Upper Darby, PA DIED: Saturday, January 30, 2010
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA she had been a resident of Upper Darby before moving to Middletown Twp 20 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Saint Edmund School, Philadelphia, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Strawbridge & Clothier, Philadelphia, as a Store Detective
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of Nativity BVM, Media, PA
Other: Mrs. Baker enjoyed dancing and visits to the Jersey shore.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Daughter and Son-in-Law who cared for her Veronica and Bob McCall of Middletown Twp., PA; Her beloved grandchildren Bob, Kate and Bridget; Also survived by other family and friends
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of Nativity BVM, 30 East Franklin Street, Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Springfield, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers the family requests gifts to the Gift of Life Family House, 401 North Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123; OR Arthritis Foundation, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Bourse Building, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA
Baker, Sr, Frederick K.
Frederick K. Baker, Sr., 86 years of Vero Beach, Florida and formerly of Bryn Mawr and Media, PA. Died on Monday, September 10, 2007 at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach, Florida. Born in Chester, PA, he had been a resident of Media before moving to Bryn Mawr in 1969, residing there until 1987, when he moved to Vero Beach, Florida.
A graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy, Class of 1941 he attended Syracuse University where he graduated cum laude. He was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. During WWII he was in France and Germany with the 95th Infantry where he was a 2nd Lt. He received two Purple Hearts and the Distinguish Service Cross. After WWII he served stateside during Korea.
He was the former owner and president of the Baker Equipment Co., Marcus Hook, PA, until he retirement in 1986. His father founded the company.
After WWII he received his pilots license and was an avid pilot. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the following clubs: Philadelphia Country Club, Overbrook Country Club, Radley Run Country Club and John's Island Club.
He is survived by 3 sons: Frederick K. Baker, Jr., of Winter Springs, Florida, Thomas M. Baker of Edgemont, PA and Robert Baker of New Lexon, IL. Also survived by 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services followed by interment in Chester Rural cemetery with military honors will be private.
Memorial contributions in memory of Frederick Baker may be given to AnySoldier.com.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp, Media, PA.
Baker, Sr., Elmer L. "Jim"
Elmer L. 'Jim' Baker, Sr., 76, of York, died at 1:44 p.m., Tuesday, September 25, 2001, at Memorial Hospital.
The service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 28th, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Prospect Hill cemetery. The viewing will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mr. Baker was born February 14, 1925, in York, PA. He was the son of the late Howard L. and Bessie L. (Wentzel) Baker.
Mr. Baker was employed by the former Cole Steel in York for thirty-one years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and a United States Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Baker is survived by three sons, Dudley Baker, Joseph H. Baker and Elmer L. Baker, Jr., all of York; a daughter, Barbara Hershey of York; thirteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Baker of York. Mr. Baker was also preceded in death by a son, Barry Baker in 1996.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. James Ward.
