Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Beale, Daniel C.
DECEASED'S NAME: Daniel C. Beale AGE: 36
OF: Lower Chichester, PA DIED: Sunday, June 22, 2003
AT Home Born: Saigon, South Vietnam
Had Been a Resident Of Linwood, Lower Chichester, PA For 10 Years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Sun Valley High School Class of 1985
ORGANIZATIONS: Enjoyed exotic animals and music.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his parents Wayne M. and Pham Thi Xeng Beale, III of Aston, PA; A Sister: Luu Sing Mai of Philadelphia, PA; Two Brothers: Luu Hoa and Luu Hai both of Philadelphia, PA; Paternal Grandmother Margaret A. Shields Beale of Aston, PA; Grandson of the late Wayne M. Beale Jr. who died in April 2003.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service and Interment Friday 11:30 a.m. in Siloan United Methodist Church cemetery, Bethel Township, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Beale, Jr., Wayne M.
DECEASED'S NAME: Wayne M. Bud Beale, Jr. AGE: 79
OF: Aston Twp, PA And Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Ogdan, PA Had Been a Resident Of Aston Twp., PA For 45 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: SWDCMA (Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority) For Over 20 years Retired 1985
Prior Employment: Sinclair, Marcus Hook As Lab Technician
VETERAN: US Navy WAR World War II
Place of Service: England
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: St James Episcopal Church
Aston, PA, where he was a member of the Men's Club and did volunteer work.
Other: Avid bowler in Delaware and Pennsylvania Leagues, he bowled 299 almost a perfect game. Enjoyed bird watching and nature.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret A. (nee Shields) Beale; A Son: Wayne M. Beale, III of Aston Twp., PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 12:00 Noon at St. James Episcopal Church, 210 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the above named Church.
Becker, Jane T.
Jane T. (nee Totten) Becker AGE: 78
OF: of Middletown Twp and formerly of Trenton, New Jersey DIED: Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Riddle Memorial Hospital Born and raised in Trenton, NJ she had been a long time resident of Middletown Twp., PA
EDUCATION; Graduate Trenton Central High School Class of 1948
Graduate Trenton State College of New Jersey
Class of 1952
EMPLOYMENT: Employed as a Elementary and Pre-School Teacher
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Active Member Faith Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, DE
Other: A woman devoted to her family, she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and friends.
Wife of 25 years to the late Eric E. Becker who died in 1980.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Three Daughters: Sharon O'Grady of Media, PA, Susan (Doug) Wachenfeld of Downingtown, PA and Laura Becker of Claymont, DE; One Son: David (Christine) Becker of Wyckoff, New Jersey; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Sunday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Interment 12:00 Noon Monday, Ewing cemetery, Ewing, NJ
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Jane Becker may be given to America's Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759-3599; or Delaware County Christian School, 462 Malin Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073-6522.
Bedsole, Alma M
Alma M. (McCommons) Bedsole a loving wife and mother AGE: 93 OF: Wallingford, Nether Providence Twp., PA
DIED: Wednesday, September 5, 2007
AT: Wallingford Nursing Home BORN IN: Crum Lynne, PA, she had been a resident of Wallingford for 60 years.
EDUCATION: Attended Leiperville School
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Attended Garden City Chapel, Wallingford, PA
Other: Mrs. Bedsole was a woman devoted to her home and family.
Wife of 42 years to the late Gilbert Bedsole who died in 1975.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Daughter: Joan B. (Robert) Davies of Wallingford, PA; Two Grandchildren: Robert M. Davies of Middletown Twp., Media, PA and Mary Kay Herrick of Elkton, MD; Also survived by Five Great-Grandchildren: Brianna and Miranda Davies and Kaitlyn, Marin and Justin Herrick.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Alma Bedsole may be given to Garden City Chapel, 25 Cedar Road, Wallingford, PA 19086.
Beebe, William M.
William M. Beebe, age 74 years of Millmont, Pa. and formerly of Midddletown Twp. Media, PA died on Saturday 8/19/06 at home. Born in Woodlyn, PA he had lived in Middletown Twp., before moving to Millmont, PA 10 years ago.
He was employed in construction as a carpenter, for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the US Navy during Korea having served on the USS Montery.
He was a member of Prospect Lodge # 578 F&AM, and the Williamsport Consistory AASR. An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling .He was a member of Union County Sportsman's Club, A.F.W.R.E.O. hunting club.He was lifetime member of the Mifflinburg VFW, and New Berlin American Legion and the Mifflinburg Moose. He was a man devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Kathryn(nee Kelleher) Beebe; two sons: William Beebe of Honeybrook, PA and Eric Beebe of Glen Mills, PA., two daughters:Jill Taylor of Middletown Twp., PA and Lisa Rich of Claymont, DE., two sisters:Patricia Brecker of Gilbertsville, PA and Iris Stergin of Downingtown, PA. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 greatgrandchildren.He was the brother of the late Chester and Donald Beebe and Melanie Mitch.
Memorial Services on Friday 12:00 noon from the Minshall Shropshire -Bleyler Funeral Home Middletown(Rte#325) & Knowlton rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00am. Interment private. Memorial contributions to Evangelical Hospital Hospice # 1 Hospital Dr. Lewisburg, PA 17837 or Hope Lodge 125 Lucy Ave., Hummelstown, PA 17036.
Beebe, Ronald S.
RONALD S. BEEBE of Phila., PA, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 1st, 2006. He was 37 yrs. of age. Born in Brynmawr, PA, Ron grew up in Mt. Laurel, NJ before moving to Phila. He is the Beloved son of Ronald C. & Jane Beebe of Mt. Laurel, NJ and the loving Brother of Greg C. Beebe and his wife Shawna of Helena, MT. He is also survived by his two nephews Soren and Silas and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Relatives and friends are invited greet the family on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Fellowship Alliance Chapel, 199 Church Rd. Medford, NJ, where a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements are by the BRADLEY & STOW FUNERAL HOME of Medford, NJ. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family requests memorial donations to the Fellowship Alliance Chapel Childrens Ministry, 199 Church Rd. Medford, NJ 08055.
Beehler, Charles W.
Air Force
Charles "Chuck" William Beehler AGE: 77
OF: Middletown Township, PA and formerly of Tobyhanna, PA DIED: 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at his home where he lived for 37 years. BORN IN: Tobyhanna, PA. to parents John G. and Dorothy Price Beehler. Moved to Clifton Heights, PA where he began his teaching after serving in the US Air Force. He than went on to teach at Media High School and he and his family moved to Middletown Twp (Delaware County, PA soon afterwards. Residing there for 37 years.
EDUCATION: Pennsylvania State University Class of 1951 BS in Education
University of Pennsylvania Class of 1966
MS Education
University of Pennsylvania - ABD Doctorate in Education
9 National Science Foundation Institutes: Wesleyan Univ., Ohio State Univ., Thiele College, Morris Arbotetum, NYU, Univ. of California-Berkely, Princeton University, University of California-San Diego. Every summer for 9 years he attended National Science Foundation Institutes for 4 to 8 weeks of intensive study to keep abreast of the latest in science education. He put into practice what he had learned and also shared it with colleagues in other school districts by conducting workshops.
VETERAN: US AIR FORCE serving for 6 years.
EMPLOYED: Chuck worked a total of 41 years as a science educator and has inspired and empowered vast numbers of teachers and students alike during his career. Widener University for 6 years immediately after his retirement from Rose Tree Media School District. He helped create and establish the Science Teaching Center at Widener University. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Rose Tree Media School District Upon the merger of Media and Rose Tree school districts he was appointed K-12 Science Supervisor for the new Rose Tree Media School District - a position he held for the next 35 years. He taught High School and Elementary Sciences in the District and also conducted science workshops for other school districts.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Active member of Religious Society of Friends and was a member of Media Friends' Meeting. He served as clerk of the meeting for several years. Chuck was known as an active, compassionate, and loving presence within the community.
Other: Mr. Beehler had a true love of the outdoors and had many hobbies such as camping, gardening, bird watching, and swimming. He also loved to read, to listen to music and found his biggest joys in moments of peace and prayer and in spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of numerous educational organizations such as the National Science Teachers' Association (NSTA), the National Science Supervisors' Association (NSSA) (nominated in 1986 as the NSSA National Science Supervisor of the Year) and the Pennsylvania Science Teachers' Association (PSTA). He worked with other science professionals and the Pennsylvania State Dept of Education to write curriculum for the Science, Technology and Children programs. He was also a member of the Penn State Alumni Association, and a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education. He actively contributed to numerous environmental organizations, several Native American College Funds, as well as numerous other organizations that help improve the quality of life for many people and animals.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 48 years, Eva Fernandez Beehler; A Daughter: Diane Beehler-Ostapchenko, son-in-law: Mark Ostapchenko of Wilmington, DE; A Son and Daughter-in-Law: Carl Beehler and and Suzanne Roose of Media, PA; A Brother: John K. Beehler of Tobyhanna, PA; Two Sisters: Pearl Mitchell-Brush of Tobyhanna, PA and Helen Youngblood of Eugene, Oregon. A Granddaughter: Anna Ostapchenko of Wilmington, DE.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Media Friends' Meeting, 125 W. 3rd Street, Media, PA; there will also be visitation periods from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the memorial Service. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contribution maybe given in Charles Beehler's name to: Media Friends' Meeting, 125 W. 3rd Street, Media, PA 19063; or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: 225 City Line Avenue, Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; or donations can be made online at https://www.jdrf.org/
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Township, Media, PA.
