Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Bleyler, William "Scott"
William "Scott" Bleyler Upland Funeral Director AGE: 48 OF: Maynardville, TN and formerly of Upland, PA DIED: Sunday, June 22, 2008 AT Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Born: Upland, PA, he had been a resident of Maynardville, TN for three years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Nether Providence High School Class of 1977
Graduate Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida
Class of 1990
EMPLOYMENT: William S. Bleyler Funeral Home as a Funeral Director
ORGANIZATIONS: Scott was passionate about boating and was a member of Ommi Corm.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 23 years Catherian Bleyler; Two Daughters: Kylene (Henry) Taylor and Brooke Bridges; Son of Betty J. Bleyler and the late William S. Bleyler; also survived by Grandchildren: Austin and Aiden Taylor, Sydney and Shelby Bridges and many cousins.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 11:30 a.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Scott Bleyler may be given to St Paul's Episcopal Church, 9th & Madison Streets, Chester, PA 19013.
Bonaventure, Evelyn T.
Evelyn T. (nee Gingetti) Bonaventure, 82, of Old Middletown Road, Middletown Twp., peacefully went to sleep on Friday the 14th of January at 7:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and her son, Daniel. Surviving are two daughters, Linda of Media and Judy of Chester Heights, an honorary daughter, Glenda of Media, two grandsons, Billy and Josh and two sisters, Julia of West Chester, PA and Mary of Long Beach Island, NJ. In addition to family, Evelyn, better known as "Nan" is survived by countless friends and extended family members.
Upon graduating from Radnor High School, Mrs. Bonaventure was employed by Bell Telephone. After her wedding, she moved with her husband to Biloxi, MS for a time before returning to Delaware County to start her famly. Her hobbies included sewing, crossword puzzles, cooking, reading and volunteer work. She was enrolled as a student at the Hometown Senior Center for the last six years and enjoyed every day in class.
Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. from The Church of Nativity B.V.M., 30 East Franklin Street, Media, PA. Interment Calvary cemetery, Conshohocken, PA. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA and Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Nativity B.V.M. at the above address. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted in memoriam at the Hometown Senior Center, 302 South Jackson Street, Media, PA 19063.
Bonaventure, Evelyn T.
Evelyn T. (nee Gingetti) Bonaventure, 82, of Old Middletown Road, Middletown Twp., peacefully went to sleep on Friday the 14th of January at 7:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and her son, Daniel. Surviving are two daughters, Linda of Media and Judy of Chester Heights, an honorary daughter, Glenda of Media, two grandsons, Billy and Josh and two sisters, Julia of West Chester, PA and Mary of Long Beach Island, NJ. In addition to family, Evelyn, better known as "Nan" is survived by countless friends and extended family members.
Upon graduating from Radnor High School, Mrs. Bonaventure was employed by Bell Telephone. After her wedding, she moved with her husband to Biloxi, MS for a time before returning to Delaware County to start her famly. Her hobbies included sewing, crossword puzzles, cooking, reading and volunteer work. She was enrolled as a student at the Hometown Senior Center for the last six years and enjoyed every day in class.
Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. from The Church of Nativity B.V.M., 30 East Franklin Street, Media, PA. Interment Calvary cemetery, Conshohocken, PA. Friends may call Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA and Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Nativity B.V.M. at the above address. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted in memoriam at the Hometown Senior Center, 302 South Jackson Street, Media, PA 19063.
Boscher, Florence Foust
Florence (nee McNulty) Foust Boscher AGE: 84
OF: Trainer, PA And Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Saturday, November 29, 2003
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Wallingford, Pennsylvania Had Been a Resident of Trainer, PA For 12 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Worked as a Nurse's Assistant
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family. She was an avid walker.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Robert L. Foust who died in 1971 and Thomas A. Boscher, Jr. who died in 1991; She is survived by A Daughter: Geraldine Polok of Trainer, PA; Five Sons: Joseph Foust of Wallingford, PA, Thomas Boscher of Bear, Delaware, Karl Boscher of Wilmington, Delaware, Arthur Boscher of Linwood, PA and Donald Boscher of Linwood, PA; Also survived by Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty-Three Great-Grandchildren; One Great-Great-Granddaughter, Eight Nieces and Nephews; Mother of the late Elizabeth Jones, Robert Foust and William Boscher.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA. Friends may call Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday after 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Boyd, Joanne
Joan Anne "Joanne"(née Sherian) Boyd AGE: 62
OF: Eddystone and formerly of Hatboro, PA
DIED: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at her home
BORN IN: Loisburg, NC, she had been a resident of Eddystone since 1969.
EDUCATION: North Carolina and Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
EMPLOYMENT: Sign Language Instructor
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of the Lownes Free Church (The Blue Church), Springfield, PA.
Other: Joanne was an active member of the deaf community. She was a member of the Deaf Hearing Community Center of Swarthmore as well as RID Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband Edgar Boyd, also of Eddystone. Son David Lauser of Media, daughter Lisa Pelurie of Eddystone. Daughter of Loretta (née Tryson) Sherian, sister of Elizabeth Werner of Plumsteadville. Grandmother of Heather Savino, Natalie Pelurie, Jonathan and Katie Lauser. Preceeded in death by her son John Lauser and father Eugene Sherian. Also survived by her former husband William Lauser of Aston.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Saturday 1:00 p.m. from the Lownes Free Church (The Blue Church) 940 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, Pa 19064
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Joanne Boyd may be given to DHCC Community Interpreter Program (CIP) 630 Fairview Road, Suite 100, Swarthmore, Pa 19081-2335
Boyer, Jr., Joseph W.
DECEASED'S NAME: Joseph W. Boyer, Jr. AGE: 81
OF: Aston, PA And Formerly of Ocean City, NJ
DIED: Sunday, September 21, 2003 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital Born: Philadelphia, PA and raised in Springfield, Delaware County.
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School Class of 1940
EMPLOYMENT: John Hancock Insurance Company AS Manager
Mr. Boyer was Insurance Agent for Upland and Brookhaven, PA, for 20 years before transferring to New Jersey, as a Staff Manager. RETIRED 1981
VETERAN: Army Air Corp as a Gunnery Instructor during WW II
US Navy as a Gunnery Instructor during the Korea War
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Christ Episcopal Church, Media, PA
Other: Mr. Boyer was Chief of Pennsylvania State Water Patrol and served on the Aston Police Auxiliary Force. A Life member Chapter 88 Aston Disabled American Veterans and American Legion Post-Green Ridge.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Eva G. (nee Griest) Boyer; Four Sons: Joseph Boyer, III of Williamsport, PA, Robert Boyer of Petersburg, NJ, John Boyer of Erma, NJ and William Boyer of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ; A Step-Son: John Williams of Pennsville, NJ; Also survived by Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Eucharist Service Wednesday 1:30 p.m. from Christ Episcopal Church, 311 S. Orange Street, Media, PA 19063. Interment Fernwood cemetery, Fernwood, PA. Friends may call after 12:00 Noon at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Endowment Fund of the above named Church.
Breckenridge, Warren
MINSHALL-SHROPSHIRE FUNERAL HOME
MIDDLETOWN & KNOWLTON ROADS, MEDIA, PA 19063
PHONE (610) 876-4213
DECEASED'S NAME: Warren B. Breckenridge IV AGE: 41
OF: Inglis House DIED: Sunday August 17, 2008
AT Roxborough Memorial Hospital Born: November 12, 1966
Mr. Breckenridge had been a long time resident of Inglis House. PA.
EDUCATION: Graduated from Sun Valley High School in Aston, PA, class of 1985.
ORGANIZATIONS: Warren was an avid gardener, wood carver, and fisherman, who loved the outdoors. He also proudly sponsored a Bolivian child. He loved music and was a dedicated Sixers fan.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his parents, Elizabeth "Betsy" (Duff) Breckenridgeof Glenside, PA and Warren B. Breckenridge III; His brother Kevin (Michele) Breckenridge Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Also survived by his grandparents; Bette Duff of Wilmington, DE. and Helen and Ray Burke of Bethel, PA. His niece and nephew Tory and Shane Breckenridge.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass is Friday 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Peace Church, 501 Belmont Avenue, Milmont Park, PA. 19033. Family and friends may call at the church between 10:00 and 11:00 A.M. Interment at Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
Memorial Gifts: Inglis House, 2600 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Brien, Jr, William C.
William Charles Brien, Jr., Worked for Cadillac for 53 years AGE: 78
OF: Upper Providence, Media, PA DIED: Suddenly on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at his weekend home in Chesapeake City, Maryland BORN IN: Coal Twp., PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Shamokin High School, Widener University, Evening Division, Assoc Degree In Business
Cadillac College at the University of Delaware
VETERAN: US Army during the Korean Conflict
EMPLOYMENT: Ruggeri's General Sales Cadillac/Oldsmobile/Saab in West Chester, PA, as Service Director. At the time of his death, he was still employed at Ruggeri's General Sales Cadillac.
Prior Employment: After his High School graduation he relocated to Chester where he worked at General Chevrolet before serving in the Army. After he was discharged from the Service he was employed as Service Director for Cornwall Cadillac in Chester, PA, and set up a diagnostic center for G.M. in Springfield, PA.
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Member First United Methodist Church, Media, PA, where after serving two terms on the Board of Trustees, he was appointed to a life-time term.
Other: Member of the Masonic Order, Chester Lodge #236 F.& A. M. where he served as Worshipful Master and belonged to the Methodist Men's Organization. Mr. Brien was involved with a variety of community activities including the Upper Providence Sewer Authority, serving as Treasurer. Presently he was a member of the Board of Directors of Port Herman Beach Condominium, his weekend home.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 22 years, Marilyn (nee Johnston) Brien; One Daughter: Susan (Steven) Daugherty of West Grove, PA; Three Grandchildren: Brianna Zietz, Jeremy Zietz and Caitlin Daugherty; One Sister: Harriet Sclarr of Middle River, Maryland; Two Half-Brothers: Edward Lakjer in California and Paul Lakjer of Breinigsville, PA.
Mr. Brien loved his family and was passionate about is work in serving others.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church of Media, 350 W. State Street, Media, PA 19063. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA. Friends and Relatives may call Thursday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church. A Masonic Service by The Chester Lodge #236 F&A.M. will be 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of William Brien may be given to The First United Methodist Church of Media at the above address.
