Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Devonshire, Lydia W.
MINSHALL-SHROPSHIRE FUNERAL HOME
MIDDLETOWN & KNOWLTON ROADS
MEDIA, PA 19063
PHONE (610) 876-4213
Lydia W. Devonshire AGE: 88
OF: Marcus Hook, PA
DIED: Wednesday, May 9, 2007
AT: Town Manor West Nursing Home, Norristown, PA
BORN IN: Chester, PA She had be a long time resident of Marcus Hook, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Mt Hope United Methodist Church, Aston, PA
Other: Mrs. Devonshire was a woman devoted to her family.
Wife of 63 years to the late Samuel F. Devonshire who died in 2004.
Sister of the late Rex and John Wilson.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Son: Sam W. Devonshire of Marcus Hook, PA; A Daughter: Jean D. Martin of Swedesburg, PA; A Granddaughter: Anne Martin of Swedesburg, PA and A Grandson: Brendan Martin of Baltimore, Maryland
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Mt Hope United Methodist Church, 4020 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Arrangement by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Lydia Devonshire may be given to Mt Hope United Methodist Church at the above address.
Diamond, Richard
DECEASED: Richard J. Diamond AGE: 72 : of Middletown Twp., Media, PA
DIED: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 AT: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvannia BORN IN: Phila., PA
EMPLOYMENT: Employed by Conrail formerly Penn Railroad of Philadelphia
ORGANIZATIONS: He was a member of the United States Army and The United States Air Force. Served in the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Our Lady of Charity Church. Also an avid golfer, history buff and was devoted to his family and friends.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Margaret E. "Midge" (nee Dillmore) and his daughters Sharon Diamond-Fosbenner and Debbie McCracken; 5 Grandchildren; His sisters Regina "Jean" Curran of Brookhaven, PA, Margaret Mary Hutchko of Reading, PA, ; brothers Francis J. Diamond of Cape Coral, Florida, William C. Diamond of Exton, PA, Robert J. Diamond of Toronto, Canada. He was predeceased by his brothers John, Charles, and Joseph Diamond and sister Mary Catherine Diamond.
SERVICE INFORMATION: A Funeral Mass 10:30a.m. on Saturday at Our Lady of Charity Church, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Interment SS Peter and Paul, Marple Twp., PA. Friends may call 9:00a.m. Saturday at Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte. 352) and Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA 19063.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions for the family of Richard J. Diamond may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
DiCarlo, Armando E.
Armando E. DiCarlo AGE: 84
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Sunday, April 10, 2005 AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: South Philadelphia had been a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA.
EDUCATION: Graduate South Philadelphia High School for Boys where he was awarded a fencing scholarship to Saint Joseph University.
VETERAN: U S Coast Guard serving aboard the destroyer escort, USS Marchand 249, during WW II in the North Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
EMPLOYED: Borden Company As Sales Representative for 33 years retired 1979 Was the owner of a successful ceramic tile business.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: 4TH Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of Rosary Council #3876. Served as Grand Knight for many years. Longtime member and former President of Brookhaven Borough Council.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his later years creating stained glass art.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 61 years, Philomena Casalena DiCarlo; Two Sons: Armand (Andrea) DiCarlo of Manhattan, NY and Charles (Louise) DiCarlo of Wallingford, PA; Three Daughters: Dolores (Lynn) Montgomery of West Mount Airy, PA, Diane (Joseph) Glatts of Brookhaven, PA and Denise (Scott) Wierzbicki of North Coventry, PA; Also survived by Ten Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 10:00 a.m. from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Township, PA. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In Lieu of flowers contributions to the Leukemia Society, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113 or Our Lady of Charity School, 249 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015 would be appreciated.
DiCave, James F.
James Francis DiCave Jimmy AGE: 67
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Thursday, September 23, 2004
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Chester, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA for 29 YEARS.
VETERAN: U S Marines
EMPLOYED: Kimberly Clark, Chester, PA as Distributor Until his retirement Prior Employment Sun Ship Building Dry Dock Company for 30 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Enjoyed softball and in 1994 was inducted into Delco Softball League Hall of Fame. Member American Legion Post #926. Member Marine Corp League Detachment, Upland, PA.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 38 years Patricia (nee McMahon) DiCave; Two Sons: James DiCave of Downington, PA and Michael Silva of Wilmington, Delaware; Daughters: Renee Sokolovich of Eddystone, PA and Bridget DiCave of Ridley Twp., PA; Three Sisters: Sylvia Walls of Glen Mills, PA, Judy Hample of Trainer, PA and Sandy Lomas of Chester County, PA; Also survived by Six Grandchildren; Son of the late James V. and Evelyn Gannon DiCave; Brother of the late John DiCave.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Monday from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA. Friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to a Charity of the Donor's choice would be appreciated.
DiCave, Mildred M.
Mildred M. (nee Sweeney) DiCave AGE: 93
OF: Aston, PA DIED: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Taylor Hospice House Born in Chester, PA, she had been a resident of Aston, PA for 70 years.
EDUCATION; Graduate Immaculate Heart of Mary High School, Chester, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA for 70 years.
Other: Mrs. DiCave was a woman devoted to her home and family. She loved children and volunteered serving lunch 5 days a week at St Joseph Elementary School, Aston, PA.
Wife of the late Angelo A DiCave.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her loving daughter: Teena (Joseph) Honer of Aston, PA; She was the devoted Nana of Joseph Honer of Aston, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday from The Church of St Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Mildred DiCave may be given to St Joseph Elementary School Tuition Asst. Program, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014; or Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Avenue, P O Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.
DiMaio, Elizabeth
Elizabeth DiMaio AGE: 87 OF: Upland, PA DIED: Thursday, October 19, 2006
AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Chester, PA
Had Been a Resident of Upland, PA since 1952.
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Former Member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chester
Other: A woman devoted to her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking especially for her family and was well known for her Christmas cookies. An accomplished seamstress who made most of her children's clothes when they where small.
She was the wife of 29 years to the late Frank DiMaio who was the Mayor of Upland when he died in 1981. Sister of the late Paul, Andrew, Daniel and Michael DiMaio and the late Lil Marcin.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by A Son: Joseph (Rosalyn) Dean of California; Two Daughters: Dolores Deutsch of Claymont, Delaware and Diana Dean of Upland, PA; Three Sisters: Rose Hyre of Ohio, Esther DiMaio and Mary Rocci. Also survived by A Grandson: Dr. Joseph (Michele) Deutsch.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 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 Upland Baptist Church Cemetery.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Elizabeth DiMaio may be given to The American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
