Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Gottel, Maxine S.
Maxine S. (nee Phillips) Gottel AGE: 62
OF: Glen Mills, Concord Twp., PA and formerly of Edgmont Twp., PA DIED: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 AT: Lankenau Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Edgmont Twp for 25 years, before moving to Glen Mills, Concord Twp about 1 year ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate of the old Media High School
EMPLOYED: State Farm Insurance, Concordville, PA as a Medical Assistant.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Gottel was a woman devoted to her family and home.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Horst Gottel; Two Sons: Scott C. Gottel of Wilmington, Delaware and Todd W. Gottel of Dallas, Texas; A Daughter: Lori L. Prorock of Media, PA; Two Sisters: Dawn Travis of Easton, Maryland and Constance Orfetel of Aston, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Grafton, Lois Emma
Lois Emma (nee Manbeck) Grafton AGE: 76
OF: Wallingford, PA
DIED: Tuesday, December 30, 2003
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Pattersonville, PA
Had been a resident of Wallingford, PA FOR 14 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Graduate Penn State University
EMPLOYMENT: Secretary to the late Hon. Louis A. Bloom For 17 years, when she left to raise a family. During her employment she was well known as Miss Manbeck, even after her marriage. She later returned to the work world as a Administrative Assistant to the late Hon. John V. Diggins, for 9 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Wallingford Presbyterian Church, Wallingford, PA
Former Member Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Thornton, PA, where she taught Sunday School and served as Chairlady of the Education Department
Other: Member of Chester Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, having previously served as matron of the Margaret L. Kendrick Chapter of the O.E.S. Was an airplane spotter during World War II at St. Andrews School in Middletown, Delaware.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband Harry C. Bud Grafton, Jr.; Two Daughters: Elizabeth L. Beth Arscott and Carol M. Grafton both of Wallingford, PA; Two Sisters: Charlotte M. Ludman of Elkton, Maryland and Allegra F. Alexander of Broomall, PA; A Favorite Grandson, Russell L. (RJ) Arscott, II of Wallingford, PA; Also survived by Three Nieces, Three Nephews, Seven Grandnieces and Six Grandnephews. Daughter of the late Wallace M. and Agnes Elizabeth Laudeman Manbeck; Sister of the late Guy L. Manbeck and Ruth R. Manbeck.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Officiating at the services will be Dr. Thomas C. McGill, senior pastor of Mount Hope United Methodist Church, Aston and long time personal friend. Interment Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thornton, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in lieu of flowers to the Parkside Ambulance Association, 107 West Roland Road, Parkside, PA 19015 or the American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Grau, Ludwig (Dick)
DECEASED'S NAME: Ludwig Dick Grau AGE: 88
OF: Aston Township, PA DIED: Thursday, August 28, 2003 AT Fair Acres Geriatric Center
BORN IN: Chester, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Aston, Twp., PA SINCE 1945.
EMPLOYED BY Philadelphia Naval Yard AS Boiler Maker FOR 23 years. Retired 1977
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Sun Ship Chester, PA AS Boiler Maker FOR 17 YEARS.
ORGANIZATIONS: A sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was an avid gardener who especially enjoyed growing vegetables.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 64 years Dorothy (nee Twaddell) Grau; Two Sons: Richard Grau and Ronald Grau both of Aston, PA; Four Daughters: Joyce Gorman of Thurmont, Maryland, Joan Ayers of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Marilyn Flannery of Landenberg, PA and Norma Gerrity of Newtown Square, PA; Also survived by Thirteen Grandchildren and Fifteen Great-Grandchildren. Brother of the late William Grau.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 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 Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Grau, Ronald E.
Ronald E. Grau AGE: 51
OF: Fair Acres, Middletown Twp., PA and formerly of Aston, PA DIED: Wednesday, December 23, 2008 AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA he had been a resident of Aston, PA all of his life.
EDUCATION: Graduate Sun Valley High School Class of 1975
EMPLOYMENT: American Sun Company working in Maintenance
ORGANIZATIONS: Ronald was an avid reader, movie buff and also a Phillies Fan.
Son of the late Ludwig Grau
Brother of the late Joyce Gorman.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his mother, Dorothy (nee Twaddell) Grau; One Brother: Richard Grau of Aston, PA; Three Sisters: Joan Ayers of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Marilyn (John) Flannery of Landenberg, PA and Norma Gerrity of Media, PA; Also survived by his Aunt Mary and Uncle Raymond and nieces and nephews
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; N/A
Gray, Elizabeth
Gray, Elizabeth (Nee Lee) on February 15, 2009 of Upland, PA and formerly of S. W. Philadelphia, PA; Beloved wife of the late James Gray; Loving mother of Beverly (Charles) Bradley of Broomall, PA and June (Frank) Meyers of Upland, PA; Loving Grandmother of Four and Great-Grandmother of Four.
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday 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 Arlington Cemetry, Drexel Hill, PA. Contributions in memory of Elizabeth Gray may be given to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 1740 Walton Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Gray, Natalie
Natalie Lee Gray OF: Chester Heights, PA FORMERLY OF Tinicum Township, PA
DIED: Friday, October 1, 2004
AT Springfield Hospital
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A LONGTIME RESIDENT OF Tinicum Township, PA before moving to Chester Heights, PA 12 years ago.
EMPLOYED: Boeing in Wiring Assembly Until her retirement
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Gray was devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed reading, gardening and travelling.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Elmer W. Bill Gray who died in 1996; She is survived by A Daughter: Carole Lee of Chester Heights, PA; Two Brothers: John Sworob and Wassil Sworob both of Tinicum Township, PA; Sister of the late Joseph Sworob, Anna Rogchenko and Helen Sarnasky.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
