Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Hansel, Irma
Irma (nee Pollock) Hansel AGE: 83
OF: Middletown Twp, PA
DIED: Thursday, April 21, 2005
AT: Wallingford Nursing Home
BORN IN: Garden City, PA had been a resident of Middletown Twp., PA since 1959
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family. A Long time member of Penn Oaks Golf Club and a pointed bridge player.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 60 years William Bray Hansel, Sr; Two Sons: William Bray Hansel, Jr. of Tucson, Arizona and John Christopher Hansel of New Eqypt, New Jersey; A Sister: Ruth Schaffer of Landenberg, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 1:00 p.m. from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp, Media, PA where friends may call after 12:00 Noon. Interment at a later date.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Middletown Baptist Church, 28 S. Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
Essie (nee Haws) Hardcastle
"Are You A Turtle"?
AGE: 82 OF: Middletown Twp., Media, PA
DIED: Friday, March 27, 2009 At Crozer-Chester Medical Center Born in Thornton, PA, she had been a long time resident of Middletown Twp., PA
EDUCATION: Educated in The Media School District
EMPLOYMENT: Essie was employed with Rose Tree Media School District until her retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family. Essie served as Honorary Mayor of Riddlewood and Judge of Election. She was a member of The Middletown Twp Republican Committee and was a founding member of Riddlewood Swim Club. She was also an avid animal lover.
Wife of the late John M. "Jack" Hardcastle who died in 1991.
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Daughter: Phebe H. (Tom) Ellison of Media, PA; Two Sons: John (Lynn) Hardcastle of New Jersey and Mark (Jane) Hardcastle of Media, PA; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Thornton, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 pm Tuesday and after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Essie Hardcastle
May be given to March of Dimes Delaware Chapter 236 North James Street #C, Newport, DE 19804
Harper, Sr., Harry B.
Harry B. "Butch" Harper, Sr AGE: 78
OF: Newark, Delaware and formerly of Chester, PA
Passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 BORN IN: Chester to the late Harry B., Sr. & Rilla Pennewill Harper. He had been a resident of Newark, Delaware for over 40 years
EDUCATION: Attended Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: State of Delaware, Red Clay School District as a Custodian retiring in 1993 PRIOR EMPLOYENT: Formosa Plastics, Delaware and Electric Hose & Rubber, Wilmington, DE
ORGANIZATIONS: An enthusiastic sportsman he loved playing baseball, shuffleboard and shooting pool with friends. He was a member of The Newark Senior Center.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sons: Harry B. Harper, Jr of New Castle, Delaware and Norman C. Harper of Wilmington, Delaware; Also survived by One Grandson: Carl Harper, Three Great-Grandchildren and several cousins.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 12:00 Noon Monday at 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 Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Harry Harper may be given to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Harrell, Nancy J.
Nancy J. Harrell, 56, of Belleplain, on May 28, 2009, the Lord came and took my angel with the heart of a lion. Born in Cape May Court House, she was raised in Fairview, then moved to Williamstown in 1970 and Ocean City in 1980 before moving to Belleplain 17 years ago. She was a cocktail waitress at the Sands for 26 years. She took care of her family and looked out for everyone she met. She loved to live, to laugh, and to cook- she loved entertaining for holidays, barbeques, and dinners. When you went out with her, you had to include lunch in the plans. She looked forward to waking up each morning to spend time with her great niece Taylor and to take care of her husband Larry, her loving dogs Patsy and Seancy, and her cat Pretty. She loved her many days with her partner in crime Aunt Splendora.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Larry E. Harrell; her father, Jacob Caprioni; her brothers and sisters, Rosemarie (James) Whitaker, Kathleen (Steve) Needelman, Joanne (Augie) Iacona, David (Diana) Caprioni, Carolyn (Dearan) McConnell, and Jacob (Rosalba) Caprioni, Jr.; her sister in law, Patricia J. Harrell; 18 nieces and nephews, and 12 great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Caprioni.
Funeral Mass will be said on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Casimir's R.C. Church, 304 Clay Street, Woodbine. Viewing will be held at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House on Monday, June 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and then on Tuesday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite100, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004.
Harris, Samuel
Samuel Harris OF: West Chester, PA And Formerly Of Ellenton, Florida
DIED: Friday, March 19, 2004 AT Home
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA Had Been A Resident of Ellenton, Florida for 23 years before moving to West Chester, PA 3 YEARS ago.
VETERAN: US Army Air Force in the European Theatre
EMPLOYED: Worked in the Pipefitters Union for Fels Naptha and later Purex
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Paoli Presbyterian Church
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Sarah (nee Stevenson) Harris; A Daughter: Edith Duling; A Sister: Glenn Pangoras of Absecon, New Jersey; Also survived by Three Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Interment Indiantown Gap Veteran National Cemetery, Indiantown Gap., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Vitas Health Care, 1740 Walton Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Harris, John Coulter
John Coulter Harris Jack AGE: 82
OF: Aston, PA Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Saturday, June 5, 2004 AT Home
BORN IN: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chester, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Aston, PA, 45 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1939
VETERAN: US Navy
EMPLOYED: Sun Oil Company AS Machinist and Lab Technician FOR 36 years RETIRED 1974
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Faith Community Church, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Member Sun Oil Honor Club. Played with the Faith Community bowling team and the Pinochle Club. Loved gardening, bird watching and wood working. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed fishing off the shore of Cape May, New Jersey. A world wide traveler.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 61 years, Doris (nee Lewis) Harris; Two Sons: John E. Harris of Jacksonville, Florida and Robert L. Harris of Tampa, Florida; A Brother: William Bill Harris of Oxford, PA; Also survived by Ten Grandchildren and Twelve Great-Grandchildren.
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 Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
Harsch, Ethel
Ethel (nee Davis) Harsch AGE: 82
OF: Aston Twp DIED: Friday, March 13, 2009 at Crozer Chester Medical Center Born in Mt Carmel, PA, she had been a resident of Aston Twp. for over 50 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her family and friends. Ethel enjoyed reading, cooking, trips to the Casinos and she also loved cats.
Wife of the late Charles P. Harsch who died in 1984.
SURVIVORS: Survived by a Daughter and Son-in-Law who cared for her Ruthi and Tom MacKnight of Lower Chichester, PA; Two Grandsons Randy MacKnight and Christopher Harsch.
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; Contributions in memory of Ethel Harsch may be given to The SPCA of Delaware County, 555 Sandybank Road, Media, PA 19063.
Hartman, Nancy W.
Nancy W. (nee Webb) Hartman AGE: 70
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Monday, December 29, 2003
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital Born: Upland, PA Had Been A Resident of Brookhaven, PA For 36 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Class of 1951
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Calvary Episcopal Church, Rockdale Section, Aston, PA, where she was a member of the (ECW) Episcopal Church Women.
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family. She was a member of the Brandywine Woman's Club and Sorority Sisters.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 48 years Theodore D. Hartman; Two Daughters: Diane Hartman Liblick of Chester Springs, PA and Laurie Susan Hartman of West Chester, PA; A Sister: Gale Patricia Webb of Glen Mills, PA; Also survived by a Granddaughter; Daughter of the late Millard H. & Anne Ashworth Webb.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Holy Eucharist & Burial Office will be Celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday from Calvary Episcopal Church, Mount Road, Rockdale Section, Aston, PA. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Mental Health Association of South East Pennsylvania, 1001 W. Lancaster Ave., Lower Merion, PA 19066.
