Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Hall, John J.
Hall, John J. "Jack" of West Chester and formerly of South Philadelphia, PA; on January 17, 2010, Beloved husband of 35 years to Maria E. DiGrazia Hall; Loving father of Elizabeth and Meghan; Devoted brother of Madeline, Eileen, Joseph and the late William Hall; Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Graduate Bishop Neumann High School. Former member of Clevemore Fancy Brigade and active member of the Quaker City String Band. He was the Manager of Whole Foods Market-Devon and the former owner of Hall's Penn Valley Market, Narberth, PA.
Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday at The Church of Ss. Simon and Jude, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA. Interment Ss Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Saturday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. In lieu of flowers donations to "Save the Mummers" c/o Mummers Museum; or Jamie Moyer (Phillies) Foundation, moyerfoundation.org
Jacob, Adah J.
Adah J. (nee Lehman) Jacob OF: Rose Valley, PA DIED: Monday, September 22, 2003
AT Home Born: Picture Rock, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Rose Valley, PA FOR 33 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate BA Education from Shippensburg Univ.
Graduate MA Education from Temple Univ.
EMPLOYMENT: Ridley School District FOR 30 years.
RETIRED 1978 Was the First Principal of Grace Park Elementary School
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Swarthmore United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Martha Circle.
Other: Member Nether Providence Women's Club.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband Richard O. Jacob; Two Brothers: Paul Lehman of Cockeysville, Maryland and Charles Lehman of York, PA; She was the Daughter of the late Rev. Charles E. and Olive Lehman; Sister of the late Emma M. Williams.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 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 Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081.
James, Margaret E.
Margaret E. (nee Janes) James age 88 years of Aston, PA died on Saturday February 19 at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Scranton, PA, Mrs. James had been a resident of Aston Twp;, for the past 58 years.
Earlier in her life Mrs. James had been employed by the former Speare Bros. department store in Chester in the Millinery department. Devoted to her home and family, Mrs. JFames always enjoyed celebrating her birthday on the 4th of July. Birthdays were important to Mrs. James and she always acknowledge her family and extended family with cards on their special occasions.
Mrs. James and her late husband were founding members of the Green Ridge Community Church where she was secretary for over 25 years and was also active with the Ladies Aide of the church.
Active in the Aston Twp., community she was a member of the Aston Twp. homemakers for over 57 years, Aston Senior Citizens and the Brookhaven AARP, also the Aston Twp. Republican Clubwhere she received a award for 50 years of service. Mrs. James also served as the Majority Judge of Elections. She was recognized by former Gov. Ridge for her voting record of 50 years.
She was the wife of jthe late Alan J. James who died in 1990 to whom she was married for 55 years.
She is survived by her daughters: Nancy Worrilow of Middletown Twp., Shirley Estill of Forth Worth, TX, Carolyn Bailey and Phyllis Haislip both of Aston Twp. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Services on (Feb. 24) Thursday 2:00 pm from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home Middletown (Rtre#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call on Wednesday evening after 7:00 PM and Thursday after 1:30 pm at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions to Billy Graham Crusade #1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NJ 28201 or to St. Jude Childrens Hospital 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Janney, Melvin K.
Melvin Kendall "Redman" Janney AGE: 77
OF: Ogden, PA Died on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Chester, PA, he had been a resident of Ogden for 29 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Ridley Park High School Class of 1951
VETERAN: US Air Force during the Korean War serving in Alaska
EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil for 38 years working as a Refinery Operator retiring in 1986.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Janney was a man devoted to his home and family; he especially enjoyed time with his granddaughters. He was a member of Upland Motorcycle Garage for 19 years and the Owner of Redman Tattoo's Shop in Wilmington, Delaware for 10 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley and was an accomplished Artist. An avid sportsman who loved bowling, golfing and also held a Black belt in Karate.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 38 years, Norene Kilbride Janney; Five Children: Patricia, Patrick, Florence, Erin and Sean Janney; Also survived by Six Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment private.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA
Jaskot, Georgia Ellen
Georgia Ellen Bourquin Jaskot, homemaker,
died on May 27, 2009 of complications due to an intestinal infection in Media, PA.
Born in Butte, MT, on July 2, 1931, she played the French horn and was a member of the Butte High School marching band. She traveled with the band when it participated as the Honor Band in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1948.
She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, where she received an Associate of Arts degree, then earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from Montana State University.
In 1953, she married Joseph J. Jaskot and settled in Pocatello, ID, to raise two sons and three daughters. After living in Pocatello for almost 23 years, Joe was relocated by the company, FMC Corporation, to Media, PA and later Lawrence, KS. They were to return to Media where they both enjoyed retirement.
Mrs. Jaskot was an ardent lover of music and the arts and frequently attended operas, the ballet and theatre in the Philadelphia area. She enjoyed cooking, reading and travel and was a member of the American Association of University Women.
In addition to her husband, Joseph J. Jaskot, Georgia is survived by sons John (Susan) and Paul (Rob Buerglener) Jaskot; daughters Barbara Speare (Jon), Sheila (Bill Wax) and Ellen Tuttle (Michael); Also survived by seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Justin Bourquin and a brother, Justin.
Funeral Mass officiated by the Rev. Robert C. Vogan will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday from the Church of St Joseph, 3265 Concord Road, Aston, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Contributions in memory of Georgia Jaskot may be given to Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri; or the charity of your choice.
Jaworsky, Daniel
Daniel Jaworsky, Sr AGE: 79
OF: Upland, PA DIED: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Born in Chester, Mr. Jaworsky was a lifelong resident of Upland.
Mr. Jaworsky was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Jaworsky was employed as a heat-treater for 25 years by the Franklin Mint before retiring in 1994.
A member of Upland Baptist Church, Mr. Jaworsky enjoyed yard work and was a great lover of nature and pets.
He enjoyed music, and earlier in his life was involved in musicals. He was an active contributor to various organizations.
Survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Clampitt Jaworsky; One Son: Daniel Jaworsky Jr. of Hickory, N.C.; Two Daughters: Ethel Ada Jaworsky and Eva Rose Jaworsky, both of Upland, PA; Also survived by four grandchildren.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 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 Upland Baptist Church Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Daniel Jaworsky may be given to The Upland Baptist Church, Third and Main Streets, Upland, PA 19015.
Jensen, Dorothy A..
Dorothy A. (nee Knight) Jensen AGE: 88
OF: Eddystone, PA DIED: Thursday, October 28, 2004
AT Home BORN IN: Conowingo, Maryland had been a life long resident of Eddystone, PA
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Life Time Member Eddystone United Methodist Church, Eddystone, PA
Other: Member for 50 years of the Order of Eastern Star Friendship Lodge; Also a member of Ladies Auxiliary of both the Delaware County and the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Association and the Ladies Auxiliary of Eddystone Fire Company.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Fred Clifford Jensen who died in 1975; Survived by Three Nephews and a Niece who cared for her: Leonard, Charles, James S. and Ruth Rowles all of Eddystone, PA; Also survived by Seven Great Nieces and Nephews, Five Great-Great Nieces and Nephews and Three Great-Great-Great Nieces and Nephews. Daughter of the late Leonard W. and Cora Boyle Knight; she was raised by the late Mary Carter. Predeceased by a nephew Harold J. Rowles.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Eddystone United Methodist Church, 9th and Saville Avenues, Eddystone, PA 19022 would be appreciated.
Jernigan, Glenn
Glenn Jernigan AGE: 53
OF: Middletown, PA AND FORMERLY OF: Aston and Chichester, PA
Died: Thursday, June 29, 2006
BORN IN: Chester, PA to the late Wyatt E. and Helen R. Marvel Jernigan, Sr. HAD BEEN A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF Aston and Chichester BEFORE MOVING TO Middletown, PA a year and a half AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduated Chichester High School Class of 1971
EMPLOYMENT: He worked at Granite Farms Estate as a Chef FOR Over 15 years
ORGNIZATIONS: He especially loved animals and was an avid fisherman.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Loving Brother: Wyatt (Pat) Jernigan, Jr. of Houston, Texas; A Loving Sister: Cathy (Philip) Petry of Middletown, PA; A Step-Daughter: Michele Palmer of Aston, PA; Two Nieces: Kristy Warhola and Jennifer Jernigan; A Great Niece: Kayla Warhola; Also survived by Three Step-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of Glenn Jernigan may be given to the Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063
