Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Kelly, Jr., Norman
Norman Kelly, Jr., 58 of Glen Riddle, a revered teacher in the Rose Tree Media School District for 37 years, died Aug 25 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Kelly was born in Philadelphia and lived in West Chester until moving to Middletown. He joined the Rose Tree Media School District in 1969 upon graduating from West Chester University, where he also received his master's degree. He taught at Glenwood Elementary School until 1992 and at Indian Lane Elementary until 2004, when he took his medical leave of absence.
Still battling his illness, he returned to the district this year to mentor new teachers through RTM's teacher induction program.
Mr. Kelly was honored at Indian Lane Elementary School less than four months ago. More than 1, 000 attended when the Indian Lane courtyard was dedicated in his honor. At the dedication ceremony, Mr. Kelly was praised by almost two dozen former students.
Mr. Kelly adapted the school courtyard to be a haven for his beloved birds. This prompted the school's Parent Teacher Group to provide funds to continue feeding the birds and other classes to make birdhouses and feeders.
Mr. Kelly also was an assistant coach for Rose Tree Optimist Lacrosse and huge fan of the game.
He was an elder and choir member at Media Presbyterian Church.
Survivors: Wife of 37 years, Carol Keely Kelly; parents Eva and Norman Kelly, Sr. of Ivyland; son Mark D. Kelly of Tuckahoe, NJ; daughter Jennifer Williams of Egg HarborTownship, N.J.; sisters: Carmen Moyer of Hatfield and Janet Kelly of Hatboro; two grandchildren.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2006 at the Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home,
Middletown Road at Knowlton Road in Middletown Twp., PA
Service: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Media Presbyterian Church, 30 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.
Interment: Private
Contributions: Media Presbyterian Church at the above address or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements: Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media. PA
Kenney, Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M. (nee Donegan) Kenney AGE: 47
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Tuesday, September 23, 2003
AT Naamans Creek Country Manor
EMPLOYMENT: Franklin Mint and provided home care for children.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: A caring and giving person who was loved by many. She loved children and animals. A creative person she was very crafty in everything and loved music and dance.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband James Kenney; A Son: Louis Fiore; Two Daughters: Shannon Collins and Sara Kenney; Beloved Daughter of Eugene J. Donegan of Wilmington and the late Roberta Donegan; Two Sisters: Roberta Cape and Denise Serino; A Brother: Gene Donegan; A Grandson: Zachary Collins; Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 1:00 p.m. from the Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions to Sara A. Kenney Education Fund, c/o Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown & Knowlton Roads, Media, PA 19063.
Kennish, Kathleen M
Kathleen M. (nee Kennish) Fultz AGE: 68
OF: Chester, PA and formerly of Upland, PA
DIED: Tuesday, February 27, 2007
AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Chester, PA
EMPLOYED: Vesuivo's and West End Boat Club as a Waitress for 25 years. She worked for Plumbmaster as a Machine Operator and retired in 2003. She also worked at the Ship and Shore Blouse Factory, Upland, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her family and home. Enjoyed ceramics and collecting clowns and Snow White items.
She was the daughter of the late Charles Kennish.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her beloved husband, Arthur R. Fultz; Loving Mother of 3 Sons: Michael Johnson of Bear, Delaware, Benjamin Johnson of Bear, Delaware and Martin Johnson of Eddystone, PA; Her Mother Catherine (nee Bales) Kennish; Five Brothers: Joseph Kennish of Mississippi, James A. Kennish of Aston, PA, Thomas C. Kennish of Camden, Delaware, Jack Kennish of Ridley Park, PA and Daniel Kennish of Wisconsin; Two Sisters: Sally Mientke of Wisconsin and Terry Kennish of Marcus Hook, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren: Tara, Michael, Michael, Marty and Zachery M.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIOINS: N/A
Kerns, Patricia M.
Patricia Morris Kerns AGE: 83 OF: Chester Heights, PA and formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital Born: Chester, PA, she had been a resident of Chester Heights since 1943.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Life long member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Chester, PA.
Other: A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a life member of Chester Heights Fire Company.
Wife of the late Lohr E. Kerns, Jr. who died in 1981.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Five Sons: Lohr E. Kerns, III of Chester Heights, PA, John M. (Susan J.) Kerns of Wilmington, Delaware, Robert M. (Patty Phillips) Kerns of Wilmington, Delaware, David J. Kerns of Wilmington, Delaware and Richard B. (Terry S.) Kerns of Chester, PA. One Daughter: Ellen K. (Stephen) Luongo of Chester Heights, PA; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren: Heather L. (Matthew) Wohl, Dr. Suzanne E. Kerns, MD, Danielle M. Kerns, Michael Langdale, Ashley Langdale, Timothy S. Luongo, Jonathan B. Kerns and Shannon Nugent; Two Great-Grandchildren: Kaylee Langdale and Owen Wohl; One Nephew: John J. Belas.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Patricia Kerns may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, 8TH & Butler Streets, Chester, PA 19013; or The Chester Heights Fire Company, P. O. Box 42, Chester Heights, PA 19017.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Kershner, Charles L.
DECEASED'S NAME: Charles L. (Chic) Kershner AGE: 89
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Sunday, February 16, 2003
AT Home BORN IN: Pottsville, PA Had Been a Resident Of Brookhaven, PA For 53 years, since moving there in 1950.
EDUCATION: Graduate Pottsville High School
EMPLOYED BY: Former Owner J. C. Ayers and Company, Inc, Chester, PA, Sheet Metal and Steel Fabrication, Heating and Air Conditioning. For 49 years until his retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: Since 1958 he was a member of Chester Lions Club and present member of Warrington Lions Club. Served as President of Chester Lions Club and awarded man of the year twice. Awarded life time membership to Lions Club International.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 56 years, Florence (nee Zoldak) Kershner; Two Sons: C. Robert Kershner of Warrington, PA and Wayne H. Kershner of Brookhaven, PA; Three Daughters: Kitty A. Calvin of Southhampton, PA, Charlene E. Kershner of Brookhaven, PA and Denise K. Orlando of Morton, PA; A Sister: Isabelle Ehlinger of Pottstown, PA; Also survived by Eleven Grandchildren and Eleven Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA immediately following the Memorial Service.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Bucks County Association for the Blind, 400 Freedom Drive, Newtown, PA 18940.
Kessinger, Roland
Roland "Duke" Kissinger, 76 of Swarthmore, died Dec 25 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Chester, he lived in Swarthmore for the past 37 years.
Mr. Kissinger graduated from Chester High School in 1949. He served his country in the Navy during World War II aboard the USS Roanoke from 1949-1951. He earned the Navy Occupation Service Medal with Europe Clasp and the Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. Kissinger was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed camping in his spare time.
A son Roland "Dukie" Kissinger, died in 1969. He was the brother of five late siblings.
Survived by his wife of 42 years, Joyce Ricks Kissinger; Sons: Bob Walker of Media, PA and Steven Kissinger of Minnesota; Daughters: Dora Millard of Aston, PA, Jean Dolce of Philadelphia, PA and Terri Mastripolito of Swarthmore, PA; Fifteen Grandchildren and Nine Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral Service Saturday 3:00 p.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call aft3r 2:00 p.m. Interment private.
Contributions to Taylor Hospital Cardiology, c/o Stephanie LaFrance, 175 E. Chester Pike, Ridley Park, PA 19078.
