Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Neidigh, Rhonda L.
Rhonda L. (Reed) Neidigh, 54 of Wallingford, PA and formerly of South Bend, IN Died on February 2, 2008 at Home. Born in South Bend, IN on March 2, 1953.
Employment: Formerly employed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals as a Semnior Benefits Administrator until 2006.
Armed Force Service: Rhonda served in the United States Marine Corps, on active and reserve duty. Her initial duty station was Marine Corps Air Station, Quantico, VA as an Airfield Operations Clerk from 1971 to 1976 where she attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. She then served at several reserve locations including. South Bend, IN, Honolulu, HI and Wilmington, NC, until her separation from the service in 1986.
Survivors: She is survived by her husband, Kelley Michael Neidigh, her son K.C. Neidigh, of Greensburg, PA and daughter Nicole Leilani Buffington, of San Diego, CA. She is also survived by her brothers, Edward Chester Reed of Wallingford, PA, Tracy Webb, Troy Webb and his wife Holly, of South Bend, IN. Rhonda has one granddaughter, Olivia Grace Neidigh.
Service Information: A viewing and memorial service will be held Thursday, February 7th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm, at the Minsahll-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown and Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Rhonda's name to the Uniform Services Organization (USO) at website: https://www.uso.org/donate/custom.aspx?id=571, or send a check to the USO World Headquarters, Department WS, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6860, payable to, "USO".
Nevedonski, John
John Nevedonski AGE: 73
A long time resident of Brookhaven, PA DIED: Friday, August 18, 2006 at the home of his sister in Richmond, Virginia BORN IN: Blakley, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School
Had completed is studies in Structural Engineering from the International Correspondents School, Scranton, PA
EMPLOYED: United Engineers, Philadelphia, PA AS A Structural Engineer UNTIL HIS retirement
VETERAN: US Army
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: He enjoyed pinochle, horse racing, casinos and was a Philadelphia Phillies fan.
Son of the late John and Julia Bzdick Nevedonski and brother of the late Rose Nevedonski.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by his Sister and Brother-in-Law who cared for him: Gerald and Carol Freeman of Richmond, Virginia; Also survived by A Nieces and A Nephew.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Newswanger, Helen E
Helen Elaine (nee Mills) Newswanger AGE: 84
OF: Middletown Twp., PA formerly of Brookhaven, Claymont, DE and Chester, PA. DIED: Saturday, September 8, 2007
AT: Lima Estates BORN IN: Chester, PA. Mrs. Newswanger lived in Delaware County for most of her life, moving from Chester to Claymont DE to Brookhaven to Middletown Township (where she lived from 1961 to the present). She had been a resident of Lima Estates since 1996.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Graduate West Chester State Teacher's College
Mid 1960's Obtained her Master's degree in Education from West Chester State Teacher's College and her Supervisory Certification from Temple University
EMPLOYMENT: Teaching career: 1943 - 1988
1943-1961: Taught grades 1, 2, and 3 in Chester School District - William Penn Elementary
1961: Began teaching grade 3 at Roosevelt School in the former Rose Tree Union School District - Roosevelt School
1967: Was appointed Elementary Supervisor for the District, during which time she assumed a leading role in reading and math curriculum development, as well as in the development of the kindergarten program.
1974-1976: Served as the Director of Title I and Head Start programs for the District.
1976: Assumed the role of Principal of Glenwood Elementary School
1977-83: Served as Principal of Rose Tree Elementary School
1983-84: Became Principal of Roosevelt Elementary School for the year before it was permanently closed.
1985: Returned to Rose Tree Elementary School as Principal until she retired in 1988.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Media Presbyterian Church
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family.
In 1946 she married the late Vaughn G. Newswanger who died in 2000.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Daughter: Diane (Jeffrey) Swank of Ocean City, NJ; Two Grandsons: Lee Conquest of Secane and Evan Conquest of Brooklyn, NY; A Sister: Sara McGuire of Glen Mills, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. from the Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Helen Newswanger may be given to the Salvation Army, 151 W. 15th Street, Chester, PA 19013.
Nichols, William J
William J. Nichols, Jr AGE: 80
OF: Chester, PA DIED: Friday, January 19, 2007
AT: Wallingford Nursing Home BORN IN: Chester, PA where he resided most of his life.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Attended Pennsylvania Military College, Chester, PA
Attended University of Cincinnati, Ohio
EMPLOYED: Watkins Motors a Tracking and Leasing Company as an Accountant
VETERAN: US Air Force during World War II
ORGANIZATIONS:
He was the husband of the late Ethel E. (nee Ayars) Nichols.
SURVIVORS: Loving Father of A Son: William J. Nichols, III of Philadelphia, PA; Two Daughters: Donna Lee Schemmel of Jacksonville, Florida and Shirley A. Murphy of Milford, Delaware; Dear Brother of Two Sisters: Alverta Ormeno of Wallingford, PA and Edna Bomhoff of Brookhaven, PA; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren and Twelve Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. 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 Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of William Nichols may be given to The American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
Nichols, Ethel E.
Ethel E.(nee Ayars) Nichols AGE: 81
OF: Chester, PA formerly of Ridley Township, PA & Claymont, DE
DIED: Sunday, November 28, 2004 AT Home
BORN IN: Stoe Creek, New Jersey had been a resident of Chester, PA for 30 years.
EMPLOYED: Mrs. Nichols was a homemaker, she previously was the Owner of Laura's Restaurant, Chester, PA where she also served as a waitress.
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William J. Nichols, Jr.; Two Daughters: Shirley Murphy of Milford, Delaware and Donna Schimmel of Jacksonville, Florida; A Step-Son: William J. Nichols, III of Philadelphia, PA; Two Brothers: Norman Ayars of Millsboro, Delaware and Arthur Ayars of Bridgeton, New Jersey; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren and Twelve Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 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 Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA.
Nichols, Richard L.
Richard L. Nichols, born August 6, 1937 in Chester, PA to the late Charles L. Nichols and Lydia Griffin, went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 24, 2008 after a brief battle with cancer.
He is survived by his daughter Joanna Nichols; Sister Shirley Beck.
Richard graduated from Greenwood High School and received a degree from Goldey Beacom College.
He served in the Delaware National Guard as a Sergeant.
Richard was Vice-President at a trucking company until a catastrophic illness forced his retirement.
Graveside Service and Interment 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008 in Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
Friends may call 1:00 pm. Friday, August 1, 2008 at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
