Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Richards, Robert L.
Robert L. Richards Age: 88
Of: Middletown Twp and formerly of Tinicum Twp, PA DIED: Friday, September 12, 2008
At: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born in: Shamokin, PA, He had a been resident of Tinicum, PA, before moving to Middletown Township, 50 years ago.
Education: Coal Township High School
Williamson Free Trade School
Widener University
Employment: Westinghouse Electric Corporation for 32 years until his retirement in 1982. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Baldwin Locomotive Works and Delaware Power & Light
VETERAN: US Navy during World War II in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres from June 1942 through December, 1945, as an Machinist's Mate on the USS Pastores and USS Marsh.
Father of the late Robert J. Richards.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Stella (née Lipcius) Richards;
One Son: James R. (Betsey) Richards, of Prospect Park, PA; One Daughter: Jennifer L. Richards, of Baltimore, MD; One sister: Ruth Polinsky of Lester, PA; Three Grandchildren): Stephen, Janet and Brian.
Service Information: Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday 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 private.
Memorial Gifts: Contributions in memory of Robert Richards may be given to Williamson Free Trade School at www.williamson.edu
Richardson, Robert J.
DECEASED'S NAME: Robert J. Jack Richardson AGE: 84
OF: Glen Mills, Concord Twp., PA
DIED: Friday, September 19, 2003
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born: Philadelphia, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Westinghouse, Essington, PA
AS A Security Supervisor RETIRED 1985
VETERAN: US Coast Guard FOR Over 20 years RECIPIENT OF American Area Campaign Ribbon, Asaitic-Pacific Area Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon and American Defense Ribbon
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife of 35 years Esther Pat (nee Reinhart) Richardson; A Daughter: Janet Taylor of Tauton, Massachusetts; Two Step-Daughters: Patricia Ann Carpenter of Kinzers, PA and Sandra Jane Thompson of Aston, PA; Two Sisters: Grace Johns of Prospect Park, PA and Elizabeth M. McLarnon of Stone Harbor, NJ; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren; Son of the late Robert J. & Mary Elizabeth Donnelly Richardson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Rickards, Frank W.
Frank W. Rickards AGE: 92
OF: Middletown Twp., Media, PA
DIED: Sunday, January 13, 2008
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center Born: Chester, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Middletown Twp. since 1958.
EMPLOYMENT: CIGNA-INA at the Philadelphia Headquarters as a System Analyst/Executive until his retirement in 1972. After his retirement he continued to work as a Consultant at CIGNA.
ORGANIZATIONS: An avid golfer who enjoyed playing at the Eagles Lodge in Whitemarsh Township, PA. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing. Member of Middletown Township Seniors and former member of Delco Seniors and Aston Seniors. And was also a former member of Post Canna.
Husband of the late Helen Rickards who died in 1997 and Husband of 38 years to the late Mary Jane Rickards who died in 1987. Predeceased by a son F. Warner Rickards, III who died in 2003.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 18 years, Dorothy M. Rickards; Two Daughters: Diane (Jim) Levell of Buckingham Twp., PA and Cheryl (John) O'Connell of East Goshen Twp., PA; Two Step-Daughters: Elaine Jones of Wilmington, Delaware and Dottie (Gary) Allen of Bear Delaware; Also survived by 4 Grandchildren and 3 Step-Grandchildren and 5 Great Step Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: 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 9:30 a.m. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Memorial Contributions in memory of Frank Rickards may be given to The Masonic Children's Home, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Ricks, Robert J.
Robert J. Luke Ricks AGE: 85
OF: Villas, New Jersey
Formerly of Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Friday, August 27, 2004 AT Home
BORN IN: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Villas, New Jersey IN 1984
EDUCATION: Graduated from Chester High School.
VETERAN: US Army WAR World War II
PLACE OF SERVICE: Asian and Pacific Theatre
EMPLOYED: Chester Times/Daily Times FOR 50 years
RETIRED: 1985
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member First Church of God, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Life Member of Brookhaven Fire Company where he served as Chief for 27 years. Member Delaware County Fireman's Association, Life Member of Keystone State Fire Chiefs and also a life member Upland Fire Company. Also served as Brookhaven Fire Marshall. Member VFW American Legion and served as Past President and Chapel Chairman of the Chester Typographic Union.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 65 years Dora S. (nee Cullis) Ricks; A Daughter: Joyce Kissinger of Swarthmore, PA. Also survived by Thirteen Grandchildren, Thirty-One Great-Grandchildren and Seven Great-Great Grandchildren. Father of the late Richard Ricks and Roberta Kane.
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 7:00 to 9:00 p.m Wednesday and Thursday after 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Brookhaven Fire Company, 4218 Barlow Street, Brookhaven, PA 19015 would be appreciated.
Ricks, Richard C.
DECEASED'S NAME: Richard C. Dickie Ricks AGE: 56
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 AT Home Had Been a Resident Of Brookhaven, PA For 56 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Sun Valley High School
Class of 1964
Graduate Delaware County
Community College Police Academy
EMPLOYED BY: Brookhaven Policeman For 24 years
Retired 1994
VETERAN: US Army Place of Service: Vietnam
ORGANIZATIONS: Former President of the Chapter X Blue Knights of Delaware County and served as an Investigator on Brookhaven Police Force in the 1970's and early 1980's. Lifetime member of Brookhaven Fire House and FireArms Instructor for Brookhaven.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Jan E. (nee O'Brien) Ricks; Five Daughters: Kim Ley of Boothwyn, PA, Sandie Ricks of North Wilmington, Delaware, Joyce Winfree of Folsom, PA, Lauren Ricks of Folsom, PA and Katie Ricks of Boothwyn, PA; Three Stepsons: Ernie Ellis, Tommy Ellis and Jan Ellis all of Brookhaven, PA; His parents Robert and Dora Ricks of Villas, New Jersey; A Sister: Joyce Kissinger of Ridley Park, PA; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Brother of the late Roberta Kane.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call Sunday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Flowers or Contributions made to Jan Ricks c/o of the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home for the families private charity would be appreciate.
