Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Shropshire, Marie D.
Marie D. (nee McDade) Shropshire AGE: 84
OF: Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA And Formerly of Chester, PA, where she had been a long time resident. DIED: Monday, April 19, 2004
AT Fair Acres Geriatric Center Born: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA Since 1983.
EDUCATION: A Graduate of the former St. Roberts High School Class of 1936
EMPLOYMENT: County of Delaware, Controller's Office For 12 years Until Her Retirement in 1984 Formerly Employed By Chester High School As a Bookkeeper
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Long Time Member of the former Church of St Roberts, Chester, PA
Currently a Member Church of St. John Fisher, Boothwyn, PA
Other: Earlier in her life she had been involved in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late C. Norman (Lefty) Shropshire who died in 1972; She is survived by A Son: Norman C. Shropshire of Middletown Twp., PA; Two Daughters: Catherine Anne Burk of DelHaven, New Jersey and Sharyn Campbell of Oxford, PA; Also survived by A Granddaughter. Daughter of the late F. Earl McDade and Catherine (nee Delaney) McDade; Sister of the late John and William McDade.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m. from the Church of St. Katharine Drexel, Providence Ave., Chester, PA. Friends may call Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, P. O. Box 496, Lima, PA 19037.
Sides, Harold E.
Sides, Harold E. On February 9, 2004; Of Aston, PA and formerly of Glenolden, PA; A Maintenance Machinist for General Steel and DuPont until his retirement in 1981. Member Springfield-Hanby Lodge #767 F&AM. Husband of the late Mina L. (nee Troy) Sides; Father of Robert H. and Edwin G. Sides; Brother of Conrad C. Sides; Grandfather of Six; Great- Grandfather of Four; Also survived by innumerable Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Service 12:00 Noon Friday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte.#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00 a.m.; Springfield Lodge #767 F&AM will have a Masonic Service at 11:45 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA. Contributions St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, Pennell Road and Lamp Post Lane, Aston, PA 19014 or Springfield Lodge #767 F&AM, 527 Maddock Road, Springfield, PA 19064.
Sidner, Alice P.
Alice P. (nee Vincenzo) Sidner AGE: 79
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Thursday, January 15, 2004
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA
Had Been A Resident Of Brookhaven, PA for 40 Years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School
Graduate Immaculate Heart of Mary Commercial School
EMPLOYED: Self-employed as an enrolled agent of the Internal Revenue Service, she prepared Income Tax Returns for over 40 years. Employed by the Late Joseph A. Conte Real Estate, Insurance and Accounting Business for 17 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Christina #1283, Business and Professional Women's Club and the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries. Recipient of the Woman of the Year Award in 1988 by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Chester.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband of 46 years Walter R. Sidner; A Sister: Mary Fusco of Chester, PA; Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nieces, Grand Nephews and many friends.
Daughter of the late James and Rose McDonnell Vincenzo; Sister of the late John Vincenzo who died in 1993.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp., PA. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Charity Church Memorial Fund at the above church address.
Simmet, Delva R.
Delva R. Del (nee Zelinsky) Simmet AGE: 73
OF: Middletown Twp., PA DIED: Tuesday, December 30, 2003
AT Belvedere Nursing Home Born: Freeland, PA Had Been A Resident of Middletown Twp., PA For 48 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Upper Darby High School
EMPLOYMENT: Middletown Twp. AS Secretary Until Her Retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Lima United Methodist Church, Lima, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Wesley T. Simmet who died in 1997; Two Sons: Jeffrey P. Simmet of Philadelphia, PA and Kirk W. Simmet of Middletown Twp., PA; A Brother: Nicholas Zelinsky of New Jersey; Two Sisters: Nancy Ward of Drexel Hill, PA and Dolores Weaver of Bethlehem, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday 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.
Skammer, Wendy
Wendy Skammer AGE: 41 OF: Glen Mills, PA DIED: Monday, March, 15, 2004 of Breast Cancer
AT Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
Born & Raised in Springfield, Delaware County, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School Class of 1981
Graduate West Chester University Class of 1985 BS Degree Nursing
EMPLOYMENT: AstraZeneca, supervising development and implementation of clinical research studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medicinal products. Most recently, Ms. Skammer was a Study Management Leader within Clinical Operations. She was highly respected as an experienced and dedicated health care professional, and much loved as a colleague in the workplace.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania AS
A Registered Nurse for several years before working as a corporate nurse.
ORGANIZATIONS: Known for her irreverent wit, infectious laugh and lively intellect, Ms. Skammer's last year of life coincided with her baby's first year. Delighted by the experience of parenthood, she reveled in emailing funny photos and stories of her daughter to friends around the world. Besides her baby Maddy and her soul-mate Neil, Ms. Skammer's favorite things in life were cooking, reading, gardening, art museums, travel, the University of Pennsylvania Mask & Wig Club's annual show, and listening to the BBC and National Public Radio (especially Harry Shearer's Le Show and Michael Feldman's Whaddaya Know.) She had a great sense of the absurd and loved the Simpsons. Ms. Skammer was a big fan of social satirist David Sedaris, and like him, entertained co-workers and friends with opinionated, well-informed, and frequently hilarious commentary on current events and culture.
A dedicated Democrat she tracked down and proudly displayed an Ed Rendell yard sign during the last gubernatorial race, and once theorized that her household contained jthe lone Democrats in the area. She cared deeply about politics and the environment and deplored suburban sprawl and rampant consumerism.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband Neil Curtis and their One year Old Daughter Madeleine Skammer Curtis. Her parents David and Joane Skammer of Edgewater Florida; A Brother: Tim and his wife Amy; A Sister: Christine and her husband Robert; Five Nieces and Nephews all of Delaware.
SERVICE INFORMATION: A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Madeleine Skammer Curtis Trust Fund c/o K. Nowell, P.O. Box 274, Wallingford, PA 19086.
Skladanowski, Agnes
Agnes (nee Sigda) Skladanowski AGE: 93
OF: Glen Mills, PA FORMERLY OF:Clifton Heights, PA
DIED: Saturday, May 8, 2004
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born: Port Richmond, Virginia HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Clifton Heights, PA for 35 YEARS
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed her involvement with Senior Club's, cooking, sewing and gardening.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Charles J. Skladanowski who died in 1963; She is survived by A Daughter: Lorraine Denesowicz of Glen Mills, PA; A Son: Thad Skladanowski of Arizona; Also survived by Four Grandchildren and Five 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 where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, #2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113
Soltner, Sr, William F.
William F. Soltner, Sr. AGE: 74
OF: Eddystone, PA, Brigantine NJ and Philadelphia, PA DIED: Thursday, July 1, 2004 AT Ware Presbyterian Village Born: Chester, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Shortly after graduating from school and completing a 7 year apprenticeship, Mr. Soltner founded and was C.E.O. of Litho Neg Service and Soltner Graphics. His company made the Photoengravings and Ad's for the Delaware County Daily Times along with many Printers and Ad Agency's.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Louise (nee Boben) Soltner who died in 1998 and former Husband of Marie (nee Thomas) Soltner OF Smyrna, Delaware; He is survived by A Daughter: Mary Lou Kelley of Kirkwood, PA; A Son: William F. Soltner, Jr. of Newark, Delaware; Two Brothers: Eugene Soltner of Springfield, PA and Thomas Soltner of Aston, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren. Brother of the late Jack Soltner.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of St Rose of Lima, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Twp., PA. Friends may call 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Jennersville Home Care and Hospice, 2217 Baltimore Pike, Lower Level, Oxford, PA 19363.
Soyster, Jr., William Earl
DECEASED'S NAME: William Earl Soyster, Jr. AGE: 65
OF: Wallingford, PA DIED: Monday, March 17, 2003
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Altoona, PA
Had Been a Resident Of Wallingford, PA For 34 Years.
EMPLOYED BY: Sun Oil Company In the Chemical Complex Lab
For 38 years Retired 1999
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of Green Ridge Baptist Church
Other: As a young adult, Mr. Soyster was involved with the music ministry of Youth For Christ. He loved the outdoors, helping people, singing and playing music, especially the accordion.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by his former wife Carol Krebs Soyster of Chadds Ford, PA; A Daughter: Laurie Soyster, Chester, PA; Three Sons: David Soyster, Allentown, PA, Scott Soyster of Wallingford, PA and Jonathan Soyster of Chadds Ford, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends call Wednesday after 7:00 p.m. and Thursday after 10:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Green Ridge Baptist Church, 81 Dutton Mill Road, Aston, PA 19014.
Spencer, Marian Ruth
Marian Ruth Spencer, the first child of Jacob and Elsie Steely, was born on April 11, 1914, at her grandparents' farm in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and passed away in her home at Granite Farms Estate, on July 23, 2004. Marian was a graduate of Bethlehem High School, where she was active in its musical productiions, often in the starring roles and sang with the Bethlehem Bach Choir. On December 7, 1948, she joined Crozerville United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, leader of the Jr. Choir and, until her passing, choir director. She was a member of the Lima Women's Club, and served a term as president of that organization. Marian was predeceased by her husbands, Bernie Shubrook and Atwood Spencer. She is survived by her sister, Ethel Hays of Pasadena, California; brothers, Kenneth and James Steely of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, nieces, Malinda Altmetz and Debbie Steely; nephews, Rick and Tim Steely; and goddaughter, Melanie Jefferis. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at Calvary Cemetery, Mount Road, Aston, Pennsylvania. Marian will be sorely missed by her family and a host of friends. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in Marian's memory be made to Crozerville United Methodist Church, 673 A Mount Road, Astomn, Pennsylvania 19014.
Stanaitis, Hubert (Bert) J.
Hubert J. Bert Stanaitis AGE: 75
OF: Aston, PA AND FORMERLY OF Chester, PA
DIED: Thursday, Feburary 19, 2004 AT Home
Born: Mt. Carmel, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chester, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Aston, PA 42 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1946
EMPLOYMENT: Millwright Local Union #1906 AS Millwright EMPLOYED FOR 30 years. RETIRED 1981
VETERAN: US Navy served during WW II and the Korean War Recipient World War II Victory Medal
ORGANIZATIONS: A man, who was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, he enjoyed being with his family and travelling. He was a 50 year Charter member of Millwright Local Union #1906 and also a member of the American Legion Post #28, Delaware.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 52 years Elizabeth (nee Smedley) Stanaitis; Two Daughters: Diane Stanaitis at home and Elizabeth (Edwin) Cieslak of Bethel, PA; Two Sons: David W. Stanaitis of Chadds Ford, PA and Joseph H. Stanaitis of Delaware; Three Brothers: Robert Stanaitis of Delaware, Raymond Stanaitis of New Jersey and Leon Stanaitis of Pennsylvania; A Sister: Evelyn Chemeycz of Michigan; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren; Brother of the late Helene Cenatiempo.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Stevens, Helen F.
Stevens, Helen F. (nee Abel) On January 14, 2004 Of West Grove, PA and Formerly of Middletown Heights, PA; Mother of Mary (Richard) Messick with whom she lived; Grandmother of Pamela Kuhn and Richard Messick, Jr; Also survived by Two Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday 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 Cumberland Cemetery, Media, PA.
Strain, James
James Jimmy Strain AGE: 60
OF: Clifton Heights, PA & Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Tuesday, January 6, 2004 Born: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Clifton Heights, PA For 5 years.
EDUCATION: Attended St. James High School, Chester, Pa
EMPLOYMENT: Elwyn Inc. working in the Maintenance Department.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: International Paper Company, Secane, PA
VETERAN: Air Force during peacetime. He was stationed State side in Texas.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Strain will be missed by a number of friends who he enjoyed spending time with. He was a Member of The American Legion Post #566, Glenolden, PA, and volunteered as a Fireman in his early years for the Chester Fire Department.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Mother: Elizabeth (nee Gedwell) Strain of Chester PA; A Sister: Maryann B. Csanady of Media, PA; Also survived by Three Children and Grandchildren; Predeceased by a Brother: Charles Strain.
SERVICE INFORMATION: A Celebration of his Life will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2004 from The American Legion Post #566, South & Boon Avenues, Glenolden, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
Sweitzer, Christian A.
Christian A. Sweitzer, 67, of York, died at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2001, at Lebanon VA Hospital. He was the husband of Cindy D. (Landis) Sweitzer.
The viewing will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 1st, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be Tuesday, October 2nd, in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Mr. Sweitzer was born February 2, 1934, in York, PA. He was the son of the late George and Mary (Doll) Sweitzer.
Mr. Sweitzer was employed by Yorktowne Paper Mill. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Sweitzer is also survived by a son, Gregory A. Sweitzer of Manchester; a daughter, Beverly J. Fillmore of Dallastown; two grandchildren; one step grandchild; two brothers, Richard Sweitzer of Allentown and Leroy Sweitzer of York; and three sisters, Pauline Lucas of California, Sylvia Younker and Bertha Bohle, both of York.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Pierce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Lebanon VA Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, 1700 S. Lincoln Dr., Building #1, 5th Floor, Lebanon, PA 17042.
