Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Nicholas J. Adorno, Jr.
Nicholas J. Adorno, Jr., age 61, a resident of Collingdale and lovingly known as Nicky to his family, passed away on April 4, 2015.
Nicky was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and always enjoyed cooking and grilling for his family and friends.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by his daughters, Jilian Valentin, Nicole (Matthew) Herm, and Michelle (Keith) Symons; his loving companion, Joanne Riley and her children, Jaime (Frank) Gensemer, Traci Riley, and Joseph (Tara) Riley; his sisters, Nancy (Duke) Dunn, Linda (Fran) Miles, Ruth (the late Jim) Robinson, Mary Adorno, and Lisa (the late Tony) Iannello; his brothers, Mark (the late Jeannie) Adorno, and Matthew (Jackie) Adorno; his 12 grandchildren; and his many nieces and nephews.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be held on Friday, April 10th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19074.
VISITATION: Will be on Friday, April 10th, from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Will be private.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Nicky’s memory to SEPIA, 444 N. 3rd Street, Suite 3 E, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123 would be appreciated.
Shanna Halliday Michael
Shanna Halliday Michael, 35, a resident of Norwood all her life, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Shanna was born on January 31, 1980, was raised in Norwood, and graduated from Interboro High School in 1998. She graduated with a degree in early childhood development and elementary education from Millersville University in 2002.
Shanna taught 2nd grade at the Chester Community School and taught 2nd and 4th grade at the Norwood Elementary School in the Interboro School District.
She was very active in the community, volunteering with the Norwood Athletic Club and with after school activities at Norwood Elementary School. Shanna worked hard to achieve her lifelong dream to become a teacher at the same Elementary School that she attended. She was devoted to the Norwood community as a teacher, as a coach with the Norwood Athletic Club, and she always volunteered with after school activities.
Shanna greatly enjoyed spending time with her family at their home and “upstate PA.” She also introduced her children to the lifelong love she had for reading and Disney. Shanna, Leon, and her children spent her birthday of 2014 on a vacation in Disney World that was granted by the “For Pete’s Sake Foundation”, to take a break from cancer.
SURVIVORS: Shanna is survived by her husband, Leon Michael, III; her children, Aaliyah, Isaiah, and Aaron Michael; her parents, Robert and Elizabeth (St. Martin) Halliday; her brother James R. Halliday and his wife, Laurie (Banzet) Halliday; and her nieces and nephews, Hallie, Michael, Zachery, Olivia and Kyleigh Halliday, Olajahwon Michael, and Gabriella and Sophia Watson.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be held on Saturday, April 11th, at 11 A.M. at Holmes Presbyterian Church, 375 Holmes Road, in Holmes, Pa. 19043.
VISITATION: Will be on Saturday, April 11th, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church.
BURIAL: Will be private.
CONTRIBUTIONS: The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Shanna’s memory to The Michael Children Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 9 East Hinckley Avenue, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078.
Kathleen M. Braun
Kathleen M. Braun, (nee Mahoney), 61, of Ridley Park, Pa., passed away on March 27, 2015.
A proud native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Thomas and Helen (Driscoll) Mahoney. She moved to the area with her husband Neil in 1976.
Kathy was a medical biller with Hematology Oncology Associates. An animal advocate, she was also a Moody Blues fan who enjoyed cocktail parties and Bloody Marys. She loved to travel and liked to send special cards to her family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Daniel.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband Neil and daughter Kimberly (Nick) Holik of Media; her brother Kevin (Eileen) Mahoney of Tewksbury, MA; her sisters Maureen Mahoney of Bellerose, NY, and Patricia (Jim) Mercado of Austin, TX; and her nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Her funeral service will be held at a later date.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741, www.bestfriends.org; or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10004, www.jdrf.org.
Elizabeth I Fene
Elizabeth I. “Betty” Fene, 77, a resident of Secane, Pa. and a former resident of Chester, Pa., passed away peacefully on March 22, 2015 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa.
Betty worked as a dietary aide at the Chester Care Center for a number of years before retiring.
She was a devoted family care giver over the years and was devoted to her home and family.
Betty was the wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Pasquale and was also predeceased by two sons, Anthony Fene and Michael Fene.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her children, Mary Emery, Joseph Pasquale, and Marie White; her sisters, Jennie and Angeline; her four grandchildren; and her seven great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Will be held on Thursday, March 26th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19074.
VISITATION: Will be on Thursday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Broomall, Pa.
William C. Ross
William C. Ross, 83, a former resident of Swarthmore, Pa., passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Chester, Pa. on May 16, 1931, he was the son of the late Peter T. Ross and Mary Ross.
Bill served his country in the United States Navy which he was very proud of. He was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for many years working out of the Ridley Park Post Office.
He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who loved watching the Eagles and Phillies. He enjoyed playing golf and the sunny outdoors. He was all about his family and especially loved reminiscing with his brothers and sister.
He was a loving devoted husband of 35 years to his late wife Joan C. Ross (Ayers). He was also predeceased by his brother, Peter Ross.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by his two children, son William Scott and Kathy Ross; daughter Cindy and Michael Boros; his two grandchildren, Scott Ross and Michael Boros; his brother Daniel and Judy Ross; his sister Marie Rightneour; and a long list of loving nieces and nephews. And in addition to his family, Norma Flannigan and Becky Morrison, who he loved dearly.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Will be held on Friday, March 20th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19074.
VISITATION: Will be on Friday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer, Pa.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Bryan Ross Foundation Local 152, 701 Route 50, Mays Landing, N.J. 08330.
Madeline E. Brinsfield
Madeline E. Brinsfield, 80, a longtime Norwood resident, died on March 13, 2015 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, Pa.
Born in Chester, Pa., she was the daughter of the late William and Ella Bernard. She was a resident of Norwood since 1966.
Madeline was an avid Phillies fan and always enjoyed some scoops of ice cream whenever offered.
She will be remembered as a woman who was devoted to her home and family.
She was the wife of the late Robert L. Brinsfield, Jr., who died in 2012.
SURVIVORS: Her sons, Robert Brinsfield, Jr. and James Brinsfield; her sisters, Diana Odom and Martha Romeo; and her several nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Will be held on Wednesday, March 18th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19074.
VISITATION: Will be on Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Will be in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, Pa.
Edward W. White
Edward W. White of Glenolden, Pa., passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015, surrounded by all those who loved him. Wayne has left this place, not after a long battle with any illness but in graceful surrender to whatever it may be that comes next.
Born in Mount Carmel, Pa. and a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School, Wayne soon went off to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1950 - 1952. After his Honorable Service, as a Korean War Veteran, Wayne went on to further his education by attending the University of Pennsylvania Medical School of Technology. After graduating, Wayne worked at the Sacred Heart Hospital for 16 years, until a career enhancing position opened up at the prestigious Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia “CHOP” where he worked for 46 more years until his retirement.
While at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Wayne organized and later became the “Commissioner” of the Softball League of Children’s Hospital. He personally oversaw over 16 years of softball teams and games throughout those wonderful years at “CHOP”. Wayne was such a fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams and a season ticket holder of the Mount Carmel Football team with a reserved seat located in Section C, Row 3, seat No. 27 and he rearely ever missed a game.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father and mother, John & Mildred White. He is survived by his brother, the Rev. John White, his nephews, and his loving extended family.
Wayne had a rare capacity to understand equally the despair and the joys of others, he stood by everyone in his life through any emotional or physical crisis. He was the father you wished you had, the grandfather you never knew, and the best friend to talk over sports and politics with. No misery made him turn away. He brought the same loving strength to our funerals as he did to our weddings, to all our hospital visits and our birthday parties. He understood the depth of every passage.
Wayne left the world a more beautiful and more comfortable than he found it. Everyone felt safe and graceful in his presence. His personal inventory was enormous so he was emotionally and materially generous with everyone. He knew his life was an abundance meant to be shared. Giving was his joy; you could see it in his face. Loyalty and devotion were the fuel that powered his life.
You never heard an ill word spoken of him. He was kind, compassionate, and a true gentleman. Sadly there are few people like that in the world today. It is difficult to understand Wayne’s passing, but we need to be mindful of the true blessing that he was to all of us. That should give us strength to continue on in faith knowing that he would want us to honor his memory. I am confident that Jesus will embrace and welcome him with open arms in heaven.
Funeral arrangements will be held privately. Family, Extended Family, Colleagues, & friends who would like to send condolences to the family may do so by going to: griffithfuneralchapel@verizon.net
In lieu of flowers or Mass Cards, As Wayne would have wanted it and the family requests, memorial donations be sent in memory of Edward W. White to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at stjude.org
Maryellen Ladley
Maryellen (Cecil) Ladley, 97, of Woodlyn, Pa., passed away peacefully on March 8, 2015 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, Pa.
Born in Ridgley, Maryland on May 21, 1917, she lived most of her life in Ridley Township.
Predeceased by her husband, Nathan, Maryellen will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
A longtime active member of Springfield Baptist Church, she was involved in mission work. She devoted her energies to helping all those who knew her. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her four children, Nathan, Donna, Steven, and Bonnie; her nine grandchildren; her seven great-grandchildren; and her one great-great-grandchild.
VISITATION: Will be on Saturday, March 14 th, from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Springfield Baptist Church, 184 North Norwinden Drive, in Springfield, Pa. 19064.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Will follow the visitation at the church and begin at 11 A.M.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Will be immediately following the funeral service and be at Arlington Cemetery, 2900 State Road, Drexel Hill, Pa. 19026 with her burial to follow.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be sent to Ware Presbyterian Benevolent Care Fund, 7 East Locust Street, Oxford, Pa. 19363.
Robin L. Willis
Robin L. Willis, 54, a resident of Crum Lynne, Pa., died with her children at her side on March 5, 2015 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born and raised in Chester, Robin was a devoted mother and grandmother. Robin enjoyed cooking and visits to the beach and casino. Her greatest pleasure in life was spending time with, and spoiling, her grandchildren.
Robin was an energetic server whose feisty personality made her popular among restaurant patrons.
SURVIVORS: Robin is survived by her sons, Robert Willis of North East, M.D., Joseph Willis of Glenolden, Pa., William Willis of Essington, Pa., and Anthony Coombes of Lincoln Park, N.J.; her sisters, Ruthann Kelly, Rose Pierce, and Rosalyn Neary; her brothers, Albert Davis, Robert Coombes, and Russell Coombes; and her four grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Will be held on Tuesday, March 10 th, at 7 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19078.
VISITATION: Will be on Tuesday from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Will be private.
Gladys I. Ashbridge
Gladys I. Ashbridge, 82, a resident of Ridley Township, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2015 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pa.
Born in Birdsboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Irma Fox.
Gladys will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always was caring for her family in some way and dedicated herself to making their lives better.
She was the loving wife of the late Walter Ashbridge, Jr. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Patricia A. Ashbridge; her brothers, Clayton Fox and Russell Fox; and her sisters, Doris Robinson and Shirley Fox.
SURVIVORS: Gladys is survived by her loving children, Barbara J. Ashbridge, Robert (Kathy) Ashbridge, Kenneth (Debbie) Ashbridge, Larry (Cheryl) Ashbridge, Debra (Gene) Gibbas, and James (Donna) Ashbridge; her brothers, Earl Fox and Aaron Fox; her 11 grandchildren; and her 11 great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Will be held on Monday, March 9 th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. 19074.
VISITATION: Will be on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Linwood, Pa.
CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Gladys’ memory to CADES, 401 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa. 19081 would be appreciated.
