Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Arndt, Pearl G.
Pearl G. (nee Sholly) Arndt AGE: 84
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Tuesday, March 30, 2004
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Lebanon, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA FOR OVER 40 years.
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 67 years Otterbein O. Arndt; Two daughters: Kay Hornibrook of Brookhaven, PA and Elaine Richardson of Pottstown, PA; A Sister: Annabelle Snavely of Lebanon, PA; Also survived by Six Grandchildren and Eight 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 Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA.
Clara Ann (nee Grauer) Nanny Arnold
AGE: 78 OF: Middletown Twp., PA formerly of Westbrook Park, Upper Darby and Philadelphia, PA DIED: Friday, February 27, 2004
AT Taylor Hospice Born: Philadelphia, PA Had Been A Resident of Philadelphia and Westbrook Park, Upper Darby, PA Before moving to Middletown Twp., PA 45 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Delaware Valley Christian Church, Middletown Twp., Media, PA
Attended Faith Baptist Church, Brookhaven, PA
Other: A woman who was deeply committed to her faith and helping others. She loved and took care of children. She also enjoyed doing crafts and working with Christian out reach programs. Was a volunteer with Taylor Hospice.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 60 years Edward W. Arnold; Five sons: Paul Arnold of Brookhaven, PA, Mark Arnold of Oxford, PA, George Arnold of Virginia, Kirk Arnold of Irving, Texas and Eric Arnold of Oxford, PA; A Sister: Betty Hill of Ashborro, North Carolina. Also survived by Fourteen Grandchildren and
Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 and after 10:00 Wednesday morning. Interment Cumberland cemetery, Lima, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Taylor Hospice,
P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.
John Wesley Jack Bailey AGE: 71
OF: Middletown Township, PA formerly of Brookhaven, PA DIED: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident Of Brookhaven, PA Before Moving to Middletown Twp., PA 18 years ago.
VETERAN: US Air Force for Four Years As Staff Sergeant Strategic Air Command during the Cold War
EMPLOYED: Bell Atlantic AS A Manager having worked both in the Morton and Chester Offices For 25 years RETIRED 1995
Prior Employment: Worked as a barber for 10 years in Springfield, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Middletown Presbyterian Church
Other: A loving husband, Father and dedicated grandfather. Was an accomplished and talented bird carver.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Margaret (nee DelGiorno) Bailey; A Son: Wes Bailey of Seattle, Washington; A Daughter: Brenda Pagesy of Woolwich Twp., New Jersey; Two sisters: Carol Bosacco of Casa Grande, Arizona and Sharon Paulmeier of Trenton, New Jersey; A Brother: Ted Bailey of Westfield, PA; Also survived by
Three Grandchildren, as well as, many loved nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment private. Friends may call 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday and after 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Middletown Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
Barbour, Margaret A.
Margaret A. Peggy (nee Glatts) Barbour AGE: 65
OF: Chester, PA DIED: Thursday, May 27, 2004
AT Home Born: Upland, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chester, PA FOR 30 YEARS.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker and Seamstress
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home, family and grandchildren. She loved children and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. A creative person who also enjoyed sewing and crafts.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert L. Barbour; Three daughters: Denise Starkey of Upland, PA, Diane Goss of Carneys Point, New Jersey and Danna Niessner of Pedricktown, New Jersey; Also survived by Four Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and interment are private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Crozer Hospice, #1 Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA 19013.
Batker, M. Jacqueline
M. Jacqueline (nee Foster) Batker AGE: 71
OF: Glen Mills, PA FORMERLY OF Peabody, Massachusetts DIED: Thursday, May 6, 2004 AT Taylor Hospice House Born: St Louis County, Missouri HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF
Peabody, Massachusetts BEFORE MOVING TO THE Glen Mills, PA AREA 40 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Attended the school systems of St Louis, Missouri
EMPLOYMENT: Swarthmore College AS Purchasing Agent FOR 20 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Batker enjoyed playing Bridge, shopping and dining out.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband George Batker; Two daughters: Janet Batker and Carol Batker both of Raleigh, North Carolina; A Son: Greg Batker of Philadelphia PA; A Sister: Joan Pate of St Louis County, Missouri; Also survived by Two Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Monday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Taylor Hospice, P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284 or St Thomas the Apostle Church, 430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.
Bauer, Constance Helen
Constance Helen (nee Ganley) Bauer AGE: 68
OF: Brookhaven, PA FORMERLY OF: Upper Darby, PA
DIED: Sunday, June 20, 2004 AT Home
Born: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Upper Darby, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Brookhaven, PA, 30 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Upper Darby High School Class of 1954
Graduate Stonier School of Banking, Brown University
EMPLOYMENT: PSFS and Mellon Bank AS Assistant Vice President FOR 33 years, until her retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: Served as Hilltop Condominium Council President, Former Auditor and Committee Woman of Brookhaven Borough and Former President of the Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc. Chester Chapter. She enjoyed travelling and summers at the pool.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Brother: Frank Bauer of Brookhaven, PA; Also survived by Two Nephews and Two Nieces who cared for her Rich, Chris, Nikki and Genevieve Bauer and Two Great-Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Constance Bauer Memorial Fund, C/O 12 Bittersweet Drive, Cochranville, PA 19330 would be appreciated.
Bentley, Florence M.
Florence M. (nee Carplick) Bentley AGE: 79
OF: Reading, PA Formerly of Delaware County
DIED: Monday, August 2, 2004 AT Reading Hospital
BORN IN: Milmont Park, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Ridley High School
Graduate St Francis Nursing School
EMPLOYED: Worked as a Registered Nurse
ORGANIZATIONS: Served enthusiastically for 50 years as a member of the Crozer-Chester Auxiliary.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two daughters: Iona Smith of Aston, PA and Michele Matuszewski of Brookhaven, PA; A Son: Stanley Bentley, Jr. of Reading, PA; A Sister: Emma Fachet of Milmont Park, PA; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Thursday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Marple Township, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Blume, Howard E.
Blume on May 21, 2002 Howard E. of Philadelphia, age 89, husband of the late Eleanor nee Pollock and survived by his son Randall (Lynn)of Marlton and a granddaughter Karstin. A lifelong resident of Phila, and a retired salesman for Pomerantz Office Supplies, formerly of Crown Cork & Seal also active in the Boy Scouts of Amer. most of his adult life. There will be a viewing on Saturday 12:30 –2 PM at the Bradley Funeral Home Rt 73 & Evesham Rd. Marlton, NJ (856 983 1005), where there will be a funeral service at 2 PM. Interment will be private. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church Kensington & Monmouth Sts. Phila., PA19134
Bramley, Elmer W.
DECEASED'S NAME: Elmer W. Bramley AGE: 82
OF: Glen Mills, PA Formerly of Springfield, PA
DIED: Tuesday, February 4, 2003 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Springfield, PA Before Moving to Glen Mills, PA, 43 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Girard College Class of 1937, Philadelphia, PA
VETERAN: US NAVY WAR World War II
EMPLOYED BY Gilbert Associates, Pottstown, PA
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Catalytic Products, Philadelphia, PA, AS Stress Analyst
ORGANIZATIONS: A devoted Father and grandfather. Volunteer and was an active head of the Catalytic Products Blood Bank. Volunteer Fireman with Gradyville Fire Company. Member Community Lodge #744 F&AM, Broomall, PA.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Dorothy E. (nee Kovalchek) Bramley who died in 1999; He is survived by A Daughter: Carole A. Nolan of Glen Mills, PA; A Son: Brian D. Bramley of Downingtown, PA; Also survived by Three Grandsons.
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 after 10:00 a.m. Masonic Service 10:30 a.m. by Community Lodge #744 F&AM. Interment St Thomas the Apostle cemetery, Chester Heights, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Heart Association, 625 W Ridge Pike, Bldg A, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190.
Buggy, Steve
Steve Buggy AGE: 53 OF: Springfield, PA
DIED: Monday, July 5, 2004 AT Home
Born: Darby, PA HAD BEEN A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF Springfield, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School Class of 1969
Graduate Wharton School of Business
EMPLOYMENT: IRS AS Accountant in Collections FOR 13 years retiring in 2003.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield, PA
Other: Member Springfield Fire Company. He enjoyed attending his son's ballgames for Springfield Athletic Association.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife Ruth Ann (Brennan) Buggy; A Son: Joshua Buggy at home; Two daughters: Jamie and Amanda Buggy both at home; Four brothers: Richard Buggy of Springfield, PA, Robert Buggy of Florida, David Buggy of West Chester, PA and Martin Buggy of Upper Darby, PA; Two sisters: Jean Gallagher of Springfield, PA and Trish Koenig of Springfield, PA; Son of the late James and Jean (nee Brock) Buggy; Brother of the late James Buggy.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 12:00 Noon from the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call Thursday after 7:00 p.m. and Friday after 10:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Education Fund for Buggy Children, Jamie, Amanda and Joshua c/o PNC Bank, Drexeline Shopping Center, 5050 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 or National Compassionate Hospice Foundation, Attn: Jim Murray, 136 Garrett Ave., Suite 2 North, Rosemont, PA 19010.
Brown III, Charles W.
CHARLES W. BROWN III passed away suddenly on Friday, August 6th, 2004 at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Phila., PA. He was 61 yrs. of age. Born and raised in Phila., PA he resided in Medford, NJ for 40 yrs. He is the son of the late Charles W. and Mildred Brown. A retired Union Electrician with the IBEW Local #351 in Vineland, NJ, he retired in 1998 after 40 years with the Union. He was the Financial Secretary for the Union for many years. He is the beloved husband of Suzanne E. (Nee Frosch) of Medford, NJ and the Loving Father of Debra L. Dombrosky and her husband Robert of Mt. Laurel, NJ. He is also the Grandfather of Allison E. Dombrosky. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the BRADLEY & STOW FUNERAL HOME, 127 Medford-Mt. Holly Rd., (Rt. 541) Medford, N.J. (609-953-7600). Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy the family requests memorial donations to the Liver Transplant Program @ Albert Einstein Medical Center, 5401 Old York Rd., Klein Bldg., Suite 509, Phila., PA 19141.
Buggy, Steve
Steve Buggy AGE: 53 OF: Springfield, PA
DIED: Monday, July 5, 2004 AT Home
Born: Darby, PA HAD BEEN A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF Springfield, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School Class of 1969, Graduate Wharton School of Business
EMPLOYMENT: IRS AS Accountant in Collections FOR 13 years retiring in 2003.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield, PA
Other: Member Springfield Fire Company. He enjoyed attending his son's ballgames for Springfield Athletic Association.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife Ruth Ann (Brennan) Buggy; A Son: Joshua Buggy at home; Two daughters: Jamie and Amanda Buggy both at home; Four brothers: Richard Buggy of Springfield, PA, Robert Buggy of Florida, David Buggy of West Chester, PA and Martin Buggy of Upper Darby, PA; Two sisters: Jean Gallagher of Springfield, PA and Trish Koenig of Springfield, PA; Son of the late James and Jean (nee Brock) Buggy; Brother of the late James Buggy.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 12:00 Noon from the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call Thursday after 7:00 p.m. and Friday after 10:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Education Fund for Buggy Children, Jamie, Amanda and Joshua c/o PNC Bank, Drexeline Shopping Center, 5050 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 or National Compassionate Hospice Foundation, Attn: Jim Murray, 136 Garrett Ave., Suite 2 North, Rosemont, PA 19010.
Callahan, Karen O'Malley
Karen (nee O'Malley) Callahan, Member of St. Joseph's Church Choir AGE: 57 OF: Aston, PA
DIED: Friday, January 30, 2004 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center Born: Philadelphia, PA, she resided in Aston, PA For 28 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Villa Maria Academy, Graduate Immaculata College
EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Callahan was previously employed by The American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, PA, as well as Ship and Shore Industries in Aston, PA.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA where she was a member of the adult choir.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 31 years, John L. Callahan, Jr; A Son: Christopher J. Callahan of Aston, PA; Her mother: Claire F. O'Malley of Strafford, PA; A Sister: Eileen O'Malley Spangler of Devon, PA; Brother-in-Law William Spangler of Devon, PA; A Sister-in-Law and Brother-in-Law: Catherine M. and William Dolbow of Claymont, Delaware. Daughter of the late John M. O'Malley, Jr. who died in 1962.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m Wednesday from The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call after 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions St. Joseph's Catholic Church Building Fund at the above church address.
Calebaugh, Sr, Clark E.
Clark E. Calebaugh, Sr. AGE: 90
OF: Middletown Township, PA
DIED: Tuesday, June 15, 2004
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital Born: Antioch, Ohio HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Middletown Township, PA FOR 38 years.
EMPLOYMENT: At the age of 19 started as apprentice toolmaker at General Electric in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and later served as a Foreman and Salesman before moving to Middletown Twp where worked as an Engineer until his retirement after 45 years of service.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Lima United Methodist Church, Lima, PA
Other: Mr. Calebaugh was a member of Crescent-Pittsfield Lodge AF&AM.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Doris Snell Calebaugh who died in 2000; He is survived by A Son: Clark E. Calebaugh, Jr of Middletown Twp., PA: A Daughter: Barbara Digi OF Middletown Twp., PA; A Brother: George Calebaugh of Dalton, Massachusetts; A Sister: Ethel Brown of Florida; Also survived by Three Granddaughters and Three Great-Granddaughters. Father of the late John Henry Calebaugh.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday 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 is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19037.
