Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Desenberg, Viola B.
YORK - Viola B. (Rearrick) Desenberg, 73, of York, died Monday, September 3, 2001, at York Hospital. She was the wife of James L. Desenberg.
There will be a private family viewing followed by cremation at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Desenberg was born July 7, 1928, in Union County, PA. She was the daughter of the late Vernis G. and Sarah C. (Zearfoss) Rearrick.
Mrs. Desenberg is also survived by a son, Earl Staler of Scranton, PA; a daughter, Kathy Staler of California; two grandchildren; a stepmother, Pauline Hendricks of Mifflin, PA; and nieces and nephews.
Dorothy (nee Featherly) Deaver AGE: 83
OF: Chester, PA formerly of Eddystone, PA
DIED: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Fair Acres
Born: Eddystone, PA Had Been A Resident of Eddystone, PA For 58 years, Before Moving To Chester, PA, 23 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Deaver and her husband owned a variety store at 9th & Saville in Eddystone for 12 years until 1971 and she was also the owner of Dottie's Corner Deli which was located across the street from the variety store.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Joseph T. Deaver who died in 1991; She is survived by Two sons: Robert D. Deaver of Milmont Park, PA and Wayne A. Deaver of Aston, PA; a Daughter: Alberta D. Davies of Virginia; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren. Was the mother of the late Joseph L. Deaver who died in 2002.
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 AM. Interment Chester Rural cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, P. O. Box 496, Lima, PA 19037.
DePaola, Joan
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NAME: Joan (nee Kain) DePaola AGE: 70
OF: Woodlyn, Ridley Twp., PA AND FORMERLY OF: Folcroft, PA
DIED: Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at Home of her son
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Folcroft, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Woodlyn, PA 38 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate West Catholic High School Class of 1950
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Past Member Church of Our Lady Peace, Milmont Park, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed swimming and while in school played the trombone.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late George DePaola who died in 1982; She is survived by Four sons: George DePaola of Middletown Twp., PA, Steve DePaola of Ridley Twp., PA, James DePaola of Ridley Twp., PA and Ken DePaola of Lincoln University, PA; A Brother: Joseph Kain of Levittown, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service is private. Arrangements Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: n/a
DeRosa, Frances V.
Frances V. (nee Yankounis) DeRosa AGE: 94
OF: Glenolden, PA
DIED: Saturday, January 24, 2004 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Born: Philadelphia, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Glenolden, PA FOR 25 years.
EMPLOYMENT: A Homemaker whose husband the late Richard J DeRosa, Sr operated a grocery store in Morton, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA
Other: Mrs. DeRosa was a woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and crocheting blankets.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Richard J. DeRosa, Sr who died in 1978; She is survived by A Son: Richard J. DeRosa, Jr. of Middletown Twp., PA; Two daughters: Grace Braun of Harrisburg, PA and Joyce Harter of Elkton, Maryland; A Sister: Patrinella Holmes of Scottsdale, Arizona; Three brothers: Frank Rybel of Florida, Matthew and Adolph Rybel both of Philadelphia, PA; Also survived by Eleven Grandchildren and Twenty Nine Great-Grandchildren and Sixteen Great-Great Grandchildren; Sister of the late Walter Rybel and Tony Rybel, Adele Babbitt and John Yankounis.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul cemetery, Marple Twp, PA; Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Derr Jr., W. Rodman
DERR, W. RODMAN, JR., passed away at his home on Monday June 7. He was 71. Survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Sandra (nee Davis) of Atco, NJ, his brother Kenneth T. Derr and his wife, Donna of San Francisco, CA, his four children, W. Rodman Derr III of Marlton, NJ, Alice A. Hancock of Apollo Beach, FL, Vickie L. Derr of Marlton, NJ, and Sandra Derr of Schuylkill Haven, PA, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and his long-time canine friend, Suzie. A graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Rod went on to graduate with the Class of 1954 from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the PA Delta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was a member of the American Society of Chemical Engineers throughout his long career with Mobil Oil Corporation, where he was recognized with many patents and awards for his work as a Senior Consultant in Research and Development. Rod was a Past-President of the Republican Club of Voorhees, NJ, president of the Voorhees Township Schools Board of Education, an active member and deacon at Berlin Baptist Church, Berlin, NJ and a beloved member of their choir for over 30 years. There will be a Memorial Service for family and friends at Berlin Baptist Church at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 11. Memorial donations may be made in Rod's name to: Berlin Baptist Church, 90 E. Broad Ave., Berlin, NJ 08009 or Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053. Arrangements by the Bradley Funeral Home, Marlton, NJ.
Desenberg, Viola B.
YORK - Viola B. (Rearrick) Desenberg, 73, of York, died Monday, September 3, 2001, at York Hospital. She was the wife of James L. Desenberg.
There will be a private family viewing followed by cremation at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Desenberg was born July 7, 1928, in Union County, PA. She was the daughter of the late Vernis G. and Sarah C. (Zearfoss) Rearrick.
Mrs. Desenberg is also survived by a son, Earl Staler of Scranton, PA; a daughter, Kathy Staler of California; two grandchildren; a stepmother, Pauline Hendricks of Mifflin, PA; and nieces and nephews.
DiGrazio, Joseph A.
Joseph A. DiGrazio on June 12, 2004, Of Glendora, New Jersey. Graduate Southeast Catholic High School Class of 1953. Father of Joseph DiGrazio and Kathleen Malatesta; Brother of Mary T. Smith; uncle of Mary Ellen (Jim) Quaile, Teresa (Jack) McCausland and Kathryn (Brian) Smith Roberts; Grandfather of Four. Funeral Mass 10:30 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. Memorial Contributions in Jospeh's name to the above named Church would be appreciated.
John P. DiVito
AGE: 41
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Suddenly on May 17, 2004
Born: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA FOR NUMEROUS YEARS.
EDUCATION: Graduate St James High School, Graduate Williamson Trade School Class of 1983
EMPLOYMENT: Delcora AS Electrician
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. DiVito was an avid fisherman, baseball card collector and sports enthusiast.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Mary (nee Fithian) DiVito; A Son Jared DiVito of Brookhaven, PA; Also survived by Three sisters, One Brother, Nieces and Nephews. He was the son of the late Viola and Anthony DiVito Jr. and Brother of the late Anthony DiVito III.
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 after 9:30 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Williamson Trade School, Middletown Road (Rte#352) Media, PA 19063.
Jim W. Dugan
AGE: 54
OF: West Chester, PA ON August 2, 2004 had been a resident of West Chester, PA FOR OVER 20 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Marple Newtown High School Class of 1968
EMPLOYED: Chester County Local Union #465 AS A Carpenter for 33 years. RETIRED August 2003.
VETERAN: US Navy Serviced on the USS Simon Lake in Dundee, Scotland They provided the Nuclear Submarines with all of their supplies.
ORGANIZATIONS: An avid tennis player he enjoyed playing both doubles and singles and participated in several tournaments. Was a member Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, PA. During his High School years he liked listening to and playing music.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his mother: Betty (Dehnert) Dugan of Newtown Square, PA; Son of the late Bill Dugan who died in 2000; Brother of the late Kevin Dugan who died in 1987 and Danny Dugan who died in 1976.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial 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. Monday. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Concord Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Memorial Gifts may be presented to the Kevin Dugan Center Elwyn Institute, Development Office, 111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA 19063.
Anna Donaway
AGE: 72
OF: Palm Coast, Florida ND FORMERLY OF Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Wednesday, June 2, 2004 AT Home
Born: Marcus Hook, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA FOR 45 Years, BEFORE MOVING TO Palm Coast, Florida, 9 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School Class of 1949
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Elks Women's Auxiliary in Palm Coast, Florida. Mrs. Donaway loved and spent a great deal of time working with various types of crafts especially needle point. She enjoyed flowers, walking, reading novels and cooking.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 52 years, Howard Donaway; Three sons: Howard (Vawn) Donaway of Brookhaven, PA, Dave Donaway of Orlando, Florida and Steve Donaway of Coral Springs, Florida; Also survived by Three Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 12:00 Noon Tuesday 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.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
