Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
BRITTINGHAM, Gregory D. On January 8, 2007. Of Wilmington, DE and formerly of Middletown Twp., PA. Father of Terri Lyn Brittingham, brother of Thomas J. Jr. and Bradford J. Brittingham. Survived by his lifelong girlfriend Gloria Damore. Funeral Service 11 AM Friday at the MINSHALL - SHROPSHIRE - BLEYLER FUNERAL HOME, Middletown (Rt 352) & Knowlton Rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment private. Relatives and friends may call 7 to 9 PM Thursday and after 9:30 AM Friday at the funeral home. www.msfh.com
McGEEHAN, Marion E. (nee Wheeler) On January 9, 2007. Age 90. Beloved Wife of the late John J. McGeehan, dear mother of John J. “Jack” (Gloria) McGeehan and Kathleen A. (William) Backett, grandmother of William, Barbara, Corey and Alison, great - grandmother of Jessica, John, Shawn, Jason. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM Church of St. Laurence, Upper Darby, PA, where friends may call, in church, 9:15 to 10 AM. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul Cem. (DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, 610 - 449 - 0300). www.donohuefuneralhome.com
BAILLIE, Marian Hoguet On December 21, 2006. At the Beaumont Retirement Community in Bryn Mawr, Pa. She was preceded in death by her husband Allan Davis Baillie Jr. Survived by son Robert of Durango, CO, grandson Marshall of Salt Lake City, UT and 2 great - grandchildren.
COFFIN, Mary (nee Polivka) On January 5, 2007. At the age of 88. Of Springfield, originally from Nesquehoning. Beloved Wife of the late Eric Conrad Coffin, sister of John Polvka, Anna Butrie, Elizabeth Heffelfinger, Irene Boyce, Justine Kopunek, Nicholas Polivka and the late Helen Haughton. Also survived by many nieces and nephews Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Saturday 9 AM St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Rd. (at Burmont), Drexel Hill, PA 19026, where her Funeral Mass will follow at 10 AM. Interment cemetery of St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church, Nesquehoning, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Dorothy Church would be appreciated. (RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, Drexel Hill)
DiFRANCESCO, Anna (nee Somma) Age 97. On January 9, 2007. Of South Philadelphia. Be loved Wife of the late Dominic DiFrancesco, loving mother of Anthony DiFrancesco and Edward DiFrancesco, dear sister of Rita Tucci. Also survived by her 6 grandchildren and her 11 great - grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Friday at 10 AM at St. Margaret Mary Alacolque Catholic Church, Wanamaker Ave. & Gov. Printz Blvd., in Essington, PA. Friends may call on Fri day from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the GRIFFITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood, PA. Interment Holy Cross cemetery.
REMORENKO, Frances M. AGe 88. Formerly of Wallingford. Died December 29, 2006. Memorial Services will be on January 20, 2007 at 11 AM at the Old Union Methodist Church, 152 W. Rose Valley Rd., Rose Valley, PA 19086. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Union Methodist Church. (FURMAN HOME FOR FUNERALS, 717 - 656 - 6833)
CHAFFINCH, Lawrence E., Sr. On January 7, 2007. Of Wilmington, DE. Beloved Hus band of Wanda Lanning Chaffinch, father of Lawrence E., Gerald W. and David R. Chaffinch, Carl Bow man Jr., Joyce Molitor, Donna Moran and Cheryl Wheatley, brother of the late Irene Chaffinch who died in 2006. Survived by 20 grandchildren and 17 great - grandchildren. Funeral Service Friday at 11:30 AM at the NOLAN - FIDALE FUNERAL HOME, 5980 Chichester Ave., As ton, PA 19014. Visitation Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM and Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:15 AM at the funeral home. Burial Mount Hope cemetery, Aston.
ELMER, James A. On January 7, 2007. Of Brookhaven, PA. Beloved Hus band of Helen M. Elmer, father of James Michael Elmer (Mary Jo), Paul David Elmer (Susan), John Raymond Elmer (Mindy), Teresa Jean Thornton (David) and Carolyn Marie Wert (Tim), brother of Doris Morgan, grandfather of 12. Memorial Service will be held 7:30 PM Friday at Sun Valley High School, Pancoast & Dutton Mill Ave., Aston, PA, in the auditorium. Friends may call Friday 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the school. Interment private. Donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 or Science Scholarship Fund, c/o Sun Valley High School, Pancoast & Dutton Mill Ave., Aston, PA 19014. www.batemanfuneralhome.com (BATEMAN FUNERAL HOME, Brookhaven, PA)
GANGEMI, Jean Rose (nee Termini) Age 98. Born 13th of November 1908. Deceased 8th of January 2007. Till recently, a lifetime resident of South Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John Gangemi. She is survived by her sister Alba DiCamillo of Philadelphia, her son Ron Gangemi of Miami, FL and her daughter Jean McDougall of Wallingford, PA, 8 grandchildren and 14 great - grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday January 12, 2007 9 to 10 AM from Stella Maris Church, 10th & Bigler Sts., So. Philadelphia. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions in her name to Nativity B.V.M. Church, Student Fund, 30 E. Franklin St., Media, PA 19063. (BALDI FUNERAL HOME, 215 - 389 - 2414)
SMART, Pauline E. (nee Pyner) Age 85. Of Darby, PA. On Sunday January 7, 2007. Lov ing Mother of Claudette Joyner and Ronald (Poochie) Smart both of Darby, PA, sister of Marion Johnson of Philadelphia, PA. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 37 great - grandchildren, 8 great - great - grandchildren Funeral Service at 11 AM on Saturday, following viewing from 9 to 11 AM, at First Baptist Church, 925 Summit St., Darby, PA. Remains may also be viewed on Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM at MELVYN McCALLA FUNERAL HOME, 1019 Ridge Ave., Darby. Interment Eden cemetery, Collingdale, PA.
CHADWICK, Joseph
1916 - 2006
Joseph passed away at home on November 17, 2006. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 61 years Helen Wilson Chadwick. He is survived by son Joseph, daughter Claire Blalock, 4 grandsons Marty, Bill, Brian and Doug, 2 great - grandsons Dale and Ryan and a beatiful loving companion June Aff. He is also survived by brother Andrew and sister Marie Kershaw. He was a special person and will be missed by all. Remembrances may be sent to: Delaware County Memorial Hospital Hospice Program, Drexeline Shopping Ceneter, #3001, 5030 State Rd., Drexel Hill, PA 19026.
McINTYRE, Helen M. (nee Hold) On January 9, 2007. Beloved Wife of the late Edward McIntyre, dear mother of Donna Brown (Gary), Edward McIntyre and the late Sharon M. Hinkle. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Kim, Shannon and Eddie, 2 great - grandchildren Amanda and Ashley and a dear friend Lilia Foust. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday from 7 to 9 PM at THE CAVANAGH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 301 Chester Pike, Nor wood. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Ave., P.O. Box 147, Ridlkey Park, PA 91078 would be appreciated.
ZUG, William F. On January 9, 2007. Loving Husband of 57 years to Es ther (nee Schoch) Zug of Riddle Village, Middletown Twp. and formerly of Drexel Hill, PA. Father of Laura (Mac) MacCart and David (Debbie) Zug, grandfather of Meghan, Toby and Emily MacCart and Dayna Zug. Friends may call Friday from 7 to 9 PM at the MINSHALL - SHROPSHIRE - BLEYLER FUNERAL HOME, Middletown (Rt 352) & Knowlton Rds., Middle town Twp., Media, PA. Interment Saturday 11 AM in Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 2:30 PM from Riddle Village Town Hall, 1048 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063. Contributions in memory of William may be given to the Endowment Fund of Riddle Village at the above address. www.msfh.com
JOSE, Joseph A. On January 9, 2007. Age 81. Of Phoenix, AZ. Beloved Husband of Alice (nee Czajczynski), dear father of Lisa Jose Fillion (Paul) and Joseph M. (Pam) Jose. Also survived by his grandchildren Joseph, Stephanie and Jared Jose and Juliette Fillion, brother of John and George Jose and Margaret Hanick and the late Patricia Buchan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Saturday after 10 AM, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM, in the Church of St. Kevin, 200 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul cemetery. Expressions of Sympathy in the form of me morial gifts to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 225 City Line Ave., Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 or you may register condolences to our website. (CAVANAGH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Norwood / Media)
DeMARCO, Dawn Marie On January 7, 2007. Of Collingdale, PA. Mother of Gregory Louis Salemmo Jr., daughter of Mary (nee Hutchinson) and Steven DeMarco, sister of Patrizio DeMarco and the late Stephen DeMarco. Also survived by her companion Tom Heckman. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Friday 9 AM from the KEVIN M. LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE, 202 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden, PA and to her Funeral Mass 10 AM St. Joseph Church, Woodlawn Ave., Collingdale. Interment Mount Zion cemetery, Collingdale. Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Gregory Louis Salemmo Jr. Education Fund, c/o John Hutchinson, P.O. Box 8, West Chester, PA 19381 would be appreciated.
DWYER, Mark J. Of Havertown, PA. On January 9, 2007. Beloved Son of Josephine (nee Pellegrino) and the late Joseph M. Dwyer, brother of Kevin M. Dwyer, god - father of Giacomo and Aria Rodia, nephew of Beatrice Hingston, Yolanda Shauger, Helen Feeley, Frank Dwyer and the late Margaret and James Dwyer. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday from 10 to 11 AM in St. Denis Church,m 2401 St. Denis Lane, Havertown, PA 19083 and to his Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 AM. Interment Ss. Peter & Paul cemetery. In lieu of flowers, an offering in Mr. Dwyer’s name to the Bryn Mawr Hospital, ICU, c/o The Development Office, 130 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 would be appreciated. www.stretchfuneralhome.com (STRETCH FUNERAL HOME, Havertown)
MILDRED RUTH Mildred “Millie” Ruth of Sou derton, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died peace fully, comforted by her family, January 9, 2007, in Grand View Hospital, three days shy of her 81st birthday. Born January 12, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Eva Nyce, growing up in Hatfield, prior to moving to Souderton, where she graduated from Souderton Area High School. She was the devoted wife of Melvin F. Ruth, having celebrated 60 years of marriage, November 17th. Also surviving are two sons, Stephen S. Ruth and his wife, Cynthia, of Franconia Town ship, and Randall C. Ruth and his wife, Patricia C., of Harleysville. Also surviving are grandchildren, Amy, Kevin, Adam, Brian, and Lauren Ruth; as well as her brother, Ernest “Bud” Nyce of Telford; and sisters, Dorothy and her husband, John “Jim” Greene, of Souderton, Edith Peirce of Lansdale, and Thelma and her husband, John Petraits, of Ambler. She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Magee; four brothers - in - law, Harold Magee, Harry Leister, Sr., James Peirce and Joseph Melograna; a sister - in - law, Lorraine “Etta” Nyce; and nephews, Edward and Patrick Magee. Mrs. Ruth was a homemaker when her sons were in school, later being employed by the former Klee’s Restaurant and Yocum and Godshalk’s Department Store, both of Souderton, and Harleysville Insurance Company. She was a member of Zwingli United Church of Christ in Souderton for more than 40 years. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the Perserverance Volunteer Fire Company of Souderton. Mrs. Ruth’s world revolved around her family to the very end of her life. She enjoyed at tending high school sporting events involving her sons and grandchildren. She enjoyed the annual vacations to the shore, as well as trips with her husband. Mrs. Ruth enjoyed caring for her home, cooking for her family and playing card games with her sisters. Mom - Mom was an incredible inspiration to all her family. Having been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2004, she fought an unbelievable battle to the very end, never complaining and always hope ful. We’ve lost our angel, but heaven now has a beautiful new angel to behold. We’ll miss you so much Mom, and we’ll always love you. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Cir cle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 18914, or Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960. The family ex tends heartfelt thanks to the nurses of Grand View Hospital for their caring and concern. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 2 PM, Sunday, January 14 at the Williams - Bergey - Koffel Funeral Home, Inc., 667 Harleysville Pike (Route 113), Franconia, where friends may call from 1 to 2PM. Interment will follow at Christ UCC cemetery in Kulpsville.
AGER, MILDRED E., 76, of Towamencin, died Jan. 6, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Ager Jr. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale.
GINDLESPERGER, LOIS I., 83, formerly of Montgomery Township, died Jan. 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy A. Gindlesperger. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale.
