Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Behm, Douglas D.
Sgt. Douglas D. "Doug" Behm AGE: 28
OF: Media, PA DIED: Suddenly on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Born in Media, PA where he had been a life long resident.
EDUCATION; Graduate Penncrest High School Class of 1999
Attended Delaware County Community College where he was on The National Honor Society
VETERAN: Sergeant in the RECON Division of the United States Marine Corp. He served in Okinawa for 2 ½ years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Doug enjoyed reading, music, old movies and loved and excelled in all sports. He was passionate about high adventure and was involved with skate boarding, snow boarding, scuba diving and mountain biking.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his parents Raymond A. and Sandra (nee Benhart) Behm of Media, PA; One Brother Clifford C. Behm of Moncure, North Carolina; Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Sunday 8:00 p.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Interment Tuesday 1:00 pm in Quantico National cemetery, Quantico, Virginia.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Doug Behm may be given to Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057
Bell, Robert C.
Robert C. Bell AGE: 85 OF: Upland, PA
Died: Wednesday, November 21, 2007
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Freeland, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Upland, PA for 60 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Freeland High School, Freeland, PA
VETERAN: US Army serving during WWII
EMPLOYED: Scott Paper as a Finisher for 44 years.
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Sixty year member of Upland United Methodist Church. The Church played an important role in his life and he was involved in many things including being a member of the Upland Church Choir. Later he attended Parkside United Methodist Church.
Other: He was a man devoted to his family. Enjoyed sports and coached the Chester Suburban Little League.
Father of the late David Bell; Son of the late Clyde B. and Blanche (nee Howey) Bell; Brother of the late Margaret Leipfert; Grandfather of the late Philip Bell.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret N. (nee Oshman) Bell; Two Sons: R. Wayne (Lee) Bell of Swarthmore, PA and Kenneth D. (Linda) Bell of Upland, PA; Two Daughters: Nancy R. (Bob) Stump of Folsom, PA and Marcia N. (Robert) Rogala of Reading, PA; Two Brothers: Clyde Bell of Penfield, New York and Arthur Bell of Freeland, PA; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren, Twelve Great-Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: N/A
Belton, Mike E.
Mike E. Belton AGE: 41
OF: Eddystone, PA DIED: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Taylor Hospital Born in Upland, PA, he had been a life-long resident of Eddystone.
EMPLOYMENT: Truck Driver working for various companies throughout Delaware County
ORGANIZATIONS: Mike was a man devoted to his family and especially loved spending time with his nieces and nephews. A faithful son to his mother and due to her recent illness he has been a wonderful care giver. He had participated in a band and enjoyed playing the drums.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his parents Edward and Bonnie K. (nee Bain) Belton of Eddystone, PA; Two Brothers: Stan (Nora) Belton of Secane, PA and Russell M. Belton of Brookhaven, PA;
His maternal grandfather Jack Bain of Eddystone, PA; Also survived by several Aunts and Uncles.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral service 7:30 pm Friday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 6:00 pm. Interment Eden cemetery, Clearfield County, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Mike Belton may be given to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Suite 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Belton, Bonnie K.
Bonnie K. Belton, 62 of Eddystone, PA
DIED: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Clearfield, PA, she had been a resident of Eddystone for over 35 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Praise Center, Eddystone, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her family and who lived to spoil her five grandchildren.
Mother of the late Michael E. Belton who died on March 17, 2009; Daughter of the late Mary (nee Michaels) Bain who died in 1996.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband of 43 years, Edward T. Belton; Two Sons: Stan (Nora) Belton of Secane, PA and Russel M. Belton of Brookhaven, PA; Her Father: Jack Bain of Eddystone, PA; One Brother: Stan Bain of Oxford, PA; One Sister: Wendy Bain of Eddystone, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral service 7:30 pm Friday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 6:00 pm. Interment Eden cemetery, Clearfield County, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Bonnie K. Belton may be given to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Suite 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Benkert, Irwin G.
DECEASED'S NAME: Irwin G. Benkert AGE: 79
OF: Gradyville, Thornbury Twp, PA DIED: Tuesday, April 1, 2003 after a long illness AT Brinton Manor Nursing Home
BORN IN: Morton, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Worcester Polytechnic Institute Class of 1946 AS Mechanical Engineer
EMPLOYED BY: Worked for various Petroleum and Engineering Companies in Venezuela, South America, Dresher, PA and Houston, Texas.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Kathryn A. Heffner Benkert who died in 1997; He is survived by A Sister: Elizabeth Kane; Three StepSons; Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment Media cemetery, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers donations to your choice of Charity.
Benko, Christine W.
Christine W. "Crissey" Benko AGE: 43
OF: West Nottingham Township, PA formerly of Upper Chichester, PA
DIED: Thursday, October 18, 2007
AT The home of her sister Born: Chester, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Upper Chichester Twp, PA, BEFORE MOVING TO West Nottingham Twp., PA, 6 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Fair Acres as a Nurse's Aide for a number of years, prior to her disability.
She was the daughter of the late Jean W. Benko who died in 1992.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Former Member of St Martin Episcopal Church.
Other: Crissey enjoyed spending time with family, friends and especially her nieces Sarah and Jaden. She loved the beach and watching the Philadelphia Flyers.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Brother and Sister-in-Law: Stephen B. and Karen T. Benko, A Sister and Brother-in-Law: Rachel J. and John H. Ruckle; Nieces Sarah and Jaden L. Ruckle all of Upper Chichester, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA. Friends may call Monday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday after 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Beresford, Harry
DECEASED'S NAME: Harry Beresford AGE: 74
OF: Rose Valley, PA DIED: Saturday, May 10, 2003
AT Sunrise Assisted Living, Middletown Twp., PA
Born: Cheshire, England
EMPLOYMENT: Boeing Vertol AS Metallurgical Engineer Retired 1994
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Beresford enjoyed travelling, woodworking and gardening.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Delaney Beresford; Two Sons: Ian Beresford of Springfield, PA and David Beresford of Middletown Twp., Pa; Two Daughters: Janet Sharer of Malvern, PA and Diane Beresford of Middletown Twp., PA; A Sister: Kathleen Adams of Latchford, England; Also survived by 8 Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 100 N 17th Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
