Obituaries
Bruce J. Carroll
Bruce J. Carroll, 65, a resident of Collingdale, died on July 25th at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby.
Mr. Carroll was employed as a truck driver for various companies most of his life.
He loved riding motorcycles and owned a motorcycle and was a member of the Jam-R Club in South Jersey. He was a person who had an affection for dogs and cats, and was always seen with his dog, “Nubs”. Mr. Carroll especially enjoyed taking trips with his family to Wildwood, N.J.
Mr. Carroll will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was predeceased by his son, Harry Howarth, who died in 2008.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Carroll; his daughters, Maryhelen Stewart of Bear, Delaware and Dawn MacKale of Oxford, Pa.; his son, Craig Carroll of Florida; his brothers, William Carroll of Virginia and Keith Carroll of New York; and his four grandchildren.
His funeral service and burial will be private.
Contributions: To The Spayed Club, 800 Chester Pike, Sharon Hill, Pa. 19079-1400.
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Claudine Wist Staley
Claudine Wist Staley, 94, a resident of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on July 21st 2010 at Christiana Hospital in Christiana, Delaware. Born in 1916 in Philadelphia to the late Aaron and Clara Viol Wist, she lived in most of her life in Glenolden, Pa. before moving to Delaware recently.
Claudine had many passions in her life, including singing, reading, writing, and poetry, but her greatest love was her family. Her husband of 64 years, Russell Staley, preceded her in death in 2001. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Arthur “Buddy” Wist.
Claudine is survived by her daughters, Virginia Staley Eberly of Wilmington, Delaware and Nancy Coutant and her husband Robert of Fort Pierce, Florida; and her son, Ron Staley and his wife Ellen of Herndon, Virginia. She is also survived by her niece, Diane Miller and her husband of Easton, Maryland; her six grandchildren; and her two great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 28th 2010 at 11 A.M. in the Chapel of Arlington Cemetery, 2900 State Road, in Drexel Hill, Pa. 19026. Guests are invited to arrive at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in Arlington Cemetery.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Masonic Home of Delaware, 4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 or to the Glenolden Library, 211 S. Llanwellyn Avenue, Glenolden, Pa. 19036.
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Joan Leslie Schoff
Joan Leslie (nee Effing) Schoff, 83, of Media, formally of Glenolden, died on July 16, 2010 at Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Media, Pa.
Born in Woodbury, New Jersey. Mrs Schoff was a graduate of Lancaster County Day School and Vermont Junior College in Montpelier, Vt. She was a former medical assistant and preschool teacher.
She was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Mabel Effing who were from Lancaster, Pa. at the time of their death and her brother, Gerald Effing, Jr. who was from Helena, Montana at the time of his death.
She is survived by her Three daughters, Karen Cunningham of Teaticket, Massachusetts, Mary Lou Schoff-Atwell of Wilmington, Delaware (formally of Delaware County) and Krista Petherbridge of Secane, Pennsylvania, her Sister-in-law, Eileen Effing of Montana, her seven Grandchildren and her four Great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service and burial will be private. There will not be any visiting hours.
Contributions: In Joan’s memory may be made to: S.P.C.A. of Delaware County, 555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media, Pa. 19063 or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010 Conshohocken, Pa. 19428 would be appreciated.
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Robert Wood
 Robert Wood, 51, a resident of Essington, Tinicum Township and former longtime resident of Glenolden, died on July 12th at his home.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Christine Wood. He grew-up in Glenolden and lived there most of his life until moving to the Essington section of Tnicum Township ten years ago. He was a graduate of Interboro High School.
Mr. Wood enjoyed playing his guitar, and would often compose songs complete with lyrics as he played his guitar. He loved the outdoors, and especially liked to fish whenever he could. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his daughters who were the center of his life.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted father and grandfather.
He is survived by his daughters, Rose Wood of Philadelphia, Kristen Povorotney of Morton, Veronica Wood of Essington; and Kelly Wood of Tallahassee, Florida; his step-son who he helped raise, Mark Roberts of Essington; his brothers, Jack Wood, George Wood, Ken Wood, and Michael Wood; his grandson, Jaxson; and his former wife, Donna Wood Huscher of Pottstown.
His visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His funeral and burial will be private.
Contributions: To The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19153.
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Frank J. Skoczen
Frank J. Skoczen, 48, a resident of Folcroft, died on July 9th at his home.
Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna Lee Skoczen. Mr. Skoczen grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and attended John Bartram High School. He was a resident of Folcroft for the last 14 years.
Mr. Skoczen was employed in the food service industry for many years. He enjoyed rock music and was a drummer in a local band. He enjoyed the outdoors, and especially enjoyed fishing.
Mr. Skoczen was predeceased by his sister, Maryanne Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Fulmele Skoczen; his son, Michael D. Skoczen of Folcroft; his sisters, Patricia Monreal of Colwyn, and Kathy Belmont of Folcroft; his brother, Charles Skoczen of Spring Hill, Florida; and his nieces and nephews.
His memorial service will be held on Thursday at 8 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Thursday from 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
Contributions: To the Educational Fund for Michael D. Skoczen, c/o PNC Bank, 501 Chester Pike, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076.
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John H. Meissner
 John H. Meissner, 85, well known founder and owner of Meissner Chevrolet/GEO/Oldsmobile, Inc. in Glenolden and then Philadelphia, died July 5th at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, he was the son of the late John W. and Grace Baumer Meissner. Mr. Meissner was a resident of the Glen Mills section of Edgmont Township since 1979.
He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy in both the Pacific and European Theaters. He then went into the U.S. Naval Reserves and retired in 1975 after over 32 years of service.
Mr. Meissner was first employed as the General Manager of Pine Belt Chevrolet in Lakewood, N.J. for 20 years.
Mr. Meissner founded Meissner Chevrolet with his late wife, Mary Louise and his two sons, in 1978 in Glenolden, Pa. The dealership moved to Philadelphia in 1990 and added Oldsmobile franchise in 1992 as well as GEO. The dealership, known as Meissner Chevrolet/GEO/Oldsmobile, was very successful as he partnered with his sons, Dave and Doug, to oversee daily operations. The dealership was sold in 2008, but he and his sons continued to operate Meissner Auto Sales in Glenolden where the original dealership was located. During his career, Mr. Meissner had won many national sales awards.
Mr. Meissner was a member of the Chevrolet National Dealer Council, Pa.Zone; the National Automotive Dealers Association DEAC President’s Club, the Auto Trade Association-PA Board of Directors, National Automotive Dealers Executive 20 Group Chevrolet, the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Automotive Association, and the GMAC Dealer Council-PA.
He was also a retired commercial pilot, and was licensed for both single and multi-engine planes.
Mr. Meissner was a member of the Rotary Club of Chester Pike for 29 years and was a member of the Springhaven Club in Wallingford for 20 years. He was a longtime member of Princeton Presbyterian Church, BPO Elks USA for 57 years, and was a Mason, having been a member of Durand Lodge # 179 F&A.M. for 38 years.
Mr. Meissner will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather; and a true gentlemen and friend to all he met.
He is the husband of the late Mary Louise Meissner, who died in 2002.
He is survived by his sons, David Meissner and his wife Denise of Media and Douglas Meissner and his wife Lynne of Media; his sisters, Jane Hall of Portland, Oregon; Margaret Smith of Minneapolis, Minn.: and Ruth Armstrong of Speedway, Indiana; and his grandchildren, Jonathan, Emily, Tara, Alexa, Jenna.
His funeral service will be on Saturday at 11 A.M. at the Princeton Presbyterian Church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, Pa. His visitation will be on Friday evening from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood, Pa. or on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Princeton Presbyterian Church. His entombment will be in the Monticello Mausoleum at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill, Pa. with military honors.
Contributions: To the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, Pa. 19382
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David A. Bort
David A. Bort, 53, a lifelong resident of Norwood, died on June 25th while at work in Glenolden.
Born in Darby, he was raised in Norwood and was a resident of the borough all of his life. He was a 1975 graduate of Interboro High School.
Mr. Bort was employed in the maintenance and security department at the MacDade Mall in Glenolden for the last 35 years.
He was a longtime dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church of Glenolden where he served as a Deacon. He was an avid fan of baseball, and especially was a fan of the Phillies. He was also known for his outstanding collection of baseball memorabilia. Mr. Bort was very proud of his participation in the Delaware County Senior Games, where he competed with his father and his uncle and had won several medals.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, and loved to shoot pool with his family members in is spare time.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted son, brother, and uncle.
He is survived by his parents, Fred C. Bort, Jr. and Delores Novis Bort of Norwood; his brothers, Fred Bort, III of Glenolden and Daniel J. Bort of Middletown, Delaware; his sisters, Shirley Quinn and Diane Skalish both of Glenolden; his uncle, John Bort of Norwood and his aunt, Clara Bort of Prospect Park; and his many nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Marple Township.
Contributions To the First Presbyterian Church of Glenolden, 2 North Chester Pike, Glenolden, Pa. 19036-1804.
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Catherine L. 'Cathy' Gallagher
 Catherine L. “Cathy” Gallagher, 55, a resident of Collingdale, died June 22nd at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Glenolden, she was a resident of Collingdale for the last 26 years. Mrs Gallagher was employed as a supervisor in the Telecommunications Department at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland for the last ten years. She also worked as an operator at the Franklin Mint for 20 years prior to that.
She enjoyed cooking and sewing and many different crafts and always loved to spend time in her beautiful garden. She was always seen with her dog, “Coyote”, at her side. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and daughter and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, William Gallagher; her mother and step-father, Louise Merritt and John Merritt of Delmar, De; her sisters, Florence Coia of King of Prussia, Mary Powers of Laurel, Delaware, and Joanne Bartlewski of Glenolden; her brother, John Ellmore of Brookhaven; and her two step-sisters, her step-brother, several nieces and nephews, and her two God-children.
Her graveside service will be on Monday at 2 P.M. at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel, Delaware with her burial to follow. Her visitation will be on Sunday evening from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood.
Contributions: To the National Kidney Foundation, The Bourse Building, Suite 411, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106.
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John W. Conner, Jr.
John W. Conner, Jr., 66, a resident of Prospect Park and a former resident of Claymont, Delaware where he was raised, died on June 18th at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late John W. and Frances Conner. He was raised in Claymont, Delaware and was a graduate of Claymont High School. Mr. Conner graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was a resident of Prospect Park for the last ten years and lived in Maine and Virginia for a number of years before that.
Mr. Conner was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1967.
He was employed as a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Ship Systems Engineering Station in Philadelphia for the last 10 years and worked for the BIW Company in Maine in the same capacity for 12 years before that. He worked in Virginia and New Jersey years ago before working in Maine.
Mr. Conner belonged to a Masonic Lodge in Delaware and was a Boy Scout leader when he was living in Maine.
A talented artist, he enjoyed drawing in both pen and pencil and was also known for his paintings. He also enjoyed photography in his spare time.
Mr. Conner will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ann Fleischmann Conner; his sons, Sean Banks of Oregon, Justin Conner of Virginia, Bryan Conner of New Jersey, and Douglas F. Leake of Prospect Park; his daughters, Eryn Leake and Mackenzie Ann Leake both of Prospect Park; his brothers, Harvey Conner of Elkton, Maryland and Jamie Bickling of Maryland; and his two grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
Contributions: To St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 128 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074
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James H. Pruett
James H. Pruett, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington, Delaware on June 13, 2010. In his final minutes, his daughter, Lois, held his hand and his son-in-law, Arnold, read from the Book of Psalms. “Jim” was born in Philadelphia and later moved to Lansdowne, Pa with his parents. He attended the old Collingdale High School where he was an excellent student and enjoyed participating in sports.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy on December 8, 1941 and served in the Pacific campaign of World War II. After the war, he was honorably discharged from the Navy in January 1947. He went on to serve eight more years in the U.S. Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1955.
Jim was married on Christmas Day 1942 to the love of his life, Mary Lupoli Pruett. He was an only child but quickly became a “brother” in the Lupoli family. He enjoyed socializing and picnicking with his expanded family. Jim and brothers-in-law Vince and Ernie Lupoli, helped each other build their three residences. The Pruett’s home was built in Upper Chichester, Pa. Brother-in-law John Lupoli is the social director and organizes the family reunions.
After their children married, Jim and Mary lived in Tampa, FL., St. Petersburg, FL., Hack’s Point, MD., St. Augustine, FL., Palm Coast, FL., Chadds Ford, Pa., Magnolia, De., N. Myrtle Beach, S.C., and returned to Wilmington, DE in 2007. They were often kidded by their family for buying and selling homes as if they were playing the game Monopoly.
Jim was a machinist by trade, but also worked for Baldwin Locomotive Works, Sinclair Oil Company, the DuPont Company, and also worked as a real estate agent.
In his spare time he enjoyed watching the Phillies and Eagles on television, bowling, reading, gardening, caring for pets, and improving his homes and keeping the grounds beautiful, in which he took great pride.
Jim was predeceased by his mother, Mae Kelly Pruett, and his father, Elzie Pruett, and his brother-in-law, Vince Lupoli.
Jim is survived by his wife Mary; his older daughter, Lois and her husband Arnold DeMuzio; their daughters, Allison Sheppard (Bob) and Lauren DeMuzio; and two great-grandchildren, Maddie and Eric; and Jim’s younger daughter, Linda and her husband Robert Cochran; and their children, Randy Cochran (Tammy), Whitney (Joe), and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Madison, Sophie, and Ella. He is also survived by brothers-in-law John Lupoli and Ernie Lupoli (Jean); sister-in-law Dorothy, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family is grateful to Delaware Hospice for the care, compassion, and love that Jim received.
Contributions: Donations in James Pruett’s memory may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810-4924 or to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
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Linda J. Irrgang
Linda J. Irrgang, a resident of Folcroft and a former St. George School teacher, died on June 10th at the Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park.
She was born in Altoona, Pa., then moved to Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic High School.
Mrs. Irrgang was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to spend time with her friends and family and especially with her grandchildren.
She was a homemaker while her children were young and later taught students at St. George Catholic School in Glenolden for a number of years.
She was a longtime member of St. George Catholic Church and was a member of the LaSalle Club.
Mrs. Irrgang was the daughter of the late Donald Shoemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Irrgang; her sons, Mark Irrgang of Springfield, Troy Irrgang of Folcroft, and Bret Irrgang of Glenolden; her mother, Marguerite Shoemaker of Folcroft; her sister, Susan Holland of Norwood; and her seven grandchildren and her two great-grandchildren.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9 A.M. at St. George Catholic Church, on Lamont Avenue, in Glenolden. Her visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. Her burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.
Contributions: To Overbrook Friedlander Programs, 1900 Wynnewood Road, Philadelphia, Pa. 19151 www.obs.org
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Joseph N. Vaughn, Jr.
Joseph N. Vaughn, Jr., 91, a lifelong resident of Prospect Park and a life member and former Chief of the Prospect Park Fire Company, died on June 10th at his daughter’s home in Ridley Township.
Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Joseph N. Sr. and Willie Ruth Vaughn. Mr. Vaughn was a resident of Prospect Park all of his life and was a graduate of the former Prospect Park High School.
Mr. Vaughn was employed as a machine tool repairman at Westinghouse for 35 years until his retirement in 1980. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Vaughn was a Life Member and former Chief of the Prospect Park Fire Company. He joined the fire company at age 18 in 1936 and served the fire company over most of his life holding many offices and positions. He served as Fire Chief for a number of years having been appointed in 1956. When he was no longer able to fight fires, he served on the Fire Police for many years. While at Westinghouse, he was an engineer with the Westinghouse Fire Company.
He was a longtime member of Prospect Hill Baptist Church in Prospect Park.
Mr. Vaughn was known as a person who could fix anything, and could always come up with a solution to a problem with some “gadget” he would build or put together. He was a genuine “Jack of all trades”.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a person who dedicated his life to fire service.
Mr. Vaughn was the husband of the late Georgia Marie Vaughn, who died in 1995.
He is survived by his daughters, Diane M. Antcliff of Wallingford; Joyce Hamilton of Prospect Park; and Sherrill A. Domalewski of Folsom, Ridley Township; his son, Joseph N. Vaughn, III of Haverford Township; his 10 grandchildren, and his 17 great-grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 A.M. at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township.
Contributions: May be made to Prospect Hill Baptist Church, 703 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076 or to The Prospect Park Fire Company, 1001 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076.
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Robert 'Bob' K. Deane, Sr.
 Robert K. Deane, 77, of Norwood, Pa., a decorated disabled Korean War Veteran, died peacefully on June 2nd at Bryn Mawr Hospital with God and his family by his side.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Bob loved the sea and sailing. As a young man he joined the Coast Guard which brought him to Philadelphia. While attending a USO event he met a USO hostess, Madeline, soon to become his wife of 55 years.
After their marriage, Bob and Madeline settled in Norwood, Pa. where they raised their four children. He was employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Mrs. Paul’s, the Gulf Oil Refinery and finally Oscar Mayer where he was employed until retirement.
He continued to serve throughout his life. He served the Lord as an active member of the Norwood United Methodist Church for 53 years. He served on his Church Council, he was Judge of Elections, a member of the Pastor Parish Committee, and a member of the Building Committee. Bob attended Albright College where he earned his certification in Christ Servant Ministries. Over the past 15 years he performed Christ Servant Ministry at local churches. Bob served as a Lay member of the Annual Conference and S.E. District Committee on Superintendency. He served the community as a member of the Youth Aid Panel which helped at-risk youth to find the right path in life. He served as the Harbor Master of the Delaware River and as a Marine Surveyor and Engineering Consultant. As Bob loved the sea and sailing, he spent many years as Mate and Skipper for the Norwood Sea Scouts. He enjoyed the annual 17 day cruise with 28 scouts to the off-shore islands of New England. He continued to serve his country as the Commander of the Local Disabled American Veterans, Delaware County PA Chapter 113 and Bob spent countless hours raising funds for the Annual Forget-me-not Campaign for disabled veterans.
Bob was beloved husband, father and grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
He was the son of the late Donald Deane and Florence Thornton Deane, and was the brother of the late James Deane and Joan Huber.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline Elizabeth (nee Tustin) Deane, his son, Robert K. Deane, Jr (deceased daughter-in-law Marie) of Medford Lakes, N.J.; his daughters, Melanie Cooney of Hacks Point, Md., Lorrie (son-in-law, Gary) Leranian of New London, Pa. and Nancy (son-in-law, Charles) McCrosson of Little Torch Key, Fl.; his sister, Sue Bonaventure of Tennessee; his grandchildren, Joshua Cooney and wife Stacy, Stacey Cooney, Amy Cooney, Niki Leranian, Katie Leranian, Gary Leranian; his great-grandchildren: Gabraelle Cooney, Joshua Cooney, Gavin Cooney, Mason Cooney, and Aiden Violette.
His funeral service will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. His visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. and on Wednesday morning from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA. His burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Aston, Pa.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074.
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Joseph J. Huddy, Jr.
Joseph J. Huddy, Jr., 61, a resident of Philadelphia who was raised in Collingdale, Pa.;Died on June 1st at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park, Pa.
Born in Collingdale and raised in Collingdale, he was a 1967 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill. He was a resident of Philadelphia and before that briefly lived in California.
Mr. Huddy was employed by the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections for many years until his retirement in 2006. Before that, he did work for the Department of Public Welfare for a period of time.
He enjoyed trips to the South Jersey shore with his family and friends and was known for his beautiful flowers and his wonderful garden that he enjoyed working in his spare time. He also enjoyed working on various crossword puzzles for relaxation. He will be remembered as a person who was devoted to his family and his many friends.
Mr. Huddy was the son of the late Joseph J. Huddy, and was predeceased by his brother, James J. Huddy, and his sister, Denise M. Sheridan.
He is survived by his loving companion, Richard H. Floyd, Jr. of Philadelphia; his mother, Elizabeth R. Huddy of Collingdale, Pa.; and his sister, Rosemary Huddy of Ardmore, PA.
His funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood, Pa. His visitation will be on Friday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
Contributions: To Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078
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Doyle 'The Harv' Harvey
Doyle “The Harv” Harvey, 64, a longtime resident of the Essington section of Tinicum Township, died on May 31st at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, N.J.
Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Cledith and Vera Harvey. He was a resident of the Essington section of Tinicum Township for most of his life.
Mr. Harvey was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was employed as an auto worker at the Chrysler Plant in Newark, Delaware for 20 years until his retirement. He worked at Westinghouse for a number of years before that.
Mr. Harvey’s great enjoyment was drag racing, and his affectionate nickname, “The Harv” was on the side of his race cars for all to see. He raced at Atco, Cecil County, and Maple Grove among the local tracks and was still racing his cars as recently as last year.
Mr. Harvey also enjoyed hunting, but most of all, he just loved to be around people and he was known by all for his ability to carry the conversation and his wonderful stories.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father and friend to many.
Mr. Harvey is predeceased by his sister, Janice Broomall.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Harvey; his son, Thomas Harvey of Havertown; his brothers, Stanley Harvey of Aston and Harry Harvey of Glen Mills.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Lower Chichester Township.
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Joyce H. Horrox
Joyce H. Horrox, 81, a longtime resident of Essington, Tinicum Township, died on May 29th at The Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation Residence in Prospect Park.
Born in Wisbech Beach, England, Mrs. Horrox was the daughter of the late George and Sarah Slade. She emigrated to this country from England in 1951 and was a resident of the Essington section of Tinicum Township for the last 58 years.
Mrs. Horrox was employed in the housekeeping department at the Ramada Inn in Tinicum for ten years, and prior to that, worked for Control Switch, a division of the Singer Company, in Folcroft for 14 years.
She enjoyed gardening and was especially loved to spend time with her family and friends fishing at the South Jersey shore. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Horrox was the wife of the late Richard Horrox, who died in 2006.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Gaul of Essington, Tinicum Township; her sons, Paul Horrox of Morton and John Horrox of Prospect Park; her sister, Rose Day in England; her brother, Terry Slade in England; and her eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Her memorial service and burial will be private.
Contributions: To the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106.
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David B. Ashenfelter
David B. Ashenfelter, 56, a resident of Rising Sun, Maryland, and a former resident of the Holmes section of Ridley Township, Pa.; died on May 27th at his residence.
Mr. Ashenfelter was born in Coatesville, Pa. and was raised in Holmes and was a 1972 graduate of Ridley High School. He first moved to Elkton, Maryland in 1974 and has been a resident of Rising Sun, Maryland since 1979.
He had been an employee of Delmarva Power for 36 years.
Mr. Ashenfelter was a collector of guns and rare coins and was a federally licensed gun collector. He enjoyed living in Cecil County and will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends.
He is survived by his parents, Charles and Mildred Ashenfelter of Holmes, Pa. and by his brother, Dean Ashenfelter of Riverside, California.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 7th, at 7:30 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood, Pa. A visitation period will be from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
Contributions: Memorial contributions in his name to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004 would be appreciated by the family.
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Dorothy Mae Firlein
Dorothy Mae Firlein, 85, a resident of Rutledge and a former longtime resident of Prospect Park, died on May 17th at The Wallingford Health & Rehabilitation Center in Nether Providence Township.
Born in Scotland County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Gaston and Mattie Tyner. Mrs. Firlein was a resident of Rutledge for the last eighteen months, having lived in Prospect Park for 36 years prior to that.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her extensive family.
Mrs. Firlein was the wife of the late Ernest H. Firlein, Jr., who died in 1999. She was also predeceased by her granddaughter, Athena Collison.
She is survived by her sons, John W. Collison of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Paul Firlein of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester Township; her daughter, Sandra S. Goetsch of Rutledge; her brothers and sisters; and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her great-great-grandchildren.
Her graveside service will be held on Thursday at 11 A.M. at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, on West Chester Pike, in Marple Township. Her burial to follow in Glenwood Memorial Gardens.
Contributions: To The Wallingford Health & Rehabilitation Center, 115 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, Pa. 19086
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Shirley E. Knowlton Bylone
 Shirley E. Knowlton Bylone, 77, a resident of Ridley Park who worked as a bus aide for the Ridley School District, died on April 21st at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Wilhelm. Mrs. Bylone was a resident of Ridley Park since 2004, having lived in Delaware County for all of her life.
Mrs. Bylone worked as a bus aide for the Ridley School District for 14 years until becoming ill.
Mrs. Bylone enjoyed doing crochet work in her spare time and was know for her beautiful work, and she loved to dance as well. She enjoyed taking day trips to the shore with her husband whenever she could, many times totally unplanned; they just would pack up and go.
Most of all, she will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Knowlton. She was also predeceased by two sons-in-law, Harold W. "Smitty" Smith, III and John Harrison.
She is survived by her husband, Ernest G. Bylone, Sr.; her daughters, Linda S. Nichols of Collingdale, Barbara J. Smith of Cape Coral, FL., Debra A. Harrison of Folsom, Ridley Township, and Dolores T. Rouse of Clifton Heights; her sons, Robert T. Knowlton of West Chester, Richard D. Knowlton of Cherry Hill, N.J., and John G. Knowlton of Cape Coral, FL.; her step-son, Ernest G. Bylone, Jr. of Turnersville, N.J.; her stepdaughter, Terri Parnell of South Philadelphia; her sister, Dolores Hutchinson of Philadelphia, Pa.; her 18 grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; her 10 step-grandchildren; and her 23 step-great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be private.
Contributions: To Olivet Presbyterian Church,1001 Washington Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076.
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Marguerite H. Suiter
 Marguerite H. Suiter, 89, died on January 10th at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, where she had resided since August 2008. Prior to that, she lived for 15 years at Llanfair House apartments in Ardmore, and for 32 years in Springfield, Delaware County.
Born in South Philadelphia in 1920, “Margie” was the daughter of the late Frank G. Hoag, printer, and Margaret Kelly Hoag. The Hoag family lived 40 years in Stonehurst, St. Cyril’s Parish. Marguerite Hoag was a proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High, Class of 1938, and attended many reunions.
In 1944 she married Warren J. Suiter of Upper Darby. They were together for 41 years until Mr. Suiter’s death in 1985. He was an accountant, with his own business in Havertown; she was for many years his assistant and office manager. After his death, she worked for several years at Martindale’s health food store in Springfield.
She was an avid golfer and bowler who played both until age 78. From 1971 to 2008, she was a member of Overbrook Golf Club. She is remembered for her high energy level, spontaneity and irrespressible optimism. She loved to socialize, dance, and sing, and knew the lyrics to hundreds of show tunes and popular songs. Her favorite song in recent years was “The Best Is Yet to Come.”
She is survived by her son, John Suiter of Media; her sister, Virginia Harmon of Little Silver, New Jersey; and her brother Frank, of Hatfield Township; as well as a core group of loyal girl friends, several of whom she had remained close with for more than 70 years.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 17th at 11 A.M. at St. Kevin’s Catholic Church, 200 West Sproul Road, in Springfield, her parish church from 1962 to 1993. Burial will follow at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery on Sproul Road in Marple Township.
Contributions: Memorial contributions to The Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 would be appreciated.
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Anne R. Goldsborough
 Anne R. Goldsborough, 73, a resident of Norwood for most of her life, died on April 7th at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Rob Roy and Marjorie Rex. Mrs. Goldsborough was a 1954 graduate of the former Glen-Nor High School, where she Salutatorian of her Class.
She was employed for ten years as an assistant manager for the former Fidelity Bank in Lansdowne; and then went to work as a secretary for the Interboro School District in the Pupil Services Department from 1976 to 1989.
Mrs. Goldsborough loved doing all kinds of craft work, and her wonderful talents could be seen in examples of her work, including her string art boats, angels she had made, and her beautiful glass flower center pieces. She had a fondness for animals, but especially cared for cats. She loved her family trips to Ocean City, N.J. Most of all, she will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mrs. Goldsborough was a longtime and dedicated member of the Norwood United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Goldsborough; her daughter, Patricia Kelso of Claymont, Delaware; her son, Glenn Goldsborough of Norwood; her sister, Doris Schutte of West Chester; her brothers, Robert Rex of Newtown Square and Richard Rex of Broomall; and her grandchildren, Danny, Kevin, and Sarah; and her nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:30 A.M. at the Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the church. Her burial will be private.
Contributions: To Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074.
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Martin R. 'Marty' Wright
 Martin R. “Marty” Wright, 49, a resident of Prospect Park and former resident of Folcroft, died on April 6th at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park.
Mr. Wright was a resident of Prospect Park for the last 15 years, and lived in Folcroft for 20 years prior to that. He was a graduate of the former Sharon Hill High School. He worked in construction and roofing for a number of years, and before that worked in auto sales, was a long distance truck driver for a period of time, and was in retail sales at Sears.
He loved fishing and enjoyed playing golf whenever he could and loved all kinds of music and was a very good dancer. He followed Eagles football and was an avid fan. He had a true passion for animals and their care, and most of all, he loved being around people and had a thirst for life. He will be remembered for his energy and spirit and his devotion to his family and friends.
He was the son of the late Martin R. Wright.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Patricia and Frank Jackalous of Prospect Park; his sisters, Patricia Wright and Dara Peditto; his aunt and uncle, Lorraine and Bob Walker; and his niece, Anna Wright Peditto.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 A.M. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, on Mohawk Avenue, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Friday from 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the church. His burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.
Contributions: Made to Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078.
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Charles E. McCauley
Charles E. McCauley, 84, a resident of Avalon, N.J. and a former resident of Glenolden, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 5th, 2010.
He was a graduate of Drexel University and was employed at Sun Shipbuilding from 1952 to 1969 working as a draftsman and then project engineer. Mr. McCauley retired to Avalon, N.J. in 1986 after 20 years of civil service as a Naval Architect with the U.S. Navy Department in Washington, D.C.
He was predeceased by his son, Charles E. McCauley, III.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Mekenney McCauley; his three grandchildren and his two great-grandchildren.
His memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 13th at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
Contributions: Made to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
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Frank P. Witmer, Jr.
 Frank P. Witmer, Jr., 95, a 69 year resident of Prospect park, died peacefully in his sleep on Easter morning, April 4th, at his home.
Born in East Orange, N.J., he spent his childhood years in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. and graduated From Lower Merion High School where he played football, and from the University of Pennsylvania where he lettered in Lightweight Crew and received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1936. He was a licensed Professional Engineer and devoted his career to designing large power plants all over the world for the Kuljian Corporation of Philadelphia (an engineering consulting firm.)
He devoted all his after-work energies to his love of football and his inherent character-building for the youth of Delaware County. In 1948, he founded the Prospect Park Termites boys’ football teams in his back yard and, almost immediately, began winning championships across the county and across the state. As a result of his efforts, the Termites are now in their 62nd straight year with 6 football teams and cheerleader squads. After retiring, in 1977, he continued as an avid fan of all Termites and Interboro sports teams, often being honored with halftime pep talk duties for the last 32 years.
He has received many awards and recognition throughout his coaching career, including having the Prospect Park municipal field re-named the “Frank P. Witmer Field” in 1968, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Interboro School District with his wife Peg in 1998, induction into the Interboro Hall of Fame with his wife in 2000, and the 2004 Youth League Award from the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. As a testimony to his life and contributions to the youth of our community, he is beloved by so many of the area’s youth and adults (many high school sports coaches are graduated Termites) for having contributed so much to providing opportunities and life-long lessons for our kids.
He was a devoted Episcopalian for over 90 years, and served several terms on the Vestry at St. James Episcopal Church in Prospect Park.
Mr. Witmer was predeceased by his son, Frank Witmer, III.
He is survived by his wife and constant companion, Peggy Witmer, to whom he was happily married for 71 years; his son, Thomas Witmer and his wife Frances of Seneca, S.C.; his daughter-in-law Joan G. Gombar and her husband Bernard of Thornton, Pa.; his five grandchildren, Deborah J. Rausher of Roaring Branch, Pa., Cynthia W. Schofield of Kennett Square, Pa., laura S. Witmer-Gautsch of Eden Prairie, M.N., Frank E. Witmer of Exton, Pa., and Thomas H. Witmer, Jr. of Epping, NH and their families. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 10th at 10:30 A.M. at St. James Episcopal Church, 11th & Lincoln Avenues in Prospect Park, Pa. Friends may call on Friday, April 9th, from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. and from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township.
Contributions may be made to The Frank P. Witmer, Jr. Memorial Fund,St. James Episcopal Church, 732 11th Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076 or to The Frank P. Witmer, Jr. Memorial Fund, Prospect Park Termites, 637 14th Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076.
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Helen Runk Kline
Helen Runk Kline, 83, of Lexington, Ky., died on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. A retired school teacher, she was a native of Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Pierce Runk. A brother, Donald Runk, preceded her in death.
Surviving are her son, Bruce Kline, of Lexington, Ky; grandson, Christopher Kline; daughter-in-law Pat Kline of Lexington; nephews, Kevin Runk, of Pennsylvania and David Runk, of California; and a sister-in-law, Margie Runk of Coatesville, Pa.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Lexington, Ky; where the funeral service was conducted on Monday, April 5th. Interment will be held on Monday, April 12th at 2:30 P.M. at the New Cathedral Cemetery, in Philadelphia, Pa.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, P.O. Box 13155, Lexington, KY. 40511
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Patricia Ann Tichy
 Patricia Ann Tichy, 70, a resident of Dover, Delaware and a former resident of Sharon Hill, died on March 31st at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware.
Born in Pennsylvania, she was a resident of Dover, Delaware for the last two years, having lived in Northeast, Maryland and Folcroft before that. She was a resident of Sharon Hill for 21 years before moving to Folcroft.
Mrs. Tichy enjoyed reading in her spare time, but most of all, enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was the wife of the late John C. Tichy, who died in 1994. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann Bacher of Newport, Delaware; her son, John C. Tichy, Jr. of Seattle, Washington; her eight grandchildren, and her two great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.Her burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill.
Contributions: To the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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Tameka Romona Strickland
Tameka Romona Strickland, 36, a lifelong resident of Chester, died on March 18th at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park.
Born in Chester, she was a resident of the city all of her life. She loved to travel, and enjoyed meals surrounded by her family and friends. Most of all, spending time with her children and family was most important to her.
She is survived by her children, Kevin Strickland of Atlanta, Georgia, Kiarah Strickland, Keasiah Strickland, Khaliyah Strickland, and Amani Strickland all of Chester; her mother, Iyonne Strickland of Chester; her father, Ronnie Coleman of Chester; her brothers, James Swift of Chester and Ronnie of Chester; her loving companion who cared for her, Anthony P. Newman of Chester; and aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service and burial will be private.
Contributions: To Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078.
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Helen V. Parris
Helen V. Parris, 72, a resident of Glenolden and former resident of South Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at home on March 17th. She smiled and laughed with her daughter at a picture of her grandson, went up the stairs, and the Lord took her.
She was born in Philadelphia on October 29th, 1937. She attended Philadelphia Public Schools, but went to work at age sixteen to help the family financially. She was married at age twenty-one to John L. Parris. They had three children, Janet, Christopher, and Domenick. Mr. Parris predeceased her in 1971.
Mrs. Parris was also predeceased by her parents, George and Helen Hadlock; and by her sisters, Jane Davis and Bootsie Collings, and her brothers, George and Benjamin Hadlock.
Mrs. Parris was known as the “Baby Lady” in her South Philadelphia neighborhood She was a foster parent for Catholic Social Services and she cared for over one hundred infants who were either awaiting adoption or a return to their parents.
She moved to Glenolden in 1988 and thoroughly enjoyed living there. She re-entered the work force soon after moving to Delaware County as a waitress in the MacDade Mall. She had legions of loyal customers who loved her sharp wit and great service. If you were a regular, you usually heard her trademark, “Yo Babe, Over here.” She retired due to declining health in 2006.
She was loved by her children, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, her sister Judy Siebert of Virginia; her brother-in-law Fred, and her extended family in Virginia.She loved her grandson, Domenick, with every bit of her heart and soul. Even though she only had two and a half years with him, Mom-Mom poured a lifetime of love, devotion and caring into him.
She was a great mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, and will be sadly missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, Janet White of Glenolden; her sons, Christopher Parris of South Philadelphia and Domenick Parris of Philadelphia; her sister, Judith Siebert of Virginia; and her six grandchildren, niece, and her nieces nephews, cousins, and her extended family in Virginia.
Her funeral service and burial will be private.
Contributions: To the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, Pa. 19382.
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Marie L. Eiserman
 Marie L. Eiserman, 86, a resident of the Pocopson Home in Pocopson Township and a former longtime resident of Norwood; died on March 16th at Chester County Hospital in West Chester.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Marie Eiserman.Miss Eiserman was a 1942 graduate of the former Glen-Nor High School.
She was employed as a rail traffic manager for the Soo Line Railroad in their Philadelphia office for many years until her retirement.
Miss Eiserman was a longtime member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norwood. Among the things she enjoyed most in life was reading and her love of travel with her friends and family.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted daughter, sister, and aunt.
Miss Eiserman is predeceased by her brother, Teddy Eiserman.
She is survived by her brother, Horace John “Jack” Eiserman of Sharon Hill; her sister, Nancy Kelly of Lincoln University; and her nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, on Chester Pike and Winona Ave., in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. Her burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill.
Contributions: To Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074 or to Community of Love Lutheran Church, 117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, Pa. 19363.
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Catherine Anne 'Cathy' Burch
Catherine Anne “Cathy” Burch, 40, a resident of the Lester, Tinicum Township and former resident of Philadelphia, died on March 15th at her residence.
Born in Lower Merion Township, she was a resident of the Lester section of Tinicum Township for the last six years, having lived in West Philadelphia most of her life before that.
Miss Burch loved all kinds of animals, but especially loved cats and dogs, and would go out of her way to care for them whenever she could. She was also an avid Phillies fan and followed their games every day during the season.
She was devoted to her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Miss Burch was the daughter of the late Anna C. Burch, who died in 2006.
She is survived by her father, Michael J. Burch of Lester, Tinicum Township; her sister, Nancy Burch Nelson of Conshohocken; her aunt, Gloria DiBattista of Lester, Tinicum Township; and her nieces, nephews, and her great-niece.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood.Her visitation will be on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be private.
Contributions: To the Delaware County S.P.C.A., 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, Pa. 19063.
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Elizabeth 'Betty' Johnston
 Elizabeth “Betty” Johnston, 92, a resident of Glenolden and former resident of Southwest Philadelphia who was proud of her Scottish heritage, died on March 13th at the Conner-Williams Nursing Home in Ridley Park. .
Born in Paisley, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Lawson. Mrs. Johnston emigrated to this country from Scotland in 1948. She was a resident of Glenolden for the last 12 years, having lived in Southwest Philadelphia for many years prior to that.
Mrs. Johnston was a proud member and past Chief Daughter of The Daughters of Scotia Lady Hendenson Lodge # 245 of Ardmore, Pa. an organization of women of Scottish descent.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who especially enjoyed spending time with children and grandchildren.
Mrs. Johnston is the wife of the late Adam Johnston, who died in 1983.
She is survived by her sons, George Johnston of Woolwich Township, N.J., Lawson Johnston of Pittsburgh, Pa., Adam Johnston, Jr. of Prospect Park, and Robert Johnston of Secane; her ten grandchildren; and her eleven great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia.
Contributions: May be made in Betty’s memory to Conner-Williams Nursing Home, 105 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078.
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Nettie Bondarchuk
Nettie Bondarchuk, 90, a longtime resident of Essington, Tinicum Township, who was known for her ceramics and china painting, died on March 11th at her residence.
Born in Mattituck, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alexandre and Stephanie Bonkoski. She was a longtime resident of Essington, Tinicum Township.
Mrs. Bondarchuk was very skilled and talented in ceramics and china painting, and maintained a ceramics studio in her home where she taught classes for many years. She is known for her beautiful ceramics and china painting with the markings, “Made by Nettie” to identify them. Mrs. Bondarchuk was very active in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and many of her former girl scouts have a piece of ceramics made in her classes.
Mrs. Bondarchuk and her late husband always enjoyed polka dancing; celebrating their heritage with their family and many friends.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mrs. Bondarchuk is the wife of the late James Bondarchuk, who died in 2008. She is also predeceased by her two sons, James Bondarchuk and Kenneth Bondarchuk.
She is survived by her daughters, Christine Novelli of King of Prussia and Kathleen DiDomenico of West Chester; her sister, May Thilberg of Greenport, NY; and her three grandchildren, Lauren Novelli and Michael and Nicholas DiDomenico.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 A.M. at St. Margaret Mary Alocoque Church, Wanamaker Ave. and Gov. Printz Blvd., in Essington. Her visitation will be on Monday from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. Her burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.
Contributions: May be made to the Tinicum Township Fire Co., 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington, Pa. 19029 or to the Alzheimers Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106.
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William Francis Welch III
 William Francis Welch, III, 61, a resident of Audubon, New Jersey, died on March 5th at a dear, close friend’s home in Media, Pennsylvania after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Welch, known as Bill, Billy, or Father Bill, was born in Syracuse, New York on March 8th, 1948, the son of the late Veronica and William Welch.
Mr. Welch was a Vietnam War veteran and served his country in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1970. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s University.
Mr. Welch was ordained as a Catholic priest on May 28th, 1981 at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Wilmington, Delaware. Known as Father Bill, he was an associate priest at Saint John Holy Angel Parish from 1981 to 1983 and from 1983 to 1985 at Saint Helena Parish of Wilmington, Delaware. He was a Teacher of Theology at Saint Marks High School from 1985 to 1987.
He joined CDI Corporation in Philadelphia where he worked as Vice-President of Operations. After Mr. Welch’s 20 year assignment ended with CDI, he worked as a Training Design Engineer at Comcast Corporation.
Mr. Welch was a humble priest and a beautiful, beloved, trustworthy friend to many. He never met a stranger, brightened the room as soon as he entered and always allowed everyone to feel proud as the individual they were.
He is predeceased by his siblings, Steven, Tommy, and Deborah.
Mr. Welch is survived by his sister, Judy Littlefield of California.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 6th, at 4 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. A visitation period will be at the funeral home from 3 P.M. to 4 P.M. Burial will be private at a later date.
Contributions: Memorial contributions made in Bill’s name to The Hospice and Homecare Foundation, One Radnor Corporate Center, Suite 400, 100 Matsonford Road, Radnor, Pa. 19087 would be appreciated.
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Alma M. Young
Alma M. Young, 81, a resident of Drexel Hill and a lifelong resident of Chester, died on March 3rd at her residence.
Born in Chadds Ford, she was the daughter of the late John Jack and Evelyn Krider. Mrs. Young was a resident of Chester for most of her life.
She was employed as a licensed registered nurse at Crozer-Chester Medical Center for many years until her retirement.
Mrs. Young always had a great sense of humor and lived her life to the fullest. She was also very fond of animals and cared for them whenever she could. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Mrs. Young was predeceased by her brother, John Krider, and her sisters, Elizabeth Ambler, Mary Barksdale, and Ruth DiStellio.
She is survived by her son, Robert Worrell; her sister, Dorothy Krider of Providence, Rhode Island; and her nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service and burial will be private.
Contributions: To Vitas Hospice, 1740 Walton Road, Suite 100, Blue Bell, Pa. 19422.
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Valeria T. Catona
 Valeria T. Catona, 91, a resident of Pompano Beach, Florida and a former longtime resident of the Woodlyn section of Ridley Township, died on March 1st in Pompano Beach.
Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Catona lived in the Woodlyn section of Ridley Township for over 50 years before moving to Florida.
She was the co-owner of Johnny’s Hamburgers formerly located in Ridley Township.
Mrs. Catona was pre-deceased by her husband, John J. Catona, Sr. who died in 1998.
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Annette C. Hannum of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware; her beloved son with whom she lived, John F. Catona of Pompano Beach, Florida; her three grandchildren; her six great-grandchildren; and her great-great Grandson.
Her visitation will be held on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. Her burial will be private at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.
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Alma H. Reese
Alma H. Reese, 87, a lifelong resident of Norwood, died on February 11th at the Wallingford Health & Rehabilitation Center in Nether Providence Township.
Born in Hatboro, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ethel Beans. She was a resident of Norwood for most of her life.
Mrs. Reese was a self-employed hairdresser and ran her shop out of her home in Norwood for many years until her retirement.
She was an avid bingo player, and played with many groups at many locations throughout the area. She was a member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post #7213 in Norwood.
Mrs. Reese and her friends loved to camp at various locations in the tri-state area and called their group, the No-Nay-Mee Campers.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Reese is the wife of the late Horace B. Reese, who died in 1991. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Cornell and Tim Reese and her sisters, Ruth Feidler, Evelyn Ostrander and Doris McAlarney.
She is survived by her daughters, Denise Wood of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester and Cindy Sterns of Folsom, Ridley Township; her sisters, Florence Coleman of Doylestown and Emma Mack of Lansdale; her brother, Alan Beans of Richboro, Pa.; her five grandchildren and her ten great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Marple Township.
Contributions: To Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074.
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Laura M. Wolfe
Laura M. Wolfe, 82, a longtime resident of Norwood, died on February 8th at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Laura Filgate.
Mrs. Wolfe was employed as a supervisor for Wyeth Laboratories for 37 years until her retirement in 1986. She was a longtime member of Norwood United Methodist Church and was active at one time with the St. Gabriel’s Church Seniors Group.
Mrs. Wolfe is the wife of the late Harold S. Wolfe.
She is survived by her many friends and her church family.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township.
Contributions: Memorial contributions may be sent to the Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074
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Steven F. McLaughlin
Steven F. McLaughlin, 52, a resident of Prospect Park and a former resident of Coatesville, died on February 6th at the Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Philadelphia, he was raised in Norwood and attended Interboro High School. He lived in Prospect Park for a period of time before moving to Coatesville. He lived in Coatesville for a period of time before recently moving back to Prospect Park.
He was employed as a postal worker with the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years. Mr. McLaughlin loved music, and was very talented playing songs on his guitar. He often took comfort reading his Bible whenever he could.
He was a member for a period of time at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in West Chester.
He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends.
He is the son of the late Frank and Mildred McLaughlin.
He is survived by his daughters, Rosemary McLaughlin of Yeadon, Jessica McLaughlin of New Castle, Del., Kristina Gelety Folsom, Ridley Township, and Jennifer McLaughlin Pensacola, FL, his son, Steven McLaughlin of West Chester; his former wife, Maryanne Holland of Chattanooga, TN; and his grandchildren, Isabella and Liam.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 1 P.M. at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Thursday from 12 Noon to 1 P.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township.
Contributions: The Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, Pa. 19147.
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Charles W. Twesten, III
 Charles W. Twesten, III, 88, a resident of the Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill, Pa. and a former Norwood resident, died on February 5th at the Masonic Village.
Mr. Twesten was born in 1921 in Norwood to the late Marion and Charles Twesten. He was a graduate of the Glen Nor High School, Class of 1939. He was an active member of the Episcopal Church and attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Norwood until 1993 when he moved to Williamstown, N.J. and became a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Glassboro, N.J. In 2004, he and his wife returned to Pennsylvania and took up residence at the Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Mr. Twesten was a proud member of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II in England and Casablanca. He served with the 8th Air Force, 303rd Bomb Group Mechanical Ground Crew maintaining B-17 bombers.
Upon his discharge from the Armed Services in 1945, Mr. Twesten joined his father in the Twesten Plumbing and Heating Business and married his wife, Inez. They were married 64 years. He became sole proprietor of the business upon his father’s death in 1951. In 1972, Mr. Twesten retired from his own plumbing business and worked for the Interboro School District, maintaining its plumbing and heating systems. He retired from the Interboro School District in 1984.
Mr. Twesten was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge and attended meetings at the Prospect Lodge #578 in Prospect Park. He was also a lifetime member of the John Wesley Cross Post #578 of the American Legion and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, LeVan Smith Raibley Post #7213. He was an active member of the Norwood 4th of July Association for many years, and in 1985 the Borough honored him with the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Inez B. Twesten of the Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill; his daughter, Judith Rehm of Chester Heights; his son, Robert Twesten of Tucson, AZ; his four grandchildren, Glenn Eckard of Springfield, Mark Eckard of Wilmington, DE, Carolyn Twesten of Hillsborough, NC, and Dana Twesten of Sunnyside, NY; and his three great-grandchildren, David and Justin Eckard Of Springfield, and Campbell Olivia Eckard of Wilmington, DE.
His funeral service will be held on Friday, Feb. 12th, at 12 Noon at The Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Friday, Feb. 12th from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
Contributions: To the Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill, 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, Pa. 19444.
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Dorothy P. 'Dot' Ford
Dorothy P. “Dot” Ford, 76, a resident of West Wildwood, N.J. and a former resident of Ridley Park and Prospect Park, died on January 31, 2010 at the Courthouse Convalescent Center in Cape May Court House, N.J.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in Tinicum Township, Mrs. Ford was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dorothy Forte. She was a resident of West Wildwood, N.J. since 1997, having lived in Ridley Park for 20 years before that and ten years in Prospect Park prior to that.
Mrs. Ford was an avid bowler, and bowled with leagues at Ridley Lanes while living in Ridley Park and then with leagues at Wildwood Lanes while living at the shore.
She loved to take trips to Wildwood with her family and it was her great desire to live there. She and her husband, Tom, moved there in 1997 much to her delight.
Mrs. Ford was known for her talent working with ceramics. She enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, and always enjoyed dining out with her family and friends.
She was devoted to her family, and her greatest love was spending time with her husband, her children, and her grandchildren.
Mrs. Ford was the mother of the late Thomas S. Ford, Jr., who died in 1974. She was also predeceased by a sister, Margaret Ziegler.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Thomas S. Ford; her son, Robert Ford of Reading, Pa.; her daughter, Diane Carpenter of Springfield; her sisters, Joan Maffei of Essington and Benay Forte of Quakertown; and her six grandchildren and her great-granddaughter.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 9th, at 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2130 Franklin Avenue, in Morton. Her visitation will be on Saturday from 8:30 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the church. Her burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Lower Chichester Township.
Contributions: To St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942
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Helen V. Sherman
Helen V. Sherman, 77, a resident of Plush Mills Senior Living in Wallingford, Nether Providence Township, and a former longtime resident of Ridley Park, died on January 1st at her residence.
Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Myron and Vera Sowiak. Mrs. Sherman was a resident of Plush Mills Senior Living for the last year, having lived in Ridley Park for 55 years before that.
Mrs. Sherman was employed as a ticket agent at the Ridley Park Train Station for 26 years until her retirement.
She was an active member of the Ridley Park Seniors, and was a talented painter primarily using watercolors. She was an excellent gardener and was known for her beautiful flowers in her garden. Mrs. Sherman was always seen enjoying the company of her cat.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Sherman was the mother of the late David Murray.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Torelli of West Grove, Pa.; her brother, Milton Sowiak of Mercerville, N.J.; and her two grandchildren, Daniel Torelli and Lisa Torelli-Sauer.
Her funeral service ill be held on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation ill be on Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Lower Chichester.
Contributions: To the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 202, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107.
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Katherine 'Kay' Rodgers Abrams
 Katherine “Kay” Rodgers Abrams, a lifelong resident of Prospect Park and an active choir member, died on December 31st at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Middletown.
Born in Glenolden, Mrs. Abrams was a resident of Prospect Park for more than 80 years. She was a 1939 graduate of Prospect park High School and a was a member of the Alumni Association.
She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Ridley Park for over 20 years. Prior to that, and from childhood, she was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Prospect Park. Mrs. Abrams loved music and was gifted with a pretty contralto voice. She shared that gift, singing in the choir of both churches for most of her adult life. Mrs. Abrams also served as a Taylor Hospital volunteer for several years.
She was the widow of her beloved husband William “Bill” Abrams who died in 1988; was the daughter of the late Minnie B. and John R. Rodgers, Sr.; and was sister of her late brothers, Edward Rodgers who died in infancy, John R. Rodgers, Jr., The Reverend Kenneth R. Rodgers, and Harry B. Rodgers.
Mrs. Abrams will be remembered fondly by her children for her love and devotion as their mother and as wife to her husband, Bill.
She is survived by her daughter Joyce Abrams Bernasz and her son, Rodger E. Abrams.
Her memorial service and eucharist will be held on Saturday, January 9th, at 10 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, Sellers Avenue and Nevin Street, in Ridley Park. Her visitation will be immediately following the service in the Deppich Room of Christ Church. Her burial will be private in the Christ Church Memorial Garden at a later date.
Contributions: To Christ Church, 104 Nevin Street, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 or to Taylor Hospital, 175 E. Chester Pike, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 or to Caring Hospice Services, 400 Commerce Drive, Suite C, Fort Washington, Pa. 19034.
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David M. Epright
 David M. Epright, 54, a resident of Folsom, Ridley Township and of New London, Connecticut, died on December 30th at his residence in Connecticut.
Mr. Epright was a graduate of Ridley High School, Class of 1973, a graduate of Widener University, Class of 1977, and a graduate of McGill University in Montreal in 1979 with a Masters in Business Administration.
Mr. Epright was an international traveler and worked as a marketing and general manager of overseas operation of a number of large, well known, multi-national corporations. More recently, he has been involved with real estate and is the owner of Gatehouse Farm.
He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and the challenge of running his business. He will be remembered as a person who was devoted to his family and his friends.
Mr. Epright was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth H. Epright.
He is survived by his father, Matthew S. Epright; his brothers, Alan Epright with Sue Ladislaw and Gary Epright with Kristine; his sister, Lisa Fielding with James; his dear friend, Mok Yee Kwong; his nieces, Mary Towle-Hilt with David and Elizabeth Epright; his nephew, Matthew Epright; his uncles, Albin Tkacz with Marjorie and Paul Tkacz with Joan; his cousins, Nancy Browne with Allen, and Betsy Lee and her Children, Anna and Laura.
His funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 3 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Wednesday from 2 P.M. to 3 P.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
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Mary Elizabeth Ewachiw-Graefe
 Mary Elizabeth Ewachiw-Graefe,83, a longtime resident of Secane, died at her home and went to be with the Lord on December 22nd.
Raised in Milmont Park, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Mary Krayak. Mary’s schooling began at Our Lady of Peace in Milmont Park and continued at Notre Dame in Moylan. She worked at Baldwin’s Locomotive Parts in Eddystone; as a secretary for Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne; as a bookkeeper for RCA in Collingdale; and lastly, as an accounts receivable clerk for The Society of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters in Malvern and formerly in Media, retiring in 1997 after 28 years.
Mary loved to laugh. Her kindness and concern for others was deeply rooted both in her personality and in her spirituality. She thoroughly enjoyed her personal outreach program, mailing weekly handwritten cards of Christian encouragement to an ever growing list of friends. She volunteered extensively in retirement. Her assigned work as a reading tutor at Westbrook Park Elementary School, through The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, gave her special joy and many new children and teaching friends. And, as she loved music and her husband so, she became something of an informal “PR Manager” for the Sousa Band that he is involved with; selling their CD’s during performances. She especially loved God, people, gardening, traveling, and reading. Mostly, she will be remembered for her loving devotion to her husband, daughters and family, and to the countless sons and daughters she “adopted in her heart.”
Mary was predeceased by her sister, Alberta Newsome; and her two brothers, Joseph Morton Krayak and Frank Krayak.
Mary is survived by her husband, Paul Graefe, Jr; and her daughters, Mary Ann Glinske of Glenmoore, Joan Lind of Thornhurst, Diane Witt of Hartselle, AL, and Terry Favre of San Jose, CA; her ten grandchildren; and her four great-grandchildren.
The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 29th, at 1 P.M. at the Folsom Church of Christ, located at 4th Ave and Tasker St, in Folsom, Pa. Her burial will be private.
Instead of flowers, if you wish to contribute to a place near and dear to Mary’s heart, it would be: Delaware Valley Christian Camp, Attention: Mr. Doug Edwards, 33 Camp Road, Douglassville, Pa. 19518.
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Charles E. McIntyre
Charles E. McIntyre, 86, a resident of Rio Grande, N.J. and a former longtime resident of Tinicum Township, died on December 19th at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park.
Born in Tinicum Township, he was the son of the late David and Catherine McIntyre. He was a resident of Rio Grande, N.J. for the last 20 years, having lived in Tinicum Township for many years prior to that.
He was employed in construction for many years until his retirement.
Mr. McIntyre enjoyed blue grass music, and played the dobro (flat guitar) with various blue grass groups in the area. He loved taking trips to the race track to bet on the horses, and then in his later years he enjoyed trips to the casinos in Atlantic City. While living in South Jersey, he was always seen going fishing with friends and family.
Mr. McIntyre was the husband of the late Roberta McIntyre. He was also predeceased by a grandson, Charles L. McIntyre, Jr.
He is survived by his sons, Charles L. McIntyre of Cochranville, Pa. and Lewis McIntyre of Linwood, Lower Chichester; his sister, Catherine Matuliewich of Tinicum Township; his four grandchildren and his three great-grandchildren.
His funeral service and interment will be private.
Contributions: To Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078.
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Evelyn Davis Sheppard
Evelyn Davis Sheppard, 81, a resident of the Woodbury Mews Assisted Living Community in Woodbury, N.J., and a former longtime Prospect Park resident, died on December 16th at her residence.
Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Florence Davis. Mrs. Sheppard worked with her late husband, Bill, for many years at Davis Motor Parts on Chester Pike in Prospect Park where she was a secretary; and then continued in that capacity when her husband took ownership of the store as Sheppard’s Motor Parts. They both retired fives later.
Mrs. Sheppard and her husband enjoyed many years at their vacation home at the Woodlands Camping Resort in Elkton, Maryland.
Mrs. Sheppard enjoyed knitting and sewing for her family, but most of all, will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is the wife of the late William “Bill” John Paul Sheppard, to whom she was married for 59 years.
She is survived by her sons, William E. Sheppard of Swedesboro, N.J. and Robin D. Sheppard of Norwood; her sister, Elva Schuler; and her grandchildren; Michelle and Christopher.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. Her visitation will be on Tuesday from 8:30 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park in East Whiteland Township.
Contributions: To the Woodbury Mews Assisted Living Community, 124 Green Avenue, Woodbury, N.J. 08096.
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Amber Dawn Muldowney
 Amber Dawn Muldowney, 31, of Holmes, died on December 4th.
Born at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pa. She graduated from the Springfield High School and Venus Beauty School.
She enjoyed being with her son and going to the Jersey shore.
She was preceeded in death by her maternal grandparents, Leslie and Virginia (Ginny) Gillis and her paternal grandparents, Raymond and Dorothy Muldowney.
She is survived by her son, Dylan Matthew Muldowney; her mother, Diane L. Muldowney (nee Gillis) and her step-father, John Walton.
Friends and family are invited to her Memorial Service at 6 P.M., Thursday, December 10th at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, Norwood,Pa. Her burial will be Private.
Donations: In lieu of flowers, can be made to the Muldowney family C/O Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, P.O. Box 56, Norwood, Pa. 19074
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William J. 'Midge' Revelli, Sr.
 William J. “Midge” Revelli, Sr., 90, a longtime resident of Darby, died on December 4th at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Revelli was a resident of Darby for over 70 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946.
He was employed as a bus driver at the Inglis House in Philadelphia for 30 years until his retirement.
Mr. Revelli, who was known to his friends as “Midge”, loved to tinker with things, take things apart and rebuild them, repair any thing that needed fixing, and referred to himself as a general “handyman”. He loved taking trips to Atlantic City, N.J. with his family and friends. Most of all, he was devoted to his family, and will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is the father of the late William J. Revelli, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Norma Caruso Revelli; his daughters, Joyce Revelli of the Florida Keys and Carol McMonagle of Glenolden; his brother, Joe Revelli of Florida; his five grandchildren; and his four great-grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 12 Noon at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood.His visitation will be on Thursday from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at the funeral home.His entombment will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Marple Township.
Contributions: To the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.
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Regina 'Jeannie' Adorno
 Regina “Jeannie” Adorno, 49, a resident of Prospect Park, a person who lived life to its fullest and was known for her generosity and acts of kindness, died on November 21st at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Born in Darby, Mrs. Adorno was a resident of Prospect Park for the last 25 years. She was raised in Ridley Township and attended Our Lady of Peace Parish School in Milmont Park. She was a 1978 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School.
Mrs. Adorno worked as a retail sales clerk at Giannini Jewelers in Ardmore for a number of years.
Most of all, she will be remembered as a woman who loved life and enjoyed being with family and friends. She was known for her generosity and acts of kindness and for her ability to help anyone in need with her “problem solving” abilities.
Mrs. Adorno was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister.
She is the daughter of the late Joseph Henry.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Adorno; her daughter, Kelly Adorno of Prospect Park; her mother, Regina Henry of Folsom, Ridley Township; her brothers, Joseph Henry of Lester, Tinicum Township, Dennis Henry of Wilmington, Delaware, Thomas Henry of Folsom, Ridley Township, and Patrick Henry of Woodlyn, Ridley Township; her sister, Eileen Henry of Rochester, N.Y.; and her many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 A.M. at St. Madeline Catholic Church, Penn Street and Morton Avenue in Ridley Park. Her visitation will be on Tuesday from 9 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. at the church. Her burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.
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Contributions: To Gift of Life, 401 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19123
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Charles B. Rodgers
 Charles B. Rodgers, 81, a longtime Norwood resident who was dedicated to the well being of his community and was devoted to his family, died on November 17th at his residence.
Born in Essington, he was the son of the late William and Clara Rodgers. He was a resident of Norwood for the last 49 years. Mr. Rodgers served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947, and then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1949. He was a member of American Legion Post #507 in Norwood.
He was employed as a union painter at Sun Shipbuilding and Penn Shipbuilding for seven years until they closed and then worked and retired from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Before that, he was a union painter for several local contractors.
An articulate and prolific writer, he was a frequent guest columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times and was known for expressing his opinions on both local and national topics.
Although never holding a public office, Mr. Rodgers was a major contributor to the success of the Norwood Democratic Party for over 30 years starting in 1972.
Mr. Rodgers held a pilot’s license and enjoyed flying seaplanes from the Philadelphia Seaplane Base in Essington. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and always participated in the children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, June Rodgers; his sons, Charles Rodgers of Prospect Park and Robert Rodgers of Spotsylvania, Virginia; and his seven grandchildren.
His memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21st, at 11 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Chester Pike & Winona Avenue, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. His burial will be private.
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Contributions: To Delaware County Memorial Hospital Hospice, 5030 State Road, Suite 3001, Drexel Hill, Pa. 19026
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Laurie L. Roach
 Laurie L. Roach, 46, a resident of Prospect Park and a loving family caregiver, died on November 13th at her residence.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara McGurl. Mrs Roach was a resident of Prospect Park since 1969 and was a 1980 graduate of Interboro High School.
A homemaker, she was employed for a period of time at Camco, a property management company located in Havertown.
Mrs. Roach will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and as a loving care giver for the entire family. She was skilled in various crafts, especially beadwork, painting, and working with ceramics and was also known for her candy making.
Mrs. Roach was the sister of the late Keith McGurl, who died earlier this year.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Roach of Prospect Park; her daughter, Amanda Roach at home in Prospect Park; her brother, Kevin McGurl of West Grove, Pa.; her grandmother, Janet Santon of Palm Coast, Florida; and her sisters-in-law, Natalie McGurl of West Grove and Georganna McGurl of Aston.
Her memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Wednesday from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Funeral home. Her burial will be private.
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Contributions: To the Amanda Roach Education Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 501 Chester Pike, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076.
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John J. Miller, Sr.
 John J. Miller, Sr., 93, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, died on November 12th at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Florida, he was a resident of Ridley Park for the last 60 years. Mr. Miller was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater and had participated in the Battle of the Bulge.
Mr. Miller was employed as a pipe fitter at the American Viscose Co. in Marcus Hook for a number of years until his retirement and then worked at Fair Acres Geriatric Center for ten years.
He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Ridley Park for over 50 years. Mr. Miller was a member of the former American Legion Post #168 that was in Prospect Park. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing; and was a Philadelphia sports fan, and always followed the Phillies’ games and the Eagles games.
Mr. Miller was the husband of the late Christine Miller, who died in 1999.
He is survived by his daughter, Justine M. Ferguson of Macon, Georgia; his son, John J. Miller, Jr. of Morton; his six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and his Great-great-grandson.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 A.M. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 628 E. Chester Pike, in Ridley Park. His visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. His burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Marple Township.
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Contributions: To St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 628 E. Chester Pike, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078
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Walter W. 'Walt' Ward
 Walter W. “Walt” Ward, 66, a resident of Darby, died on November 9th at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Walter and Carrie Ward. Mr. Ward served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He was employed as a machinist mechanic at Distant Precision in Philadelphia for 18 years until his retirement.
Mr. Ward was a Mason and was a member of Prospect Lodge #578, F & AM located in Prospect Park.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing and was skilled in woodcarving.
His family will all miss his loving ways and his guidance through life’s ups and downs. He will be remembered as a person who loved life and lived it well.
Mr. Ward was predeceased by his previous wife, Estelle Ward. He was the brother of the late Bessie Watson, Caroline Bell, Alma Maura, and William Duncan.
He is survived by his wife, Marie L. Ward; his sons, James Bowen of Media and James F. Ward of Darby; his daughters, Christine Gaydos of Leesport, Pa., Sherry Horne of Florida, and Karen Edge of Eddystone; his sister, Agnus Bell of North Carolina; his eleven grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.
His funeral service will ill be held on Saturday at 10 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township.
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Contributions: To the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.
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Charles E. Stouffer
Charles E. Stouffer, 102, a longtime resident of Ridley Township, died on November 2nd at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Born in York, Pa., he was the son of the late Victor and Jenny Stouffer. Mr. Stouffer was a resident of Ridley Township since 1950.
Mr. Stouffer was employed as a lathe operator at Westinghouse for many years until his retirement in 1972. After retirement, he worked at Wizda’s Service Center in Ridley Park for a number of years. In his earlier years while living in York County, he worked as a butcher.
Mr. Stouffer enjoyed going to the race track, and made many trips to the old Atlantic City Race Track and Delaware Park He was still driving his car at age 101.
He was a friend to many, and was always willing to help anyone in need. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Mr. Stouffer is the husband of the late Helen C. Stouffer, who died in 1991. He was also predeceased by a grandson, Chad Venditti. He was the brother of the late Henry Stouffer and Evelyn Kepner.
He is survived by his daughters, Andrea Palkki of Chambersburg, Pa. and Jane Venditti of Sandy Springs, Georgia; his four grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren.
His funeral service and burial will be private.
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Gloria Rose Marie Earl
Gloria Rose Marie Earl, 81, a resident of Lansdowne and a former Clifton Heights resident, died on November 1st at her residence.
Born in Delaware County, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Angelo. Mrs. Earl was a resident of Lansdowne for the last 21 years, having lived in Clifton Heights for many years before that.
Mrs. Earl was employed as a food concession manager with Woolworth’s for 17 years until her retirement.
She was a parishioner at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church in Primos for many years. Mrs. Earl was an avid reader in her spare time and will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, John P. Earl; her daughter, Patricia Mathewson of Ridley Park; her son, Richard J. Mathewson of Wilmington, Delaware; and her granddaughter, Taylor Marie Mathewson.
Her funeral service and burial will be private.
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Contributions: To the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106.
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Edward C. 'Big Ed' Wilbank
 Edward C. “Big Ed” Wilbank, 78, a lifelong resident of Prospect Park, died on October 31st at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Prospect Park, he was the son of the late John and Lillian Wilbank. He was a resident of Prospect Park all of his life. Mr. Wilbank was a graduate of Prospect Park High School.
He was employed as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service for 38 years until his retirement.
Mr. Wilbank enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and boating, spending many hours on the local waterways. He was a breeder of beagles, and was proud of his dogs and at one time was a member of the local Beagle Clubs and the Delaware County Beagle Club. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Most of all, Mr. Wilbank will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was the brother of the late Jack Wilbank, Ada Corriston, Helen “Sis” Brown, Sara Founds, Wes Wilbank, and James Wilbank.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Myrna Smith Wilbank; his son, Edward C. Wilbank of Wilmington, Delaware; his daughter, Jill Wilbank of Prospect Park; his sister, Frances Morrison of Essington, Tinicum Township; and his grandson, Zack.
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Thursday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. and on Wednesday evening from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private.
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Contributions: To the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 19004.
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Charlotte Kohler Guy
 Charlotte Kohler Guy, 96, a resident of Ridley Park, Pa. in Delaware County, died on October 30th at the Freedom Village retirement community in West Brandywine, Pa.
Born in Littlestown, Pa., Mrs. Guy was then raised in Red Lion. She was graduated from Red Lion High School and attended the University of Alabama where she received a degree in English with a minor in Library Science. While attending the University of Alabama, she was selected to be in the Homecoming Queen Court.
She moved to Ridley Park with her husband, the late Reverend James Harold Guy, in 1946 when he became the pastor of the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church and remained pastor for 32 years. He died in 1982.
Mrs. Guy was devoted to her family and supported activities in her husband’s churches. After suspending her career in secondary education when she married and had a family, she resumed her career as librarian at Eddystone High School in 1962 and later at Collingdale High School where she retired in 1978.
After her retirement, she served many years on the Philadelphia Presbytery Home (PPH) Women’s Auxiliary Board which raised funds for improvements at the facilities of PPH.
Mrs. Guy enjoyed listening to classical music, studying the Bible, and reading newspapers and magazines.
She will be remembered for her love and devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband, she is predeceased by her daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Guy and her sister, Betty Jane Yates.
Mrs. Guy is survived by her sons, James H. Guy, Jr. of Sharon, Pa. and Ronald K. Guy of Downingtown; as well as her two grandchildren (Angelique Stephens of Columbia, S.C. and Kristofer R. Guy of Ridley Park), six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 7th, at 11 A.M. at the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Swarthmore Avenue, in Ridley Park. Visitation with the family will be held in the church parlor from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. prior to the service. The burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 or to the Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter, Rydal Square, 500 Old York Road, Suite 110, Jenkintown, Pa. 19046.
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Faith H. Sikaras
 Faith Hope Funke Sikaras, 76, a resident of Wallingford, Pa. and a former resident of Wellsville, N.Y., passed away Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
She was born November 4, 1932, in New York City, the daughter of the late Emma Stange and Frederick R. Funke. On May 17, 1956, in Floral Park, N.Y., she married James T. Sikaras, her college sweetheart, who predeceased her in 2002. She was also predeceased by her two sisters, Bettyjane Wilson and Carolyn Ward.
Prior to moving to Wallingford, she resided in Wellsville, N.Y. for nearly 50 years. She was an extremely active member of her community, serving on the boards of the David A. Howe Library and the Jones Memorial Hospital. She was a dedicated member and President of the Monday Club. She served in many supportive roles for St. John’s Episcopal Church. She was an alumna of St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority.
Mrs. Sikaras is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Bryan) Simmons of Wallingford and Bethany Sikaras of Clifton, Virginia; a brother, Frederick (Lucy) Funke, Jr. of New Berlin, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Alexis, Rebecca, Leonard, and Isabelle; a dear, caring sister-in-law, Martha (Robert) Driscoll of Marietta, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 31st, at 4 P.M. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 301 North Chester Road, in Swarthmore. A memorial and burial service will also take place in Wellsville, N.Y. at a later date.
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Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Trinity Episcopal Church, 301 North Chester Road, Swarthmore, Pa. 19081 or to the David A. Howe Library of Wellsville, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville, N.Y. 14895-1149.
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Albert Edward Perry Firlein
 Albert Edward Perry Firlein, 88, a resident of Ridley Park and formerly of West Chester and Norwood, died on October 29, 2009 at the Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park.
Born in Chester, Pa., he was the son of the late Ernest and Della Lewis Firlein. He attended Chester School, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving aboard the USS Hazelwood in the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in California.
Mr. Firlein had been a resident of Ridley Park since 1994, having lived in West Chester and Norwood for many years prior to that.
Mr. Firlein worked for Sun Shipyard, Congoleum, and retired in 1982 after 30 years of service with Gulf Oil Company.
He was a great handyman, and enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. A Scout Master for many years, he also served as Assistant District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Firlein was the husband of the late Jean Search Firlein, who died in 2001. He was also the father of the late Albert (Jerry) Firlein. He was predeceased 11 brothers and sisters, and by two grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Jon Firlein of Aston and James Firlein of Skippack, Pa.; his daughters, Judi Wallgren of Ridley Park and Jacquelin “Amy” Firlein of Folsom, Ridley Township; his many grandchildren and his many great-grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2nd, at 11 A.M. at The Eddystone United Methodist Church, 9th and Seville Avenues,in Eddystone. His visitation will be on Monday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. His burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Marple Township.
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Contributions: To the Memorial Fund of the Eddystone United Methodist Church, 9th & Seville Avenue, Eddystone, Pa. 19022.
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Mary E. Jefferis Kindt
Mary E. Jefferis Kindt, 90, a resident of Lancaster, Pa. and a former longtime resident of Parkside, went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2009 at Manor Care in Lancaster.
Born in Somerset, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Gnagy. Mrs. Kindt lived in Lancaster for the last two years, having lived in Elizabethtown for eight years before that. She resided in Parkside for many years before moving to Elizabethtown.
Mrs. Kindt worked for a period of time with ARA Cafeteria Services at Boeing, and then worked at a deli in Claymont, Delaware. She was a homemaker most of her life.
While living in Parkside, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aston and was an avid bowler, having bowled in the leagues at Brookhaven Lanes.
Mrs. Kindt loved to sing with area churches and at outdoor services with her first husband, the Rev. Leonard S. Jefferis, Sr., who was an ordained non-denominational minister. She enjoyed playing bingo and was a great fan of animal animated films.
Most of all, Mrs. Kindt will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
She is the wife of the late Gustave Kindt, and wife of the late Rev. Leonard S. Jefferis, Sr. She is also the mother of the late Leonard S. Jefferis, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters, Marie E. Cooper of Somers Point, N.J., Leona E. Jefferis of Lancaster, Pa., Sarah V. Morro of Howell, N.J., and Katherine F. Browne of Quarryville, Pa.; her sons, Walter H. Jefferis Sr. of Newark, Delaware, Edgar L. Jefferis Sr. of Morton, and Harry L. Jefferis of Dallas, Pa.; her 27 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Friday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.Her burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Marple Township.
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Contributions: To the Griffith Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 56, Norwood, Pa.19074 to help expenses for the Kindt Family.
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Helen O'Donnell
Helen O’Donnell, 86, a longtime resident of Norwood and former resident of Prospect Park, died on October 26th at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Alliance, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Helen Sloan. Mrs. O’Donnell was a resident of Norwood since 1977, having lived in Prospect Park from 1952 until moving to Norwood.
Mrs. O’Donnell was employed as a salesperson at Baily, Banks, and Biddle in Springfield for a number of years until her retirement.
She was an avid reader and maintained an extensive collection of books. She enjoyed working in her beautiful gardens and was always seen working on a new crossword puzzle. On Saturday mornings she was always off to explore the local yard and garage sales for things that would be valuable to her.
Mrs. O’Donnell was very proud of her appearance as a contestant on the game show,“Concentration” hosted by Hugh Downs in New York; where she went on to win and become the World Champion of “Concentration” in 1966.
Mrs. O’Connell loved her dog and was concerned with animal welfare throughout her life.
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.
Mrs. O’Donnell was the mother of the late William Plennert.
She is survived by her son, W. Richard O’Donnell of Barrington, N.J.; her daughters, Kathleen Frost of Coatesville and Marcia Hawley of Fairfield, Conn.; and her four grandchildren.
Her funeral service and burial will be private.
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Contributions: To the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Blvd., Voorhees, N.J. 08043
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