Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
ROBERT S. SCHOTT JR.
Robert S. "Bobby" Schott Jr. of Chalfont, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2001 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 11.
Born in Lansdale, Bobby was the beloved son of Robert S., Sr. and Billie Jo (Frodge) Schott.
Bobby was a resident of Chalfont for the past eight years and was a sixth grade student at Butler Elementary School. He was No. 18 for the Lenape Valley Football Team and played defensive tackle on the 110 lb. team. He enjoyed swimming, fishing and playing with his friends.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister and brother, Ashley R. and Corey M. Schott, both at home; his paternal grandparents, Gregory, Sr. and Rachael O'Brien Schott, of North Wales; and his maternal grandparents, Billie and Norma Frodge of Safety Harbor, FL. Also surviving are his great-grandfather, Joseph W. O'Brien of Telford; his great-grandmother, Margaret Wright Largent of Lansdale; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives, friends, classmates and Lenape Valley Football Teammates are invited to attend Bobby's funeral, Saturday, Aug. 18, at 8:30 A.M. from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave. (Route 202 at Sandy Ridge Road) New Britain and to his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Jude Church in Chalfont. Friends may call Friday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment , St. John Neumann cemetery, Chalfont. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Lenape Valley Football and Cheerleading, P.O. Box 542, Plumsteadville, PA 18949.
NICHOLAS J. HARRY JR.
Nicholas J. Harry Jr., 59, of Ambler, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001 in Abington Memorial Hospital.
EDWIN M. HOPKINS
Edwin Moore Hopkins, beloved husband of Lynn (Koehler) Hopkins, died Aug. 14, 2001 in Sebastian, FL., at the age of 55.
SARAH LAFFERTY
Sarah (Gehman) Hunter Lafferty, 83, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 14, 2001 in Dock Terrace, Towamencin.
CLYDE L. NASE
Clyde L. Nase, age 49, of Red Hill, was found dead at his residence Friday, Aug. 17, 2001. He had been in failing health for the past six months.
Born in Sellersville, he was a son of Paul L. and Naomi H. (Landis) Nase of Red Hill.
He was employed by Lamination of Bechtelsville. Prior to that, he worked at Moyer Packing Company of Souderton for more than 25 years, after which time he was employed by Hatfield Quality Meats for about three years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Ryan Nase and his wife, April, of Schwenksville; two daughters, Stephanie L. Koffel and her husband, Eric, of Mainland and Amy J. Nase of Lansdale; two brothers, Roy L. Nase and his wife, Linda, of Telford and Ray L. Nase and his wife, Marlene, of Harleysville; and one granddaughter, Angelica J. Koffel of Mainland.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 11 AM at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Ridge Valley, 910 Allentown Rd., Sellersville, PA 18960. The calling hour will be from 10 to 11 AM. Interment , adjoining church cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the church. Arrangements are by the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home in Franconia.
PETER J. GALLAGHER
Peter J. Gallagher, of Salford Twp., died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001 at Grand View Hospital. He was 72. He was the husband of Anne E. (Flynn) Gallagher. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 12.
JOHN M. HOFFMAN
John Maynard Hoffman, 71, of Silverhill, AL and a native of Philadelphia, died Aug. 5, 2001 at his residence. He was the husband of 18 years of Rachel M. Hoffman.
CAMILLE M. SEGALINE
Camille M. Segaline, 64, of the Village of Neshaminy Falls in Montgomery Twp., died Aug. 17, 2001 in Abington Hospital. She was the wife of Fred G. Segaline. She lived at her Neshaminy Falls home since 1984.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Earl J. and Madeline (Marone) Stoecker. She graduated from Hallahan High School for Girls in Philadelphia in 1955.
Mrs. Segaline had been an employee of K-Mart at Airport Square in Montgomeryville.
She was a member of Mary, mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomeryville.
Mrs. Segaline enjoyed reading and loved pets.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by the following children, Stephen Wheelock of Willow Grove, James Wheelock of Fort Washington, Fred Segaline and his wife, Margie, of Hellertown, Dora Segaline of Philadelphia, Mary Macione and her husband, Ed, of Galena, MD and David Segaline and his wife, Trish, of Wildwood, NJ; nine grandchildren; one sister, Gerry Ramos and her husband, Frank, of Bensalem; two nieces and one nephew.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Madeline "Marlene" Stocker.
CORA COSTELLO-SEDOR
Cora (Booz) Costello-Sedor, 85, of Lansdale, died Tuesday, August 7, 2001, in Silver Stream Nursing Home, Springhouse. She was the wife of the late Charles Costello and John Sedor.
She was born October 15, 1915, in Norristown, a daughter of the late Howard and Ann Booz.
Mrs. Sedor was employed by the former James Lee and Son's mill in Norristown.
She was a member of the North Penn Senior Adult Activity Center.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Costello of Lansdale and John Sedor of Mont Clair; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Booz; a sister, Vera Bedlow; and two grandsons.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM in St. Patrick's Church, Norristown. Burial, St. Patrick's cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Volpe Funeral Home., 406 E. Main St., Norristown.
JOHN C. RYCHLAK SR.
John C. Rychlak Sr., 62, of North Wales, died Wednesday, August 8, 2001, in North Penn Hospital, Hatfield Twp., after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Lydia P. (Cicutti) Rychlak, who died in 1990. He was a resident of North Wales for more than 15 years, formerly of Conshohocken.
He was born July 27, 1939, in West Conshohocken, the son of the late Charles and Rose (Rokis) Rychlak. He was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, Class of 1957, and Villanova University, with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Mr. Rychlak was a former employee of Aircraft Instruments, Inc. of Doylestown for more than 43 years as an engineer, until his retirement in 2001.
He was a former member of SS Cosmas and Damian Roman Catholic Church in Conshohocken.
Mr. Rychlak is survived by three sons, John C. Rychlak Jr. and James Rychlak, both of Malvern, and Mark Rychlak of Phoenixville; five grandchildren; two sisters, Charlotte Doan of Schwenksville and Gloria Amato of Lansdale; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held Saturday, August 11, 2001, at 8:00 AM for relatives and friends at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, 516 Lafayette Street, Conshohocken, with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM in SS Cosmas and Damian Roman Catholic Church, 209 West 5th Avenue, Conshohocken, by Fr. Gasper A. Genuardi, celebrant. Entombment in St. Matthew Mausoleum, Conshohocken. Friends may call Saturday morning from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the funeral home.
DOROTHY L. WEDER
A memorial service will be held August 11, at 2 P.M. in the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale. The family will receive friends after 1:30 P.M.
MIRIAM W. ALBRIGHT
Miriam W. Albright, 85 years young, wife of the late Dr. Chester H. Albright, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at the Peter Becker Community in Harleysville, where she resided for four months.
She was loved and adored by many, and is survived by a son, Kent H. Albright and his wife, Ellen K., and her three grandsons, Scott, Reid and Eric. She was a resident of Harleysville from 1939 to 1980, when she moved to Morgandale in Towamencin Twp., where she remained until she entered Peter Becker Community in March of 2001.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Edna (Gray) Winchester. She graduated from Olney High School and the Hahnaman Hospital School of Nursing, where she met her future husband who she married in 1939.
A loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend, "Auntie Mibs" always claimed Harleysville to be her true home and birthright.
She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Souderton for 60 years.
Mrs. Albright was a charter member of Indian Valley Country Club. She was an avid golfer, a world traveler, a voracious reader, an enthusiastic crossword puzzler, bridge player, candy maker, superb cook and hostess and an engaging conversationalist.
During the past thirty years, Mrs. Albright was a dedicated volunteer at Grand View Hospital in West Rockhill Twp., where she served as a candy striper, worked at the gift shop and was recently honored as a recipient of the Love Award. For nearly 18 years, she was a loyal participant in the Meals On Wheels program, delivering nourishment and her own special gifts of love and kindness to those in need.
Friends are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday, Aug. 23, at 11 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 69 W. Broad St., Souderton. Burial will be at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Grand View Hospital, 700 Lawn Ave., Sellersville, PA 18960 or the Benevolent Fund of Peter Becker Community, 800 Maple Ave., Harleysville, PA 19438. Arrangements by the Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home in Franconia.
EDWARD C. AIGELDINGER
Edward C. Aigeldinger, age 91, of North Wales, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001.
JULIAN ANDRE SR.
Julian Andre Sr., 81, of Hilltown Twp., died Aug. 19, 2001 in North Penn Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Marquerite (Chieffo) Andre.
Born in Philadelphia, he was a son the late Archangelo, Jr. and Esther (Susi) Andre.
Mr. Andre was a farmer and a co-owner of Andre Brother's Farm in Chalfont.
He was a member of the Bucks County Farm Bureau, National Farmers Organization and the Middletown Grange No. 684 in Wrightstown. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association
An avid hunter and fisherman, he also belonged to the Pennsylvania Sportsmen Association.
He was the devoted Father of David Andre Sr. and his wife, Joanne, of Lansdale, Donna A. Fuller and her husband, Jeffrey, of Harleysville, Julian Andre Jr. and his wife, Jamie, of Saylorsburg and Mark Andre and his wife, Elizabeth, of Upper Black Eddy; devoted grandfather of Michele, David Jr., Carrie, Marissa, Jessica, Julian III, Mariah and Amanda; and loving great-grandfather of Joshua, Samantha and Francesca. Also surviving are two brothers, Ernest Andre of Chalfont and William Andre of Hilltown.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Thursday, Aug. 23, at 11 AM at the Wittmaier-Scanlin Funeral Home, 175 East Butler Ave. (Route 202), Chalfont, where the viewing will begin at 9 AM. Interment , Beulah cemetery, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
ANTHONY W. DiBRUNO
Anthony W. DiBruno, age 85, of Oreland, died at his residence Sunday morning, August 19, 2001.
He was a son of the late Lewis and Grace DiBruno.
Mr. DiBruno was born in Philadelphia and graduated from high school there. During World War II, he served in the United States Army. He was a retired machinist, having worked at the Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia.
Mr. DiBruno is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emma (Mammarella) DiBruno. He was the Father of Diane L., wife of James Pierson, of Hatfield and the late Anthony W. DiBruno Jr. He was the brother of Rita, wife of Angelo Sannisardo, of New Jersey, Gloria Barton of Whitehall, Rocky DiBruno of Philadelphia, the late Leon DiBruno and the late Antonnette DiBruno.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service Wednesday, August 22, at 10 AM at Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Willow Grove Avenue and Church Road, Glenside. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. A. Craig Troxel. Friends may call at the church Wednesday after 9:30 AM. Interment will be in the Rose Hill cemetery, Ambler. Donations in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 734 Willow Grove Ave., Glenside, PA 19038. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Kligge Funeral Home Inc., Hatfield.
MARY JANE GOLSON
Mary Jane "Snookie" Golson, 85, of Norristown, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001 at Towne Manor West Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Golson.
Born July 2, 1916 in Norristown, she was a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Matthews) Simpson. She attended Norristown area schools.
Mrs. Golson was a homemaker.
She was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church in Norristown and belonged to Elmwood Lodge No. 250 of Norristown.
She is survived by three daughters, Jacqueline Grimes of North Wales, Janet Baker of Gwynedd and Christine Thomas of East Norriton; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grand-children; two sisters, Alice P. Fisher and Ada Pierce, both of Norristown; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James "Sonny" Golson; a sister, Mildred Perry; and a brother, Charles E. Simpson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Arch and Spruce streets, Norristown. Friends may call from 9 to 11 A.M. at the church. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Prospectville. Arrangements are by the Richard C. Johnson Jr. Funeral Home Inc., 800 W. Main St., Norristown, PA 19401.
