Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Cooper, Kenneth
COOPER KENNETH, Nov. 23, 2002, age 79, a former Attorney for the government. Survived by his brother Mike Cooper; also survived by nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. The family respectfully requests contributions to the Alzheimer's Assn., Robert Morris Bldg., 100 N. 17th St.-2nd floor, Phila., PA 19103. JOSEPH LEVINE and SON. (www.levinefuneral.com)
Blank, Lester
BLANK LESTER, Nov. 25, 2002; husband of Eleanor (nee Savitt), Father of Claire Buzzie McManimen and E. Robert Blank, Father-in-law of Gary and Elizabeth, grandfather of Alex, Keith, Corey, Samantha and Brett. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services, Tuesday 12 Noon at Montefiore cemetery, 600 Church Road, Jenkintown PA. Family will return to the late residence and respectfully request that contributions in his memory be made to the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association for Muscular Diseases.
Copeland, John E.
John E. Ebbs Copeland AGE: 90
OF: Aston Twp., PA and formerly of Wilmington, Delaware
DIED: Saturday, January 3, 2004 AT New Seasons Assistant Living Glen Mills, PA
BORN: Philadelphia, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Gulf Oil AS A Stillman FOR 40 years, until his retirement.
VETERAN: US Navy WAR: World War II having served in both the Atlantic and Pacific areas.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Aston, PA
Other: Member Washington Lodge #0059 F&AM in Philadelphia, PA; also Disabled American Vets.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife: Ethel Sprouse Copeland; Three sons: Allen Copeland of State College, PA, Alfred P. Sprouse of Wilmington, DE and Harry R. Sprouse of Aston Twp., PA; Two daughters: Gail Copeland of Ridley Park, PA and Ethel Kelly of Aston, PA; Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Interment Arlington cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014.
Crystle, Allan B.
Allan B. Crystle AGE: 90
OF: Upper Providence, PA and Ft. Myers, Florida
Formerly of Parkside, PA
DIED: Tuesday, February 3, 2004 AT Sterling House, Media, PA
BORN IN: Twin Oaks, PA
VETERAN: US Navy Served Stateside along the Atlantic Coast
EMPLOYED: Sun Oil Company, Marcus Hook, PA For 37 YEARS RETIRED 1972
ORGANIZATIONS: Member Chester Lodge #236 F&AM, 32nd Degree Mason.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife of 68 years, Virginia (nee Herman) Crystle; A Daughter: Joanne Hartley of Upper Providence, PA. Son the the late James T. and Anna E. Craig Crystle.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, Elwyn, PA. Friends may call 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Deaver, Dorothy
Dorothy (nee Featherly) Deaver
AGE: 83
OF: Chester, PA formerly of Eddystone, PA
DIED: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Fair Acres
BORN: Eddystone, PA Had Been A Resident of Eddystone, PA For 58 years, Before Moving To Chester, PA, 23 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Deaver and her husband owned a variety store at 9th & Saville in Eddystone for 12 years until 1971 and she was also the owner of Dottie's Corner Deli which was located across the street from the variety store.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Joseph T. Deaver who died in 1991; She is survived by Two sons: Robert D. Deaver of Milmont Park, PA and Wayne A. Deaver of Aston, PA; a Daughter: Alberta D. Davies of Virginia; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren. Was the mother of the late Joseph L. Deaver who died in 2002.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 AM. Interment Chester Rural cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, P. O. Box 496, Lima, PA 19037.
Godfrey, Mary C.
Mary C. Godfrey, 78, of Cape May Court House, NJ, died on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. She was born in Steubenville, OH and came to this area at the age of five years. She was a retired nurses'a aide at the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital; then worked as a medical assistant to Dr. John Moir for fifteen years and then returned to the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital as a volunteer for ten years. She was a graduate of Middle Township High School. In addition to volunteering, Mary was an avid bowler and enjoyed ceramics.
She is survived by two daughters: Diane Carol Colbourne of Cape May Court House, NJ, and Marianne Godfrey of Mystic Island, NY; sister: Betty Goode of Stuart, FL; and grandchildren: Pamela Joy and Heather Lynn Allen and Bill Colbourne. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne and her husband, Melvin "Bud".
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at 2:00 PM at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Av., Cape May Court House, NJ, where friends may call after 1:00 PM. Interment will be in the Baptist cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Deetz, Wendell
Wendell Deetz, 91, of Clermont, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2004 at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia to the late Ralph and Dorothea (Glaser) Deetz, Sr., he lived here over 20 years after moving from Philadelphia. He was a printer for the Philadelphia Bulletin Newspaper. He was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was an Iwojima survivor.
Mr. Deetz is survived by two step- daughters; three nieces; two nephews; and one cousin.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Northwood cemetery, North Philadelphia. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House.
Dantonio, James R.
James Ralph Dantonio, Retired Sun Oil Machinist
AGE: 82 OF: Aston, PA
DIED: Sunday, June 6, 2004 AT Sunrise Assisted Living Granite Run Born and reared in Chester, PA had been a long resident of Aston, PA.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: Began his Machinist apprenticeship with Sun Ship Company. Retired from Sun Oil Company, Marcus Hook in 1983, after 35 years service as 1st class Machinist
VETERAN: US Navy WAR World War II
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Middletown Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee.
Other: Member Concord Masonic Lodge. Served on the Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority Board from 1963 to 1983.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 55 years, Eleanor O. (nee White) Dantonio of Aston, PA; Three sons: Ralph J. Dantonio of Aston, PA, Robert W. Dantonio of Glen Mills, PA and James R. Dantonio of Aston, PA; A Sister: Nellie Greenwood of Still Pond, Maryland; Also survived by seven grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. A Masonic Service immediately precedes the Funeral Service. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 100 N. 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or The Salvation Army, 151 W. 15th Street, Chester, PA 19013.
