Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Beverly J. (nee Pedrick) Guth Esher Bev
AGE: 63
OF: Chester Heights, PA FORMERLY OF Cochranville and Media, PA DIED: Tuesday, April 6, 2004 AT Home HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chester Heights, PA FOR One Year.
EDUCATION: Graduate Penncrest High School Class of 1959
EMPLOYED: Wawa For 7 years AS: Secretary RETIRED Due to a disability in 1997
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Bev enjoyed her close friends Barbara, Ginger and Butch & Nelly and her grandchildren. Also enjoyed drawing and sketching before she became ill
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Matthew P. Esher who died in 1998; She is survived by Two sons: Rudolph (Butch) J. Guth of Boothwyn, PA and Edward Guth of Glenolden, PA; Her Father: John B. Pedrick, Sr. of Coatesville, PA; A Brother: John Jack Pedrick of Coatesville, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren. Daughter of the late Dorothy (nee Hess) Pedrick.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Marple Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in Memory of Beverly J. Esher to the Heart Failure Transplant Team, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Penn Tower, 3400 Spruce Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Eugene L. Ersek
AGE: 77 OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Thursday, January 1, 2004 at Atlantic City, NJ
Born: Philadelphia, PA Had Been A Resident of Brookhaven, PA For 35 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School
EMPLOYMENT: Owner of the House of Seafood and The Sea Market both in Trainer until his retirement.
VETERAN: US Navy WAR World War II
ORGANIZATIONS: Charter Member Eddystone VFW. An avid Eagles Fan, he enjoyed golfing and loved Atlantic City.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Elizabeth P (nee Hold) Ersek who died in 2001; He is survived by Three sons: Eugene Ersek, Jr. of California, Alexander J. McKniff of Newark, Delaware and Robert McKniff of Brookhaven, PA; Six daughters: Kathleen Talley of Boothwyn, PA, Catherine Shearer of Tallahassee, Florida, Carol Valencia of Apple Valley, California, Robin Lipscomb of Apple Valley, California, Elizabeth Chapman of Brookhaven, PA and Karen Logan of Parkside, PA; Three brothers: Joe Ersek of Pennsylvania, Richard Ersek of Delaware and Ronald Ersek of Pennsylvania; Three sisters: Jane Lehotay of Pennsylvania, Ruth Manapat of Pennsylvania and Alice Falcone of Florida; Also survived by Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Clifford R. Ely, Sr.
AGE: 87
OF: Upland, PA
DIED: Monday, May 3, 2004 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Centerville, Delaware
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Upland, PA FOR 50 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Medford, Chester, PA AS Painter
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Penn Steel, Chester, PA AS Core Maker
VETERAN: U S Marine's WAR World War II PLACE OF SERVICE: Stateside, Virginia and North and South Carolina
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Upland Baptist Church, Upland, PA
Other: A sportsman he enjoyed trout fishing in Chester Creek and Hunting.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 60 years Thelma (nee Garren) Ely; A Son: Clifford R. Ely, Jr. of Moscow, PA; A Daughter: Sandra McCausland of Harleysville, PA; Two sisters: Doris Dots McDowell of Yulee, Florida and Alice Munro of Boothwyn, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Seven Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday from Upland Baptist Church, 3rd and Main Streets, Upland, PA 19015. Interment private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the above named Church.
Geneva C. Jean (nee Flasinski) Elliott
AGE: 74
OF: Aston, PA
DIED: Thursday, March 11, 2004 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Chester, PA
EMPLOYED: Acme, Holmes, PA AS Head Cashier and Supervisor for 39 years, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed working with her daughter and son-in-law at Kings Mills.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St Hedwig's, Chester, PA
Other: Mrs. Elliott was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. An excellent cook and baker, known for her great Polish foods. She also enjoyed traveling and going to the casinos.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband of 47 years, Jack Elliott; A Son and Daughter-in-Law: Jeff and Karen Elliott who resided with her; 4 daughters: Dorothy King of Glen Mills, PA, Roberta Gettis of West Chester, PA, Mary Ann Pinkston of Downingtown, PA and Jacqueline Dempsey of Oxford, PA; A Step-daughter: Shirley Leary of Delaware; Three brothers: Walter Flasinski of West Chester, PA, Joseph Flasinski of Parkside, PA and Frank Flasinski of Glen Mills, PA; Also survived by Six Grandsons and One Great-Grandson. Daughter of the late Adam and Sophie Flasinski and sister of the late Edward Flasinski, Sophie Klecko, Stella Bilinski and Hedwig Smagala.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of St Hedwig's, 2623 W 4th Street, Chester, PA. Friends may call 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Immaculate Heart of Mary cemetery, Linwood, PA. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Luncheon at her daughter and son-in-law's banquet facilities The Kings Mills, Rte #452, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Frye, Elizabeth B.
Elizabeth (nee Bostwick) Frye
AGE: 78
OF: Upland, PA
DIED: Friday, December 19, 2003 AT Harlee Manor, Springfield, PA BORN IN: Bainbridge, Georgia
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late John A. Frye who died in 1981; She is survived by Two sons: James L. Frye and John A. Frye both of Upland, PA; Two daughters: Brenda E. Lock of Parkside, PA and Vicki F. Smith of West Chester, PA; A Brother: Chester Bostwick of California; Also survived by A Grandson and A Granddaughter.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call 10:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Thomas H. Fooks
AGE: 75 OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Saturday, February 21, 2003 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Brookhaven, PA For 38 years
EDUCATION: Chester High School Class of 1946
EMPLOYMENT: Gulf Oil, Philadelphia, PA AS Stillman For Over 35 years.
VETERAN: US Army
ORGANIZATIONS: Member American Legion Post #926 Aston, PA. An avid college football fan especially Penn State and the University of Delaware.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Irene (nee Williams) Fooks; Survived by Three sons: Rich Fooks of Bradley Beach, New Jersey, Thomas H. Fooks, Jr. of Aston, PA and John S. Fooks of Aston, PA; A Daughter: Joanne Shultz of West Bradford, PA; His mother: Thelma (nee Warrington) Fooks of Port Charlotte, Florida; Also survived by Five Grandchildren. Son of the late John Henry Fooks who died in 1987.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Holy Eucharist & Burial Office will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday from Calvary Episcopal Church, 667 Mt Road, Aston, PA. 19014. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the above named church.
Findle, Ralph J.
Ralph J. Findle a retired Westinghouse Employee AGE: 85 OF: Morton, PA
DIED: Saturday, March 6, 2004 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Philadelphia, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Morton, PA for 52 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Prospect Park High School Class of 1937 where he excelled in sports earning letters in baseball, football, track and basketball.
EMPLOYMENT: Westinghouse AS Sr. Inspector in Quality Control FOR 44 years until his retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: A man devoted to his home and family. He enjoyed his garden, fishing, golf, bowling and especially his pet beagle Blonde. Member of Atglen Sportsman's Club, Parkesburg, PA.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 64 years, Janet (nee Palmer) Findle; A Daughter: Sandra Lynn of Downingtown, PA; A Son: Ralph J. Findle, Jr. of New Castle, Delaware; A Sister: Marie Woelfel of Bloomington, Illinois; Also survived by Four Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Leukemia Society, #2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113
