Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
William T. Patterson
AGE: 88
OF: Chester, PA
DIED: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 AT Home Born: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chester, PA FOR 42 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Chester-Bridgeport Ferry where he collected the fares and later Patterson's Sunoco Gas Station, Chester, PA UNTIL HIS Retirement in 1969.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Patterson especially loved making clocks and also enjoyed vegetable gardening and woodworking.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 66 years Anna Ruth (nee Moore) Patterson; Two daughters: Ruthanne Impagliazzo of Aston, PA and Jean Schwartz of Newark, Delaware; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service and Interment in Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA will be private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Crozer Hospice, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA 19013.
Anthony R. Pop Petrone
AGE: 75
FORMERLY OF: Folcroft, PA
DIED: Friday, December 19, 2003 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA Had Been A Resident of Folcroft, PA For 25 years.
VETERAN: US ARMY WAR: Korean RECEIPANT OF Bronze Star
EMPLOYED: County of Delaware AS: Maintenance Mechanic for 10 YEARS UNTIL HIS RETIREMENT. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: George Motors AS Mechanic FOR 25 YEARS.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Former Member Church of St. Eugene, Primos, PA
Other: Enjoyed woodworking, wood crafting, fishing and crabbing.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife Angie (nee Magliocco) Petrone; A Son: Anthony Petrone of Folcroft, PA; Four daughters: Helene Natale of Broomall, PA, Roxanne Kesser of Folcroft, PA, Patrice Goldberg of Upper Providence, PA and Cheryl Press of Cochranville, PA; Two sisters: Carmella Clark of Philadelphia, PA and Marie Messina of Philadelphia, PA; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 12:00 Noon Tuesday from the Church of St. Eugene, 200 Oak Lane, Primos, PA. Interment SS. Peter & Paul cemetery, Marple Twp., PA. Friends may call after 7:00 p.m. Monday and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Joan Runnels
AGE: 65
OF: Cape May, NJ And Formerly Of Village Green, Aston, PA
DIED: Sunday, January 18, 2004 AT Eastern Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Swainton, NJ
Born: Ridley Park, PA
Had Been A Resident of Cape May, NJ since 1980
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: Cape May Exxon AS A Cashier
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, Aston, PA
Other: Member VFW Ladies Auxiliary #5343 Villas, NJ, Cooties Auxiliary #86 Cape May, NJ and the American Legion of Chester, PA.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Father: Maurice Bunky Rosenberg of Lima, PA; Her Care Giver: Jean Boulden Anderson of Concordville, PA. Daughter of the late Mildred Broadbelt Rosenberg.
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 Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Paul J. Rohanna
AGE: 86
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Saturday, February 21, 2004 AT Wallingford Nursing Home
Born: Philadelphia, PA
Had Been A Long Time Resident of Brookhaven, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate West Catholic High School, Philadelphia, PA and Attended Spring Garden Institute
EMPLOYMENT: Westinghouse AS Turbine Mechanical Inspector FOR 39 years RETIRED 1975
VETERAN: US NAVY WAR World War II
ORGANIZATIONS: A man devoted to his home and family, he was a volunteer at Darby #1 Firehouse.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Dorothy (nee Masland) Rohanna; Two sons: Robert P. (Susan) Rohanna of Trainer, PA and Alan M. Rohanna of Virginia Beach, Virginia; Three brothers: George Rohanna of Norfolk, Virginia, Ernest (Evelyn) Rohanna of Maryland and Peter Rohanna of Ridley Park, PA; Also survived by Two Grandsons and Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions to The American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike Suite 101, West Chester, PA 19382.
Reischer, Hilda R.
Hilda Regina (nee Langdale) Reischer
AGE: 84
OF: Riddle Village, Middletown Twp., Media, PA Formerly Of Rose Tree Section of Media, PA
DIED Wednesday, April 28, 2004 AT Home.
BORN: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Riddle Village, Middletown Twp., For 11 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Graduate Keystone Business School
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Active Member Spruce Street Baptist Church Newtown Square, PA
Other: Mrs. Reischer was a member of the Riddle Village Women's Chorus and Riddle Village Walking Club. She enjoyed bird watching.
SURVIVORS: Was married
in 1944 to the late James C. Reischer who died in 1992; She is survived by A Niece and Nephew; Also A Great Niece and Nephew; A Brother-in-Law Raymond Brooks of Chester, PA; Sister of the late Verna M. Brooks and Burton Langdale.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday from The Spruce Street Baptist Church, 3701 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Interment Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Memorial contributions to Spruce Street Baptist Church at the above address; or Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
Louis B. Rakus
AGE: 68
OF: Chadds Ford, Concord Township, PA
DIED: Friday, April 30, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born: Shenandoah, Pennsylvania HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Bethel Township, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Chadds Ford, Concord Twp., PA, 11 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate Dobbins Vo-Tech, Philadelphia, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Boeing R & D AS Aircraft Mechanic FOR 40 ½ YEARS RETIRED 1995
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Chester County Antique Car Club, Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc., Branford Electric Railway Association, Inc and East Penn Traction Club.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 11 years Judith C. Cressman; Two sons: Louis R. Rakus of West Grove, PA and Herbert B. Rakus of Jacksonville, Florida; A Daughter: Elizabeth A. Rakus of Bethel Township, PA; A Step-Son: James Donovan of Manchester, Connecticut; Two Step- daughters: Wendy Donovan of Pottstown, PA and Sunny Lowthert of Chadds Ford, PA; Three brothers: Lin Rakus of Oxford, PA, Michael Rakus of Willow Grove, PA and James Rakus of Claymont, Delaware; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren and Eight Nieces and Nephews. Husband of the late Ruth Rakus who died in May 1990.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service and Interment 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Siloam United Methodist cemetery, 3720 Foulk Road, Bethel Township, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Shore Line Trolley Museum, Branford Electric Railway Association, Inc., East Haven, Connecticut
