Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Sanbe, Nicholas A.
Nicolas Alfredo Sanbe known to his many friends as Nick
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Suddenly on July 9, 2004 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born and RAISED On Third and Franklin Streets in Chester, PA by his parents the late Alfonso Sanbe and Dolly Rossetti Sanbe. His parents emigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy. Nick's Father operated the Franklin Hotel at Third and Concord in Chester and his mother ran a small grocery store. HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA for since 1959.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1950
EMPLOYMENT: After graduating from High School, Nick, through hard work, earned the knowledge and skills to become a journeyman pipe-fitter. However, that career path did not prove to be lasting. When his Father passed away, Nick helped operate the Hotel. At the same time, he also worked at Leco Vending Company in Chester. Some years later, Nick and Ronald Lee formed a business enterprise, Automatic Coin Vending Company. Nick employed his many connections and relationships to help develop a strong and loyal business following in Chester and the immediate vicinity. He valued his customers and they him. He showed unswerving loyalty to them and over time, many of those customers became his friends. Nick did not judge people by what he was told or by what they had, rather by who they were.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Long time member Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA.
Other: Nick's strongest passion was his family, especially his grandchildren. He also had many interests. As a youth he loved horses. That interest waned little over the years. He continued to enjoy going to Ridley Creek State Park, with his beloved wife Ruth, to enjoy the simple pleasure of watching them. He also possessed an abiding interest in professional sports and expressed an affinity for the Phillies, the Yankees and the Redskins. He was a participant in civic organizations and attained the position of Exalted Ruler of the Chester Elks Club. More recently, he was an active participant in the Royal Order of Moose Club #1578 as well as a member of the Delaware County Tavern Owners Association and was involved with the Chester GOP.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth (nee Gardside) Sanbe; A Son Alfonso Sanbe of Chester, PA; A Daughter: Linda Zaffiri of Aston, PA; A Brother: Charles Sanbe, D.O. of Aston, PA; Also survived by his grandchildren Nicholas, Alfonso, Angela and Nicole Sanbe and Daniel Zaffiri.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., PA, where friends may call after 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 9:00 a.m. Thursday. Interment Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Arline F. (nee Fulkersin) Samsel
AGE: 72
OF: Chester, PA
DIED: Wednesday, June 9, 2004 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Kingston, PA
Had been a resident of Chester, PA for 35 YEARS.
EDUCATION: Graduated Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: Charming Shop Granite Run Mall now known as Fashion Bug FOR over 10 years Retired 1994
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Past Member Church of St Katharine Drexel, Chester, PA
Other: Member Open Senior Center, Silverman Bldg, Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Mrs. Samsel enjoyed being with people and dancing.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 49 years Frank A. Samsel; A Son: Frank W. Samsel of Wallingford, PA; A Daughter: Frances L. Popo of Newark, Delaware; A Sister: Carol Deshullo of Millsboro, Delaware; Two brothers: Robert Fulkersin of Millsboro, Delaware and Donald Fulkersin of Ridley Park, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren.
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 after 8:30 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Delva R. Del (nee Zelinsky) Simmet
AGE: 73
OF: Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 AT Belvedere Nursing Home Born: Freeland, PA Had Been A Resident of Middletown Twp., PA For 48 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Upper Darby High School
EMPLOYMENT: Middletown Twp. AS Secretary Until Her Retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Lima United Methodist Church, Lima, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Wesley T. Simmet who died in 1997; Two sons: Jeffrey P. Simmet of Philadelphia, PA and Kirk W. Simmet of Middletown Twp., PA; A Brother: Nicholas Zelinsky of New Jersey; Two sisters: Nancy Ward of Drexel Hill, PA and Dolores Weaver of Bethlehem, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
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 after 10:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: n/a
Alice P. (nee Vincenzo) Sidner
AGE: 79
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Thursday, January 15, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA
Had Been A Resident Of Brookhaven, PA for 40 Years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School
Graduate Immaculate Heart of Mary Commercial School
EMPLOYED: Self-employed as an enrolled agent of the Internal Revenue Service, she prepared Income Tax Returns for over 40 years. Employed by the Late Joseph A. Conte Real Estate, Insurance and Accounting Business for 17 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Member of the Catholic daughters of America, Court Christina #1283, Business and Professional Women's Club and the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries. Recipient of the Woman of the Year Award in 1988 by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Chester.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband of 46 years Walter R. Sidner; A Sister: Mary Fusco of Chester, PA; Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nieces, Grand Nephews and many friends.
Daughter of the late James and Rose McDonnell Vincenzo; Sister of the late John Vincenzo who died in 1993.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Marple Twp., PA. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Our Lady of Charity Church Memorial Fund at the above church address.
Marie D. (nee McDade) Shropshire
AGE: 84
OF: Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA And Formerly of Chester, PA, where she had been a long time resident.
DIED: Monday, April 19, 2004 AT Fair Acres Geriatric Center Born: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA Since 1983.
EDUCATION: A Graduate of the former St. Roberts High School Class of 1936
EMPLOYMENT: County of Delaware, Controller's Office For 12 years Until Her Retirement in 1984 Formerly Employed By Chester High School As a Bookkeeper
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Long Time Member of the former Church of St Roberts, Chester, PA
Currently a Member Church of St. John Fisher, Boothwyn, PA
Other: Earlier in her life she had been involved in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late C. Norman (Lefty) Shropshire who died in 1972; She is survived by A Son: Norman C. Shropshire of Middletown Twp., PA; Two daughters: Catherine Anne Burk of DelHaven, New Jersey and Sharyn Campbell of Oxford, PA; Also survived by A Granddaughter. Daughter of the late F. Earl McDade and Catherine (nee Delaney) McDade; Sister of the late John and William McDade.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m. from the Church of St. Katharine Drexel, Providence Ave., Chester, PA. Friends may call Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Calvary cemetery, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, P. O. Box 496, Lima, PA 19037.
Katharine H. (nee Huber) Schubele
AGE: 89
A Long Time Resident OF Yeadon, PA
DIED: Sunday, July 11, 2004 AT Pottstown Memorial Medical Center
BORN IN: Norristown, PA she had been a resident of Yeadon, PA for 70 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Norristown High School Class of 1933
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member for over 50 years, Yeadon Presbyterian Church and former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Norristown, PA.
Other: A loving mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and aunt. She enjoyed singing in the Church Choirs, working in her garden and traveling to Atlantic City with her many friends.
SURVIVORS: Widow of Charles W. Schubele, Jr. who died in 1976; She is survived by A Son: Charles W. Schubele, III of Brookhaven, PA; Two daughters: Kathy D. Smith of Limerick, PA and Christine S. Holmberg of Columbus, Ohio; Sister of Lee and Karl Huber Jean Moyer, and Virginia Nack. Also survived by Ten Grandchildren, Thirteen Great-Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews; Daughter of the late Christian and Alverta Kleinton Huber and sister of the late Christian J. Huber, Jr; Sister-in-Law of the late Anna C. Heise who died in 1986.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 1:30 p.m. from Yeadon Presbyterian Church, Bailey and Holly Road, Yeadon, PA 19050. Interment Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Women's Association of Yeadon Presbyterian Church at the above Church address, or Crossroads Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Lewis & Cherry Roads, Limerick, PA 19468 or Pregnancy Decision Health Center, Katharine's Hands, 665 E. Dublin-Grandville Road, Suite 120, Columbus, Ohio 43229.
