Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
James "Jimmy" Strain
AGE: 60
OF: Clifton Heights, PA & Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Tuesday, January 6, 2004 Born: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident of Clifton Heights, PA For 5 years.
EDUCATION: Attended St. James High School, Chester, Pa
EMPLOYMENT: Elwyn Inc. working in the Maintenance Department.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: International Paper Company, Secane, PA
VETERAN: Air Force during peacetime. He was stationed State side in Texas.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Strain will be missed by a number of friends who he enjoyed spending time with. He was a Member of The American Legion Post #566, Glenolden, PA, and volunteered as a Fireman in his early years for the Chester Fire Department.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his mother: Elizabeth (nee Gedwell) Strain of Chester PA; A Sister: Maryann B. Csanady of Media, PA; Also survived by Three Children and Grandchildren; Predeceased by a Brother: Charles Strain.
SERVICE INFORMATION: A Celebration of his Life will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2004 from The American Legion Post #566, South & Boon Avenues, Glenolden, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
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
Wendy Skammer
AGE: 41 OF: Glen Mills, PA
DIED: Monday, March, 15, 2004 of Breast Cancer AT Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP)
Born & Raised in Springfield, Delaware County, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School Class of 1981
Graduate West Chester University Class of 1985 BS Degree Nursing
EMPLOYMENT: AstraZeneca, supervising development and implementation of clinical research studies to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medicinal products. Most recently, Ms. Skammer was a Study Management Leader within Clinical Operations. She was highly respected as an experienced and dedicated health care professional, and much loved as a colleague in the workplace.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania AS
A Registered Nurse for several years before working as a corporate nurse.
ORGANIZATIONS: Known for her irreverent wit, infectious laugh and lively intellect, Ms. Skammer's last year of life coincided with her baby's first year. Delighted by the experience of parenthood, she reveled in emailing funny photos and stories of her daughter to friends around the world. Besides her baby Maddy and her soul-mate Neil, Ms. Skammer's favorite things in life were cooking, reading, gardening, art museums, travel, the University of Pennsylvania Mask & Wig Club's annual show, and listening to the BBC and National Public Radio (especially Harry Shearer's Le Show and Michael Feldman's Whaddaya Know.) She had a great sense of the absurd and loved the Simpsons. Ms. Skammer was a big fan of social satirist David Sedaris, and like him, entertained co-workers and friends with opinionated, well-informed, and frequently hilarious commentary on current events and culture.
A dedicated Democrat she tracked down and proudly displayed an Ed Rendell yard sign during the last gubernatorial race, and once theorized that her household contained jthe lone Democrats in the area. She cared deeply about politics and the environment and deplored suburban sprawl and rampant consumerism.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband Neil Curtis and their One year Old Daughter Madeleine Skammer Curtis. Her parents David and Joane Skammer of Edgewater Florida; A Brother: Tim and his wife Amy; A Sister: Christine and her husband Robert; Five Nieces and Nephews all of Delaware.
SERVICE INFORMATION: A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Madeleine Skammer Curtis Trust Fund c/o K. Nowell, P.O. Box 274, Wallingford, PA 19086.
William F. Soltner, Sr.
AGE: 74
OF: Eddystone, PA, Brigantine NJ and Philadelphia, PA
DIED: Thursday, July 1, 2004 AT Ware Presbyterian Village Born: Chester, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Shortly after graduating from school and completing a 7 year apprenticeship, Mr. Soltner founded and was C.E.O. of Litho Neg Service and Soltner Graphics. His company made the Photoengravings and Ad's for the Delaware County Daily Times along with many Printers and Ad Agency's.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Louise (nee Boben) Soltner who died in 1998 and former Husband of Marie (nee Thomas) Soltner OF Smyrna, Delaware; He is survived by A Daughter: Mary Lou Kelley of Kirkwood, PA; A Son: William F. Soltner, Jr. of Newark, Delaware; Two brothers: Eugene Soltner of Springfield, PA and Thomas Soltner of Aston, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren. Brother of the late Jack Soltner.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of St Rose of Lima, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, PA. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Cheltenham Twp., PA. Friends may call 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Jennersville Home Care and Hospice, 2217 Baltimore Pike, Lower Level, Oxford, PA 19363.
Agnes (nee Sigda) Skladanowski
AGE: 93
OF: Glen Mills, PA FORMERLY OF:Clifton Heights, PA
DIED: Saturday, May 8, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born: Port Richmond, Virginia HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Clifton Heights, PA for 35 YEARS
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed her involvement with Senior Club's, cooking, sewing and gardening.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Charles J. Skladanowski who died in 1963; She is survived by A Daughter: Lorraine Denesowicz of Glen Mills, PA; A Son: Thad Skladanowski of Arizona; Also survived by Four Grandchildren and Five Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, #2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Philadelphia, PA 19113
Ruth Elizabeth (nee Underdown) Trinkle
AGE: 54
OF: Aston, PA
DIED: Wednesday, February 4, 2004 at The Wallingford Nursing Home
Born: Chester, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Sun Valley high School Class of 1968
EMPLOYMENT: Chester Wholesale Grocery, Chester, PA in Accounting and then went on to become a wonderful and cherished mother.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Trinkle was devoted to her home and family and will be sorely missed by all. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ; she also loved pets especially cats. Member of Chester Rainbow Girls and the Girl Scouts as a young girl.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her Husband of 31 years, Thomas J. Trinkle; A Daughter: Brenda Jo Trinkle; Her mother Mae Dae (nee Hepler) Underdown; Also survived by several Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. Daughter of the late John K. Underdown who died in 2000.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday from the First United Methodist Church, 330 W. State Street, Media, PA. Interment private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063. Arrangements Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp, Media, PA.
Anita J. (nee Sammartino) Travaline
AGE: 83
OF: Upper Darby, PA
DIED: Monday, April 21, 2003 of a heart condition at Home
EMPLOYMENT: Housewife who later worked for Arnold Constable and Lit brothers in 69th Street until the store closing.
SURVIVORS: Survived by a Son: Anthony (Travis) Travaline of West Chester, PA; A Sister: Rita Cornaglia of Blackwood, New Jersey; Also survived by Two Nieces and Two Grand Nieces. Daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Grosso Sammartino.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 10:00 a.m. from the Church of St. Anastasia, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA. Entombment Holy Cross cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Friends may call Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions (Cosa) Delaware County Services for the Aging, 206 Eddystone Ave., 2nd Floor, Eddystone, PA 19022.
