Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Abbott, Delina DeVito
Delina (Lena) Mae Barbacane DeVito Abbott, 93
Of: Wallingford, PA where she has lived for 55 years AND FORMERLY OF Chester, PA
Died On: July 5, 2009 At Home
Born in: Lenni, PA
She was married
to the late Louis DeVito and the late Casper Abbott
Education: Delina Mae Barbacane attended St. Michael's Elementary School where she skipped the seventh grade passing to the 8th. She graduated in 1929 and then attended Chester High School. Lena was the first person in her family to attend high school paving the road for the other children. She graduated with both academic and art honors in 1933. Lena was eligible for a four year scholarship but had to turn it down for family reasons.
Employment: Lena's her first job was at Commission Row. She was so small she needed a box to stand on to reach the cash register. After high school Lena worked at Rupert's Jewelry Store. Her and her husband owned and operated the Texaco Station on 5th and Pusey Street as well as a dinette during WWII and then turned it into apartments just after the war. Lena also held bookkeeping and office manager position in the following: Columbus Center on Pusey Street, Paulson's Rug Co., Chester Morton Electronics Powder Coating Company, Community Nursing. She was the acting Controller of Irving Worsted Company on McDowell Avenue until it closed. Lena was President of Cherrystone Inc. owners of the property of the Firestone building and Wright's Bar at 9th Street and Avenue of the States, Chester, PA. She also owned and operated Wright's Bar until it closed. Lena will be remember for many talents especially being a seamstress, needle work and watercolor artist
Organizations: Charter Member of Columbus Center, PTA President's of St. Anthony's Catholic School, Altar Society and Sodality of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Chester, Instrumental in getting the Boy Scout Charter for St. John Chrysostom Church. She ran for Committee Woman and worked for various Republican Party members.
Survivors: Lena is survived by her
Sister - Millie DiMarcella of Wallingford; Brother - Vincent Barbacane (Jane) of Middletown; And Five children: Donald Joseph DeVito (Francis) of Wallingford, Betty Lou Burrell Wright (late William Wright) of Ridley Park; Bonnie Whalon (Robert) of Norristown, Paul DeVito (Theresa) living in Shanghai, China and Ann Beth James (Richard) of Glenn Mills, PA
Grand Children 13, Great Grandchildren 14, Great-Great Grandchildren 3
Funeral Mass on Friday 10:30 AM from the Church of St. John Chrysostom 605 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA where friends may call after 9:15 AM. Interment St. Michael's cemetery, Chester, PA.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to her grandson's memorial fund for Catholic Education:
Carlsbad Foundation
William Paul DeVito
Memorial Foundation
116 S. Canyon
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Ackleson, J. Edward
Air Force
J. Edward "Ed" Ackleson AGE: 78
OF: Middletown Township, PA DIED: January 30, 2008
AT Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Born: Ridley Park, PA He had been a resident of Prospect Park before moving to Middletown Twp., PA, 25 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Prospect Park High School Class of 1949, where he played football
VETERAN: US Air Force serving with Air Police stationed in England during the Korean War
EMPLOYMENT: County of Delaware in Parks and Recreation for 15 years until his retirement in 1992.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Active Member Christ United Methodist and Crozerville Methodist Church.
Other: A man devoted to his home and family. He served as a Judge of Elections 2nd District Middletown Twp., PA. Active member of Rose Tree Media Optimist Club. He was the Distinguished Governor of Optimist International of Delaware and Eastern PA District serving from 1978 to 1979. Enjoyed sports and was an avid bowler and golfer and was a member of The Hilltoppers.
SURVIVORS: Survived and Loved by his wife Marilyn Ackleson; Daughter: Lynda (Richard) Shrom of Oxford, PA; Two Sons: Steven (Mary) Ackleson of Falls Church, Virginia and James (Lisa) Ackleson of Chicago; Stepchildren: Brenda (Stephen) Zurl of London Grove, PA and Beverly (David) Milowicki of Chadds Ford, PA; Stepson: Earl (Susan) Foster of Trappe, PA; A Sister: Nancy Mason of Ridley Park, PA; A Brother: George (Thelma) Ackleson of Lake Charles, LA; Also survived by Thirteen Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment Arlington cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Ed Ackleson may be given to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.
Acri, Helen L.
Helen L. (nee Creshine) Purdy Acri, 82
OF: Chester, PA
DIED: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
AT: Heartland Hospice House, Wilmington, DE
BORN IN: Chester, PA where she had been a lifetime resident.
EDUCATION: Attended schools in the Chester School District
Graduate from The Wilmington School of Modeling
Class of 1963
EMPLOYMENT: Scott Paper Company working as a manufacture in the finishing department for 28 years. Retired in 1980.
ORGANIZATIONS: Helen especially loved her grandchildren. She was a supporter of orphan children and animal welfare organizations.
She was the companion and dear friend of the late Joseph Bateman and the sister of the late Blanche Saylor, Dorothy Curtis, John, Oliver, William and Frank Creshine.
SURVIVORS: A Son: Steven H. (Karen) Purdy of Claymont, DE; A Sister: Mildred Hamilton of Newark, DE; A Brother: James E. Wessner of Ocala, Florida; Also survived by Two Grandchildren: Alexander and Kirsten Purdy.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service will be held 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Silverside Community Church, 2800 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE. The interment in Lawn Croft cemetery is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Helen Acri may be given to Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., PA.
Adair, Edna
Edna (nee Dugan) Adair AGE: 85
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Monday, May 11, 2009 at Delaware County Hospital Born in Philadelphia, she had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA for many years.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Wife of the late James Leonard "Len" Adair who died in 1994.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sisters: Lernora Rosati and Dorothy Krauss both of Brookhaven, PA ; One Sister-in-Law Elizabeth Dugan; Also survived by many Nephews and Nieces.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of of Edna Adair may be given to The Kevin Dugan Center Elwyn Institute Development Office, 111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA 19063.
Adams, Eleanor
Eleanor (nee Cave) Henry Adams AGE: 94
OF: Sewell and Clayton, New Jersey & Formerly of Brookhaven, PA DIED: Wednesday, June 1, 2005 AT Cardinal Village, Washington Twp, New Jersey Born: Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Elizabeth Cave. HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Clayton, New Jersey BEFORE MOVING TO Brookhaven, PA and than to Sewell, New Jersey over 5 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker Formerly worked for Children's Hospital where she was the Director of Housing for the Student Nurses until she retired.
Wife of the late Dyson Henry who died in 1965 and Phillip Adams who died in 1982.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Son: William Henry of Elm, New Jersey; A Daughter: Barbara Knickerbocker of Brookhaven, PA; A Sister: Gladys Pyle of Sewell, New Jersey; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren, Fifteen Great-Grandchildren and Eight Great-Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Arlington cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
Ader, Earl K.
Ader, Earl K. on June 2, 2008; of Chester County, PA; Father of Kenneth (Jennifer) and Douglas (Courtney) Ader and Hillary (John) Shackelford; Former wife Norma (Bob) Hammett.
Funeral Service and Interment private. Arrangements by The The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA. www.msfh.com
Walter F. Unkie Aidukonis AGE: 80
OF: Southwest Philadelphia, PA
DIED: Tuesday, February 3, 2004
AT Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Southwest Philadelphia, PA FOR 44 YEARS.
VETERAN: US Army WAR: World War II SERVING WITH 88th Infantry Division in Europe and Italy
EMPLOYED: DuPont AS: Fix Filing Machine Operator
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: A man devoted to his family. He looked forward to attending yearly reunions with the 88th Infantry Division.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife of 53 years, Betty (nee Wheaton) Aidukonis; A Daughter: Betty Karpo of Media, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:30 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
Aidukonis, Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S. "Betty" Aidukonis AGE: 79
OF: Drexel Hill, PA AND FORMERLY OF: Southwest Philadelphia, PA DIED: Sunday, March 23,2008 AT Home BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Southwest Philadelphia, PA for 50 years before moving to Drexel Hill, PA 5 YEARS AGO.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
Wife of the late Walter F. Aidukonis who died in 2004.
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Daughter: Betty Karpo of Media, PA; A Grandson: Robert Karpo, Sr. of Brookhaven, PA; A Granddaughter: Laura Karpo of Wallingford, PA; Two Great-Grandchildren: Haylee Karpo and Robert Karpo, Jr. One Sister: Rachael Tennyson of West Chester, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Service Thursday 1:30 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: N/A
Albrand, Jennie
Jennie (nee Butler) Albrand AGE: 90
OF: Upland, PA DIED: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 surrounded by her family at Taylor Hospice House. Jennie was born in Upland where she was a life long resident.
EDUCATION; Attended School in Upland
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Jennie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the last surviving Charter Member of Upland Senior Citizens. An avid sports fan she loved football, baseball, NASCAR racing and especially loved watching the games on television.
Wife of the late John Albrand who died in 1987.
Sister of the late Irvin Butler and Dorothy McCabe.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sons: John (Judith) Albrand of Glen Mills, PA and Robert (Marcia) Albrand of Chester Heights, PA; One Daughter: Nancy Albrand of Upland, PA; One Brother: Earl Butler of Dover, Delaware; One Sister: Phyllis Daley of Upland, PA; Also survived eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service and Interment 10:00 a.m. Saturday in Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Jennie Albrand may be given to Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Ave., P O Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
