Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Armstrong, William H.
William H. Armstrong , age 71 years, of Wallingford, PA died on Saturday 4/4/09 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Lima PA .Born in Upland, PA Mr. Armstrong had been a resident of Wallingford, PA for the past 17 years.
He was a graduate of West Catholic High School and attended Drexel University and was a member of the Naval Reserve.
Mr. Armstrong was President of WH Armstrong & Associates Consulting. He was a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers.
Mr. Armstrong enjoyed his summer home in Somers Point, NJ and enjoyed fishing, boating and golfing. His great love were his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Gloria A. (nee Renner) Armstrong; his son, Christopher Armstrong of Brick Twp.,NJ; 3 daughters: Beth-Ann Powell of New Brighton, PA., Jennifer Roycroft of Glen Mills, PA and Valerie Oberg of Ridley Park, PA.Brother of Robert Armstrong of Upper Darby, PA and Judith Cantwell of Mass., and Patricia Ballaron of Drexel Hill, PA. also survived by 9 grandchildren.
Funeral services on Thursday 11:00 AM from the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home Middletown (rte # 352) & Knowlton rds., Middletown Twp.,Media, PA where friends may call on Wednesday evening after 7:00PM and Thursday morning after 10:00 AM. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Eastern PA.,555 North Lane, Suite 5010 Conshohocken, PA 19428 .
Armstrong, Gerry
Gerry (nee Smith) Armstrong AGE: 82
OF: Aston, PA AND FORMERLY OF: Lebanon, PA
Died Thursday, December 7, 2006 At home
BORN IN: Lebanon, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Aston, PA for 59 years.
EDUCATION: Temple University with a Degree in Nursing
EMPLOYMENT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. She worked as Head Nurse of ICU, Night Nursing Supervisor and before her retirement in 1989 she worked in the Utilization Review Department.
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Member First Baptist Church Ministries where she helped with the Mission ministry. Mrs. Armstrong's faith and Church family were very important to her.
Other: A woman devoted to her home, family and faith in the Lord Jesus.
She was the wife of the late Charles Armstrong who died in 1975.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Daughters: Karen (Humphrey) Nanan of Lehigh Acres, Florida and Vicki J. (David) Haschak of Nottingham, PA; a Son: Chuck S. (Gen) Armstrong of Nottingham, PA; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. from First Baptist Church Ministries, 4150 Market Street, Aston, PA 19014. Interment is private. Friends may call Tuesday 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Memorial Contributions may be given in memory of Gerry Armstrong to the First Baptist Church Ministries at the above address.
Arndt, Otterbein O.
Otterbein O. Arndt AGE: 91
OF: Riddle Village, Middletown Twp, Media, PA AND FORMERLY OF Brookhaven, PA Died on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Riddle Village Born in Annville, PA he had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA for 45 years before moving to Riddle Village 3 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Annville High School
Attended Bok Vocational School
Attended P M C (now Widener University)
Attended Drexel University where he took night courses.
VETERAN: US Army during World War II
EMPLOYMENT: Navy Yard where Otterbein began his career as a welder in the Production Department. He achieved the position of Quarterman in 1957 and retired in 1972.
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Member St Timothy's Lutheran Church, Aston, PA. Was a founding member of St Mark Lutheran Church, Ridley Park, PA where he served as Financial Secretary.
Other: A devoted family man whose family feels blessed to have had him for so many years. Mr. Arndt enjoyed playing golf with his grandson, liked to go fishing and especially loved attending his Great-Grandson's sporting events.
Husband of the late Pearl (nee Sholly) Arndt.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by Two Daughters: Kay Hornibrook of West Chester, PA and Elaine (William) Richardson of Pottstown, PA; Grandfather of Six: George Hornibrook of Brookhaven, PA, Sherri Weigand of Fallston, Maryland, Jeff Hornibrook of West Chester, PA, William Richardson of Pottstown, PA, Robert Richardson of Mullica Hill, NJ and Jennifer Bowersox of Bellefonte, PA; Also survived by nine Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler 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.
Arndt, Pearl G.
Pearl G. (nee Sholly) Arndt AGE: 84
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Tuesday, March 30, 2004
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Lebanon, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA FOR OVER 40 years.
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 67 years Otterbein O. Arndt; Two Daughters: Kay Hornibrook of Brookhaven, PA and Elaine Richardson of Pottstown, PA; A Sister: Annabelle Snavely of Lebanon, PA; Also survived by Six Grandchildren and Eight 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 Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Arnold, Elizabeth A.
Elizabeth A. (nee Woolley) Arnold AGE: 72
OF: Aston, PA DIED: Tuesday, June 13, 2006
AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Wind Gap, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Aston, PA, FOR 38 YEARS.
EDUCATION: Graduate Bangor High School
Attended Churchman's Business College
EMPLOYED: Penn Delco School District AS Teacher's Assistant FOR 27 YEARS
RETIRED 2004
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA
Other: Mrs. Arnold was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed playing Bridge and reading. She also volunteered for various charitable organizations.
Daughter of the late Clayton C. Woolley.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Leon E. Arnold; Three Sons: James W. Arnold of Texas, Thomas M. Arnold of Aston, PA and Stephen J. Arnold of Woolwich Twp., New Jersey; Two Daughters: Betsy Montalvo of Trainer, PA and Anne Asmann of Chester Springs, PA; Her Mother: Elizabeth E. Frantz of Aston, PA; Also survived by Fourteen Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00 a.m. from the Church of St. Joseph, Concord Road, Aston, PA Interment Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call Friday after 7:00 p.m. and Saturday after 8:30 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Elizabeth A. Arnold may be given to the The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5100 W. Tilghman Street, Suite 40, Allentown, PA 18104.
Arnold, Clara Ann
Clara Ann (nee Grauer) Nanny Arnold
AGE: 78 OF: Middletown Twp., PA formerly of Westbrook Park, Upper Darby and Philadelphia, PA DIED: Friday, February 27, 2004
AT Taylor Hospice Born: Philadelphia, PA Had Been A Resident of Philadelphia and Westbrook Park, Upper Darby, PA Before moving to Middletown Twp., PA 45 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Delaware Valley Christian Church, Middletown Twp., Media, PA
Attended Faith Baptist Church, Brookhaven, PA
Other: A woman who was deeply committed to her faith and helping others. She loved and took care of children. She also enjoyed doing crafts and working with Christian out reach programs. Was a volunteer with Taylor Hospice.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 60 years Edward W. Arnold; Five Sons: Paul Arnold of Brookhaven, PA, Mark Arnold of Oxford, PA, George Arnold of Virginia, Kirk Arnold of Irving, Texas and Eric Arnold of Oxford, PA; A Sister: Betty Hill of Ashborro, North Carolina. Also survived by Fourteen Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 and after 10:00 Wednesday morning. Interment Cumberland cemetery, Lima, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Taylor Hospice, P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.
Ashbridge, Francis C.
Francis C. Ashbridge AGE: 60
OF: Norwood, PA DIED: Sunday, December 20, 2009 BORN IN: Chester, PA, he had been a resident of Norwood, PA FOR 35 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Sun Valley High School
Attended Williamson Trade School
EMPLOYMENT: Dyneon, Aston, PA for 20 years
ORGANIZATIONS: A man devoted to his home and family. He was an avid coin collector and loved vacationing at the shore. An outdoorsman he enjoyed camping and fishing. He was passionate about Philadelphia sports especially the Eagles and Phillies.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 38 years, Karen Carter Ashbridge; One Daughter: Patricia Ashbridge of Delaware; One Son: Francis Ashbridge of Norwood, PA; Two Brothers: Earl (Carole) Ashbridge of New York and John (Helen) Ashbridge of Parkside, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Friends may call Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Graveside Service and Interment Wednesday 10:30 a.m. in Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA.
Memorial Service Wednesday 12:00 Noon at The Church of Christ, 1530 4th Avenue, Folsom, PA
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Francis Ashbridge may be given to The American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
Asselin, Marion R
Marion Ruth (nee Toland) Asselin AGE: 88
OF: Rutledge, PA and formerly of Clearwater Florida and Collingdale, PA DIED: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
at the home of her daughter, Janet. Born in Darby, PA. she was raised in Collingdale where she resided until her retirement when she moved to Clearwater, Florida. She was a resident of Clearwater for for 30 years until she became ill and moved to Rutledge 4 years ago.
EDUCATION; Graduate of Ridley High School
EMPLOYMENT: Bell Telephone Company as a Telephone Operator for 20 years until her retirement in 1975.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Church of The Nazarene Collingdale, PA and also the Church of the Nazarene in Toms River, NJ and Clearwater, Florida.
Other: A woman devoted to her family; Marion especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting and riding her bicycle. While living in Florida she loved attending to her citrus trees.
Wife of the late Raymond Asselin.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by two loving daughters: Janet R. (Rodger, Sr.) Ollis of Rutledge, PA and Patricia A. (Pastor Delbert) Bieber of Toms River, New Jersey; Five grandchildren: Janet Ollis Swift, Sheryl Ollis Daniels, Rodger H. Ollis, Jr., Mark E. Bieber and Scott C. Bieber; twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; Also survived by her loving companion David Ruffner of Largo, Florida who phoned every night at 7:00 p.m.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 1:00 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral, Middletown (Rte #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 12:00 Noon. Interment Mt Hope cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Marion Asselin may be given to Heartland Hospice, 460 Norristown Road, Suite 101, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Austin, Regina D.
Regina D. (Heagey) Austin, 80, of York, died Sunday, September 9, 2001, at York Hospital. She was the wife of the late James C. Austin, Sr..
The service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 12th, at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 1551 Kenneth Road, York. Burial will be in Holy Saviour cemetery. The viewing will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Austin was born September 14, 1920, in Fredrick County, Emmitsburg, MD. She was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Regina R. (Ott) Heagey.
Mrs. Austin was employed by Memorial Hospital as a nurse for 19 years. She served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps. during World War II, serving in both European and Pacific Theaters. Mrs. Austin was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and American Legion, Post #791. She was a life member of West York V.F.W. She was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and St. Agnes School, Hospital of Nursing in Baltimore, MD.
Mrs. Austin is survived by a son, James C. Austin, Jr. of Shiloh; two daughters, Regina M. Concino and Ann M. Austin, both of York; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Carroll Heagey of Boca Raton, FL and Charles Heagey of McSherrystown; five sisters, Mary Staub of Yardley, PA, Ruth O’Conner of Parkville, MD, Betty Simpson of Gettysburg, Agnes Myers of York and Evelyn Schanberger of San Diego, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
Officiating at the service will be her pastor, Father Thomas R. Hoke of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA/Hospice, 218 E. Market St., York, PA 17403.
Autenreith, Earl S.
Earl S. Autenreith AGE: 77
OF: Upland, PA & formerly of Lester, PA
DIED: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA had been a resident of Lester, PA before moving to Upland, PA, 41 years ago. He was the son of the late Edwin and Anna (Koch) Autenreith and brother of the late Edward Autenreith.
EMPLOYED: General Chemical As Operator Retired 1991
VETERAN: US Army WAR World War II Recipient of World War II Victory Medal
ORGANIZATIONS: A devoted husband, father and grandfather. Member of Our Lady of Charity Charitians and AARP Chapter 4496. He enjoyed gardening and traveling.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 57 years Mildred (nee Gillespie) Autenreith; Daughters and Sons-in-Law: Millie & Ed Martin of Boothwyn, PA and Earlene and Dante' Icaro of Aston, PA; Three Sisters: Anna Erle of Drexel Hill, PA, Lorraine (Frank) Dombrowski of Liverpool, PA and Caroline (Charles) Homentowski of West Chester, PA; Also survived by Three Grandchildren: Amy, Diana and Katie Martin.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Prayer Service Monday 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Interment Immaculate Heart of Mary cemetery, Linwood, PA. Friends may call Sunday 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Monday after 9:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahicken Avenue, Flourtown, PA 19031; or Our Lady of Charity Memorial Fund at the above church address; or Mass Cards would be appreciated.
Aversa, Jr., Zefferino A.
Zefferino A. Aversa, Jr., MD former Chief of Otolaryngology at The Methodist Hospital and distinguished physician who practiced medicine in Philadelphia for 50 years died March 21, 2005 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Dr. Aversa was born in Philadelphia June 15, 1926. The son of Zefferino Aversa, MD and Adelinda (Penza) Aversa, he graduated from South Philadelphia High School, Pennsylvania Military College (now Widner University) in 1947, and graduated from the University of Roma (Italy) Medical School in 1953. He completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine in 1956.
He was a member of the staff at The Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia for 42 years and served the hospital in many capacities. He was Chief of Otolaryngology for 25 years until his retirement in 1998, and had also served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Directors. During his career, Dr. Aversa was also on the staff of: The Graduate Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Hahnmann University Hospital; Crozer Chester Medical Center; Saint Agnes Medical Center; and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Aversa was awarded a Gold Medal of Achievement and Outstanding Service of 50 Years of Medicine by the Philadelphia County Medical Society in June 2003.
Dr. Aversa continued a legacy of the love of medicine instilled in him by the example of his father, Zefferino Aversa, MD, and past on this tradition to his son Jeffery Martin Aversa, MD.
In addition to his son, he is also survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Dolores (Sejda) Aversa and two loving, accomplished, and devoted daughters, Dolores Elizabeth, and Linda Maria. He is also survived by The Honorable Lisa A. Richette, and many cousins in Philadelphia, and in Italy.
Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, March 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, 20th and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
