Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Baldino, Joanne L.
Joanne L. Baldino AGE: 70
OF: Aston Twp., PA AND FORMERLY OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Friday, February 1, 2008
AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA, to the late Joseph J. and Anna V. (nee Castellente) Baldino.
She had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA for more than 40 years, before moving to Aston, PA 3 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate John W. Hallahan High School, Philadelphia, PA Class of 1955
EMPLOYMENT: Ms. Baldino was employed with Penn Delco School District as a Teacher's Aide for over 5 years.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: J C Penney, Granite Run as a Salesperson for a number of years. After working for J C Penney she began working in the Springfield Mall for Hallmark Cards a job she really enjoyed.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member The Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA, where she worked on their Project Hope. And a former member of The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA, where she also worked on their Project Hope.
Other: Joanne was an active member with the Aston Lioness Club and was particularly involved with all of their activities.
SURVIVORS: Survived by a number of cousins and friends.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Thursday 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call Thursday 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Joanne Baldino may be given to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Ballantine, Robert J.
Pastor Robert J. Ballentine AGE: 47
OF: Claymont, Delaware and formerly of Ridley Park, PA DIED: Sunday, September 28, 2008
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Ridley Park, PA where he had resided until moving to Claymont, Delaware
EMPLOYMENT: Founding Minister of Restoration City Ministry, Norwood, PA where he served for the last 3 years. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: He served as Sr. Pastor for 10 years (1990-2000) at Darley Road Christian Center, Wilmington, Delaware and also served as the Asst. Pastor and Music Director at First Baptist Church in Aston, PA where he also served as the Principal of The American Christian School for 8 years (1982-1990).
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Restoration City Ministry, Norwood, PA where he served as founding Minister.
Other: Pastor Bob's true passion was in studying God's word and real life application. He was an accomplished vocalist and musician and played both the organ and classical piano. He was an avid reader and history buff who especially enjoyed the civil war and was also was interested in the study of family history.
Son of the late Robert H. Ballentine.
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Daughter: Robyn Joy Ballantine of Claymont, Delaware; His Mother Sandy (nee Kruger) Ballentine McKinley of Selbyville, Delaware; One Brother: John F. (Mary) Ballentine of Ridley Park, PA; One Sister: Sheri Ballentine Crispin of Ridley Park, PA; Step Father: Richard McKinley; Robyn's mother Susan Thompson; Dear Friend: Bonny Romano; Also survived by six nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 12:00 Noon Saturday at The First Baptist Church of Aston, 4150 Market Street, Aston, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment Chester Rural cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contribution in memory of Pastor Bob Ballentine may be given to Restoration City Ministry, c/o Cindy Callahan, 305 Andrews Avenue, Glenolden, PA 19036.
Arrangements by The Minishall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA
Barbour, Margaret A.
Margaret A. Peggy (nee Glatts) Barbour AGE: 65
OF: Chester, PA DIED: Thursday, May 27, 2004
AT Home Born: Upland, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chester, PA FOR 30 YEARS.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker and Seamstress
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home, family and grandchildren. She loved children and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. A creative person who also enjoyed sewing and crafts.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 49 years, Robert L. Barbour; Three Daughters: Denise Starkey of Upland, PA, Diane Goss of Carneys Point, New Jersey and Danna Niessner of Pedricktown, New Jersey; Also survived by Four Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and interment are private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Crozer Hospice, #1 Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA 19013.
Barcus, Frances L.
DECEASED'S NAME: Frances L. (nee Jauss) Barcus AGE: 89
OF: Rose Valley-Moylan Section of Nether Providence, PA
DIED: Sunday, September 14, 2003 AT Home
Born: Darby, PA WAS A RESIDENT OF Rose Valley Section of Nether Providence for 64 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Darby High School where she was Valedictorian of her class
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Swarthmore Presbyterian Church
She was involved with the P.E.O. and sang in various Church Choirs.
Other: Mrs. Barcus was a beloved Mother and Nana devoted to her home and family and will be greatly missed. She enjoyed the beauty of flowers and arranging them. An avid traveler who enjoyed travelling at home and abroad.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Gilbert L. Barcus. She is survived by Two Daughters: Carole V. Weber of Moylan, PA with whom she lived and Joan E. Thomas of Chadds Ford, PA; A Son: Robert A. Barcus of West Chester, PA. Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service Monday 12:30 p.m. from Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, 727 Harvard Ave., Swarthmore, Pa. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery, Aston, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Barker, Ruth Marion
Ruth Marion Barker, 88 of Middletown Twp., PA died March 6, 2008 at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of the Media area.
Miss Barker attended Media Friends School and graduated from Westtown School in Westtown, PA in 1938 and Wellesley College in Boston, Mass. In 1942.
She worked for many years at the old Saturday Evening Post. Following that, she became a member of the editorial department at Saunders Medical Book Publishers, where she enjoyed working with many doctors, whose books were being published.
Miss Barker loved her houseplants and for many years, she grew a full-size vegetable garden.
Friends and family enjoyed the homemade candy and cookies she made each Easter and Christmas.
She was daughter of the late Edwin and Isabel Barker.
Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, Middletown Friends Meeting, 435 N. Middletown Road, Lima.
Burial: Private.
Contributions: Middletown Friends Meeting, c/o Joseph Stratton, 1631 E. Street Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.
Arrangements: Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Barlow, Florence M.
Florence M. (nee Meredith) Barlow AGE: 97
OF: Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Sunday, November 5, 2006
AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Chester, PA
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Other: A woman devoted to her family, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Wife of the late Harry R. Barlow.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by A Son: Charles Barlow of Middletown Twp., PA; Two Daughters: Carole Pugh with whom she resided of Upland, PA and Darlene Kalesse of Prospect Park, PA; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren and Sixteen Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Wednesday 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 10:00 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Barlow, Beryl E.
Beryl E. (nee Buza-Fields) Barlow, age 52 years of Linwood, Lower Chichester, PA, formerly of Claymont, Delaware died on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA.
Born in Chester, PA, she graduated in 1970 from Sun Valley High School. Beryl was devoted to her family and made her family proud. She loved flowers and plants, cooking and enjoyed reading Stephen King novels.
Survived by her husband, Kenneth Barlow of Maryland, her two sons Jackson Steele of Wagontown, Pa and Joshua Steele Ramsey of West Chester, Pa, her two daughters Corrina Fields of Linwood/Lower Chichester and Heather Fields-Fithian of Upland, Pa, her two grandchildren, her mother and step-father Marge and Joseph Osifat of Aston, Pa, her brother Brian Buza of IL, her sister Suzanne DiCarlo of Chester, Pa, her step-brothers Joseph, Brian and Jonathan Osifat and her two step-sisters Elizabeth Edgington and Susan Worthington and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service Friday 12:00 Noon from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA, where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Friday. Interment private.
Contributions in her memory to the charity of one's cho8ce would be appreciated.
