Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Bergdoll, Sr., Leonard L.
Leonard L. Bergdoll, Sr. "Big Len" AGE: 86
OF: Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA DIED: Friday, September 29, 2006 AT: Fair Acres, Middletown Twp., PA
BORN IN: Boothwyn, PA to the late John C. and Mary McIlhenny Bergdoll, where he was a life-time resident.
EMPLOYMNET: Bergdoll Dairy a family business where he was the owner and operator.
ORGNIZATIONS: Mr. Bergdoll was an avid Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan and enjoyed woodworking. An outsdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 66 years, Helena E. (nee Brabson) Bergdoll; A Son: Leonard L. (Winnifred) Bergdoll, Jr of Cochranville, PA; A Granddaughter: Suzan Bergdoll and several Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION Graveside Service and Interment 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of Leonard L. Bergdoll, Sr. maybe given to Friends of Fair Acres, 340 W. Middletown Road, P. O. Box 496, Lima, PA 19037.
Bergeron, James E.
James Edward Bergeron AGE: 54
OF: Orlando, Florida & formerly of Milmont Park, Ridley Twp., PA DIED: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 AT: Home BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA to the late James E. & Janet P. Wible Bergeron. HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Milmont Park, Ridley Twp., PA BEFORE MOVING TO Orlando, Florida 3 years ago.
EDUCATION: Attended Bloomsburg State College
VETERAN: US Air Force
EMPLOYED: Verizon AS A Crisis Manager
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Judith E. Andrews Bergeron of Swarthmore, PA; A Daughter: Michelle J. Bergeron of Swarthmore, PA; A Brother: William R. Bergeron of Orlando, Florida. Also survived by Two Nieces Carrie and Melanie Bergeron.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Memorial gifts may be given in memory of James E. Bergeron to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
Berkowitz, Ethel D.
Ethel D. (nee Cahall) Berkowitz AGE: 81
OF: Lewes, Delaware and formerly of Aston, PA & Eddystone, PA DIED: Friday, July 6, 2007
AT: Home BORN IN: Ridley Park, PA She had been a resident Of Eddystone before moving to Aston, PA sometime in the 1950's than moving to Lewes, DE about 3 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School Class of 1944
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family. Mrs. Berkowitz enjoyed cake decorating, crocheting, knitting and trips with Aston Seniors. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies.
Was a member of the Aston Seniors.
Wife of the late Israel Berkowitz who died in 1983
Sister of the late Laura Thompson.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Daughter and Son-in-Law who cared for her Carol and John Broadrick of Lewes, Delaware; A Son David (Nancy) Berkowitz of Upland, PA; Also survived by A Granddaughter Claire Broadrick; Also survived by Two Nieces.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Wednesday 12:00 Noon at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:30 a.m. Interment Chester Rural cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Ethel Berkowitz may be given to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Bernero, Helen V.
Helen V. (nee O'Donnell) Bernero AGE: 91
OF: Yeadon, PA and formerly of Upland, PA DIED: Saturday, May 23, 2009 at St Francis Country House Born in Chester, PA she had been a resident of Upland before moving to Yeadon, PA 21 years ago.
EDUCATION; Graduate Chester High School Class of 1936
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Former member Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Darby, PA
Wife of the late William A. Bernero who died in 1976
Daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Simmons O'Donnell
Sister of the late Margaret Kosinuk and Cecilia Logan.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Three Sons: William A. (Catherine) Bernero of Springfield, PA, Michael J. (Patricia) Bernero of Rising Sun MD and Thomas C. (Virginia) Bernero of Aston, PA;
Five Daughters: Nancy (Thomas) Smith of Conklin, NY, Sheila (Michael) Grabowski of Manahawkin, NJ, Marilyn (James) Beasley of Upper Chichester, PA, Frances (Robert) Thompson of Secane, PA and Virginia (Joseph) Brown of Lancaster, PA; Three Sisters: Ruth McClure of Seattle, WA, Mary Anne Perko of York, PA and Bette Judge of West Grove, PA; Also survived by 25 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA. Interment Immaculate Heart of Mary cemetery, Lower Chichester, PA. Friends may call 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Thursday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Helen V. Bernero may be given to Light of Night, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Berry, Lester F.
Lester F. Berry, 85 OF: Middletown Twp., PA DIED: Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Monticello House, Riddle Village BORN IN: Wallingford, he had been a resident of Middletown Twp since 1953
EDUCATION: Graduate Media High School
Class of 1943
EMPLOYMENT: Air Products and Chemical Houdry Labs, Linwood, PA as a Supervisor Mechanical Services Retired in 1982
He also worked, as a Plummer, along with his father in a family plumbing business.
VETERAN: US Army serving in World War II
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Berry was a life member of Middletown Fire Company where he served as past Assistant Chief and also a life member of the National Rifle Association. Member George Bartram- Paul Sand Masonic Lodge #293 F&AM and the American Legion Killen Miles Post #87 where he served as Past Commander.
Husband of the late Margaret Kurfis Berry.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Five Sons: Lester F. (Margaret) Berry, Jr of Aston, PA, John E. (Janet) Berry of Upper Providence, PA, Richard Berry of Middletown Twp., PA, Steven Berry of Middletown, PA and Mark E. (Roberta) Berry of Marcus Hook, PA; Two Daughters: Sharon Bradley of Middletown Twp., PA and Kimberly (Michael) Shur of Wilmington, DE; One Sister: Edith Harris of Chestnut Ridge, PA; Also survived by eight 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Lester Berry may be given to Middletown Fire Company, 425 S. Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063; or a Charity of the Donor's choice.
Berry, Margaret
Margaret K. (nee Kurfis) Berry AGE: 84
OF: Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Monday, September 22, 2003
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center Born: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Middletown Twp., PA FOR 50 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: A Homemaker. Earlier in her life she worked at the Eddystone Print Works and at Sun Ship during World War II.
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband Lester F. Berry; Five Sons: Lester F. Berry, Jr. of Aston, PA, John Berry of Upper Providence, PA, Richard Berry of Middletown Twp., PA, Steven Berry of Middletown Twp., PA and Mark Berry of Marcus Hook, PA; Two Daughters: Sharon Bradley of Middletown Twp., PA and Kimberly Shur of Delaware; A Brother: John Kurfis of Brookhaven, PA; Two Sisters: Jane Watkins of Brookhaven, PA and Mabel Forbes of Media, PA; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. 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 is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, West Chester, PA 19382.
Berry, James W
NAME OF DECEASED: James W. Berry AGE: 86
OF: Middletown Twp., PA DIED: Tuesday, February 5, 2003
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Elwyn, PA HAD BEEN LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF Middletown Twp., PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Media High School
EMPLOYED BY County of Delaware As Evidence Custodian in the District Attorney Office Retired 1987 Previous Employment:
