Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
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VETERAN: US Army Air Corp WAR World War II
ORGANIZATIONS: Member George Bartram-Paul Sand Lodge #298 F&AM of Media, Media Hi-Twelve Club, Delco Hall of Fame for Baseball and the Delco Lambskin Square Club. Served as President of the Delco Valley Baseball League and Media Old Timers Association where he received the Sportsman of the year award in 1972 and the Honorary Member Award. Served as Vice President of the Media Republican Club.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Anna Mason Berry who died in 1994; He is survived by A Son and Daughter-in-Law who cared for him: James D. and Janet Butler Berry of Glen Mills, PA; A Brother: William Berry of Media, PA; Brother of the late Frank, Harry and Earl Berry and Edith Wilson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Riddle Health Care Foundation, attn Development Office for the benefit of Skilled Nursing Facility, in memory of James W. Berry, 1068 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.
BERRYANN, Evelyn E. (nee Wightman)
On July 27, 2009. Of Voorhees, formerly of Whiting and Trenton. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Glenn (Judy) Berryann of Marlton and Debra (George) Tyler of Virginia. Devoted grandmother of Jennifer Berryann Morales, Gregory Berryann, Kristianna, Jordan, Julianna and Joel Tyler; great grandmother of David and Jezzariah. Mrs. Berryann was a secretary for the Math Department at Trenton State College and a long time member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Trenton where she was a Sunday School teacher and was active in women's groups. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing 9:30-11am Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rt 73 & Evesham Rd., Marlton. Funeral Service 11am Saturday at the Funeral Home. Interment Mt. Holly cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1620 Prospect St., Trenton, NJ 08638.
Bertolo, Pauline Safka
Bethune, Judah Westly
Judah Westly Bethune, 3 month infant, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2003 at Cooper Hospital, Camden. He was born in Cape May Court House to Crystal Tozer and Thomas Bethune. In addition to his parents, Judah is survived by his sisters, Gabreyl and Salena Coleman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lisa Tiffany Coleman on April 15, 1999. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Green Creek Methodist cemetery. A viewing will be held at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Caring For Kids of Cape May County, P.O. Box 747, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
Bettinger, Cecilia E.
BETTINGER, CECILIA E. on June 25, 2004, of Eatontown, NJ. Age 82. Loving mother of James Deeny of Ickesburg, PA, Bette Freeman of Mt. Laurel, NJ, Pattilee Aurilio of Long Branch, NJ, and Anne Marie O'Donnell of Fayetteville, NC. Beloved sister of Col. Stephen Bettinger of Kirkland, WA. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass, 11:00 AM Friday August 20, 2004 at Holy Trinity Church, Long Branch, NJ. Burial service will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Bettis, Sr., Edward
BETTIS, Edward went to be with our Lord and Savior, on June 17, 2003 of Camden, formerly of Graniteville SC. Age 53. Husband of the late Diane (nee Wyatt). He is survived by his 7 children Karen Holloway, Korey Holloway, Edward Bettis, Jr. Najee Bey, Jermaine Peace, Nicole Wyatt, Latoya Wyatt. 11 grandchildren Gary, Kaylah, A'Koria, Aleria, Zyanne, Cyanie, Khadijah, Micha-el, Sa-eed, Nikeyra and Micheal and his mother Lucille Bettis a sister Vernice Beyers-Collins and 2 brothers Jonathan & Glenwood. Also survived by a host of loving family members. He was an employee of the City of Camden and will be greatly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Monday from 9-11am and a Funeral Service at 11am at the Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ 106 N. 7th St. Camden. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Pennsauken NJ. Funeral directed by the Bradley Funeral Home Marlton, NJ
PAULINE SAFKA BERTOLO, age 77, Long Branch, died Sunday November 9, 2003 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. She was the proprietor of Paint-in-Place, Eatontown for 25 years, retiring in 1985. In addition she was a recording artist, singing Jazz and Blues along side her husband, Sal. She also volunteered at the Fort Monmouth Thrift Shop and received the award of Volunteer of the Year. Born in Chelsea, MA, she lived in Bayside Queens before moving to Long Branch 35 years ago.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Salvatore P. Bertolo, 2 daughters, Melanie Schekeryk, FL and Stephanie Safka, White Hall, NY. A brother George E. Altomare, Long Branch, a sister, Jeanne Iarrobino, Carmel, NY, three grandchildren, Leilah, Jeordie and Beau Jarred and 2 great-grandchildren, Christiana and Anna Lisa.
Friends may call at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue, Long Branch on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm. Funeral will be at 10:30am on Thursday at the funeral home with services to begin at 11am. Internment will follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery, Middletown.
Bertram, Elizabeth Ann
BERTRAM, ELIZABETH ANN, on December 12, 2007, of Sea Isle City, NJ. Formerly of Hi-Nella, NJ. Age 85. Beloved wife of Alan T. Bertram. Loving mother of Carolann Allen and her husband Frank, Ted Bertram and his wife Eileen, and Susan Bertram Textor and her husband Stephen. Also survived by her grandchildren: Audrey, Ted, Matthew, Kyle, Lauren, Patrick, Connor and Elizabeth, and her sister Doris Nordell. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation on Monday December 17 from 10:30-11:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, 35 N. White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM. Interment will be private at a later date. Arrangements by the Bradley Funeral Home, Marlton, NJ.
Bethel, John Horace
John Horace Bethel, 90, of Cape May Court House, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. He was born in Cape May Court House to the late William John and Ethel D. (Richardson) Bethel and was a lifetime resident of this area. He earlier attended the First Baptist Church of Cape May Court House. He was a 32nd degree Mason of Cannon Lodge #104, an exempt Middle Township fireman, a former Shriner, and a former shipbuilder at Stowman's Shipyard. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman, loved motorcycling, and enjoyed camping. During World War II, he was a civil service employee for the Naval Department as a tug boat captain in Pearl Harbor.
Mr. Bethel is survived by his son, Bob of Cape May Court House; his step daughter, Carol McLaughlan of Erma; his five grandchildren; and his three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary on February 8, 2002. Funeral services are private.
Bish, Sophie M.
Sophie M. (nee Skulimoski) Bish AGE: 85
OF: Middletown Twp., Media PA and formerly of Newport, Vermont and Pittman, New Jersey DIED: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Riddle Memorial Hospital Born in Philadelphia, PA, she had been a resident of Pittman, New Jersey, moving to Newport, Vermont where she resided for 25 years before moving to Middletown Twp., Media, 2 years ago.
EDUCATION; Graduate Kennsington High School, Class of 1941
Graduate Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing
Class of 1947
EMPLOYMENT: Registered Nurse working as a Public Health Nurse/School Nursing in Washington Twp. Schools 1958-1984
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Mrs. Bist had been a member of Church of St. Bridget, Out Lady Queen of Peace, Pittman, NJ and Our Lady Star of the Sea, Newport, Vermont.
Other: A woman devoted to her family. Volunteered and help raise money for the Food Shelter in Newport, Vermont. Member of the Parish Councilor at Lady Star of the Sea, and the New Orleans Garden Club both in Newport, Vermont. Mrs. Bish also enjoyed traveling.
Wife of the late Stanley A. Bish.
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Daughter: Judith A. (Joseph T.) LoCasale of Phoenixville, PA; Two Sons: Peter Bish (Keith Anderson) of Media, PA and Christopher W. (Phyllis) Bish of New Jersey; Four Grandchildren: Jennifer (Joseph) Snopkowski of Sanatoga, PA, 1st LT Jessica LoCasale (USAF) Florida, Jacqueline LoCasale, Bradford, PA, John LoCasale of Phoenixvile, PA; One Great-Grandchild: Alexis Snopkowski.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Saturday at The Church of St. Bridget, 125 Church Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028-2517, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment in the adjoining Church cemetery.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Sophia Bist may be given to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Bishop, Ethel Harmon
Ethel Harmon Bishop, 93, of Swainton, departed this life on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Cape Regional Medical Center of Cape May Court House. Ethel was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 9, 1915 to the late Benjamin and Mamie Harmon. She was a lifelong resident of Swainton and is known among some to be the last oldest member of that community. She was predeceased by her husband, John, and sister Ruth Harmon Smallwood.
Ethel worked many, many years for the Kaiserman family and espoused their children as her own. She is survived by daughter, Connie; two sons, Kenny and Ronny; their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren residing in Mexico, Hawaii, New York and Philadelphia, PA; Doris Klinogo, her caretaker; cousins; and friends.
Services will be held Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 12:00 noon at John Wesley United Methodist Church, Goshen Swainton Road, Swainton. Viewing will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the John Wesley United Methodist Church cemetery, Swainton.
Bishop, Henry
Henry Bishop, 84, of Swainton, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Henry R. and Edna (Connelly) Bishop, he moved from Hatboro-Horsham, PA to Swainton in 1985. He was a proud Navy Veteran of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944 at Utah Beach, Normandy. Henry was proprietor of a water works supply company. He was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Stone Harbor, of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Plymouth Meeting, PA, and was a 33rd degree Mason in Philadelphia and a volunteer fireman in Pennsylvania. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodshop and woodworking.
Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife, Gloria; his daughters, Arlene Hunsinger and her husband, Jack of Wimauma, FL, Gloria R. Bishop of Villas, Martha E. Bishop of Plymouth Meeting, PA, and Michelle Bishop of Swainton; and his three grandchildren, Alphanso, Antonio, and Andrew Marinari.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 93rd Street and Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, where friends may visit after 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Cape May County Veterans cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Love of Linda Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1053, Wildwood, NJ 08260.
Bisulca, Vincent J.
Bisulca, Vincent J., 83, of Ocean View, died on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital. Born in New York City, he was an area resident since 1954 after moving from New York. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He attended Calvary Baptist Church in Ocean View. He was the former owner of the Bayshore Lounge in North Cape May.
Mr. Bisulca is survived by his son, Peter P. Bisulca and his wife, Diane of Estell Manor; his brother, Chris Bisulca of Cherry Hill; his sister, Mae Tantillo of New York; his daughter in law, Linda of Kilmarnock, VA; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lona (nee Glaub) in January 1994, and his son, Paul in December 1993.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5, at 12 noon at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Baptist cemetery, Ocean View. Memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Development Department, 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136-1494.
Bittenbender, Elizabeth Belle
Elizabeth Belle Bittenbender Infant daughter of Ron and Robin (nee Yerka) Bittenbender of Aston, PA BORN AND DIED: Saturday, September 4, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
SURVIVORS: Along with her parents Elizabeth is survived by Two Brothers: Eric and Ian Bittenbender both at home; Maternal Grandparents: Herman and Edwhyna Yerka of Philadelphia; Paternal Grandparents: Isabella Clare Davis, Michael Bittenbender and Christine Gunn all of Philadelphia; Also survived by aunts and uncles; Predeceased by her infant sister Aimee Cecelia Bittenbender who died in 2002.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to The Birth Place at Riddle Memorial Hospital, please make checks to Riddle Healthcare Foundation, 1068 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063; or St James Episcopal Church, 210 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 would be appreciated.
Bixler, Arlene K.
DECEASED'S NAME: Arlene K. Bixler (nee Ramberger) AGE: 87 OF: Crum Lynne Section of Ridley Township DIED: Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Wallingford Nursing Home BORN: Klingerstown, PA
EDUCATION: Hegins Township High School, 1939
EMPLOYMENT: Cafeteria Manager for Nether Providence School District Elementary Schools.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Woodlyn section of Ridley Township. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Russell I. Bixler who died in 2007; Sons William I. (Phyllis) Bixler of Elkton, MD and David R. (Donna) Bixler of Media, PA; Brother Paul Ramberger of Dalmatia, PA; Sisters Velma Hoffner of Valley View, PA and Louise Fetter of Atlas, PA. Grandchildren Christopher W., Danielle M. and David M. Bixler.
SERVICE INFORMATION:Funeral services 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11th at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fairview Road and Lukens Avenue, Woodlyn PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Concord Township, PA. Memorial contributions to the above named church would be appreciated.
Blanda, Veronica
DECEASED'S NAME: Veronica (nee Cundra) Blanda AGE: 95
OF: South Philadelphia, PA and Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
DIED: Monday, June 30, 2003 AT The Home of her Daughter
Born: Lenarta, Czechoslovakia she came to America in 1936 settling in Allison, PA for 10 years before moving to South
Philadelphia, PA about 56 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Atlantic Richfield Refinery for over 20 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member Church of St Edmond
Philadelphia, PA
Member Church of The Assumption
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Other: A woman devoted to her family and Church. She especially enjoyed summers with her daughters and grandchildren in Wildwood Crest.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Andrew Blanda who died in 1976; She is survived by A Daughter: Margaret Bender of Aston, PA; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren. Was the mother of the late Anne Kelly who died in 1977.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Thursday 12:00 Noon from the Church of St. Edmond, 2130 S. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment SS. Peter & Paul cemetery, Marple Township, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in the form of Mass Cards would be very appreciated.
