Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Black, Jr., Harry W.
DECEASED'S NAME: Harry W. Black, Jr. AGE: 63
OF: Chester, PA DIED: Saturday, August 2, 2003
AT Home Born: Bobtown, PA
Had Been a Life Long Resident Of Chester, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Cowan Systems Inc AS Leader Jockey Until he became ill in 2003. Prior Employment: Headley's Express For: 13 years and Resteel Steel in Eddystone for 11 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: A man devoted to his home and family. Member Teamsters Local #312. He loved boxing and wrestling.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 45 years Peg (nee Stafford) Black; Three Sons: Harry W. Black, III of Ashland, PA, Robert J. Black of Aston, PA and William A. Black of Chester, PA; A Daughter: Sandra L. Supplee of Ringtown, PA; Five Brothers; Six Sisters; Also survived by Fifteen Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren; Predeceased by a Brother .
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 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 Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Marple Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, West Chester, PA 19382.
Blackburn, Leon
Leon Blackburn (Lee) of Toledo, Ohio formerly of Brookhaven, PA where he grew up. relinquished his tenacious grip on the world with dignity and forgiveness for all on June 14, 2007 at home. Born in Upland, PA 52 years ago and soon diagnosed with the second most debilitating form of muscular dystrophy, Becker's, a version of Duchene's. He never gave in to the cruelty of possessing a brilliant mind trapped in an ever increasing dysfunctional body.
He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School and against incredible odds, he earned a Bachelors Degree in English and Psychology from Warner Southern College in Florida and then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Journalism from Temple University.
He created and played beautiful string music when his hands still worked, he sculpted, as well as sculpting exquisite models and painting. He loved poetry and also wrote hundreds of beautiful poems, some about his connections to dogs he helped rescue, others about life and all it's meanings. He held numerous Brainbench certifications, had just copyrighted a collection of poems and was starting to write chapters for a second book he had always wanted to do. Professionally his numerous writings included a newspaper column about disability issues.
He was employed as a Public Affairs Specialist for the EPA regional headquarters division where he wrote for EPA publications, prepared speeches for public officials and was their press liaison. He held this position until he had to retire on disability due to Muscular Dystrophy.
He loved helping people, and his mind was always active in something new. He never ceased to embrace each new horizons no matter what it's challenges. He was articulate and knowledgeable about everything from politics to art to auto mechanics. He had a keen sense of humor and amused himself by competing with fantasy sports teams, football, baseball, hockey, etc. creating teams such as Keystone Kopz, Phantasy Phillies, The Toledo Dirty Fowl, Lucky Lee's, and Fire on Ice. He created 271 craft beer ratings to other members of RateBeer.com, his favorite being Imperial Stout but he had a wish list of over 70 more craft beers that he was still hoping to find. He wrote a blog on blogspot.com with his observations of life "here at the far end of Lake Erie."
He leaves behind his partner and wife; Estelle, who has always known there are very few real heroes in this world, but that this most amazing, loving man has always been and will always be the only "Hero" in her life. The day after his death it was her birthday and imagine the poignancy that he still managed to surprise her with flowers and the delivery of two prints of his own artwork that she deeply cherished and always wanted to have framed; Also survived by his father: Leon Blackburn, Sr of Brookhaven, PA; A Sister: Denise Gordon; Two Nieces Michelle and Monica and Two Grandnephews.
He was the son of the late Lois Evelyn Blackburn.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First Church of God in Brookhaven, PA sometime in July 2007.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., PA.
Blackburn, Lois Evelyn
Lois Evelyn (nee Gordon) Blackburn AGE: 78
OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
AT: Home BORN IN: Harrisburg, PA to the late William McKinley and Clara Irene (nee Young) Gordon, Sr. HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Brookhaven, PA for 38 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYED: Delaware County Intermediate Unit as a Secretary in the Special Education Department for 15 years until her retirement IN 1991.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member First Church of God, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Member of AARP, Brookhaven, PA, N.A.R.F.E. #1940 and Brookhaven Seniors. A woman devoted to her family. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and watching game shows.
Sister of the late Beverly Carr and Sylvia Hollingshead.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 53 years, Leon Corle Blackburn, Sr; A Son: Leon Corle Blackburn, Jr and his wife Estelle of Ohio; A Daughter: Denise Evelyn Gordon of Philadelphia, PA; Two Brothers: William Gordon, Jr of Arizona and Thomas Gordon of Claymont, Delaware; A Sister: Kathryn Plant of Arizona; Also survived by Two Granddaughters: Michelle Gordon and Monica Gordon and a Great-Grandson: Sa'mir Smith.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 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 Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Lois Blackburn may be given to First Church of God, Radio Park Lane, Brookhaven, PA 19015.
Blaier, Robert H.
Robert H. Blaier Age 74 years of Brookhaven and formerly of Middletown Twp., Media, PA died on Saturday January 20, 2007 at Eden Rock Assisted Living, Wilmington, DE., with his two sons by his side. Born in Chester, PA he had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA for 33 years.
A graduate of Eddystone High School, he was a veteran of the US Army. He had been employed by the Sun Oil Co., Marcus Hook, as a master mechanic for 33 years, until his retirement in 1989.
He was a member of the Middletown Presbyterian Church, Elwyn, PA;Concord Lodge #625 F&AM and a former member of Bartram-Sand Lodge #298 F&AM. Also Sun Oil Honor Club.
He was a fan of Philadelphia sports and collected sports memorabilia.
He was the husband of the late Nancy L.(nee Thorpe) Blaier who died in 1996.He is survived by his two sons:Robert W. Blaier of Brookhaven, PA and Jeffery L. Blaier of Wilmington, DE.One brother, Werne Blaier of Wilmington, DE. Also survived by his grandson William L. Blaier. Also survived by one neice & one nephew.
Funeral services on Thursday 11:00am 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 10:00AM.Masconic service Wednesday evening at 8:00PM.by Concord Lodge #625 F&AM Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA. Memorial contributions to Masonic Village of Elizabethtown, One Masonic drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
Blocksom, James H.
James H. Blocksom an avid woodworker AGE: 66
OF: Woodlyn Section of Ridley Township, PA
DIED: Tuesday, December 7, 2004 AT Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, PA BORN & RAISED IN: Chester, PA residing there until he moved to Ridley Township, in 1966.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1955
VETERAN: US Navy as a Radioman on a the 6th Fleet in the Atlantic and Mediterranean from 1955 t0 1959
EMPLOYED: Graphic Packaging, Paoli, PA AS Machine Operator until his retirement in 2000. Prior Employment: FMC, Marcus Hook, PA.
ORGANIZATIONS: An avid woodworker. He enjoyed fishing at Cape Hatteras, South Carolina and also his dog Buddy.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 45 years, Germaine Blocksom; A Son: Jim Blocksom of Woodlyn, PA; A Sister Shirley Bradley of Woodlyn, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren. Son of the late James H. & Lillian Shockley Blocksom; Brother of the late Katherine Snyder.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Bloom, William M.
William M. "Pete" Bloom AGE: 81
OF: Aston Twp, Pa and formerly of Parkside, PA
DIED: Friday, August 22, 2008
AT Belvedere Nursing Home
Born and raised in Chester, PA. He was the son of the late Harris Taylor and Elizabeth Emmert Hostetler Bloom. He had been a resident of Parkside for 40 years before moving to Aston Twp.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1945
VETERAN: US Army serving as a Corporal T-5 during World War II
EMPLOYMENT: Cyclops Strapping, Downingtown until his retirement in 1990.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Mr Bloom began his working career in the summer of 1945 working at Motorcar, Chester, PA before his service in the US Army. After completing his military service he went back to Motorcar and than to General Chevrolet in 1949 than in 1950 back to Motorcar before he began working for American Viscose, Kennett Square in 1950.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Aston Presbyterian Church
Former member Parkside United Methodist Church.
He was involved with the Presbyterian Men's Club.
Other: Mr. Bloom was a man devoted to his home, family and especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren. He loved cooking breakfast for his family and was an avid reader. He was enthusiastic about his golf game and the Card Club.
Husband of 54 years to the late Patricia Ann Taylor Bloom who died in 2003. They were married
May 7, 1949 at Second Presbyterian Church, Chester, PA
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sons: William (Janean Clare) Bloom, Jr. of Morton, PA and Ronald G. (Kimberly) Bloom of Swedesboro, NJ; Two Grandchildren Glenn and Kelly Lynn Bloom.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 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. Entombment Lawn Croft Mausoleum, Linwood, PA.
Memorial Gifts: Contributions in memory of William Bloom may be given to Disabled American Veterans, P O Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301.
Boekenkamp, Dr. Richard P.
Dr. Richard P. Boekenkamp, Professor Emeritus of Widener University AGE: 77 OF: West Chester, PA
AND FORMERLY OF: Wallingford, PA Died: Saturday, January 6, 2007 AT: Paoli Hospital BORN IN: Ridley Park, PA, he was the son of the late C. Albert and Marion (nee Quirk) Boekenkamp.
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Wallingford, Nether Providence Twp., PA FOR over 40 years BEFORE MOVING TO West Chester, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Franklin and Marshall College
Graduate with a MS Degree Cornell University
Rotary Scholar University of Glasgow, Scotland
Graduate PhD Ohio State University
EMPLOYMENT: Widener University, Professor Emeritus, in Earth Sciences for 30 years until his retirement. Prior Employment: Episcopal Academy.
ORGNIZATIONS: Dr. Boekenkamp loved his students and teaching. He enjoyed the Theatre, Opera and good food.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Sister: Lois B. Roes of Wallingford, PA; A Nephew: Leslie A. Roes.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Dr. Boekenkamp may be given to a Charity of the Donors Choice.
ARRANGEMENTS BY THE MINSHALL-SHROPSHIRE-BLEYLER FUNERAL HOME, MIDDLETOWN TWP., MEDIA, PA.
