Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Brown, Albert W.
Albert W. Brown "Brownie" AGE: 86
OF: Thornton in Thornbury Township, Delaware County
DIED: Saturday, December 1, 2007 at home with his family in attendance.
Born in Chester, Mr. Brown lived in Upper Chichester before moving to Thornton 28 years ago.
VETERAN: Mr. Brown was in the Civil Air Patrol before joining the US Army Air Corp (later US Air Force) as a flight instructor in Texas during World "War II.
EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil Company, Marcus Hook, as a Foreman for 44 years until his retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Active member Trinity United Methodist Church, Chester, PA
Other: Mr. Brown was a man who enjoyed his home and was devoted to and by his family. He was a life long pilot and member of the AOPA, an avid horseman and home gardener.
Husband of 61 years to the late Doris Mae (nee Roberts) Brown who died in 2004.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sons: Duane A. (Becky) Brown of Middletown, Delaware and David W. (Jennifer) Brown of Chadds Ford, PA; Two Daughters: Susan L. (Jim) Riser of Kennett Square, PA and Sheri (Glen) Brown-Mariani of Longneck, Delaware; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren and Three Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 9th & Butler Streets, Chester, PA. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Albert Brown may be given to Jefferson Hospice, 1 Radnor Corporate Center, 100 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087.
Brown, Edna
Edna Brown of Houston, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007. She was the wife of David Glenn Brown, who passed away in September, 1974, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Edna was born in Nelson, England in 1909 and moved to the United States at the age of 14. She was the eldest daughter of Thomas Redman and Sarah Ann Birtle of Upland, Pa.
After her husband's death, she moved from Milmont Park, Pennsylvania to Houston to be near her daughter and grandchildren.
Edna was very close to her family. Her strength, courage, love, laughter, and smile will be missed by her family and her friends. Edna is survived by her daughter, Dianna Lee Brown LeTourneau and her husband David F. LeTourneau of Houston, Texas, her grandchildren Danielle Elizabeth LeTourneau Anderson and husband Neil Anderson of Chicago, ILL, David F. LeTourneau III. and his wife Sara M. Hubbard LeTourneau of Round Rock, Texas, and 5 great grandchildren, Joshua Everett Charles Anderson, Eden Olivia Anderson, David Evan LeTourneau, Axel James LeTourneau, and Noah Glenn LeTourneau.
To always keep your faith in God, to live life to its fullest, to love the people in your life with all your heart, to laugh and treasure all the wonderful joys life offers, to leave this legacy to your family and friends is our most treasured gift from this wonderful women.
Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at The Minshall=Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Road, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Vitas Hospice, 4848 Loop Central Dr. #650, Houston, TX 77081, in memory of Edna, would be appreciated.
Brown, Doris Mae
Doris Mae (nee Roberts) Brown AGE: 83
OF: Thornton, Thornbury Township, PA And Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Saturday, October 23, 2004 AT Home
Born: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Thornton, Thornbury Township FOR 25 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Graduate Keystone Business School
Graduate University of Indiana
Associate Degree in Naval Training
VETERAN: US Navy WAR World War II
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church Life Member Trinity United Methodist Church, Chester, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her family, home and Church. She grew up in Trinity and was a member for 71 years. She was a member of the First State Waves Unit 10 and a member of the first group of Waves in the United States Navy. Past Member Sr. Board Crozer Hospital.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 61 years, Albert W. Brown; Two Sons: Duane A. Brown of Middletown, Delaware and David W. Brown of Chadds Ford, PA; Two Daughters: Susan Riser of Kennett Square, PA and Sheri Brown-Mariani of Longneck Delaware; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. from Trinity United Methodist Church, 9th and Butler Streets, Chester, PA. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Doris M. Brown to Unit 10, First State Waves, Attn: Mollie Haines, 2516 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19809
Brown, Rev. Robert Harvey
Rev. Robert Harvey Brown, 78, of Cape May Court House, NJ, and formerly of Pennsauken, NJ, died on Monday, August 25, 2003, at the Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital, Cape May Court House. Rev. Brown was born and raised in Camden, NJ, and worked as a tool and die maker. He was also an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, having served nine churches in Camden and Cape May Counties. He taped the church services so that shut-ins were able to hear the services at their homes. He was a 33rd degree mason and was a former member of the Ionic Lodge #94 of Cherry Hill, NJ, and a current member of the Canon Lodge #104 of South Seaville, NJ.
He is survived by his wife: Betty (nee Chase); two daughters: Betsy Young and husband, Bruce, and Barbara Kraemer and husband, Larry, both of Cape May Court House; five grandchildren: Greg Young and wife, Amy, of Del Haven, NJ, Dan Young and wife, Jamie, of Goshen, NJ, Terri Sipple and husband, Raymond, of Cape May Court House, Andrea Kraemer of Nicholasville, KY, and fiancee, B.J. Williamson of Wilmore, KY, and Patricia George and husband, Gary, of Fayetteville, NC; and five great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 11:00 AM at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Av., Cape May Court House, where friends may call 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Cape May Court House. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of the First United Methodist Church, 1 Church St., Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.
Brown, William J.
William J. Brownie Brown, Sr. AGE: 61
OF: Middletown Twp., PA And Formerly of Lenni, PA DIED: Saturday, November 22, 2003
AT Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA Born: Darby, PA Had Been A Resident of Lenni, PA Before Moving to Middletown Twp. 40 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Penncrest High School Class of 1961
EMPLOYMENT: Sunroc Corportaton AS Supervisor For 30 years Retired 1991
ORGANIZATIONS: A man who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and at his camp in Potter County, PA. An avid trout fisherman and hunter, he was a member of Austin-Costello Sportsman Association and Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Association.
SURVIVORS: Survived his wife Diann P. (nee Favinger) Brown; Three Sons: William J. Brown, Jr of Galeton, PA, Patrick A. Brown of Media, PA and Timothy M. Brown of Aston, PA; A Daughter: Melissa L. Brown of Aston, PA. Also survived by Five Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday from Beechwood Park Chapel, 748 Mount Road, Aston, PA where friends may call after 12:00 Noon. Interment is private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions the Family of William J. Brown, Sr. c/o Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
Brown, Joseph A.
Joseph Andrew "Cookie" Brown AGE: 80
OF: Glen Mills, PA AND FORMERLY OF: Media and Essington, PA Died: Monday, June 11, 2007
AT: Lehigh Valley Hospital
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Media BEFORE MOVING TO Glen Mills, 17 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate Ridley Park High School
Attended a Business College for Two Years
ORGNIZATIONS: Mr. Brown was a man devoted to his home and family. A sport enthusiast he enjoyed golf and in his younger day played baseball with the Delco League.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 21 years, Virginia (nee Johnson) Brown; A Son: Dennis (Maureen) Brown of Unionville, PA; A Step-Daughter: Stacie (Carlton) Snow of West Grove, PA; Also survived by Two Grandsons: Graham and Dylan Brown.
SERVICE INFORMATION A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. from The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Friends may call Tuesday June 26, 2007 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at The Funeral Home. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of Joseph Brown may be given to the American Stroke Association, 625 West Ridge Pike, Suite A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
Brown, Sr., Robert L.
Robert L. "Bob" Brown, Sr. a devoted Christian and family man AGE: 95
OF: Aldan, PA DIED: Saturday, September 13, 2008
AT Harlee Manor, Springfield, PA Born: Philadelphia, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Active member of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Yeadon, PA. Mr. Brown was a man who loved his Lord and was devoted to his church and family. He enjoyed woodworking.
Husband of the late Rebecca (nee Simon) Brown who died in 1995.
Father of the late Marilyn Joy Brown who died in 1966.
Brother of the late Ruth Souder, Helen Berry and Ralph Brown.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sons: Robert L. (Kathleen) Brown, Jr. of Berks County, PA and Richard D. (Kathleen) Brown of Middletown Twp., Media, PA; One Brother: James (Roberta) Brown of Mt. Holly, NJ; Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at The Minshall Shropshire- Bleyer Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment West Laurel Hill, Cemetery, Bala-Cynwyd, PA.
Memorial Gifts: Contributions in memory of Robert Brown may be given to The Blue Church, 940 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064.
