Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Bryan, William H.
William H. Bryan AGE: 85
OF: Aston, PA DIED: Monday, February 21, 2005
BORN IN: Lundy's Lane, Erie County, PA along with his twin brother, Robert to Clarence and Mary Bryan. Had been a resident of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey before moving to Aston, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Grove City College
Graduate Dickenson Law College, Carlisle, PA
EMPLOYED: State Farm Insurance Company FOR 35 years Retiring 1987
VETERAN: US Air Force AS armorer WAR World War II serving for over four years during World War II, serving three of these years in the Pacific Theatre. Recipient of The Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Four Bronze Stars.
ORGANIZATIONS: Two experiences which impressed him most were surviving World War II and being elected Township Commissioner in Springfield, PA
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Shirley R. (nee Doyle) Bryan; A Daughter: Constance Bryan of Hartford, Kentucky; Five Step-Daughters: Paula Pejsa of Gilbert, Arizona, Teresa Bresset of Aiken, South Carolina, Donna Donnelly of Prospect Park, PA, Beverly Bresset of Aston, PA and Yvonne Alberici of Drexel Hill, PA; One Brother: John Bryan of Lake City, PA; Also survived by Eleven Grandchildren and Three Great-Grandchildren; Pre-deceased by his twin brother Robert, sister Kathryn Erskine and brother James Bryan.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. from Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Bucciarelli, Anna M.
Anna M. Caputo Bucciarelli AGE: 92
OF: Middletown Twp., PA
Died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at home.
BORN IN: Glen Mills, PA she had been a life-long resident of Delaware County.
EMPLOYMENT: Powell Electronics and Red Maple Nurseries
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Bucciarelli was a wonderful homemaker and caregiver. She especially enjoyed gardening.
Wife of the late Daniel Bucciarelli
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Daughter: Joan A. Abbott of Middletown Twp, Media, PA; Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA, where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mils, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Anna Bucciarelli may be given to Compassionate Care of Bensalem, 3333 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020; or Lima United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 158, Lima, PA 19037.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Budnik, Joseph
Joseph "Geido" Yusik" Budnik, 89, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Delaware County, died Sept. 6 at his daughter's home.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Russian immigrants and grew up in Crum Lynne, Ridley Township. Mr. Budnik was a graduate of the Leiperville School.
Before his retirement in 1971, he lived in Ridley Park and worked for Scott Paper Co. as a mechanic for 29 years. He also resided in Glen Mills.
While living in Ridley Park, he attended the Marcus Hook Baptist Church. He loved fishing, reading, baking and cooking, being a loving and caring father, a good friend to many and a wonderful neighbor.
Mr. Budnik was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anna Budnik, for whom he cared for many years before her death in 1995, and also a great-grand-child.
Survivors: Daughter, Sandra Burkholder of Glen Mills; son, Joseph Budnik of Venice, Fla; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Route #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Burial: Chester Rural Cemetery
Contributions: To the charity of the donor's choice.
Buggy, Steve
Steve Buggy AGE: 53 OF: Springfield, PA
DIED: Monday, July 5, 2004 AT Home
Born: Darby, PA HAD BEEN A LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF Springfield, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School Class of 1969
Graduate Wharton School of Business
EMPLOYMENT: IRS AS Accountant in Collections FOR 13 years retiring in 2003.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Springfield, PA
Other: Member Springfield Fire Company. He enjoyed attending his son's ballgames for Springfield Athletic Association.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Wife Ruth Ann (Brennan) Buggy; A Son: Joshua Buggy at home; Two Daughters: Jamie and Amanda Buggy both at home; Four Brothers: Richard Buggy of Springfield, PA, Robert Buggy of Florida, David Buggy of West Chester, PA and Martin Buggy of Upper Darby, PA; Two Sisters: Jean Gallagher of Springfield, PA and Trish Koenig of Springfield, PA; Son of the late James and Jean (nee Brock) Buggy; Brother of the late James Buggy.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 12:00 Noon from the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call Thursday after 7:00 p.m. and Friday after 10:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Education Fund for Buggy Children, Jamie, Amanda and Joshua c/o PNC Bank, Drexeline Shopping Center, 5050 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 or National Compassionate Hospice Foundation, Attn: Jim Murray, 136 Garrett Ave., Suite 2 North, Rosemont, PA 19010.
Bullock, Eleanor E.
Eleanor E. Bullock AGE: 94
OF: Middletown Township, PA and formerly of Chester, PA DIED: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 AT: Granite Farms Estates, Lima, PA BORN IN: Ridley Park, PA, she had been a life long resident of Chester, PA, before moving to Granite Farms Estates in the 1980's.
EDUCATION: Millersville State College, West Chester State College and the University of Pennsylvania graduating with a BS Degree
Graduate studies at Temple and Penn State University receiving her Masters Degree.
EMPLOYMENT: Weatherall School in the Chester School District for 44 years, as a 2nd grade Teacher. She retired in March 1976. Prior Employment: During the war she worked at Westinghouse and Sun Ship. Following the War she taught displace persons at night at Chester High School for 3 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Attended Drexel Hill Church of the Brethren. Other: She was a member of Alpha, Delta Kappa and Zeto Chapter.
She was the daughter of the late Edward Twaddell and Isabel Tait Bullock
SURVIVORS: A Nephew Paul Possinger of Maryland survives her.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service and Interment Tuesday 1:30 p.m. in Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Burke, Paul M.
DECEASED'S NAME: Paul M. Burkie Burke AGE: 79
OF: Upland, PA Formerly of Eddystone, PA Born In: Chester, PA
DIED: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 AT Home
Had Been a Resident Of Eddystone, PA Before Moving to Upland, PA 51 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School Class of 1941
EMPLOYMENT: US Postal Service, Chester Post Office As Letter Carrier For 40 years Retired 1983
VETERAN: US Naval Armed Guard in Charge of Gun Crews that provided protection on U. S. Merchant Ships WAR World War II
Crossing the North Atlantic 14 times including one run to Murmansk, Russia. Made stops in Ireland, Scotland, England, Oran and Casablanca in North Africa, Curacao and Aruba in the Netherlands Antilles, Panama Canal Zone, Marshall Islands and New Zealand in the South Pacific. Recipient of American Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Battle of the Atlantic Commendation Badge and Two Medals from the Russian Government for making the Murmansk Run.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Upland Baptist Church, Upland, PA
Other: Member of National Association of Letter Carriers, US Naval Armed Guard Veterans Association, Honorary Lifetime Member of the Eddystone Fire Company and Eddystone Boys Club. Mr. Burke was an avid golfer.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 56 years, Josephine (nee Breeding) Burke; Two Sons: Ronald Burke of Ridley Township, PA and Robert Burke of Upland, PA; a Daughter: Beverly Jo Francis of Palm Harbor, Florida; Also survived by Five Grandchildren; Brother of the late Lois Yundt.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Upland Baptist Church Cemetery, Upland, PA. Friends may call Monday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Crozer Hospice Foundation, One Medical Center Boulevard, Upland, PA 19013 or Upland Baptist Church, 3rd & Main Streets, Upland, PA 19015.
