Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Callen, Sr., Leo F.
Leo F. Callen, Sr. AGE: 82
OF: Brookhaven, PA And Formerly of Parkside & Chester, PA DIED: Sunday, April 4, 2004 AT Home Born: Chester, PA Had Been A Resident Of Brookhaven, PA For 30 years.
EMPLOYMENT: A Self-Employed Businessman
VETERAN: US Marines during World War II
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member of The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: An avid music lover who enjoyed writing lyrics. Member ASCAP.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Hilda (nee Holliday) Callen who died in 1999. He is survived by Three Sons: Leo F. Callen, Jr. of Newtown Square, PA, R. J. Callen of Oak Park, Illinois and Kenneth J. Callen of Kennett Square, PA; A Daughter: Deborah A. Wickersham of Romansville, PA; Also survived by Eleven Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday from The Church of Our Lady Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA where friends may call after 10:15 a.m. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Heartland Hospice Service, 431 S. Walnut Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Campbell, Sharyn Marie
NAME OF DECEASED: Sharyn Marie (nee Shropshire) Campbell AGE: 53 OF: Oxford, PA AND FORMERLY OF: Clifton Heights, PA and Chester, PA
DIED ON: Monday, July 11, 2005 AT: Home BORN IN: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Clifton Heights, PA FOR 25 YEARS, BEFORE MOVING TO: Lower Oxford, PA 3 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: 1970 graduate of The Vanguard School
1975 US Army Medic Training
1990 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and PA State Certification
EMPLOYMENT: EMT for 9 years with the Clifton Heights Fire Company
Serving as Ambulance Lieutenant for 6 years and receiving the Ambulance Captain's Award in 1990. Also formerly employed as a visiting nurses aide by Community Nursing Service of Delaware County.
VETERAN: US Army Reserve (1975-1978)
PLACE OF SERVICE: Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston Texas
ORGANIZATIONS: Sharyn enjoyed her car, a Chrysler PT Cruiser, and belonged to the PT Owners Club and the PT Cruisers Club. She was also a longtime collector of Elvis Presley memorabilia and was a serious Lighthouse collector.
Daughter of the late C. Norman (Lefty) Shropshire and the late Marie D. (nee McDade) Shropshire.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband of 28 years, William (Bill) J. Campbell, III; A Brother: Norman C. Shropshire of Middletown Twp., PA; A Sister: Catherine Anne Burk of Villas, NJ; Also survived by a Three Nieces and a Nephew.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Thursday at The Church of St. Katharine Drexel, 19th & Providence Road, Chester, PA. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Media, PA. Friends may call 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or The Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4 Middle Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 would be appreciated.
Cardwell, John E.
John Elliot "Duke" Cardwell, Sr. AGE: 81
OF: Brookhaven, PA and formerly of Upland, PA
DIED: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 AT Home
Born: Upland, PA
He had been a resident of Upland, PA, BEFORE MOVING TO Brookhaven, PA 55 years ago.
VETERAN: US Army serving during World War II he was the recipient of the Victory and Good Conduct Medal.
EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil Company as a Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Pipe Fitter for 36 years until his retirement in 1984.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Upland Baptist Church, Upland, PA
Other: A man devoted to his home and family. He was a member of the Sun Oil Honor Club and the Concord Masonic Lodge #625 F. & A.M., He served as past Cub Scout Master and Assistant Boy Scout Master and also as the Coach and Vice President of Brookhaven Little League.
Father of the late Diane Cardwell Rhoades; Brother of the late Edward and Francis (Smitty) Cardwell, Mary Meiser and Lillian Riddaugh.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 60 years Mary L. (Nee Goodman) Cardwell; One Son: John E. Cardwell, Jr. of Chester County, PA; Three Sisters: Elanor McKnight, Nellie Bruton and Dorothy Decessare; Also survived by One Grandson John E. Cardwell, III and several Nieces and Nephews.
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 and relatives may call after 9:30 a.m. There will be a Masonic Service by Concord Lodge #625 F. & A.M. at 10:45 a.m. Monday. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of John Cardwell may be given to Crozer Hospice, C/O Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA 19013; or a Charity of the Donors Choice.
Carey, Floyd B.
CAREY, Floyd B. on April 21, 2009, of Shamokin PA, formerly of Camden and Palmyra. Age 86. Beloved husband of the late Selma M. Carey (nee Lutts). Loving father of Sharron R. Morgan of Delanco NJ, Raymond F. Carey (Trish) of Estelle Manor NJ, William A. Carey of Sunbury PA, Shelley M. Reynolds (Jim) of Jacksonville FL, Timothy A. Carey (Kathy) of Lansdale PA, Tracy M. Snyder of Shamokin PA and Floyd B. Carey, Jr. of Harrisburg PA. Dear grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mr. Carey was a decorated veteran of the US ARMY serving during WWII in and was a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor and the Purple Heart. Mr. Carey was employed for many years in Camden and Burlington Counties performing appraisals and inspections for Camden Trust and the Federal Housing Admin. He was the proprietor of Carey & Sons General Contracting and was an assistant director and manager for Urban Renewal in Camden from 1967-1972. In 1973, Mr. Carey was recruited to Shamokin PA by the late Lawton Shroyer where he was Executive Director of the Shamokin Redevelopment & Housing Authorities. He remained Executive Director of the Housing Authority until his retirement in 1989. He was instrumental in the success and recognition of the Shamokin Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Carey obtained funding and administered many projects which greatly benefited Shamokin, such as; the Bunker Hill Redevelopment Project, the Fifth St. Flood Control project and numerous playgrounds, including Bunker Hill, Second and Fifth Sts. Playgrounds and the project of which he was quite proud was the funding and construction of Shamokin's 2nd elderly hi-rise. Mr. Carey was successful in lobbing for the federal funding and construction of the Lincoln Towers and he was a founding member of the Shamokin Housing Association which still manages the Lincoln Towers today. He was also a member, officer and Board member of the Pennsylvania Assoc. of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Saturday from 9:30-10:30am at the Bradley Funeral Home Rt. 73 and Evesham Rd. Marlton where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. If desired, donations may be made in Floyd's memory to the Alzheimer's Association 399 Market Street, Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Carfagno, Carmella P.
CARFAGNO, CARMELLA P. on January 12, 2005 of Marlton formerly of Philadelphia. Age 71. Loving sister of Jerry Carfagno and his wife Rita and the late Salvatore, Sr. and sister in law of Frances. Dear aunt of Ashlee Heister, Salvatore Jr., Christopher, Richard, Charles, John and Frank and great aunt of Salvatore III, Olivia, Sophia, Chrissy, Jack, Samantha and Matthias. Carmella was a parishioner at St. Joan of Arc Church in Marlton. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Monday from 8:30-9:30 AM at the Bradley Funeral Home, Rt. 73 & Evesham Rd in Marlton. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM St. Joan of Arc Church, 100 Willow Bend Rd in Marlton. Interment Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial donations in Carmella's name to Maryknoll Seminary, Maryknoll, NY.
Carino-Boyd, Mary Doris
Mary Doris (nee Ganter) Carino-Boyd AGE: 62
OF: Middletown Twp., PA formerly of Upland, PA
DIED: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 AT: Home
BORN IN: Chester, PA had been a resident of Upland, PA before moving to Middletown Twp, PA 26 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYED: Office Manager/Dermatology LTD RETIRED 1985
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center working in Admissions.
ORGANIZATIONS: Enjoyed interior decorating, reading, antiques and entertaining friends.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband Edward R. Boyd; A Daughter: Caprice Armstrong of Media, PA; Two Step-Daughters: Grandmother of Lindsey, Brittany and Bo, as well as two other grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Taylor Hospice Residence, P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078 or American Diabetes Association, Attn: Memorial Honor, P. O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038 would be appreciated.
Carman, Frances R.
Frances "Honi" R. (nee Coyle) Carman AGE: 65
OF: Media, PA AND FORMERLY OF: Lansdowne and Drexel Hill, PA DIED: Sunday, December 9, 2007
AT: Home BORN IN: Drexel Hill, PA to the late Francis X. and Mary Elizabeth (nee McGowan) Coyle
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Lansdowne and Drexel Hill, PA
BEFORE MOVING TO Media, PA, 25 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Holy Child Academy of Sharon Hill, PA Class of 1960
Graduate Gwynedd-Mercy College with a Degree in Teaching
EMPLOYMENT: Glenwood Elementary School as a Teacher for 23 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of St Francis DeSales, Lenni, PA
Other: Mrs. Carman ran a camp for Easter Seals.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Son: William K. (Catherine) Carman of Swedesboro, New Jersey; Two Daughters: Lisa R. (Kevin) McKelvey of Garnet Valley, PA and Becki E. Carman of Garnett Valley, PA; Three Brothers: Kevin Coyle of Reston, Virginia, Thomas Coyle of Media, PA and Gerard Coyle of Media, PA; Also survived by Two Granddaughters: Arianna E. and Alyssa V. Carman.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Francis DeSales, 33 New Road, Lenni, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Frances Carman may be given to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Department, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA
