Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Christensen, John W.
Christensen, John W. passed away in the early morning hours of June 30, 2003. He was a resident of White Horse Village since 2000, and a resident of Newtown Square, PA since 1966; Loving and devoted husband of the late Dorothy R. Christensen; He was employed by Independence Blue Cross from 1945 till his retirement in 1987. Father of Joan Smith and Karen Christensen, Father-in-Law of James Smith; Grandfather of Amy Smith and Kevin Dougherty and Great-Grandfather of Gabrielle Smith; Uncle of Dennis and Sara Miller of Annandale, Virginia. Mr. Christensen was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a WWII veteran. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to White Horse Village Endowment Scholarship Fund c/o White Horse Village, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Christy, James M.
James M. Christy, 50, a resident of Aston, PA for more than 20 years, died March 8, 2008 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, PA.
He was a graduate of St Roberts Grade School and a 1975 Graduate of St. James High School in Chester, Pa.
Mr. Christy was employed by the U. S. Postal Service for 31 years and for the past 19 years he was the Supervisor at Wayne Post Office.
Passionate about coaching, Jim started with coaching his younger brothers and then coached his children as they were growing up. Known as "Big Jim", he touched the lives of countless other children at St. Joseph's CYO, Aston Valley Baseball, and his beloved "Delco Diamond Girls Fast pitch Softball" teams (of which he was founder).
A serious sports fan, extremely passionate about the NY Jets. He played football and baseball for St. James and various softball teams in Delaware County.
Jim also was known as a great storyteller. He also had a love for good wine and enjoyed winemaking.
Survived by his beloved wife Donna M. (nee Volpe) Christy of Aston, PA; Devoted father of James Anthony Christy and Deanna Marie Christy both of Aston, PA; Loving son of James J. and Judith A. (nee Ebner) Christy of Boothwyn, PA; Dear brother of David (Alisha) Christy of Ridley, PA, Cindy (Deb) Christy of Texas and Bobby (Linda) Christy of Chester Springs, PA.
Relatives and friends may call Wednesday evening 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday after 8:30 a.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Funeral Mass Thursday 10:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA.
Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA
Contributions in memory of James Christy may be given to "The Christy Children Educational Fund" c/o Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
Cipolloni, Jonathan D
Jonathan D. Cipolloni AGE: 28
OF: Ridley Park formerly of Brookhaven and Moylan, PA DIED: Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born in Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, he had been a resident of Brookhaven and Moylan before moving to Ridley Park 3 years ago.
EDUCATION; Graduate Strath Haven High School
Class of 1998 where he played on the State Championship Soccer Team in his senior year.
Graduate University of Delaware in Criminal Justice, Class 2003
EMPLOYMENT: J. D. Cipolloni Construction where he was owner/operator for the last 4 years. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Growing up and all through school worked with his father in the family construction business.
ORGANIZATIONS: Jonathan was an avid sports fan who enjoyed surfing and all sports.
Predeceased by his maternal grandfather J. Edward Kelley.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his parents Alfred D., Jr. and Kristine K. (nee Kelley) Cipolloni of Moylan, PA; One Brother: Trevor K. Cipolloni; Maternal Grandmother Esther B. (nee Boluck) Kelley of Chester, PA; Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 8:00 p.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Jonathan Cipolloni may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church, 8th & Butler Streets, Chester, PA 19013.
Claffey, Geraldine
Geraldine Hess "Gerry" Claffey AGE: 78
OF: Concord Twp and formerly of Darby, PA
DIED: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at home surround by her family. BORN IN: Allentown, PA she had been a resident of Darby before moving to Concord Twp 19 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker:
ORGANIZATIONS: Gerry loved being with her family and especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren around their swimming pool. She also loved the family dog "Sport". As her vision was poor, she enjoyed reading by listening to tape books and was also a fan of Elvis.
Wife of the late Edward J. Claffey who died in 1990.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her son and daughter-in-law with whom she lived Tim and Dawn Claffey; Three Grandchildren: Drew, Devon and Johnny Claffey.
SERVICE INFORMATION: A Memorial Luncheon will be held Sunday at Penn Oaks Golf Club, 150 Penn Oaks Drive, West Chester, PA, where Friends may call after 12:00 Noon and lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Geraldine Claffey may be given to The American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Margaret (nee Brown) Clark
OF: Glen Mills, Concord Twp and formerly of Springfield, PA
DIED: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born In Chester, PA she had been a resident of Springfield, PA for 37 years until moving to Middletown Twp in 2007.
EDUCATION: Graduated Chester High School Class of 1936
Graduate Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1939
Attended West Chester University for her Nursing Certification
EMPLOYMENT: Chester Upland School District as a School Nurse for 28 years until her retirement in 1978.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Victoria Baptist Church
Springfield, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family. She was a member of the Alumni of Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing.
Wife of the late Howard Clark, Jr. who died in 1978.
Mother of the late Peter Clark.
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Son Joseph Clark and his wife Wendy Clark of Downingtown, PA; Her Daughter-in-Law Joanne E. Clark of Glen Mills, PA; Also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where relatives and friends may call 10:00 a.m. Interment Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Margaret Clark may be given to Victoria Baptist Church, 1459 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064.
Clark, Judy
Judy B. (nee Heyburn) Clark AGE: 70
OF: West Grove, PA and formerly of Middletown Twp, Delaware County, PA. She had been a resident of Middletown Twp. for over 14 years before moving to West Grove 6 years ago.
DIED: Saturday, August 15, 2009
EDUCATION: Graduate Media High School
Graduate West Chester University with a Degree in Nursing
ORGANIZATONS: Judy enjoyed traveling with her husband to Switzerland and out west in the United States. She also loved playing bingo at the Jenner's Pond Retirement Community.
Judy was a member of Middletown Twp Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and Media Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Loving mother of the late Christopher B. Heyburn.
Dear Sister of the late Joanne Ayers.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 33 years, Thomas R. Clark; One Aunt that was especially close to her Barbara Williams of . Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Judy Clark may be given to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
