Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Coward, Jr., Charles Raymond
Charles Raymond Coward, Jr. Ray AGE: 69
OF: Lima, Middletown Twp., PA
FORMERLY OF Woodlyn, PA
DIED: Sunday, September 5, 2004 AT Home
Born: Chester, PA Had Been a resident of Woodlyn, PA, Before Moving to Lima, Middletown Twp, PA 42 years ago
EDUCATION: Graduate Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1956
EMPLOYMENT: Astra Zeneca As Transportation Manager After retirement worked for Rose Tree Media School District As A Bus Driver
VETERAN: US Army
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Lima United Methodist Church Lima, PA where he was a member of Lima United Methodist Men.
Other: Enjoyed reading, camping, yard work and caring for his pets. He was a history trivia buff.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Anita (nee Letherbury) Coward; A Daughter: Dawn Bressler of Media, PA; A Son: Alan Coward of Landenberg, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. from Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19063, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Lima United Methodist Church at the above church address; or Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741; or The Humane Society of the United States, N. W. Washington DC 20037.
Crane, Sr, Robert M.
Robert M. Crane, Sr. "Crane" AGE: 56
OF: Aston, PA & formerly of Upper Darby, PA
DIED: Monday, May 30, 2005 AT: Home
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA Was the son of Helen (nee Zanchuck) Crane of Aston, PA and the late Edward Crane.
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Aston, PA FOR 23 YEARS.
EDUCATION: Graduate Upper Darby High School Class of 1967
EMPLOYED: Self Employed in Pump Repair FOR 35 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Crane enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 36 years Mary (nee McLeer) Crane; A Daughter: Kelly (Randy) Bertrand of North East, Maryland; Two Sons: Robert M. (Amy) Crane, Jr. of Cochranville, PA and John Crane of Aston, PA; A Brother: Terrance Crane of Maryland; Also survived by Four Grandchildren and a cousin Richard McDaid of Havertown, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 S. 9th Street, Suite #202, Phila., PA 19107 would be appreciated.
Cropper, William F.
DECEASED'S NAME: William F. Cropper AGE: 67
OF: Parkside, PA & Formerly of Lenni, Pennsylvania
DIED: Monday, November 22, 2004 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center Born and Raised In Lenni, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Lenni, BEFORE MOVING TO Parkside, PA.
EMPLOYMENT: SAP AS Security Guard
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil Company, Army Corp of Engineers and Crest Tankers.
VETERAN: US Navy Served as a Quartermaster
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of the American Legion Post #926, Aston, PA.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid reader.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Daughter: Barbara Cropper of West Chester, PA; A Son: William F. Cropper Jr. of Parkside, PA; Six Brothers: Robert Cropper of West Grove, PA, Ronald Cropper of Bethel, PA, Raymond Cropper of Claymont, Delaware, Barry Cropper and Garry Cropper both of Aston, PA and Curtis Cropper of Oxford, PA; A Sister: Bonnie Stufflet of Aston, PA. Also survived by A Granddaughter.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Holy Eucharist & Burial Office will be celebrated Saturday 10:00 a.m. from Calvary Episcopal Church, 667 Mount Road, Rockdale, Aston, PA 19014, where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. at the undercroft of the Church. Interment Calvary Church Cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to The American Legion Post#926, Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 or Calvary Episcopal Church at the above address.
Cropper, Sr., Barry H.
Barry H. Cropper, Sr. AGE: 61
OF: Aston Twp., PA and formerly of Lenni, PA
DIED: Monday, August 6, 2007 AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Lenni, PA, the son of the late Mott and Amy Cropper.
He had been an Aston Twp., PA resident for most of his life.
EDUCATION: Graduate Penncrest High School
VETERAN: US Army serving in Vietnam
EMPLOYMENT: Esschem Company as an Electrician. Mr. Cropper began his working career as a Merchant Marine for Sun Oil and than worked for Boeing Vertol, Swarthmore College and Sun Ship as an Electrician before working for Esschem Company.
ORGANIZATIONS: A man who was devoted to his family. He was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed the mountains, camping and hiking.
Brother of the late James and William Cropper.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Daughter: Victoria Cropper of Upper Chichester, PA; A Son: Barry H. Cropper, Jr. of Aston, PA; Five Brothers: Robert Cropper of West Grove, PA, Ronald Cropper of Bethel, PA, Raymond Cropper of Claymont, DE; his Twin Brother Garry Cropper of Aston, PA; A Sister: Bonnie Stufflet of Aston, PA; Also survived by Nine Nieces and Four Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Holy Eucharist & Burial Office will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Episcopal Church, 667 Mount Road, Aston, PA.
Interment in the adjoining Church Cemetery.
Friends may call Saturday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Crothers, Anne
Anne Crothers AGE: 89
OF: Middletown Twp., PA & FORMERLY OF: Glen Riddle, PA
DIED: Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Riddle Village
BORN IN: Upland, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1936
Graduate Pierce Business School, Philadelphia, PA
EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil as an Administrative Assistant until her retirement.
ORGANIZATIONS: Anne was a highly respected and devoted businesswoman.
A very kind and thoughtful person who took care of her mother and family.
She loved the beach especially Rehoboth, Delaware and also enjoyed golfing.
She was the daughter of the late James L. and Mary E. (nee Baxter) Crothers and sister of the late Lawson and Alfred Crothers, Margaret Hall, Edna Devoe and Mary Jane Kimmerly.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Sister: Marion Kirschnek of Parkside, PA; Also survived by several Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 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 Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Memorial contributions in Anne Crothers name to George Crothers Memorial School, 401 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 would be appreciated.
