Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Davis, Patricia A.
Patricia A. (nee Quebec) Davis AGE: 77
OF: Aston, PA and formerly of Massachusetts DIED: Sunday, April 12, 2009 at home. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she moved to Aston in December 1969.
EDUCATION: Graduate Brighton High School, Brighton Massachusetts
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Church of St Joseph, Aston, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family. When questioned about her vocation in life, her response was always "I am a happy mother of six children, and wife of one husband."
Mrs. Davis was a long time member of Aston's Women's Club. She enjoyed crocheting, watching home and garden television shows, classical versions of fashion dolls and traveling to Massachusetts.
Daughter of the late Frederick and Katherine (nee Splaine) Quebec. Sister of the late Barbara Brazil.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert M. Davis; Three Sons: Robert M. (Pam) Davis, III of Myrtle Beach, SC, Neil (Sheri) Davis of Aston, PA and Scott (Beth) Davis of Dover, Delaware; Three Daughters: Debra (Frank) Pendola of Peabody, Massachusetts, Suzanne (Robert) Ganzelli of Jacksonville, Florida and Denise (Paul) Mullen of Aston, PA; Also survived by Sixteen Grandchildren; One Brother: Frederick Quebec III of Massachusetts; Two Sisters: Pauline Zackular and Virginia Fuller of Massachusetts.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Thursday 10:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA and after 9:30 a.m. at The Church of St Joseph.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Patricia Davis may be given to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Suite #103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.
Deacon, Jane Taylor
DECEASED'S NAME: Jane Taylor Deacon AGE: 87
OF: Middletown Twp., PA And Formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Saturday, August 16, 2003 AT Wills Eye Hospital
Born: Upland, PA Had Been A Resident of Chester, PA Before Moving to Middletown Twp., PA, 37 Years Ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Former Miller-Flounders Dairy AS a Bookkeeper
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church, Middletown Twp., PA
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 53 years Charles A. Deacon.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Wednesday 2:00 p.m. from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Interment Chester Rural Cemetery.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/R
Deacon, Charles A.
Charles A. Deacon AGE: 80
OF: A Longtime Resident of Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Tuesday, October 21, 2003
AT The Belvedere Nursing Home, Chester, PA after a long illness. Born: Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Annie Lee Deacon. His father had immigrated to America from Nottingham, England, to help operate the former Chester Lace Mill. The mill was a vital place of employment for residents of the city's West End during the Great Depression.
EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil Company retiring from the Transfer and Shipping Department. Prior Employment: Union Bricklayer
VETERAN: Mr. Deacon joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1940 and went on active duty in February, 1941, with the 28th Division. During World War II, he served in the Central and Western Pacific for 24 months as a rifleman in Company L, 111th Infantry Regiment. His decorations included the Pacific Theater medal with three battle stars and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.
Following his discharge, Mr. Deacon became active in the National Guard and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class before his separation in 1951.
ORGANIZATIONS: Life Member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a 50-year member and six-time commander of Post 926 in Green Ridge, the largest post in Delaware County and one of the largest in the state. He was serving as treasurer of the post's Home Association when he became ill in January.
Also active in Masonic affairs, Mr. Deacon was a 50-year member of Penn Lodge No. 507 in Chester, Lulu Temple in Wilmington and the Scottish Rite Body in the Philadelphia Consistory.
He will be remembered as a loyal friend to his many associates, a faithful and jovial co-worker and a staunch advocate for all service veterans and particularly for those in need.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Jane Taylor Deacon, who died in August after 46 years of marriage. They resided in Parkside before moving to the Knowltonwood section of Middletown in 1966. In addition to his wife, Mr Deacon was predeceased by sisters Gertrude Deacon, Edna Gebhart and Edith Buraczynski. He was cared for in the latter stages of his confinement by a nephew, Edward Gebhart of Middletown, and nieces Nancy Smith and Linda Ganat, both of Wilmington.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment is private.
DeAugustine, Joseph Peter
DECEASED'S NAME: Joseph Peter DeAugustine, better known as Mr. D of Brookhaven, PA AGE: 69
DIED: Tuesday, September 2, 2003 AT Home
Born: Boothwyn, PA in 1933, he developed a love for music early in his life Had Been a Resident of Brookhaven, PA
Since 1959
EDUCATION: Graduate Saint James High School Class of 1951
Chester, PA
BS Degree Saint Vincent College Class 1955, where he was on the Dean's List
Master Degree Temple University
EMPLOYMENT: Penn Delco School District in the music program. See attached obituary information
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of Our Lady of Charity
Brookhaven, PA
Other: Member Knights of Columbus and the Musicians Local, Philadelphia and Chester Chapters. During his retirement, he loved spending time at his shore house with his family, which he purchased in 1977. He enjoyed working with many new students to assist in the continuance of developing the music program.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Frances S. (nee Brugnetti) DeAugustine; Three Sons: Joseph DeAugustine of Chadds Ford, Delaware County, PA, Anthony DeAugustine of New York and David DeAugustine of Pocopson, Chester County, PA; A Sister: Rosalie Bryant of Glen Mills, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren. Son of the late Peter & Filomena Conti DeAugustine.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Saturday 11:30 a.m. from the Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Friends may call Saturday from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Sun Valley Joseph DeAugustine Music Scholarship, C/O John Steffy, Business Manager, 95 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014. 610 497-6300
Deaver, Dorothy
Dorothy (nee Featherly) Deaver AGE: 83
OF: Chester, PA formerly of Eddystone, PA
DIED: Wednesday, May 19, 2004
AT Fair Acres Born: Eddystone, PA Had Been A Resident of Eddystone, PA For 58 years, Before Moving To Chester, PA, 23 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Deaver and her husband owned a variety store at 9th & Saville in Eddystone for 12 years until 1971 and she was also the owner of Dottie's Corner Deli which was located across the street from the variety store.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Joseph T. Deaver who died in 1991; She is survived by Two Sons: Robert D. Deaver of Milmont Park, PA and Wayne A. Deaver of Aston, PA; a Daughter: Alberta D. Davies of Virginia; Also survived by Eight Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren. Was the Mother of the late Joseph L. Deaver who died in 2002.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 AM. Interment Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, P. O. Box 496, Lima, PA 19037.
Deganich, Kathryn E.
Kathryn E. (nee Banks) Deganich Kathy
AGE: 55 OF: Chadds Ford, PA & formerly of Aston, PA DIED: Wednesday, June 23, 2005
AT: Home BORN IN: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chadds Ford, PA FOR 20 years
EMPLOYED: Ashbridge Investment Management As Director of Client Services For 17 years.
FORMER EMPLOYMENT; Firstate Mortgage Corporation AS Assistant Vice President
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of St. Cornelius, Chadds Ford, PA
Other: She enjoyed nascar racing, poker, reading especially non-fiction books and politics. She loved the beach and especially enjoyed S. Bethany Beach in Delaware.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 34 years David J. Deganich, Sr; A Son: David J. Deganich, Jr. of Chadds Ford, PA; A Daughter: Janet M. Deganich of Chadds Ford, PA; A Brother: David Banks of Middletown, Delaware; Also survived by a Daughter-in-Law: Kelly Deganich of Chadds Ford, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of St Cornelius, Heyburn and Ridge Road, Chadds Ford, PA. Interment St Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Tug McGraw Foundation, 217 Parkside Lane, Glenside, PA 19038 would be appreciated.
