Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Deibert, George A.
George A. Deibert, 90 of Lima Estates, formerly of Ridley Park, died of a stroke August 17 at Spring House Estates.
Raised in Orwigsburg, PA, he graduated from Orwigsburg High School in 1932. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1936 from the University of Alabama. He worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and thereafter the Insurance Company of North America in Philadelphia.
Mr. Deibert was an officer in the US Army Quartermaster Corps during World War II. He was stationed at numerous locations on the west coast and in 1942 married a native Californian, Julia Briscejn.
After World War II, he and his family returned to the Philadelphia area, settling in Ridley Park. He worked for the Insurance Company of North America in the Purchasing Department and retired in 1976. He was active professionally and was the President of the Purchasing Management Association of Philadelphia in 1973.
Mr. Deibert remained in the Army Reserve and retired as a Colonel in 1974.
Mr. Deibert was a member of Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church of Media and served as both a trustee and elder. His relationship to Jesus Christ was very important to him.
He was a member of the Fort Dix Retiree Counsel and also served as Treasurer of the Ridley Township Library Board for many years.
Mr. Deibert had a wide range of interests and activities including: golfing, vegetable gardening, collecting coins and stamps, sports and traveling. He traveled to the west coast numerous times and especially enjoyed our nation's National Parks.
His wife, Julia Deibert, predeceased him.
Survivors: sons, Donald G. Deibert of Midland, MI; J. William Deibert of Edgewater, MD.; daughters. Joyce M. Deibert of Roslyn, PA, and Nancy L. Deibert of Vienna, Austria; three grandchildren; brothers; Newt Deibert of New Kingston, PA and Richard Deibert of Moraga, CA.
Service: Wednesday, August 24th at 11 am at the auditorium at Lima Estates at 411 N. Middletown Rd, Lima.
Burial: Valley Forge Memorial Gardens.
Contributions: Mission to the World, General Fund, P.O. Box 116284, Atlanta, GA 30368-6284 or to American Stroke Association, 1019 Mumma Road, Wormleysburg, PA 17041.
DeMarco, Bonnie J.
Bonnie J. (nee Eberling) DeMarco AGE: 42
OF: Springfield, PA and formerly of Glen Mills, Concord Twp., PA
DIED: Sunday, October 28, 2007
Born: Baltimore, Maryland she HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Glen Mills, BEFORE MOVING TO Springfield, PA, 5 ½ years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Nether Providence High School Class of 1983
EMPLOYMENT: Worked locally in Springfield as a Stable Master
ORGANIZATIONS: Bonnie had a passion for horses and enjoyed riding and caring for them.
Daughter of the late Edward J. Eberling.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her mother Nancy L. (nee Hubbard) Eberling of Ashburn, Virginia; A Brother: John Eberling of Prospect Park, PA; A Sister: Sharon (Michael) Stewart of Purcellville, Virginia; Also survived by Nieces and Nephews: Chelsea, Christopher, Victoria and Nicholas Stewart.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 1:30 p.m. from Mt Hope United Methodist Church, 882 Concord Road, Aston, PA where friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Bonnie DeMarco may be given to World Wildlife Federation, 1401 19th Street, Huntsville, Texas 77340.
Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
DeMeo, Rose T.
Rose T. (nee Dragoni) DeMeo AGE: 85 OF: Aston, PA and formerly of Chester, PA DIED: Sunday, February 18, 2007bbbAT: Home Born and reared in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emidio Dragoni and Ernestine Angelini Dragoni.
She was a resident of Chester before moving to Aston, PA in 2002.
EDUCATION: St Anthony's Catholic School
Chester High School
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA, she formerly belonged to St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
Other: Mrs. De Meo was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Rose enjoyed cooking, baking and crocheting numerous afghans for family and friends.
Wife of 57 years of the late Andrew De Meo who died in 1996. Sister of the late Mary Dragoni who died in 1996 and Francis Dragoni who died in 1935.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by A Daughter Rosemarie T. De Meo of Aston, PA with whom she resided; Three Sons: Paul E. (Carol) De Meo of Rockaway, New Jersey, Michael A. (Betty) De Meo of Media, PA and Anthony J. De Meo of Aston, PA; Four Grandchildren: Lara (Jim) Hoyt, Kari De Meo, Michael A. De Meo II and Elizabeth R. De Meo; Three Brothers: Anthony (Ida) Dragoni of Woodlyn, PA, James (Dorothy) Dragoni of Brookhaven, PA and Emidio Dragoni of Brookhaven, PA; Two Sisters: Teresa Dragoni of Brookhaven, PA and Anne Marie (Anthony)Di Domenico of Norristown, PA; Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Friday from The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Rose De Meo may be given to Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Avenue, P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.
Denk, Michael Damien
Michael Damien Denk AGE: 59
OF: Springfield, PA
DIED: Suddenly Tuesday, February 8, 2005 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Johnstown, PA where he had been a resident until moving to Springfield, PA since 1979
EDUCATION: Graduate Temple University. Mr. Denk was a part of the first generation of college graduates in his family.
EMPLOYED: Founder and President of Insurance Concepts, Inc. He worked as an Insurance Agent and Broker, for the past 35 years.
VETERAN: U S Navy where he was honored to serve with the extremely elite crew on the nuclear submarine USS John Marshall
ORGANIZATIONS: Church Member of Princeton Presbyterian, Springfield, PA
Other: Mr. Denk enjoyed dancing, music, running, bicycling and classic cars. He was a member of the Rhythmic Society, Pennsylvania Independent Insurance Agents Association.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Diane (nee Dorsey) Fariss Denk; Children: Kurt Denk of San Francisco, California, Gregory Johnson of Norwalk, Connecticut, Katrina Denk of Springfield, PA and Abigail Denk of Springfield, PA; His Mother: Eleanor (nee Freidhoff) Denk of Johnstown, PA; Two Brothers: Edward Denk of Cleveland, Ohio and Raymond Denk of Mesa, Arizona; Three Sisters: Kathleen McCombie of Johnstown, PA, Gretchen Yaeger of Seymour, Connecticut and Monica Heinly of Cape May, New Jersey; Also survived by Nephews, Nieces and Friends. Son of the late Charles A. Denk.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 12:30 p.m. from Princeton Presbyterian Church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA. Interment Cumberland Cemetery, Media, PA. Friends may call Friday Evening 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 am. to 12:00 Noon at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Memorial Gifts: Contributions to the Gift of Life, 301 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or Temple University, Office of Development, Scholarship Fund for The Business School, 1938 Liacouras Walk (299-00), Philadelphia, PA 19122 would be appreciated.
Denk, Michael Damien
Michael Damien Denk AGE: 59 OF: Springfield, PA DIED: Suddenly Tuesday, February 8, 2005
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Johnstown, PA where he had been a resident until moving to Springfield, PA since 1979
EDUCATION: Graduate Temple University. Mr. Denk was a part of the first generation of college graduates in his family.
EMPLOYED: Founder and President of Insurance Concepts, Inc. He worked as an Insurance Agent and Broker, for the past 35 years.
VETERAN: U S Navy where he was honored to serve with the extremely elite crew on the nuclear submarines the USS John Marshall
ORGANIZATIONS: Church Member of Princeton Presbyterian, Springfield, PA
Other: Mr. Denk enjoyed dancing, music, running, bicycling and classic cars. He was a member of the Rhythmic Society, PA and Independent Insurance Agents Association.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Diane (nee Dorsey) Fariss Denk; Children: Kurt Denk of San Francisco, California and Gregory Johnson of Norwalk, Connecticut, Katrina Denk of Springfield, PA and Abigail Denk of Springfield, PA; His Mother: Eleanor (nee Freidhoff) Denk of Johnstown, PA; Two Brothers: Edward Denk of Cleveland, Ohio and Raymond Denk of Mesa, Arizona; Three Sisters: Kathleen McCombre of Johnstown, PA, Gretchen Yaeger of Seymour, Connecticut and Monica Heinly of Cape May, New Jersey; Also survived by Nephews, Nieces and Friends. Son of the late Charles A. Denk.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 12:30 p.m. from Princeton Presbyterian Church, 933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA. Interment Cumberland Cemetery, Media, PA. Friends may call Friday Evening 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 am. to 12:00 Noon at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the Gift of Life, 301 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or Temple University, Office of Development, 1938 Liacouras Walk (299-00), Philadelphia, PA 19122 would be appreciated.
Denney, Vera D.
Vera D. (nee May) Denney AGE: 84
OF: Upper Chichester, PA FORMERLY OF: Chester, PA
DIED: Monday, December 13, 2004
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
BORN IN: London, England had been a resident of Chester, PA before moving to Upper Chichester 10 years ago.
EMPLOYED: William Penn Elementary School where she served as a Library & Lunch Room Aide and also Homeroom Mom.
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Former Member Feltonville United Methodist Church
Other: Honorary Member of Red Hat Divas Aston Chapter. Mrs. Denny was involved with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts serving as a Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader. An avid reader, she shared her love of reading with the children and facility of William Penn Elementary. She enjoyed traveling, singing, arts and crafts, butterflies, Sun Flowers and quilting.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Francis E. Denney who died in 1994; She is survived by A Son: Robert W. Denney of Chester, PA; Two Daughters: Debra Denney of Boothwyn, PA and Margaret Maggie Berry of Aston, PA; Also survived by Six Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Friday 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 private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to The March of Dimes, 1019 W. 9th Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
