Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
DePaola, Joan
MINSHALL-SHROPSHIRE FUNERAL HOME
NAME: Joan (nee Kain) DePaola AGE: 70
OF: Woodlyn, Ridley Twp., PA AND FORMERLY OF: Folcroft, PA
DIED: Wednesday, February 5, 2003
AT Home of her son BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Folcroft, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Woodlyn, PA 38 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate West Catholic High School Class of 1950
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Past Member Church of Our Lady Peace
Milmont Park, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed swimming and while in school played the trombone.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late George DePaola who died in 1982; She is survived by Four Sons: George DePaola of Middletown Twp., PA, Steve DePaola of Ridley Twp., PA, James DePaola of Ridley Twp., PA and Ken DePaola of Lincoln University, PA; A Brother: Joseph Kain of Levittown, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service is private. Arrangements Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: n/a
DeRosa, Frances V.
Frances V. (nee Yankounis) DeRosa AGE: 94
OF: Glenolden, PA DIED: Saturday, January 24, 2004
AT Fair Acres Geriatric Center
Born: Philadelphia, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Glenolden, PA FOR 25 years.
EMPLOYMENT: A Homemaker whose husband the late Richard J DeRosa, Sr operated a grocery store in Morton, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Church of St. Joseph, Aston, PA
Other: Mrs. DeRosa was a woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning and crocheting blankets.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Richard J. DeRosa, Sr who died in 1978; She is survived by A Son: Richard J. DeRosa, Jr. of Middletown Twp., PA; Two Daughters: Grace Braun of Harrisburg, PA and Joyce Harter of Elkton, Maryland; A Sister: Patrinella Holmes of Scottsdale, Arizona; Three Brothers: Frank Rybel of Florida, Matthew and Adolph Rybel both of Philadelphia, PA; Also survived by Eleven Grandchildren and Twenty Nine Great-Grandchildren and Sixteen Great-Great Grandchildren; Sister of the late Walter Rybel and Tony Rybel, Adele Babbitt and John Yankounis.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Road, Aston, PA. Interment SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp, PA; Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Thursday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Desmond, Mollie S.
Mollie (Stohr) Desmond 79 of Newtown Square, PA. Died on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Riddle Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born September 10, 1930 in Springfield, PA, one of two children to the late William and Mollie Stohr.
Graduate West Chester College Class of 1952
Then worked as a Teacher. She married Jack, the love of her life, and raised three daughters in Media, PA. Later in life she volunteered at The Red Cross, and most recently she "found her voice" in the Choir at White Horse Village.
She was generous and loving, devoted to her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. A baker, gardener, seamstress, traveler, photographer and Phillies fan, Mollie danced the Mummer's Strut and Alley Cat with abandon. She never met a holiday she didn't like, celebrating Groundhog Day and Christmas with eq ual enthusiasm.
Survived by her husband: John "Jack" W. Desmond; Three Daughters: Suzette (Tom) Desmond Davis of Shelby, NC, Ginger (Chris) Desmond-Martin of Wellesley, MA and Sandra (Ben) Desmond Stokes of San Francisco, DA; One Brother: William (Beverly) Stohr of Bedford, VA; Also survived by four granddaughters.
There will be a Fireside Gathering 4:00 p.m. Thursday at White Horse Village, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, Pa 19073. Interment private.
Contributions in memory of Mollie Desmond may be given to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 102, Phila., PA 19103; or the American Red Cross, 2221 Chestnut Street, Phila., PA 19103.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Devine, Jr., Charles F.
Charles F. Devine, Jr A Church Deacon and former Vice President of Chicago Title Insurance Company
AGE: 60 OF: Chester Heights, PA
DIED: August 29, 2008
AT The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Born: Philadelphia, PA Had been a resident of Chester Heights, PA for 10 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Bishop Neumann High School
Graduate LaSalle University
Graduate Widener University School of Law
EMPLOYMENT: Most recently was the Vice President Chicago Title Insurance Company and was the former Assistant Vice President of Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of the Church of St Thomas the Apostle where he served as a Deacon.
Other: His memberships included Delaware County Bar Association and the Knights of Columbus. He also served as a former member of Chester Heights Borough Council.
Son of the late Charles F. Devine, Sr and brother of the late Ellen Daly.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Diane Budetta Devine; Sons: David, Andrew and Casey Devine; One Daughter: Brittany Devine; His mother: Margaret M. Devine; Sisters: Maggie Devine-Pennock, Nancy Bowers; Brothers: Michael and Dennis Devine; Also survived by 13 Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Thursday at The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 430 Valleybrook Road, Chester Heights, PA, where friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 9:00 to 10:50 a.m. Thursday. Interment St Thomas the Apostle Church Cemetery.
Memorial Gifts: Contributions in memory of Charles Devine may be given to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Devon, Geraldine T.
Geraldine T. (nee Thompson) Devon AGE: 83
OF: Aston, PA DIED: Sunday, September 11, 2005
AT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Chester, PA Had been a resident of Aston, PA FOR 35 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYED: Worked for the family business H. A. Harper Sons
and as a Bookkeeper for Scallan's Florist Shop, W. T Grant and Wilmington Dry Goods.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: She was a member of Trainer United Methodist Church, Trainer, PA
Other: Member Ladies Auxiliary Felton Fire Company of Delaware County. She enjoyed needlework and cooking for her family.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Daughters: Carol Harper Bailey of Levittown, PA and Lois Harper Patterson of Brookhaven, PA; Two Sisters: Annabelle Brent Berckman of Media, PA and Charmaine Babe Silva of Pocono Lakes, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and after 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Devonshire, Samuel F.
Samuel F. Devonshire AGE: 87
OF: Marcus Hook, PA
DIED: Friday, February 13, 2004
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital HAD BEEN A LONG TIME RESIDENT OF Marcus Hook, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Eddystone High School Class of 1934
VETERAN: US Army WAR: World War II PLACE OF SERVICE: European Theatre RECEPIENT Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 5 Bronze Stars
EMPLOYED: FMC Production in the Jet Department
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Mt Hope United Methodist Church Aston, PA
Other: A man devoted to home and family. Was an avid Phillies Baseball Fan and enjoyed history.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 62 years Lydia (nee Wilson) Devonshire; A Daughter: Jean D. Martin of Swedesburg, PA; A Son: Samuel W. Devonshire of Marcus Hook, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 4020 Concord Road, Aston, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the above named Church.
