Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Church Food Bank.
Other: A Christian woman who loved her Lord and her family.
Wife of the late Elton Lee Dryden, Sr. who died in November 1978.
Ten brothers and sisters pre-ceeded her in death, as she was the last of her generation.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Three Daughters: Judy Blake and her husband John of Pocomoke, MD, Linda Olita of Brookhaven, PA and Patricia Pavlick and her husband Terry of Wallingford, PA; One Son: Elton Dryden, Jr and his wife Becky of Glen Mills, PA; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one Aunt of Trainer, PA and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
She had two devoted pets Tiffany and Toby.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Upland Baptist Church, 325 Main Street, Upland, PA 19015, where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Alice Dryden may be given to Upland Baptist Church at the above address.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Dugan, Elizabeth Rose
Elizabeth Rose (nee Dehnert) Dugan an advocate for children and adults with intellectual and development disabilities.
A long time resident of the Newtown Square area
Died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Lankenau Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer.
Mrs. Dugan was born in Louisville, Kentucky moved to the Upper Darby area as a young child.
ORGANIZATONS: Mrs. Dugan was well known for her advocacy for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Betty was the Past President of the Pier Family Group and was instrumental in negotiating the safe and secure
deinstitutionalization of the Embreeville State Center for mentally retarded in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
At the time of her death Betty was the Board President at the PIERCFST, Inc. - which monitors services for former Residents of the Embreville & Pennhurst State Centers.
In 1987 Bill & Betty Dugan established the Kevin Dugan Fund after the death of their son Kevin.
Kevin was employed in an Elwyn workshop and a very enthusiastic worker.
When the fund was created, the workshop that Kevin attended on the Media Campus was named in his memory.
The interest from the fund is used periodically as "Scholarship money" for a young person graduating from Elwyn's Davidson School and transitioning to work at the Kevin Dugan Center.
Mrs. Dugan is predeceased by her husband Bill after 42 years of marriage in 2000.
Her sons, Jim Dugan, Danny Dugan and Kevin Dugan who died in 2004, 1976 and 1987 respectively, also predecease her.
SURVIVORS: Survived by sisters, Vera Purchler of Glenview, IL and Deanna Dehnert of Broomall, and her brother: Carl Dehnert of Royersford, PA; Mrs. Dugan is also survived by her life-long best friend: Marge Jersey of Glen Mills. In addition, nieces, Patti Hankins of Pylesville, MD, Jean Kerbs of Malvern, PA, Lisa Grzywacz of Royersford, PA and Karin Madary of Royersfor, PA, and nephew, Mark Dehnert of Royersford, PA, also survive Mrs. Dugan.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10th 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 in Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA immediately following the funeral service.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Elizabeth Dugan may be made to the Kevin Dugan Center, Elwyn Institute Development Office, 111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA 19063.
Dugan, Jim W.
Jim W. Dugan AGE: 54
OF: West Chester, PA ON August 2, 2004 had been a resident of West Chester, PA FOR OVER 20 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Marple Newtown High School Class of 1968
EMPLOYED: Chester County Local Union #465 AS A Carpenter for 33 years. RETIRED August 2003.
VETERAN: US Navy Serviced on the USS Simon Lake in Dundee, Scotland They provided the Nuclear Submarines with all of their supplies.
ORGANIZATIONS: An avid tennis player he enjoyed playing both doubles and singles and participated in several tournaments.
Was a member Chester Valley Golf Club in Malvern, PA. During his High School years he liked listening to and playing music.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his Mother: Betty (Dehnert) Dugan of Newtown Square, PA; Son of the late Bill Dugan who died in 2000; Brother of the late Kevin Dugan who died in 1987 and Danny Dugan who died in 1976.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Monday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Monday. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Concord Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Memorial Gifts may be presented to the Kevin Dugan Center Elwyn Institute, Development Office, 111 Elwyn Road, Media, PA 19063.
Dullea, Georgia
Georgia (nee Skeados) Dullea AGE: 62
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Monday, May 14, 2007
AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital Born in Athens, Greece
She had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA since 1977.
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA.
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her beloved husband Dr. James A. Dullea, Jr Ph.D. of Brookhaven, PA; A Loving Son: John Dullea of Brookhaven, PA; Dear Daughter of Nora (nee Kerhoulas) Skeados of South Orange, New Jersey; A Sister: Dorothy Ganek of South Orange, New Jersey; Also survived by A Niece Lynn Gutkin of Morristown, New Jersey; A Nephew: Jay Ganek of Brooklyn, New York.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday from The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA; Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday and after 8:30 a.m. Saturday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Georgia Dullea may be given to Our Lady of Charity Roofing Repair Project, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven, PA 19015.
Dunigan, Bernard F.
Bernard F. Dunigan AGE: 99
OF: Middletown Twp., Media, PA & formerly of Lakehurst, New Jersey and Woodbridge, New Jersey DIED: Sunday, July 17, 2005
AT: Riddle Village BORN IN: Woodbridge, New Jersey where he resided for 73 years moving to Lakehurst, New Jersey for 15 years before moving to Middletown Twp., 11 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate St. James Grammar School
Graduate Woodbridge High School
Graduate American Banking Institute
EMPLOYED: Worked as a Banker at Chemical Bank, now J. P. Morgan Chase of NY for over 44 years AS Asst. Vice President and then a Stockbroker with Fahnstock & Company, NY for 10 years before retiring in 1980.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Glen Mills, PA
Other: Member of the Lions Club of America and served as Chairman, Board of Zoning in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
He also was active with the Boys Scouts of America.
Was the husband of the late Mary (nee Barrett), Helen (nee Hayes) and Catherine (nee O'Donnell) Dunigan.
Father of the late M. John Dunigan.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Mary Lou (nee Harby) Dunigan; One Daughter: Mary E. McAleer of Berwyn, PA; Four Sons: James P. Dunigan of Newtown Square, PA, Thomas E. Dunigan of Washington DC, William B. Dunigan of Madison, Connecticut and Bernard F. Dunigan of Auburn, California; Two Sisters: Jane Ward and Jule VanLoan both of Connecticut; Also survived by Sixteen Grandchildren and Ten+ Great Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA. Interment St James Cemetery, Woodbridge, New Jersey. Friends may call Tuesday Evening 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Ret#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA and Wednesday after 9:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle at the above address.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Polycystic Kidney Foundation (PKD), 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City Missouri 64114.
Dunn, William J.
William J. "Bill" Dunn AGE: 68
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: At home with his family on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Born in Crum Lynne, PA, he had been a resident of Brookhaven for 38 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Kazanjian Builders as a Construction Superintendent for 20 years working in residential construction
ORGANIZATIONS: Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved camping and hunting and was an avid reader.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 47 years, Elsie G. (nee Hinchliffe) Dunn; Two Sons: William J. (Sharon) Dunn, Jr. of West Chester, PA and Matthew (Tracey) Dunn OF Nether Providence, PA; One Daughter Diane Dunn of Glen Mills, PA; Three Sisters: Mary Coombes of Brooksville, Florida, Loretta (Gene) Schneider of West Grove, PA and Kathy Dougherty of Woodlyn, PA; Grandchildren; Matthew Dunn, Jr., Nicolas Dunn, William Dunn, 3rd, Tara Dunn and Zackary Dunn; Also survived by his best friend of 35 years, Mark Shattuck of Paoli, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 8:00 p.m. Friday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rt# 352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of William Dunn may be given to Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 723 S. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086.
Dutery, Jr., Frank E.
YORK - Frank E. Dutery, Jr.; age 80 of Manchester Township, York died Friday, October 19, 2001 at his residence. He was the husband of the late M. Pauleen 'Polly' [Goodman] Dutery.
Born September 3, 1921 in Harrisburg, a son of the late Frank E. Dutery, Sr. and the late Margaret S. [Filson] Dutery; he was a graduate of John Harris Senior High School in Harrisburg and attended the University of Florida.
A captain in the United States Army Air Corp during WW II, he piloted more than 35 night combat missions over Europe as Eighth Air Force, 492nd Bomb Group attached to the Office of Strategic Services' famed 'Carpetbagger' squadron.
Following the war he was a pilot for Trans World Airlines for six years before joining Dentsply International, Inc. as a chief pilot, a position he held for 30 years until his retirement April 30, 1980.
During this time he served as a consultant to NASA in development of the space shuttle and was a member of numerous aviation industry advisory boards.
He held an Airline Transport Rating and was a certified flight instructor.
In retirement, he was a volunteer at the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center working to restore the vintage theatre organ.
He was a member of Out Door Country Club, a volunteer with York Community Access Television, a member of American Theatre Organ Guild, and Advent Lutheran Church
Mr. Dutery is survived by a son, Gary F. Dutery of Boca Grande, Florida; three grandchildren; and a sister Miriam L. Scott of Harrisburg.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Road, York with his Pastor, Rev. David L. Ritterpusch officiating.
Burial will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery with Full Military Rites Provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Strand Capitol Performing Arts Center, c/o Continued Preservation of the Theatre Organ; 50 North George Street, York, PA 17401
