Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Francisco, Eleanor M
Eleanor M. (Kirby) Francisco AGE: 82
OF: Middletown Twp., PA formerly of Upland, PA
DIED: Friday, April 1, 2005 AT: Prospect Park Nursing Home had been a resident of Upland, PA before moving to Middletown Twp., PA 20 years ago.
EMPLOYED: Homemaker and also worked for Medford Meats as a packer for over 20 years until retirement. After retirement, she worked at Lima Estates as a waitress. She met her husband Harry, while working at Lima Estates.
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Husband of 20 years Harry Francisco; Three Daughters: Linda Minchella of Parkside, PA, Bobbie Probert of Parkside, PA and Diane Dabkowski of Rehoboth Beach, DE; Two Sons: Michael O'Connor of Boothwyn, PA and Ronald O'Connor of NJ (city unknown); Two Sisters: Mildred Chappell of York, PA and Jane Zehner of Tampa, FL; A Brother: Harry Kirby of Upland, PA; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren; Sister of the late Verna Crowley and William Kirby; Former wife of the late Joseph O'Connor.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in Eleanor's memory to the S.P.C.A., 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063 would be appreciated.
Frankenfield, John M.
John M. Frankenfield AGE: 43 Of: Brookhaven and formerly of Sharon Hill
DIED: Friday, April 1, 2005 AT: Home
BORN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Sharon Hill before moving to Brookhaven 2 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate of Sharon Hill High School, Class of 1981.
EMPLOYED: Independent Contractor, working as a carpet installer.
ORGANIZATIONS: Enjoyed spending time with his children; an avid Phillies and Eagles fan who also enjoyed the shore and music.
SURVIVORS: Father of Nicholas and Amanda Frankenfield of Glenolden, PA, Son of Henry C. and Joan R. (nee Ward) Frankenfield, Sr. of Brookhaven; Brother of Thomas Frankenfield of Omaha, NE, Henry Hank Jr. Frankenfield of West Chester, PA and Charles Charlie Frankenfield of Scottsdale, AZ and Joan Pellegrino of West Chester, PA, Helen Sheehan of Downingtown, PA and Ann Elliott of Middletown, DE.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 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 Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in John's memory to the Nicholas and Amanda Frankenfield Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 2600 MacDade Blvd., Holmes, PA 19043 would be appreciated (610) 583-8440.
Frankenfield, Henry C.
Henry C. Frankenfield, 80
St. Thomas More High grad; devoted family man
Of Brookhaven, a former Sears employee, died Jan. 28 at home.
Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Frankenfield was a resident of Sharon Hill before moving to Brookhaven 16 years ago. A 1947 graduate of the former St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia, he attended the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Frankenfield was employed by Sears, Roebuck & Co. for 29 years. He previously worked for John Hancock Insurance Co. for 10 years.
Mr. Frankenfield was a member of Our Lady of Charity Church, Brookhaven. He was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Frankenfield was an avid Philadelphia sports fan who enjoyed fishing, trips to Atlantic City, N.J., and playing pinochle with his family.
He was the father of the late John Frankenfield.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan R. Ward Frankenfield; daughters, Joan Pellegrino of Exton, Chester County, Helen Sheehan of Downingtown, Chester County, Ann Elliott of Millsboro, Delaware; Sons: Tom Frankenfield of Omaha, Neb., Henry "Hank" Frankenfield of West Chester, Chester County, Charlie Frankenfield of Phoenix; 16 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service was on 11:30 a.m Tuesday, Feb 2, 2010 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 SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp., PA.
Contributions in memory of of Henry Frankenfield may be given to Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Ave. Ridley Park, PA 19078
Frantz, Elizabeth E.
Elizabeth E. Frantz AGE: 96
OF: Aston and formerly of Bangor, PA
Died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Wallingford Nursing Home
BORN IN: Claymont, Delaware, she had resided in Bangor, PA until moving to Aston in 1999.
EMPLOYMENT: Mrs. Frantz worked for a Clothing Mill as a Seamstress in Bangor, PA retiring in 1979
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Past Member First United Methodist Church, Bangor, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her family. She was a member of Aston Senior Citizens, served as a Girl Scout Leader and was an avid reader.
Wife of the late Floyd F. Frantz.
Mother of the late Elizabeth A. Arnold who died in 2006
SURVIVORS: Survived by a Sister: Esther Winifred Smith of Wind Gap, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren, Fourteen Great-Grandchildren and One Great-Great-Granddaughter.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service and Interment Monday 12:00 Noon in St John's Cemetery, Bangor, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Elizabeth Frantz may be given to First United Methodist Church, 55 North 3rd Street, Bangor, PA 18013.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA
Frieze, Lisa A.
Lisa A. (nee Nardone) Frieze AGE: 41
OF: Aston Twp AND FORMERLY OF: Brookhaven, PA
DIED: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 AT: Home BORN IN: Darby, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Cardinal O'Hara Class of 1985
EMPLOYMENT: KinderCare Learning Centers, Aston, PA as a Teacher
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her daughter and family. She loved children and was attending Delaware County Community College for early Childhood Development. Lisa was artistic and enjoyed crafts, flowers and making wreaths.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her daughter Arianna M. Frieze at home; Two Sons: Stephen J. and Nicholas A. Arnold; Her parents John A. and Arleen M. Nardone of Brookhaven, PA; Two Sisters: Joann M. (Tom) Donnelly of Brookhaven, PA and Tina M. (Rick) Swallow of Brookhaven, PA; A Niece Rebecca L. Donnelly and Two Nephews: Richard K. Swallow, IV and Tyler A. Swallow.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. at The Church of St. John Fisher, 4225 Chichester Avenue, Boothwyn, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Lisa Frieze may be given to "The Educational Fund for Arianna M. Frieze, " c/o Joann M. Donnelly, P. O. Box 1432, Brookhaven, PA 19015.
Fry, Elizabeth W.
Elizabeth Wickersham Fry AGE: 87
OF: West Chester, PA and formerly of Wallingford, Nether Providence Twp., PA
DIED: Monday, December 10, 2007
AT Chester County Hospital
Born: Toughkenamon, PA
HAD BEEN A LONGTIME RESIDENT OF Wallingford, PA, BEFORE MOVING TO West Chester, PA IN 1990.
Education: Graduate Kennett Square High School Class of 1937
EMPLOYMENT: Phoenix Steel Corporation, Claymont, Delaware where she was a long time employee.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Parishioner of Saint John Chrysostom, Wallingford, PA and SS. Peter & Paul, West Chester, PA
Other: A woman who was devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed cooking, reading, crossword puzzles and was an avid animal lover.
Wife of the late Alfred J. Fry, Jr; Mother of the late Alfred J. Fry, III, of West Chester, PA; Grandmother of the late James Fry, Jr, of Aston, PA; Daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Wickersham; Sister of the late Charles Wickersham of New Castle, Delaware, Samuel Wickersham of Toughkenamon, PA, Ann Casella of Naugatuck, Connecticut, Sarah Maloney of Media, PA and Mary Sturges of Warrington, PA.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sons: James Fry of Aston, PA and Thomas Fry of West Chester, PA; Two Sisters: Ester Allcutt of St. Petersburg, FL and Helen Russell of Carrollton, TX; Also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 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 Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Elizabeth Fry may be given to The American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, West Chester, PA 19382.
