Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Gaeta, Ralph A.
Ralph A. Gaeta AGE: 88 OF: Clifton Heights, PA DIED: Sunday, August 9, 2009 at the Delaware County Hospital Born on June 6, 1921 in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Clifton Heights for 51 years.
VETERAN: Ralph joined the United States Army in 1942 with the 84th Divison and served in World War II. He landed in France and fought at the Battle of Normandy, pushed through Europe, fought at the Battle of the Bulge, his unit was the first American Division to cross over the Rhine River and capture Germany. For his bravery during combat, he received numerous awards including - The European Theater Medal, The Silver Star Medal, The Bronze Star Medal, The Distinguished Unit Medal, The Performance Medal and the Purple Heart Medal.
EMPLOYMENT: Westinghouse Company, Lester, PA as a Pipe fitter for 30 years until his retirement.
A man devoted to his family. He enjoyed hunting and antique cars.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 63 years Amelia (nee Palumbo) Gaeta; Two Sons: Ralph (Virginia) Gaeta, Jr. of Middletown Twp, PA and John Gaeta of Clifton Heights, PA; One Daughter: Frances Gaeta Ollis of Edgmont, PA; Three Grandsons: Ralph Gaeta, III, Steven Gaeta and James William Ollis.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church, Springfield and Bishop Avenues, Springfield, PA where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of Ralph Gaeta may be given to American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Gahres, Susie R.
Susie R. (nee Hinkel) Gahres AGE: 87
OF: Aston, PA and formerly of Ogden, PA
DIED: Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Fair Acres, Middletown Twp., PA Born in Ashland, PA
EDUCATION; Graduate Higgens High School Class of 1940
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Mt Hope United Methodist Church, Aston, PA where she served with the Busy Beavers and played on the Church-bowling league.
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed quilting, baking, varous crafts and was a member of the Aston Lionesses.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her Beloved Husband Franklin L. Gahres; Loving mother of Darlene (Bruce) Wilkinson of Cumming, GA, Franklin L. (Deborah) Gahres of Framingham, MA, Mitchell (Dottie) Gahres of Glen Mills, PA and Patricia Boyer of Aston, PA; Loving Mam-Mam of Eleven Grandchildren and Great-Grandmother of Fourteen.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Relatives and Friends are invited to the viewing 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Mt Hope United Methodist Church followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Mt Hope Cemetery, 4020 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; Contributions in memory of Susie Gahres may be given to Mt Hope Memorial Fund at the above address.
The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Galloway, Claire M.
Claire (nee Miller) Galloway AGE: 91
OF: Middletown Twp., Media, PA AND formerly of Havertown, PA
DIED: Friday, February 15, 2008 AT Home
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she had been a resident of Havertown, PA for 32 years before moving to Middletown Twp with her daughter in 1986.
EDUCATION: Graduate of Harrity Elementary School where she received the American Legion Award.
Salutatorian when Graduating West Philadelphia High School
Graduate Strayer's Business College
EMPLOYMENT: American Cancer Society as the Executive Director, Delaware County Unit; and was later promoted to Area Manager for the Pa. Division of the American Cancer Society in the Metro East Area (10 counties surrounding Phila). She retired in 1986 after 20 years of service. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Swift Canning Company, US Navy Yard, US Dept. of Agriculture and Thomas Robert Company as a Secretary.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Union Methodist Church, Havertown, PA. She served as a Sunday School teacher for beginners at Union Methodist and Ninth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia where she was a former member.
Other: A woman devoted to her family. Mrs. Galloway enjoyed Bridge and was a very proficient player. She also enjoyed swimming and reading. She was the past President of Chi Sigma Sorority.
Wife of 38 years to the late Charles Boyd Galloway who died in 1975.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Daughter: Lynn DiDonato of Middletown Twp., PA; A grandson: Robert C. DiDonato of Middletown Twp., PA; A Granddaughter: Lauren DiDonato of Middletown Twp., PA; Two Great-Grandsons: Michael and Gabriel.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA. Friends may call Monday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday after 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Claire Galloway may be given to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, West Chester, PA 19382.
Doris B. (nee Bell) Galloway AGE: 75
OF: Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Tuesday, January 4, 2005 AT Home
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA, had been a resident of Middletown Twp for 52 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Ridley Park High School
Attended Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA
EMPLOYED: Pennsylvania Rehab, Inc, Swarthmore with her husband Until her retirement where she served as an Administrative Assistant.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Reformation Lutheran Church, Media, PA
Other: Member Chester Jayceetts. She enjoyed golfing and Bridge.
SURVIVORS: In 1951, she married John D. Galloway who survives her; Also survived by A Son: Scott D. Galloway of Middletown Twp., PA; A Brother; Robert Devlin of Naples, Florida; Also survived by Six Grandchildren and One Great-Grandson; Mother of the late Kristan L. Allen who died in 1997 and Kathleen A. Rankin who died in 1986.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday 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 is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063 would be appreciated.
Gardner, Anna E.
Anna E. (nee Sellers) Gardner AGE: 81
OF: Aston, PA and formerly of Collingdale, PA
DIED: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 had been a resident of
Collingdale, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Aston, PA 24 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Collingdale High School
EMPLOYED: Comcast Corporation AS Executive Secretary for 40 years. Retiring in 1996 at the age of 70.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member of Philadelphia Club Advertising for Women.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Robert Gardner, Sr; She is survived by Three Daughters: Kerrie Doree, Arlene Jones and Dorna Gardner; A Son: William Gardner; A Daughter-in-Law: Chloe (Haeberlin) Gardner; Also survived by Eleven Grandchildren, Thirteen Great-Grandchildren and One Great-Great-Grandchild. Mother of the late Robert Gardner, Jr.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Graveside Service Monday April 11, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Association, Robert Morris bldg., 100 N. 17th Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Garman, Mary E.
Mary E. Eastwood Garman AGE: 82
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Friday, February 19, 2010 at home BORN IN: Delaware County she had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA for 52 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
Member Faith Community Church, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Mary enjoyed gardening growing both vegetables and flowers and was also an accomplished seamstress. She also loved cooking, baking, mystery movies and taking walks.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Rob and Monica Garman, Jr. of Brookhaven, PA; Her companion who cared for her James Clark of Brookhaven, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 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 Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer, PA
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Mary Garman may be given to a Charity of the Donor's choice.
