Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Gartside, Lorraine L.
Lorraine L. (nee Allen) Gartside AGE: 84
OF: Chadds Ford, PA DIED: Monday, July 24, 2006 AT Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, PA Born: Danville, Virginia to the late Claude L. and Jessie Shumate Allen. HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Chadds Ford, PA for over 20 years.
EMPLOYMENT: Crozer-Chester Medical Center AS A Switchboard Operator RETIRED 1984
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Fellowship Church. Concordville, PA
Other: A woman of great faith she lived her life according to her beliefs. She loved her family and was especially devoted to them and to her deep faith in the Lord.
Wife of 60 years to the late Francis G. Gartside who died in 1999.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by Two Daughters: Dorothy Mizell of Dover, Delaware and Marie Spykerman of Concordville, PA; A Brother: William Allen of Feltonville, PA; Also survived by Six Grandchildren, Eight Great-Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 12:00 Noon Friday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Lorraine L. Gartside may be given to Fellowship Church, 209 Bethel Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342 or Taylor Hospice Residence, 300 Johnson Avenue, P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284.
Gaskins, Richard C.
Richard C. Gaskins, 74, Nuclear Pioneer, President of Westinghouse China, and Active Community Member
Richard C. Gaskins, 74, of Media, retired President of Westinghouse, China, died Wednesday of complications from internal bleeding at Shore Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Gaskins began working for Westinghouse during the summers while attending college in the mid 50s. At that time, he worked on the world's fIrst nuclear power plant in Arco, Idaho, and helped write the operating manual for the reactor on the first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus. He began working full-time for Westinghouse in1959. He was the Manager of Marketing for Large Steam Turbines in Philadelphia before becoming an International Sales Manager in Pittsburgh and then the President of Westinghouse, China. He began traveling to China in 1981 and lived there from 1986-1997 with his mission being to spread electric power throughout China. Most of the major nuclear power plant contracts during his tenure in China went to Westinghouse as a result of his efforts. He won Westinghouse's highest honor, the Order of Merit, on December 7, 1994. He retired from Westinghouse in 1997.
Mr. Gaskins was a graduate of Montpelier High School in Idaho, where he was the student body president. He went on to the University ofIdaho where he graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1957. In addition to graduating as one of the top 10 seniors in his class, he was on the Executive Board of the Associated Students of the University of Idaho, a member of several honorary societies, and the cadet captain in the university's NROTC program. During his early years at Westinghouse, he received his Business and Managing CertifIcate from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
From 1957-59 he served in the Navy as part of special weapons team on the Essex and the Roosevelt. He remained in the Naval Reserves into the mid 80s where he served as the commanding offIcer of the reserve units in Ridley Township and the Philadelphia Naval base. He retired as a Captain.
Throughout his life, Mr. Gaskins was an active member of the communities in which he found himself and made signifIcant contributions to those communities. In 1970 he helped found Benchmark School, an internationally recognized school for bright struggling readers. He served as the President of the Board of Directors at the school until his death. While in China, he was a founding member of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and served as the Executive Director and Member of the Board of Directors of that group. After his retirement, he served as the Chair of the Environmental Commission in Upper Providence Township and as a member of the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. In addition, he was a Committee Person for the 3rd District in the Republican Party in Upper Providence.
Mr. Gaskins was also extremely active in the churches he attended. While a member ofMt. Hope United Methodist Church in Aston, he was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Administrative Board of the church. While a member of Lima United Methodist Church, he served as the President of the United Methodist Men's Fellowship and he was a member of the Church Council and the Endowment Committee. In the summers, he attended Union Chapel By the Sea in Ocean City, NJ.
Mr. Gaskins loved to travel and ski and he found great joy in following the Phillies.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Irene; his sons, Rick and Robb; and his seven grandchildren.
The memorial service is at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 19, at Lima United Methodist Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, Lima. Friends may call from 10:00 AM.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Benchmark School, 2107 N. Providence Road, Media, PA 19063.
Gattone, Elizabeth Coursey
DECEASED: Elizabeth "Betsy" (nee Coursey) Gattone AGE: 67
OF: Glen Mills and formerly of Concord Township, PA
DIED: Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Chester, PA she had been a resident of Concord Twp before moving to Glen Mills, PA 20 years ago.
EDUCATION: Graduate Immaculate Heart of Mary Elementary School, Chester, PA
Graduate Notre Dame High School, Moylan
Class of 1960
EMPLOYMENT: Restaurant and catering industries for many years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Gattone was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Daughters: Elizabeth "Beth" Gattone of King of Prussia, PA and Christine Principato of Easton, PA; One Son: Thomas Gattone of Duvall, Washington; Her companion: Richard Snyder of Glen Mills; Five Sisters: Catharine Methvin of Newark, Christina Parker of Brookhaven, Dolores Macrino and Mary Linstrom both of VA, and Frances Brechemin of SC; a brother: Joseph Coursey of VA; two grandchildren; dear friend Jeanne George of Wallingford; and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 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 private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Elizabeth Gattone may be given to The SPCA, 555 Sandybank Road, Media, PA 19063.
Gaudino, Irene G.
Irene G. (nee Kranyak) Gaudino AGE: 91
OF: Claymont, Delaware & formerly of
Marcus Hook, PA DIED: Saturday, March 5, 2005
AT: Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, PA
BORN IN: Marcus Hook, PA had been a resident of Claymont, Delaware for 25 years.
EMPLOYED: Chichester School District working at Chichester High School cafeteria as a Cashier until her retirement. Formerly employed by Weinbergs Department Store, Chester, PA and Minutella's Florist
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Holy Rosary Church, Claymont, DE
Former member Immaculate Conception, Marcus Hook, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her home and family.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Joseph C. Gaudino who died in 1985; Beloved mother of Four Daughters: Joy (Jack) Hearn of Milton, Delaware, Anna Marie (Ed) Biddle of Concord Twp., PA, Lorraine (Jim) Nelson of Kennet Square, PA and Jo-Rene (Gary) Queensberry of Palm Harbor, Florida; Also Survived by Eleven Grandchildren, Twenty Great-Grandchildren and beloved Niece and Nephew Mary Elizabeth Stock and Jerry DeNight.
SERVICE INFORMATION:Funeral Mass on Thursday 12:30 pm from Holy Rosary Church Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, De. Where friends may call after 11:00 AM. Interment Lawn Croft Cemetery. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: St. Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Geist, Raymond J.
Raymond J. Geist AGE: 80 OF: Middletown Twp, PA formerly of Prospect Park, PA
DIED: Tuesday, January 11, 2005
at Springfield Hospital
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA had been a resident of Prospect Park, before moving to Middletown Twp. 28 years ago.
EMPLOYED: Philadelphia Electric Company as Manager of Auditing For 45 years Retired 1986
VETERAN: US Army Air Corps War World War II
Place of Service: Alaska
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Middletown Presbyterian Church, Elwyn, PA, where he served as an ordained Elder and Deacon. He was also a member of the Finance Committee.
Other: Mr. Geist was a member of Prospect Lodge #578 F&AM, Ben Franklin Consistory, the LuLu Shrine and The Institute of Internal Auditors. While living in Prospect Park he was a member of the School Board. Also served as Past President of the Edison Gas and Electric Institute.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 60 years, Leetta (Pabst) Geist; A Son: Raymond J. Geist, Jr. of Mechanicburg, PA; A Daughter: Norma Lee Ader Hammett of Middletown Twp., PA; Two Brothers: Daniel J. Geist of New Jersey and Robert C. Geist of New Jersey; Also survived by Five Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. from Middletown Presbyterian Church, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, Elwyn, PA 19063. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. at the Church in the Martin Chapel where there will be a Masonic Service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: The family wishes flowers to be omitted and contributions be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3551 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140; or Middletown Presbyterian Church at the above address.
Gekowski, Raymond F.
Gekowski, Raymond F. on August 12, 2006; Beloved Husband of Dorothy A. (nee Lazarski) Gekowski of Lutherville, Maryland and formerly of Glen Mills, PA; Loving father of Dr. Kathleen M. Gekowski and Dr. Marcia A. (nee Gekowski) (Brian) DuBuque; Loving Grandfather of Matthew DuBuque.
Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:00 a.m. from The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342, where friends may call after 9:15 a.m. Interment in the adjoining Church Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Raymond F. Gekowski may be made to The Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Building Fund at the above address. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
