Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Graybeal, Robert E.
Robert E, Graybeal AGE: 79
Of Brookhaven, PA Formerly of Ormand Beach, Florida DIED: Thursday, August 26, 2004 AT Home
BORN IN: Downingtown, PA had been a resident of Ormand Beach, Florida BEFORE MOVING TO Brookhaven, PA 1 1/2 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Indiana Technical Institute
BS Civil Engineering Class of 1951
VETERAN: US Navy WAR World War II
PLACE OF SERVICE: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe Recipient of Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Chapter Service Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon.
EMPLOYED: Sun Shipbuilding AS Project Engineer RETIRED 1975
Also served as a Consultant to the U S Navy
ORGANIZATIONS: Member Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1263 Daytona Beach, Florida. He enjoyed fishing and reading.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Nancy Nelson Graybeal; He is survived by Two Sons: Robert E. Graybeal, Jr. of Wilmington, Delaware and Curtis Graybeal of Philadelphia, PA; Five Daughters: Rose Marie Mottola of Wallingford, PA, Sandra Massey of Brookhaven, PA, Pamela Jubic of Wallingford, PA, Judy Straut of Boothwyn, PA and Sherry Kunkle of Aston, PA; Two Brothers: Martin Graybeal of Daytona Beach. Florida and Walter Graybeal of Florida; Two Sisters: Nellie Thomas of Gap, PA and Beulah Romans of Wilmington, Delaware; Also survived by Sixteen Grandchildren and Two Cousins: Mary Lou Southall of Havre DeGrace, Maryland and Edith Foland of Abingdon, Maryland. Also survived by his former wife Rose Bryant Graybeal.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Visitation Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the home of S. Massey in Brookhaven, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, PA 19382.
ARRANGEMENTS BY: Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Ltd.
Grayson, Ann M.
Ann M. (nee Yurish) Grayson AGE: 82
OF Brookhaven, PA and formerly of Garden City, PA
Died: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Pittston, PA, she had been a long-time resident of Garden City before moving with her daughter in Brookhaven 18 years ago.
EMPLOYED BY: E. J. Korvettes, Springfield for 20 years, as a Salesperson until her retirement in 1980
ORGANIZATONS: Mrs. Grayson was a woman devoted to her family especially her granddaughters and great-granddaughter. An avid Philadelphia sports fan she particularly enjoyed the Phillies and Flyers. She also loved to bowl in Delaware County.
She was the wife of the late Clinton B. Grayson who died in 1966.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Son: Ronald F. Grayson of Willistown Twp., PA; Three Daughters: Donna M. Grayson with whom she lived of Brookhaven, PA, Anita L. Grayson of East Goshen, PA and Carol A. Grayson of West Chester, PA; Also survived by Two Grand-Daughters: Sandra Wolfe and Jillian Grayson and A Great-Grand-Daughter: Autumn Marie Wolfe.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 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 9:00 a.m. Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
Green, Maria S.
Maria S. Poppy (nee Saitto) Green, Avid Animal Lover AGE: 80OF Lima, PA
DIED: Wednesday, September 15, 2004
AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Media, PA
EMPLOYED BY: N. W. Ayre and Stouffer's Food Services in Philadelphia, PA, before becoming a Homemaker.
ORGANIZATONS: Church: Member Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall, Lima, PA
Other: Mrs. Green was an avid animal lover, health enthusiast and longtime member of the Wilmington Kirkwood Fitness & Racquetball Club.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Howard W. Bud Green; Daughter of the late Orazio N. and Denise H. (nee Mercur) Saitto; She is survived by A Brother and his wife Nicholas M. and Susanna R. Saitto; A Niece and Three Nephews; A Former sister-in-law; And also survived by Dear Friends.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2004 at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to Best Friends Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741-5000 would be appreciated.
Greenwalt, Matthew A.
Matthew Aaron Greenwalt AGE: 41
OF: West Chester, PA and formerly of Aston, PA
DIED: Sunday, January 13, 2008 Born: Chester, PA
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF West Chester, PA for twelve years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Sun Valley High School Class of 1984
EMPLOYMENT: Goldhorn Electrical Construction as an Electrician
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Greenwalt enjoyed motorcross, fishing and the beach. He also loved working with his hands in construction.
He was a member for 23 years of IBEW International Brotherhood Electrical Workers and Local #98 Electrical Union out of Philadelphia.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Barbara (nee Oppelt) Greenwalt; A Daughter: Jesse L. Greenwalt of West Chester, PA; A Son: Kyle A. Greenwalt of West Chester, PA; His parents Melvin H. and Margaret A. (nee Walker) Greenwalt of Glen Mills, Thornbury Twp., PA; Two Brothers: Mel H. Greenwalt of Century City, California and Mark (Denise) Greenwalt of Aston, PA; Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 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 9:00 a.m. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Matthew Greenwalt may be given to The Greenwalt Children's Fund, c/o The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.
Gropp, Shirley L.
Shirley L. (nee von der Heyde) Gropp AGE: 80
OF: Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
AT: Praxis Nursing Facility, Easton, PA
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA, She had been a resident of Middletown Twp for 49 years, last living at Sunrise Asst. Living.
EDUCATION: Graduate Bartram High School
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Wife of the late Richard W. Gropp who died in 1987.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by A Son: Richard W. (Julie) Gropp, Jr. of Media, PA; A Daughter: Donna G. Lafreniere of Wallingford, PA; A Brother: Clarence Heyde of Hilton Head, South Carolina; A Sister: Dorothy Duff of Florida; Also survived by Six Grandchildren: Scott, Jill and Mark Lafreniere and Richard W., III, Matthew and Jeffrey Gropp.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Shirley Gropp may be given to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 100 N. 17th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Guy, Sister Diane M.
Sister Diane M. Guy, SND de Namur - 68 of Richmond, Virginia & formerly of Ridley Park, PA.
DIED: Saturday, April 19, 3008 AT the home of her brother and sister-in-law in Ridley Park, PA
Sister Diane was born in Darby, PA and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Moylan, PA. She became a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1957 and held degrees from Trinity College, Washington DC (BS), University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN (MS Physics), Boston College, Boston, MA (MS Pastoral Counseling), Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, VA (Dr. of Ministry)
During her early career, she held teaching and Science Dept. Chair positions in various schools from Queens Village, NY to Norfolk, VA including the Academy of Notre Dame, Villanova, PA from 1967 to 1970.
In 1977, she directed her focus to Campus and Young Adult Ministry and since then has held key positions:
Director of Campus Ministry, Old Dominion University, VA 1977-1980
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry, Richmond, VA 1980-1988
Associate Director, Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry, Diocese of Richmond, 1988-2002
Chairman of the Process Task Force for the Diocese of Richmond which published "We've Come This Far by Faith"-2002
Director, Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry Diocese of Richmond, 2002 to present
Sister Diane had a heart for young people and a desire to focus on their needs within the Catholic Church. She believed in the ministry of reaching out to young adults and encouraging them to become leaders in their church. She was one of the pioneers in this ministry since the Diocese of Richmond was one of the first three dioceses in this country to address this need. She was the recipient of many certificates in this field and was featured in many articles:
"Diocese Promotes Program to Support Young Catholics" - The Catholic Virginian, 1990, "Church Makes Effort to Reach Young Adults, " Richmond Times-Dispatch - 1990, "Sister from Richmond Diocese Planted Seed for Pastoral Plan" - The Catholic Virginian - 1996, Tidings-Young Adult Ministry." - The Catholic Virginian - 1997, "Parishes Urged To Do More for Young Adults" - National Catholic Reporter - 2005, Connections, The Young Adult Newsletter for the Richmond Diocese.
She also began and facilitated "Summer Theologica" a program for the diocese - 1994 to present.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Three Brothers: William ( his wife Marty) Guy of Glen Mills, PA, Edward (his wife Carol) Guy of Ridley Park, PA and Daniel (his wife Patricia) Guy of Ridley Park, PA; She was "Aunt Diane" to Seven Nieces and Nephews and Four Grand Nephews and One Grand Niece.
Daughter of the late William John and Florina Eva (nee Palin) Guy.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. at The Church of St. Madeline, Penn Street and Morton Avenue, Ridley Park, PA where family and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp., PA. Family and Friends may call Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of Sister Diane Guy may be given to the Project, Environmental Concerns Inc., 143 Gregg Road, Foster, VA 23056; or Notre Dame High School, 207 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA 01841. (a Cristo Rey high school for disadvantaged teens)
