Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Hammelbacher, Rachel C.
Rachel C. Baird Hammelbacher AGE: 79
OF: Fairplay, Colorado and formerly of Middletown Twp., PA
DIED: Monday, October 19, 2009 at Colorado Spring Memorial Health System BORN IN: Ridley Twp., PA, she had been a resident of Middletown Twp before moving to Fairplay, Colorado 7 years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Rachel enjoyed her home and was devoted to her family. She especially enjoyed times with her children and grandchildren. She loved finding treasures at flea markets, traveling and reading.
Wife of the late Richard A. Hammelbacher.
Mother of the late John and Wistar Hammelbacher.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Six Sons: Richard A. (Beth) Hammelbacher of Smyrna, DE, Steven Hammelbacher of Fairplay, CO, Alex Hammelbacher of Boothwyn, PA, Robert Hammelbacher of Chester, PA, Warren (Betsy) Hammelbacher of Linwood, PA and Paul Hammelbacher of Fairplay, CO; One Brother: Alec (Rose) Baird of Coco, Florida; One Daughter-in-Law: Jennifer Hammelbacher of Parkside, PA. Also survived by Three grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and after 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Rachel Hammelbacher may be given to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 www.diabetes.org
Hanahan, Shirley Louise
Shirley Louise Hanahan, 75, of Berlin, Maryland died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, May 27, 2007. Shirley was born and raised in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Leroy Fronheiser and Amy Bryfogle Fronheiser. She lived in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania from 1959 until 2003.
Shirley was employed by Middletown Township as a Secretary for 20 years until her retirement in 1997
Shirley attended Gradyville United Methodist Church. She was a woman devoted to her home and family. She was a member of Middletown Seniors. She enjoyed cooking and travel and also played the organ.
She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Hanahan.
She was the devoted mother of Barry Lee Neeb and his wife Jennifer; and grandmother of Garrett and Bethany Paige Neeb. She is also survived by a brother, Marvin Fronheiser, of Walnutport, Pennsylvania. She will also be remembered and missed by Mr. Hanahan's sons and nephews, their wives, and many grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at the Gradyville United Methodist Church in Gradyville, Pennsylvania at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 1st The Reverend Deborah Gildart-Hanks will officiate. Friends may call after 12:30 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Coastal Hospice, Inc., P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21804, or Gradyville United Methodist Church 1223 Middletown Road, Gradyville, PA 19039.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., PA.
Hance, Anna Mae
Anna Mae (nee Sabo) Hance AGE: 85
OF: Wallingford, Nether Providence Twp., PA and formerly of Wilmington, Delaware and Essington, Tinicum Twp., PA. DIED: Friday, November 28, 2008 At Taylor Hospital.
Born in Freeland, PA, she lived in Tinicum Twp most of her life moving to Wilmington, Delaware in 1992 before moving to Wallingford, Nether Providence Twp., PA three years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Hygrade Food Products, Philadelphia until her retirement in 1992 at the age of 69.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Boeing as a Secretary for 13 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman who was devoted to her home and family who she especially enjoyed spending tine with. She loved going to the Casinos, vanilla bean ice cream, Angel hair pasta, watching 2 and a half men and Christmas.
Wife of the late Joseph Thomas Hance, Sr.
Sister of the late Arthur, Albert, Raymond and Robert Sabo.
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Son: Joseph Thomas (Christine) Hance, Jr. of Queensland, Australia; Two Daughters who cared for her Martha A. Millington of Essington, PA and Faith M. Tillotson and Faith's companion Jerry Bixler who also cared for her of Wallingford, PA; Four Grandchildren: Trista Ciciretti, Carissa who also cared for her and Jeremy Tillotson and Courtney Hance; She was G-Mum to Three Great-Grandchildren who were her pride and joy: Kaitlyn (Sweetie Pie), Arianna (Cutie Pie) and Sophia Rose. Two Brothers: John and Martin Sabo: One Sister: Martha Skatula.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday 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 Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Anna Mae Hance may be given to a Charity of the Donor's choice.
Hancox, Linda S.
Linda S. (nee Mitchell) Hancox AGE: 59
OF: Aston, PA and formerly of Toby Farms, Brookhaven, PA DIED: Sunday, January 11, 2009 at home. Linda had been a resident of Toby Farms for 28 years, before moving to Aston, PA
5 years ago.
EDUCATION; Graduate Sun Valley High School Class of 1967
EMPLOYMENT: State Farm Insurance Company as an Administration Assistant
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church, Aston, PA
Other: Linda was a woman devoted to her family and she loved spending time with her two grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, her doll collection, doing crafts especially ceramics and cross stitching. She enjoyed watching football and baseball and was a big Phillies and Eagles fan.
Wife of the late Howard David Hancox who died in 1996.
Daughter of the late Walter Hugh Mitchell who died in 2007.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her caregivers a son and his wife who cared for her David and Catherine Hancox of Wilmington, Delaware along with her mother Edna J. (nee Terry) Mitchell of Aston, PA; Two Grandsons: Luke and Liam Hancox of Wilmington, DE; Two Brothers: Steven (Carolyn) Mitchell of Media, PA and Walter (Susan) Mitchell of Millsboro, Delaware; Two Brother-in-Laws: Robert (Lorraine) Hancox of Media, PA and Hugh Shinberg Parsippany, New Jersey; Also survived by 7 nieces and 1 nephew. She had a special relationship with her niece Rachel Mitchell and nephew Brian Hancox.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday 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 Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Linda Hancox may be given to Teal Ribbon Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Inc., P. O. Box 112, Concordville, PA 19331; or St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Hanna, Fannie M.
Fannie M. (nee Mason) Hanna age 101 years, of Wilmington, DE and formerly of Upland, PA died on Friday 9/12/08 at Fair Acres, Lima, PA.
Mrs. Hanna was born in Upland, PA.
Mrs. Hanna had attended Chester High School. She at one time was employed by the Penna. Railroad and was later involved in catering.
A women devoted to her home and family she was a member of the Aston Township Lioness Club.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law who cared for her: Geri Greenwalt Templin and her husband Pete Templin of Wilmington, DE. Also survived by her grandson Glen Greenwalt of Middletown Twp., Media, PA. She was the mother of the late Jesse Frysinger, Jr. and Jane Prewitt and the grandmother of the late Major Joseph Greenwalt of the Chester Police Dept. She is also survived by additional grandchildren & great grandchildren.
Funeral services on Wednesday 12:00 noon from the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton rds., Middletown Twp. Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00AM. Entombment Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. Memorial contributions to the Aston Township Lioness Club P.O Box 2052, Aston, PA 19014
Hannum, Frances E.
Frances E. (nee Simcox) Hannum AGE: 93
OF: Cheyney, PA And Formerly of Upper Providence, PA DIED: Friday, October 10, 2003 AT Brinton Manor Nursing Home
Born: Upper Providence, PA where she resided most of her life.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Attended Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA
Other: A homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Taking care of her home and family was her main interest.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late James W. Hannum who died in 1981; She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law who cared for her and with whom she lived Paul T. & Frances J. Hannum Coppock of Cheyney, PA; A Sister: Amanda Myers of Tunnel Hill, Georgia; Also survived by Two Granddaughters and Five Great-Grandchildren. Daughter of the late Charles & Lillian Simcox.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087.
Hannum, Jr, Thomas B.
Thomas B. Hannum, Jr. AGE: 73 Founder, Hannums Harley Davidson, Media and Chadds Ford, PA
OF: Glen Mills, Thornbury Twp and formerly of Media, PA DIED: Tuesday, April 5, 2005
AT: His Home of Parkinson's disease BORN IN: Media, PA where he had been a life long resident before moving to Glen Mills, PA
EDUCATION: Graduate Media High School
Dobbins Vocational School where he trained as a Printer while working at Media Press.
Attended Millersville University, where he played football.
VETERAN: US Marine Corp as a Sergeant enlisting in 1952. PLACE OF SERVICE: Served at the Pentagon for the Secret Service, before being transferred to Hawaii, where he developed his true passion-motorcycles. While serving in Hawaii he was the Hawaiian champion for two years in Pro Motorcycle Racing.
EMPLOYED: Mr. Hannun began his Harley Davidson franchise, first in Crum Lynne, and then in Media and Chadds Ford. His business, Hannums Harley Davidson, celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in 2005.
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Hannum served on the Harley Davidson Advisory Council, Pennsylvania Motorcycle Dealers Assn., Eastern Harley Davidson Dealers Assn., Media Businessmen's Ass., and the Delco Roamers Motorcycle Club, often in a leadership position. Was a member of the George Bartram-Paul Sand Lodge F&AM, Delaware County Shrine Club and Lu-Lu Temple, and the Royal Order of Jesters. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors and loved spending time with his family and friends at his cabin in the mountains near Towanda, PA. The love of his life was his high school sweetheart Rita (Meehan) Hannum. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary earlier this year.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 50 years, Rita Meehan Hannum; A Son: Thomas B. (Kim) Hannum, III of West Chester, PA; A Daughter: Tonda (John) DiPasquale of Thornton, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren: Madison, Thomas and Chloe Hannum and Gianna and Kevin DiPasquale; Was the son of the late Thomas B. Hannum. Sr and Mary Hannum of Media, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Mass on Friday 12:00 Noon from the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Valleybrook Road, Chester Heights, PA. Interment St. Francis DeSales Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday Morning after 10:00 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Thomas B. Hannum, Jr. to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NYC, NY 10018.
