Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Heyburn, Christopher B.
Christopher B. Big Chris Heyburn AGE: 38
OF: Wallingford, PA DIED: Saturday, March 13, 2004
AT Riddle Memorial Hospital BORN IN: Media, PA HAD BEEN A LONG TIME RESIDENT OF Delaware County, PA.
EDUCATION: Graduate Penncrest High School
Class of 1987
EMPLOYED: Previously worked for B. C. Tree Service, Media, PA and Trev's Towing of Media, PA
ORGANIZATIONS: Cooking was one of Chris' main interests that he especially enjoyed. He loved motorcycles, cars and enjoyed camping and fishing. An animal lover who was fond of his three dogs.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 11 years Jean Ferguson Sylvester; Two Stepson: Corey Sylvester and Eric Sylvester; His parents Thomas R. and Judy B. Clark of Jennersville, PA; Also survived by a Grandson.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Friday 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 is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg. A., Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190 or Riddle Memorial Hospital, 1068 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063.
Hicks, Kenneth E.
Kenneth E. Hicks AGE: 70
OF: Chester Heights, PA FORMERLY OF: Union City, Tennessee DIED: Friday, April 23, 2004 AT Riddle Memorial Hospital
Born and Raised in Obion County, Tennessee
EMPLOYMENT: Holloway Construction Company AS A Supervisor. Mr. Hicks helped build many of our nations super highways.
PRIOR TO ENTERING military service he worked at Sun Ship.
VETERAN: US Air Force serving in Germany during 1950
ORGANIZATIONS: Former member Jones-Walker VFW Post #4862 in Union City, Tennessee. An avid follower of The University of Tennessee Lady Vols Basketball Team.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Sisters: Mary Bunton of Denmark, South Carolina and Charlotte Fuller of Union City, Tennessee; A Brother: Thelbert Hicks of Maryville, Tennessee; Also survived by several nieces and nephews; Son of the late Thelbert and Hettie (nee Guthrie) Hicks; Brother of the late Pearl, Dolph, Harris, George, Charles and Frank Ray Hicks; Dear Companion Evelyn Hicks of Chester Heights, PA; A Friend of Bill.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Hionis, Androniki
Androniki (nee Arsenis) Hionis AGE: 98
OF: Riddle Village, Middletown Twp. and formerly of Chester, PA DIED: Monday, March 10, 2008 AT Riddle Village Born: Keramies, Kefalonia, Greece on April 15, 1909.
EMPLOYMENT: Andronikki and her late husband worked and built many successful businesses which included the Liberty Restaurant and Bar, the well known Welsh Restaurant, and The Cambridge Restaurant all in Chester, PA. In Wildwood they owned and operated the Commodore Hotel and the Clarem Hotel and in Wildwood Crest the Olympic Motor Inn.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member St. Luke's Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, PA
Other: A woman devoted to her family.
Widow of the late Kostantinos Hionis who died in 1989.
Daughter of the late Gerasimos and Calliope (nee Hionis) Arsenis.
SURVIVORS: Survived by a large loving and devoted family. Two Daughters: Athena Sophocles of Wallingford, PA and Julia Haldas of Glen Mills, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren: Diana Hemmenway, Connie Sophocles, Linda Keeper, Nikki Christake and Dr. Dean Sophocles; Eleven Great-Grandchildren and Two Great-Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 11:00 AM at St George Greek Orthodox Church, 30 E. Forge Road, Media, PA, where friends may call after 9:30 AM. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park Glen Mills, PA.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Hixson, Evelyn V
DECEASED'S NAME: Evelyn V. (nee Denius) Hixson AGE: 76
OF: Parkside, PA and New Port Richey. Florida
DIED: Friday, August 15, 2003 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center Born: Lewisburg, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Parkside SINCE 1986.
EDUCATION: Graduate Lewisburg High School Class of 1945
Attended Central Penn Business School
EMPLOYMENT: Fidelity Bank AS Floating Bank Teller
RETIRED 1983
ORGANIZATIONS: CHURCH: Member Middletown Presbyterian Church, Elwyn, PA
Other: Member Riddle Auxiliary and Rose Valley Chorus. She was active in women's programs and music at her Church and in Pennsylvania and Florida.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 55 years Wilson J. Hixson; Three Daughters: Margaret Beatty of Lebanon, PA, Johanna Forceno of Collingswood, NJ and Trina Simcox of Mt Penn, PA; Two Sons: Steve Hixson of Media, PA and Hunter Hixson of San Diego, California; Also survived by Nine Grandchildren, Three Great-Grandchildren and Two Brothers & Two Sisters.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service Tuesday 1:00 p.m. at Middletown Presbyterian Church, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, Elwyn, PA 19063, where friends may call after 12:00 Noon. Interment is private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Middletown Presbyterian Church Children's Programs, at the above church address.
Hobdell, III, Nelson Payne
Nelson Payne Hobdell, III Nels AGE: 58
OF: Glen Mills, Middletown Twp. and formerly of Springfield, PA DIED: Saturday, August 13, 2005 AT: Home BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Springfield, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Glen Mills, Middletown Twp, PA 25 YEARS AGO.
EDUCATION: Graduate Springfield High School, Delaware County, PA Class of 1965
Attended Temple University and St Joseph's University
EMPLOYED: Employed AT NJN Public Radio as a Broadcaster. Has been in the broadcasting business at various radio stations in the Philadelphia area for 38 years.
VETERAN: US Army
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Member Covenant United Methodist Church, Springfield, PA.
Other: A man devoted to his home and family. He enjoyed attending baseball games with his son, Sean. He enjoyed amateur radio and was a music lover who especially liked jazz and big bands. Had a keen interest in computer technology and electronics.
He was the son of the late Nelson Payne Hobdell, Jr.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 34 years Barbara Ann (nee Broden) Hobdell of Glen Mills, Middletown Twp., PA; Two Sons: Nelson Payne Hobdell, IV of Glen Mills, PA and Sean A. Hobdell of Glen Mills, PA; His Mother Eleanor Virginia (nee Haigh) Hobdell of Springfield, PA; Two Brothers: John LeRoy Hobdell of Downingtown, PA and Robert Lawrence Hobdell of Springfield, PA.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, 430 Valleybrook Road, Glen Mills, PA. Interment in the adjoining Church Cemetery. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352 & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Room C 223, Philadelphia, PA 19111 or NJN Public Radio/TV, Attn Gerard O'Connor, P O Box 777, Trenton, NJ 08625-0777 or WHYY Public Radio/TV, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19106 would be appreciated.
Hodgson, George E.
George E. "Bear" "Sid" Hodgson AGE: 69
OF: Middletown Twp., PA AND FORMERLY OF: Sharon Hill, PA DIED: Tuesday, April 8, 2008
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA, he had been a resident of Middletown Twp. since 1972.
EDUCATION: Graduate Sharon Hill High School Class of 1958
Attended West Chester University
VETERAN: US Army
EMPLOYMENT: Miller Dodge Springfield, PA as a Salesman
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: White Motors, Exton, PA for 18 years.
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Member of The Church of Our Lady of Charity, Brookhaven, PA
Other: Mr. Hodgson was a man devoted to home and family. He enjoyed gardening and loved to go out for dinner. He also loved animals especially his beloved cats Raj and Camey who he affectionally called his boys. A sports enthusiast he was a High School Standout Star Basketball player and Captain of the Football and Basketball Teams. He played on the U. S. Army Championship Basketball Team 1958 & 1959.
Son of the late George E. Hodgson and Margaret (nee Costello) Hodgson and brother of the late John J. Hodgson.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 20 years Elizabeth M. (nee Calhoun) Hodgson; One Son: Eric G. (Kristin) Hodgson of Clifton Heights, PA; One Daughter: Stephanie L. (Chadd) Ingram of West Chester, PA; Six Grandchildren; and also survived by Teresa and Paul McGettigan.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Our Lady of Charity, 231 Upland Road Brookhaven, PA. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Friends may call Friday 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of George Hodgson may be given to the Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063.
