Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Hosmer, Elbridge E.
Hosmer, Elbridge E. Bert On September 24, 2003; A Retired Scott Paper Employee where he worked as an Electrician, retiring in 1981. WW II & Korean Veteran serving in the South Pacific; Husband of Rose Marie Hosmer a resident of Ridley Park, PA for 40 years; Brother of Clara Victorius of Kennett Square, PA; Funeral Service and Interment will be private. Contributions Taylor Hospice, 300 Johnson Ave. P. O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2284. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Houser, Edna H.
Edna Helen (nee Matt) Houser,
October 3, 1919 - June 7, 2006 AGE: 86
OF: Media, Middletown Twp., PA
Died: peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2006
AT Harrison House
HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Media, Middletown Twp., PA for well over 50 years.
EMPLOYMENT: A secretary for Child Youth Services, Media, PA, as well as a Notary Public.
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Active member Middletown Presbyterian Church, Media, PA
OTHER: Truly an angel among this earth to anyone who was lucky enough to know her. She will be terribly missed. Enjoyed Sunday dinners with family and spending time with her 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Also enjoyed day trips to Atlantic City.
Predeceased by her loving husband of over 50 years, Paul F. Houser and a son Kenneth Houser of Mifflinburg, PA who died in 2005.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Three Sons: Paul R. Houser of Downingtown, PA; her devoted son Bob Houser, Sr of Media, PA who cared for her the last several years of her life and Ron Houser of Glen Mills, PA; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King of Prussia, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: N/A
Howard, Robert J.
Robert J. Howard AGE: 74
OF: Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA
DIED: Thursday, May 10, 2007 AT: Home
BORN IN: Newark, New Jersey He had been a resident of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, PA for 45 years.
VETERAN: US Army serving in Germany
EMPLOYED: Sun Ship and later Penn Ship as a Machinist until his retirement
ORGANIZATIONS: He was a collector of trains and cars.
SURVIVORS: He is survived by Two Sons: Jay (Renee) Howard of Aston, PA and Ernie (Lisa) Howard of Coatesville, PA; A Daughter: Sherry (John) Vogdes of Cape May, NJ; Six Grandchildren: Brandon and Matthew Howard, Andrea and Zohndra Vogdes and Lauren and Abbey Howard; Also survived by his former wife Patricia Howard.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Interment is private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Robert Howard may be given to a Charity of the Donor's choice.
Howarth, George W.
George W. Howarth, age 91 years, of Middletown Township died on Saturday August 26, 2006 at Naamans Creek Country Manor, Boothwyn, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA he had been a resident of Middletown Township for the past 55 years.
Mr. Howarth had been employed by the former Sun Ship Co., as a supervisor in the welding department for 48 years until his retirement.
Mr. Howarth enjoyed fishing, boating, and was a Philadelphia Sport's fan of the Phillies and Eagles..
He was a member of Fernwood Lodge #543 F&AM.
He was the husband of the late Rose Brislin Howarth who died in 2005. He is survived by two daughters; Georgia R. Smith of Chadds Ford, PA., and Barbara H. Wilson of Westtown, PA, also survived by six grandchildren & 5 greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services on Tuesday 11:00AM from the Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home Middletown(Rte#352) & Knowlton rds., Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:00AM. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
Memorial contributions to the Masonic Home, #1 Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199.
Howarth, Rose D.
Rose Delores (nee Brislin) Howarth
AGE: 89 OF: Middletown Twp., PA and formerly of Aldan and Grace Park, PA DIED: Saturday, March 5, 2005
BORN IN: Harrisburg, PA had been a resident of Aldan and Grace Park, PA before moving to Middletown Twp 54 years ago.
EMPLOYED: Homemaker
ORGANIZATIONS: Mrs. Howarth enjoyed salt water fishing, gardening and reading.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 71 years, George W. Howarth; Two Daughters: Georgia R. (Ralph T.) Smith of Chadds Ford, PA and Barbara H. Wilson of Westtown, PA; Also survived by Six Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Friends may call 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA followed by a graveside service in Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions made in memory of Rose D. Howarth to Masonic Villages Elizabethtown, One Masonic Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022-2199
Hoyer, Catherine G.
DECEASED'S NAME: Catherine G. (nee Koller) Hoyer AGE: 97
OF: Wallingford, Secton of Nether Providence, PA and formerly of Brookhaven, PA DIED: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center BORN IN: Shoemakersville, PA Had Been a Resident Of The Wallingford Section of Nether Providence for 6 years.
EMPLOYED BY: Ship & Shore Company, Upland, PA AS Presser
For 25 years. Retiring at age 60.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Attended Marcus Hook Baptist Church
Marcus Hook, PA where she enjoyed being involved with the Sunday School class. Other: A woman who was devoted to home, family and friends. She liked doing crafts and watching television.
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Paul Hoyer who died in 1985; She is survived by A Daughter: Elaine E. Naus of Aston, PA; A Brother: George Koller of Shoemakersville, PA; Also survived by Two Granddaughters: Patricia Brownhill of Chadds Ford, PA and Cheryl Killian of Georgia and Four Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 12:00 Noon at the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment Pleasant View Cemetery, Reading, PA will be private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Marcus Hook Baptist Church, Market & Ormond Streets, Marcus Hook, PA 19061.
Hoyle, Jeffrey C.
Jeffrey C. "Jeff" Hoyle, 53 OF: Glen Riddle, PA DIED: Suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2009
Born in Ridley Park, he had been a life long resident of Glen Riddle.
EDUCATION; Graduate Penncrest High School
EMPLOYMENT: Jeff was the owner of the Gas Tank of Philadelphia Body Shop for 25 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Was an active participant at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Thornton, PA and also had attended Delaware Valley Christian Church.
Other: A devoted father who loved being with his son. Jeff was passionate about the outdoors especially riding his motorcycle and was also skilled at automobile restoration.
Son of the late Albert Hoyle
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Cindy Hoyle of Media, PA; Two Sons: Albert Hoyle of Glen Riddle, PA and Adam Hoyle of Media, PA; His mother Leanna (nee Emerick) Hoyle of Media, PA; One Brother: Michael Hoyle of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Two Step-children: Erik and Kara Swanson of Media, PA; One Niece: Jacqueline Hoyle; One Nephew: Michael J. Hoyle.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 7:00 p.m. Friday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 5:00 p.m. Interment private.
MEMORIAL GIFTS; N/A
Hoyt, Lavere Dieffenbach
Lavere Agetha Dieffenbach Hoyt, age 98 years of Aston Twp., PA and formerly of Shickshinny, PA died on Saturday 2/9/08 at Nammans Creek Country Manor, Bethel Twp., PA. Born in Bloomsburg, PA she was the daughter of the late Kimberly Roy Dieffenbach and Susie A. Dietrich Dieffenbach.
She was a graduate of Scott Township High School of Espy, PA class of 1927. She attended Bloomsburg Normal School now Bloomsburg University and completed the two year teaching program in 1930. She also attended Susquehanna University and later returned to Bloomsburg for additional courses.
She taught elementary school in Huntington Township Schools, Orangeville Borough Schools and Chichester School District in Boothwyn, PA retiring in June of 1971.
Upon retirement they moved back to Shickshinny area where they were active with Town Hill United Methodist Church and the over 50 group.
She married Earl Granwell Hoyt in 1933 and they were married for nearly 56 years until his passing on January 10, 1989.
She is survived by her son, Charles Robert ( Virginia ) Hoyt; Four grandchildren:Robert E. Hoyt of Dover, DE, Terry L. Hoyt of Aston, PA, Lorri B. Krushinski of Upper Providence, PA and Sharon V. Certo of Aston, PA. 1 brother: Nevin L. Dieffenbach of Manheim, PA. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late H. Earl, C. Glenn, and Warren A. Dieffenbach and Ruth I. Bittenbender.
Funeral Services on Saturday 11:30 AM at the Town Hill United Methodist Church 417 Town Hill Rd., Shickshinny, PA 18655 where friends may call after 11:00 AM. Interment Scott Cemetery Huntington Township, PA.
Memorial Contributions to the above named church. Arrangements by Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Township, Media, PA.
