Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Lawrence, Sigmund J.
Sigmund J. Lawrence AGE: 88
OF: Media, PA and formerly resided in Heightstown, NJ, Phoenixville, PA, Rosemont, PA, Boxford, MA, Schenectady, NY (21 years), Richland, WA, Berkeley, CA, Iowa City, IA and was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He primarily lived in Chicago, IL until graduating from College and after living in several other places settled in Schenectady, NY for 21 years and after moving around for several years moved to Media, PA residing there for 29 years.
DIED: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital
EDUCATION: Graduate Tilden Tech. High School, Chicago, IL
B.S. at Amour Tech, Chicago, IL
M.S. & PhD at State University of Iowa
EMPLOYED: Shell Oil Company, General Electric Company, Catalytic and Dow Chemical as a full-time engineer until age 81.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, Media, PA.
Other: A man devoted to his family. He was a Lecturer and author of, "God, the Universe and Man," 2003 Dorrance. He was an accomplished dancer and singer who taught Ball Room dancing and was active throughout his life in community service.
Father of the late Keith Lawrence.
Brother of the late Peter and Henry Moculeski.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Son: Clif (Marina) Lawrence of Carmichael, CA; Four Daughters: Claudia (Bruce) Lawrence of Springfield, PA, Karen (Paul) Lucas of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Joan Lawrence of Brookhaven, PA and Mary (Marco) Oyola of Millersville, PA. A Brother: Chester Moculeski of Hinsdale, IL; Also survived by Five Grandchildren: Lori-Ann, Miranda, Aleda, Katya and Emily. Also survived by Three Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Relatives and friends may call Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Ret#352) and Knowlton Roads, Middletown Township, Media, PA.
Funeral Service Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA
Private family interment in Schenectady, New York.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Sigmund J. Lawrence may be given to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063.
Lawton, William B.
William B. Lawton, 80 Of Maris Grove, Glen Mills, Concord Twp and formerly of Aston, PA. Died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Renaissance Gardens @ Maris Grove. Born August 29, 1929 in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Frank G. and Sara B. Lawton. Mr. Lawton had been a resident of Aston for 48 years before moving to Glen Mills in November 2006.
Graduate Chester High School Class of 1947
Graduate Rising Sun School of Aeronautics Class of 1948
Graduate B.S. Degree in Engineering from P.M.C. (Weidner University)
U.S. Air Force from 1950 through 1954 during the Korean War
Bill work for 42 years at Piasecki, Vertol and then Boeing where he retired in 1991.
Active member for 46 years of Grace Bible Fellowship Church where he served as a Deacon and former Elder.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed his grandchildren, carpentry, photography and traveling. He was a charter member of the Boeing Helicopter Museum and served on the Protestant Council at Maris Grove.
Brother of the late James M. Lawton.
Survived by his wife of 57 years, Julie Anne Schramm Lawton; One Son: David W. Lawton, wife Patricia and their children Jacob and Paige of Glen Mills, PA; One Daughter: Linda Lawton Given and husband Peter of Daytona Beach Shores, FL; One Brother Frank G. Lawton of Buckhead, GA; Nieces: Sara Anderson and Susan Simon; Nephews: Andrew, Brian and Paul Lawton.
Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 723 S. Providence Road, Wallingford, Pa 19086. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Grace Bible Fellowship Church - Missions in his memory at the above address.
Arrangements by The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Lawton, James M.
James M. Lawton AGE: 70 OF: Parkside, PA DIED: Monday, June 20, 2005
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Born: Chester, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Parkside, PA SINCE 1970.
EDUCATION: Graduate West Chester High School Class of 1953
Attended Franklin & Marshall College
EMPLOYMENT: Wawa Corportation AS Warehouseman
VETERAN: US Navy serving from 1955 to 1960 He was certified in Japan as an x-ray technician.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Attended Aston Presbyterian Church for 42 years where he served as a Deacon and former Elder. He was a member of the Choir and taught Sunday School.
Other: Member of Chester Masonic Lodge #236 F&AM, 32nd Degree Mason of the Wilmington Consistitory and the Delaware County Pond Society. Also a member of the Delchordians Barbershop Chorus.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 46 years Lois Ann (nee Button) Lawton; A Son: Paul M. (Roni Jo) Lawton of Rochester, PA; A Daughter: Susan A. (Reese) Simon of Magnolia, Delaware; Two Brothers: Frank Lawton of Buckhead, Georgia and William B. Lawton of Aston, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Friday at Aston Presbyterian Church, Concord and Baldwin Roads, Aston, PA 19014. Interment private. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions to Aston Presbyterian Church at the above address would be appreciated.
Lay, Helen J.
DECEASED'S NAME: Helen (nee Carter) J. Lay AGE: 75
OF: Middletown Twp., PA DIED: Tuesday, September 16, 2003
AT Home Born: Quincy, Mississippi Had Been A Lifetime Resident of Middletown Twp., PA
EDUCATION: Attended Chester High School
EMPLOYMENT: Reynolds Springs, Chester, PA For Over 10 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: A woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed bowling for leagues in Delaware County and playing cards with her family
SURVIVORS: Wife of the late Guy H. Lay who died in 1996; She is survived by Five Daughters: Linda Lou Houck of Stanton, Delaware, Martha J. Buggy and Deborah L. Keiser both of Aston, PA, Bettye A. Raymond of Ridley Park, PA and Kimberly H. Sprecher of Middletown Twp., PA; A Brother; Also survived by 21 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren; Mother of the late Guy H. Lay, Jr.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA. Interment Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA. Friends may call Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions Mt. Hope United Methodist Church, 882 Concord Road, Aston, PA 19014 or Aston Valley Babe Ruth League, Jim Buggy Memorial Field, P.O. Box 2063, Aston, PA 19014.
Leamy, Emma L
Emma L. (nee Blood) Leamy AGE: 86
OF: Aston,PA AND FORMERLY OF: Norwood, PA
DIED: Saturday 9, 2006 AT Home
BORN IN: Philadelphia, PA HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Norwood, PA BEFORE MOVING TO Aston, PA, 17 YEARS AGO.
EMPLOYMENT: Homemaker
ORGNIZATIONS: Church: Member Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norwood, PA
Other: A woman who was devoted to her family. She enjoyed sewing, cooking for her family, bird watching and doing search a work puzzles. She was a volunteer at Taylor Hospital and a member of SOB (Short of Breath) Club and Brookhaven Sr. Organizations.
She was the wife of the late John B. Leamy who died in 1987.
SURVIVORS: Survived by Two Daughters: Barbara "Bobbie" Stauffer of Ridley Park, PA and Marcelle J. Kelly of Aston, PA; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Nine Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Contributions in memory of Emma L. Leamy may be given to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317; OR Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA 19074.
