Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
O'Hara, Yolanda
Yolanda "Yolie" O'Hara AGE: 90
OF: Philadelphia, PA & formerly of Wallingford, PA DIED: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 AT: Home
BORN IN: Chester, PA had been a resident of Wallingford, PA before moving to Philadelphia, PA 3 years ago.
EMPLOYED: Seamstress
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Former Member Church of St. John Chrysostom, Wallingford, PA
Other: Mrs. O'Hara was a devoted wife and mother. She was artistic and was involved in designing and selling women's pocketbooks and making and painting ceramics. She also made wreaths, dried flower arrangements and wall hangings.
SURVIVORS: Survived by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Francis O'Hara; A Daughter: Grace O'Hara of Philadelphia, PA; A Son: Thomas O'Hara of Philadelphia, PA; Three Sisters: Elizabeth Stephano of Wallingford, PA, Judy McCarty of Middletown, PA and Martha Glessner of Wilmington, Delaware; Also survived by A Grandson: Brendan O'Hara.
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 where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: N/A
O'Hara, Thomas F.
Thomas F. O'Hara AGE: 95
OF: Wallingford, Nether Providence Twp, PA and formerly of Brookhaven, PA DIED: Sunday, December 14, 2008 AT; Sacred Heart Manor, Philadelphia, PA Born in Chester, PA had been a resident of Brookhaven, PA for 35 years before moving to Wallingford, PA in the early 1990's.
EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil Company, Marcus Hook, PA as an Electrician retiring in 1973.
ORGANIZATIONS: A devoted husband, father and grandfather. An avid Philadelphia sports fan he was passionate about the Phillies and also loved the Flyers and Eagles. Mr. O'Hara served as the Treasurer of Central Little League Baseball, Chester, PA and also was the Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Biddy Basketball League, Chester, PA.
Loving Husband of 63 years to the late Yolanda (nee Tancredi) O'Hara
SURVIVORS: Survived by One Daughter: Grace Marie O'Hara of Jenkintown, PA; One Son: Tom (Marsha) O'Hara of Philadelphia, PA; One Grandson: Brendan O'Hara.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Friends and relatives may call Friday after 10:00 a.m. at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA followed by a brief service at 11:00 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Twp., PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of Thomas O'Hara may be given to Sacred Heart Manor, 6445 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119-2345.
O'Hara, Eleanor R.
Eleanor R. O'Hara, 88 years, of Wildwood Crest, NJ died on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at her home in Wildwood Crest, NJ. Her husband, John P. O'Hara of Wilkes Barre, PA died March 17, 1982.
A native of Luzerne, PA born June 14, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rowett. She was a graduate of Luzerne High School and Wilkes Barre Business College. She was a member of the Luzerne Methodist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Nancy L. Koch of Avalon, NJ and Jill C. Raker of Rio Grande, NJ; and three grandchildren, Lt. Jay Koch of Corpus Christi, TX, Carey E. Koch of New York, NY, and Tim W. Raker of Belmar, NJ.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery, Wilkes Barre, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse Agency, 1801 Route 9 North, Swainton, NJ 08210 or the Luzerne Methodist Church, Bennett Street, Luzerne, PA 18709.
O'Malley, Eugene M
Air Force
Eugene M. O'Malley AGE: 74 OF: Honey Brook, PA And Formerly of Lionville, PA
DIED: suddenly on Thursday, May 24, 2007
AT Paoli Memorial Hospital
Born: Chester, PA he had been a resident of Lionville for 37 years, before moving to Honey Brook, PA where he resided for the last 2 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate St James Catholic High School for Boys Class of 1950
Graduate PMC College now Widener University Class of 1959
VETERAN: US Air Force serving during the Korean War
EMPLOYMENT: Boeing in the Finance Department until his retirement in 1997 PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Foreign Policy Research Institute as Business Manager for 11 years.
ORGANIZATIONS: Member Church of St. Peter West Brandywine and former member of the Church of St Philip and James
Other: A man devoted to his home and family. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Honey Brook Golf Club. He was an avid Notre Dame fan.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife Marie (nee Avil) O'Malley; One Son: John (Julie) O'Malley of Lemoyne, PA; Three Daughters: Christine (Paul) Beswick of Honey Brook, PA, Noreen (Chad) Cassner of Douglassville, PA and Colleen O'Malley of Exton, PA; Three Sisters: Marie A. White of Glen Mills, PA, Irene Dow of Wheeling, West Virginia and Shirley Benoit of New Port Richey, Florida; Also survived by Five Grandchildren: Jesse and Kyle O'Malley, Alyssa Beswick, Hannah and Taylor Rae Cassner.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at The Church of St. Peter 2835 Manor Road (Rte#82, ) West Brandywine, PA 19320, where friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Mass Cards would be appreciated or contributions in memory of Eugene O'Malley may be given to the above named Church.
Arrangements by The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Oakes, Merwin D.
Merwin D. Mern Oakes AGE: 86
OF: Brookhaven, PA FORMERLY OF Aston, PA
DIED: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 AT Brinton Manor Nursing Home BORN and Raised In Chester, PA, BEFORE MOVING TO Aston, PA in 1961. He was the son of the late Edward J. and Mae Irene Bahm Oakes.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School
Class of 1936
EMPLOYED: Houdry Products AS Lab Technician where he began working in 1939.
PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: Sun Oil Company, Marcus Hook where he began working in 1936, AS A Lab Technician
ORGANIZATIONS: Mern Oakes was well-known in local Volleyball and softball. He continued to play until age 80. He received several patents in chemical and petroleum one of which was for the purification of the catalyst used in manufacturing urethane foam used in furniture and cars.
SURVIVORS: Husband of the late Lavina Kunkel Oakes who he married in 1939; He is survived by A Son: Richard Oakes of Elverson, PA; A Daughter: Pamela Oakes of Brookhaven, PA; Also survived by Three Grandchildren, Two Great-Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; Brother of the late Franklin, Neveda, Edward, Griffith, Howard and Robert Oakes.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Monday 11:30 a.m. from The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to the family of Merwin D. Oakes, c/o The Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, 608 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063 would be appreciated.
Odgers, Marie Anne
Marie Anne (nee Kauffmann) Odgers AGE: 96
OF: Riddle Village Retirement Community in Middletown Twp., Media, PA and formerly of Havertown, PA
DIED: Thursday, February 28, 2008 AT Riddle Village, Middletown Twp., PA Born: Philadelphia, PA she had been a long time resident of Havertown, PA, before moving to Riddle Village fifteen years ago.
EMPLOYMENT: Earlier in her life she was employed by a Law Firm as a Legal Secretary.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member of St Dorothy's Church, Havertown, PA
Other: Mrs. Odgers was a woman devoted to her home and family. She enjoyed cross stick and collecting photos of her family and especially loved gardening while in her home in Havertown.
Former President and life-time member of Hannah Penn Republican Women of Pennsylvania. A very active volunteer throughout the years she volunteered at St. Dorothy's Church and School in Drexel Hill, PA, the Riddle Thrift Shop and also served as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader.
Wife of the late Charles J. Odgers, Jr. Esquire who died in 1970.
Daughter of the late Anthony Walter and Marie T. (nee Lehmann) Kauffmann.
SURVIVORS: Survived by A Daughter: Marilyn O. Barringer of Media, PA; A Son: Charles J. Odgers, III and his wife Nancy Borton Odgers of Havertown, PA; Also survived by Seven Grandchildren: Paul (Jill) Sarat of West Point, NY, Charles (Stacey) Odgers of Berwyn, PA, Andrew (Rochelle) Sarat of Caledonia, NY, Scott Odgers of Hermose Beach, CA, David Sarat of Christiana, DE, Todd (Amy) Odgers of Havertown, PA and Tracey (Peter) Clark of Havertown, PA; Also survived by Sixteen Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 109 North Manoa Road, Havertown, PA 19083. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Friends may call Friday after 6:00 p.m. at The Minshall-Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Marie Odgers may be given to Riddle Village Employees Appreciation Fund, 1048 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063; OR St. Anthony's Bread for the Poor, The Franciscans, 3140 Meramec Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63118.
Ohlerking, Ethel E.
Ethel E. Ohlerking AGE: 84
OF: Aston, PA & formerly of Wichita, Kansas
DIED: Friday, August 19, 2005 AT: Riddle Memorial Hospital
BORN IN: Newton, Kansas had been a resident of Kansas BEFORE MOVING TO Aston, PA 39 years ago
Education: Graduate Walton High School
EMPLOYED: A homemaker. During WWII she worked for Beechcraft As a Riveter
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member St Timothy's Lutheran Church, Aston, PA
Other: A woman who was devoted to her home and family She enjoyed gardening and sewing. An animal lover she especially loved cats and dogs.
Wife of 49 years to the late William Benn Ohlerking who died in 1994.
SURVIVORS: She is survived by A Son: Weston Ohlerking of Aston, PA; Two Daughters: Glenys Gustin of Aston, PA and Denise Ohlerking of Aston, PA; Also survived by Three Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service and Interment are private. Arrangements by the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions to St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, 535 Lamppost Lane, Aston, PA 19014 would be appreciated.
