Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Preston, Sr, William E.
William E. "Bill" Preston, Sr AGE: 82
OF: Mesa, Arizona and formerly of Glen Mills, PA
DIED: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 AT: Banner Garden Hospice, Mesa Arizona BORN IN: Aston Mills, PA had been a resident of Glen Mills, PA, before moving to Mesa, Arizona in 1979.
VETERAN: US Army during World War II serving with the 82nd Combat Engineers in Europe, North Africa, Normandy, Holland and Belgium. Recipient of Normandy Invasion Medal, Purple Heart, his unit also received the Presidential Citation
EMPLOYMENT: Motorola until he retired in the late 1980's
Prior Employed: Philadelphia Navy Yard, Sun Ship as a Crain Operator, and Boeing Vertol
ORGANIZATIONS: Mr Preston was a man devoted to his home and family. He was a member of the Masonic Temple. An avid baseball fan he especially enjoyed the Diamondbacks and the Phillies.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 42 years Peggy (nee Lobb) Preston; Four Sons: William E. Preston, Jr of Mesa, AZ, David E. Preston of West Grove, PA, Allan Preston of Media, PA and Steven Preston of Gansevoort, New York; Also survived by Five Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Saturday 11:00 a.m. from 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 Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions in memory of William Preston may be given to The American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 101, West Chester, PA 19382.
Prygon, Joseph J.
Joseph J. Prygon AGE: 79
OF: Aston, PA and formerly of Chester, PA
DIED: Friday, September 4, 2009 at Heartland Hospice House BORN IN: Chester, PA where he resided before moving to Aston, PA in 1971.
EDUCATION: Graduate Chester High School Class of 1949
VETERAN: US Air Force
EMPLOYMENT: Lukens Steel, Conshohocken, PA until his retirement Prior Employment: Phoenix Steel, Claymont, Delaware as a Layout Man for 30 years
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Life-long Member of The Church of St Hedwig, Chester, PA
Other: A man devoted to his home and family. He enjoyed vacations at the shore and was a passionate dancer in his younger days; he met his wife of 38 years dancing at St Hedwig's Polish Club. He was an enthusiastic sportsman and especially enjoyed the Eagles and Phillies.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 38 years Catherine A. (nee McCarthy) Prygon; Two Daughters: Debbi Prygon of Aston, PA and Donna Palaia of Marcus Hook, PA; Two Sons: Richard (Cindy) Palaia of Woodlyn, PA and Ronald (Judy) Palaia of Florida; Two Sisters: Helen Rupnicki of Wilmington, Delaware and Kathryn Raybuck of Wilmington, DE; One Brother: Anthony Prygon of West Chester, PA; Also survived by Four Grandchildren, Four Great-Grandchildren and many Nieces and Nephews.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Thursday at The Church of St Hedwig, 2623 W. 4th Street, Chester, PA. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Friends may call 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at The Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA.
Pugh, John A.
DECEASED'S NAME: John A. Pugh AGE: 84
OF: Brookhaven, PA DIED: Sunday, April 27, 2003
AT Crozer-Chester Medical Center Had Been a Resident Of
Brookhaven, PA For 53 years.
EDUCATION: Graduate Edwardsville High School
EMPLOYMENT: Pennsylvania State Liquor Stores in the
Granite Run Mall Store AS Salesperson
Retired 1984
VETERAN: US Army Place of Service: Serving State side.
ORGANIZATIONS: Church: Member Christ United Methodist Church
Brookhaven, PA
Other: Devoted to his family, friends and especially his Great-Granddaughter. An avid reader who enjoyed fiction and Civil War stories.
SURVIVORS: Survived by his wife of 61 years, Gertrude (nee George) Pugh; A Son: John J. (Joan) Pugh of Norristown, PA; Also survived by Two Grandchildren and A Great-Granddaughter.
SERVICE INFORMATION: Funeral Service Thursday 12:00 Noon from the Minshall-Shropshire Funeral Home, Middletown (Rte#352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Twp., Media, PA where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Interment Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA.
MEMORIAL GIFTS: Contributions American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
Pyne, Gladys & Edward
Edward James Pyne (Ted), 86, died of a broken heart on April 13, 2009 at Lima Estates, Lima, PA just one week after his beloved wife of 65 years, Gladys, passed away.
Born in Bargoed, Gilfach, Wales (UK), Ted was recognized as a gifted student in his youth and was granted scholarships in order to continue his education; a rare achievement for any "commoner" from his relatively poor coal-mining town.
His engineering studies were interrupted by the advent of WWII and his enlistment in the RAF (Royal Air Force). It was during this time that he met and married Gladys.
In 1946, Ted, Gladys, and their one-year-old son, David, were transferred to India to aid in the training of personnel in the newly formed Pakistani Air Force during the partition era. Their daughter, Wendy, was born while there.
Upon the family's return to England in 1950 they lived in Odiham, Southampton and moved to Montreal, Canada in 1955 where Mr. Pyne was employed by the Canadian aircraft company, Canadair, in flight testing. In 1962, Ted accepted a position with the Vertol Division of Boeing where he was involved in and oversaw many aspects of the creation of their new Wind Tunnel (the first on the East Coast). Upon his retirement in 1986 he served in a consulting capacity for several years.
An avid gardener, traveler, and 'potterer', Ted was known by all as a consummate gentleman with a dry wit and an ever-present smile.
He will be grievously missed by his devoted children David A. Pyne of Upper Darby and Wendy P. Blanchard and her husband, Ken, of Media; his loving grandchildren Laura B. Trout and her husband, Kevin, and Christopher E. Blanchard; and many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held for Ted and Gladys at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 1000 Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, PA at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, April 18th. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. and Mrs. Pyne's name to an organization or charity of the donors' choice.
Gladys Cope Pyne, 88, died April 6, 2009, at Lima Estates, Lima, PA after a five-year battle against breast cancer. Born in York, England she served in the WRAF (Women's Royal Air Force) during WWII where she met her husband Edward (Ted). In 1955 they emigrated to Canada with their two children. In 1962 they moved to Drexel Hill, PA where they lived until retiring to Lima Estates in May, 2008.
Gladys was an extremely artistic woman with a recognized talent for painting. Her work was frequently shown in various local juried exhibits. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, and sewing. Until recently, Gladys was a member of the Daughters of the British Empire and a volunteer at The Church of the Holy Comforter, Episcopal.
Mrs. Pyne is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Ted; two bereaved children, David A. Pyne of Upper Darby and Mrs. Wendy P. Blanchard and her husband, Ken, of Media; her loving grandchildren Mrs. Laura B. Trout and her husband, Kevin, of Media, PA and Christopher E. Blanchard of Washington, D.C. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Gladys will be sorely missed by all.
A memorial service will be held for at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 1100 Burmont Road, Drexel Hill, PA at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, April 18th. Internment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Gladys Pyne's name to an organization or charity of the donors' choice.
Arrangements by The Mnshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home of Middletown Twp, Media, PA
