Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Andrea Draves, 62, of Media Andrea died after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Andrea was the co-owner of Conicella and Fessler Dental Laboratory. She loved dogs and was especially known for her needlepoint work. She was a very generous and kindhearted to all especially her family. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Lillian Coffman, 88, of Media Lillian was a lifetime Media resident. She was a graduate of Media High School class of 1943. After graduation she worked for Sun Oil Company as a secretary. Lillian was a lifetime member of Media Presbyterian Church where she participated in Candelighters, Bible study and Circle Group. She was a Kindergarten …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Ernest Stangliano Jr., 83, of Media Ernest worked for General Electric before retiring and then taught at Drexel and Widener Universities. He recently was a volunteer at Riddle Memorial Thrift Shop. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years Doris. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Marion Ruth Harrington, 90, of Media Marion was a Media resident for 20 years and then she moved to Delaware in 1960. She was a homemaker and a loving mother. She enjoyed travel, animals and she loved babies. Family was her first love, she was and an old-fashioned homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and proud of it. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Dennis Fiocca, 64, of Media…
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Elizabeth “Betty Lou” McGeary, 85, of Media Betty Lou was born and raised in Media and she graduated from Media High School. She worked for many years as a seamstress and enjoyed sewing, gardening, and she loved and cared for animals. She was a former member of the Media Presbyterian Church. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Ella Dorothy Gillespie, 96, of Media Ella was born in Media. She was employed the Scott Paper Company as a Timekeeper and Packer. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Isabella Boyer, 83 MeMe, as she was so affectionately called, was born in Chester. She was employed at Delaware County Courthouse in Media for 45 years in the Department of Recorder of …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Judith DiGiovanni, 70, of Media After her marriage to Robert, they relocated to Pennsylvania to raise their family of six children. Judith was a horse lover, riding, competing and breeding dressage horses as owner and operator of Broozknoll Ltd. She competed at Dressage at Devon and attended the Gold Cup Grand Prix Jumping. She was proud that her horse Genevieve competed in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia for the US Virgin Islands Equestrian Team. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Jean Manerchia, 81, of Media Jean was born in Norristown, to Roland and Ella Myers. She was raised and educated in the Media area. Jean was a woman dedicated to her home and …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Alva Mullikin, 102, of Media Alva was a choir member and taught Sunday School at Grace Lutheran Church in Drexel Hill. She graduated from Upper Darby High School and attended Pierce Business College. She worked for Quick & Bros. real estate in Philadelphia during the war years. She worked at a doctors office, in banking and was a private secretary at Boeing Vertol for 10 years before she retired. Alva made natural tree ornaments with the Brandywine Museum, decorating the 1984 Nancy and Ronald Reagan White House Christmas tree. Alva moved to Lima Estates in Media in 2001 where she resided the past 12 years. [Legacy.com/philly.com] Frances Ambler, 82, of…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Jean Davis DeRosa, 56, of Media Jean resided in Middletown Township for 17 years. She was a 29-year employee of Media Borough, where she worked at the Media Police Department as a police dispatcher. Jean was an avid reader, enjoyed taking trips and travel and liked playing the piano. She was known as a "talker" and she enjoyed conversations with friends and strangers. She loved her family and friends. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] James Gaydos, 60, of Media Jim was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA and had been a resident of Middletown Township for 30 years. He was a parishioner of the Church of St. John Chrysostom. Jim was an outdoorsman who enjoyed boating…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Colleen Scott, 86, of Media Colleen was a resident of Delaware County since 1953. She was a longtime hostess at Walber's on the Delaware and had also worked at Hilton Hotels and Strawbridge and Clothier. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Springfield and volunteered at Taylor Hospital, Tri County Hospital, (now Springfield Hospital), and at the Philadelphia Zoo. A lover of animals she raised a prize winning cow at the Pennsylvania State Fair. With her husband, Dallas, she owned and bred thoroughbred race horses and they were share owners in the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Indians franchises. A sports enthusiast, Colleen was a Temple …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Mary B. Cotter, 92, of Media Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a retired Rose Tree Media School District employee and avid Phillies fan. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Jeanne Knapp, 86, of Media Jeanne known by some as "Geri" resided in Media for the past 43 years. She was a nurse and worked at Riddle Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Eddystone United Methodist Church. Jeanne enjoyed bowling, aerobics and summers spent in Lewes, Delaware. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Click here for a full list of this week's Obituaries.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Margaret Blake, 77, of Media Margaret moved to Media, PA after graduation, and after meeting the love of her life, Bruce, on a blind date. They married and began building a family in Media. Margaret was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and very, very proud of her children and grandchildren. Mom's positive cheerful attitude during her cancer fight was an inspiration to all. The family truly appreciates all the love and support from friends and the Mary Dow Cancer Center during the journey. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Gertrude Giorgini, 76, of Media Born on March 1, 1937 in Media, PA, Gertrude was a daughter of the late William E. J. and Clara …
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Recent death notices for local residents.
Read below a list of a few recent death notices for residents in the greater Media area. Roger Benson, 53, of Media Roger, a loving father, son and brother, was baptized and became a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in West Chester. He attended Rose Tree Media School District and graduated from Penncrest High School. He was also active in sports. [Legacy.com/Delco Times] Richard Charles, 85, of Media Richard graduated from South Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia in 1946. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1948. When he returned from overseas he married his high school sweetheart Theresa Rowan. Richard started his construction and development career, first as a carpenter then a general contractor and developer. Richard constructed…
