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PENNSYLVANIA OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS
AND SPELLING VARIATIONS
Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included
are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a
spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.
The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and
date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the
obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.
The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) usually adds
notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data,
relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. However, in the
interest of making the obituaries available online, we did not add notes to
most of these Pennsylvania obituaries. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.
Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated),
the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.
Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also
included on the AAFA Member
Memorials web page and may include more information.
We welcome corrections and additional information. If you
have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it
with us!
Date posted: 30 JANUARY 2011
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ABIE JEROME “JAY” ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—15 September 1994
Abie Jerome “Jay” Alford, a retired Budd Co.
employee who was active in the Masons, died of cancer Sunday. He was 64 and
lived in Nicetown.
Alford went to work for Budd in 1961 and was
still working there shortly before his death.
He was a machine operator and was a man with a
strong work ethic, said his family. During his employment at Budd’s plant at
22nd Street and Hunting Park Avenue, he received an award for 25 continuous
years without missing a day of work for any reason.
His family said he would go to work even when he
didn’t feel well. He was a man who worked hard, and played hard, they said.
“He was a fun person. Everybody admired his
wittiness,” said his wife of 38 years, the former Yvonne Gant. “He was a good
husband and a devoted father.”
His son, Jerome Alford, said, “He was a man who
just used common sense to get the job done. He knew it didn’t take a lot of
wisdom to figure out how to do something, just basic common sense.”
He said his father would go out of his way to
help people and had a lot of friends. He said his Dad was a welcomed and
familiar figure at Club 151 and the Square Club.
Jerome said his father loved to drive Cadillacs but “even
though he took care of his lifestyle, he took care of his home first . . . He
was a man who would take us on barbeques and picnics and always wanted to show
us he could do anything.”
One thing he could do very well, said his wife,
was play checkers, a game he learned as a youngster in his hometown of
Darlington, S.C.
He came to Philadelphia in 1951 and for the next
10 years was a welder at the Globe Rubber Co.
Alford was an active member of Prince Hall
Affiliated Free and Accepted Masons, Herbert E. Mellin Lodge 151, Harold L.
Gray 53, Progress 2, Demolay Consistory 1 and Pyramid Temple 1. He was a 33rd
Degree Mason.
His wife said that when he retired “he planned
to go back to Darlington. He said he would sell watermelons, just to pass the
time.”
Survivors also include four daughters, April,
Yvette and Elizabeth Alford and Wanda Jackson; his father, Abe Alford; four
grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Yolunda Koonce; two sisters and two brothers.
Services will be held at 8 tonight at Triumph
Baptist Church, 16th and Wingohocking streets, where friends may call two hours
before the services. Burial will be in Darlington, S.C.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Abie J. Alford (SS# issued in SC) was
born 12 July 1929, last residence not listed.
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ALICE HELEN EMILY FREY ALFORD
MEADVILLE TRIBUNE
Meadville, Crawford Co., PA—1 August 2006
Alice Helen Emily Frey Alford, 100, of Wesbury
United Methodist Retirement Community, 31 N. Park Ave., Meadville, passed away
Monday, July 31, 2006, at Meadville Medical Center.
Mrs. Alford was born in Jersey City, N.J., April
11, 1906, the daughter of the late William R. and Wilhelmina Helen Rossy Frey.
She married Edward Lucas Alford May 16, 1930; he preceded her in death
Sept. 11, 1986.
She was a member of First Congregational Church
of Harwich, Mass.
Alice graduated from Dickenson High School in
1924. Following her graduation, she was employed by Bell Telephone
Laboratories, Manhattan, N.Y., until her marriage in 1930. Alice enjoyed
reading, knitting, her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara
Torbjornsen and her husband, Hans O., of Cambridge Springs; four grandchildren,
Karen Torbjornsen of New York City, N.Y., Einar Torbjornsen of Cambridge
Springs, Kimberley Bryant of Parsippany, N.J., and Scott Alford of
Philadelphia; and two nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband; a son, Edmund R. Alford; and an infant grandson.
Services are private and will be at the
convenience of the family.
Interment will take place in Greendale Cemetery,
Meadville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community Bus Fund, 31 Park
Ave., Meadville, Pa. 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home Inc., 404 Chestnut St., Meadville.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alice F.
Alford (SS# issued in NJ), last residence Cambridge Springs, Crawford Co., PA.
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ALICIA DELORES “LOIS” ALFORD
Clarence Johnson, Jr.
Funeral Home
Yeadon, Delaware Co., PA—_____ February 2010
January 11, 1959 - February 5, 2010
Alicia “Lois” Alford, age 51, passed away
peacefully on February 5, 2010.
Lois was born in Darlington, S.C. She worked as
a CNA for 10 years at Silver Stream Nursing Home. Lois became a member of
United Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy where she served faithfully.
She was preceded in death by Edward Alford.
Lois is survived by her sister, Carolyn;
brothers, Kevin, Levern and Timothy; four sister-in-laws, Joyce, Shirley,
Elaine and Janet; one brother-in-law, Earnest Hargust and a host of aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Viewing: Saturday February 20, 2010, 10:00 -
11:00am at United Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy.
Homegoing Service: Saturday February 20, 2010,
11:00am at United Fellowship Church of God of Prophecy.
Interment: Saturday February 20, 2010 at Merion
Memorial Park.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alicia
Delores Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Co., PA.
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ANNA JEAN ALFORD SLAUGHENHAUPT
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—28 March 2008
Anna Jean Alford Slaughenhaupt, age 73, of North
East died on Thursday, March 27, 2008 at home.
She was born on February 17, 1935 in Brookville,
Pa. to the late Harry Blaine and Fay Janetta Greeley Alford. She lived in North
East since 1955 and was a graduate of Sigel High School. Anna Jean was formerly
employed at Clover Hill Farms and was a custodian at the Greenfield Baptist
Church for several years. Anna Jean was an active member of the Greenfield
Baptist Church where she served in several capacities including Sunday School
teaching, Ladies Aid and cooking funeral dinners. She loved her family,
grandchildren and enjoyed ceramic crafts.
Preceded in death includes her parents, brother
Richard Alford, a grandson Raymond Slaughenhaupt, a granddaughter Heather
Slaughenhaupt.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years,
Donald Slaughenhaupt Sr. who she married March 23, 1955; a daughter Holly Boyd
of North East; sons Don Slaughenhaupt Jr. and wife Melinda of North East and
Barry Slaughenhaupt of North East; a brother Harry Alford and wife Loretta of
North East; sisters Bernice Greeley of Brookville, Pa., Phyllis Greeley of
Brookville, Pa., Ramona Barnett of North East, Barbara Sines of North East,
Marjorie Lewis of North East, Peggy Spare of Summerville, Pa., Patricia Lucas
of Summerville, Pa.; grandchildren Craig Boyd, Joshua, Andrew, and Victoria
Slaughenhaupt, Bobby and Brett Slaughenhaupt; great-grandchildren Kayla
Slaughenhaupt and EmilyJo Boyd; also several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral
Home, 65 South Lake Street North East on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and are
invited to attend a funeral service at the Greenfield Baptist Church on Monday
at 11:00 a.m. Officiating Rev. David Waldo. Interment Greenfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Greenfield Baptist Church, 9238 Williams Road or
the Community Nursing Services of North East Hospice, 7 Park Street, North
East, PA 16428. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Anna Jean
Slaughenhaup[t] (SS# issued in PA), last residence North East, Erie Co., PA.
(The last letter of her last name was probably dropped because the name is too
long.)
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ANNABELLA H. “BELLA” HALFORD
NEWS JOURNAL
Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE—Monday, 8 January 2001
Annabella H. “Bella” Halford of Glen Mills
[Delaware Co.], PA, age 69, died Friday, January 5, 2001 at home. Mass of
Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am Tuesday, January 9 at St. Thomas the
Apostle Church, 430 Valleybrook Rd., Chester Heights, PA. Interment at Edgewood
Memorial Park.
Services by Krienen-Griffith F.H.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Annabella H. Halford (SS# issued in PA) was born 6 Dec 1931,
last residence Glen Mills, Delaware Co., PA.
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CARLENA A. ALFORD
THE TIMES
Trenton, Mercer Co., NJ—1 October 2008
Alford, Carlena A. off Philadelphia, PA, 44, passed
away Saturday [September 27]. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Hughes Funeral
Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton. Further arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral
Home Inc., Pocomoke City, MD.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Carlena Alford (SS# issued in NJ) was
born 20 Jan 1964, last residence Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
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CARMELA “MILLY” CAMMAROTA ALFORD
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Monday, 20 April 2009
Alford, Carmela ‘Milly’ (nee Cammarota) April
16, 2009 beloved wife of the late Joseph; daughter of the late Donato and
Josephine Cammarota; step-mother of Joan Callan.
Carmela taught in the Philadelphia School System
for 39 years, teaching at South Philadelphia H.S. for 15 years and was
President of The Girard Estate Community Club for 5 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing
Tuesday 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. at The Monti-Rago Funeral Home Inc., 2533-35
S. Broad St. Funeral Mass St. Monica Church, 10 A.M.
Ent. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Carmela C. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 10 Feb 1917, last residence Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph Alford,
in this compilation.
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CHARLOTTE G. ALLEMAN ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—22 August 1995
DALMATIA [Northumberland Co.]—Charlotte G. Alvord, 50, of
Dalmatia died Sunday in Holy Spirit Hospital, East Pennsboro Twp.
She was a receptionist for S.E. Technologies and
a member of Trinity United Church of Christ.
Surviving are a companion, Robert Criley of
Dalmatia; a daughter, Inez M. Deppen of Dalmatia; her parents, Charles and
Gladys Alleman III of Dalmatia; a brother, Terry L. Alleman of Lykens; a
sister, Sue Ann Masser of Dalmatia; and her maternal grandmother, Daisey
Bordner of Dalmatia.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in
Hoover Funeral Home, Millersburg. Burial will be in St. Luke’s Cemetery, Malta.
Viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in
the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church’s
Memorial Fund, Route 147, Dalmatia 17017.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Charlotte G. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 28 Sept 1944, last residence not listed.
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CLARENCE ALFORD, SR.
EXPRESS TIMES
Easton, Northampton Co., PA—Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Clarence Alford, Sr., 74, of Easton, passed away
Monday, December 21, 2009 in Easton Hospital. Born: August 13, 1935, in
Cuthbert, GA, he was a son of the late Emmett Sr. and Willie C. Alford.
Personal: Family and friends knew him as “Stringer”. He retired from Ingersoll
Rand Company where he worked for over 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, fixing cars,
riding bicycles and taking long walks.
Survivors: Survivors include his loving
companion Evelyn B. Jones, of Easton; sons, Robert Alford, and his wife
Paulette, Clarence Alford, Jr., and his wife Patricia both of Easton;
daughters, Maxine and Roseann Alford, both of Atlanta, Ga. and Denise Jones, of
Easton; 11 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren; brothers, James (Lank)
Alford and Ovie Lee Graddy Jr.
Preceding him in death is a son, Charles Alford
who was a younger twin to Clarence Jr. Brothers, John Henry Holmes Sr., J.C.
Alford, Emmett Alford Jr. and Willie C. Alford; sisters, Kattie Mae Gainer and
Nellie Mae Alford.
Services: Services will be held at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 602 W. Berwick
St. Easton, Pa. Call Wednesday 10 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will
be in Hay’s Cemetery. Repast will be held at the Paradise Club, Inc. 508 Canal
St. Easton, Pa. 18042. Phone: 610-252-9439.
Photo
from Hays Cemetery, Easton, Northampton Co., PA—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clarence
Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Easton, Northampton Co., PA.
See the obituary of his brother Willie C. Alford
in this compilation.
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CLYDE WALTER ALFORD, SR.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/DAILY NEWS
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Thursday, 2 December 2004
Clyde Walter Alford Sr. Early Friday morning
Nov. 26, 2004, our beloved Clyde closed his eyes on this world with hopes of
living forever on a Paradise Earth. Born Sept. 11, 1942 to Gilbert and Eliza
Alford in Rocky Mount N.C., Clyde was raised in a loving family home. In the
Fall of 1977, Clyde married Shirley Grant. As the two became one, they served
Jehovah God together.
Clyde is survived by his wife, 7 children, 6
grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many
friends. Memorial Services to be held Sat. Dec 4, 2004 at 11 A.M. in The
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2801-65 N. 19th St., Phila. PA 19132.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clyde W.
Alford (SS# issued in NC), last residence Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
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DELSIE JACKSON ALFORD
BEAVER COUNTY TIMES
Beaver, Beaver Co., PA—Wednesday, 14 March 2007
CORAOPOLIS [Allegheny Co.]—Delsie (Page) Alford, age 65, a
lifelong resident of Coraopolis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,
March 10, 2007, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
She was born on August 11, 1941, in Sewickley,
Pa., a daughter of the late General Peter and Lillie Grace (Parker) Jackson.
She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Michael Redd.
Mrs. Alford was a faithful member of St. Paul
AME Zion Church and was active as a trustee, usher, treasurer and cook. She was
retired from Coraopolis Hardware, where she had been the bookkeeper for 30+
years. She was known and loved by everyone.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 50
years, Robert Alford; four loving children, Melvin Redd, of Detroit,
Mich.; Vera Alford, of Riverdale, Ga.; Robert “Bobby” Alford Jr. and his wife
Joanne, of Fayetteville, Ga., and Denise Sellers and her husband Martin, of
Riverdale, Ga.; six grandchildren, Monique Redd, Wesley Baldwin, Noah and Aaron
Alford, Lanelle Burrows, and Melvin Redd Jr.; her treasured sister, Vera
Robinson and her husband Earl, of Coraopolis; her goddaughter, Tammie Alford;
her lifelong friend, Shelley Jones, and many devoted nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. in the Copeland Coraopolis Funeral Home, 867 Fifth Ave.,
www.copelandfuneralhomes. com.
A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11
a.m. in St. Paul AME Zion Church.... Burial will take place in Coraopolis Cemetery.....
In another
article:
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—13 March 2007
Alford, Delsie (Page)—Age 65, a life long
resident of Coraopolis, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Mar. 10,
2007.
Daughter of the late General Peter and Lillie
Grace (Parker) Jackson. Beloved wife for 50 yrs to Robert Alford. Loving mother
of Melvin Redd, Vera Alford, Robert “Bobby” (Joanne) Alford, Jr. and Denise
(Martin) Sellers. Proud grandmother of Monique Redd, Wesley Baldwin, Noah Alford,
Aaron Alford, Lanelle Burrows, Melvin Redd, Jr. and the late Michael Redd. Also
5 great grandchildren. Cherished sister of Vera (Earl) Robinson. Godmother of
Tammie Alford. Lifelong friend of Shelley Jones. Many devoted nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Faithful member of St. Paul AME Zion Church.
Retired bookkeeper from Coraopolis Hardware.
Visitation Wednesday 2-4,7-9 at Copeland’s
Coraopolis, 867 Fifth Ave. Funeral service Thursday at 11 AM at St. Paul AME
Zion Church. Burial in Coraopolis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests
memorial donations to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Delsie L. Alford (SS# issued in
PA).
See the obituary of her husband, Robert Alford
Sr., in this compilation.
Although her parents are listed with the last
name Jackson, her maiden name seems to be indicated as Page (in parentheses)
here and in her husband’s obituary Her middle initial is L in SSDI records.
Furthermore, she has a son with the last name Redd.
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DONALD E. HALFORD
TIMES LEADER
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Sunday, 2 May 2004
Donald E. Halford, 71, of Broad Street,
Pittston, died Friday [April 30] at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
shortly after being admitted. His wife is the former Joan Hart.
Born in Pittston, son of the late James and
Claire Toole Halford, he was a 1950 graduate of Pittston High School. He was
the retired deputy captain sheriff of Luzerne County.
He was a lifelong member of the National Rifle
Association, the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department, the Fraternal Order of
Police and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William
(Kathryn) Rusk, Stroudsburg; and Claire Halford, Pittston; one grandson.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Joan
Tracy, and a brother, Harry.
The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. from the
Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, 575 N.Main St., Pittston, with Mass of Christian
Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston….
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald E. Halford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 16 Aug 1932, last residence Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA.
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DONALD O. ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Wednesday, 6 December 2000
MILLERSBURG [Dauphin Co.]—Donald O. Alvord, 80, of 1286
Route 209, died Sunday [December 3] at home.
He retired as a carpenter from the former Navy
Ships Parts Control Center, Hampden Twp.; helped build the Appalachian Trail as
a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps; was an Army veteran of World War
II and recipient of a Bronze Star and Purple Heart; and enjoyed woodworking.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel A. Osman Alvord; a
daughter, Virginia A. Clark of Tacoma, Wash.; three brothers, Carl of Dalmatia
and Byron and Harold, both of Wiconisco; and three sisters, Catherine Lower and
Dawn Ferree, both of Wiconisco, and Dorothy Bopp of Lykens.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the
Hoover Funeral Homes, Millersburg. Burial, with military honors, will be in
Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco.
Viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral
home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Donald O. Alvord (SS# issued in PA)
was born 16 Jan 1920, last residence Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co., OK [?].
See the obituary of his wife, Ethel A. Osman
Alvord, in this compilation.
On the previous day, the same newspaper
published his obituary listing him incorrectly as Daniel O. Alvord.
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DOROTHY M. ALVORD MYERS
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—15 April 2005
Dorothy M. (Alvord) Myers, 88, of Enola, died
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, PA.
She was a member of Summerdale United Methodist
Church, Summerdale Fire Company, and the Steadfast Order of Eastern Star 479.
She is survived by her husband, Roy F. Myers of
Enola; one daughter, Donna M. Kreammerer and husband, Ronald of Enola; three
grandchildren, Kirby A. and Emily L. Kreammerer, both of Enola, and Jon Obrien
of Grantville; and her brother-in-law, Charles Glessner of Mechanicsburg.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11
a.m., in the Sullivan Funeral Home, Enola, PA. Viewing will be held from 10
a.m. until time of services. Burial will be at Stone Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Summerdale
United Methodist Church, 203 2nd Street, Summerdale, PA 17093.
Arrangements are being handled by the Sullivan
Funeral Home, Enola, PA. www.pennlive.com/obits
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy M. Myers (SS# issued in PA)
was born 30 March 1917, last residence Enola, Cumberland Co., PA.
See the obituary of her niece Jeanne M. Alvord
in this compilation.
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EARL ALFORD, JR.
MORNING CALL
Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA—Thursday, 30 August 2007
Earl Alford Jr., 45, of Allentown, died August
28, 2007, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.
Survivors: Sons, Earl III and Eric Alford;
parents, Earl Alford Sr. of Allentown, Carmen Rodriguez of Sanford, Fla.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Bachman, Kulik &
Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown….
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Earl Alford (SS# issued in NY) was born 13 Aug 1962, last
residence not listed.
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EDGAR G. ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Wed., 17 February 1999
WICONISCO—Edgar G. Alvord, 88, of 730 Pottsville St. died
Tuesday at home.
He retired as a machinist from the former
Olmsted Air Force Base, Lower Swatara Twp., and was a member of Calvary United
Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Irene E. Knorr Alvord;
two sons, John T. of Williamstown and Terry A. of Phoenix; a daughter, Margaret
I. Calnon of Lykens; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in Shultz
Funeral Home, Lykens. Burial will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery.
Viewing will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to PinnacleHealth Hospice, 301 One
Norwegian Plaza, Pottsville 17901.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Edgar G. Alvord (SS# issued in PA) was
born 6 Oct 1910, last residence Wiconisco, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Irene E. Knorr
Alvord, in this compilation.
Edgar appears in the 1920 census in Schuylkill
Co. PA with his parents Charles F. & Minerva B. Alvord. The parents were in
Dauphin County in 1910 but we have not traced them further back.
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EDWIN J. “E.J.” ALFORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Monday, 7 February 2005
Edwin J. “EJ” Alford, 74, of Highspire [Dauphin
Co.], died Saturday morning at Select Specialty Hospital, Camp Hill.
He was a son of the late Edwin Joseph Alford and
Cora Mae Daniels Alford Basnight.
EJ was retired from the former American Can
Company, Camp Hill, as a machinist.
He was a member of the Highspire First Church of
God, Prince Edwin Lodge 486, F & AM, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Harrisburg
Forest 43, Zembo Shriners, and the Harrisburg Consistory.
Surviving are one son, Ed Alford and wife, JoAnn
of Middletown; one daughter, Kathy Urich and husband, Scott of Highspire; two
brothers, Saint Claire Basnight and Marc Basnight, both of Manteo, North
Carolina; four sisters, Dorris Alford Fry, Sally Alford Scarborough, Sarah
Alford Owens, and Della Basnight, all of Manteo, North Carolina; four
granddaughters, Allison Urich, Kimberly Urich, Jourdyn Alford and Jenna Alford.
EJ was preceded in death by his loving wife,
Gloria “Jean” Alford.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
February 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Highspire First Church of God, 115 Second
Street, Highspire. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton
Township....
K.M. Knight Funeral Home, Highspire, is in
charge of the arrangements....
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Edwin J. Alford (SS# issued in NC) was
born 8 July 1930, last residence Highspire, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Gloria “Jean”
Longenecker Alford, in this compilation.
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ELLA JANE McCULLOUGH ALFORD
NEW CASTLE NEWS
New Castle, Lawrence Co., PA—20 December 1928
Mrs. Ella Jane McCullough Alford, aged 75 years,
wife of J.C. Alford, passed away at her home, 127 Poplar Street, Grove City
[Mercer County], Saturday evening, December 15, at 7:30 after an illness of one
month’s duration.
Mrs. Alford was born in Butler County. Previous
to going to Grove City a number of years ago she had resided in Slippery Rock
township, Lawrence county. She was a member of the First U.P. church of Grove
City and the Woman’s Missionary Society of the church for 25 years and was one
of the best known and highly esteemed women of Grove City.
Besides her husband she leaves one son, H.S.
Alford of San Jose, Cal., and two daughters, Mrs. W.S. Leslie of New Castle and
Mrs. R.E. Campbell of Grove City. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Alex Allen
and Mrs. Emma Anderson of this city, and five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted from her late
home in Grove City Monday afternoon.... Burial was made in the Center U.P.
cemetery....The pallbearers were David Anderson, Russell Anderson, Paul Anderson,
Ira Alford, Clarence Cooper and William Butler.
AAFA NOTES: Ella
was the daughter of George W. McCullough and the wife of John C. Alford, born
Sept 30, 1853, based on gravestone data, and died in 1929. They were married
Jan 31, 1871. John was the son of Arthur Alford and Rebecca Scott. Arthur was
the son of John A. Alford and Ruth Eckles. John, the son of Michael Alford and
Martha McCready, is supposed to have been born at sea enroute from Ireland.
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ETHEL A. OSMAN ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—28 June 2004
MILLERSBURG—Ethel A. Alvord, 76, of 1286 Route 209, died on
Friday, June 25, 2004 at her residence.
Born in Wiconisco, she was the daughter of the
late John and Mrytle Hoffman Osman. She was a retired sales clerk at Sears.
Surviving are a daughter, Virginia Alvord Clark
of Tacoma, Washington; four brothers, Edward Osman of Harrisburg, Eugene Osman
of Keystone, Colorado, Donald Osman of Camp Hill, and Jay Osman of Landisburg;
and two sisters, Joan Stahl of Gilford, Connecticut and Carole Jordan of Lock
Haven.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 1,
2004 at Hoover Funeral Home in Millersburg. Inurnment was in Calvary United
Methodist Cemetery in Wiconisco.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Ethel A. Alvord (SS# issued in PA) was
born 22 Apr 1928, last residence Millersburg, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Donald O.
Alvord, in this compilation.
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EVELYN LEVINE ALFRED
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/DAILY NEWS
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Thursday, 23 June 2005
Alfred, Evelyn, (nee Levine), June 22, 2005;
dear wife of Jack Alfred, beloved mother of David Alfred (Barbara) and
Brenda Steinman (Arnold); grand-mother of Elise Duszak (Bryan), John Alfred
(Patricia), Renee Kemmer (Kyle), Shari Janovsky (Patrick), and Ross Steinman;
great grandmother of Noah Jakob Kemmer and Lucas Matthew Kemmer.
Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral
Services, Thursday 1:30 P.M. precisely, from Cong. Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Road,
Wallingford PA. Int. Brookhaven Cem. Shiva will be observed at the home of
Elise and Bryan Duszak....
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Evelyn Alfred (SS# issued in PMA) was
born 29 March 1919, last residence Chester, Delaware Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Jack Alfred, in
this compilation.
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EVELYN M. ALFORD SCHWEITZER ZIMMERLY BEATTY
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—26 May 2002
Evelyn Alford Beatty, 93, a resident of
Integrated Health Services of Erie at Bayside, formerly of North East, died
Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Millcreek Community Hospital.
She was born Dec. 17, 1908, in Lowville,
daughter of the late Leon F. and Bertha Phillips Alford. She lived most of her
life in North East before moving to Erie in 1994.
She worked at General Electric Co. in Erie for
nine years. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North East. She
was active in the Live Wire Club. She enjoyed bingo and arts and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, N.
Keith Beatty, in 1994; a son, Ellsworth Zimmerly; and two sisters, Beatrice
Breck and Olive Geraci.
Survivors include a son, Francis S. Schweitzer
and his wife, Jamie, of Palmdale, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Zimmerly of
Erie; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 S. Lake St., North East. A
service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 30
Clinton St., officiated by the Rev. David Kuchta.
Burial will be at Grahamville Cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evelyn M.
Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence North East, Erie Co., PA.
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FRANCIS M. “FRANK” ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—13 September 1996
Francis M. “Frank” Alford, 85, a retired federal
employee and a leader in his church, died Wednesday. He lived in East Oak Lane.
Alford was employed by the government for 30
years and was a supply analyst when he retired from the Defense Personnel
Support Agency in South Philadelphia.
A member of Corinthian Baptist Church since
1959, Alford held numerous positions in the church, including deacon, and for
many years was chairman of the Deacon Board.
He was originally from Darlington, S.C., and a
Navy veteran of World War II. His first wife, the former Lillian Good, died in
1947.
Survivors include his wife, the former Geneva
Gilliam; three sons, Francis Jr., Wilbur and Gerald; five grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; a brother, S. Edward Alford; and four sisters, Alma
Denley, Lillian Bowman, Myrtle Sanders and Cleo Yongue.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. tomorrow at
Corinthian Baptist Church, 6113 N. 21st St., where friends may call two hours
earlier. Burial will be in Chelten Hills Cemetery, Washington Lane and Lowber
Street.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Francis M. Alford (SS# issued in DC)
was born 20 Feb 1911, last residence Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
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FRANK C. ALVORD
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—Saturday, 14 July 2001
Frank C. Alvord, 78, of 604 Oak Street, Akron
[Lancaster Co.], died of natural causes at Maple Farms Nursing Home, Akron.
An automotive body worker, he was also an
antiques dealer at Renninger’s.
He was married to Mary Alvord.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a
son, Gary Frank Alvord of Lancaster; two daughters, Sandra A. Fisher of
Virginia, and Nancy A. Eckles of Pennsylvania, two brothers, Herbert and Daniel
Alvord, both of Maryland; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Frank C. Alford (SS# issued in MD) was born 17 July 1922 and
died 11 July 2001, last residence Lititz, Lancaster Co. PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Mary Ellen
Stambaugh Alvord, in this compilation.
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FRED R. ALVORD, III
THE POST-STANDARD
Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY—Thursday, 9 May 1991
Services will be private for former Hamilton
resident Fred R. Alvord III, 54, who died Sunday at his home in Erie, Pa.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton.
Mr. Alvord was a native of Hamilton. He was a
graduate of Hill School and Colgate University, and was an ROTC officer. Mr.
Alvord served as a fighter pilot in the Air Force, and was based in Japan. He
left the Air Force at the rank of major.
Mr. Alvord then established a car and truck leasing
business in Erie. He also was owner for several years of the Erie Cardinals, a
Class A baseball team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. At Colgate, he
played hockey and lacrosse, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Surviving are his father, Reed Alvord of
Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. H.K. Erbacher of Gorman, Calif., and Mrs. Carl Roby
of Keene, N.H.; and a brother, Charles of Erie.
Burgess Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.
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GLORIA “JEAN” LONGENECKER ALFORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—7 January 2004
Gloria “Jean” Alford, 71, of Highspire, died
Monday evening at the Harrisburg Hospital.
She was a retired employee of Commonwealth
National Bank and a member of the Highspire First Church of God. Jean was the
daughter of the late Merle and Erma Longenecker.
Surviving are her husband, Edwin J. Alford,
Jr.; one son, Ed Alford and wife, JoAnn of Middletown; one daughter, Kathy
Urich and husband, Scott of Highspire; three sisters, Betty Hall Urich of
Highspire, Carol Smith of Kitty Hawk, NC and Sandy Sinkovich of Middletown;
four granddaughters, Allison Urich of Highspire, Kimberly Urich, Jourdyn Alford
and Jenna Alford.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on
Friday in the Highspire First Church of God. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Memorial Gardens, Lower Paxton Twp. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until
service time, Friday in the church.
K.M. Knight Funeral Home is in charge of the
services.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Gloria J. Alford (SS# issued in VA)
was born 27 Feb 1932, last residence Highspire, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Edwin J. “E.J.”
Alford, in this compilation.
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HAROLD C. ALVORD
REPUBLICAN AND HERALD
Pottsville, Schuylkill Co., PA—Thursday, 16 October 2008
Harold C. Alvord, 80, of Wiconisco, passed away
Tuesday at home,
Born in Wiconisco, June 1, 1928, he was a son of
the late David and Myrtle Zerby Alvord.
He was a graduate of the former Wiconisco High
School. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He retired as a maintenance engineer from
Johnson Bailey Shoe Co., Millersburg, and enjoyed wood working.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy A.
Alvord.
Surviving are a son, Randall S. Alvord,
Dalmatia; two daughters, Sheila L. Herb and Lisa A. Alvord, both of Wiconisco;
six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday
from John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens, with the Rev. Annette Y. Shutt
officiating. There will be no viewing, however, the family will receive
relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the
funeral home. Interment with military honors will be in Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, Annville. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to
Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Sign the guest book at republicanherald.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Harold C.
Alvord (SS# issued in PA), last residence Wiconisco, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Nancy A. Houtz
Alvord, in this compilation.
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HAROLD H. ALLFORD
CITIZENS VOICE
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Tuesday, 24 March 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Harold H. Allford, of 306 Fourth St., West
Pittston, died Sunday [March 22] at home.
He was born Dec. 16, 1928, in West Pittston, son
of the late Harold and Sarah Simonson Allford and was a graduate of West
Pittston High School and Wyoming Seminary Dean School of Business.
Prior to his retiring in 1984, Mr. Allford was
employed by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment
operator.
He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean
War.
Mr. Allford was a former council member for West
Pittston; member of First United Methodist Church, West Pittston; VFW Post
4909, Dupont.
Surviving are his wife, the former Muriel
Phethean; sons, Hal, Germantown, Md.; Dean, Exeter; daughters, Mrs. Michael
(Jan) Blanidina, West Wyoming; Cheryl Marinelli, Exeter; four grandchildren.
Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 from
Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.... Interment will
be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton....
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Billy J.
Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA.
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HARRY H. ALFORD
EVENING SENTINEL
Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA—Saturday, 3 May 1958
Harry H. Alford, West Louther Street, died
yesterday in Middlesex Township. He was 79 years old.
Surviving are three sons, John H., Glendale,
Calif.; Arthur, Romena, Calif., and Stanton, Moulma, Calif. [possibly Molma,
Placer Co., CA], and a daughter, Mrs. Mariah Throckmorton, Glendale, Calif.
Funeral services will be held on Monday night at
7 o’clock in the Lutz-Hoffman Funeral Home. 219 North Hanover Street.... Burial
will be on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at Oakton, Va.
AAFA
NOTES: California Death Index, 1940–1997 [Ancestry.com] lists the
deaths of 3 of Harry’s children, all born in Indiana, mother’s maiden name
Watkins: Marion Virginia Alford Throckmorton (1902–1993), John M. Alford
(1906–1986), and Stanton R. Alford (1910–1988).
1910 census, Harris, St. Joseph Co., IN:
Harry H. Alford head 31 IN
PA OH 1st marriage 10 years
General
store merchant
Juliet E. wife 36 UT
Eng CA 1st marriage 10 years
5
children, 5 living
Myrtle E. dau 9 IN
IN UT
Marian V. dau 7
Stanley son 6
Hudson son 3
Stanton son 2/12
Royal father 79 PA
VT PA widowed
Next door is the family of Harry’s brother,
Orval/Orville Alford and his wife Lulu.
His lineage: Harry H. 1879 IN1, Royal
F. 1831 PA2, Hiram 1800 VT3, Oliver 1767 CT4,
Benedict 1716 CT5, Benedict 1688 CT6, Jeremiah 1655 CT7,
Benedict 1619 England8.
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HELEN E. TAYLOR ALFORD
TOWN TALK - CHESTER COUNTY EDITION
Holmes, Delaware Co., PA—31 October 2007
Helen E. (nee Taylor) Alford, 86, of Ridley Park
[Delaware Co.], died Oct. 27 at Fair Acres [York Co.], Middletown Twp.
Born in Maryland, she had been a resident of
Crum Lynne [Delaware Co.] before moving to Ridley Park in 1969.
She had worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad as
a secretary when she as younger.
Devoted to her family, she was the wife of the
late Walter F. Alford, Sr. She is survived by her son, Walter F. Alford,
Jr. of Prospect Park; her brother, Kenneth Taylor of FL and one grandson.
Funeral services were Tuesday from the Minshall
Shropshire Bleyler Funeral Home Middletown and Knowlton Rds., Media [Delaware
Co.]. Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery, York County.
Memorial contributions to Compassionate Care
Hospice, 100 Granite Drive, Suite 200, Media, PA 19063 would be appreciated.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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HELEN T. HALFORD KINNEY
CITIZENS VOICE
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Wednesday, 30 June 1999
Helen T. Kinney, 91, of Kingston, died Saturday
[June 26] in Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre.
She was born in Larksville, the daughter of the
late Edward and Catherine Kilpatrick Halford.
Her husband, Thomas, died Oct. 30, 1956 and her
son, Thomas, died on July 11, 1998.
Surviving are, her son, Robert, South Gate,
Mich.; daughter-in-law, Betty Kinney, with whom she resided; eight
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday at 9:30, in
St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery,
Hanover Township....
Arrangements are by the Corcoran Funeral Home,
20 S. Main St., Plains.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Helen Kinney (SS# issued in PA) was
born 1 Jan 1908, last residence Kingston, Luzerne Co., PA.
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HILDA A. ALFORD SHARP
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—13 January 2002
Sharp, Hilda A. (Alford)—Age 91, of Pleasant
Hills, on January 11, 2002; wife of the late James W.; loving mother of Joyce
S. (Richard) Mazingo, of Pleasant Hills and Judy (Bill) Rosenhoover, of
Baldwin; sister of Edward “Ted” Alford, of MI, Mildred Rowe, of West Mifflin
and the late Edna Benson; grandmother of William and Jeffrey Rosenhoover,
Jennifer Kotkiewicz and Christopher Mazingo; great-grandmother of Ronnie, Jake,
Sarah, Matthew, Katie, Jordan, Alex and Seth.
Hilda was a retiree of Bell Telephone after 20
years of service and a member of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian
Church.
Visitation will be 2-4 & 7-9pm Sun. at Jefferson
Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills, where
service will be held 11am Mon.
Interment Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church,
Old Clairton Rd., Pgh., PA 15236.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Hilda A. Sharp (SS# issued in PA) was
born 7 Jan 1911, last residence Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
See the obituary of her sister Mildred E. Rowe
Alford in this compilation.
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HUSTON A. ALFORD
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—25 November 1997
Alford, Huston A., 89, of Latrobe, formerly of
Aiken, S.C., and Baltimore, died Nov. 22. Barnhart Funeral Home, Greesnburg.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Huston A. Alford (SS# issued in MS)
was born 23 Dec 1907, last residence not listed.
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IRENE E. KNORR ALVORD
THE CITIZEN-STANDARD
Valley View, Schuylkill Co., PA—14 April 2004
Irene E. Alvord, 97, of Lykens, formerly of
Wiconisco, died Wednesday, March 31, at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.
Born June 15, 1916, at Wiconisco, she was a
daughter of the late Gurney and Josephine Kolva Knorr. She was a graduate of
the former Lykens High School; and a member of Calvary United Methodist Church,
Wiconisco, where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar
G. Alvord; a son, Robert Alvord; four brothers, Gurney, James, Walter, and
Raymond; and three sisters, Dolly Whitmore, Margaret Knorr, and Ina Lou
McNalis.
Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Calnon of
Lykens; two sons, John Alvord of Williamstown and Terry Alvord of Arizona; a
step-sister, Marlene Wiest of Lykens; two step-brothers, Lester Enterline of
Camp Hill, and Russell Enterline of Carsonville; two half-sisters, Carol
Mattern of Elizabethville, and Joyce Clark of Klingerstown; eight
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 3,
at her church, with the Rev. Ann B. Overmiller officiating. Interment was in
Calvary United Methodist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to her
church, PO Box 320, Wiconisco, PA 17097. John R. Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens,
was in charge of arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Irene E. Alvord (SS#
issued in PA), but list her death date as 1 March 2004, last residence Wiconisco,
Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Edgar G.
Alvord, in this compilation.
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JACK ALFRED
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/DAILY NEWS
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Friday, 27 February 2009
Alfred Jack, Feb. 25, 2009. Husband of the late
Evelyn, loving father of David (Barbara) Alfred and Brenda (Arnold) Steinman;
beloved grandfather of Elise (Bryan) Duszak, John (Patricia) Alfred, Renee
(Kyle) Kemmer, Shari (Patrick) Janovsky and Ross (Amy) Steinman; dear great
grandfather of Noah, Lucas and Ethan Kemmer, and Jack Janovsky.
Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral
Services, Friday 11 A.M. precisely, at Cong. Ohev Shalom, 2 Chester Road,
Wallingford PA 19086. Int. Brookhaven Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the
home of Brenda and Arnold Steinman. Contributions in his memory may be made to
Cong. Ohev Shalom.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Jack Alfred (SS# issued in MA) was
born 4 March 1917, last residence Chester, Delaware Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Evelyn Levine
Alfred, in this compilation.
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JACK E. ALFORD
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—15 June 2003
Jack E. Alford, 72, 331 W. 21st St., died
Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at Saint Vincent Health Center.
He was born Sept. 7, 1930, in Ellwood City, son
of the late Roland B. and Bessie Rankin Alford.
He worked for York Foundry for many years. He
attended school in Ellwood City. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 101 in
clarion, the American Legion Rogers Israel Post No. 11 and the Cascade Club. He
enjoyed stock car racing, fishing, hunting and bowling.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Manford
Alford; a daughter, Vicky Ann Alford; and a grandson, Jeffery Kennedy Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Charlene
E. Hoover Brown; a son, Edward Alford of Anchorage, Alaska; a daughter, Jacki
Alford Campbell of Clearwater, Fla.; a stepson, David T. “Jed” Brown; a
stepdaughter, Becky Brown Kennedy and her husband, Jeff, of Wister, Okla.; 11
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services are private and at the convenience of
the family. The Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle St., Erie, is handling the
arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family in care of
the Scott Funeral Home, 2104 Myrtle St., Erie, PA 16502.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack E.
Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Erie, Erie Co., PA.
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JAMES ARTHUR ALFORD
AAFA #0384
Brother of
Doris Alford Vetri, AAFA #0303, and Thelma Frieda Alford Harman, AAFA #0397
Source unknown
Berks Co., PA—_____ December 1991
Included in AAFA ACTION, March 1992
James A. Alford, 69, widower of Betty
(Kenderdine) Seyfert-Alford, of Birdsboro RD 3, died Friday afternoon at his
home after a lengthy illness.
Born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia,
he was a son of the late James L. and Freda C. (Holzmuller) Alford.
Mr. Alford was a reactor operator and foreman
for the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. plant in Pottstown and the
Occidental Chemical Co. plant in Pottstown for a total of 38 years, until his
retirement in 1985.
He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World
War II, serving as a mechanic for the Flying Tigers bomber group.
Mr. Alford was a member of St. Paul’s United
Church of Christ, Pottstown; the German Club of Pottstown; VFW Post 411 and
American Legion Post 626, both of Birdsboro; the Sportsmen’s Club of Birdsboro;
and Gibraltar Fire Co.
Surviving are two sons, James R. Alford, at
home, and David R. Alford of Pottstown; two daughters, Carol, wife of Kenneth
Rhoads of Pottstown and Eileen, wife of Ronald Boone of Virginia Beach, Va.;
one brother, Walter Alford of Fayettesville; two sisters Doris, wife of
Sebastian Vetri of Telford, and Thelma, wife of Robert Harman of Mesa, Ariz.;
seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Alford is also survived by a friend, Wilda
M. (Rogers) Alford-Harmon, with whom he resided.
A funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday from
Warker-Troutman Funeral Home, 726 High St., Pottstown.
The Rev. Dr. Roland C. Turnbach, Pastor of St. Paul’s
United Church of Christ, will officiate.
Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park.
A viewing will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at
the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society, in care of Robert Moses, Continental Bank and Trust
Co., 205 High St., Pottstown, 19464.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that James A. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was
born 5 Jan 1922, last residence not listed. AAFA records list his death date as
6 Dec 1992 in Berks Co., PA.
We included the obituary of his sister Thelma
Frieda Alford Harman in Arizona Obituaries.
James married Wilda Mae Rogers on 27 Apr 1946, and
she was the mother of his children. Doris, James’ younger sister, reports that
for a time when she was a teenager, James and his family lived next door to his
parents, and Doris frequently babysat for James’s children. James and Wilda
eventually divorced and remarried. James remarried Betty (last name unknown),
and Wilda married _____ Harmon. Both James and Wilda outlived their second
spouses. Wilda moved back to Pennsylvania and back in with James when he
developed cancer and took care of him until he died.
For more information on this family, see AAFA’s
published genealogy, Known
Descendants of John Alford, b. ca1802 NC.
His lineage: James Arthur 1922 PA1,
James Luther 1898 TX2, George Washington 1855 AL3, John
Madison 1826 GA4, John 1801 NC5.
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JAMES DORMAN HALFORD, JR.
Photo
from Charles F. Snyder Jr.
Funeral Home
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—Wednesday, 14 May 2008
James D. Halford Jr., 80, was called home to be
with the Lord on Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.
Jim was born October 23rd, 1927 in Batesburg,
South Carolina, and was the son of the late James Dorman Halford and Mary
(Jaudon) Halford.
Jim was also the loving husband of his devoted
wife, Rose (Micciche) Halford, who went to the Lord before him on August 19th,
2001.
Jim was employed by RCA as a parts-maker and a
painter for over 25 years, and was known as “Big Jim”, proprietor of Halford ‘s
CB shop for over 25 years.
In WW II and the Korean War, Jim proudly served
in the U.S. Navy. He volunteered with his wife at the Lancaster General
Hospital, rode as a member of the Pagoda Motorcycle Drill team, and actively
participated in the Pfizer retirement activities. His most-loved activity was
to travel, both world-wide on cruises and by air, and across this country a
couple of times in his R.V. Jim recently made Florida his winter R.V.
destination.
He attended St. Anne’s and St. John Neumann
Catholic Church, as well as his native Baptist church.
Jim is survived by his son, David S. Halford and
his wife Jeannie, along with his two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amanda of
New Cumberland PA; three brothers, Robert Y. Halford of Atlanta, GA, Jake H.
Halford of Charleston, SC, Jack T. Halford of Marietta, GA; and a sister.
Marion Barksdale of Six Mile, SC. Jim’s in-laws living in Lancaster are Mary
and George Crook, Josephine Micciche, and Salvatore Micciche. He also has
several dear nieces and nephews. His beloved companion, Pat Rousseau, of
Lancaster, continues on with their cherished puppies, Buffy and Buddy.
A service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder
Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, Inc., 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, 717-
560-5100 on Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 11 AM. There will be a viewing from 10 AM
until the time of the service. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic
Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in
James’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125,
Lancaster PA 17604-4125. To send an on- line condolence, please visit
www.snyderfuneralhome.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of James D. Halford (SS# issued in SC),
last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Rose Micciche
Halford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his sister Mary
Virginia Halford Collins in the South Carolina Obituaries compilation.
On James Dorman Halford’s 1918 WWI Draft
Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 18, a railroad section hand living
in Blackville, Barnwell Co., SC. He doesn’t know his birth date, but the year
is written as 1900. His nearest relative is W.O. Halford of the same address.
He signed his full name.
1930 CENSUS
Batesburg (District 10), Lexington Co. SC, Dwelling #501:
James J. Halford head 31 SC SC SC RR
section foreman
age
24 at 1st marriage
Mary wife 24 SC GA SC age
19 at 1st marriage
James J. son 2-6/12 SC SC SC
Mary V. dau 4-1/12 SC SC SC
1920 CENSUS
Barnwell (District 49), Barnwell Co. SC, Dwelling #150:
W.O. Halford head 68 SC SC SC farmer
Alice wife 57 SC SC SC
Bellenger son 24 SC SC SC
James D. son 20 SC SC SC
Leroy son 16 SC SC SC
Gladis dau 13 SC SC SC
His HALFORD lineage (from “Martin Family Tree”
posted by a granddaughter (daughter of Libby and Bob Martin) to Ancestry.com;
and Michael Kruse, submitter, “Halford:
Southern US“ in Family Trees at WorldConnect, RootsWeb: James Dorman 1927
SC1, James Dorman 1899 SC2, William Owens 1862 SC3,
William Richard 1832 SC4, William Richard 1796 SC5,
Achillis 1754 VA6.
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JANET ALLFORD WALIZER HAWKE
CITIZENS VOICE
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—Friday, 13 February 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Janet Hawke, 92, of Manhattan Street, Ashley,
died Tuesday [February 10] in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
She was born June 20, 1905 in Pittston, daughter
of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Jones Allford and was a graduate of Pittston
Area High School.
Mrs. Hawke was employed as a bookkeeper in
Dupont,and before retiring, by United Penn Bank, Ashley. She was a member of
Ashley
Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder and taught
Sunday school. Mrs. Hawke was a member of Irem Temple Auxiliary; Order of the
Easter Star, Plymouth; and Salvation Army Auxiliary.
Her first husband, Chancey Walizer, died in
December 1952. Her second husband, Fred, died in 1969. Sisters, Harriet Hart,
Elizabeth Havard, Maude Armstrong, Hazel Huffsmith, Ruth Griffen, Anna and
Ethel, and brother, William, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are step grandchildren; nieces and
nephews.
Funeral will be held Saturday at 11 from George
A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley.... Interment will be in
Pittston Cemetery....
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janet Hawke
(SS# issued in PA), last residence Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA.
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JANET E. TROUP ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Tuesday, 5 August 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Janet E. Troup Alvord, 85, of Manor Care Health
Services, Camp Hill, formerly of South 18th Street died Sunday in the nursing
home.
She formerly worked for Weidenhamer Advertising
Agency.
She was the widow of W. Woodrow Alvord.
Surviving is a daughter, Jeanne M. Alvord of Mechanicsburg.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday in Churchville Cemetery, Oberlin. There will be no viewing.
Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular
Dystrophy Association, Suite 142, Olde Liberty Square, 4807 Jonestown Road,
Harrisburg 17109.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Janet E.
Alvord (SS# issued in PA), last residence Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Co., PA.
See the obituary of her daughter Jeanne M.
Alvord in this compilation.
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JEAN K. ALFORD JEWELL
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—6 March 2002
CORRY—Jean K. “Jeannie” Jewell, 50, 311 Shawnee Ave., Corry,
died Monday, March 4, 2002, at her home.
She was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Corry, daughter
of Luella B. Titch Alford and the late Robert Alford.
She was a homemaker and also worked for Viking
Plastics Inc. She retired in 2001 after more than five years due to her health.
She attended school in Corry. She enjoyed quilting and collecting salt and
pepper shakers and Indian ornaments.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather,
Archie Titch; and a sister, Sally Alford.
Survivors include her companion, Kenneth
Lindstrom; three daughters, Melissa Reedy and her husband, Roger, and Rebecca
Jewell, all of Corry, and Jessica Jewell of Valencia; a son, Bobby Jewell of
Corry; two sisters, Judy Ploss and her husband, Thomas, of Florida and Janet
Alford of Canadohta Lake; a brother, David Alford of Corry; two grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the Bracken Funeral Home, Corry. A service will be held there Thursday
at 11 a.m., officiated by the Rev. H. Robert Flick of Corry Church of the
Nazarene. Burial will be at Lawn Cemetery, Beaverdam.
Memorials may be made to the Jean Jewell Memorial
Fund in care of the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center St., Corry, PA 16428.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean K.
Jewell (SS# issued in PA), last residence Corry, Erie Co., PA.
See the obituary of her mother, Luelle B. Titch
Alford, in this compilation.
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JEAN L. HOWER ALFRED
MORNING CALL
Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA—Friday, 24 February 2006
Jean L. Alfred, 82, of Plainfield Township,
passed suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, in Lehigh
Valley Muhlenberg Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Joseph P.
Alfred, and they were married for 63 years.
Born on June 22, 1923, in Stroudsburg [Monroe
Co.], Jean was the daughter of the late Allen and Iona (Bachman) Hower. She was
a member of Hope United Church of Christ in Wind Gap [Northampton Co.]. Jean
was an avid animal lover, especially to the many cats she has raised over the
years.
Survivors: Jean was dearly loved and will be
missed by her family, including three children: daughter, Tanya Jean and her
husband Richard Dentith of Wind Gap, and sons, Joseph C. Alfred of Wind Gap and
William A. Alfred and his wife Carol of Saylorsburg; Grandchildren: Jessica J.
Alfred of Arlington, Virginia; Jason R. Alfred of Bloomington, Minnesota; Kasey
J. (Alfred) Bosco of Bethlehem, and Jared J. Alfred of Grand Forks, North
Dakota; Great-granddaughter, Hanna Rose Bosco; Feline companions: Jenny and
Poncho.
Services: As per her wishes, private services
will be held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions: Jean would have appreciated
donations in her memory to the local chapter of the SPCA: SPCA Northampton
County, 1165 Island Park road, Easton, PA 18042 (610) 252-7722.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean L.
Alfred (SS# issued in PA), last residence Pen Argyl, Northampton Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Joseph P.
Alfred, in this compilation.
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JEANNE M. ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Wednesday, 8 September 2004
Jeanne M. Alvord, 62, of Camp Hill, died Friday
at home.
She was retired from the Mechanicsburg Navy
Depot. She was a loyal volunteer for the Harrisburg State Museum and the Camp
Hill Library, and was a graduate of John Harris High School.
Surviving are her aunt, Dorothy Alvord Myers,
and cousin, Donna Keammerer, both of Enola.
Memorial services will be held Friday at 3 p.m.
in the Sullivan Funeral Home, Enola. Inurnment in the Oberlin Cemetery will be
private.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Jeanne M. Alvord (SS# issued in PA)
was born 23 Nov 1941, last residence not listed.
See the obituaries of her mother, Janet E. Troup
Alvord; and her aunt Dorothy M. Alvord Myers in this compilation.
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JOSEPH ALFORD
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Monday, 8 April 1996
Joseph Alford, 89, a retired physical education
teacher who was known fondly as “Coach” to friends and students, died Friday [April
5] at Methodist Hospital. He taught in the Philadelphia school system for 44
years.
Mr. Alford, who retired from Bok Technical High
School in 1972 after working there for more than 20 years, coached basketball
and soccer. He was also vice principal of night school at Bok as well as
director of summer recreation. Before Bok, he taught at Central High.
Mr. Alford graduated from Temple University with
a bachelor’s degree in education and was a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa. He also
volunteered in many church and community activities, serving most recently as
vice president of the Senior Citizens Association of St. Monica Roman Catholic
Church. He was on various philanthropic committees of the Girard Estates
Community, where he lived, and belonged to the Penn Town Historical Society, a
civic association that awards college scholarships to students, said his wife,
Carmela Alford.
“He was very well known and well liked
throughout the community,” she said. “He was a very devoted man, very self-effacing.
He never put himself first; he always considered the welfare and well-being of
others first.”
Besides his wife, Mr. Alford is survived by a
daughter, Joan Callahan; two sisters; a brother; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
tomorrow at the Joseph F. Ruffenach Funeral Home, 21st Street and Snyder
Avenue. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St Monica’s, 17th
and Ritner Streets, with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon.
In another
article:
DAILY NEWS
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—Monday, 8 April 1996
Joseph Alford, a physical-education teacher in
the Philadelphia public schools for more than four decades, died Friday. He was
89 and lived in South Philadelphia.
Alford taught in the secondary schools for 44
years. His last position before retiring 24 years ago was at Bok
Vocational-Technical High School. He also served as an administrator in the
evening schools, as well as a director at summer playgrounds, where he coached
basketball, baseball and soccer.
He was known as a man who could be counted upon
to volunteer his time for church and community activities.
A graduate of South Philadelphia High School,
Alford received his undergraduate degree from Temple University. He was a
member of Phi Epsilon Kappa.
Survivors include his wife, the former Carmela
Cammarota; a daughter, Joan Callahan; five grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Copley and Mary Merrill, and a brother,
Anthony Alfano.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at
10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Monica Church, 17th and Ritner streets. Burial will be
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baily Road and Wycombe Avenue, Yeadon.
Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow at
the Ruffenach Funeral Home, 21st Street and Snyder Avenue.
Photos
from Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeardon, Delaware Co., PA—www.findagrave.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph Alford (SS# issued in PA) was
born 15 Jan 1907, last residence Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Carmela “Milly”
Cammarota Alford, in this compilation. She was apparently his second wife.
Joseph apparently changed his name to Alford
from Alfano. He is listed on the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Philadelphia with
his parents, Nicholas and Mary Alfano from Italy. Also listed are his younger siblings
named in the obituary: Elizabeth, Mary, and Anthony.
Following are the obituaries of Joseph’s
siblings Mary and Anthony:
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—15 May 2008
Merrill Mary A. (nee Alfano), May 14, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Walter E., loving aunt of Arleen (George) Gallo; also
survived by many nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives
and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral, Friday morning 9 - 10 A.M.
at Vincent Gangemi Funeral Home, Inc., Broad and Wolf Sts., Funeral Service is
to follow. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. The family requests donations to St.
Cyril's Catholic Church, 153 Penn Blvd., East Lansdowne PA 19050 in Mary's
memory. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Cyril’s in June.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA—9 January 2005
Alfano, Anthony A., on Jan. 6, 2005; beloved
wife of the late Anna (nee Linsalata) Alfano of Syracus, NY and formerly of
Oxford Road, Havertown, PA; father of Tony Alfano (Michele), Annette Tobia
(William) and Patricia Tobia (Loren); also survived by 6 grandchildren Ensign
Justin, Devin, Matthew, Brian, Tara and Christopher and sister of Mary Merrill.
Tony was a three sport athlete at Southern participating on football,
basketball and baseball. After graduation, he went to Temple where he played
basketball. He was on the national championship N.I.T. basketball team in 1938.
He taught at Camden High School from 1942 to 1976. One of the great high school
basketball coaches in the country, his Camden teams never had a losing season
in twenty years coaching. He posted over 350 wins and won two state
championships and ten South Jersey Championships. After retiring from Camden,
Tony worked at Villanova University in the Library. Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated in the Annunciation B.V.M. Church (401 Brookline Blvd.,
Havertown, PA) Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 at 10 A.M. where relatives and friends may
visit the family after 9:30 A.M. Int. Calvary Cemetery…
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JOSEPH P. ALFRED
THE EXPRESS-TIMES
Easton, Northampton Co., PA—Friday, 8 October 2004
Joseph P. Alfred, 86, of Plainfield Township
[NJ] died Tuesday Oct. 5, 2004 at Gracedale Nursing Home.
Born: March 10, 1918 in Pen Argyl, he was the
youngest of seven and the only living child of the late William and Emily
Alfred.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Jean L.
Hower celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Sept. 5, 2004. He retired as
a foreman from Harsco on March 11, 1983. He was an avid sportsman. He was a
Navy veteran of World War II.
Memberships: He was a member of the American
Legion.
Survivors: His wife; a daughter, Tanya Dentith
of Wind Gap; two sons, Joseph C. of Wind Gap, and William A. of Saylorsburg;
four grandchildren, Jessica of Bethesda, Maryland, Kasey Bosco of Bethlehem,
Jason of Minneapolis, Minn, Jared of Grand Forks, ND; and one great
granddaughter, Hanna Rose Bosco; and nieces and nephews.
Services: He wished to be cremated with private
services at the family’s convenience. Auer Memorial and Cremation Services are
handling the arrangements. Memorials: To the Alzheimer’s Association-Research,
Lehigh Valley Branch Office, 617 A Main St. Hellertown, Pa 18055.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records confirm the birth and death dates of Joseph P. Alfred (SS# issued in
PA), last residence Pen Argyl, Northampton Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Evelyn L. Hower
Alfred, in this compilation.
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JOSEPH R. ALVORD
SCRANTON TIMES-TRIBUNE
Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—5 October 2006
Joseph R. Alvord, 61, Clarks Summit, died on
Thursday night at Community Medical Center. He battled with heart disease and
diabetes for many years. His wife is the former Carol A. Andrews. They would
have celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on Nov. 6.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late
Joseph and Romaine Emmershy Alvord. He was a graduate of West Scranton High
School and attended Lackawanna Junior College. A very proud Navy veteran, he
served on the USS Kretchmer.
Prior to his illness, he was employed by Haddon
Craftsmen and previously worked for Eureka Printing, Dunmore.
He loved his computer, his trips to Atlantic
City and the ocean. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, he
deeply cherished his grandchildren.
Also surviving are a son, Frank, Clifford; three
daughters Jo Ann M. and husband, Eric R. Ord, Brooklyn; Cheryl, Scranton; and
Christine and husband, Dwayne D. Wilcox, Old Forge; 10 grandchildren, a sister,
Marlene DeHaven, Stroudsburg; two brothers, William, Lake Ariel; and Gary,
Ohio; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be on Monday at 7:45 p.m.
at the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home Inc., 115 Garfield Ave., Olyphant, to be
officiated by the Rev. Joseph Sica. Interment, private at the convenience of
the family.
Friends may call Monday, 5 until time of
service.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Joseph R. Alvord (SS# issued in PA)
was born 8 Aug 1945, last residence Clarks Summit, Lackawanna Co., PA.
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KATHERINE M. DICKS ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—15 June 1998
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Katherine M. Alvord, 68, of Lower Swatara Twp.,
formerly of Dauphin, died Friday in Harrisburg Hospital.
She was retired from Bell Atlantic and was a
member of Telephone Pioneers American Keystone Chapter.
Surviving are her husband, Lawrence E. Alvord;
a daughter, Veronica M. Mitchell of Harrisburg; a stepson, L. Edward Alvord Jr.
of Oklahoma City; three brothers, James Dicks of Duncannon, Wayne and Daniel
Dicks, both of Freemont [sic—Fremont], Calif.; two sisters, Barbara
Taylor of Detroit and Marjorie Miles of Freemont; three grandchildren and a
great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Neil Funeral Home, Paxtang. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lower Paxton
Twp. Viewing will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Katherine M. Alvord (SS# issued in RI)
was born 22 May 1930, last residence Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Lawrence E.
Alvord, in this compilation.
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KENNETH J. ALFORD
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—3 June 2006
Alford, Kenneth J., 27, of Lincoln-Lemington,
died May 30. Samuel E. Coston Funeral Home, Larimer.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Kenneth J. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 22 March 1979, last residence not listed.
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LAWRENCE E. ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Monday, 7 March 2005
Lawrence E. Alvord, 82, of Middletown [Dauphin
Co.], died Saturday at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was the son of the late George W. and
Florence Gotchell Alvord, and the husband of the late Katherine M. Dicks
Alvord.
He was a retired District Justice for Dauphin
Boro, a member of the Paxton United Methodist Church, Harrisburg, a World War
II Army Veteran, and a contributing member and one of the first Charter members
of the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA. He enjoyed playing and watching
golf.
Lawrence is survived by a daughter, Roni Miller
of Harrisburg; a son, L. Edward Alvord of Oklahoma City, OK; a sister, Violet
Fritz of Harrisburg; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street,
Harrisburg. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Harrisburg....
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Lawrence E. Alvord (SS# issued in PA)
was born 20 July 1922, last residence Middletown, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of his wife, Katherine M. Dicks
Alvord, in this compilation.
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LEAH M. LEININGER ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Friday, 26 December 2003
WILLIAMSTOWN—Leah M. Alvord, 86, of 509 W. Broad Street,
died Tuesday [December 23] in Williamstown.
Born in Williamstown on July 7, 1917, a daughter
of the late Charles and Leah Leininger.
She was a member of the Four Square Gospel
Church, Muir, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher.
Leah was predeceased by her husband, Charles
F., in 1971.
Surviving are her caregivers, Wendell and Martha
Altland and family of Williamstown; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be private…. Burial will be in the
Calvary Cemetery, Wiconisco.
Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc., has charge of
arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death date of Leah M. Alvord (SS#
issued in PA), but list her birth date as 9 July 1917, last residence Williamstown,
Dauphin Co., PA.
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LELAWILL T. ALFORD COOGLER
BEAVER COUNTY
TIMES
Beaver, Beaver Co., PA—Tuesday, 19 November 2003
[This
obituary is not verbatim.]
Lelawill T. Alford Coogler, a longtime resident
of Beaver Falls, passed away in Pittsburgh on November 16, 2003.
Born in Beaver Falls on November 29, 1922, she
was a daughter of the late Clifford and Mary Lee Alford. For many years she
provided accounting and secretarial services in the Beaver Falls area.
In addition to her parents, her husband of 58
years, Henry A. Coogler, Sr., a daughter, Sandra Coogler, and two brothers,
David T. Alford and Thomas D. “T.C.” Alford, preceded her in death.
She is survived by four children, Georgianna
Williams and Karne Kington, both of Pittsburgh; Henry A. Coogler, Jr., of
Verona, Pennsylvania and Gill M. Coogler of New York City; five grandchildren,
Marlee R. Williams of Pittsburgh, and Osunia Coogler, Darryl Lillard, Ricardo
Nevel, and Cheya’nea K. Coogler, all of Verona; two brothers, William V. “Jeff”
Alford and Linwood Alford, both of Beaver Falls; and three sisters, Arnell
Bryant of Chester, Pennsylvania, Stella McMillion of Bridgewater, and Dolores
White of Aliquippa.
Funeral services [will be] held on Friday in the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 3122 37th Street in Beaver Falls. Burial
[will be] in Beaver Falls Cemetery. Leavell Funeral Home of Beaver Falls was in
charge of arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lela
Coogler (SS# issued in PA), last residence Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
See the obituary of her brother Thomas D. “T.C.”
Alford in this compilation.
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LILLIAN ALLFORD
TIMES LEADER
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., PA—30 April 2007
Lillian Allford, of Hughestown, died Sunday,
April 29, 2007, in Hospice Care of the VNA at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre.
Funeral arrangements are pending from the
Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Lillian Allford (SS# issued in PA) was
born 20 Oct 1915, last residence Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA.
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LINCOLN ALVORD
BOSTON GLOBE
Boston, Suffolk Co, MA—Tuesday, 21 September 1982
WEST CHESTER, Pa.—Lincoln Alvord, formerly of Waban, Mass.,
died last Tuesday [September 14] in Chester County Hospital in West Chester
after a lengthy illness. He was 86.
He had been a real estate man in Newton, Mass.,
for 40 years and had been a member of the Realty Board.
Mr. Alvord had been a pilot in the Army Air
Corps in World War I.
He was a member of the First Church of Christ
Scientist, Newton.
He leaves a daughter, Fay Kelly of Coatesville,
Pa.; a son, Clark Alvord of West Hartford, Conn., and eight grandchildren.
Burial will be private in Wollaston Cemetery,
Quincy. Graveside services will be conducted later.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Lincoln Alvord (SS# issued in MA) was
born 31 Jan 1896 and died ____ Sept 1982, last residence Coatesville, Chester
Co., PA.
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LOUISE E. DICKINSON HALFORD
HARTFORD COURANT
Hartford, Hartford Co., CT—Thursday, 25 September 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Louise E. Halford, 73, of Bethlehem [Northampton
Co.], PA, wife of the late Henry T. Halford, died Saturday, (Sept. 13,
1997).
Born in Middletown [CT], she was the daughter of
the late Irving and Julia Dickinson of Higganum. She was a long time resident
of Hartford, where she worked at the corporate office of the former Hartford
National Bank. She was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, 3245
Oakland Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
She is survived by a daughter, Judith Crafts, of
Nazareth, PA; a son, Philip Halford, of Indianapolis, IN; a brother, Raymond
Dickinson, of Middletown; nine grandchildren; and a great grandson.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Patricia Lynn
Thomas, in 1994.
Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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LUELLA B. TITCH ALFORD
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—Friday, 20 April 2007
Luella B. Alford, 76, of Corry, died Wednesday,
April 18, 2007 at Corry Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of the Bracken Funeral Home, 315 N. Center Street, Corry, PA.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Luella B. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 3 July 1930, last residence Corry, Erie Co., PA.
See the obituary of her daughter Jean K. Alford
Jewell in this compilation.
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MARION L. HOTT ALFORD BARTUSH
SCRANTON TIMES
Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—Wednesday, 28 November 2001
AVOCA—Marion Bartush, 72, of Avoca, died Tuesday November
27] at Mercy Hospice. She was the wife of Edwin E. Bartush. They had been
married 31 years.
Born January 17, 1929, in Romney, West Virginia,
daughter of the late James E. and Myrtle Dean Hott, she attended Romney High
School and worked for the U.S. postal Service. She was a member of Saints Peter
and Paul Church, Avoca.
Two sons, John Hott, St. Petersburg, Florida,
and Thomas Alford, Riverdale, Maryland survive her.
Sisters, Dorothy Dorsey, Margaret Haines, and Hazel
Lewis, brothers, Richard, Frank, and James Hott preceded her in death.
The funeral was held at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral
Home, 728 Main Street, Avoca. Interment was in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marion L.
Bartush (SS# issued in WV), last residence Pittston, Luzerne Co., PA.
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MARTHA E. ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—25 February 1996
LYKENS—Martha E. Alvord, 82, of 15 S. Second St. died Friday
in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
She retired from H.A. Instrument Co.,
Philadelphia; and was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Wiconisco,
the Lykens Area Senior Citizens and the Golden Age Organization, Wiconisco.
She was the widow of Arthur M. Alvord.
Surviving are a son, Arthur M. of Morrisville;
four sisters, Dorothy Fulkroad of Millersburg, Margaret Maurer of Lykens,
Mildred Kaster of Spring Glen and Ethel Wenrich of Mount Holly Springs; a
granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10: 30 a.m. Wednesday
in Shultz Funeral Home. Burial will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler.
Viewing will be from 9: 30 to 10: 30 a.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Martha E. Alvord (SS# issued in PA)
was born 11 April 1913, last residence Lykens, Dauphin Co., PA.
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MARY ELLEN STAMBAUGH ALVORD
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—25 March 2005
Mary Ellen Alvord, 75, passed away Tuesday,
March 22, 2005 at Lancashire Hall.
She was retired from Union Trust Co.
She was the widow of Frank Alvord. She is
survived by two children, Nancy Eckel and husband, Don of Brownstown; son, Gary
Alvord and wife, Sheri of Lancaster; 4 grandchildren and 1 sister, Ramona Cain
of FL.
A memorial service will be held at Lancashire
Hall at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of Auer
Memorial Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Harrisburg.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Mary S. Alvord (SS# issued in MD) was
born 28 Dec 1929, last residence Brownstown, Lancaster Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Frank C.
Alvord, in this compilation.
Her sister is probably the Ramona Ann Cain who
died 17 July 2009 in FL. Her obituary
and some census research provides their maiden name.
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MILDRED ALVORD SCHMIDT
SCRANTON TIMES
Scranton, Lackawanna Co., PA—Monday, 17 May 1999
Mildred A. Schmidt, West Scranton, died Sunday [May
16] at Mercy Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph E. Schmidt, who died Jan. 7,
1986.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Harold
and Loretta Dougherty Alvord, she was educated in Scranton schools....
Surviving are three sons, Joseph, Ronnie and
Frank, all of Scranton; five daughters, Beverly Yanik, Barbara Schmidt, Donna
Graziano and Debbie Fisher, all of Scranton; and Mildred Kwiatkowski,
Nicholson; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Leon; three
sisters, Esther Friese, Pearl Kresge and Loretta Schussler; and four brothers,
Robert, William, Joseph and John Alvord.
The funeral will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from
Durkan-Cuff-Kearney Funeral Home, 125 N. Main Ave., with Mass at 10 in St.
Vincent de Paul Church, Providence Road, North Scranton.... Interment,
Cathedral Cemetery...
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.
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MILDRED E. ALFORD ROWE
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—28 April 2007
Rowe, Mildred E. (Alford)—86, of West Mifflin,
formerly of Dravosburg. On April 26, 2007.
She was a member of United Methodist Church of
Dravosburg and its Womens Guild and the Senior Citizens of Dravosburg.
Beloved wife of the late Charles. Beloved
mother of C. Elaine (Bill) Kirschman of West Mifflin, Donna F. (the late Floyd)
Wetzler of West Mifflin, Gary E. (Marilyn) Rowe of Houston Tx. and the late
David Rowe.
She is the daughter of the late Edward and
Henrietta Alford. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.
Friends received on Saturday and Sunday 2-4
& 7-9pm at George Irvin Green Funeral Home, Inc. 3511 Main St. Munhall
(Selected Golden Rule Member) where services will be held on Monday at 11am.
Memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Church of Dravosburg or The
White Oak Safe Haven Animal Shelter. www. georgeirvingreenfuneralhome.com
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Mildred E. Rowe (SS# issued in PA) was
born 3 April 1921, last residence Dravosburg, Allegheny Co., PA.
See the obituary of her sister Hilda A. Alford
Sharp in this compilation.
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NANCY A. HOUTZ ALVORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Wednesday, 10 May 2000
WICONISCO—Nancy A. Houtz Alvord, 66, of 415 Walnut St. died
Monday [May 8] at home.
She retired as an elementary teacher from the
Williams Valley School District; was a graduate of Porter Twp. High School and
the former Kutztown State Teachers College; a member of Calvary United
Methodist Church; and enjoyed crafts, gardening and walking.
Surviving are her husband, Harold C. Alvord; a
son, Randall S. of Dalmatia RD; two daughters, Sheila L. Herb and Lisa A.
Alvord, both of Wiconisco; a brother, David Houtz of Clarks Valley; three
sisters, Marianne Houtz and Jean Shuttlesworth, both of Clarks Valley, and
Marie Florick of Pottsville; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in
Shultz Funeral Home, Lykens. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery.
There will be no viewing.
Memorial donations may be made to PinnacleHealth
Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg 17110.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Nancy A. Alvord (SS# issued in PA) was
born 25 March 1934, last residence Wiconisco, Dauphin Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, Harold C.
Alvord, in this compilation.
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PATRICK JAMES ALFORD
TIMES NEWS
Lehighton, PA—2 September 1997
Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999
Patrick James Alford, 30, of Tamaqua R.1, died
Saturday in his home.
He was employed as a machinist.
Born in Frankfurt, Germany, he was a son of Tom
and Rita (Kreitl) Alford, with whom he resided.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a
brother, Michael L. of Tamaqua R.1; a sister, Beatrice A., wife of Steven Foulk
of Brockton; and nieces.
The Lamar Christ Funeral Home, Hometown, is in
charge of the arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Patrick J. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 19 Sept 1966, last residence not listed.
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ROBERT ALFORD, SR.
[Although
he died in GA, we are also publishing his obituary here because of his close
ties to PA.]
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—Thursday, 29 October 2009
Alford, Robert “Mr. Bobby”‑Age 74, of
Coraopolis [Allegheny Co.], passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22,
2009 at Atlanta, GA.
Beloved husband for 50 years to the late Delsie
(Page) Alford; loving father of Melvin Redd, Vera Alford, Robert “Bobby”
Alford, Jr. (Joanne) and Denise Alford Sellers (Martin); cherished grandfather
of Monique Redd, Wesley Baldwin, Noah Alford, Aaron Alford, Lanelle Burrows,
Melvin Redd, Jr. and the late Michael Redd; proud great grandfather of Paige
Pope; devoted brother of Lois Alexander, Doris Wesley, Ruth Pickett (George),
Henry and Len Alford.
Retired crane operator from J & L Steel and
retired custodian Cornell School District. Member of St. Paul AME Zion Church.
Avid gardener and coin collector.
Visitation Thursday 2-4, 7-9 at Copeland’s
Coraopolis where service will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Burial at Coraopolis
Cemetery with Dove Release. Flowers are welcome or donations in his name to
Governor’s Glen Alzheimer, 5000 Governor Dr., Forest Park, GA 30297.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Robert Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 8 Jan 1935, last
residence Fayetteville, Fayette Co., GA.
See the obituary of his wife, Delsie Jackson
Alford, in this compilation.
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ROSE MICCICHE HALFORD
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA—21 August 2001
Rose M. Halford, 74, of 2379 Henbird Lane,
formerly of 126 E. Clay St., died Sunday at Essa Flory Hospice Center after a
brief illness.
Mrs. Halford worked 28 years in the quality
control department at Warner Lambert Corp. She retired in 1985.
She published and copyrighted songs with her
brother.
She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church,
the Guys and Dolls Club at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and the St.
Anne-Neumann Seniors Club.
She also belonged to the Zipper Club, a support
group for people who have had heart surgery.
Mrs. Halford volunteered at Lancaster General
Hospital and enjoyed traveling.
Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of Elvira Micciche
of Lancaster and the late Salvatore Micciche.
She was married 52 years to James D. Halford.
Surviving besides her husband and mother are a
son, David S., married to Jeannie Halford of Camp Hill; two grandchildren; two
sisters, Mary Jo Micciche and Mary C., married to George Crook, both of
Lancaster; and a brother, Salvatore C. Micciche of Lancaster.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Rose M. Halford (SS# issued in PA) was
born 9 Aug 1927 and died 19 Aug 2001, last residence Lancaster, Lancaster Co., PA.
See the obituary of her husband, James Dorman
Halford Jr. in this compilation.
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RUFUS L. ALFORD
DAILY NEWS
McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PA—20 March 2002
Rufus L. Alford, 65, of Elizabeth died
Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in Jefferson Hills. Retired from the U.S. Postal
Service, he was also a retired Gunny Sergeant from the U.S. Marine Corps,
member of Praise Assembly of God Church in North Versailles Twp., Kastan Uveges
Post 732, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Elizabeth and the McKeesport Umpire
Association.
Born in Glassport, Aug. 19, 1936, he was a son
of the late Horace and Della Slade Alford. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor
L. Lankford Alford; sons, Rufus Alford Jr. and Tyrone Alford of Washington,
D.C., and Mark Alford of Pittsfield, Mass.; a granddaughter; sisters, Sue Smith
of Long Island, N.Y., Bernice Smith in Georgia and Evelyn Bolding of
Washington, D.C.; and brothers, Charles Alford in Arizona, Thomas Earl of
Pasadena, Calif., Geni Alford in Capital Heights, Md., Elder Joseph Alford and
Elder Leon Ronald Alford of Chicago, 111.
Friends will be received tomorrow from 7 to 9
p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Pin the Allen Chapel AIE Church, Elizabeth.
Service will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Praise Assembly of God Church
by the Rev. Dennis Campbell. Interment will be in Round Hill Cemetery,
Elizabeth Twp.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Rufus L.
Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Elizabeth, Allegheny Co., PA.
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SUSAN BELL ALVORD
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—27 September 2000
Susan Bell Alvord, 59, of Chicago, formerly of
Erie, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, at Illinois Masonic Hospital.
She was born at Cambridge, Ohio, Jan. 14, 1941,
daughter of Vincent Bell of Melbourne, Fla., and the late Helen Thompson Bell.
She graduated from McDowell High School in 1959,
then earned her bachelor’s degree from Grove City College in 1963. She taught
at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Alliance College in Cambridge
Springs.
She also worked as a pain relief specialist for
American Whole Health in Chicago. She enjoyed sports and traveling.
Survivors include her stepmother, Lily Bell of
Melbourne; two sisters, Linda Maines and her husband, George, of Erie and Vicki
Costello and her husband, Pat, of Cincinnati; and two nephews, Jay Moehler of
Erie and Sean Costello of Los Angeles; and a niece, Kelly Costello of Chicago.
Friends may call at the Burton West Lake Funeral
Home, 3816 West Lake Road, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be
held Friday at 10 a.m. at First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, officiated
by the Rev. John Hall.
Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Friends of L’Arche
Inc., 1101 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Susan B. Alvord (SS# issued in PA) was
born 14 Jan 1941, last residence not listed.
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TAMMY JO SILL ALFORD
WINCHESTER STAR
Winchester, VA—24 December 2009
Tammy Jo Sill Alford, 36, of Uniontown, Pa., and
formerly of Winchester, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, in the University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband, Harold L.
Alford.
Arrangements are by Dolfi Funeral Home of
Uniontown.
In another
article:
HERALD-STANDARD
Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA—25 December 2009
Mrs. Tammy J. (Sill) Alford, 36, of Uniontown,
Pa. passed away on Tuesday, December 22 at Presbyterian Hospital.
Survived by parents, Leonard and Carol Sill;
husband, Harold Alford Sr.; son, Harold Alford Jr.; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Leon and Carolyn Alford; sisters, Jennifer Hartley and Tracy
Kirk; and aunts, Sue Glover and Richard and Romona Bonamo.
Arrangements are being handled by the Dolfi
Funeral Home, 136 N. Gallatin Ave., Uniontown and will be private.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Tammy J. Alford (SS# issued in VA) was
born 10 March 1973, last residence Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA.
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THOMAS D. “T.C.” ALFORD
PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA—29 April 2000
Alford, Thomas D. “T.C.,” 67, of Beaver Falls,
died April 26. Leavell Funeral Home, Beaver Falls.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Thomas C. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 11 Jan 1933, last residence Beaver, Beaver Co., PA.
See the obituary of his sister Lelawill T.
Alford Coogler in this compilation.
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THOMAS E. HALFORD
ERIE TIMES-NEWS
Erie, Erie Co., PA—Wednesday, 17 August 2005
Thomas E. Halford, 66, a resident of the
Pennsylvania Soldiers & Sailors Home, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at the
Erie VA Medical Center. The Carl A. Slomski & Son Funeral Home Inc. 2101
Ash St. is handling arrangements.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Thomas E. Halford (SS# issued in NY) was born 4 December
1938, last residence Erie, PA.
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VIOLA E. HALL HOTALING ALFORD
COURIER EXPRESS
DuBois, Clearfield Co., PA—Thursday, 21 January 1999
Viola E. Alford, 96, a resident of the Jefferson
Manor, Brookville, died Tuesday [January 19]. She was formerly of White Street,
Brookville.
Born June 19, 1902 in Knox, she was the daughter
of the late Rhody B. and Effie Wise Hall. She was married to G.G. Hotaling. He
preceeded her in death. She later married James E. “Pete” Alford. He also
preceeded her in death.
She was a homemaker. She owned and operated a
taxi service in Brookville with her husband, James Alford. She was
referred to as “Mrs. Pete, the Taxi Lady.”
She is survived by one daughter, Effie Hotaling
of Brookville, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three
great-great-grandchildren.
She was also preceeded in death by one son, Burt
Hotaling, five brothers and two sisters. Viola E. Alford died Jan 19, 1999.
Friends will be received from 7-9 pm Thursday at the McKinney Funeral Home,
Brookville. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday at the funeral
home.... Burial will be in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Eldred Township....
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Viola E.
Alford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Brookville, Jefferson Co., PA.
In the 1920 Jefferson Co. PA (Brookville) census
there was a James E. Alford b. about 1908, the son of D.E. and Martha Alford.
The SSDI lists a James Alford born 8 March 1908 and died Jan 1972 in
Brookeville, Jefferson Co. PA.
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VIRGINIA D. “RHODI” ALFORD
BEAVER COUNTY
TIMES
Beaver, Beaver Co., PA—Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Virginia “Rhodi” Alford, of Beaver Falls, went
home to be with the Lord, on March 6, 2010, in the Heritage Valley Beaver.
Complete arrangements will be announced in
Wednesday’s edition of the Times.
The Leavell Funeral Home, George T. Wise,
Funeral Director-Supervisor, 721 Seventh St., Beaver Falls, is in charge of
arrangements.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia D. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 15 July 1922, last residence Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., PA.
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VIRGINIA RAE ALVORD DAVIES CHAPMAN
PRESS HERALD
Portland, Cumberland Co., ME—Saturday, 8 March 1997
Virginia Rae Alvord Chapman, 77, of Yardley
[Bucks Co., PA] died Feb. 27 at Doylestown Hospital [Bucks Co., PA].
Born in Springfield, Mass., she was the daughter
of Clayton and Irene Chapman Alvord. During her youth, Mrs. Chapman vacationed
at Earl Davis Camp on Balch Pond at Newfield, Maine.
She graduated from Anderson (Ind.) High School
and attended Washington School for Secretaries in New York City. She worked for
American Airlines at LaGuardia Airport, then for Tri Arts Press in Manhattan
throughout and after World War II.
Her marriage to Jack N. Davies in 1939 ended in
divorce. She married Malcolm O. Chapman in 1951 and they lived in
Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Hopewell, N.J., Pierrepont, N.Y. and Ewing, N.J.
Mrs. Chapman started working at Educational
Testing Service in Princeton, N.J., in 1960 after moving to Ewing. After Mr.
Chapman died in a skydiving accident, she continued working at ETS and retired
in 1983.
She enjoyed painting in water colors and other
media, bowling, stitchery and off-the-beaten-path travel adventures.
Mrs. Chapman had said recently she wanted to be
remembered as having been “an OK mom,” but her children disagreed: They said
she was a very good mother, giving loving guidance in the face of daunting
problems.
A son, Steven Chapman, also died previously.
Surviving are four sons, Christopher Davies of
Lexington Park, Md., Peter Davies of Alexandria, Va., Michael Chapman of
Buckingham and Jeffrey Chapman of Carversville; a daughter, Sally Chapman
Loranger of Saco, Maine; and may grandchildren.
A funeral was held in Newtown. Arrangements were
by Swartz/Givnish Funeral Home, Newtown.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia A. Chapman (SS# issued in NY)
was born 23 July 1919, last residence Morrisville, Bucks Co., PA.
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WILLIAM G. ALFORD
THE PATRIOT-NEWS
Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., PA—Tuesday, 24 April 2001
William G. Alford, 77, of 702 Geary Ave., New
Cumberland, died Monday [April 23] in Harrisburg Hospital.
He was retired; a veteran of World War II and
Purple Heart recipient; and a member of Penbrook American Legion Post 730, New
Cumberland VFW Post 7415 and Middletown Moose Lodge 410.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Alford; two sons,
Brian of West Chester and Brent of New Cumberland; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held in Indiantown Gap
National Cemetery at the family’s convenience.
Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Colonial
Park, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to
PinnacleHealth Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg 17110.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records show that William G. Alford (SS# issued in PA)
was born 3 June 1923, last residence New Cumberland, Cumberland Co., PA.
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WILLIAM J. ALFORD
BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES
Levittown, Bucks Co., PA—Wednesday, 17 June 2009
William J. Alford II of Eagle Rock, Hazelton,
Pa. passed away peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2009, in his home surrounded by
his family following a courageous year and a half battle with a primary
cancerous brain tumor (GBM). He was 57.
Bill was the beloved husband of Christa (Mancke)
Alford, with whom he had shared 36 years of marriage.
He was born in Detroit, Mich., a son of William
J. Alford of Warminster and the late Gloria (Tomasi) Alford.
Before retiring to his home in Eagle Rock, he
had resided in Warminster and later Hatfield.
He was a graduate of William Tennent High School
and Temple University.
Before retiring, Bill was employed by the United
States Postal Service for 27 years, starting as a mail carrier and ending his
career as a supervisor of customer service. His friendliness and sense of humor
were qualities he shared with co-workers, friends and family. He dispensed
scholarly advice when requested and had the ability to offer comfort to those
comforting him.
Later in life, Bill became a passionate
photographer and his compositions included spectacular views of nature with an
emphasis on the four seasons. He also took many informal family portraits and
photographed his wife’s artwork for catalog use. Bill was happy knowing that
Jonathan Brathwaite will continue photographing and supplying Christa with
endless photos of their grandson, Sion.
His caretakers were continuously amazed at his
sense of humor and there were many moments of pure laughter around his bedside.
He took particular peace and comfort from the sound of rain and enjoyed the
type of weather that turned “his” mountains green.
In addition to his loving wife Christa and
father, he is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Alford; his grandson, Sion
Ramon Alford -Brathwaite; his sisters and their husbands, Mary Gutierrez
(Leroy), Patricia Grandfield (Richard), Valerie Ehlo (Arthur) and Victoria Salamon
(James); his brothers and their wives, Richard Alford (Karen) and Robert Alford
(Lisa); as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his mother, Gloria, he was
preceded in death by a brother, Michael Alford.
Relatives and friends will be received by Bill’s
family after 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, in Schneider Funeral Home, 431 N. York
Road, Hatboro followed by his memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment will be
held privately.
In lieu of flowers, Bill’s family prefers
memorials be made in his name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To send online condolences to Bill’s family
please visit the funeral home Web site below. Schneider Funeral Home, Hatboro, www.schneiderfuneralhome.net.
In another
article:
THE INTELLIGENCER
Doylestown, PA—28 September 2010
William John Alford of Warminster died
peacefully Friday, Sept. 24, 2010.
He was the beloved husband to the late Gloria
(Tomasi) Alford. This is forever 9-10-49.
Bill was born Aug. 8, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, the
son of the late William and Helen (Smith) Alford. He was preceded in death by
his sons, Michael Thomas and William John Alford.
Bill was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy
and ended his military career as a colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps. He saw
action in the Pacific during World War II and fought in the Korean War. He was
the recipient of numerous medals. Most notably, the Distinguished Flying Cross,
Air Medal with Gold Star, Presidential Unit Citation with one star, Purple
Heart, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal with one star,
and Combat Wings with three gold stars.
He graduated from Detroit Central High School,
Lawrence Tech College and completed graduate school at the University of
Virginia. He was an alternate for the U.S. Olympic Team Track and Field. Bill
was also asked to play professional basketball for the now Detroit Pistons, but
declined this offer to support his growing family. He started his career at the
Ford Motor company and retired as director of HR. He then continued working as
the northeastern director of the U.S. Postal Service.
During his lifetime, Bill was on the Wayne,
Mich., school board and the Centennial School District school board. He also
started and coached the William Tennent Girls Winter Track team and was an
assistant coach for the Spring Track team.
In his spare time he was an avid gardener,
enjoyed fine foods, and enjoyed watching all sporting events. Bill was athletic
director of the Warminster Spartans Youth Wrestling organization. He was a
season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles since 1971.
Bill was the devoted father of Mary and Leroy
Gutierrez of Westminster, Colo., the late William and Christa Manke of
Hazelton, Pa., Patricia and Richard Grandfield of Warminster, Valerie and
Arthur Ehlo of Plumstead, Victoria and James Salamon of Ambler, Richard and
Karen Casella of Warminster, Robert and Lisa Mahan of Warminster, and the late
Michael Thomas. Bill was the brother of Valeria Rasinen (Donald) of Tarpon
Springs, Fla. He also is survived by 17 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, at St. John Bosco Church, 235 E. County Line Road, Hatboro, where his
funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. John
Neumann Cemetery, Warrington Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the William J. Alford Athletic Scholarship at William Tennent High School.
Checks may be made out to “CSD Clearing Fund” notation on check “WJ Alford
Scholarship,” 333 Centennial Road, Warminster, PA 18974.
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that William J. Alford (SS# issued in PA) was born 14 March 1952,
last residence Hatfield, Montgomery Co., PA.
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WILLIAM N. ALLFORD
EVENING TIMES
Sayre, Bradford Co., PA—11 May 2002
William “Bill” Allford, 67, of Milan, passed
away peacefully Friday morning, May 10, 2002, at home with his family after a
brave and stubborn battle with cancer.
Bill was born on Oct. 26, 1934, in Pittston. He
was the son of the late William P. and Ruth Evans Allford.
Bill graduated from West Pittston High School.
He graduated from Mansfield State Teachers College in 1957 and Ithaca College
in 1967.
He was a member of the Milan Methodist Church.
Bill taught music at the Athens Area High School
for 36 years. He was the director of the Athens Bulldogs Marching Band for over
20 years. He was proud of every one of his marching bands. He also taught
elementary music, junior and senior high instrumental lessons, the high school
chorus and orchestra.
He, Bob Rogers and John Swank taught an
innovative class—Art, Music and Western Man—in the 1960s. He, with Paul Weaver
and John Swank, directed the musical, “Annie Get Your Gun.”
Bill was a member of Pennsylvania State
Educators Association and the Sayre-Athens Lions Club. He was also a former
member of the Penn-York Opportunity Board, the Kirby Band, the Red Cross
drivers.
He was also a driver for the Endless Mountains
Transit Authority.
Bill enjoyed his grandchildren, music, hunting,
and fishing with friends. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years,
Wanda Smith Allford, formerly of Millerton, at home; daughter and son-in-law,
Lori Sue and Wayne T. Anderson, of Milan; son and daughter-in-law, W. John and
Holly Y. Allford; and three wonderful grandchildren, Caleb and Mickala Anderson
and Hannah Allford.
Friends may call from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at
the Lowery Funeral Home, Athens. Memorial Services will follow at the funeral
home, with his pastor, the Rev. Jason Guillame, officiating.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be directed to the Milan Methodist
Church, U.S. Route 220, Milan, Pa. 18831 or Guthrie Hospice, which was of great
service and comfort to the family, RR 1 Box 154, Towanda, Pa. 18848 or the
charity of one’s choice.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William N.
Allford (SS# issued in PA), last residence Milan, Bradford Co., PA.
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WILLIE C. ALFORD
MORNING CALL
Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA—8 May 1999
Willie C. Alford, 77, of Easton, died Wednesday,
May 5, in Easton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Lillie Mae Alford. He
worked for Taylor-Horton, High Bridge, N.J., for many years before retiring.
Born in Cuthsbert, Ga., he was a son of the late Emmett and Willie Alford. He
was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Daughters, Dorothy Kelley, Olivia
Greenfield, Gladys Harris, Diane and Connie, all of Easton, Judy Kelley and
Yolanda Atwood, both of Bethlehem, and Marjorie Allen of Cuthsbert; brothers,
Emmett Alford, Clarence Alford, James Alford and Ovalee Grady, all of Easton,
26 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son,
Willie Alford.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Shiloh Baptist Church,
Easton.... Arrangements, Jesse Johnson Funeral Home, Allentown.
Photos
from Hays Cemetery, Easton, Northampton Co., PA—www.findagrave.com
AAFA NOTES: SSDI
records show that Willie C. Alford (SS# issued in GA) was born 25 Aug 1921,
last residence Easton, Northampton Co., PA.
See the obituary of his brother Clarence Alford
Sr. in this compilation.
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WILMA J. ALFORD COLE
OBSERVER-REPORTER
Washington, Washington Co., PA—20 September 2005
Wilma J. Alford Cole, 69, of Canonsburg, died
Sunday, September 18, 2005, in Donnell House, Washington.
She was born March 4, 1936, in Strabane, a
daughter of Efriam and Dorothy Knapper Alford.
Mrs. Cole was lifelong resident of Canonsburg,
where she was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, John Knapper and James
Cole, both of Canonsburg, Charles Cole of Fairmont, W.Va., and Lester Cole of
Steubenville, Ohio; two daughters, Joyce Cole and Eva Bozick and husband Ron,
all of Canonsburg; three sisters, Marie Walker of Houston, Velma Barber of
Pittsburgh and Linda Ogden of Bristol; 15 grandchildren; and two aunts, Velma
Diggs Henderson of Pittsburgh and Nan Walker of Houston.
Deceased are a sister, Juanita Burns; and an
aunt, Barbara Knapper.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Wednesday in Sollon Funeral Home Ltd., 30 East College Street, Canonsburg,
J. David Sollon, supervisor, and 10 until 11 a.m., the time of service,
Thursday, September 22, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lance B.
Whitlock, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Spring Cemetery,
Canonsburg. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Donnell House, 10
Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301. Please leave condolences and additional
information is available at www.sollon.com.
AAFA
NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilma J.
Cole (SS# issued in PA), last residence Canonsburg, Washington Co., PA.
