J Harold Hughes, longtime Delaware County prosecutor, dies at 80
J Harold Hughes 80 known as the Silver Fox died Tuesday at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. A Chester native, he served 22 years with the DA before retiring in 1974 and later ran a private Chester practice. He held Shrine and Masonic roles and was married twice, with funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery for 1/Sgt Leslie Grantham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harold Hughes
Delaware County
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland
W. 22Nd St
Chester
Hughes
Delaware County Lawyers’ Club
Delaware County District Attorney
Helen Barnes
Hilda Mae Sprague
Chester Obituaries and Funeral Notices Share December 1978
Local notices list Sadie A Anthony and Margaret Binstein among those cited. Burial details include Chester Rural Cemetery and Lawn Croft. services at Griffith and George H Brower funeral homes. Calls and viewings scheduled at several Chester area homes and churches. memorial funds requested for First Presbyterian.
Death notices and obituaries for several individuals
Helen T Lewis of Second Ave widow to a service with interment at Arlington Cemetery. Patience M McFadden of Plainfield Wyoming mother to Claire, Bart, William, and Martha McFadden. Marion L Walls of Aston Twp Pa passed away on December 19, 1978. Eudell Walker of Deventer 38 Address given. Relatives and friends invited to services.
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Anthony
Sadie A
William Anthony
4Th St
Ewe Ae
Nolan
Ave
Chester
Chester Rural Cemetery
Bond
J. Horace
Lima
Florence P
Oriole
Wie
Eat Frank
St. Cro
U.S
Harry Lear
Sreeville
Griffith Chapel
Chester Pike
Norwood
Aston Twp
Potter Jr death in Chester noted. Dutton, Walls, Foltz obits listed
Jessie James Potter Jr 55 of 2127 W 3rd St Chester died at home Born in Princess Anne Md he lived in Chester 48 years He was a construction worker for Henkels McCoy and served in World War II He held several service medals Surviving Lucille three sons Missouri Potter Mary Township and others Funeral details and hours listed Barton J Dutton Sr 62 of 4539 N St Philadelphia died at Jeannes Hospital He lived in the county seven years and belonged to the Philadelphia Musicians Union Mt Hope Methodist Church He served in World War II and belonged to the VFW Surviving four children Marion L Walls Emma Cornogg Eugene P Foltz and others are named with service and church details provided in notices
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Jessie James Potter Jr
3Rd St
Chester
Princess Anne
Potter
Henkels & McCoy Construction Co
Europe
Lucille
William Potter
LaMont Hughes
Jessie Potter
Rome
Missouri Potter
Mary Township
Wilson St
Barton J. Dutton Sr
N. St. St
Philadelphia
Aston
Jeannes Hospital
Upper Chichester
Priscilla Habbersett Dutton
William H. Dutton
Middletown
Philadelphia Musicians Union
Mt. Hope
Marion L. Walls
Concordvilla
Concord
Henry
Aston Mills
Bien
Emma Cornogg
Haverford
Crawford Steward
A.J. White Luttrell
Concord Road
Mount Hope Cemetery
Funeral
Sadie A. Anthony
Svenstone St
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Upland
Luzerne County
Anthony
Delaware County
PTC
McDevitt Vfw Post
William Anthony
Longtime Mason Southby Dies. Media Native Remembered
Sydney Southby a Media resident who moved to Florida in 1966 was noted for deep Masonic involvement. He held multiple high offices including Most Puissant Grand Master of the Grand Council of Pennsylvania and served in numerous bodies. Surviving is brother A Richard of Chester. Funeral at Rigby and Harting Media with Masonic services followed by burial in Lombardy Cemetery Wilmington Delaware.
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Media
Florida
Southby
Grand Council of
Pennsylvania
George W. Bartram Lodge
A&f
Media Royal Arch
Riblah Council
Ascension Commandry
Benjamin Franklin Consistory
Lulu Temple Aaonms of
the Shrine
E. E. 4Th .St
Lombardy Cemetery
Wilmington
Del
Obituary notes for Pilson Bond Walker and DELCORA vacancy
Thomas H Pilson Jr 49 of Ridley Park died Monday at Taylor Hospital He was an accountant for Conrail 28 years and Korean War veteran He is survived by wife Betty Deaver son Thomas III three daughters sister and one grandson Funeral Thursday in Norwood with Masonic services Burial at Arlington Cemetery Also I Horace Bond 94 of Middletown died at Riddle Hospital A builder by trade he leaves 12 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Funeral at Cumberland Cemetery Friday Eudell Walker 73 of Chester died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital Survived by two sisters Funeral Thursday at Murphy AME Church Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery DELCORA vacancy county council asks interested parties to contact council members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Harold Hughes Jr
Smedley Jr. High School
Chester
Marian Bowhall
Upland
Edgar Hughes
Feltonville
George H. Brower
Edgmont Ave
Lawn Croft Cemetery
Lower Chichester
First Presbyterian Church
23Rd
Emma E. Frank
Crum Lynne
Emma Conway
Newark
N.J
Earl
Harry
Greenville
D.C
Albert
Virgin Islands
Jeannette Sheehan
Dover
Griffith
Amosland Road
Chester Pike
Norwood
Birmingham
Wharton
Fairmount Cemetery
Thomas H. Pilson Jr
Baldwin Ave
Ridley Park
Taylor Hospital
Ace
Pilson
Pennsylvania Military College
Conrail
William Penn Lodge F. & A.M
Col. C.C. Pierce American Legion
U.S
Arlington Cemetery
Upper Darby
Horace Bond
Oriole Ave
Middletown
Riddle Hospital
Gradyville
Delaware County
Mr. Bond
Florence Pierson Bond
Horsham
Florence
Cumberland Cemetery
J. Nelson Rigby
Baltimore Ave
Jackson St
Media
Eudell Walker
Tolston St
Sacred Heart Hospital
Jacksonville
Murphy A.M
Greenlawn
Chester Township
W. 4Th St
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H. Scott Lodge
Chester R.A
Chester Commandery
Knights Templer
Penn Forest
Tall Cedars
Lebanon
First Chester. Presbyterian Church
James Davenport
Temple University
Leslie E. Grantham
Arlington National Cemetery
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Odenton
Maryland
Estella Dunaham
Gerry Webster
Biloxiee
Leslie Kupres
Bowe Md
Raymond
William
Harrisburg
Annabelle Wigger
Binstein
Margaret
Walter P. Bilstein
S. Chester Rd
Edward €. Bateman
Brookhaven
Carney
Sarah M
John F
Melvin Drive
Eugene P
Mount Rd. Aston
Aera Prey
George H Ave
Scott Lodge
Jenkins
James
Slim
Ve. Jenkins
Carson
Matthew
Nethasie Jenkins
Henrietta Cooper
James (Slim) Jenkins
Heart Hospital
Thomas M. Thomas United Memorial Presbyterian Church
3Rd
Norris Sts
Green Lawn
Matthew Jenkins
Lewis
Helen T. Sa
Prainer
Croft
Eps Raioness Lane
Walker
Eudell
Deventer
J. F. Scallan Sons Florist
Mediatrist
Arlington Greenhouses
School Lane
Lansdowne
ONE Cemetery
Glen Mills
Daily Times
Jessie J. Potter Jr
Eugene P. Foltz
Mt. Road
Boothwyn
Cemtery
Sydney
William Penn
Ardmore Avenue
Fran Barksdale
J. Horace Bond
Delcora
Delaware Regional Water Quality Control Authority
County Council
Charles C. Keeler
Providence Ave
Aon
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