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Bena Kennedy
died December 6, 1936
MRS. JOHN KENNEDY
Mrs. John KENNEDY, nee KENNEDY, died suddenly on Sunday at her home in Overbrook, after a week's illness. She was sixty-six years of age. Before her marriage she was Miss Bena KENNEDY, daughter of the late William and Sara [sic] EBELHAR KENNEDY, of Honey Brook, and her early life spent in this community. She is survived by her husband (who was also her cousin); and one son, Willard KENNEDY, of Philadelphia; and the following brothers and sisters: George D. KENNEDY, John L. T. KENNEDY, and Mrs. P. J. MERTZ, of Honey Brook; and Mrs. Edwin A. WHITE, of Narberth; and Miss Lillian KENNEDY, of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held this afternoon in Philadelphia, with interment at Arlington cemetery, near Lansdowne.
[Source: Honey Brook Herald, December 10, 1936; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files, some capitalizations added by VC]
George D. Kennedy
died December 2, 1939


George D. KENNEDY, seventy-five, of Honey Brook township, died on Saturday, at his home, of a complication of diseases. One daughter, Lillian, who resides at home, survives; also three sisters, Mrs. Edward WHITE, of Narberth; Miss Lillian KENNEDY, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. P. J. MERTZ, of Honey Brook, and one brother, John KENNEDY, of Honey Brook.
[Source: Daily Local News, December 4, 1939; obtained through the Chester County , PA Historical Society Library clipping files, capitalizations added by VC]
John T. Kennedy
died June 7, 1946
John T. KENNEDY, Honey Brook, died last night at St. Joseph's hospital, Lancaster, after a short illness, in his 81st year. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Eppihimer funeral home, Honey Brook, with interment in Honey Brook Methodist cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Monday evening. KENNEDY, a life-long resident of Honey Brook, was a member of the Honey Brook Fire company. A carpenter by trade, he had been employed in late years at the Stauffer Machine Works in Honey Brook. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Emma LEWIS KENNEDY, and the following children: Mrs. Gilbert GUTEKUNST, New Holland; Mrs. Arthur WELSH, Claymont, Del.; John T. jr., Honey Brook; Bena, at home; a foster son, Walter EBRIGHT, Downingtown, and two grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Edmund [sic] WHITE, Nartberth; Miss Lillie KENNEDY, Philadelphia, and Mrs. P. J. MERTZ, Honey Brook.
[Source: Coatesville Record, June 8, 1946; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files; capitalizations and notes in brackets added by compiler VC]

KENNEDY--In St. Joseph's hospital, Lacaster, Pa., June 7, 1946, John T. KENNEDY, Honey Brook, in this eighty-first year. Relatives and friends are invited at the Eppihimer Funeral Home, Honey Brook, Pa., on Tuesday, June 11, at two p. m. Interment in Honey Brook Methodist cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening.
[Source: Coatesville Record, June 8, 1946; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files; capitalizations added by compiler VC]
Mabel E. Kennedy died June 18, 1941


Mrs. Mabel E. KENNEDY, wife of the late William S. KENNEDY and daughter of the late Thomas E. KENNEDY and Sarah WILSON, a former Phoenixville resident, died in Philadelphia yesterday at 3.10 p.m. Death of Mrs. KENNEDY from complications, followed a brief illness. She was in her 56th year. Mrs. KENNEDY was born in Phoenixville and resided here at intervals. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Norristown. Sh [sic] is survived by three sons, William and Winfield KENNEDY, both of Phoenixville, and Wayne KENNEDY of Norristown; and two daughters, Mrs. George SHUPE, Griffen Street, and Mrs. Ambrose GAUSCH, of Norristown. A brother, George WILSON, of Reading, and two sisters, Mrs. Katie MITCHELL, Chester, and Miss Clara E. MILLER, Norristown, also remain. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, with interment in Morris Cemetery.
[Source: Daily Republican, June 19, 1941; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files, capitalizations added by VC]
Sarah Ann Ebelhar Kennedy
died February 7, 1917
Sarah Ann Ebelhar Kennedy
date unknown
KENNEDY.--In Honeybrook township, on February 7, 1917, Sarah Ann, widow of the late William KENNEDY, aged 81 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from her late residence, near Honeybrook, on Monday, February 12, 1917. Services at the house at 10.30 o'clock a.m. Interment in Honeybrook M. E. Cemetery. Automobiles will meet at 9.15 a.m. train south and 9.40 a.m. train north at Rocklyn, P. & R. R., also 9.07 a.m. train at Honeybrook, P. R. R.
[Source: Daily Local News, February 9, 1917; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files; capitalizations added by compiler VC]
William G. Kennedy
died July 10, 1972
William G. Kennedy, Stone Mason, Dies
William G. KENNEDY, widower of L. Florence (STONEBACK) Kennedy, 516 Gay St., died on Monday evening of an apparent heart attack at his home. He was 73. Born in Tehuacana, Tex., he was a son of the late William and Mary (GREIS) KENNEDY. Having lived in Spring City for many years, Mr. KENNEDY moved to Phoenixville to live with his nephew, George G. SHUPE, three years ago. He was a stone mason, retired ten years ago. A member of the Walter T. Caffrey American Legion Post, Spring City, he also was a member of the Friendship Fire Co., Phoenxiville, and the Slovak Club. Surviving Mr. KENNEDY are a sister, Dorothy, wife of Ambrose GAUSCH, Broomall; and a brother, Wayne, Norristown. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday from the White Memorial Home, Parker Ford. Burial will be in Honeybrook Methodist Cemetery. Friends may call at a viewing to be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. [Source: The Daily Republican, Phoenxiville, PA; July ?, 1972; capitalizations added by compiler VC] Died, Sunday, June 25th, 1905, at 1:30 P. M., WM. H. KENNEDY, in his 75th year Funeral from his late residence, near Kem- blesville, Pa., on Wednesday, June 28th. Meet at the house at 10 o'clock A. M.. Services at the house. Interment at Rose Bank Cemetery. Carriages will meet morning train at Landenberg.
[Source: funeral card?; obtained through the Chester County Historical Society Library clipping files]
William M. Kennedy
died April 23, 1916
VETERAN SOLDIER ANSWERS CALL
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William Kennedy Dies Suddenly At His Home West of Town
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DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG BRIDE
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Mrs. Roy Arters, Formerly of This Place, Succumbs After Long Illness; Christian Yoder, of Honey Brook Township, Called Hence
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William Kennedy
William KENNEDY, a well known and highly respected citizen of this community, passed away suddenly at home about a mile and a half west of Honey Brook on Sunday morning, from heart trouble due to dropsy. He had been ill for some time. Mr. KENNEDY was born in Sadsburyville, February 22, 1836, and was the son of the late Samuel and Mary KENNEDY. He was aged 80 years. At the age of 17 years Mr. KENNEDY began his trade of millwright with a man near Pomeroy by the name of UMPHREY and he worked at the trade for 55 years. He had what few men could boast of, an uninterrupted service of almost an entire lifetime at his trade, during which time he had worked in 10 or 12 different States. There was nothing in the line of the trade that Mr. KENNEDY had not encountered and mastered form the oldest mechanical ideas to the most modern appliances. On one occasion he was called to another part of the state to repair a mill that had been given up by several mechanics as hopeless. The machinery had been in place for more than a century and required parts of machinery made by hand. He was equal to the task and soon by his ingenuity was able to put the mill into first class shape. Mr. KENNEDY was a veteran of the Civil War, having served through the early part of the trouble between the North and the South and again toward the close of the war. He was a member of the 197th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteers and a member also of General Wayne Post, No. 611, G. A. R., of this place. Deceased was married to Miss Sarah EBELHAR October 15, 1860. In 1913 Mr. and Mrs. KENNEDY celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the place which he so lately called his home and where they lived since 1877. He leaves his wife and the following children; George, at home; John, of Honey Brook; William of Phoenxiville; Mrs. Edward WHITE, of Narberth; Mrs. John KENNEDY and Miss Lillian KENNEDY, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. P. J. MERTZ, of Honey Brook. Three brothers and one sister also survive; Samuel and John, of Philadelphia; ?---on, of Parkesburg, and Mrs. Sarah J. HEFFNER, of Ohio, as do 13 grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late home yesterday morning with services in the Honey Brook M. E. church at 11 o'clock. Interment was made in the M. E. cemetery.
[Source: Photocopied excerpt of article from The Weekly Graphic, Honey Brook, Chester County, PA, Friday, April 28, 1916; capitalization of surnames added by compiler VC]

KENNEDY.–In Honeybrook township, on April 23d, 1916, William M. KENNEDY, aged 80 years. Funeral Thursday, April 27th, at 10.30 o'clock. Interment at M. E. Cemetery, Honeybrook.
[Source: Daily Local News, April 26, 1916; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files; some capitalizations added by compiler VC]
William S. Kennedy
died July 23, 1935
William S. Kennedy
date unknown
William S. KENNEDY, a resident of this borough for the past 35 years, a charter member of the West End Fire Company, and employed as a stone and marble cutter by George A. DETWILER, of West Bridge street, for 33 years, died at his late residence, 355 Nutt Road, at 4:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. KENNEDY was aged 67 years and death was due to complications. He had been seriously ill for the past 10 weeks. Born in Honey Brook, Chester County, he was the son of the late William M. and Sarah EBELHARE [sic] KENNEDY. He came to Phoenixville 35 years ago. He was one of the few original members of No. 3 Fire Company. He also was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Honey Brook. Besides his wife, Mrs. Mabel E. (nee WILSON) KENNEDY, Mr. KENNEDY is survived by the following children: William S. KENNEDY, Jr., of East Pikeland; Winfield KENNEDY, at home; Wayne KENNEDY, at home; Bena, wife of George SHUPE, of Griffin street; and Dorothy, wife of Ambrose GAUSH, at home. Two brothers, George KENNEDY and John KENNEDY, of Honey Brook, and the following sisters, Mrs. P. J. MERTZ, of Honey Brook; Mrs. John KENNEDY, of Philadelphia; and Miss Lillian KENNEDY, also of Philadelphia survive. Four grandchildren also remain. Funeral services will be held at the late residence with short services at 1 o'clock and continued in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Honey Brook. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
[Source: Daily Republican, July 24, 1935; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by VC]
Laura B. Mertz
died July 10, 1952
Laura Kennedy Mertz
date unknown
Mrs. Laura B. MERTZ, wife of Dr. P. J. MERTZ of Honey Brook, died early this morning at her residence after an illness of about four months. She was 76. Born at Honey Brook, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah KENNEDY, and she lived in that community all her life. For a number of years she was chairman of the Red Cross branch there. Mrs. MERTZ was a member of the Honey Brook Presbyterian church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving besides her husband, a veterinarian, are two sons, W. Vernon MERTZ and Melvin K. MERTZ, both of Honey Brook; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel L. SCHUENEMAN, of Honey Brook, and Thelma, wife of Floyd R. BLUME, of Parkesburg; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Miss Lillian KENNEDY, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Flora WHITE, of Narberth.
[Source: Local Daily News, July 10, 1952; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by compiler VC]

MERTZ-Of Honey Brook, Pa., on Thursday, July 10, 1952, Laura B. MERTZ (nee KENNEDY), wife of Dr. P. J. MERTZ, in her 77th year. Funeral private from the Maclean Funeral Home, Pequea Ave., Honey Brook, on Saturday, July 12, at 2 P.M. Interment Methodist Cemetery, Honey Brook. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening after 7 o'clock.
[Source: Local Daily News, July 10, 1952; obtained through the Chester County Historical Society Library clipping files; capitalizations added by compiler VC]
Dr. Peter J. Mertz
died January 31, 1955
Peter J. Mertz
date unknown
Private funeral services for Dr. Peter J. MERTZ, will be held at two o'clock this afternoon from the Maclean Funeral Home, Pequea Avenue, Honey Brook, to be followed by interment in the local Methodist cemetery. Many friends called at the funeral home last night. Dr. MERTZ died about ten o'clock on Monday morning following a few hours illness. He had made professional calls almost until the time of his death. Born in Virginville, Berks County, he came to Honey Brook to practice as a Veterinarian, immediately after graduating from the University of Ontario, in Canada, sixty years ago. He enjoyed a wide practice in Chester, Lancaster and Berks counties. Dr. MERTZ was the oldest living Past Master of Howell Ladge [sic], No. 405, F. & A.M., Honey Brook, having served the lodged as Master in 1906. He was a member of the Virginville Lutheran Church. He was a staunch Democrat in politics and took an active part in his party's affairs both locally and in the County. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, W. Vernon MERTZ, Honey Brook postmaster; Melvin K. MERTZ, at home; Mrs. Hazel L. SCHUENAMAN, of Honey Brook; and Thelma, wife of Floyd R. BLUME, editor of the Parkesburg Post. There are two surviving grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. MERTZ died a few years ago. A surviving sister is Emma RICKERT, of Kutztown.
[Source: Northern Chester County Herald, February 3, 1955; obtained through the Chester County Historical Society Library clipping files; notes in brackets and capitalizations added by compiler VC]

Obituary for Dr. Peter J. MERTZ, died January 31, 1955 Private funeral services were held for Dr. Peter J. MERTZ on Thursday afternoon from the Maclean funeral home in Honey Brook. Dr. MERTZ practiced as a veterinarian in Honey Brook for the past 60 years and was a well-known figure in the community. A large number of friends and relatives attended the viewing on Wednesday evening.
[Source: Daily Local News, February 4, 1955; obtained through the Chester County Historical Society Library clipping files; capitalizations added by compiler VC]
Bena Kennedy Shupe
died January 9, 1961


date unknown
Mrs. Bena M. KENNEDY SHUPE, 67, widow of George C. SHUPE, 516 Gay St., died yesterday in the Phoenixville Hospital where she had been admitted on Sept. 28. A native of Reading, she was the daughter of the late William G. and Marie GRISSE [sic] KENNEDY. She was noted throughout the county for her interest and leadership in the March of Dimes, organizing the movement in this area and serving for 23 years. Upon her retirement this past year, she was given a testimonial for her outstanding work as chairman in this community project. Active in politics, she was a former chairman of the Phoenixville Democratic Party. Also a member of the Chester County executive board of the Women's Democratic Club. HELD HIGH OFFICE. Fraternally, she held high office in the Women of the Phoenixville Loyal Order of Moose, being in the College of Regents. Also, the Academy of Friendship. In the Regents, she held a senior rank. Mrs. SHUPE was also a member of Sherman Herd 2, Ladies Independent Order of Reindeer; Manavon Chapter 496, Order of the Eastern Star, and St. John's United Church of Christ, Gay St. Surviving are three sons, John W., Sixth Ave.; George C. Jr., 207 Main St., Royersford, and Walter C., Springfield, Va. Also eight grandchildren and the following brothers and sister: William G. KENNEDY, 516 Gay St.; Winfield S. KENNEDY, Norristown; Wayne C. KENNEDY, Norristown; and Dorothy, wife of Ambrose GAUSCH, Broomall. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 in the White Memorial Home, Parker Ford, with burial in Honey Brook United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributes, if desired, may be sent to the National Foundation March of Dimes, Chester County chapter, 301 Gay St., Phoenixville 19460.
[Source: Daily Republican, October 13, 1969; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files, capitalization of surnames by compiler VC]

Mrs. Shupe Eulogized
Alexander C. KOVACH, chairman of the Phoenixville Democratic Committee, today expressed deep sorrow over the death of former committee chairman Mrs. Bena SHUPE. "The local Democratic organization owes a debt to Mrs. Shupe which can never be repaid. It was through her efforts, intelligence and perserverance [sic] that the committee has grown over the years to a place of prominence in Chester County," said Kovach. "Through her community spirit, Mrs. Shupe has left a living memorial in the form of this Democratic committee and the March of Dimes cause in which we joined with her," continued Kovach. Concluding Kovach said, "To her survivors, I offer this small consolation. There is a link that death can not sever, love and remembrance last forever. We will never forget Mrs. Shupe."
[Source: Daily Republican, October 14, 1969; capitalization of surnames added by compiler VC]
George C. Shupe
died January 9, 1961
George C. SHUPE died suddenly last evening at his home, 516 S. Gay St. He was 64 years old. Born in Wilmer, he was the son of the late John W. and Mary Ann CLAIR SHUPE. He was a life- long resident of this vicinity and was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ, the Loyal Order of Moose 1273, Ettinger-Powers-Campbell Post 1564, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the West End Fire Co. No. 3. Mr. SHUPE was a veteran of World War 1, served overseas with Battery C 107 Field Artillery. He was a machinist by trade and had been employed for the past 20 years by the Westinghouse Electric Corp at Lester, Pa. Previous to that he was employed for a number of years at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Surviving are his widow, Bena M. KENNEDY SHUPE, who served for many years as Democratic leader of Phoenixville; three sons, Walter C., of Alexandria, Va.; George C. SHUPE, Jr., Royersford; and John W. SHUPE, Phoenixville. There are four grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Emma DiFRANCESCO FRALEY, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., also survives. Private services will be held at the F. B. Neiman and Son Funeral Home, 241-243 First Ave., Thursday, Jan. 12, at 1 p. m. Burial will be in the Methodist Cemetery, Honey Brook. Friends may call at th [sic] funeral home Wednesday evening, 7 to 9.
[Source: Daily Republican, January 10, 1961; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files, capitalization of surnames added by by compiler VC]

Funeral services for George C. SHUPE, 516 Gay St., were held yesterday afternoon at 1 at the F. B. Neiman and Son Funeral Home, 241-243 First Ave. The Rev. Thomas M. BURNS, pastor of the St. John's United Church of Christ, officiated. Pallbearers were Lewis W. ULLMAN, William C. WRIGHT, Sr., Samuel K. BARKLEY, Theodore E. FitzCHARLES, Russell M. SCHLOTTERER, and Andrew SABADOSH. Burial was in Honey Brook Methodist Cemetery. On Wednesday evening, ritual services were held by Post 1564 Veterans of Foreign Wars, conducted by Andrew R. HRIVNAK, Commander; and the Loyal Order of Moose 1273, in charge of John J. FENLON, Governor. Military honors were paid Mr. Shupe by members of Hdq. Co., Second Battle group, 111th Infantry, Pennsylvania National Guard. The firing squad in charge of First Sgt. William H. MARKLEY, was comprised of Pvts. Joseph SHEPSKO, Richard WALLENCE, Edward SUSKO, Guy DRUCKENMILLER, and David BARNIAK. Taps were sounded by Denton STOUDT of Kimberton, a member of the Phoenixville Area High School Band.
[Source: Daily Republican, January 13, 1961; capitalization of surnames added by compiler VC]
George C. Shupe, Jr.
died June 30, 1975
George SHUPE Jr., 44, husband of Lillian SABADOSH Shupe, of 516 Gay St., was dead on arrival at Phoenixville Hospital Monday night. He was taken to the hospital by West End Ambulance following a heart attack at his home. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late George C. and Bena M. KENNEDY SHUPE. He had lived at the Gay St. address for five years after moving from Royersford. A veteran, Mr. SHUPE served in the Korean conflict. He was employed as a machine operator for Cann & Saul Steel Co. For 19 years. Mr. SHUPE was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the Walter T. Caffrey Post American Legion, Spring City, and Phoenix Lodge 75, F & AM. Surviving are his wife, two children, Linda and George 3d, both at home; two brothers, Walter C., of Springfield, Va., and John W., of St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the White Memorial Home, Parker Ford, with the Rev. Francis A. Leiby, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Honeybrook Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday between 7 and 9 p.m.
[Source: Daily Republican, July ?, 1975; capitalization of surnames added by compiler VC]


Funeral Services for George C. SHUPE Jr., 44, husband of Lillian (SABADOSH) Shupe, 516 Gay St., were on Thursday, July 3, from the White Memorial Funeral Home, Parker Ford. Officiating at the ceremony was the Rev. Francis A. Leiby, pastor of St. John's Church of Christ. Burial was in Honey Brook Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gregory and Jeffrey Shupe, Robert STEC, Anthony ETZEL, John KERN, and John WALTERS.
[Source: Daily Republican, July ?, 1975; capitalization of surnames added by compiler VC]
Edwin A. White
died May 30, 1942
Edwin A. White, a native of Honey Brook, died at his home at Narberth, Saturday. He was 77 years old and had been in poor health for four months. Mr. White was born at Honey Brook, and his wife is the former Miss Flora KENNEDY, also a native of Honey Brook. Their married life has been spent at Nartberth. The deceased was an employee of the Autocar Company, Ardmore, for many years, and had been retired for about ten years. His wife survives, and there are two sons, Harold, of Philadelphia, and Earl, of Wilmington. A brother and sister also survive, Harry, of Harrisburg, and Mrs. Florence CROUSE, of Philadelphia. The funeral was held Tuesday at Eppihimer Funeral Home, Honey Brook, with interment in the local Methodist cemetery.
[Source: Honey Brook Herald, June 4, 1942; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files, capitalizations added by VC]
Flora Kennedy White
died September 1, 1954
Flora Kennedy White
date unknown
Mrs. Flora KENNEDY WHITE, widow of the late Edward [sic] A. WHITE, died about eight o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her son, Earle WHITE, at Claymont, Delaware. She had lived alone following the death of her husband several years ago at Narberth. Some months ago she suffered a stroke and was hospitalized for some weeks. She had recently gone to the home of her son at Claymont. She was 85 years of age. Mrs. WHITE was born west of Honey Brook, the daughter of the late William and Sarah EBELHAR KENNEDY. Her late husband, also a native of Honey Brook, was a railroad engineer, and after their marriage they lived in Philadelphia. In addition to her son Earle, at whose home she died, she is survived by another son, Harold T. White, of Philadelphia. Miss Lillian KENNEDY, of Philadelphia and Honey Brook, is a surviving sister. Funeral services have not been arranged. Contact Eppihimer Funeral Home, Honey Brook, for details.
[Source: Northern Chester County Herald, September 2, 1954; obtained through the Chester County, PA Historical Society Library clipping files, capitalizations added by VC]
   

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