Mildred Romaine Stambaugh and Joseph Robert Petkus
JOSEPH ROBERT PETKUS was born May 9, 1923 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,8352, 7377 and died March 29, 1990 in Voohees Township, Camden, New Jersey.8352
He married MILDRED ROMAINE STAMBAUGH on August 24, 1989 in Magnolia, Camden, New Jersey,7741 daughter of MINNIE ESTELLA ZIEGLER and WILLIS CLEVELAND STAMBAUGH. She was born March 22, 1929 in York County, Pennsylvania,11906 and died January 17, 2021.11906 She married (1) Harold Chester Schrum June 21, 1947 in Salem Union Church, Dover, York, Pennsylvania (b. March 16, 1925, Whitemore Lake, Michigan;7377 d. May 25, 1989, York, York, Pennsylvania11907).5935
Marriage Announcements and News
Gazette and Daily, June 23, 19475935
Schrum Twins Wed In Double Rite Saturday
The twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey G. Schrum, Dover RD 1, were bridegrooms in a double wedding Saturday evening in Salem Union church, Dover.
Herman Lester Schrum was married to Helen Louise Shaffe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shaffer, York RD 4, and Harold Chester Schrum wed Mildred Romaine Stambaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis C. Stambaugh, 131 South West street.
The double ring ceremonies were performed by Rev. Roy W. Limbert, pastor of the Reformed congregation at the church.
Miss Shaffer was given away by her father and Miss Stambaugh by her brother, Clarence. The brides wore white sharkskin dresses with white accessories, white off-the-face hats with navy veils and corsages of red rose buds and baby breaths.
Mrs. Robert Doyle, sister of Miss Shaffer and Mrs. John Bupp, sister of Miss Stambaugh, wore light blue crepe dresses, with headdresses and corsages of pink roses and baby breaths.
The mother of Miss Shaffer wore a navy blue dress with white accessories. Mothers of Miss Stambaugh and the Schrum twins wore print jersey dresses with white accessories.
Best men were Philip Shaffer, brother of Miss Shaffer, and H. Dale Paules, brother-in-law of Miss Stambaugh. Ushers were Robert Doyle, brother-in-law off Miss Stambaugh and John Bupp, brother-in-law of Miss Shaffer.
Mrs. Roy Limbert sang "Because" by D'Hardelot, "I Love You Truly," Bond, and "The Lord's Prayer," Molotte.
Geradline Gross, pianist, played the Bridahl Chorus from "Lohengrin," Wagner; "Always," Berlin; "Indian Love Call," Friml; "Oh Promise Me," DeKoven, and "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn.
A reception was held after the wedding at Locust Point, Dover. The couples have left for a two weeks honeymoon at Niagara Falls and Canada and Michigan. They plan to reside at the home of the grooms at Dover RD 1.
Miss Shaffer is employed at Stock Shirt Manufacturing company and Miss Stambaugh at Jayson, York. The twins are employed at York Hoover Body, Inc.
Gazette and Daily, August 30, 19475934
Wedding Dinner Held At Strinestown Home
Strinestown—Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schrum, this place were hosts at a wedding dinner in honor of the Schrum twins and their brides, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schrum and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schrum, recently.
The twons are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Shrum, Dover RD 1. Mrs. Herman Schrum is the former Miss Helen Shaffer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shaffer, York RD4, and Mrs. Harold Schrum is the former Miss Mildred Stambaugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willis C. Stambaugh, 131 South West street, York.
Present were: Rev. R. W. Limbert and sons, Roy and Robert; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Shrum, Mr. and Mrs. James Schrum and son, Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and daughter, Faye; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schrum; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schrum; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schrum; Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shaffer and son, William; Mr. and Mrs. Rober L. Doyle and daughter, Ellen; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Elicker and daughter, Jean; Philip Shaffer; Mrs. Willis C. Stambaugh and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stalman.
Obituaries
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 30, 199011908
PETKUS
On March 29, 1990, JOSEPH R., age 66, husband of Mildred (Schrum) (nee Stambaugh), of Magnolia, N.J., brother of Robert P. Petkus, Somerdale, N.J. Mr. Petkus was a member of Carpenter's Local 122 of Phila. Relatives and friends will meet 8 A.M., Mon. at Gardner Funeral Home, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, N.J. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 A.M., St. Gregory's R.C. Church, Magnolia, N.J. There will be a viewing Sun. eve. after 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 410 White Horse Pike, P.O. Box 159, Haddon Hgts., N.J. 08035.
York Daily Record, January 20, 202111906
Mildred R. Petkus
YORK - Mildred Romaine (Stambaugh) Petkus, 91, entered eternal rest on January 17, 2021.
"Millie" was born on March 22, 1939, in her family's farm house outside of Admire, PA.
She was one of ten children raised on the Stambaugh family farm. She was a hard worker from an early age, and spent most of her adult life working in food service. In the late 1980s, she retired from Reisman Pretzel Company of southern New Jersey, where she resided until the passing of her husband, the late Joseph Petkus.
Millie was known for her homemade Pennsylvania Dutch cooking. Her famous pot pie and chicken corn soup warmed the bellies of many family members over the years. She was also an avid sports fan, and enjoyed cheering on her beloved teams— most notable the Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, Millie was subscriber to the Reader's Digest, enjoyed game shows, music, and daily crossword puzzles.
She is survived by seven children, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 10-11 am at Keffer Funeral Home and Crematory, 2114 W. Market Street in York. Mask coverings and social distancing measure will be required and enforced.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice in Millie's memory.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| April 10, 19302978 | Dover, York, Pennsylvania | |
| May 9, 19402979 | Dover, York, Pennsylvania |
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