Dorothy Rosaltha (Stang) Chambers (1918 - 2012)

Born 14 Aug 1918 in Pennsylvania, USA

Ancestors

Wife of Laird Alexander Chambers — married 19 Jan 1939 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Died 21 Nov 2012 at age 94 in New Jersey, USA

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Biography

Dorothy Rosaltha Stang was born 14 August 1918 in Pennsylvania, USA. She was a daughter of Arthur Carl Stang and Helen Lloyd Wilson. Her middle name comes from her paternal grandmother, Rosaltha Mossburg Stang, who died 15 years before Dorothy was born. Her older siblings were:

1. David Hayes Wilson Stang
2. Laura Alberta "Alva" Stang
3. Arthur Carl Stang Jr

1920s

In 1920, Dorothy Stang (1) lived in Ridley, Delaware County, Pennsylvania with her father Arthur C (38), mother Helen L (28), older brother David H (11), older sister Alberta (9), older brother Arthur C Jr (5), grandfather David H Wilson (62), and grandmother Laura A Wilson (59). ^[1]

On 29 Jun 1925, her brother Howard Lloyd Stang was born in Folsom, Ridley Township.

1930s

In 1930, Dorothy Stang (11) lived in Ridley with her father Arthur (49), mother Helen (39), older brother David (21), younger brothers Arthur (16), Howard (4), younger sister Helen Marilyn (2), and grandmother Laura Wilson (60). ^[2]

In 1933, her sister Eleanor Jean Stang was born in Folsom.

In 1935, she lived in Folsom.

She married Laird Chambers. Laird was born 15 May 1916 in Pennsylvania and the son of Alexander and Jennie Laird Chambers.

1940s

In 1940, Dorothy Chambers (21) lived in Collingdale Borough, Delaware County with her husband Laird (23) and father-in-law Alexander (58). ^[3]

On 16 Oct 1940, Mrs Dorothy Rosaltha Chambers and her husband Laird Alexander Chambers (24) lived at Clifton & Bedford Ave in Collingdale. He had been born 15 May 1916 in Philadelphia, a US citizen. He was employed by J G Brill Co located at 62nd and Woodland streets in Philadelphia. He waswhite, 5'7.75", 180 pounds, with blue eyes, blond hair, and a light/ruddy complexion. ^[4]

On 17 Nov 1946, her father Arthur Stang Sr died in Delaware County.

They moved to Audubon, New Jersey.

1950s

On 1 Apr 1950, Dorothy R Chambers (31) lived in Audubon Borough, Camden County, New Jersey with her husband Laird A (33) and son Steven A (7). They did not live on a farm and their property was less than three acres. They were white and born in Pennsylvania. Laird worked 40 hours last week as a foreman in the testing department for a television factory. ^[5]

In January 1955, she attended a surprise bridal shower for her sister Janet Stang. ^[6]

1960s

1970s

In 1970, her brother David Stang Sr (61) died. ^[7]

On 28 Jan 1978, her mother Helen Stang died in Delaware County.

1980s

1990s

On 29 Jan 1992, her brother Arthur Stang Jr died.

In the mid 1990s, her son A W Chambers married L C Senderling in Palmyra, Burlington County, New Jersey. ^[8]

On 6 Jan 1999, her husband Laird Chambers died in New Jersey. ^[9]

On 26 May 1999, her sister Alva died.

2000s

On 30 April 2008, her sister Eleanor Jj Wadsworth (75) died in Saint Lucie, St Lucie County, Florida. ^[10]

2010s

On 21 Nov 2012, Dorothy R Chambers (94) died in New Jersey.

Obituary

In Memory Of Dorothy R. Chambers August 14, 1918 - November 21, 2012 (Age 94) Pennsauken, New Jersey

Dorothy R. Chambers Age 94, of Pennsauken, NJ

Passed away on November 21, 2012, (nee Stang).

Beloved wife of the late Laird and dear mother of Alan (Lauren) Chambers of Pennsauken and Stephen (Nancy) Chambers of Gibbsboro. Dear sister of Janet Elliott, Marilyn Herbert and Howard Stang, loving grandmother of Brian, Cheryl, Mark and Danny; Great-grandmother of Stephen, Jennifer, Timothy, Samantha, Vanessa and Aaron.

Relatives and friends of the family are kindly invited to attend her Visitation Saturday 1-2: PM (12/1/2012) at the FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY & SONS, 2426 Cove Road. Pennsauken NJ 08109. Funeral Service Saturday 2 PM. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers donations to Immanuel Baptist Church, 6 East Main Street, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 preferred.

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1920) Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1930) Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1935) Folsom, Pennsylvania
• Fact: Residence (1940) Collingdale Borough, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1Mrs Dorothy Rosaltha Chambers:1:M61M-H6P : accessed 18 October 2017), Dorothy Stang in household of Arthur C Stang, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing ED 196, sheet 1A, line 6, family 1, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1562; FHL microfilm 1,821,562.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHSF-65S : accessed 18 October 2017), Dorothy Stang in household of Arthur Stang, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 119, sheet 9A, line 4, family 154, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2032; FHL microfilm 2,341,766.
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ8R-KD2 : accessed 18 October 2017), Dorothy Chambers in household of Alexander Chambers, Collingdale Borough, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 23-55, sheet 61A, line 8, family 308, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3490.
4. ↑ Source Citation The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 393 Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: https://search.ancestry.com/search/dbextra.aspx?dbid=2238. Description url: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=2238&h=9300392&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=nHy11&_phstart=successSource
5. ↑ 1950 Census ED: 4-1 State: New Jersey County/City: Camden Incorporated Place or Township: Audubon Boro Sheet Number: Lines: 1-3 url: https://1950census.archives.gov/search/?county=Camden&ed=4-1&page=1&size=100&state=NJ
6. ↑ Delaware County Daily Times (Chester, Pennsylvania) 11 Jan 1955, Tue Page 8
7. ↑ Delaware County Daily Times Chester, Pennsylvania 1 Dec 1970, Tue Page 4 https://newspaperarchive.com/delaware-county-daily-times-dec-01-1970-p-4/ STANG David H. Stang, 61, chief electrician for the Philadelphia Electric Co. for 24 years, died Monday at the General Division of the Wilmington Medical Center. He lived at 2601 Chinchilla Drive, Northcrest, Del. Mr. Stang was born in Philadelphia and had lived in Ogden, Upper Chichester, for five years and in Woodlyn, Ridley Township for 15 years before moving to Delaware a year and a half ago. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Ridley Township; Prospect Lodge No. 578, F&AM, Prospect Park; the Philadelphia Shrine Club and the Del Valley Compass Club. Surviving are his widow, the former Lucille E. Sides; two sons, David H. Jr., of Ridley Township, and S-Sgt. Raymond Stang of Fort Bragg, N.C.; a daughter, Lois at home; his mother, Mrs. Helen Lloyd Stang of Pitman, N.J.; two brothers, Arthur C. and Howard L., both of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester; five sisters, Mrs. Alva Siter, Coatesville, Mrs. Dorothy Chambers of Audubon, N.J., Mrs. Marilyn Archut of Ashland, N.J., Mrs. Eleanor Tait of Pitman, N.J., and Mrs. Janet Elliott of Chester County; and three grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Melvin I. Minshall Funeral Home, Middletown and Knowlton Roads, Middletown. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park, Concord. Calling hours will be Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Masonic services will be Wednesday at the funeral home.
8. ↑ Source Citation New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; Marriage Indexes; Index Type: Bride; Year Range: 1993; Surname Range: M-Z Source Information Ancestry.com. New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. Original data: Marriage Indexes. New Jersey State Archives, Trenton, New Jersey. url: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=61253&h=1173833141&tid=167774236&pid=222179442953&usePUB=true&_phsrc=nHy17&_phstart=successSource
9. ↑ Published in Courier-Post on Jan. 8, 1999 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=laird-a-chambers&pid=129886212#sthash.bY6YJSGs.dpuf http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=laird-a-chambers&pid=129886212 Laird A. Chambers Obituary. Laird A. "Pop" on January 6 1999 age 82. Of Delair NJ. Formerly of Audubon for 54 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Stang). Also survived by son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Nancy Chambers of Gibbsboro son and daughter-in-law Alan and Lauren Chambers of Delair, two adopted daughters Jennifer Chambers and Ronlynn Chambers four grandchildren Mark Daniel Brian and Cheryl and three great grandchildren. Mr. Chambers was an amateur radio operator call letters W2PAZ since 1935 former member of Logan Memorial Presbyterian Church Audubon Minister of Music for Holy Trinity Church in Richwood NJ a favorite of Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Also a member of Sunrise Community Fellowship Church in Delair. Funeral private at the convenience of the family. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations to Albert Music Hall Scholarship Fund PO Box 657 Waretown NJ 08758 preferred.
10. ↑ Published in the TC Palm on May 3, 2008 Eleanor Jean Wadsworth Obituary. Eleanor Jean Wadsworth, 75, died April 30, 2008, in the St. Lucie Medical Center. She was born in Folsom, Pa., and lived in Port St. Lucie since 1986, coming from Lindenwold, N.J. Survivors include her husband, Donald Wadsworth of Port St. Lucie; brother, Howard Stang of Boothwyn, Pa.; sisters, Marilyn Herbert of Williamston, N.J., Janet Elliott of East Goshen, Pa., and Dorothy Chambers of Delair, N.J.; sons, Robert Wadsworth of Tampa and Richard Tait of Port St. Lucie; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by brothers, David Stang and Arthur Stang and by a sister, Alva Siter. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. May 5 at the chapel of Yates Funeral Home and Crematory, Port St. Lucie, with the Rev. Richard Edwards, associate pastor, the First United Methodist Church, Port St Lucie, officiating.

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 26 February 2018, 21:18), entry for Dorothy M Stang(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LB3Y-NTY); contributed by various users.