Florence (Wallace) Stang

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Biography

Florence A Wallace was born 28 Jul 1927 in Twin Oaks, Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Collins and Corry Adrien Wallace. She had an older sister Mabel E Wallace (4).

In the late 1920s, her brother L A Wallace was born.

1930s

In 1930, Florence Wallace (2y 9m) lived on Meeting House Road in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania with her father Corry (31), mother Elizabeth (30), older sister Mabel (6), and younger brother L. Their home was valued at $4,000. Corry had been 21 at his first marriage; Elizabeth had been 19. Corry worked as a soap maker at a silk mill. ^[1]

In the early 1930s, her sister L. Wallace was born.

On 15 May 1934, her grandfather Corry James Wallace (68) died at S Division Street. His obituary was published in Salisbury, Maryland and included his children Willard Wallace, Thelma Mitchell, Inez Hastings, and Corry Wallace. He was buried in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury. ^{[2] [3]}

In Apr 1935, the Wallace family lived in Upper Chichester Township. ^[4]

1940s

In 1940, Florence Wallace (12) lived on Meeting House Road in Boothywn, Upper Chichester Township with her father Corry (42), mother Elizabeth (40), older sister Mabel (17), younger brother L., and younger sister L. Their home was valued at $3,500. Corry worked as a bleacher in a silk mill; his 1939 salary had been $1250 in 48 weeks. ^[4]

1943, Florence Wallace was a sophomore at Boothwyn High School. ^[5]

In May 1947, Florence Wallace married Howard Lloyd Stang in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland. ^[6] Howard was the son of Helen Wilson Stang and the late Arthur Stang.

On 8 Feb 1948, her daughter Helen Elizabeth Stang was born in Pennsylvania.

About 1947, her brother L Wallace married.

1950s

On 12 Apr 1950, Florence Stang (22) lived on Rodger Ave or Meetinghouse Rd in Upper Chichester with her husband Howard (24) and daughter Helen (2). Their home was not a farm and their property was less than two acres. They were white and born in Pennsylvania. Howard worked 40 hours per week in the maintenance department for a private electric company; Florence was a homemaker. ^[7]

In the early 1950s, Florence Stang and her husband Howard bought property and built a house in Boothwyn.

In Nov 1953, her daughter Barbara Ann Stang was born.

In 1957, her grandmother Annie Rebecca Wallace (84) died. ^[8]

About 1959, Florence and her husband fostered/adopted a daughter Kathy who adopted the Stang family name. Kathy was one year younger than Barbara.

1960s

On 31 Oct 1966, her father Corry A Wallace (68) died in Marion County, Florida. His last place of residence was Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery in Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. ^{[9] [10]}

In the late 1960s, their son C.A. Stang was born.

1970s

In 1972, her daughter Barbara Stang married her high school sweetheart, L L Fritz (still living) in Elkton MD. Mr Fritz is the son of C Lashelle and Nancy Bergdoll Fritz.

In 1976, her daughter Helen Stang married Alan A Dennison. Alan was born 19 Jan 1948 in New York State and the son of Dick and Gretchen Adams Dennison.

Two grandchildren were born (K's sons): W and D.

1980s

In the 1980s, four grandchildren were born (Helen's and Barbara's children): L E Fritz, R R Fritz, H Dennison, and G L Fritz.

In 1985, her mother Elizabeth Wallace (85) died. She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. ^[11]

1990s

In 1992, her daughter Barbara Fritz became sick with cancer and Barbara's family moved in with her and Howard.

In Apr 1993, her daughter Barbara Fritz (39) died at her house. ^[12]

In the late 1990s, her son C Stang married Denise Vail. Denise was born 8 Dec 1963 in Chester and the daughter of Mr R M and Ms G J Snyder Vail.

2000s

In the 2000s, their last grandchild was born (C's daughter), H Stang.

In Feb 2007, her sister Mabel Moncaco (83) died. Mabel was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery with their parents. ^{[13] [14]}

2010s

On 24 Jun 2010, her brother-in-law William Monaco (~91) died. He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. ^[15]

On 14 Sep 2015, Florence A Stang (88) died from squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva at home 3879 Marsh Rd, Garnet Valley (Boothwyn). Other significant conditions at the time of her death were Alzheimer's dementia and osteoporosis. She had been born 28 Jul 1927 in Twin Oaks, Delaware County, and the daughter of Corry Wallace and Elizabeth Collins. She was the wife of Howard Stang. The informant of her death was her daughter Helen Dennison of 3011 Fairhope Rd in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. Cremation Society of PA provided services and her ashes were kept at home until burial.

Obituary ^[16]

Florence A. (Wallace) Stang AGE: 88 • Garnet Valley, PA

Florence Stang, age 88, a long-time resident of Bethel Twp., passed away at home early Monday morning on September 14, 2015, in the company of her loving family, after an extended illness. She was born in a small country farmhouse in Twin Oaks, Delaware County, PA. In 1945, Florence graduated from The Upper Chichester Township High School, Boothwyn, PA. She enjoyed horseback riding and roller skating, crocheting and sewing.

Florence is preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth (Collins) and Corry Wallace; sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and Bill Monaco; daughter, Barbara (Stang) Fritz; and, son-in-law, Alan Dennison. She is survived by Howard Stang, her husband for 68 years; brother and best friend, Lawrence Wallace (Twin Oaks, Aston, PA); sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Richard Reeder (Honeybrook, PA); daughter, Helen Dennison (Wilmington, DE); son, Corry Stang and wife, Denise (Wilmington, DE); son-in-law, Laurence Fritz and wife, Betsy (Perryville, MD); and, six grandchildren: Holly Stang, Heather Dennison, Caroline (Black) Duda, Lauren (Fritz) Dogan, Rachel (Fritz) Sterback, and Gregory Fritz. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Kinna, Chanel and Ruby for their kindness and care to Florence. Also, Laura, et al, from Crozer Hospice, who have been so supportive and helpful.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, may we suggest a donation to Crozer Hospice, an invaluable and worthwhile organization: Mail your gift to: "Crozer-Chester Foundation" Crozer-Chester Medical Center, One Medical Center Boulevard, Upland, PA 19013. Online donation to Crozer-Keystone Health System: http://www.crozerkeystone.org/donation/. Arrangements are by Cremation Society of PA., Inc.

Burial

Less than a year later (May 2016), her husband Howard died. At a joint memorial and funeral service, their ashes were buried at Mount Hope Cemetery with Florence's parents. ^[17]

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1930) Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
• Fact: Residence (1935) Same Place
• Fact: Residence (1940) Upper Chichester Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHSJ-QYV : accessed 31 August 2017), Florence Wallace in household of Corry Wallace, Upper Chichester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 141, sheet 23B, line 87, family 522, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2033; FHL microfilm 2,341,767.
2. ↑ Source Citation The Daily Times; Publication Date: 16/ May/ 1934; Publication Place: Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/286642000/?article=f06ed83f-7ab6-41d0-9ed0-d3f30866d288&focus=0.5670913,0.047836524,0.7063209,0.16499218&xid=2378 Source Information Ancestry.com. Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2019. Original data: See newspaper information provided with each entry. url: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=61843&h=517473465&ssrc=pt&tid=167774236&pid=222178287277&usePUB=true
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #50895810 Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/50895810/corry-james-wallace : accessed 13 July 2021), memorial page for Corry James Wallace (5 May 1866–15 May 1934), Find a Grave Memorial ID 50895810, citing Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, USA ; Maintained by Gen~Sher (contributor 46991088) .
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KQ8B-25G : accessed 31 August 2017), Florence Wallace in household of Larry Wallace, Upper Chichester Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 23-181, sheet 24B, line 71, family 428, 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 3496.
5. ↑ Boothwyn High School page 27 Source Citation "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Boothwyn High School; Year: 1943 Description Year: 1943 Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States. url: https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/1265/43134_b182922-00030?pid=340905701&treeid=&personid=&rc=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=HzU126&_phstart=successSource
6. ↑ https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/coagserm/cm300/cm354/000000/000037/pdf/msa_cm354_000037.pdf page 22C
7. ↑ U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census 1950 Census of Population and Housing ED: 23-285 State: Pennsylvania County/City: Delaware Incorporated Place orTownship: Upper Chichester Sheet Number: 25 url: https://1950census.archives.gov/search/?county=Delaware&ed=23-285&page=1&state=PA
8. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #50895811
9. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #11538784 Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/11538784/corry-adrien-wallace : accessed 13 July 2021), memorial page for Corry Adrien Wallace (27 Apr 1898–Oct 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11538784, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Joz (contributor 46578496) .
10. ↑ Delaware County Daily Times 04 Nov 1966, Fri Page 4 https://www.newspapers.com/image/19674159/?terms=Corry%2Bwallace Corry A. Wallace, 68, who retired three years ago from American Viscose Corp., Marcus Hook, died Monday while on vacation in Ocala, Fla., after a brief illness. Mr. Wallace lived on Meetinghouse Road, Twin Oaks, Upper Chichester. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Highland Ave., Chester. Surviving are his widow, the former Elizabeth Collins; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Monaco of Twin Oaks, Upper Chichester, Mrs. Florence Stang, of Boothwyn, Upper Chichester, and Mrs. Loretta Reeder of North Wales, Pa.; a son, Lawrence of Twin Oaks, Upper Chichester; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and three sisters in Salisbury, Md. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St. Lower Chichester. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Fisher's Corner, Aston. Calling hours will be this evening at the funeral home.
11. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #11538786 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11538786/elizabeth-b-wallace : accessed 17 September 2021), memorial page for Elizabeth B. Collins Wallace (8 Dec 1899–May 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11538786, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Joz (contributor 46578496) .
12. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #24459348 Barbara was born in Chester, PA, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Florence (Wallace) Stang. She was raised in Bethel Twp., and had two siblings; Helen and Corey Stang. She married Laurence Fritz when we she was 18 years old. She worked as an Editorial Assistant for a publisher in Swarthmore, PA. After Barbara became a mother she was an aerobic instructor. She had three children; Lauren, Rachel and Gregory. Barbara was very artistically talented, and was a wonderful person, mother, wife and friend. She died at the home of her parents in Bethel Township, Delaware County, PA. Her funeral service was held at Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, Inc., in Oxford, PA. Her service was held on Tuesday, April 20, 1993 at 11AM. Officiating: Reverend Theodore S. Atkinson. Interment at Oxford Cemetery Oxford, PA. Barbara's Pallbearers were: Eric Fritz, Alan Dennison, Bernard Harahan, John Slauch, Dale Smith and Eugene Pienkowski.
13. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #183569361 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183569361/mabel-e-monaco : accessed 17 September 2021), memorial page for Mabel E Monaco (1923–2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 183569361, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Kimberly (contributor 47216585) .
14. ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V3Y8-G2C : 12 January 2021), Mabel Monaco, 26 Feb 2007; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
15. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #54202213 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54202213/william-monaco : accessed 17 September 2021), memorial page for William Monaco (1918–24 Jun 2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54202213, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by kmwebb (contributor 49518988) . The Delaware County Daily Times (delcotimes.com), Serving Delaware County, PA Obituaries William Monaco, 91, Upper Chichester resident Monday, June 28, 2010 William Monaco, 91, of the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester, supervisor, died June 24 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Marcus Hook, he spent most of his life in Upper Chichester. Mr. Monaco was a supervisor for the Capano Construction Corp. in Wilmington, Del. for many years. He enjoyed time spent outdoors especially gardening in his yard. His wife, Mabel Wallace Monaco, died in 2007. Survivors: Son, William W. Monaco of Marcus Hook; daughter, Mary Brauer of Wilmington, Del.; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St., Linwood, Lower Chichester. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston. Condolences: www.jwardfuneralhome.com.
16. ↑ The News Journal on Sept. 26, 2015 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary.aspx?pid=175934722
17. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 January 2018), memorial page for Florence A. Wallace Stang (28 Jul 1927–14 Sep 2015), Find A Grave Memorial no. 152854262, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Debbie (contributor 46953551) . Find A Grave: Memorial #152854262

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 30 December 2017, 00:08), entry for Florence A Wallace(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LT51-8D1); contributed by various users.