Funeral Homes in Wallingford, PA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Mark Jones (american football player), and Dan Connor (american football player).

Wallingford is an unincorporated community in Nether Providence Township, Delaware County in Pennsylvania, USA. Founded in 1687, it is named for Wallingford, England. In 2007, Wallingford was named by Money Magazine as the 9th best place to live in the United States; two other towns in the area made the top 15.It is west of Interstate 476 (known locally as the "Blue Route") and east of S. Providence Road, PA 252. Crum Creek forms the township's eastern border with Swarthmore Borough. Wallingford lies north of Chester on the southwest edge of the Philadelphia urban area. Wallingford is about 9 miles from Philadelphia proper.Located in Wallingford is the Helen Kate Furness Free Library, which was renovated in 2006. There is a dry cleaning shop and a post office. Various doctors, dentists and lawyers are also located in Wallingford.About half a dozen churches and chapels of several denominations are located in Wallingford, including Wallingford Presbyterian Church, St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church on Providence Road and the Foundry Church, near Media Parkway. Wallingford is also home to Congregation Ohev Shalom, a conservative synagogue located at the corner of Rt. 252 and Rt. 320.The local school district is the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, which serves Wallingford, Swarthmore, Rutledge, and parts of Media, Morton and Rose Valley.Wallingford is located along SEPTA's Media/Elwyn Line, and has a station whose design is attributed to the well-known Victorian architect Frank Furness. Wallingford is about 30 minutes from center city Philadelphia by rail. Effective July 1, 2013, the one-way ticketed fares are $5.75 weekdays and $5.00 evenings and weekends. On-board cash fares are $7.00 at all times.The township's municipal offices are located at 214 Sykes Lane.The Thomas Leiper Estate, Westlawn and Wolley Stille are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wallingford Obituaries

It was noted by The Roanoke Times & World News on July 23rd, 2020 that Reva Arlene Pugh (Reed) died in Wallingford, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Pugh was 91 years old and was born in Roanoke, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Reva Arlene's life.

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 26th, 2013 that Mary Jane Gruber died in Sarasota, Florida.  Gruber was 88 years old and was born in Wallingford, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Jane's life.

It was disclosed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 26th, 2013 that Mary Jane Gruber died in Sarasota, Florida.  Gruber was 88 years old and was born in Wallingford, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Jane's life.

It was written by Harrisburg Patriot News on May 10th, 2012 that Ruth E Kauffman (Patshcke) passed away in Wallingford, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Kauffman was 96 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ruth E's life.

It was revealed by Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on March 15th, 2011 that Martha L Saunders (Yorden) passed away in Wallingford, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Saunders was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Martha L's life.

It was revealed on June 11th, 1909 that Alexander K McClure died in Wallingford, Pennsylvania.  McClure was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Alexander K's life.

History

It is west of Interstate 476 (known locally as the "Blue Route") and east of S. Providence Road, PA 252. Wallingford is about 9 miles from Philadelphia proper. Crum Creek forms the township's eastern border with Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Borough. Wallingford is just a few miles north of Chester, Pennsylvania on the southwest edge of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania urban area.

The official website for the city of Wallingford is http://www.netherprovidence.org.