Obituary of Frances Von Kummer

Frances Hill von Kummer, 87, of Wallingford, PA, died peacefully Monday, March 28, 2011 at Barclay Friends Nursing Home in West Chester, PA. Frances Hill von Kummer was born in Norfolk, VA, and had been a resident of Wallingford, PA for more than 40 years. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed her home and most of all she was very devoted to her family. Frances Hill von Kummer grew up in Norfolk, VA, where her family roots date back to one of the first families to settle in Virginia. She was a member of the Colonial Dames. She was a descendent of the Hill sisters of the historic Hill House in Portsmouth, Va. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel M. von Kummer who died January 29, 2011, and they met during World War II, while he was stationed in Norfolk, VA. SURVIVORS: She was the beloved mother of three daughters: the late Margaret v. K. Shannon and is survived by her daughters: Marian v. K. Helinsky of Lansdale, PA and Ruth L. von Kummer of West Chester; her four granddaughters: Dyan Branstetter, Heather Helinsky, Robin Coons and Sara Herman, and her great-grandson: Evan Branstetter Memorial Contributions in memory of Frances von Kummer may be given to the restoration of the Hill House, c/o Portsmouth Historical Association, 221 North Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704