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  Jennifer St. Hill — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Salerno — of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Alice C. Sample — of Millvale, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Maria Quinones Sanchez — also known as Maria Q. Sanchez — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carene Sanders — of North Wales, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ann Santarsiero — of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Suejayne Sapp — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  E. Adele Scott Saul — also known as E. Adele Scott — of Moylan, Delaware County, Pa. Married, October 30, 1911, to Maurice Bower Saul. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Joyce A. Savocchio — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Mayor of Erie, Pa., 1990-2001; Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1992, 2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Natalie Saxe — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary Sayers — Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 46th District, 1934. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia Scarcelli — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972, 2000, 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret M. Schaefer — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sarah A. Schaeffer (1911-1998) — also known as Sarah A. Bauer — of Clare, Clare County, Mich. Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., January 27, 1911. Daughter of John A. Bauer and Carrie D. (Kleeman) Bauer; married, April 20, 1930, to Harold Herzil Schaeffer (1906-1988). Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1956; member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1959. Female. Lutheran. Member, Rotary. Died in Clare, Clare County, Mich., May 22, 1998 (age 87 years, 115 days). Interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare, Mich.
  Audrie Z. Schaller — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1990. Female. Still living as of 1990.
  Barbara Schiffrin — of Wynnewood, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen S. Schluraff — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Susan Scott Schmidt — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Claudine Schneider (b. 1947) — of Narragansett, Washington County, R.I.; Boulder, Boulder County, Colo. Born in Pennsylvania, March 25, 1947. Republican. U.S. Representative from Rhode Island 2nd District, 1981-91; candidate for U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1990. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Cynthia Perrin Schneider (b. 1953) — also known as Cynthia P. Schneider — of Sandy Spring, Montgomery County, Md. Born in Pennsylvania, August 16, 1953. U.S. Ambassador to Netherlands, 1998-2001. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also NNDB dossier
  Lora Schoenberg — of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda Schoettker — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Della M. Schomaker — of Butler County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Butler County, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Virginia Waters Schrader — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lisa Bobbie Schreiber Hughes (b. 1958) — of Pennsylvania. Born in 1958. Lawyer; Foreign Service officer; U.S. Consul General in Calgary, 1997; U.S. Ambassador to Suriname, 2006-. Female. Member, Phi Beta Kappa. Still living as of 2007.
  Nancy Schuster — of Melrose Park, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lillian Schwab — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Allyson Y. Schwartz (b. 1948) — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pa. Born in Queens, Queens County, N.Y., October 3, 1948. Democrat. Social worker; member of Pennsylvania state senate 4th District, 1991-2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 2000; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 13th District, 2005-. Female. Jewish. Member, American Jewish Congress. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Irma Schwoyer — of Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Catherine Scott — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marion Margery Scranton (b. 1884) — also known as Marion M. Scranton; Marion Margery Warren; Mrs. Worthington Scranton — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Born in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., April 2, 1884. Daughter of Everett Warren and Ellen (Willard) Warren; married to Worthington Scranton; mother of William Warren Scranton. Republican. Member of Pennsylvania Republican State Committee, 1922-34; vice-chair of Pennsylvania Republican Party, 1926-28; delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928, 1932, 1940, 1944, 1948; member of Republican National Committee from Pennsylvania, 1928-51; Vice-Chair of Republican National Committee, 1936-38. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution; Colonial Dames; American Legion Auxiliary. Burial location unknown.
  See also Scranton family of Pennsylvania
  Norma Jean Scurry — also known as Norma J. Scurry — of Franklin, Venango County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Christine Shaffer — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sarah H. Shakespeare — of Radnor, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Shanahan — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Katherine W. Shannon — of Bedford, Bedford County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Minnie B. Shaulis — of Pennsylvania. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 24th District, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth Moyle Sherman — also known as Elizabeth M. Sherman — Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1926; Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1928; Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state treasurer, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Wendy Shrader — of Aspers, Adams County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Deb Shuster-King — of Hollidaysburg, Blair County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kimberly A. Siegel — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Anne Marie Silva — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Linda Silva — of Glen Mills, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Jo Silvis — of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jean Singel — of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Rebecca E. Sinnamon — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Maria Sirabella — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Carmel Sirianni — of Hop Bottom, Susquehanna County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Alice B. Sivulich — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 15th District, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Theresa Skehan — of Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Grace M. Sloan — of Clarion, Clarion County, Pa. Born in Dayton, Armstrong County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964; candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 23rd District, 1956; Pennsylvania state treasurer, 1961-65, 1969-; Pennsylvania state auditor general, 1965-69. Female. Presbyterian. Still living as of 1971.
  Charlotte L. Smith — of Lewisburg, Union County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Doris Smith — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Emily R. Smith — of Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Crawford County, 1954. Female. Still living as of 1954.
  Genevieve Smith — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lillian M. Smith — of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mae Smith — of Easton, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Nadine G. Smith-Bulford — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 2nd District, 1991. Female. Still living as of 1991.
  Patricia Smith-Mendsen — of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Denise Smyler — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ida D. Snow — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Pam Snyder — of Jefferson, Greene County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eileen Solomith — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Margaret B. Sordoni — of Forty Fort, Luzerne County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Tracey Specter — of Pennsylvania. Daughter-in-law of Arlen Specter. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Martha G. Speiser (1880-1968) — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born May 25, 1880. Brother of Barney Glazer (Hollywood screenwriter); married to Maurice J. Speiser. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1923-24. Female. Died in 1968 (age about 88 years). Burial location unknown.
  Janet Spleen — of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Samantha M. Staab — of Espyville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Irene A. Stackhouse — of Morrisville, Bucks County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Marion Stanton — of Moosic, Lackawanna County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sadie Stark — of Allegheny County, Pa. Socialist. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 44th District, 1934. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Frances D. Stauffer — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gertrude F. Stauffer — of Rohrerstown, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Sarah Ann Stauffer — of Rohrerstown, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960 (alternate), 1964 (alternate), 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nancy Stebe — Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1st District, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Doyle Steele — of Apollo, Armstrong County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Marylou Stefanko — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda Sterns — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Tracy Ann Stewart — of Malvern, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Joan B. Stiefvater — of Lititz, Lancaster County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Faith A. Stipanovich — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Jacobs Stocker — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Helene H. Stolker — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Bessie E. Stone — of Bradford County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Bradford County, 1954. Female. Still living as of 1954.
  Janice C. Stork — of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa. Democrat. Mayor of Lancaster, Pa., 1990-98; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Helen Stotlemeyer — of Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944; candidate for Presidential Elector for Maryland, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy L. Straughn — of Mansfield, Tioga County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gertrude Strick — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 13th District, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Dolores Strish — of Hanover Township, Luzerne County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Myrtle Reed Stultz — of Altoona, Blair County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Colleen D. Sullivan — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Joan Sundheim — of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen D. Sutton — of Easton, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952, 1956 (alternate), 1960 (alternate), 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Rebecca R. Swallow — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elsie W. Swenson — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sherry A. Swirsky — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1992; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jane Parks Swiss — of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary D. Swope — of Carrolltown, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Rose Szeg — Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

 

 


 
   
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