Background
Kershaw, Joseph was born on June 29, 1927 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin Lees and Eva A. (Gabler) Kershaw.
Kershaw, Joseph was born on June 29, 1927 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edwin Lees and Eva A. (Gabler) Kershaw.
Certified of proficiency in accounting, University Pennsylvania Wharton Evening School of Accounts and Finance, 1955.
With Medford's Inc., Chester, Pennsylvania, 1947-1966, office manager, 1953-1956, purchasing agent, 1956-1966. Purchasing manager Schluderberg-Kurdle Company, Inc., Baltimore, 1966-1974, vice president purchasing, 1974-1977, executive vice president, 1977-1981, president, 1981-1984, executive vice president, chief operating officer, 1984-1985, vice president, general manager, 1985-1986. President Storage Plus Inc., 1986-1988.
Vice president Food Associates Inc., 1986-1988, Chapman Specialties Inc., since 1989.
Member advisory board Salvation Army, Chester, 1958-1959. Member Citizens Council for Urban Renewal, Chester. Served to sergeant United States Army Air Force, 1945-1947.
Married Ruth Mary Finlayson, September 10, 1949. Children: Nancy Jo, Joan E., Sharon R., Pamela A., Kristine W.