01/31/06

Kristine Riley McIlwee,
graphic designer
Kristine “Kris” Marie Riley McIlwee, 36, of Frederick, Md. and formerly of Lewes, passed away at her home Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, after a courageous 3-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer.
She was the wife of Keith McIlwee, of Frederick, whom she married June 21, 2002.
Born Oct. 12, 1969 in Lewes, she was the daughter of David and Patricia Riley of Lewes. Kris graduated Cape Henlopen High School, Class of 1987. After high school, she moved around the area before finally settling in Frederick, where she met her loving husband, Keith. Kris earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in graphic design from Montgomery College in Jan. 2003. She made the Dean’s List in the 2000-01 and 2001-02 school years, and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society.
Kris did graphic layouts for “Jazz Times” magazine, and her love of art was characterized by her diverse art collection and tasteful interior design. In addition to her graphic design work, Kris was a longtime employee of Costco, working in the bakery department and later as a buyer at the Costco office in Sterling, Va.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Kristine is survived by her beloved Raven; her stepsons, Mason McIlwee and Kurt McIlwee of Boonsboro, Md.; her sister, Angela Draper and husband John, of Rehoboth; her grandfather, Robert Williams of Okeechobee, Fla.; a niece, Sydney Draper, and a nephew, John Draper III, both of Rehoboth, her longtime friend, Noelle Weed of Dover; and many other friends and family that have given their support throughout her continued efforts to live life to its fullest.
Services were held at the Chapel Mausoleum of Resthaven Memorial Gardens, in Frederick; Interment followed in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Kris and Keith’s families would also like to extend their gratitude to Costco for their emotional support and kindness during this difficult time. Special thanks to Hospice of Frederick County for their compassion and excellent care.

Ruth R. Ware,
talented homemaker
Ruth R. Ware, 81, of Millsboro died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, in her daughter’s home.
Mrs. Ware was born March 16, 1924, in Wilmington.
She was a talented homemaker. Mrs. Ware was a life member of Caesar Rodney Chapter 8, Order of the Eastern Star, in New Castle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter V. Ware, in 1987.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Edwin W. Ware Sr. of Wilmington and Leon D. and Nancy L. Ware Sr. of Lewes; a daughter, Diane R. Johnson of Millsboro; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Flowers are appreciated; or contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, 100 W. Tenth St., Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Mildred L. Burton,
dedicated homemaker
Mildred L. Burton, 86, of Milton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Lewes Convalescent Center, where she had been a resident for three weeks.
Mrs. Burton was born in Redden to the late Charles Henry and Nancy Elizabeth Penuel Donovan.
She was a homemaker, dedicated to her family and her church. She enjoyed gardening.
She was a member of McColley’s Chapel Church and was involved with the WSCS women’s group and had been a Sunday school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paris A. Burton, and a sister, Esther P. Mitchell.
She is survived by four children, Ray H. Burton, John A. Burton, Kay M. Kopple and Jay R. Burton, all of Milton; six grandchildren; and three great-grandsons; three sisters, Elsie Walton of Georgetown, Nora Forest of Milton and Florence Webb of Greenwood; and a brother, Preston Donovan of Redden.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Milford Community Cemetery, Milford.
Contributions are suggested to McColleys Chapel, c/o Reba Wells, 18105 Redden Road, Georgetown DE 19947; Sussex County Senior Services, Meals on Wheels, 546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown DE 19947; or Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.

Joy E. Ennis,
E-Z Loans manager
Joy E. Ennis, 46, of Millsboro and formerly of Laurel, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at home.
She was a manager for E-Z Loans of Millsboro.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Jefferson.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Ennis; her mother, Geraldine Jefferson; a daughter, Erin Gabbert and her husband Kyle; a stepdaughter, Jamie Ellis; a stepson, John Ennis; a sister, Susan Cook; two brothers, Albert Wayne and Allan Jefferson; her mother and father-in-law, Beatrice and Alton Ennis; and her dog Sissy.
Services were private.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.

George H. Moore Sr.
retired pipefitter
George H. Moore Sr., 83, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan, 25, 2006, surrounded by his family.
Born in Wilmington, Mr. Moore was the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Culley) Moore, and brother of the late William Moore. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Army. A member of the Local 74, he worked as a pipefitter until he retired in 1977. He was also a member of St. Matthew’s parish.
Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy M. (Thomas) Moore; and his children, all of Wilmington, Dorothy A. Morley, and her fiancéÈ, Raymond P. Elliott Sr., Becky Corrigan, Sr., and her husband, John, Patricia L. Morley, and her husband, Thomas, Karen M. Grant, Sheila C. Moore, Cindy Winchester, and her husband, Chuck, Marie T. “Terry” Moore, George H. Moore, Jr., Susan C. Wells, Walter W. Moore, and his wife, Susan, and Sondra J. Thompson, and her husband, John. Other survivors include 21 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sisters, Shirley Cook, and her husband Raymond, of Ft. Meyers, Fla., Agnes DeVore, of Wilmington, Gertrude “Trudy” Dixon, of Rehoboth and Nancy Taylor and her husband Newell of Lewes.
The family would like to express its gratitude to the staff of Accord Health Care at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Heartland Hospice, for the excellent care he received.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 11 am, at St. Matthew’s Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Woodcrest, where friends and family are invited to visitation after 10 am. Interment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear.
Contributions are suggested to St. Matthew’s Church, 3 Curtis Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804.

J. Parker Connor
attorney, broadcaster
J. Parker Connor, age 79, a Washington, D.C., a communications law attorney for more than 25 years before becoming a radio broadcaster, Realtor and businessman in Bethany Beach, died of congestive heart failure Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at his winter home in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Born July 20, 1926 in Washington, D.C. to Dr. Jack A. Connor and Marie Haas Connor, he was a 1943 graduate of Gonzaga College High School. He joined the Navy in 1944, serving in the Pacific in World War II as a medical corpsman aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, and rose to the rank of lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Reserve.
Mr. Connor received a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in 1949, and a degree from Georgetown University Law School, where he served on the Law Journal before graduating with honors in 1953. He served as law clerk to the Hon. Mary C. Barlow of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia before joining the law firm of Charles S. Rhyne. In 1960, Mr. Connor and Eugene F. Mullin formed the law firm of Mullin & Connor, specializing in communications and other regulatory matters. The firm later became Mullin, Connor & Rhyne.
Mr. Connor and his wife, Susan, purchased a real estate brokerage in Bethany Beach in 1969, renaming it Connor Realty. He became a broadcaster in 1974, when he put WWTR-FM, a new FM radio station, on the air in Bethany Beach. Connor was a member and past president of the Maryland/DC/DE Broadcasters, and was active in the National Association of Broadcasters. Mr. Connor later purchased WJDY-AM in Salisbury, Md. and WSUX-FM in Seaford and put WSBY-FM on the air in Salisbury. The Connors sold Connor Realty and the radio holdings in the 1990s, but continued to own Connor’s Package Store in Bethany Beach, along with several commercial and residential properties in Bethany Beach. Mr. Connor was a member of Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Md. for more than 40 years.
Mr. Connor is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Susan C. Connor; and his five children, Catherine Connor Phillips, of Bethany Beach, J.P. Connor Jr., of Rehoboth Beach, Kevin J. Connor, of Damascus, Md., S. Bradley Connor of Dagsboro and Matthew A. Connor, of Bethany Beach. He is also survived by his sister, Dr. Audrey Connor (Kelser), of Bethesda, Md.; and nine grandchildren.
Burial will be private at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Northeast Florida Community Hospice, 86130 Kutana Dr., Yulee, FL 32097.

Alvin J. Krouse,
retired from Luther Towers
Alvin J. Krouse of Dover, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mr. Krouse had retired as a maintenance supervisor for the Luther Towers in Dover.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Disabled Veterans of America.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Krouse; a son, George Leroy Krouse of Connecticut; a daughter, JoAnn Porter of Yardley, Pa.; a sister, Ann Stocks of Lewes; a granddaughter, Jessica Porter; a stepson; and two stepdaughters, Selena Squires of Galena, Md., and Janice Teat of Warwick, Md.
Funeral services will be noon on Tuesday in the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in the Townsend Cemetery.

Robert E. Martin,
retired from U.S. Air Force
Robert E. Martin, 79, of Dover died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Milford Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Indianapolis, on Jan. 13, 1927, son of the late Emmitt and May (Johnson) Martin.
Mr. Martin retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1969 as a master sergeant after 21 years of service. He was a flight engineer and a veteran of the Korea and Vietnam wars.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma L. Martin; a son, Jeffrey Martin of Millsboro; a granddaughter, Holly Diaz of Millsboro; and a great-granddaughter, Amanda Diaz, also of Millsboro.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Home, Dover.

Mary P. Partyka,
Sears sales associate
Mary P. Partyka, 90, of Millsboro and formerly of New York, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Partyka was born in Butler, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie (Ciak) Pasierb.
She was a saleswoman at Sears in Wilmington for 24 years, retiring in 1977.
She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander in 1977.
She is survived by her daughter, Dolores Luckenbach of Magnolia; two sons, Karl Partyka, with whom she lived, in Millsboro; and Alexander Partyka and his wife Judy of Georgetown; five grandchildren, Mark Luckenbach and his wife Laura of Magnolia, Matthew Partyka of Holmes, Pa., Angelique Lord and her husband John of Dover, Andrew Partyka and his wife Marsha of Georgetown, Duane Partyka of Georgetown; three great-grandchildren, Morganne Partyka, Alden Partyka and Alexander Lord; two sisters, Tessie Coppock of Glen Mills, Pa. and Gloria Busz of Media, Pa. and a sister-in-law, Imgard Pasierb.
Services were held at Mary, Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Oak Orchard, with burial in Sharon Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Dover.
Contributions are suggested to Salvation Army of Sussex County, 559 E. DuPont Highway, Millsboro DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.

Sarah E. Jones,
retired heart technician
Sarah E. Jones, 93, of Millsboro and formerly of Mt. Holly, N.J., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Lifecare at Lofland Park, Seaford.
She was born in Vincetown, N.J., daughter of the late D. Budd and Frances Ballinger Jones. She spent most of her life in Mt. Holly and moved to Delaware in October 2004.
She was a heart technician with the Memorial Hospital of Burlington County in Mt. Holly, N.J., for 25 years and retired in 1977.
Mrs. Jones was a member of the Eastern Star with the Mt. Holly chapter. She enjoyed horseback riding, spending time at the Jersey shore and swimming.
In New Jersey, she attended Quaker Meeting and Mt. Holly Presbyterian churches.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, William Jones, Joseph Jones and Robert Jones.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Charles Wood of Millsboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Patricia Jones of Milton; six grandchildren, Susan Giunta, Maury Schwinn, Christopher Wood, Erick Wood, Jacquelyn Keating and Danny Jones; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services and burial were private.
Contributions are suggested to the Deborah Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Homes, Georgetown.

John A. Snyder,
retired accountant
John A. Snyder, 88, of Wilmington, died on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at ManorCare on Foulk Rd.
Mr. Snyder was an accountant for Hercules, retiring in 1977 after 40 years of service. He served in the Army Air Corps. during WWII in the South Pacific. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church, where he served as a cantor. He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Hyle Council. Mr. Snyder did volunteer work for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Francis Hospital, various nursing homes, the Veterans Administration Hospital, Legal Aid of Delaware, RSVP, and was an officer of BERCA. He campaigned for the right to life.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth D. Snyder; his son, John L. Snyder and his wife, Christine, of Marlboro, Mass., Thomas K. Snyder and his wife, Sudene, of Bothell, Wash., Joseph Andrew Snyder, and his wife, Lisa, of West Grove, Pa.; his daughters, Mary Lou Howell and her husband, Bill, of Kennett Square, Pa., Betty Olmstead, and her husband, Van, of Wilmington, Susan Rice, of Wilmington, Kathleen McAuliffe and her husband Tom, of Hockessin, Patricia Tear, and her husband Art, of Milton, Margaret A. DuValeus, and her husband, Gene, of St. Peters, Mo., and Jane F. Singer and her husband, David, of Wilmington. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian was held at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Wilmington, with interment in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2306 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805; or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2503 Centerville Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.
Arrangements by Doherty Funeral Homes.

Harry H. Killian,
poultry producer
Harry H. Killian, 77, of Milton, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Killian was born in Robesonia, Pa., the son of the late Harry H. and Cora M. Resh Killian.
He was retired from the Delaware Department of Parks and Recreation and after retiring, he was a poultry producer for Perdue.
Many years ago he did carpentry projects in the Rehoboth and Dewey areas.
He had obtained his pilots license and enjoyed flying and working with model airplanes.
He loved fishing and was always willing to do any handyman projects for his family and friends.
Mr. Killian was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force as an airman 2nd class with the 1607th Installation Squadron.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, A. Elizabeth Brunner Killian; four children, Susan L. Killian of Milford, Bonnie A. Harris of Laurel, D. Steven Killian of Harbeson and Karen L. Killian of Newark; three granddaughters, Donna Martini, Melissa Short and Leah Killian; and two great-grandchildren, Amber Wilson and Kyle Martini.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, at the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Burial will be in Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton.
The family suggests contributions to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Rd., Lewes DE 19958.

01/27/06

Helen Gardoski,
noted milliner
Helen Gardoski, 87, of Lewes, and former resident of Easton, Pa., passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at home.
Mrs. Gardoski was a former member of St. Bernard’s Church in Easton, a noted milliner, dressmaker and fashion speaker for the YWCA.
She is survived by her husband, Chester Gardoski of Lewes; a son, John; a daughter, Gloria; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, David Gardoski.
Services on Saturday, Jan. 28, at St. Patrick’s Church in Nicholson. Pa. Internment at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery.

Kendra Lea West,
staff supervisor
Kendra Lea West. 46, of Bedford, Pa., died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. West was born in West Chester, Pa., Feb. 16, 1959, the daughter of Virgil A. and Nancy M. (Biscotti) Brown of Milton.
She was a staff supervisor at Carrol’s Rest Home and was affiliated with the Bedford Presbyterian Church. She was a Girl Scout leader for Troop 39 in Bedford and she was a 1977 graduate of Downingtown High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel S. West- whom she married Nov. 22, 1989 - on Jan. 29, 2005.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Jenny K. West, at home; her sons, Michael Marino of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Joseph Marino of Indiana, Pa.; her brothers, Kurt C. Brown of Seaford, Kris R. Brown of Milton and Karl Brown and his wife Lori of Georgetown; her nephew, Ryan Brown of Milton; her niece, Kassidy Brown of Georgetown; her mother-in-law, Lee West, of Ft. Pierce, Fla.; her sister-in-law, Catherine Olivetti and her husband Michael of Hilton Head, S.C.
Services were held at Bedford Presbyterian Church, Bedford, Pa., with burial in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes.
Arrangements by the Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford.

Sandra K. Keck,
retired nurse
Sandra K. (Lichner) Keck, 60, of Lewes, went on to be with the Lord Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at her late residence. She was born on June 18, 1945, in Tatamy, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph G. Lichner Sr. and Arlene (Shive) Lichner.
Sandy received her registered nursing degree from St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa., in 1961, and graduated magna cum laude from Wesley College in Dover, with a bachelor of science degree in nursing in 1991.
Sandy started her professional career as staff nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa., from 1966 to 1967, continuing with the Visiting Nurses Association in Wilmington from 1967 to 1969. Then from 1974 to 1980 she was an office nurse for Dr. E.L. Stambaugh in Lewes. From 1980 to 1981, Sandy was a staff nurse at Beebe Medical Center. From 1981 to 1984, she served with the oncology staff at Beebe Medical Center before working for Delaware Hospice as a patient care coordinator in Lewes and Dover from 1984 to 1991. From 1992 until 1997 she was family care coordinator for Parsell Funeral Homes, and from 1998 to 2003, she served as the director of programs at Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes.
Sandy was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the First Town Ringers, served as chairpwoman for the Council on Ministries, had been a junior high Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent.
She was a founding member of the Southern Division of Delaware Hospice. Mrs. Keck was a member of the Hospice Nurse’s Association and the Alpha Chi Scholastic Honorary Society. In 1985, she received the Outstanding Practitioner of the Year Award in Human Service,s presented by the Sussex Co. Interagency Council. In 1982, she and her family were bestowed with the Scouting Family of the Year Award.
Survivors include her husband Richard T. Keck; two sons, David C. Keck and his wife Michelle of Rehoboth Beach, and Gregory S. Keck of Costa Rica; a grandson, Andrew Keck and a granddaughter, Ellie Keck; three brothers, Robert Lichner of Bethlehem, Pa., Joseph Lichner Jr. of Nazareth, Pa., and Rev. F. Thomas Lichner of Allentown, Pa; and two sisters, Patricia Weisel of Concord, N.C. and Carol Frace of Tatamy, Pa.
Memorial Services will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th St., Lewes. A viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes. Burial will be private.
Please omit flowers. Contributions are suggested to Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th St., Lewes, DE 19958; or to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947; or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801

Effie E. Smith,
local waitress
Effie E. Smith, 54, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Effie was born in Coleman, Ky., the daughter of the late Aaron Junior and Carmen Mae Tilley Smith.
She had been a waitress for many years and worked at both the Lamp Post and Avenue restaurants. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who was devoted to caring for and spending time with her family.
Effie enjoyed sewing, reading and especially studying the Bible. Throughout her brief illness, she continued her love of Bible study by listening to scripture on tape.
Effie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher W. and Kaara Smith of Laurel; four grandchildren, Will Smith, River Smith, Noah Smith; a granddaughter who will be born in February; four nieces; seven nephews; seven great-nieces; and six great-nephews; three sisters, Nadine VanDrunen and husband, Cornelius, of Harbeson, Betty Prater of Millsboro and Debra Smith of Milton; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and Ellen Smith of Beckley, W.Va., Don and Carol Smith of Georgetown, Bill and Beverly Smith of Little Creek, Terri and Debi Smith of Harrington and Aaron and Elaine Smith of Milton.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Friday, Jan. 26, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Harbeson Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 252, Lewes DE 19958, or American Cancer Society, Gordon Team/Walk for Life, 29969 W. Mill Run, Overbrook Shores, Milton DE 19968.

Earl Howard Stong Sr.,
retired technician
Earl Howard Stong Sr., 89, of Lewes, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center.
Mr. Stong was born in Pottstown, Pa., the son of the late Earl F. and Elizabeth Hoffman Stong. He was a technician with Ford Motor Company for 25 years, retiring in 1981. He was a 58-year member of the F&AM Stichter Lodge 254 in Pottstown, Pa.
Mr. Stong enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool and was an Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Guerrera; and a brother, Robert Stong.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Sell Stong; a son and daughter-in-law, Earl H. Jr. and Roxanne Stong of Boyertown, Pa.; two stepdaughters, Carol Gorey and husband, Patrick, of Florida, and Nadine Neuman of Stowe, Pa.; a brother, Paul Stong of Gilbertsville, Pa.; five grandchildren, Terri Kinka and husband Andrew of Mt. Gretna, Pa., Shane Stong of Pottstown, Luke Stong and wife, Vicky, of Boyertown and Matthew Guerrera and Wesley Guerrera of Massachusetts; and three great-grandchildren, Megan Stong and Luke Stong, both of Boyertown, and Corey Rhoads and wife, Leanne, of Ephrata, Pa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be in White’s Chapel Cemetery, Milton.
The family suggests contributions to White’s Chapel Church, 15357 Coastal Highway, Milton DE 19968.

Robert Emmett Mills,
sales representative
Robert Emmett Mills, 78, of Wilmington, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital.
Mr. Mills was a sales representative for Johns Manville Corporation. He was a member of St. Ann’s Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia S. Mills, who died in 1998; and his brother, George M. Mills, who died in 2003.
He is survived by his son, Robert Emmett Mills Jr., of Rehoboth Beach; and his five daughters, Bridget Beardwood, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mary Patricia Hayden, of Drexel Hill, Pa., Martha M. Rich, of Orwigsburg, Pa., Margaret M. Fasick, of Hockessin, and Anne M. Hobbs, of Wilmington. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Alice Thomas of Wilmington, and Roseanne Lofgren, of Lancaster, Pa.; and his 15 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Church, Gilpin Avenue and Union St., Wilmington, Friday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1096 Old Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19713; or to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.

Judy Ann Carmean,
noted artist
Judy Ann Greer Carmean, 53, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Carmean was born in Seaford, the daughter of the late Isaac Phillip and Margaret Truitt.
She was a well known artist in the area and also worked at Burns Pet Store for eight years. She was a past member of the Sussex County Arts Council. She enjoyed bowing, horseback riding and reading. She loved to help rehabilitate turtles back into the wildlife.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother.
She is survived by her daughter, Dena Cochran and her husband Walter of Hazlehurst, Ga.; three half-sisters, Vicki, Vanessa and Jennifer; two half-brothers, Bobby and Timmy; her stepmother, Marilyn Truitt “Reese;” her fiancé, Maurice Warren of Millsboro; and her grandchildren, Aimee Cochran of Hazlehurst, Ga. and Braedan Cochran.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover DE 19904 or SPCA, 22918 S. DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947, or to the Rehoboth Art League, Youth Programs, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.

Alicia Hundley,
McDonald’s manager
Alicia (Rowe) Hundley, 52, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Lewes, the daughter of the late Jesse and Ruth (Dukes) Rowe. She was a manager for McDonald’s Restaurants, an avid Jeff Gordon and NASCAR fan and enjoyed gardening in her spare time.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jesse, Jeffrey, Michael and Shawn Rowe.
She is survived by her husband, D. Joseph Hundley; a son, Joey Hundley and his wife Katie; a daughter, Tara Corinne Hundley; a brother, Mark and his wife Doreen; two sisters, Peggy Adkins and Stephanie Bower; two grandchildren, McKenzie and Jasmine, and her special canine friend, Roxie.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, where friends may call after noon.
Burial will be in Dagsboro Redmens Memorial Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.

Harold Dwight Walker,
retired from AT&T
Harold Dwight Walker, 76, of Lewes and formerly of Newark, died Sunday Jan. 22, 2006 at the home of his daughter, Melinda Fitzpatrick of Georgetown.
He was born on May 7, 1929, in Johnstown, Pa., son of the late Alvin and Hilda May (Buham) Walker
Mr. Walker was employed by AT & T as a district supervisor in the Wilmington area, retiring in 1982 after 30 years of service.
He enjoyed working outdoors, boating, cooking and he helped to build his former home.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Newark, and the Nur Temple.
He is survived by his wife Jane Vivian (White) Walker; his daughters, Melinda Fitzpatrick and Melissa Walker, both of Georgetown and Cindy Woodring of Long Beach, Calif.; his sons, Dwight Walker of New Castle and Brent Hughes of Anchorage, Alaska; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach, with burial in Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach .

01/24/06

John Franklin Waples,
company general manager
John Franklin Waples, 80, of Rehoboth Beach and formerly of Milford, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Waples was born Sept. 8, 1925 in Lewes, the son of the late George Franklin and Frances Jones Waples.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving his country during World War II.
Mr. Waples was employed for 25 years with Taylor Instruments in Rochester, N.Y., first as an engineer and later promoted to general manager of the company, from which position he retired in 1986.
He was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Rehoboth.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Waples.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Yvonne Scott Waples; two sons, Lee Scott Waples of Concord, N.H. and David George Waples of Bow, N.Y.; and five grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.
Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.

Bertha May Waples,
worked at Edgewater House
Bertha May Waples, 80, of Rehoboth Beach, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in her home after a brief illness.
She was born March 16, 1925, in Baltimore, daughter of the late James and Fannie Ward Wilson.
Mrs. Waples worked at the Edgewater House in Rehoboth Beach for more than 15 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Lawrence Waples, in November 2005.
She is survived by a son, Anton W. Hall of Middletown; a daughter, Sheena Frazier of Rehoboth Beach; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be noon Tuesday in the home of Adonest Hall, 24909 Cannon Road, Millsboro.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.

Donna F. Callaway-Rosenblatt,
registered nurse
Donna Fay Callaway-Rosenblatt, 56, of Harrington died after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Leonardi Clinic, Bad Heilbrunn, Germany.
Mrs. Callaway-Rosenblatt was born in Milford, daughter of Paul S. Callaway of Harrington and the late Phyllis H. Callaway.
She was a registered nurse for Home Health Care Corp. of America. At age 15, she worked at the Parkers Tomato factory. For many years, she cooked on a pilot boat that ran men back and forth from an oil tanker off the coast of Louisiana. She even worked towards, and acquired, her own boat captain’s license. She also served as a chef on a private yacht.
Mrs. Callaway-Rosenblatt loved to travel in her spare time, and enjoyed being a soccer mom when her son was playing soccer. She was an extremely outgoing and well-liked person who was a little hardheaded, and had enough craziness in her to have fun, but above all, she had a giving attitude. When she became one’s friend, one had a friend for life.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Rosenblatt of Lewes; a son, Michael P. Garcia of Harrington; a brother, Paul “Bobby” Callaway of Harrington; and a sister, Beverly C. Geffon of Treasure Island, Fla.
Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday in Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Danese Collins will officiate.
Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.

Samuel M. Allen Jr.,
retired from Acme
Samuel M. Allen Jr., 79, of Lewes, formerly of Ridgewood-Pittman New Jersey, departed this life on Jan. 20, 2006 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 8, 1926, in Woodbury, N.J., son of the late Samuel Martin Allen, Sr. and Luveen (Robinson) Allen.
He retired in 1985 as a meat manager after 43 years with Acme Markets. He had served in the US Army.
He was a member of  the  Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes; American Legion Post 28, Millsboro; Pittman New Jersey and Jefferson Lodge 15 in Lewes. He enjoyed gardening, playing the trumpet, and carpentry, including building one of his previous homes. For many years he  enjoyed piloting his own plane as well as residing on and sailing his own boat with his wife. Most of all he was the best father anyone could want.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jean “Brooks” Allen; his daughters, Barbara Vena of Forked River, N.J. and Linda Dilks of Franklinville, N.J., his sons, Richard Allen of Hunlock Creek, Pa., Robert Allen of Woodstown, N.J. and Thomas Allen of Mullica Hill, N.J., 14 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Masonic services followed by Christian funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with the Rev. Jack Cohen officiating, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, in Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to Bethel United Methodist Church 129 W. 4th Street, Lewes, DE 19958

Joseph J. Gorecki,
retired police officer
Joseph J. Gorecki, 80, of Rehoboth Beach, departed this life on Jan. 21, 2006 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born on Jan. 13, 1926, in Wilmington, son of the late Adam and Kathryn “Brud” Gorecki.
He retired in 1972 after 20 years as a policeman for the city of Wilmington. After moving to Rehoboth Beach, he worked for Family Court in Georgetown for 15 years. He enjoyed working in his garden.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann (Carhart) Gorecki of Rehoboth Beach, his daughter, Eileen Chapman and her husband Michael of Newark; his sons, Emory Edwards of Rehoboth Beach and Brian Edwards of York, Pa.; his granddaughters, Hannah Rose Edwards of Barto, Pa., and Mackenzie Knode of Beaumont, Texas; his brother, John Gorecki of Rehoboth Beach; his sister, Genevieve Zandanowicz of Florida, two devoted friends, Harriett and Dale Magee, and his special companion, his dog Shelli.
Prayer Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until service time. Entombment will be at Henlopen Memorial Park, near Milton.
Contributions are suggested to the Rehoboth Beach Vol. Fire Dept. P.O. Box 327 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-

Mary Jane ‘Buddie’ Lynch,
avid golfer
Mary Jane “Buddie” (Hart) Lynch, 87, of Lewes, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Lewes Convalescent Center in Lewes.
Mary Jane, “Buddie,” was born Oct. 20, 1918, in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the late Chauncey L. and Marian (Kepler) Hart. She and her husband Russ had lived in various cities until he retired in 1975 from Alcoa Aluminum and they relocated to Lewes.
Buddie was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes, and the Rehoboth Beach Country Club, where she was an avid golfer. She also enjoyed boating with her husband, including their trips to Florida where they lived aboard the “Escapade” during the winter months. 
Buddie is survived by her husband of 65 years, J. Russell Lynch, Jr.; two daughters, Carol Ann Roberts of Kilmarnock, Va. and Nancy Massingham of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Memorial  services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 4th & Market Streets, Lewes, with Rev. Jack Cohen officiating. There will be no viewing. Interment will follow in Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Savannah Road, Lewes.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

Joseph B. Dougherty III,
retired from ICI-Atlas
Joseph B. Dougherty III, 73, of Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, at Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury.
Born in Wilmington, Mr. Dougherty was the son of the late Joseph B. II and Catherine C. (Callen) Dougherty. He attended Salesianum School and graduated from William Penn High School. He retired in 1985 as a shipping foreman from ICI-Atlas, where he worked for 28 years. Previously, he was employed by JP Mullins Men’s Wear. He also worked for Sears at Price’s Corner and Delcastle Golf Course, where he was an active member and an avid golfer. A passionate sportsman, he enjoyed fishing and boating, but most of all, spending time with his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary (Matarese) Dougherty, in 1998.
He will be dearly missed by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Sean P. Brennan of Rehoboth Beach; his two treasured granddaughters, Kayla Marie and Darby Rose Brennan; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Bill Hutton of Wilmington; his close friend, Ariadna Clare; two aunts and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Wilmington, with entombment private.
Contributions are suggested to Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation.

Aubrey ‘Joe’ Vandever III,
retired from DuPont
Aubrey “Joe” Vandever III, formerly of Wilmington Manor, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, in the home of Steven and Adele Vandever, his son and daughter-in-law, of Angola.
Mr. Vandever was born Oct. 11, 1917, in the village of Brandywine Springs, to the late Aubrey Vandever Jr. and Margaret V. Braunstein.
As a child, he lived in Wilmington. In his youth, the family lived in Baltimore, Md., Denver, Colo., Ponca City, Okla. and Davenport, Iowa. He graduated from Davenport High School in 1936. The family returned to Wilmington, and Joe soon met his future wife, Helen May Hanby.
Joe went to work with the DuPont Company at the Chamber Works in Deepwater, N.J. in 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941 and was sent to the Seamen’s Home, Philadelphia, Pa. and then to Quonset Point, R.I. Late in January, 1942, he sailed on the USS Tyler, Operation BOBCAT, for the defense of the Society Islands and Australia. Joe also participated in the campaigns of the Solomon Islands, Gilbert Islands and Marshall Islands.
In late 1944, he was sent to the U.S. Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Va. On March 31, he married May in Wilmington. He was going back to the Pacific for the invasion of Japan when that country surrendered and Joe returned to Norfolk, Va. and was honorably discharged from the navy in 1947.
He returned to work for DuPont and retired in 1977.
His wife May passed away March 31, 1995, on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Aubrey was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Wilmington; the Joseph Stahl American Legion Post 30, Wilmington Manor in the 1950s and from 1975 to 1991; he was a life member of the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Department, Oak Orchard-Riverdale American Legion Post 28, and the Rehoboth Beach VFW Post 7447.
Services were held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.

Michael Patterson,
noted pianist
Michael Patterson, 52, a noted choral director, pianist, vocal accompanist and coach who performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2007, at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Va. He had pneumonia and other complications after gall bladder surgery.
Dr. Patterson, who lived in Chevy Chase, Md. and Rehoboth Beach, was the founding musical director of the Congressional Chorus, which started in 1987. The 40-member group of Capitol Hill staffers and other professionals has since performed regularly at the Kennedy Center, White House and elsewhere in Washington.
The chorus sang Dr. Patterson’s composition, “Anthem for a New Age,” at the presidential inauguration of President George H.W. Bush and performed at the first inauguration of Bill Clinton.
In addition to its concert series, the group sings at the annual lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree and was featured in the nationally televised “Christmas in Washington.”
Under Dr. Patterson’s direction, the chorus made two recordings, “Harmony on the Hill” and “Hang a Shining Star.” In addition, he led the chorus and lectured in its annual program of music in D.C. schools.
Dr. Patterson was also associate conductor of the Washington Men’s Camerata and minister of music at Unity Center of Light in Bowie, Md. Earlier, he directed music at churches that included CommUnity on the Hill in Washington.
A well-regarded vocal coach and piano teacher, he taught at Catholic University and Duke Ellington School of the Arts earlier in his career. More recently, he was on the faculty of the Washington Conservatory of Music. He and soprano Nyenpu Bryl Nyomo appeared in a recital last year in Tennessee as part of a Public Broadcasting Corp. television series on music.
Michael Paul Patterson was a native of Camden, N.J., and began playing the piano and singing professionally when he was in high school. While studying for a degree in choral music at Rowan University in Glassboro, N.J., he won the collegiate piano competition of the Music Teachers National Association.
He went on to receive a master’s degree and doctorate in the 1980s, both in piano performance, at Catholic University, where he studied under Bela Nagy. He did additional work at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin and was staff accompanist at American University.
Dr. Patterson performed regularly at Wolf Trap, DAR Constitution Hall, the headquarters of the Organization of American States and at colleges and embassy concert series. He was music director for theatrical productions of the National Players, Hartke Theater, Wooly Mammoth Theatre Co., Arena Stage and the Theater Lab at the Kennedy Center.
Dr. Patterson was once described by “The Washington Post” as “the ideal accompanist, a strong soloist, yet sensitive to the needs of the singer,” and by critic Judy Gruber of the Post as the “incandescent music director.”
He is survived by his partner of seven years, Ron Massengill of Rehoboth Beach and Chevy Chase; his mother, Christine Patterson of Southampton, N.J.; and two sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Church of the Annunciation, 3810 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. Burial will be private.
Contributions are suggested to Washington Conservatory of Music, (Michael Patterson Scholarship Fund), 1 Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816.

Dorothy Lenhoff Godwin,
retired from DuPont
Dorothy Lenhoff Godwin passed away on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006.
She was born March 7, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pa., the eldest daughter of Lacy R. and Gertrude C. Oxendine.
After graduating from Wilmington High School she became a professional model in New York City, N.Y. Dorothy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and after the war, married Joseph A. Lenhoff and had two sons, Joseph A. and Mark J. Lenhoff. She retired from the DuPont Co. with 20 years of service. Dorothy worked as a chief order clerk in the technical library. Dorothy was then married to Raymond B. Godwin and retired to Lewes, where she was active in community affairs such as the Beebe Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and Zwaanendael Club, where she served as president. She will be remembered as a courageous and loving mother who provided education and quality living experiences for her two sons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond G. “Buck” Godwin; her former husband, Joseph A. Lenoff Sr.; her parents; a sister, Elaine Bakhsh Wanstall; and a niece, Diane Wanstall Dixon.
Family members include her two sons, Joseph A. Lenhoff and Mark J. Lenhoff; a sister, Marjorie Kelly-Rinehart; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dorothy will be missed and forever loved by her family and friends
A memorial service was held in the chapel of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
Contributions are suggested to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257.

Margaret Dugan Taylor,
Wilmington business owner
Margaret Dugan Taylor, 90 of Wilmington, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, at the Kentmere Nursing Care Center.
Mrs. Taylor was a homemaker. She graduated from Wilmington High School, class of 1933. She was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, a life member and charter member of Lady Elks #307, and she was co-owner of Dugan’s Liquor store in Wilmington.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William A. Taylor, Sr.; her sons, Dr. William A. Taylor, Jr., and his wife, Evelyn, of Hernando, Fla., Damon T. Taylor, and his wife, Ann, of Wilmington, DE; her daughters, Sara J. Allshouse, of Lewes, Margaret L. Hancock, and her husband, Raymond, of Newark; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, Wilmington, with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1414 King St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or to the Kentmere Nursing Care Center, 1900 Lovering Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806.

Marcella B. Abbott
active in community
Marcella B. Abbott, a longtime resident of Wilmington and Long Neck, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
In addition to raising her family, Mrs. Abbott worked for a number of years for the DuPont Co. and Haveg Industries. She was a lifelong member of Marshallton United Methodist Church, a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Millcreek Fire Co. for more than 50 years, a charter member of the Diamond State Sweet Adelines, and a member of American Legion Post #28 in Millsboro. She was a competitive roller skater in her youth, she loved to travel, and had a unique love of cardinals. She was very outgoing and a real “people person,” who never met a stranger. Most of all, she will be remembered as a very loving person, and a devoted wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her son, Wilmer Abbott III.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Wilmer E. Abbott, Jr.; her sons, William G. Abbott, and his wife, Donna, of Bear, and Bruce Abbott, of Newport; her brothers and sister, Thomas Moore, Joseph Moore and Regina Moore Brainard, all of Wilmington; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, whom she loved very much; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at the Marshallton United Methodist Church, Marshallton, with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19808; or to Marshallton United Methodist Church, 1105 Stanton Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.

Allen Scott Arthur,
retired from GM
Allen Scott Arthur, 79, of Sherwood Park I, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at home, surrounded by his family, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Mr. Arthur retired from GM as an inspector supervisor after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Armstrong Lodge, where he was a 32nd degree mason, and a member of the American Legion. He was an army veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Arthur loved restoring cars and was an avid model car builder. He took great pride in his yard, loved his two black labs, Inky and Bebe, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was predeceased by his son, Allen Scott Arthur; and his sister, Audrey Hayden.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie Jester Arthur; his daughters, Karen A. Weidmann, and her husband, Matthew, of Rehoboth, Gerrianne L. Arthur, and her companion, Jeffrey Barnett, at home; his grandchildren, Carla Hughes, and her husband, James, of Merchantville, N.J., Megan Henly, and her husband, Josh, of Elk Ridge, Md., Lauren Kelley, of San Diego, Calif., James Ryan Kelley, of Milford, Casey Scott Weidmann, of Rehoboth, Heather Gouge and Holly Gouge, both at home, W. Scott Gouge, of Newark; his great grandchildren, Andrew, Evan, Nathan, Aiden and Bridget Hughes, all of Merchantville, N.J., and Amber Cooper and Destiny McIntosh, both at home.
Services were held at the Doherty Funeral Home, Pike Creek, with burial in Hockessin Friends Cemetery, Hockessin.
Contributions are suggested to the ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10138-6804.

Everett Wilson Hall,
horse trainer, driver
Everett Wilson Hall, 71, of Greenwood, died Thursday Jan. 19, 2006 in his residence.
He was born in Seaford, the son of the late Myrtle Hudson and Leslie Wilson Hall. He was a horse trainer and driver for Dillard’s Stables before retiring.
Mr. Hall was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and he served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria “Vicki” Sammons Hall; four sons, Dennis Hall of Ellendale, Gary Hall of Milford, Butch Hall of Greenwood and Buster Hall of Florida; three daughters, Cheryl Morris of Dover, Rhonda Hall of Greenwood and Kim Wyatt of Laurel; two stepchildren, Stacy Oliphant of Georgetown, and Heidi Oliphant of Rehoboth Beach; five sisters, Hazel Thompson of Millsboro, Dorothy Givens of Seaford, Evelyn Burton of Rehoboth Beach, Jeanette Reed of Hurlock, Md., and Betty Cummings, Bethlehem, Md.; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; and best friends, Roland Salmons and Billy West.
Services were held in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King Streets, Seaford.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Road, Salisbury, MD 21803.

Joseph A. ‘Joe’ DeStefano,
retired letter carrier
Joseph A. “Joe” DeStefano, 68, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in his home after a hard-fought battle against an illness.
Mr. DeStefano served his country for eight years in the U.S. Air Force from Athena Air Base in Greece to a tour of duty in Vietnam.
He was a retired Westchester County, N.Y., letter carrier.
He was an active member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Oak Orchard as well as the Vietnam Veterans of America, AmVets, American Legion Post 28 and the Disabled American Veterans. He also was an active member of the Bishop Burk Knights of Columbus and was inducted as a Father Capadono 4th-degree Knight.
Mr. DeStefano was an ardent cook and carpenter. He loved to garden, fish and had an indomitable faith. He possessed a great love of family, friends and country.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and So Young of Millsboro; a daughter, Terrie of Laurel; two granddaughters, Shannon Gotte and Ashley Gotte, both of Laurel; a grandson, Niccolo DeStefano of Millsboro; and his much-loved bearded collie, Midge.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Longneck Road, Millsboro.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25, in Mary Mother of Peace Church, Oak Orchard.

Ruth H. Sanford,
respiratory therapist
Ruth H. Sanford, 72, of Georgetown died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Sanford was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Charles Lee and Florence E. Hoffman Hildebrandt.
Before retiring in 1995, she worked as a respiratory therapist for 10 years at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md.
She loved to read, travel and watch movies, but her greatest love was her grandchildren.
Mrs. Sanford was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Georgetown, and the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by two children, Linda Johnson of Seaford and Bruce Sanford of St. Augustine Fla.; a brother, Charles Hildebrandt of Philadelphia; three grandchildren, Carl Miller of Laurel, Casey Johnson of Lewes and Melissa Sanford of Palatka, Fla.
Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Calvary Baptist Church DuPont Highway in Georgetown. Pastor Richard Blades will officiate.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honors Program, P.O. Box 2680, Canton, OH 44720; or The Arthritis Foundation, Delaware Chapter, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1105, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Margaret M. Ryan,
active church member
Margaret M. Ryan, 85, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at the Healthcare Center at Millcroft.
Mrs. Ryan was a very active member of St. John the Beloved Church.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John J. and Mary Jo L. Ryan of Newark; her grandchildren, Elizabeth L. Ryan of Philadelphia, Pa. and Daniel J. Ryan of Newark; her sister, Patricia Gill of Wilmington; and her brothers, Fr. William Hultberg, OSF of Wernersville, Pa. and Stephen Dycio of Lewes. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul M. Ryan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Ashland.
The family suggests contributions to St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808. Arrangements by
Doherty Funeral Home.