03/11/05

Ada I. Foskey,
Georgetown homemaker
Ada I. Foskey, 93 of Georgetown, departed this life Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
She was born March 2, 1912 at Bethel, daughter of the late Arthur D. Phillips and Allie V. (Moore) Phillips.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and canning. She loved taking care of her family. She was fond of dancing and never missed a Saturday night of dancing with her husband when he was living.
She is survived by a daughters, Carolyn F. Rogers and her husband, Ralph Elliott of Georgetown; daughter-in-law, Janice Foskey Owens and husband, Bill of Georgetown; sister-Eleanor Carmine of Laurel; brother, George Phillips of Laurel; granddaughter Sue Schroeder and her husband John of Lewes; grandson Mark Rogers and his wife Paula of Millsboro; granddaughter Cindy Balas of Georgetown; grandson Jeff Foskey and wife Tina of Millsboro; great-grandsons Travis Rogers, Zachery Schroeder and Jonathan Balas; and a great-granddaughter Lauren Balas.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13, at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 North Bedford St., Georgetown, with Pastor Randy Booth officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Union Cemetery, in Georgetown.
Memorials can be made to American Legion Post # 8 Ambulance Service, PO Box 202, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Queenie L. Nielsen,
retired nurse
Queenie L. Nielsen, 91, of Lewes, died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes.
She was born in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Lilly Carlson Simmonds. She was a nurse. She was also president of Lititia Doll Clubs and Antique Club and was a curator of Paramas Historical Society. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes and associate rector of Medford Episcopal Church in New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her sons, Philip and Timothy, and a daughter, Sharon.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ralph H. Nielsen; four daughters, Patricia and Arlene of Lewes, Jacqueline and her husband, Don, of Lewes and Joanne and her husband, Joe, of Medford, N.J.; two sons, Frederick and his wife, Linda, of Harbeson and David and his wife, Pam, of Vincentown, N.J.; a brother, Martin Simmonds of Auborn, Ind.; 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 12, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 e. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions are suggested to Seaside Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 443, Lewes DE 19958.

Doris M. Carey,
home healthcare worker
Doris M. Carey, 78, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Carey was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children and spending time with her family. Over the years, she had been a home healthcare worker and also worked in the processing department at Swift & Co. During her spare time she enjoyed frequenting yard sales and flea markets. She attended Blackwater Fellowship Church.
Mrs. Carey was preceded in death by her husband, Addison E. Carey Sr.; a grandson, Addison “AC” Carey III; eight brothers; and one sister.
She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Absher of Georgetown; a son and daughter-in-law, Addison Carey Jr. and wife Nancy of Millsboro; five grandchildren, George Bradford Jr., Jeff Bradford, Roger Bradford, Tina Absher and Crystal O’Neal; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 14, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call at noon. Burial will be in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.
Contributions can be made to the funeral home to help defray expenses. The family wishes to acknowledge the loving care given to Mrs. Carey by Delaware Hospice and caretaker Jennie Brown.

Mary Ellen Heacock,
avid bingo player
Mary Ellen Heacock, 63, of Seaford, died Monday, March 7, 2005, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
Mrs. Heacock was born March 13, 1941, in Pottsville, Pa., the daughter of James Bridges of Lewes and the late Irene Bridges.
She enjoyed playing bingo and bowling and had played in the Seven O’clock Express league, where she also served as the league secretary for several years.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Bridges.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Richard Heacock; three sons, Leonard Bridges of Pottsville and James H. Johnson and Christopher R. Varner, both of Seaford; her father; a brother, Robert Bridges of Millsboro; a sister, Louise Kelley of White Haven, Pa.; six grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services and burial will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or a local church. Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.

Robert J. Gold,
owned resort gallery
Robert Gold, 58, died Monday, March 7, 2005, at home after a courageous 17 year battle with brain cancer. He was with friends and family.
Mr. Gold was born in New York City and grew up in White Plains, N.Y. He was a 1969 graduate of Syracuse University. He taught art and elementary education in New York City schools for 13 years. In 1983 he relocated to Potomac, Md., where he worked as an interior designer for 13 years. In 1996, Mr. Gold moved to Rehoboth Beach. He worked for Framehouse Gallery and Peninsula Gallery in Lewes before opening the Coastal Frameshop and Gallery in Rehoboth. Ill health forced the sale of that gallery.
Mr. Gold met his lifetime partner, Larry Hooker, in 1975. Their 30-year commitment was officially recognized by their marriage in Vancouver B.C. in 2003.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Morris Gold, and his nephew, David Greenspan.
In addition to his partner Larry, he is survived by his mother, Doris Diamond, of Palm Beach Fla.; his sister and her husband, Heather and Michael Greenspan of Rockville, Md.; his niece and her husband, Lisa and David Griffith; a great niece, Kendall; a great nephew, Matthew; his loving cousins; Larry’s family; many devoted friends; and his adored dog, Mitzi.
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Home, Kings Highway, Lewes, with burial in Epworth Cemetery in Rehoboth Beach. The family will sit Shiva, receiving guests at Mr. Gold’s residence from 5-7 p.m Friday. March 11.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Highway, #107, Georgetown DE 19947 or to CAMP Rehoboth, 39 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.

Memorial service
set for Sullivan
There will be a Memorial Service for the late Aline Munson Sullivan, beloved sister of Hilda Walton, at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 12, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach.

William D. Shipley,
carpenter
William Douglas Shipley, 58 of Lewes, died at his residence Sunday, March 6, 2005.
He was born Oct. 4, 1946, in Lancaster, Pa . Mr. Shipley had been employed as a carpenter by the ERCO Ceiling Company, Harrington. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and received many medals including the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Good Conduct medal; National Defense Service medal; and the Air Medal with five Oak Leaf Clusters.  Mr. Shipley was an avid fisherman and sportsman and enjoyed kayaking.  He was a member of the American Legion in Lewes.  He was an all around good person and will be greatly missed by many.
He is survived by his wife Glenda Marie Coughlan Shipley; and a brother, Robert Shipley and his wife Cindy of Lancaster, Pa. He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Hazel Gauchaur Shipley and a brother, Danny Shipley.
A Celebration of Life Service was held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Weller Holbrook,
retired purchasing agent
Weller Holbrook of Rehoboth Beach, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington. 
Mr. Holbrook was born May 29, 1922 in Randallstown, Md.
Mr. Holbrook was a former member of Brooklyn United Methodist Church in Baltimore and graduated from the McDonough School in Randallstown, Md.; and he was a member of the Patmos Masonic Lodge.  In 1985, Mr. Holbrook retired as a purchasing agent from the Brush Division of PPG in Baltimore.
Mr. Holbrook is survived by his wife Ruth Collins Holbroo; his son, Guy F. Holbrook and his wife Debra of Reliance; three grandchildren, Joshua, Katie and Clifford Holbrook of Reliance; and one sister Elaine Bolger of Arnold, Md.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jay Holbrook. 
All services are private.  Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
The family suggests contributions be made to Brooklyn United Methodist Church, Pontiac Avenue & 4th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225.

 
Mary G. Williams,
Lewes homemaker
Mary G. Colin Williams, 94, of Lewes died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at her daughters’s home in Lewes.
Mrs. Williams was born in Fredrikstad, Norway and came to America at the age of 19. She settled in Cambridge, Ma. and was one of 13 children born to Knute and Laura Colin of Norway.
She relocated to Lewes 12 years ago and lived with her daughter.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Arline; her husband, Charles J. Simpson of Lewes; her loving son, Edward Banks and his wife Marie of Woburn, Ma.; and her only remaining sister, Ruth Halvorsen of Burlington, Ma.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas F. Banks; and her second husband, Elliot Williams. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her grandchildren, Michael, Lynne, Gayle, Ann, Cheryl, Steven and David. She loved to crochet and knit sweaters for her great grandchildren, Nicholas, Robert, Shepard, David, Isabella, Dylan, Jillian, Sarah and Zachary.
Her favorite pastime was spending time with her companion, her dog Coli. She had a great sense of humor and had a smile for everyone she met.
She was an avid fisherman for many years with her husband Tom in Gloucester, Ma. and she loved the ocean. Our deepest appreciation to the Angels of Hospice, the many paramedics who made frequent visits to our home and to the Gull House and their staff of dedicated personnel who were so kind to our Mom during her days at Gull House. She loved all of you. Her remains will be spread over the fjords of Norway.
Memorial Services will be held Friday March 11, at 10 a.m., at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.   Burial will be private.  Contributions may be made to charity of choice.

Maureen Kentner,
former Lewes resident
Maureen M. Kentner, 84, of Country Meadows, Frederick, Md. and formerly of Lewes, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Kentner.
Born on Nov. 18, 1920 in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Marie Horn Malarkey.
During World War II, she served in the Navy Wave Corps as a surgical technician. She was a loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed golf and was an avid bridge player. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a member of Nimble Fingers in Silver Spring, Md., the Ocean Waves of Lewes and the Piece Makers of Milford.
She is survived by her three children, Eileen K. Long and her husband Richard, of Frederick, Maryann E . McFee and her husband Douglas of Lewes and Jeffery W. Kentner and his wife Pamela of Charlotte, N.C.; seven grandchildren, R. Thomas Long and his wife Laura, Michael Long and his wife Erin, Maureen McFee, Kara McFee and Megan McFee, Beth Kentner and Tracy Kentner; and a great-granddaughter, Macy Marie Long; and a sister, Geraldine Marfurt of Cheektowaga, N.Y.
Graveside services with military honors were held at Arlington National Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21201.

Richard Hadley Fuller,
worked for city of Rehoboth
Richard Hadley Fuller, 82, of Milford, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at his daughter’s Georgetown home.
Mr. Fuller was born in Lawrence, Mass., the son of the late Everett and Mildred Fuller. He was formerly employed with the city of Rehoboth Beach meter department and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Orzel, in 2003.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley M. Fuller; five sons, Richard, Laurence, Robert, Joseph and Christopher; two daughters, Mary Ellen Fuller and Patricia Worpek; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 11, at Our Lady of Good Council Church in Secretary, Md. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South in Millsboro at a later date.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947 or Lady of Good Council Church, P.O. Box 279, Secretary MD 21664.

Daniel C. Moore,
truck driver
Daniel C. Moore, 67, of Dagsboro, died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at home.
Mr. Moore was born in Millsboro, the son of the late Edwin and Dorothy Moore. He was a truck driver with Parker Block Co. in Millsboro for 14 years, and was a member of the National Guard for three years.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; three sons, Daniel C. Jr., Wayne and Steven; a stepson, Keith Marvel; a daughter, Linda Mitchell; a stepdaughter, Virginia Willey; two brothers, Lester and Robert Moore; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 11, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Thatcher Street, Frankford, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Prince George’s Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.

Albert H. “Philip” Martin,
ran Lewes charter boats
Albert H. “Philip” Martin, 75, of Selinsgrove, Pa., died Monday, March 7, 2005, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa.
Mr. Martin was born March 20, 1929, in Snyder County, son of the late Raymond L. and Florence E. Martin Hare. On Dec. 24, 1949, he married Bessie A. Bierly, who survives him.
He attended Selinsgrove High School. In 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and as a fireman second class earned the World War II Victory Medal.
For most of his life he was a supervisor for Bethlehem Steel, retiring after 28 years of service. After his retirement, he chartered his own fishing boat, Dolphin and Dolphin II, in Lewes, until failing health forced him to finally retire in 2003.
He was a life member of DH&L Fire Co. in Selinsgrove.
His greatest passion was hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and her companion, Donna R. Laudenslager and Doc Doom of Syracuse, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip R. and Wendy S. Martin of Selinsgrove; four grandchildren, Chris A. Laudenslager and his wife Lisa of Selinsgrove, Cassi Martin and her fiancé, Jason Marks, Kaitlyn and Kayla Martin, at home; three great-grandchildren, Britni Griffith, Christopher Laudenslager Jr. and Hunter Laudenslager; a sister, Helen Zimmerman of Lewes; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday at the V.L. Seebold Funeral Home, 601 N. High Street, Selinsgrove, Pa.
Contributions are suggested to the American Red Cross, Snyder Co. Chapter, 10 South Main Street, Middleburg, PA 17842.

George A. Gibason Sr.,
DRBA retiree
George A. “Jake” Gibason Sr., 81, of New Castle, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at home.
Mr. Gibason served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was a firefighter with the City of Wilmington for 20 years and later worked as a driver for Brooks Armored Car. More recently he was employed with the Delaware River and Bay authority, retiring after 12 years of service. Mr. Gibason enjoyed traveling and visiting casinos.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen E. Hess Gibason; three children, George A. Gibason Jr. and his wife, Anna Marie, of New Castle, Sandra L. Cooper of New Castle and Alfred E. Gibason of Boca Raton, Fla.; a sister, Audrey J. Johnson of Lewes; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services wee held privately.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205,New Castle DE 19720, or the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Rd., Suite 1, Newark DE 19711.

Richard A. Kennedy,
food and safety inspector
Richard A. Kennedy, 64, of Milford, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Kennedy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed for 34 years with the U.S.D.A. as a food and safety inspector at various plants on the Delmarva Peninsula and in other states, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed surf fishing, camping, square dancing and fellowship at the Milford Diner. He was a member of Carlisle Fire Col in Milford, Milford Elks Lodge 2401, Harrington Moose Lodge 534 and Calvary United Methodist Church in Milford.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Margaret A. Kennedy; a son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Alexandra Gray of Greenwood; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cheryl and Tim Wood of Delaware, Oh., Karen and Erin Chaffinch of Greenwood and Joni Gray of Milton; a sister, Roberta Korona of Magnolia; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nephews; and one niece.
Services wee held at Calvary United Methodist Church with burial in Milford Community Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 S.E. Front St., Milford DE 19963 or Carlisle Fire Col, Milford.

Kathleen G. Hamilton,
interested in art
Kathleen Greenwood Hamilton, 43, of Long Neck, died Saturday, March 5, 2005, at home.
She was born in Bristol, Pa., the daughter of Donald and Barbara Greenwood. Kathy was a 1979 graduate of Maple Point High School in Langhorne, Pa. and attended Millersville University. She was interested in art and photography and was a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter and aunt. She will be sadly missed by all.
She is survived by her husband of 11 years, William “Chip” R. Hamilton; a son, Jeremy; her parents; and brother Donald Greenwood Jr. of Fairless Hills, Pa.
A memorial service will be held at11 a.m., Saturday, march 12, in the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road.
Contributions are suggested to the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., LSA, P.O. Box 631047, Baltimore MD 21263-1047 or www.lupus.org.

03/08/05

Grace Murray Murphy,
Rehoboth resident
Grace Eleanor (Murray) Murphy, 81, of Rehoboth Beach, died at home Monday, Feb. 28, 2005.
Born in Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Murphy and her husband, Donald, moved to Rehoboth Beach in 1949 and resided in the same ocean block home since 1954. In addition to being a homemaker, she was involved in the family’s varied business interests in the resort area. She was a longtime and active member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Rehoboth.
Mrs. Murphy was predeceased by her husband Donald in 2001.
She is survived by her children, Allison Vernon of Rehoboth Beach; Mark Murphy of Newark; and Laura Mitchell of Rehoboth Beach; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m., Friday, March 11, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Contributions may be made in Mrs. Murphy’s name to All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Geneva Pepper Morris,
Lewes shoe store owner
Geneva Waples Pepper Morris, 92, formerly of Lewes, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Minnesota, where she had resided for two-and-a-half years.
She was born Aug. 4, 1912, to the late Emile and Annie Pepper and had was also preceded in death by her husband, Capt. J. Edgar Hopkins Morris, and five siblings, Lena Hall, Charles Pepper, Ruth Pepper, Kline Pepper and Cathryn Sharp, as well as a grandson, Jacob Morris.
She is survived by a daughter, Nicki Carlsten of Enid, Okla. and her husband, Rolf, and their children and grandchildren, Ingrid Carlsten Sadler and husband Brent, Brandon and Eva; Astrid Carlsten Elliott and Lee Elliott, and Grand and Arden; a daughter, Emilie and husband Dean Fitch of Plymouth, Minn. and children Nicholas and Heather Fitch, Lily Fitch, Andrew Fitch, Alec, Bailey and Emma; Gregory and Christine Fitch with Caitlin and Jacob; and son, Jack and his wife, Laura Morris of Richmond, Va. and their children, Julia and Madeline; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Geneva was the youngest of her siblings and grew up on her family farm on what is now Hudson Road in Cool Spring. She attended West Hill School, a one-room country school for the first six grades, and then went into Lewes for grades 7-12. Her father was instrumental in getting a school bus route to serve the area so she was one of the first students to ride the bus into town.
She told of not being sure of herself with the “town kids” until winning a spelling bee during the first week of school and thus gaining confidence. During her teen and young adult years she was an active participant in 4-H. She graduated from Lewes High School at age 16 in 1929 and immediately went to work for the school as a secretary. She had a life-long admiration for Richard Shields, then superintendent, who was her mentor.
Over the next 11 years, she served the school as secretary, “nurse,” detention hall monitor, librarian, and even taught penmanship. For two summers she attended classes at Beacom College in Wilmington and finished her coursework with an A+ average.
Her children were born during the 13-year span of 1939-52. For many years she lovingly cared for them while volunteering at Bethel United Methodist Church, the PTA, Girl Scouts and Lewes Little League. She was a member of the Zwaanendael Women’s Club and Lewes Historical Society.

In 1960, she and her husband bought Scott’s Shoe Store on Second Street in Lewes. It was her project, but also their hope that Capt. Morris could retire from his position as a captain with Sun Oil Company. This was not to be, as he died suddenly in 1963.
Mrs. Morris owned and operated Morris Shoe Store on Second Street and later on Kings Highway for 40 years. Retiring with the closing of the store in 2002 at age 88, she moved to Minnesota to be near family, having lived her first 90 years in the Cape Henlopen School District. She was honored with being selected to be a grand marshal of the Lewes Christmas Parade in 2000.
Plans for memorials, a memorial service and burial in Lewes will be announced at a later date.

Jean Clifton Holleger,
senior center member
Jean Clifton Holleger, 70, of Frederica died Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Country Rest Home, Greenwood.
Mrs. Holleger was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Harbeson, daughter of the late Howard and Delberta Clifton.
She resided in Frederica most of her life. She was a homemaker and in her earlier years had worked for DuPont, in a bank and most recently, in the 1980s, as a dietary aide in a nursing home.
She enjoyed baking, cooking and gardening and also liked to travel and go camping.
Mrs. Holleger was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Frederica, and the senior center in Frederica and was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Frederica Volunteer Fire Co.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Holleger, in January 2005.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Janice and Ken Weiss of Milford and Karen and Rick Sharp of Milton; two sons and two daughters-in-laws, Craig and Debbie Holleger of Lincoln and Richard and Judy Holleger of Harrington; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Holleger, Brian Holleger, Keith Holleger, Heather Holleger, Heidi Holleger, Jennifer Sharp and Nicole Sharp; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, in Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front Street, Milford, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will be in Henlopen Memorial Park near Milton.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, North Bedford Street, Georgetown DE 19947 or to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4, Frederica DE 19946.

Pamela Jane Rogers Heisler,
devoted to family
Pamela Jane Rogers Heisler, 43, of Lewes, died Friday, March 4, 2005, at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes.
Ms. Heisler was born in New London, Conn., the daughter of Daniel and Lois J. Biddle Rogers. She moved to this area in 1976 from Montville, Conn. She loved being outdoors and loved animals of all kinds. She enjoyed horseback riding, reading books and writing. Her greatest loves were her family and being at the ocean.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Duane and Daniel Rogers.
She is survived by her parents, Daniel and Lois Rogers of Milton; three children, Jody Heisler of Lewes, Ray Heisler of Germantown, Md. and Jason Heisler of Silver Spring, Md.; a sister, Madell M. Stark of Lancaster, Pa.; two grandchildren, Christopher M. and Jazmin L. Heisler.
Services were held at Eagles Nest Fellowship Church, Milton, with burial at the convenience of the family.
Contributions are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Delaware chapter, 2 Mill Road, Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19806.

Benjamin H. Beckett,
forklift operator
Benjamin H. Beckett, 77, of Millsboro, died Wednesday, March 2m 2995, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Beckett was born in Frankford to the late Edward T. and Emma Elizabeth McCray Beckett.
He was a forklift operator for Parker Block Company, Millsboro, for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He became a dedicated volunteer at the Christian Storehouse in Millsboro since his retirement.
Mr. Beckett was a lifelong member of Antioch AME Church in Frankford; his activities in the church have included serving in the male chorus and as its president for five years, membership in the Frankford Crusaders for 27 years; member of the Sons and Daughters Chorus for more than 56 years and president for more than 40 years. He also served as a steward and trustee and was named an honorary steward by Rev. Calvin Price. He was chairman of homecoming for many years and served as camp meeting chairman for a number of years. He was the band captain for the praying and singing band.
Mr. Beckett was also a Mason for many years in Prince Hall Lodge 14, and served in different capacities over the years, including district chaplain and grand chaplain, grand chaplain emeritus, honorary grand master. He was a charter member and chaplain of the G. Oscar Consistory 93. He was elevated to the 33rd degree in May 1977, a member and chaplain of the Commander of the Rites, Orient of Delaware.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mildred Houston Beckett; three children, Gloria Duffy of Millsboro; Shirley Beckett Roberts of Bear and Benjamin E. Beckett of Felton; two sons-in-law, William Duffy and Brian Roberts; a future daughter-in-law, Lisa Thomas; five grandchildren, Troy, Leah, Marcus, Melissa and Christopher; a great-grandchild, Tyzhir; three brothers, George, Alexander and Wilson Beckett; a sister, Rachel Houston; brothers-in-law, Harry Houston Sr. and William Beckett; and sisters-in-laws, Ollie Houston, Kathleen Houston and Rosie, Blanche, Laura and Anna Beckett.
Services were held at Dickerson Chapel AME Church, south of Millsboro, with burial in Antioch Church Cemetery, Frankford.
Contributions are suggested to Antioch AME Church Building Fund, Route 3, Box 113, Frankford DE 19945.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Sara D. Reed,
church organist
Sara D. Reed, 91, of Lewes, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the Beebe Medical Center, in Lewes.
She was born in Lewes, the daughter of the late Theodore and Sadie (Thompson) Donovan.
Sara was a homemaker and a lifetime member of the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church of Midway and their church organist for 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Alvin F. Reed in 1987.
She is survived by two daughters, Kay Mullen and husband John of West Grove, Pa. and Bette Phillips and her husband Lou of Lewes; six grandchildren, Gary Futcher, Brenda Phillips, Clint Phillips, Gail Schiefelbein, Greg Mullen and Andrea Robillard; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church, Rehoboth Beach, with burial in adjoining church cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church of Midway, 4470 Highway One, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.

Thelma “Kate” Schmid,
retired nurse
Thelma “Kate” Schmid, 83, of Riverdale, Millsboro, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Schmid was born Sept. 24, 1921, in Green Spring, W.Va.
She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. She was an registered nurse, and had been an active member of the Rehoboth VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by her husband, John P. Schmid; a sister, Anna L. Jackson and her husband Richard of Newark; a brother, Ray E. Brown and his wife Blanche of Pleasanton, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Goodwin of Newark, and Dorothy Schmid of Enterprise, Ala.
Services and burial were private.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.

John Russell “Jack” Dickerson,
retired banker
John Russell “Jack” Dickerson, 58, of Milford, formerly of Harrington, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at home.
Born on Nov. 29, 1946, in Milford, Jack was the son of the late Oscar Russell and Ida E. (Workman) Dickerson. He graduated from Harrington High School and graduated from the Temple Business School with a degree in accounting. He went to work at Farmers Bank in Dover for many years before being transferred to the Wilmington office. Shortly after his transfer, Jack had to retire on disability due to epilepsy, which led to physical and mental complications. In spite of these disabilities, Jack still was an avid chess player and had a high aptitude for math and accounting. He was able to utilize these skills at Crossroads of Milford where he volunteered three days a week.
Jack was a very caring uncle and always had a special soft spot for new babies in the family. He was a very religious man, he loved praying and reading his Bible. Jack was a strong financial supporter of the Billy Graham Ministries. He was an avid walker around Milford and would walk between four and five miles a day. Jack was also an avid collector of Franklin Mint statuary and plates. He enjoyed watching baseball and football games on television and also enjoyed tracking the weather.
He is survived by 2 sisters, Joann D. Everett, of Wyoming and Bonnie Cullen and her husband Frank, of Easton, Pa.; 2 nieces, Kimberly Murtha and her husband Robert, of Smyrna and Kelly Mereider and her husband John, of Dover; three nephews, Russell J. Jarrell, of Dover, Eric Wilber and his wife Katie and Kurt Wilbur and his wife Valerie, all of Lewes; 11 great nieces and nephews, two great-great nieces and nephews; and an extended family of Dr. Robert and Nancy Ricker and their children Cathy, Susan, Ruthie and Roberta.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at the McKnatt Funeral Home, 50 Commerce Street, Harrington where friends may call after 12 noon. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Milford-Harrington Highway, Harrington. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army, 117 S.E. Front Street, Milford, DE 19963.

Willam George Morrison Jr.,
retired engineer
William George Morrison Jr., 83, of Millsboro and formerly of Clayton and Newark, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Green Valley Terrace, Millsboro.
Mr. Morrison was a retired self-employed engineer.
He was born in Marshallton on Sept. 3, 1921, to the late William G. Sr. and Elsie Jarmon Morrison.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bayly Morrison, in 1997.
He is survived by a daughter, Lynette M. Wilson and her husband James of Georgetown; a brother, Paul T. Morrison of Glasgow; three grandchildren, Melinda Wentworth, James Wilson Jr. and William Jonathan Wilson; and three great-grandchildren, Emily Wentworh, Brianna Wentworth and Joshua Wilson.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, at the St. John’s United Methodist Church, S.R. 30, Sprinfield Crossroads, Georgetown.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Charles M. Kaufman,
entrepreneur
Charles M. Kaufman, 71, of Ocean View, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, at the Lewes Convalescent Center.
Charlie was born in Ocean View to the late Lester M. and Helen Johnson Kauffman. An entrepreneur, he was a Realtor, auctioneer, appraiser, retailer and restaurateur. In 1966, he started his real estate career with Anderson-Stokes. In 1973, he and Blake Timmons, his friend and fellow Realtor, founded Ocean View Real Estate. In 1975, Charlie and his son, Robert, started Atlantic Auction Co. In 1994, Ocean View Real Estate was sold to Seacoast Realty. He and his wife, Barbara, also owned and operated Country Wicker Etc., Kauffman’s Crossing Trains and Miniatures and were partners in Bootsie’s Barbecue.
He was a member of the Peninsula Community Church, The Gideons, the Sussex County and National Association of Realtors , the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce, the South Eastern Sussex Rotary Club, the National Rifle Association, the Train Collectors Association and the Shore Line Garden Railroad Club.
He is usvrived by his wife, Barbara L. Kauffman; his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Terry Kauffman of Ocean View; his daughter and son-in-law, Retha K. and Jay Cleveland of Dagsboro; stepsons, Jeffrey C. Wharton of Frankford and Kevin C. Wharton of Ocean View; stepdaughter Beth W. Rogers and her husband Dave of Frankford; two grandchildren, Matthew Kauffman and his wife Megan and RJ Kauffman and his wife Jan; five stepgrandchildren, Meghan, Amber, Kevin Jr. and Chelsea Wharton and Olivia Rogers; and a great-grandson, Trey Kauffman.
Services were held at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, Ocean View, with burial in the church cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Peninsula Community Church, P.O. Box 46, Ocean View DE 19970 or Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 40, Ocean View DE 19970.

Virginia M. Elderdice,
retired teacher
Virginia M. Elderdice, 84, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at Milford Memorial Hospital.
She lived in Salisbury, Md. from 1955 until 2003, when she moved to Brandywine Assisted Living in Rehoboth Beach.
Born in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Harold MacConney and the late Emma Virginia Crowley MacConney. She attended Forest Park High School, and graduated from Towson Teacher’s College. In 1945 she married Robert A. Elderdice, a Salisbury native.
Mrs. Elderdice taught for a number of years at Prince Street School and Salisbury CO-OP Kindergarten. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, where she served on the Vestry and the Women’s Altar Guild, in addition to teaching Sunday school.
Her great love, and the focus of her attention for many years, was Pemberton Hall, the 18th century plantation on Pemberton Drive west of Salisbury. She did historical research on the Handy family, who lived at Pemberton Hall, and was instrumental in the docent training program for the Pemberton Hall Foundation. She received an award from the Wicomico County Historical Society for her dedicated work and research.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Dennis Creasy of Ocean View; her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Laura Elderdice of Marathon, Fla.; a granddaughter, Jennifer E. Grant; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Trujillo, Chelsea Grant, and Maliyah Grant, all of Mt. Airy, Md.; a sister, Charlotte Hall of Westminster, Md.; two nieces, Terry Renahan of Union Bridge, Md. and Sandra DeBritain of Richardson, Texas; and a nephew, Michael Hall of Sykesville, Md.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Elderdice, in 1995.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 9, at 2 p.m., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 115 St. Peter’s Street, Salisbury. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Parish House of St. Peter’s Church. Interment will follow in Parsons Cemetery, Salisbury.
Contributions may be made to Pemberton Hall Foundation, 540 Riverside Drive #2, Salisbury, MD 21801.
Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home, Salisbury.

Dr. J. Allan Bickling,
Healthcare systems manager
Dr. J. Allan Bickling of Rehoboth Beach died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. He was 56.
Dr. Bickling was born July 14, 1948, in Dover, son of Kathryn V. Bickling of Dover and the late James Albert Bickling.
He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving from 1966-1969.
Dr. Bickling earned his bachelor of science degree from Salisbury State University; his master of science from Johns Hopkins University; and his doctorate of public administration from Nova University.
He began his distinguished career of senior management for healthcare systems and other businesses as an assistant dean in the registrar’s office at Chesapeake Community College. In 1976, he became the assistant administrator/treasurer for Shore Memorial Hospital in Easton, Md.
He was a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, achieving his Fellow Status, Hospital Financial Management Association and the American Management Association. He was an associate adjunct professor for the University Of Baltimore and adjunct professor with Chesapeake Community College.
Among his other numerous posts in civic and healthcare organizations, he was a board advisory member for University of Maryland and a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Area Health Education Council, the Tri-County Board, a certified Lay Leader for the United Methodist Church and the Crisfield Elks 1044. He also served on the Governor’s Commission for Diabetes.
He is survived by wife, Carolyn Ann (Swann) Bickling, whom he married on March 24, 1967; a daughter, Enid Bickling of Eden, Md.; his mother, Kathryn V. Bickling of Dover; and a brother, Timothy Bickling of Elkton.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Greensboro, Md., where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro, Md.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, PO Box 57, Greensboro, DE 21639; or Chesapeake Community College, PO Box 8, 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, Md. 21679.
Arrangements by Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro.

Lucille M. Talley Green,
devoted church member
Lucille M. Talley Green, 92, passed away at Forwood Manor February 28, 2005.
Lucille was born in Wilmington, to the late Amos and Jennie Miller Talley. She was the wife of the late George E. Green, whom she married in 1956. Mrs. Green was a former member of Grace Episcopal Church and was a member of Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church. She also was a member of Sellers Senior Center. Lucille enjoyed playing bingo, pinochle, and was an avid Bowler.
Survivors include three daughters, Jane M. Potter of Wilmington, Helen L. Mechell of Lewes and Lois A. Shannahan of Jacksonville, Fla.; 2 stepsons, George and Gary Green; 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. Lucille was predeceased by 1 brother; and 2 sisters.
Relatives and friends are invited to Lucille’s Life Celebration, 11 a.m. to noon Friday, March 4, followed by a funeral service at noon at Beeson Memorial Services, 412 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Interment will be in Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Contributions in Lucille’s memory may be made to Sellers Senior Center, 500 Duncan Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809

Rose Lee Vickers,
retired from Conagra
Rose Lee Vickers, 73, of Milford, died Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Harrison House, Georgetown.
Mrs. Vickers worked for Townsend’s Inc. in Millsboro, Perdue, Inc. in Milford and Conagra in Milford, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Harvest Temple Church, Delmar.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Vickers, in 1985.
She is survived by four sons, Stanford Vickers of Ellendale, Larry Dorsey and Tommy Dorsey, both of Clayton and George Vickers of Dover; six daughters, Minnie Dorsey, Brenda Dorsey and Pecolia Dorsey, all of Milford, Carolyn Watson of Millsboro, Judy Vickers of Laurel and Florence Dorsey of Dover; four brothers, Alfred Dorsey of Millsboro, Chester Dorsey of Scotchplains, N.J., Ivory Hopkins of Harbeson and Nathan Hopkins of St. Riley, Kan.; five sisters, Melissa Dorsey of Ellendale, Phyllis Lewis, Regina Taylor and Lavolia Hopkins, all of Millsboro, and Stephanie Dukes of Georgetown; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will beheld at 1 p.m., Friday, March 11, at Pilgrims Ministry of Deliverance Church, Rt. 113, south of Georgetown, where friends may call at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery, Selbyville. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Bruce W. Donovan,
self-employed carpenter
Bruce W. Donovan, 56, of Bethany Beach, passed away at home Saturday, March 5, 2005.
Mr. Donovan was born in Milford, the son of Georgia Evans Donovan of Milton and the late Leighton Donovan. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years. He graduated from Milton High School and was a member of Milton Wesleyan Church, Millville Volunteer Fire Co. and former member of the Bethany Beach Volunteer Fire Co. He was a member of Delaware Seashore Preservation Foundation and Friends Society, American Lighthouse Foundation and Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Caragliano Donovan of Bethany Beach; six children and their spouses, Tracey and Joseph Pawley of Wilmington, Philip Oneschuk and Melody Page of Selbyville, Jan and R.J. Kauffman of Millville, Leigh Ann and Dave Luscan of Rehoboth Beach, Victoria Robinson and James Morris of North East, Md. and Sean Donovan of Rehoboth Beach; three grandchildren, Markie Brandner, Corey Oneschuk and Trey Kauffman; a sister, Jeanne D. Roney of Franklinville, N.J.; a niece, Katie Roney of Franklinville and a nephew, Jonathan Roney of Franklinville.
Services will be held at p.m., Thursday, March 10 in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call at 5 p.m. Burial will at the convenience of the family.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 Dupont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19947, or Millville Volunteer Fire Col. P.O. Box 62, Millville DE 19970.