04/29/05
Baron Q. Joseph
native of Lewes
Baron Q. Joseph, 46, of Harbeson, died Monday April 25, 2005, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Lewes, the son of the late Victor and Billie Jean (Baker) Joseph.
Baron excelled in many things in his life; if he was going to do it he was giving it his all. From his younger years in which he knew how to go out and live it up, to joining the National Guard, which truly started his way to maturity. With his eldest brother giving him advice as to how to succeed in the military life and Baron’s thirst for succeeding, he had the honor to be squad leader and class president.
Soon after returning from the guard, Baron started his career working for his father-in-law who got him started in being - in many people’s opinion - one of the best backhoe operators in Sussex County. He had the ability to dig on grade by eye, accurately and fast. In later years, he started his own backhoe business.
He had the gift of gab and to make people laugh, so if you met Baron Joseph once you were likely to remember him. He fathered two very beautiful, strong, talented, special girls, whom he loved dearly, his greatest accomplishment.
His love of deer hunting gave him many hours of enjoyment in the woods and filled his walls with mountings. He grew up with a very close family that spent many times together singing and guitar playing. From his mother. brothers and sister, to aunts and uncles and many cousins they can sing in such a way that puts tears to your eyes. He recently perfected his ability to do the same, enjoying many nights at local VFWs and American Legions, singing for a lot of new friends.
Baron is survived by his wife, May Lou (Howard) Joseph; two daughters, Billie Jean and Lisa Marie Joseph; two brothers, Scott Allan and Mark A. Joseph; a sister, Karen Smith; two stepbrothers, Morris and Mike Sockriter; in-laws, George Howard, Mary Farber, Shirley and Ned Mihm, John Howard, Kathy Rogers and her family; 10 nieces, eight nephews, five great-nieces, and eight great-nephews; two young men he thought of as his own, Marcus and Michael “J.R.” O’Neill; a very dear friend, Lois Sasada; and her son Kevin Lynch; and many other close family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 30, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Millsboro, where friends may call Friday evening, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Harbeson Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society, Sussex County Unit, Post Office Box 163, Salisbury, MD. 21805.
Wilson Eugene “Gene” Boyles,
professional bus, truck driver
Wilson Eugene “Gene” Boyles, 78, of Long Neck and formerly of Pennsylvania, died Monday, April 25, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Gene was born Oct. 24, 1928 in Richboro, Pa., the son of the late Perry and Reta Post Boyles.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Intrepid and the USS Missouri. He was a professional truck and charter bus driver for various companies for more than 55 years and was also a trainer and instructor in this field. He was a member of American Legion Post 28.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jacquelyn M. Boyles; five children, Cheryl, Cynthia, John, Gary and Beth; a granddaughter, Melissa; and his dog, Shelby.
He will be greatly missed by his family, neighbors and friends.
Memorial services were held at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
Contributions are suggested to the SPCA, Sussex chapter, 326 S. DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.
J. Kermit Jackson,
union carpenter
J. Kermit Jackson, 78, of West Chester, Pa. and formerly of Millsboro, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Park Lane at Bellingham in West Chester.
Mr. Jackson was a self=employed carpenter as well as a union carpenter for many years, working in the Philadelphia and surrounding area.
He was born Oct. 3, 1926, in Millsboro to the late Samuel H, and Mary Morris Jackson. He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, Media, Pa. and was a former member of Harmony U.M. Church in Millsboro and the Tindley Temple M.E. Church in Philadelphia, where he was a member of the choir.
He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a graduate of Delaware State University in Dover with a bachelor’s degree in biology. Also, he was a former member of the Dra Mu Opera Company in Philad3elphia.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Katherine Church Jackson; two sons, James Kermit Jackson of Media, Pa. and Quentin Winfield Jackson of Phoenixville, Pa.; two daughters, Karen J. White, MD of Mullica Hill, N.J. and Gwendolyn Hope Jackson of Philadelphia; a brother, S. Herman Jackson of Millsboro; a sister, Arrie J. Harrison of Millsboro; five grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by brothers Preston and Hersel Jackson and a sister, Helen J. Harmon.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 1, at the Harmony YU.M. Church, Route 24, east of Millsboro, where friends may call at 1 p.m. The Rev. Claudia Waters will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Harmony U.M. Church, 27262 John J. Williams Hwy., Millsboro DE 19966, or the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 625, Georgetown DE 19947. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Harvey L. Berry,
repair business owner
Harvey L. Berry, 84, of Lewes, died Friday, April 15, 2005.
Mr. Berry was born June 9, 1920, and raised in Port Norris, N.J., where his family owned and operated an oyster business. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and settled in Philadelphia after the war.
Mr. Berry worked as a garage foreman at the “Philadelphia Inquirer” before moving to Delaware in 1961, where he established his own small engine repair business in the Oak Orchard Angola area.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jeanette Berry, I 1996.
He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Ann Lafferty of Rehoboth Beach; a granddaughter, Donna Ray Berry of New Bern, N.C.; a grandson, Michael William Lafferty of Rehoboth Beach; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Herman Berry Sr., Harold Hickman, Glendon Berry, Don Berry Sr. and Phil Berry; a sister, Janet Faye Hickman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was loved by all and had many “adopted kids and grandkids” who cared for him and will miss him greatly.
Memorial services will be at noon, Friday, April 29, in the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road. Burial will be private.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
Eva Amelia Norwood,
domestic worker
Eva Amelia Norwood, 91, of Lewes, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Norwood was born Dec. 5, 1913, in Lewes, to the late James E. and Emma Dell Morris.
Mrs. Norwood was a homemaker and a domestic worker, serving many families in the area. She was the oldest surviving charter member of Israel United Methodist Church in Lewes, the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 10638 in Millsboro and a member of Cape Henlopen Senior Center in Rehoboth Beach.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Elwood “Duck” Norwood.
She is survived by a son, Tomas E. Norwood of Lewes; four daughters, Deborah Y. Norwood and Marian E. Norwood, both of Dover, Trudy N. Jackson of Millsboro and Betty J. Streett and her husband, William, of Milton; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, May 2, at Israel United Methodist Church near Lewes, where friends may call at 11 a.m. Friends ,ay also call at the church from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday, May 1. Pastor Thomas Johnson will officiate.
Burial will be in Israel Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
04/26/05
Reed Van Petten,
owned Surfside Arcade
Reed Van Petten, 93, died Feb. 25, 2005, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.
He was born in Chicago, Ill., where he met and married his wife, Mary, who preceded him in death.
He was a World War II veteran serving in South Pacific. He started his career in the coin machine business after the war in 1948 at the Toronto Exhibition in Canada. He moved to Virginia Beach, Va., from 1957 to 1977 and opened an arcade at Seaside Amusement Park.
Since 1977, he was the owner and operator of Surfside Arcade located at Delaware Avenue and the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. The business is still maintained by Russell Van Petten and William McClure.
He is survived by his only son, Russell, and daughter-in-law Lilly Van Petten of Jensen Beach, Fla.
A memorial celebration will be Wednesday, May 4. The family suggests sharing stories and memories of personal experiences with Reed. Friends may call or contact Russell at 227-8207
Goldia Simpler Maloney,
former Rehoboth resident
Goldia Simpler Maloney, 87, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, in Petaluma, Calif.
She was born in 1947 in Rehoboth, daughter of Joseph Roland Simpler and Amanda Downing Simpler. She graduated from Rehoboth High School and married James S. Maloney of Georgetown in 1938 and moved to Wilmington where they lived for many years. After retiring, they moved back to Rehoboth Beach and then to Bonita Springs, Fla. Following her husband’s death, she moved to Sonoma County, Calif., in 2000. She loved her home and family and especially enjoyed the friends she made in Florida.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Kay of Petaluma; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pam of Alamo, Calif.; a granddaughter and her husband, Caryn and Mark; and great-grandsons Anthony and Brendan, all of Sacramento; a brother and sister-in-law, J. Raymond and Irene of Rehoboth; her brothers-in-law Raymond E. Wilson and Ralph DeLoy, both of Rehoboth; and many nieces and nephews.
At her request, no services were held. Contributions are suggested to animal welfare organizations or hospices in her memory.
Anthony R. Pasukonis,
retired carpenter
Anthony Robert Pasukonis, 81, of Lewes, died suddenly Monday, April 18, 2005, at White Clay Creek, near Wilmington, while trout fishing.
He was born July 25, 1923, in Garwood, N.J., to the late Anthony and Petronella “Yaunch” Pasukonis, both formerly of Garwood, via Lithuania.
Anthony worked his entire life as a carpenter in the home building industry. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was a veteran of World War II, in which he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 as an aviation metalsmith first class.
He is survived by his wife, Florence E. Vorndran Pasukonis, to whom he was married for 56 years; a son, John, and his wife, Miri, of Rumson, N.J.; a daughter, Patricia, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and four granddaughters, Nicole of Rumson, Mich., and Kathleen, Colleen and Angelique of Grand Rapids, Mich.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 14, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Pastor Randy Booth will officiate.
The family suggests donations be made to a charity of choice.
Adelaide F. Heckman,
devoted church member
Adelaide “Nana” Francis Heckman, 97, of Middletown, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the Silver Lake Center in Dover.
Mrs. Heckman was born and raised at The Liston’s of Taylors Bridge, was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and also attended the Bethesda United Methodist Church in Middletown. She was the oldest living member of Bethesda, and was referred to as the icon of the church by the Rev. Isabel Gardner.
Her husband, Ira A. Heckman, preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth S. Sheats of Lewes; three grandsons, Leland Sheats of Clayton, Law J. Sheats and his wife, Katie, of Millville and Julian J. “Chip” Sheats and his wife, Joanna, of Warwick, Md.; and seven great grandchildren, Zachary, Daniel, Lauren, Michael, Calley, Morgan and Savannah.
The funeral service was April 23, at the Bethesda United Methodist Church in Middletown. Interment was be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Middletown, DE 19709.
Edward J. Koinskie Sr.,
Elks past executer ruler
Edward J. Koinskie Sr., 74, of Lewes, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford.
He was born June 11, 1930 in Maysville, Pa., to the late John and Mamie “Metracavage” Koinski. Mr. Koinskie formerly attended St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church. He had worked 30 years for the former Philadelphia Electric Company retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the Cape Henlopen BPOE Elks Lodge 2340, where he was a past executer ruler. He had also served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife Pauline “Wolski” Koinskie; his daughter, Denise Honaker of Smyrna; his son, Edward J. Koinskie Jr. of Greer, S.C.; two sisters, Beatrice Fisher of Morton, Pa., and Elizabeth Cuttic of Roselle, N.J.; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 26, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where Elk services will be he at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, at St. Jude The Apostle Church on Route 1 at Five Points. Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 North Lake View Ave., Chicago, IL 60614; or to Bayhealth Milford Medical Center, 21 West Clarke Ave., Milford, DE 19963.
Send online condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Marie Essington Kohler,
ardent bowler
Marie Essington Kohler of Millsboro, 89, died Thursday, April 21, 2005, in Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home, Millsboro.
Mrs. Kohler was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies, one of six children. She came to the United States at the age of 5 and resided in the New Jersey area. After she married her husband, they lived in Nutley, N.J.
She loved reading, crossword puzzles and major league baseball, particularly the Yankees and the Mets. She also enjoyed bowling and was on a bowling league until she was 70 years old. She also was a former youth bowling instructor at the Cardinal lanes in Nutley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Francis “Chick” Kohler; and a son, Lawrence.
She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Marjorie and Robert Cameron, Nancy and James Parramore and Norma Jean Phillips; a son and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Carolyn Kohler; six grandchildren, Billy Parramore, Bobby Parramore, Jody Trinchet, Christie Zawtocki, Laura Kohler and Christopher Kohler; and seven great-grandchildren, Laurren Parramore, Rabekah Parramore, Auston Parramore, Camden Parramore, Clare Trinchet, Ryan Trinchet and Stephanie Zawtocki.
Services were held April 23 in the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue, Ocean View.
Burial will be private.
Willis A. Smith Jr.
Boy Scout supporter
Willis A. Smith Jr. of Millsboro, 60, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, after being stricken, apparently with a heart attack, while working on a project at the Henson Scout Reservation near Sharptown, Md.
Mr. Smith was born in Trenton, N.J., son of Marian V. Walther Smith of Millsboro and the late Willis A. Smith Sr.
He was the co-owner and operator of Middlesex Building and Roofing Supply, a family owned business in Millsboro, for the past 30 years.
Mr. Smith was a member and trustee of Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro, and was assistant scoutmaster with Boy Scouts of America Troop 89, Millsboro, and a former member and past president of the Millsboro Fire Company.
He is survived by his mother, Marian V. Walther Smith of Millsboro; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen S. and Mike Delp of Felton, Deneen M. and Mark Rowe of Georgetown and Lena Eaton of Lewes; his friend and companion, Ann W. Wolter of Millsboro; his former wife, Kathleen Smith of Millsboro; a sister, Viola McLaughlin of Dover; and three grandchildren, Erin Rowe, Eric Rowe and Ashley Eaton.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.
Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, April 28, in Grace United Methodist Church, Church and Morris streets, Millsboro, where friends also may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Rob Townsend will officiate.
Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Grace United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966; or to Millsboro Hut Inc., PO Box 51, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Evelyn S. Evensen,
Dover volunteer
Evelyn S. Evensen, 90, of Dover, died Saturday, April 23, 2005, at Bay Health Medical Center, Milford.
Mrs. Evensen was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Samuel and Emma (Anderson) Nielson. She was a homemaker, and had served as a volunteer at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Evensen in 1974.
She is survived by two nephews, Arnold R. Olsen of Dover and Robert Olsen, of Georgetown; three great-nephews and four-great nieces.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday April 28, at Union Cemetery, Georgetown. There will be no viewing. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Georgetown.
Online condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Mabel C. Hughes,
centenarian
Mabel C. Hughes, 103, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, April 22, 2005, at her residence.
She was born on Feb. 13, 1902 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late John Cregg and the late Anna (Howell) Cregg.
In 1942 she moved to Rehoboth Beach with her beloved husband, the late William Hughes.
Services and interment were private.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
04/22/05
Memorial service set
for Geneva P. Morris
The life of long-time Lewes resident, Geneva Pepper Morris, who died in Minnesota March 5, 2005, at the age of 92, will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, April 29, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Fourth Street in Lewes.
Interment of her ashes will be at Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 9:30 a.m., April 29.
Nancy B. Thoroughgood,
loved horses, worked at Capriotti's
Nancy B. Thoroughgood, 48, of Georgetown, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Nancy was born May 12, 1956 to James “Sparky” and Barbara “Butz” Thoroughgood.
Ms. Thoroughgood was employed by Capriotti’s Sub Shop. Nancy loved the outdoors, she worked with bird dogs, she was an avid hunter and she enjoyed riding motorcycles.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is survived by her young son, George Marker of Lewes; a step-sister, Suzanne Adair of Washington, D.C.; a stepbrother, William White of Gaithersburg, Md., and her closest companion, Keith Stockton.
Funeral services will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, at 3 p.m., Friday, April 22, with Pastors David Monroe and Jack Abel officiating.
Friends may call one hour earlier. Interment will follow at All Saints Episcopal Cemetery in Angola, DE.
Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Jay Gray Sipple,
retired state trooper
Retired Delaware State Police Lt. Jay Gray Sipple, 60, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at home with his family by his side.
Mr. Sipple was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Milford, the son of the late Howard L. and Mary Fisher Sipple.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and retired in 1994 as a lieutenant with the Delaware State Police, having served on the force for 23 years.
Jay enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing, but his greatest joy was entertaining his grandchildren. Mr. Sipple was a member of Jefferson Lodge No. 15 A.F.&A.M. of Lewes and a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church of Milton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred W. Sipple.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna B. Sipple; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jana R. and Michael Simpler of Milton, Kristina and Tyler Whitman of Lincoln and Kelly and Robert Cykosky of Millville; a brother and sister-in-law, Howard L. Jr. and Louise Sipple of Greenwood; four grandchildren, Zachary and Wyatt Simpler and Jeremy and Emily Whitman; and two very special others, his dog, Kang, and his cat, Sam.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 22, at Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 North Church St., Milford, where friends may greet the family after 9:30 a.m. Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions to the Bayhealth Foundation, 640 S. State St., Dover DE 19901.
Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.
Georgia E. Waples,
Milton homemaker
Georgia E. Waples, 88, of Milton, died of natural causes Thursday, April 14, 2005, at Lewes Convalescent Center.
A native of Milford, Mrs. Waples was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Waples; a daughter, Dorothy Powell; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and all of her sisters and brothers.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Georgianna and Henry Jackson of Milford; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and a great-nephew.
Services were held in Community Pentacostal Church of God, Houston, with burial in Old Hickory Cemetery, Slaughter Neck.
Harvey L. Berry,
owned repair business
Harvey L. Berry, 84, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Friday, April 15, 2005.
Mr., Berry was born June 9, 1920 and raised in Port Norris, N.J., where his family owned and operated an oyster business.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, and settled in Philadelphia after the war.
He worked as a garage foreman at the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper before moving to Delaware in 1961 where he established his own small engine repair business in the Oak Orchard/Angola area.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette, of 55 years, who passed away in 1995.
He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Ann Lafferty of Rehoboth Beach; a granddaughter, Donna Ray Berry of New Bern, N.C.; a grandson, Michael William Lafferty of Rehoboth Beach; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Herman Berry Sr., Harold Hickman, Glendon Berry, Don Berry Sr. and Phil Berry; a sister, Janet Faye Hickman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was loved by all and had many “adopted” kids and grandkids who cared for him deeply and will miss him greatly.
A memorial service will be held at noon, Friday, April 29, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck, Millsboro, with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Veterans Memorial Hospital Cemetery South, 26669 Patriot’s Way, Millsboro DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
Jane W. McCallister,
museum worker
Jane Worrall McCallister, 63, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, peacefully at home.
Mrs. McCallister was born Nov. 8, 1941, in Kennett Square, Pa., daughter of the late Thomas B. and Rachel Worrall. She graduated from Penn Hall, Chambersburg, Pa., and also attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. She lived in Glenside, Pa. until she and her husband, Carol, built their home in Parkwood, Wilmington, where they raised their three sons. Jane worked for 16 years in her home, caring for her family as no one else could. Although holding numerous work positions thereafter, her last and favorite was the Delaware Museum of Natural History, where she was membership manager.
Of her many talents, Jane enjoyed sewing most of all and made various items, mostly for children and for sale in the museum gift shop. She will be remembered as a loving wife, a caring mother and our best friend. Her spark and zest for life touched many in too few years.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Carl “Tip” McCallister; her three sons, Brian W. McCallister and his fiancée, Joy E. Gamble of Bryn Mawr, Pa., Eric W. McCallister of Stratham, N.H. and Keith N. McCallister of Cody, Wyo.; and a brother, Thomas Worrall Jr. of Angola By The Bay, Lewes.
Memorial services were held with burial in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square.
Contributions are suggested to the Delaware Museum of Natural History, c/o R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 West Main Street
Hazel W. Dunning,
Denton homemaker
Hazel W. Dunning, 73, of Denton, Md., died Sunday, April 17,, 2005, at The Pines Genesis Elder Care.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Wayman Jr. and Richard Wayman.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene B. and Ulysses Bellamy of Denton; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary A. Sr,. and Sheila Dunning of Easton; a sister, Naomi Thomas of Ridgely; a brother and sister-in-law, Leon F. and Ann Wayman of Ridgely; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Ball of Lewes and Eleanor Wayman of Denton; a devoted friend, Thomas Dawson; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 22, ar Bell’s Chapel AME Church, Tuckabhoe Road, Denton. Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 23, in the church. Arrangements by Minus Funeral Home, Dover.
Mary Jane Miller,
Milton homemaker
Mary Jane Miller, 73, of Sylvan Acres, Milton, died of cancer Monday, April 18, 2005.
Mrs. Miller was born in Ralphton, pa., the daughter of the late Cloyd and Margaret Schaffer. She moved to Delaware 17 years ago from Baltimore.
Mrs. Miller was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church of Somerset, Pa., and had volunteered each week at the St. Martin’s Barn Thrift Shop in Ridley, Md.
She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Merle Miller; a son, Randy Miller of Milton; three sisters, Alice Stayrook of Somerset, Esther Pluta of Palm Bay, Fla. and Patricia Moskey of Jennerstown, Pa.; and a brother, Glenn Schaffer of Clearwater, Flla.
Services were held at Short Funeral Services, Milton. Contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury MD 21803-0163.
Craig D. Anderson,
carpenter
Craig D. “Cowboy” Anderson, 54, of Millsboro, died Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Anderson graduated from Dulany High School in Baltimore, Md. and attended a local community college. He was employed as a carpenter for several companies in Maryland before moving to Delaware in 1987. He and his brother, Jeff, started their own construction business. he was a skilled craftsman with wood and leather.
He married Karen Wagner in 1972 and had two children and was subsequently married to Georgeanna Ziegler. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and cooking. He loved country music and played the guitar and mouth organ.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce MacCallum Anderson; a beloved nanny, Helen D. Newton MacCallum; his father and fiance, Carl G. Anderson and Ollie James; a daughter, Abigail Anderson; a son, Jason Anderson; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jeffery Anderson of Millsboro and Glenn and Ann Anderson of Jarretsville, Md.; a sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Tim Talbot of Long Green, Md.; three uncles and their spouses, Robert O. Sr. and Mary Anderson of Parkville, Md.; Normal and Peggy Anderson of Millsboro and Grandville and Faye MacCallum of Annapolis, Md.; two aunts, Mariam MacCallum of Virginia Beach, Va. and Geraldine Smith of Lewes; two nieces, Rebecca Talbot and Allie Talbot; two nephews, Timmy Talbot and Tyler Anderson; and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 23, at Conley’s Chapel Methodist Church, Robinsonville Road, Lewes.
Kenneth W. Bradley
delivered flowers for Windsor's
Kenneth W. Bradley of Rehoboth Beach died Tuesday morning, April 19, 2005, as the result of injuries suffered from a fall Monday afternoon April 18.
Kenneth was born in Renova, Pa. and moved to Rehoboth Beach from Washington, D.C. as a year round resident in 1980, following 10 years as a weekend commuter. His career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture spanned 32 years, starting with the U.S. Forest Service and working in a number of states as a forest ranger.
He transferred to the Secretary’s Office of Personnel and was instrumental in the development and installation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s first integrated automated personnel payroll system. This system is now utilized government-wide. He received an undergraduate degree in forestry from Penn State and an MBA from Harvard University.
He loved the small-town flavor of Rehoboth Beach and upon retiring from his “real” job, enjoyed the camaraderie and diversity of area residents by delivering flowers for Windsor’s Florists.
Kenneth loved to travel, never met a stranger and never let a day go by without relishing the simple joys of life. He was a patient man and often said to Dee, “Slow down – we have lots of time.” He loved a good crossword puzzle, enjoyed a nine-hole round of golf and was thrilled when he broke 55.
Those missing him deeply include his best friend and wife, Dee Bradley; daughters Anne Rawson and Betty Bradley of western North Carolina; his sister, Betty Gerber, and her husband, Don, of Oxford, Oh.; and nephew Steven Gerber, and wife, Cindy, of Fishers, Ind.; as well as countless friends.
Contributions are suggested to the SPCA of Sussex County, 326 S. Dupont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19947, or the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.
Anthony R. Pasukonis,
retired carpenter
Anthony Robert Pasukonis, 81, of Lewes, died suddenly Monday, April 18, 2005, at White Clay Creek, near Wilmington, while trout fishing.
He was born July 25, 1923 in Garwood, N.J. to the late Anthony and Petronella "Yaunch" Pasukonis, both formerly of Garwood, via Lithuania.
Anthony worked his entire life as a carpenter in the home building industry. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was a veteran of WW II where he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942 to 1946 as an Aviation Metalsmith 1st Class.
He is survived by his wife, Florence E. Vorndran Pasukonis, to whom he was married for 56 years; a son, John, and his wife, Miri, of Rumson, N.J.; a daughter, Patricia, of Grand Rapids, MI; and four granddaughters, Nicole of Rumson and Kathleen, Colleen and Angelique of Grand Rapids
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Pastor Randy Booth will officiate.
The family suggests donations be made to a charity of choice.
Adelaide "Nana" Francis Heckman,
devoted church member
Adelaide “Nana” Francis Heckman, 97, of Middletown, passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at the Silver Lake Center in Dover.
Mrs. Heckman was born and raised at "The Liston's" of Taylors Bridge, was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and also attended the Bethesda United Methodist Church in Middletown. She was the oldest living member of Bethesda, and was referred to as the "Icon of the Church" by Rev. Isabel Gardner.
Her husband, Ira A. Heckman, preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth S. Sheats of Lewes; 3 grandsons, Leland Sheats of Clayton, Law J. Sheats and his wife, Katie, of Millville and Julian J. "Chip" Sheats and his wife, Joanna, of Warwick, MD; and 7 great grandchildren, Zachary, Daniel, Lauren, Michael, Calley, Morgan and Savannah.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, at the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Middletown. Friends may call from 10:30-11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 116 E. Main St., Middletown, DE 19709.
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Margery Ann Ramirez,
retired nurse
Margery Ann Ramirez, 67, of Lewes, formerly of Gaithersburg, Md., died peacefully at home Sunday, April 17, 2005, in the arms of her loved ones.
Marge retired from nursing and moved to Rehoboth Beach from Gaithersburg, Md. in 2000, where she enjoyed an active life of traveling, golf, volunteering at Beebe Medical Center, bowling, caring for her pets, and sharing love and laughter with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Dorothy Rohwedder; and her husband Dr. Hector Ramirez.
Marge is survived by her children, Linda Ramirez of Baltimore, Md.; Pati Jameson of Bristow, Va.; and Richard Ramirez of St. Louis, Mo.; her grandchildren, Marta Ramirez, Emi Ramirez, Laura Jameson and Sean Jameson; and her loving and beloved companion, Charles Whitmore of Georgetown.
Funeral Services will be Thursday April 21, at 11:00 a.m., at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961, Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Friends may also call Wednesday, April 20, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, PO BOX 163, Salisbury, MD 21803
Condolences may be emailed to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Virginia Wyatt Baker,
retired teacher
Virginia Wyatt Baker, 86, formerly of Rockland, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at the Methodist Country House in Wilmington, her residence since 1998.
Mrs. Baker was a native of Lewes and lived there until her marriage to Charles S. Baker Sr., who preceded her in death in 1995 after 53 years of marriage. A 1936 graduate of Lewes High School and a 1940 graduate of the University of Delaware, she was a teacher in the Alfred I. duPont School District and a substitute teacher at the Greenville Elementary School. Mrs. Baker was an active member of Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church and had served as both a deacon and an elder.
She is survived by three children, Suzanne B. Fleming and her husband, William J., of Highland Beach, Fla. and Lewes; Charles S. Baker Jr. and his wife, Barbara C., of Wilmington and Lewes; and Dr. Alfred L. Baker and his wife, Sally S., of Clemmons, N.C.; brother-in-law, H. Franklin Baker of Wilmington; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2005, at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, Kennett Pike at Old Kennett Road, Centreville.
The family suggest contributions to Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, 101 Old Kennett Road, Centreville, DE 19807.
To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com
Larry D. Stout,
metal framer
Larry D. Stout II of Lewes died suddenly Saturday, April 16, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Frederick, Md. He was 32.
Mr. Stout was born December 23, 1972 in Wilmington.
He was employed as a professional metal framer with Heritage Construction, Georgetown.
Mr. Stout was a talented musician and greatly enjoyed all types of music. He played guitar with several area bands.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Pamela R. and Walter Bryant of Lewes; father and stepmother, Larry D. and Barbara Stout of Newark; a son, Kyle Aubrey Stout of Bear; a brother, Bryan J. Stout of Smyrna; maternal grandparents, Alfred J. and Helen Anderson of Newark; paternal grandparents, Herman D. and Ruby B. Stout of Mountain City, Tenn.; four stepbrothers, Kevin J. Bryant and Kenneth Irving Bryant both of Newark, Marshall W. Bryant of New Castle, and Michael L. Bryant of Stanton; and a stepsister, Diane M. Waltman of Elkton, Md.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Kyle Aubrey Stout College Trust Fund, c/o Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE 19720.
Kathyrn Ida Jester,
retired farmer
Kathryn Ida Jester of Fruitland died Sunday, April 17, 2005, in Wicomico Nursing Home, Salisbury. She was 92.
Mrs. Jester was a farmer and raised chickens along with her husband, Norman Jester, until his death in 1964. After that time, she was employed as a paper hanger for a number of years and was also employed as manager of Tastee Freeze, Georgetown, Del., until retiring in 1976. She continued to live on the farm until 1995, when she moved to Fruitland to live with her daughter. Mrs. Jester was a member of McColleys United Methodist Church, Redden.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Verda O’Day Tucker; three sons, Gerald W. Jester, George K. Jester and John M. Jester; and a brother, Raymond L. Tucker.
She is survived by a daughter, Doris E. Smith of Fruitland; two sons, Merrill J. Jester of Ocala, Fla. and Dennis D. Jester of Long Neck; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Milford Community Cemetery, Milford.
Donald Kay Phillips,
retired principal
Donald Kay Phillips, 66, of Lewes, and formerly of Downingtown, Pa.,, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born in New London, Pa. June 14, 1938, son of the late Abby Kay and Donald Kreider Phillips. He graduated in 1960 from West Chester College where he met his wife of 38 years, Maryanne Ford Phillips.
He served in the U. S. Army Honor Guard in Heidelberg, Germany from 1961 to 1963. Donald received his Masters Degree from Temple University and his Education Leadership Certification from the University of Pennsylvania. His career was in the Downingtown Area School District, including serving as principal of the New East Ward Elementary School and the Uwchlan Hills Elementary School over the course of 25 years. Prior to his retirement in 1999, he served as the director of elementary education for the Downingtown Area School District for 10 years.
Donald is survived by his wife, Maryanne, and their two children, Allison Carbo and Ford Phillips, Capt. USMC. He was the proud grandfather of four grandchildren, Olivia and Delaney Carbo, daughters of Allison and Vince Carbo of Lancaster, Pa.; and Ford Christian, Jr. and Caden Phillips, sons of Ford and Debbie Phillips of Jacksonville, N.C. Other family members include a brother, Richard E. Phillips and his wife Marian; and a sister, Joyce McDowell, all of Oxford, Pa. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sister, E. Jane Giffing of Wilmington.
The Phillips Family would like to extend its gratitude to Dr. Peri and the nurses and staff at Tunnell Cancer Center at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, and to Delaware Hospice for the wonderful care Don received.
The family requests donations in Don’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Hwy, Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947 or to the National MS Society, Training & Resource Center, 700 Broadway Suite 810, Denver, CO 80203-3442.
The family will hold a private funeral.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
John A. Segrin,
retired foreman
John A. Segrin Jr., 84 of Rehoboth Beach, departed this life Friday, April 15, 2005, at his home.
He was born Dec. 17, 1920 in Eddystone, Pa., the son of the late John Arthur Segrin Sr. and Irene Carles Segrin.
He had retired as a foreman for Westinghouse Manufacturing Co., Lester, Pa. facility in 1978 after 39.5 years service. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer, gardener and a devoted Eagles Fan. He was an Army Veteran of WWII.
Mr. Segrin was predeceasd by his first wife, Betty Jane Jones Segrin, in 1985.
Survivors include two sons, John A. Segrin, III of Cape May, N.J. and Richard L. Segrin of Boothwyn, Pa.; a daughter, Christine S. May of Chester Township, Pa.; his companion, Dorothy Clower of Drexel Hill, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandson
Memorial services will be held Friday, April 22, at 11 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel,16961 Kings Highway Lewes.
where friends may call after 10 AM
Burial will be at Private
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 North duPont Hwy, Georgetown, DE 19947
Condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Richard Joseph “Mr. Football” “Kool-Aid Man” Tabler,
Boot Camp commander
Richard Joseph “Mr. Football” “Kool-Aid Man” Tabler, 46, of Lewes, died Thursday, April 14, 2004, in Lewes Convalescent Center.
Mr. Tabler was born Feb. 9, 1959, in Zanesville, Ohio.
He graduated from Tri Valley High School. He received his undergraduate degrees in both psychology and criminal justice from Muskingum College, where he also played football. He later continued his education at the University of Ann Arbor in Michigan, where he conducted extensive criminology research in Detroit, and received his master’s degree.
He taught in the inmate education program at Wilmington College in Ohio. He was also a guard at the Pickway penal facility in Ohio. He moved to Delaware in 1989, where he worked for the Department of Probation and Parole, later working for the Department of Corrections at Gander Hill in Wilmington, where he was a staff lieutenant. He moved to Sussex County in 1991, where he was a captain at the Sussex Correctional Institution.
He was most proud of his work as commander of Delaware’s first boot camp located in Sussex County. Not only was he commander, but he was the creative mind behind the boot camp’s construction and philosophy. After years of research and the meticulous monitoring of every step of the process, he was proud to call the boot camp his brainchild and lobbied diligently and consistently for Delaware citizens’ right to maintain the existence of the boot camp in Sussex County.
He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, where he was baptized, and was also a member of the male chorus.
He is survived by his wife, Graceleane Gibbs-Tabler; a loving daughter, Charli Josée Tabler; an adoring son, Joseph Emmanuel Tabler; his parents, Mary Celestine and Richard Dean Tabler; a brother and sister-in-law, Martin Dean and Lisa Tabler of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Celestine Ann Ward of Nashport, Ohio, Cynthia Kay Price of Columbus and Regina and Jeff Hardin of Columbus; two uncles, Norman Tibbs and Buck Mael; two aunts, Joe-Ellen Mael and Kathy Tibbs; father-in-law, Charles Gibbs of Lewes; eight sisters-in-law, Ethel Johnson of Dover, Patricia Hanzer of Bear, Victoria C. Gibbs of Newark, Tecola Gibbs, Charlotte Gibbs, Wanda Witherspoon and Claudia Johnson, all of Lewes, and Kathy Grandison of Bridgeville; seven brothers-in-law, Harold Johnson of Bridgeville, Joseph Gibbs of Clio, Mich., Clifton Gibbs and Tyrone Gibbs, both of Lewes, Wayne Gibbs of Salisbury, Md., Thomas Gibbs of Georgetown and James Witherspoon of Maryland; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services were held at Friendship Baptist Church, Lewes.
Jean A. Fried,
former Rehoboth resident
Jean A. Fried, 58, of Salisbury, Md., passed away peacefully after a long illness, Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Rochester, Minn.
Born in Norristown, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Adelman. She made her home in Salisbury for 16 years, after moving from Rehoboth Beach.
In Salisbury, she changed her career from being a bookstore manager to a travel agent. She was a member of CORE, the Congress of Racial Quality, she was a cofounder of a NOW chapter, League of Women Voters and worked on various Democratic campaigns. She had a commitment for justice and equality for people and was committed to social change. She had a great love of history and literature.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Wayne Fried of Salisbury, Md.; a brother, Roger Adelman of Washington, D.C.; and her beloved dog, Chico.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Holloway Funeral Home. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday. Interment will be at Spring Hill Memory Gardens in Hebron, Md.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
William Thomas “Russ” Conaway,
retired maintenance technician
William Thomas “Russ” Conaway, 63, of Harrington, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at home.
Mr. Conaway was born Oct. 30, 1941, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, son of Sarah Lavinia Conaway and family of Millsboro. After the death of his mother, he was raised in Harrington by the only parent he ever knew and loved passionately, Lula Perry Russ, along with his brothers, Harold and Samuel and his sister, Mary Ellen.
He attended Pierre S. DuPont School through eighth grade and graduated from William C. Jason High School.
He married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Taylor, in 1968 and they had three beautiful children, Vernon, Russell and Andrea.
He worked for more than 20 years for the state of Delaware as a maintenance technician for the Delaware State Police Troop 5. In his spare time, he loved horseshoes, billiards, fishing and bowling.
Mr. Conaway was a member of the Mt. Carmel Seventh Day Adventist Church, Harrington, where he actively served as an elder and as a member of the Sermonettes. He also served in many capacities as a youth worker.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Shirley Ann Taylor Conaway of Harrington; his two sons, Vernon Conaway of Atlanta and Russell Conaway of Harrington; two daughters, Andrea Conaway of Atlanta and Sharon Conaway of Harrington; three granddaughters, Shakeiera, Christina and Shaylene; a grandson, Ashton; his mother, Lula Perry Russ of Harrington; a sister, Mary Ellen Henderson of Milford; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Harold “Sonny” Russ and Samuel Lee and Lula Russ of Indiana; his adoptive parents, Mom and Papa Charles of Lincoln; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services were held at Mt. Carmel Seventh Day Adventist Church, with burial in Frederica Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Shirley A. (Baldwin) Bouch,
owned Wyndhaven Kennels
Shirley A. (Baldwin) Bouch, 72, of Lewes and formerly of Breezewood, Pa., died Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewes, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mrs. Bouch had served in many different career capacities, including 15 years as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Pennsylvania and Maryland, assisting in the family service stations business as a bookkeeper, as co-owner of Shirley’s Fabrics of Bedford, Pa. and most notably as the owner and operator of Wyndhaven Kennels in Breezewood, specializing in the raising of Shelties.
She was a member of Lewes Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Baldwin Sr. and Gertrude Sanders Baldwin.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John A. Bouch; two daughters, Carl Berghen of San Francisco and Linda McKenna of Mt. Airy, Md.; two sons, John T. Bouch of Everett, Pa. and Bruce D. Bouch of Finksburg, Md.; a brother, Walter L. Baldwin Jr. of Texas; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Lewes Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association of Delaware, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington DE 19805.
Dr. Joseph Elliott,
Laurel physician
Dr. Joseph Elliott, 82, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at the Seaford Center of Genesis Elder Care.
Born Jan. 5, 1923 in Laurel, he was a son of the late Dr. John Roscoe Elliott and Mary Catherine McGarry Elliott.
Dr. Elliott graduated from Laurel High School in 1939, Western Maryland College in 1943 and Cornell Medical College in 1948. He interned at the Delaware Hospital in Wilmington and did a residency at Camden Memorial Hospital in Parksburg, W.Va.
In 1950, he began medical practice with his father in Laurel; they practiced together for 15 years. In total, the Drs. Elliott practiced 90 years of medicine in Laurel.
He served in the U.S. Army in 1951 and was stationed as a medical office in the Azores Islands, Portugal. He was a member of the Laurel American Legion, Post 19.
He was active in the Medical Society of Delaware and was president of the medical staff at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, from 1968-69, president of the Sussex County Medical Society and president of the Delaware Medical Society in 1972. He was devoted to the Laurel High School football team and was its home physician for 40 years. In 1991, he was named Citizen of the Year in Laurel.
He also was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel, where he served as a youth counselor and later as a trustee.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Louise Elliott; three sons, Joseph A. Jr. and his wife Cindy of Flanders, N.J., and their children Justin and Lauren Elliott; John David Elliott of Milton; and Mark J. Elliott and his wife Rose of Tampa, Fla. and their children Ian and Ryan Elliott; a brother, James I. Elliott; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel, with burial with military honors at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.
Contributions are suggested to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th Street, New York, N.Y. 10032; or to Christ United Methodist Church Building Fund, 510 S. Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956.
Doris Chandler LeGates,
retired custodian
Doris Chandler LeGates, 78, of Milton, died Thursday, April 14, 2005, at home.
Mrs. LeGates was born in Lincoln, daughter of the late Preston and Nellie Warrington Chandler.
She was a custodian for Cape Henlopen High School, retiring in 1993. She had also worked for the Collins Clothing Store in Milton and J.C. Penney in Milford.
She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers.
Mrs. LeGates was a member of the Christian Tabernacle in Lincoln, where she was a member of the choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Clifford LeGates, in 1988.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Hitchens of Georgetown and Catherine G. and Donald Carey of Milton; a grandchild, Faith Walrath; and two great-grandchildren, Ethan Cash and Emily Cash.
Services were held from the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, Milton, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947 or to the American Lung Association, 1021 Gilpin Avenue, Suite 202, Wilmington DE 19806.
Bill R. Myers,
retired from NIH
Bill R. Myers, 85, of Lewes, died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes after a short illness.
Mr. Myers was born in Montgomery, W.Va. He enlisted right after Pearl Harbor and served three years in the Army Air Corps, and was medically discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
He graduated as an electrical engineer from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He retired in 1974 after 30 years working for the federal government, most of the time at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Md. He continued to work after retirement as a consultant for the State Department for another 10 years. Mr. Myers was a member of Jefferson Lodge #15 in Lewes; and a lifetime member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction. He was also a lifetime member of the Izaak Walton League of America in Damascus, Md. He had worked with his two sons in Boy Scouts as they were growing up. When he lived in Virginia after retirement, he was an active member of the volunteer fire department in Richardsville, Va. He was a member of Conley’s United Methodist Church near Lewes.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor, of California; and his oldest son, William, of Germantown, Md.
Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen (Schillen) Myers; his daughter-in-law, Sheila (son William’s widow), a son Thomas T. Myers and wife Nancy of Germantown, Md.; a daughter Catherine Treadway of Houston, Texas; a grandson, Travis W. Myers of Dallas , Texas; grandson, Stephen T. Myers and his wife Cynthia of Damascus, Md., and their three children, Tyler, Sydnee and Kassidy; and a granddaughter, Heather Stone and her husband Steve of Mt. Airy, Md., and their two children Anabelle and Bryan.
A memorial service for the family will be held at the Chapel at Delaware Veterans Cemetery South, Millsboro, DE, with Rev. Randy Booth officiating. A public memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 21 at Conley’s Chapel Church, Robinsville Road, near Angola, Lewes, with a reception following in the Social Hall.
Contributions are suggested to Conley’s New Building Fund.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
On-line condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Ruth E. (Newcomb) Hahn,
held management positions
Ruth E. (Newcomb) Hahn, 74, of Lewes, died Saturday, April 10, 2005, at Coastal Hospice, Salisbury, Md.
Mrs. Hahn was born Aug. 3, 1930 in Port Norris, N.J. She was a fun loving, strong-willed and independent woman with a heart of gold. She worked as a waitress most of her life and later held many management positions. She enjoyed spending time with her family, antique dealing and displaying her loving passion for animals. She was a collector of “all.”
She is survived by her daughter, Edith Arcuri and her husband Joseph; her son, Theodore and his husband Theresa; a sister Buena Kling and her husband Joseph; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; close friends Ellen Mast and Rachie Landesman; and many other loving family members.
The family would like to thank Coastal Hospice for all its services.
To honor Ruth’s wishes there will be no funeral services.
Contributions are suggested to any organization that helps people; her family says that Ruth would have given her last penny to someone who needed it.
Charles E. Conaway Jr.,
retired state inspector
Charles E. Conaway Jr., 60, of Millsboro, died Saturday, April 16, 2005, at home.
Mr. Conaway was born June 22, 1944, the son of the late Charles E. Conaway Sr. and Tabitha F. Donaway Conaway. He was a retired state inspector with the Delaware Department of Transportation. He was a member of Indian Mission United Methodist Church and a loving husband who also loved his children.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Brower Conaway of Millsboro; two stepdaughters, Charlotte Rogozisnki and Christa Botti, both of New Brunswick, N.J.; and a stepson, Charles Rogozinski of Orlando, Fla.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Indian Mission United Methodist Church, Millsboro, with the Rev. Larry Ganster officiating, where friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Indian Mission Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home.
Robert W. Conaway,
utility foreman
Robert W. Conaway, 53, of Milford, died Friday, April 15, 2005, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Conaway was born April 11, 1952, the son of thee late William W. Conaway and Mary Walls Conaway Carey. He was employed with Atlantic Concrete in Milford for 12 years. He left there to start his own business subcontracting work as a splicer for the telephone companies that he operated for four years. Most recently, he was employed as a foreman with Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. of Milton, where he had worked for six years. He loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed the game of golf. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, Charlie L. Carey; and a half-sister, Betty J. Carey. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathy L. Conaway; a son, Robert W. Conaway Jr. of Salisbury, Md.; a stepson, and his girlfriend, Craig Passwaters and Tammy Bonanni, both of Milford; two daughters, Crystal Scarfo of Lewes and Tanya VanGorder of Harrington; a brother, E. Joseph Conaway of Lincoln; five half-brothers, John W. Carey of Milford, Donald L. Carey of Bridgeville, Harry O. Carey of Milford, John Rhodes Carey of Oxford, Pa. and Chester Walls of Bridgeville; four half-sisters, Mary E. Carey of Milford, Elsie Carey, Eleanor Carey and Ginger Carey, all of Oxford; and five grandchildren. Services will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave., Milford, where friends may call at 6 p.m. Burial will be private.
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Carolyn O. Wright,
longtime RAL member
Carolyn O. “Carol” Wright, 74, of Silver Spring, Md. and formerly of Lewes and a long-time member of Rehoboth Art League, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005.
She was the beloved wife of Jacob Lockwood Wright; the mother of Richard E. Oberlin and his wife, Sue, of Nucla, Co., Carol W. Bazis and her husband, Mike, of Burtonsville, Md., and Barbara A. Baskin and her husband, Jeff, of Rockville, Md.; and the late John N. Oberlin; the grandmother of John, Jacob, Joe, Nicholas and Lily; sister of Dorothy Womble of Silver Spring, Md., Lorraine Middleton of Washington, D.C. and the late Margaret Hendricks; and sister-in-law of Jane Gott of Lewes.
Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, Md., from 12:30 to 1 p.m., Monday, April 18, where a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society, Montgomery County Unit, 11311 Amherst Ave., Silver Spring MD 20902.
Marie W. Willard,
Lewes native
Marie W. Willard, 84, of Newark, died Monday, April 11, 2005, at Manor Care Health Services, Wilmington.
She was born in Lewes, the daughter of the late Edward Warrington and Marsha Simpler Warrington and was a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Presbyterian church in Wilmington.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick, in 1985, and daughter, Jean Streeper, in 2004.
She is survived by a son, William “Mike” Suthard and his wife, Cheryl, of Wilmington; a brother-in-law, Jack Luzzie; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Lewes. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 16, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road.
Erin Keegan Coleman,
loyal, hard working
Erin Keegan Coleman, joined her beloved Dad, Thomas F. Keegan in heaven Monday, April 11, 2005.
Erin will be greatly missed by her good friends and family: Erin’s precious daughter, Lydia Keegan Sweetney; her love, Bernard Sweetney; her mother, Adele S. Keegan; her twin brother, R. Michael Keegan, and their families; her friends, sisters at heart, Syndee, Michelle and Jamie and their families; and her closest friends, D.K., Daria, Peg, Anne, Prudence and their families.
Erin’s family gives heartfelt thanks to her doctors and staff at Beebe Medical Center and the Tunnell Cancer Center, especially Isabel, and to Delaware Hospice.
Erin was always loyal, hard working and fun loving. She always said, “Lydia is the best thing I ever did.” Erin loved the sun and the beach. A celebration of Erin’s life will be held on the beach at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Trust Fund for her daughter, Lydia Keegan Sweetney at: M & T Bank, 2300 Downer Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Makiya Jade Jennings
Makiya Jade Jennings of Georgetown died Friday, April 8, 2005, in her home. She was 17 months.
Mikiya was born in Christiana Hospital, Newark, daughter of Brandon N. Elmandorf and Elizabeth A. Jennings, both of Georgetown.
She is survived by her parents, Brandon N. Elmandorf and Elizabeth A. Jennings, both of Georgetown; her maternal grandparents, Stacey and David Frantz of Georgetown; her paternal grandparents, Aggie and Thurman Batson of Milton; her paternal great-grandmother, Barbara Elmandorf of Milton; her maternal great-grandmother, Patsy LeCates of Laurel; and her maternal grandfather, Rocky LeCates.
Friends may call from 1 to 1:30 p.m. today in the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today in the Woodlawn Memorial Park, DuPont Highway, Millsboro.
H. Allen Bawel Sr.,
carpenter
H. Allen Bawel Sr. of Bridgeville died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He w as 58.
Mr. Bawel was born July 29, 1946, in Greenwood, son of the late Orrie and Anna Mae Tennefoss Bawel.
He was a carpenter, and he owned H. Allen Bawel & Sons in Greenwood.
Mr. Bawel enjoyed being around his grandchildren, doing woodworking, hunting, fishing and just being outside.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Massey.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joyce Smith Bawel; four children and their spouses, Wanda Wayne White of Milton, H. Allen Bawel Jr. and his fiancée, Desa, both of Greenwood, Tammy Bawel and her fiancé, Norman Heim, both of Greenwood and Keith and Heather Bawel of Laurel; two brothers, Daniel Bawel of Greenwood and Philip Bawel of Millsboro; three sisters, Lucy Millaway of Greenwood, Anna Joseph and Vivian Smith, both of Bridgeville; 10 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Robert M. Walker
Dry Dock coordinator
Robert M. Walker, 67, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Milford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, the son of the late William and Betty (Kimble) Walker.
Robert was a coordinator for Dry Dock Transportation in Angola; a member of Lewes Radio Controlled Airplane Club; and a 14-year member of AA.
There are no immediate survivors.
A memorial service will be held on at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Dry Dock Inc., c/o Pat Montz, 104 Edwards Way, Lewes, DE 19958.
Memorial service set
for Geneva P. Morris
The life of long-time Lewes resident, Geneva Pepper Morris, who died in Minnesota March 5, 2005, at the age of 92, will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, April 29, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Fourth Street in Lewes.
Interment of her ashes will be at Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cemetery at 9:30 a.m., April 29.
Mrs. Morris is survived by a daughter, Nicki Carlsten and husband, Rolf; a daughter, Emilie Fitch and husband, Dean; and son, Jack and wife, Laura; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A scholarship in her honor has been established for a female Cape Henlopen High School graduate who will study business. Memorial can be given to the Geneva Pepper Morris Scholarship Fund.
Susan Gail Kintz,
Cape Henlopen graduate
Susan Gail Kintz, 24, of Philadelphia, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center following surgery.
Susan was born in Lewes, daughter of Anna Faye (Doughty) Kintz and the late James George Kintz.
She was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School and had been employed as the manager of Ethnics Jewelry Store on South Street in Philadelphia for five years. She was very artistic and a free-spirited person. She loved animals and was a member of the PETA organization.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Edward Doughty.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sister, Alice Faye Kintz of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; her brother, Harry James Kintz of Lewes; a niece, Megan Bedo of Millsboro; a great-nephew, Jayden Figueroa; and her beloved dog, Patch.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Friends may call one hour before the service. Interment will follow at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to a fund called Friends of Susan Kintz, c/o Wilmington Trust Bank, Highway One, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971, or mail to Mrs. Faye Kintz, 2624 York Road, Lewes DE 19958.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
Florence M. “Toddi” Legg,
nurse’s aide
Florence M. “Toddi” Legg, 73, of Laurel, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, in New Castle.
Mrs. Legg was born in Chestertown, Md. on April 1, 1932, the daughter of the late John Vincent and Grace Gears Mench. She was a graduate of Chestertown High School and in 1951, married Arthur K. “A.K.” Legg. They resided in Chestertown, where she worked as a nurse’s aide with Chester River Hospital Center until 1968 when they moved to Wilmington. There she worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Francis Hospital and later as a private duty child care provider. Following Mr. Legg’s retirement, they moved to Lewes.
She loved needlework, crafting, gardening and was an avid fan of both Jeff Gordon and the Baltimore Orioles. Some of the best times of her life were spent with her husband, walking and fishing off of Hoss’s Pier in Lewes.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2001.
She is survived by a son, Arthur Legg III and his wife Candy of Newark; two daughters, Terry L. Feret and her husband Tom of Laurel and Ellen L. Faries and her husband Dave of Middletown; a sister, Frances Welch of Centreville, Md.; five grandchildren, Kim, Tom Jr., Tim, Tiffany and D.K., along with three great-grandchildren, Zander, Tiffany and William.
Services were held at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown, with burial in Chester Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association, 207 E. Market Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.
Harry R. Uhl,
active church member
Harry R. Uhl, 70,, of Millsboro and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at home.
Mr. Uhl was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus Council 11285 and a member of Mary, Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Oak Orchard, where he served as an Eucharistic Minister.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie T. Bretschneider Uhl; a son, Harry R. Uhl Jr. and his wife, Sherri; two daughters, Deborah Guerrera and her husband, Bart, and Marie Dulin and her husband, William; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Harry was cremated and a Memorial Mass will be held at noon, Friday, April 15, at Mary, Mother of Peace Catholic Church, Route 24, Oak Orchard, where friends may call at 11 a.m.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N Dupont Hwy., Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.
Michael F. Dollar,
retired comptroller
Michael Francis Dollar, 79, of Millsboro, passed into heaven Sunday, April 10, 2005.
He was the son of the late Michael and Apolonia Dollar of Central City, Pa.
Mr. Dollar served in England during WWII. He graduated from Xavier University in 1950. He retired as comptroller for Hub Fabrication where he retired in 1990 after 13 years. He then moved with his wife, Eva, to Millsboro, DE. where he was an active member of the Millsboro Senior Center and the American Legion Post 28.
Michael will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Eva; and his daughters: Susan Brown, Michele Ogle, Cheryl Dollar and Virginia Dollar. He was also loved by his grandchildren: Melissa, Jennifer, Joshua, David, Kyle, John, Bob, and Greg and his five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Jean Veca.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947; the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19901; or the Salvation Army, 525 N. Front Street, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
04/12/05
Melvin L. Joseph Sr.,
construction co. owner
Melvin L. Joseph Sr., 83, of Georgetown, died suddenly Wednesday, April 6, 2005, in his Georgetown business.
Mr. Joseph was the son of the late Harry and Ella Mae Joseph. In 1940, with only a sixth-grade education, sheer determination and hard work, he took one dump truck and a shovel and turned them into a multifaceted business empire. He was the founder, owner and operator of Melvin L. Joseph Construction Co. Inc., since 1940 and of M.L. Joseph Sand and Gravel, founded in 1990. His first big contract was in 1949 when he also became a partner in the Georgetown Ford dealership. He declared 49 his lucky number and his license number, license plates, airplanes, horses and race cars all contained the number 49. He was responsible for paving the majority of the roads in Sussex County, the expansion of Summit Airport and overseeing many projects locally and abroad. Under contract for the Army Corps of Engineers, he led the rebuilding of Delaware beaches after the storm of 1962. His love of construction led to the development of projects such as Mariner’s Cove, Lake View Estates, Oakmont Estates and Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery. He was involved in the daily operations of his business until his death. Mr. Joseph had many other interests, including auto racing, horse racing, treasure hunting and aviation. He was a pioneer in the development of NASCAR. His passion for racing began on the back roads of Sussex County in his souped-up Mercurys which led to the beaches of Daytona. In 1959, his car won the race by an amazing three miles in the first NASCAR Modified race on the new Daytona International Speedway. Another racing highlight included owning one of the cars that Bobby Allison drove to many victories. He designed and built Dover Downs International Speedway and gave drivers the command to start their engines at every NASCAR Nextel Cup race in Dover since 1969. He originally was appointed to the board of what was then Dover Downs Inc., in that same year. At the time of his death he served on the board for Dover Motorsports Inc., as vice president and director of auto racing. He also served on the board of directors for Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment Inc. He also designed the Nashville Super Speedway and served as a consultant for the construction of that track for Dover Motorsports Inc. Additionally he oversaw the 1994 repaving project at Dover International Speedway that transformed the asphalt into the current concrete surface. His many accomplishments led to his induction into the Delaware Sports Museum Hall of Fame.
His love of horses led to the creation of his state-of-the-art horse training facility in Georgetown. His sense of adventure led him to offshore salvage work. In the mid—1970s, he teamed up with treasure hunter Mel Fisher. Mr. Joseph financed the expedition that led to the discovery of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish galleon that sank in 1622 off the Florida Keys. His yielded one of the greatest discoveries of sunken Spanish treasures in the world. A portion of his share is on display at the Treasures of the Sea Exhibit at Del Tech in Georgetown.
Mr. Joseph was made an honorary staff officer in 1979, due to his unselfish dedication to the Delaware State Police and Camp Barnes. He also received an honorary associate degree in applied science from Del Tech.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Pearl Joseph; and two sisters, Hilda Pettyjohn and Janie Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthi Adams Joseph; two daughters and a son-in-law, Joe Ann Adams of Georgetown and Virginia and Richard Kauffman of Las Vegas; a son, Melvin L. Joseph Jr. of Long Neck; four grandsons, Landreth C. Adams III of Seaford, Kenneth P. Adams and his wife, Tracy, of Millsboro, Kirk Lawson and his wife, Mary, of Georgetown, and Kris Lawson of Millsboro; two granddaughters, Jennifer Campbell and her husband, Chad, of Millsboro, and Marti Lewis of Ellendale; and two great-granddaughters, Renee Adams of Laurel and Peyton Campbell of Millsboro.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, in his personal aircraft hangar located behind Melvin Joseph Construction Co. Services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the hangar. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to Bethesda United Methodist Church, care of Gladys Harrison, 25491 Dogwood Lane, Millsboro DE 19966; or to Camp Barnes, State Police Troop 4, 23652 Shortly Road, Georgetown DE 19947. Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.
Harry F. Fort,,
retired truck driver
Harry Franklin Fort, 77, of Bridgeville, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.
Mr. Fort was born in Arlington, VA. He had been employed as a truck driver for Brinks Transport for 32 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Post 6 American Legion, Seaford, the Marshy Hope Gun Club, and the NRA. He enjoyed target practice. Mr. Fort had served in the U. S. Navy during WWII.
He was predeceased by his parents, the late John Fort and Viola (Rock) Fort.
He is survived by his wife, Norma (Whitlock) Fort; a daughter, Beverly A. Fort of Bridgeville; a son, John F. Fort of Newburg, Md.; three sisters, Viola Smith of Deal, Md; Jeane Holtery of Deal, Md., and Pat Wilson of Mississippi; a brother-Ted Fort of Milton; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, where a Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, with Rev. Gary Tulak officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at private.
Send condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Richard D. Wells Sr.,
retired truck driver
Richard D. Wells Sr., 68. a lifelong Milton resident, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Bayhealth at Milford Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of the late David Alfred and Ollie Mitchell Wells. Mr. Wells had driven an oil delivery truck for many years, most recently for Wilson Baker co., retiring several years ago due to disability. He attended Milton Wesleyan Church and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 2316 of Milford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richard Dallas “Dickie” Wells in 1996; three brothers, Martin A. Wells, Marshall Wells and Paul Wells; and two sisters, Clara Smith and Mabel Reynolds.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sallie Patricia “Patsy” Hadder Wells; a son, H. Martin Wells of Milton; three grandchildren, Haley Wells, Johnathon Wells and Jeremy Hurd; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in White’s Chapel Cemetery, Milton. A reception will follow the services at Milton VFW Post 6984, Atlantic St., Milton.
Contributions are suggested to the Milton VFW Post, PO Box 335, Milton DE 19968.
Jamon Bogott,
Lewes native
Jamon Bogott, 70, of Sterling, Ill., died Friday, March 4, 2005, at home.
Jamon was born in Lewes, the daughter of the late William S. and Scotty Ingram. She married Robert C. Bogott in 1956 in Wilmington. He preceded her in death Feb. 10, 2000. She was a very devoted and loving wife, mother and friend.
She is survived by four daughters, Sally J. Scott Noyes of New Vernon, N.J., Kathryn S. Ohlinger of Wilmington, Leslie J. Troye of Stering and Jaye J. Deans of Suwanee, Ga.; a son, R.W. Clay Bogott of Huntington Beach, Ca.; her twin sister, Janey Fralin of Roanoke, Va.; a brother, William S. Ingram Jr. of Lewes; and 11 grandchildren.
Services were held at the Reformed Mennonite Meeting House, Sterling, Ill.
Audrey W. Holloway,
retired telephone operator
Audrey W. Holloway, 79, formerly of Laurel and Millsboro, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
She was a retired telephone operator with Diamond State Telephone Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Paul Holloway, in 1968.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Gordy; a brother, John W. West; a sister, Florence Waller; and three grandchildren.
Services were held at Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road. Burial was in Millsboro Cemetery.
Marion F. Hudson,
poultry grower
Marion F. Hudson, 81, died peacefully, surrounded by members of her family, Thursday, April 7, at her home in Williamsville.
Mrs. Hudson was born May 24, 1923, in Williamsville, to the late Elmo H. and Ida Isabelle (Harrison) Gray.
She married Preston A. Hudson Sr. in 1940. She was a poultry grower for Townsends for more than 20 years and operated a fruit stand near her home. She was also a member of Sound United Methodist Church in Williamsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet L. Wiggin and her husband Larry, of Millsboro; a son, Preston Hudson Jr. of Selbyville; five grandchildren, Kevin M. Whitten and his wife Joyce of Hope Mills, N.C., Kelly J. Whitten of Milford, Kristen Whitten of Atlanta, Ga., Preston Hudson III and his wife Lih of Duval, Wash., and Debra M. Hudson of Selbyville; a great-granddaughter, Jessica L. Whitten of Hope Mills, N.C.; a sister, Julien Rucinski and her husband Edward of Wilmington; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Home, Thatcher Street, Frankford, with burial in Bishopville Cemetery, Bishopville, Md.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Suite 107, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Roy A. Long,
truck driver
Roy A. Long, 51, of Delmar, Md., died peacefully Wednesday, April 6, 2005, in Coastal Hospice on the Lake, Salisbury, Md.
Mr. Long was born May 12, 1953, in Lewes, son of Robert Long and the late Eleanor Hitchens Long.
He was a longtime truck driver.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Robert and Ann Long of Millsboro; his longtime special friend and companion, Marie Ruark of Delmar; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Terry Long of Ocean View; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Ann and Pat Patterson of Millsboro; and a stepbrother, Ronald Clausen of Smyrna.
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial in Dagsboro Redmen’s Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Karen Lynn Schueler Siegmund,
vice president of Heritage Jewelers
Karen Lynn Schueler Siegmund, 51, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Milton.
Born in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Ruth Robinson and Arnold P. Schueler, Mrs. Siegmund was vice-president of Heritage Jewelers Ltd. Seaford, and was a Gemological Institute of America Certified Diamond Appraiser. Karen loved all aspects of working with jewelry and her clients. She was a 1971 graduate of Seaford High School and a 1975 summa cum laude graduate of James Madison University. She was a member of Mount Olivet United Methodist of Seaford. Karen loved gardening, reading, boating her family her cottage on the Sassafrass River and loved animals.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, William A. Siegmund Jr.; her sisters, Janet R. Lundquist and husband Dan of Seaford, Sara L. Devleeschouwer and husband Georges of Frederica and Christene A. Wasson and husband Richard of Seaford; her dogs Daisy and Lily; her best buddy, Judy Whiting of Stevens City, Va.; seven nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a stepson, William A. Zimmerman in 1993.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 12,. in Mount Olivet United Methodist Church, High Street, Seaford. Revs. Thomas Gross and Earle N. Baker will officiate.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Suite 107, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Joseph M. “Joey” Barzoloski,
state accountant
Joseph M. “Joey” Barzoloski, 43, of Milford, died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Bayhealth Medical Center at Milford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., the son of Lawrence L. Barzoloski of Kinsale, Va. and Sylvia S. (Chrzan) Barzoloski of Milford. He was an accountant with the Delaware Dept of Transportation until becoming disabled in December of 2004. He was very close to his family and enjoyed helping people. He liked going to the beach and loved working on his computer.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother and sister- in-law, Lawrence E. and Mary R. Barzoloski of Mechanicsville, Va.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary C. Barzoloski and her husband, Richard Larkworthy of McLean, Va., and Barbara Ann and John O’Connor of Sykesville, Md.; and four nephews and one niece .
Services were hand at the Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, with burial in Milford Community Cemetery, Milford.
Contributions are suggested to Carlisle Fire Company, P.O. Box 292, Milford, DE 19963.
Mary A. Pokorny,
retired teacher
Mary A. Pokorny, 93, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Towson, Md., died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Methodist Manor House in Seaford.
Mrs. Pokorny was born March 29,1912 in Sunbury, Pa. She graduated from Millersville University in 1934. She was an elementary school teacher in the Shamokin, Pa. area school system for 37 years. While living in Shamokin, she was active in the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, American Association of University Women, the Shamokin Women’s Club and the Shamokin Area Education Association. Upon retirement, Mrs. Pokorny resided in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Towson, Md., before moving to Rehoboth Beach in 1996. While living in Rehoboth Beach, she was an active member of the Cape Henlopen Senior Center and the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Pokorny was predeceased by her husband Theodore R. Pokorny Sr.
She is survived by her loving son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Jo Pokorny of Rehoboth Beach; two grandchildren, Philip Pokorny of Baltimore, Md., and Kerri Lempko of Amherst, N.Y.; and a great grandson Jack Lempko, also of Amherst.
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with burial in at Pomfret Manor Cemetery in Sunbury, Pa.
At the request of Mrs. Pokorny, in lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Cape Henlopen Senior Center Inc., 11 Christian Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
On-line condolences may be sent to: Condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Elizbeth Ann Steele,
“Mrs. Santa Claus”
Elizbeth Ann Steele, 79, of Kings Highway, Lewes, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at her residence.
Mrs. Steele moved to Lewes in 1947 from Chester, Pa. She loved to dress up in costumes. For many years she was Mrs. Santa Claus for holiday parades and events as well as a clown and an elf at other times of the year. She had quite a memory and loved to talk about what was happening locally before the events actually took place. Mrs. Steele was also known for being a great cook, always wanting to feed everybody. Families came to her requesting specific dishes baked for their special events.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Ayres R. Steele, who passed away in 1995; a daughter: Mary Cecelia Steele; and two brothers, Howard Harkins and Harry Harkins.
She is survived by her son, Charles Steele and his wife, Sandy of Milton; and a sister, Margaret Edwards of Lewes.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, at Epworth Methodist Cemetery in Rehoboth Beach.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
John R. ‘Jack’ Donohue Jr.,
Long Neck proprietor
John R. “Jack” Donohue Jr., 69, of Millsboro, died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mr. Donohue was a former district manager of the “Wilmington News Journal” and recently the manager of Back Bay Pizza Shop on Long Neck. He moved to the beach 27 years ago and enjoyed fishing and watching the water.
Jack is survived by his wife, Betty J. Meeley Donohue, with whom he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary April 30; a son, John R. Donohue III; three daughters, Betty Jane Huizing and her husband, Pierre, Kelly Marvel and her husband, Patrick,, and Allison Mischler and her husband, David; a sister, Marie Peterson; and four grandchildren, Jessica, Allie, Rachel and Kylie.
Services were held at Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, with burial in St. Peter’s Episcopal Cemetery, Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to the Gull House, 38149 Terrace Rd., Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.
Michael F. Dollar,
retired comptroller
Michael Francis Dollar, 79, of Millsboro, passed into heaven Sunday, April 10, 2005.
He was the son of the late Michael and Apolonia Dollar of Central City, Pa.
Mr. Dollar served in England during WWII. He graduated from Xavier University in 1950. He retired as comptroller for Hub Fabrication where he retired in 1990 after 13 years. He then moved with his wife, Eva, to Millsboro, DE. where he was an active member of the Millsboro Senior Center and the American Legion Post 28.
Michael will be sorely missed by his loving wife, Eva; and his daughters: Susan Brown, Michele Ogle, Cheryl Dollar and Virginia Dollar. He was also loved by his grandchildren: Melissa, Jennifer, Joshua, David, Kyle, John, Bob, and Greg and his five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Jean Veca.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947; the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19901; or the Salvation Army, 525 N. Front Street, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
04/08/05
Robert C. Williston,
retired manager
Robert C. Williston, 78, of Columbia, Md., died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Christiana Care Hospital, Wilmington.
Mr. Williston graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School in Bedford, Mass., in 1945.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy as an electrician’s mate third class in the Philippines at the ship repair base. He retired in 1986 after almost 30 years as a regional manager with Somerset Importers Ltd. of New York.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 28 of Oak Orchard/Riverdale.
He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel R. Williston; his father, Charles F. Williston; his mother, Joy Nelson Williston; and his stepmother, Isabelle.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy A. (Linehan) Williston; a daughter, Nancy J. Coyle and her husband Ronald; his daughter-in-law, Nancy M. Williston; his grandchildren, Eric, Carrie, Sarah Beth, Jennifer and her husband Scott, Christopher and his wife Diantha; his great-grandson, Liam; his brothers, Frederick and his wife Cathy, Charles and his wife Anna and Donald and his wife Carol; a sister, Rosemary Heckman and her husband Les; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 8, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to a charity of choice.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
Stephen M. Emery,
Bertel Academy graduate
Stephen M. Emery, 21, of Mardela Springs, Md., died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury.
Mr. Emery was born in Elkton, Md., the son of Charles C. Emery and Barbara Pletcher Emery of North East, Md.
He was a graduate of Florence Bertel Academy in Baltimore, a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury, Md. and Boy Scout Troop 143 in Rising Sun, Md.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmothers, Jean Brazelton of Drexel Hill, Pa., and Dorothy Pletcher of Newark; a brother, Peter Emery of North East, Md.; two sisters, Beth Hillman and her husband John of Mardela Springs, and Jacqueline Fournier of Newark; two nieces, Ellie Hillman of Mardela Springs and Adrianna Fournier of Newark; and an uncle, Paul Emery, of Rehoboth Beach.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 9, at Asbury United Methodist Church, Salisbury.
Contributions are suggested to the Stephen Michael Emery Memorial Scholarship, c/o the Salisbury University Foundation, P.O. Box 2655, Salisbury, MD 21802.
James Fred Nichols Sr.,
owned poultry farm
James Fred Nichols Sr., 86, of Millsboro and formerly of Linwood, Pa., Claymont, Greenwood and Milford, died Monday, April 4, 2005 in Bayhealth Medical Center, Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Nichols was born April 29, 1918 in Goldsboro, Md., the son of the late Earle and Mary Emily (Jones) Nichols. He was a punch press operator for Belmont Iron Works in Eddystone, Pa. for 31 years before retiring in 1969 when the plant closed. He then worked at Sunroc in Glen Riddle, PA until 1970 when he moved to Greenwood, and purchased a chicken farm. He owned and operated the chicken farm for 10 years. After selling the farm in 1980, he went to work at Confidential Services in Lewes as a security guard where he worked until he retired in 1989.
James proudly entered the U. S. Army on Nov. 25, 1940. He served in China, Burma and India during World War II as one of Merrill’s Marauders. During the war, he received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged on July 25, 1945. He was a Mason and was a life member of the Chester Lodge No. 236 AF & AM in Chester, Pa.
He loved visiting the Gull House in Rehoboth Beach and was a member of Milford Senior Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Virginia Ruth Marker Nichols in 1999, and two sisters, Mary Emma Clark and Katherine R. Mears.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Barry D. and Patty Nichols, of Millsboro; a brother, Howard R. Nichols of Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Grace Marker, Aston, Pa.; two grandsons, Douglas E. Nichols, of Newark and Christopher A. Nichols, of Milton; six great-grandchildren, Zachary J. Nichols, Emily A. Nichols, Ashley E. Nichols and Samantha Nichols, all of Newark and Tyler C. Nichols and Madison Nichols, both of Milton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2005, at Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford where friends may call after 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in Milford Community Cemetery.
John W. Niblette,
plant supervisor
John W. Niblette, 81, of Millville, died Monday, April 4, 2005, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md.
He was born March 4, 1924 in Wilmington to the late John W. and Margaret “Fisher” Niblette.
Mr. Niblette retired in 1980 after 20 years of service from All American Engineering where he was a supervisor. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Whiteside” Niblette, to whom he was married for almost 60 years; two daughters, Cheryl Harrison and her husband Mark R. of Wilmington and Karin Dunn of Newark,; a son, Walter James Niblette of Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Committal services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19901.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Send online condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Joseph Paul Brennan,
marketing manager
Joseph Paul Brennan, 89, of died Monday, April 4, 2005, at his residence in Lewes.
Mr. Brennan was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late John Raymond Brennan and Grace (McCarthy) Brennan. He received a baseball and basketball scholarship to George Washington University. He was formerly from Kensington, Md. and Stevensville, Md., and had moved to Delaware nice years ago. Mr. Brennan served in the U.S. Naval Reserves from 1942 to 1975, retiring as a captain. He was employed by Remington Rand and Diebold Inc. in sales, and was a marketing manager for both companies.
He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Lewes. He was also a member of the Optimist Club; the Military Order of the Caribou; the Army-Navy Club; and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, and had served as past president of George Washington University Lettermans Club. He had also served as a page in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Brennan was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Greatorex) Brennan in 1995, and a brother, John Raymond Brennan, Jr.
He is survived by four daughters, Patricia Boden and her husband John of Delray Beach, Fla., Margaret Lindsey of Gaithersburg, Md., Kathleen Ellinghaus and her husband Eric of Wyckoff, N.J. and Eileen Weschler and her husband Michael of Olney, Md.; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Jude The Apostle Church, Route 1 at Five Points, Lewes., with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to the Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning, 820A Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Send online condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
Jerome B. Lawson,
Sea Watch supervisor
Jerome B. “Jerry” Lawson, 52, of Milford, died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at home.
Mr. Lawson was born in Milford, the son of the late Norman and Marie Thomas Lawson. He was a supervisor in the warehouse at Sea Watch International in Milford.
Mr. Lawson was a sports enthusiast and played on many softball leagues in Milton. He enjoyed playing pool and reached the highest level in the Busch League.
He is survived by two sons, Jason Lawson of Maryland and Joshua Walstead of Milton; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Gary and Jeanne Lawson of Lincoln, Tom Lawson of Tampa, Fla. and Rick and Pam Lawson of Milton; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda Lawson and Tracy Westen of Los Angeles; and a grandchild. Hazel Lea.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, April 8, in Milton Town Park. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions are suggested to God’s Way to Recovery, 9 Causey Ave., Milford DE 19963. Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.
John J. Aiello Sr.,
accomplished boxer
John J. “Johnny Aiello” Sr., 87, of Lewes, and formerly of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005.
Mr. Aiello was born in Wilmington, Aug. 27, 1917, the son of the late Frank and Mary Contento Aiello, and was raised in the Gander Hill section of Wilmington’s east side.
He proudly served the United States during WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. Mr. Aiello then served as a fire fighter with the City of Wilmington Fire Department and retired after 20 years.
His next career was that of plumbing inspector with New Castle County. He retired in 1984 and relocated to Lewes.
Mr. Aiello was a very able athlete and a very accomplished boxer. He began boxing at the age of 16 at the Defiance Athletic Club and spent nine years as a 118-pound bantamweight amateur fighter. His many awards include the Philadelphia Golden Gloves, the New York Golden Gloves, the Middle Atlantic Flyweight Championship and the Middle Atlantic Bantam Weight Championship. He was also a captain of the Pan American Boxing Team. His record at the end of his amateur career was 300 fights with 295 wins. Mr. Aiello turned pro in 1941 and won 11 out of 13 matches.
His professional career was interrupted by his service in the Navy and upon his discharge, he turned his attention to coaching. He had a brief stay in Boston where he helped establish a boxing program for service men and he also initiated and coached the University of Delaware boxing program from 1984-85. Mr. Aiello headed the CYO Boxing program at St. Anthony’s Club.
He was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and was a member of the Ring 1 Boxing Association of Philadelphia.
Mr. Aiello was an excellent baseball and basketball player and he loved to golf. He was a member of the Shawnee Country Club and Lewes Lions Club.
His wife of 30 years, Mary Kappauf Aiello, passed away April 28, 1968.
Mr. Aiello is survived by his children, Ronald and his wife, Geraldine; Frank and his wife, Jane, and Maria Aiello Green and her husband Francis; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Sylvester and Amelia, Emil and Kay, Primo and Carol and Donald and Ginger; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Nick Nesci and Rose and Bob Naumann; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, John J. Aiello Jr.; and his brothers, Andrew and Anthony Aiello.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9 and DuPont streets, at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 11. Burial will follow in All Saints’ Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, 2309 Lancaster Ave., from 4 to 9 p.m., Sunday, April 10.
Donations in his memory may be made to The Delaware Sports museum and Hall of Fame, 801 S. Madison St., Wilmington DE 19801.
04/05/05
Marie D. Johnson,
Frankford homemaker
Marie D. Johnson, 92, of rural Frankford, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Green Valley Nursing Home, Millsboro.
Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker. She was one of 16 children and loved to share her early childhood memories with anyone who would listen. She attended the Roxana CHEER Senior Center and had many friends there.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Johnson; and a son, John W. Johnson. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy M. Bunting of Ocean View and Janet L. Dettbarn of Frankford, with whom she lived; a daughter-in-law, Mary Johnson of Ocean View; a sister, Cora Timmons of Millsboro; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, in the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue, Ocean View, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery, Ocean View. Contributions are suggested to the Christian Storehouse or Roxana Volunteer Fire Company Ambulance Fund. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View.
Joyce Ann West Keller,
financial secretary
Joyce Ann West Keller, 65, of Belmoor, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Keller was born in Laurel, the daughter of W. Wilson West of Belmoor and the late Ruth V. West. She worked for more than 30 years as a financial secretary for the Red Clay School District. She was a past member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church. She was a member of Conrad High School, class of 1957. She loved the beach and spending time at their cottage in Broadkill Beach.
In addition to her father, she is survived by a son, William “Gene” Eugene Keller and his wife, Lorraine Beauchamp Keller of Greenwood; and a brother, Donald West, of Belmoor.
Funeral services were held at Short Funeral Home, Laurel, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.
Contributions are suggested to ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 321 Norristown Road, Suite 260, Ambler, PA 19002-2755.
Dominick S. Kelliri,
worked for GM
Dominick S. Kelliri, 88, of Lewes and Collins Park, New Castle, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Christiana Hospital.
Mr. Kelliri was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was an official in UAW No. 435 and worked at General Motors for many years. He enjoyed boating and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Kelliri.
He is survived by his sister, Josephine Kelliri of Pittston, Pa.; his companion, Hilda Dellose of Elsmere; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Pittston, Pa., with burial in Denison Cemetery, Kingston, Pa.
Charles L. Hart III,
retired from Verizon
Charles L. “Sonny” Hart III, of rural Frankford, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at home.
Mr. Hart was a retired splicer with Verizon Telephone Company. He served in the Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and was a member of St. George’s United Methodist Church, Clarksville. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited and the Delaware Mobile Surf Fishermen.
He is survived by his mother, Lucille Czurley of Harbeson; his wife, Ruth Rust Hart; a son, Charles Grant Hart of Frankford; three daughters, Bethany Sparpaglione of Georgetown and Kelli and Kimberly Hart, both of Corpus Christi, Texas; three sisters, Susan Maedler of Lewes, Rebecca Carney of Harbeson and Ruth Hart of Texas; and two grandchildren, Emma and Dane.
Services will be held at noon, Wednesday, April 6 at the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Ave., Ocean View, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Burial will be in St. George’s Cemetery, Clarksville.
Flowers are acceptable or contributions are suggested to the St. George’s United Church New Parsonage Fund, RD #2, Box F, Clarksville DE 19970.
Bernard Frankel,
prominent engineer
Bernard “Bernie” Frankel, 83, of Milford, died Friday, April 1, 2005, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford.
Mr. Frankel was born July 25, 1921, in New York City, son of the late Harry S. and Beatrice Frankel.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1940 until 1946 in the Pacific Theater attached to the 22nd Bomb Group, 2nd Squadron, of the 5th Air Force, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
Mr. Frankel was a licensed professional engineer in Delaware and Maryland and was responsible for designing, erecting and operating a diesel power plant for the former Sussex Poultry Co. in Milford after returning from his military service.
In 1955, he began employment with Hartford Steam Boiler and Insurance Co., based in Philadelphia. He was a consulting engineer and worked on many projects with the architectural firm of R.C. Clendaniel of Lincoln, including many local churches, the Benedictine School and the Intervet Poultry Laboratory.
He enjoyed sailing, hiking the Appalachian Trail and in Delaware state parks, and fishing with his wife, particularly at the Indian River Inlet and on the Cape Henlopen fishing pier.
Mr. Frankel was a member of the American Society of Engineers, a member of Veterans of Foreign War Blue Hen Post 6483, Milford, and was a former member of Shawnee Country Club, Milford.
He was preceded in death by a beloved grandson, Danny Guerke.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Frances Ellen Emory Frankel; a son and daughter-in-law, David S. and Susan Frankel of Houston, Texas; three daughters and a son-in-law, Gwen Guerke of Milford, Rebecca Willey of Lewes and Deborah F. and Paul Sords of Shaker Heights, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Christopher Frankel, Matthew Guerke, Eli Willey, Andrew Sords, Elizabeth Sords and Molly Sords; and a great-grandson, Mason Willey.
Services were held in Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, with burial in Milford Community Cemetery, Milford.
Contributions are suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 209, Wilmington DE 19801.
Anthony “Tony” Crooks,
self-employed laborer
Anthony “Tony” Crooks, 52, of Lewes, died of cancer Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at home.
Mr. Crooks was a self-employed laborer. He was a member of St. George’s AME Church, Lewes.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Vanessa K. Smith of Lewes; three sons, Anthony Crooks Jr., Carlton Wise Jr., and Antonio Smith, all of Lewes; a daughter, Andrea Crooks of Lewes; five sisters, all of Oklahoma City; three brothers, all of Oklahoma City; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services were held at St. George’s AME Church, with burial private.
Nadine E. Duplaga,
Long Neck homemaker
Nadine E. Duplaga, 55, of Long Neck, and formerly of Cherry Hill, N.J., died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at home.
Mrs. Duplaga was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Ethel (Rupp) and Elmer D. Miller.
She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jo.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, John C. Duplaga; a daughter, Kimberly A. Duplaga; and a sister, Barbara Harrison.
Services were held from the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck, with burial in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South in Millsboro.
Flowers are acceptable, or contributions may be given to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
Willey Mae Weatherly,
Harbeson homemaker
Willey Mae Young Weatherly, 76, of Lewes and formerly of Harbeson, died Friday, April 1, 2005 in Harbour Health Care, Lewes.
Mrs. Weatherly was born Feb. 17, 1929, in Accomack County, Va., the daughter of the late Lorraine Drummond and Robert Young.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Weatherly; a son, Fred W. Weatherly Jr.; a sister, Margaret Knox; three brothers; a granddaughter, Tanya D. Tankard; two grandsons, Roy Walter Jr. and Lamont Weatherly; and a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Weatherly.
She is survived by 12 children and their spouses, Ernest and Sheila Weatherly of Newport News, Va., Evangelist Loraine Jones of Lewes, Pastor Dorothy L. Coles of Union City, Ga., The Rev. Martha and George Tankard of Lewes, Anita Weatherly of Lewes, Frances and Roy Walters of Dagsboro, Linda and Alphonso Miller of Rehoboth Beach, Joyce Bright of Georgetown, Rodney L. and Nancy Weatherly of Bear, Margarette Weatherly of Bridg3eville, Fred W. Weatherly III of Felton and Angannette and Parnell Brittingham of Georgetown; a special son, Charles W. Burton III of Lewes; a sister, Bertha Ayers of Bell Haven, Va.; five sisters-in-0law, Cornelius “Betty” Johnson, Shirley Weatherly, Virginia Weatherly, Juanita Weatherly and Curley Weatherly; three brothers-in-law, Frank Weatherly, Herbert L. Weatherly and the Rev. Linwood Taylor; 37 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, at Christ Church, Harbeson, where friends may call at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Friendship Church Cemetery, Lewes.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Milford.
04/01/05
Carol A. Mouzakitis,
former restaurant owner
Carol A. Mouzakitis, 49, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005.
She was born Nov. 4, 1955, in Reading, Pa. as Carol Hutzulak.
Carol and her husband moved to Rehoboth Beach in 1977 where they owned and operated Hi-Seas Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. In the late 1980s, they opened George’s Family Restaurant in Lewes.
Most recently, Carol was pursuing her Nurse Practitioner degree at Wilmington College while working at the Stevenson House in Georgetown.
Carol’s passion for the children she cared for at Stevenson House was second to none. She truly enjoyed the simple things in life, such as strolling down Lewes Beach, bicycling and spending quality time with family and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Hutzulak; her father, Allen Hutzulak; her brother, Allen Hutzulak Jr.; and her son, Allen Mouzakitis.
Carol is survived by her husband, Aris; her son, George Mouzakitis; her daughter, Daspina Malasky; her granddaughter, Chloe Mouzakitis; her sister, Linda Texter; and her brother, Joseph Hutzulak.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Friday, April 1, at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, Rt. 24, Oak Orchard.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes, Lewes.
The family suggests contributions be made in Carol’s memory to the Stevenson House in Georgetown. Contributions should be made payable to the DE State Treasurer and mailed to: Director of Youth Rehabilitation Services, 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com
Dorothy D. Hutzulak,
Sea Shell Shop employee
Dorothy Dysput Hutzulak, 76, of Millsboro, formerly of Reading, Pa.,. passed away Monday March 28, 2005.
Mrs. Hutzulak was currently employed as a chocolate maker for the Sea Shell Shop on Rt.1, Rehoboth Beach, a position she had held for many years. She was a volunteer for Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary and Delaware Hospice. She was an avid traveler and pinochle player. She attended Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Oak Orchard.
She is survived by a son, Joseph H. Hutzulak of Delmar; and a daughter, Linda Texter, of Reading, Pa., seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Friday April 1, at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, Rt. 24, Oak Orchard.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes, Lewes.
The family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 600 North DuPont Hwy., Georgetown, DE 19947
Newlin L. Montgomery,
served on church boards
Newlin L. “Monty” Montgomery, 68, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005, as a result of an automobile accident.
Mr. Montgomery was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished the time he spent with his family. He also enjoyed golfing.
He was an honorary member of Volunteer Hose Co. and an active member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church, where he was in the choir, on the board of trustees and on the administrative board.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Linford Oberholtzer and Cathy and Mark Grimm, all of Middletown; two granddaughters, Tiffany Reynolds and Sheryl Womer and her husband Joe, all of Middletown; a grandson, L.J. Oberholtzer of Middletown; a great-granddaughter, Ashley Womer of Middletown; two sisters, Mary Walker of Middletown and Lee Mazza of Rehoboth Beach; and two brothers, Robert Montgomery of Newport and William Montgomery of Middletown.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 1, in Immanuel United Methodist Church, Main Street, Townsend, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Old St. Anne’s Cemetery, Middletown.
Dr. Robert J. McMahon,
professor, consultant
Dr. Robert Joseph McMahon, 85, of Millsboro, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at his winter home in St. Simons Island, Ga.
Dr. McMahon was born Feb. 23, 1920, in Ogden, Utah.
He served in the 10th Mountain Division, U.S. Army, during World War II, where he served in the Pacific Theater and received the Bronze Star; he retired from the U.S. Army with a rank of full colonel.
He attended college at the University of California, Berkley and received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California.
Dr. McMahon was a consultant for several Fortune 500 companies, retiring from Lloyd’s Bank in California. He taught as a professor of marketing at the American Graduate School of Management in Phoenix, Ariz., where he held the S.C. Johnson Chair, and he served as chairman of the Public Service Commission for the state of Delaware.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary White McMahon of Millsboro; two daughters, Sally Anderson of Upper Saddle River, N.J. and Mary M. Dockham of St. Simon’s Island, Ga.; and three grandsons, Kevin Dockham, Keith Anderson and Evan Anderson.
Services will take place at 11 a.m., Friday, April 1, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, State Street, Millsboro. Internment with military honors will be in Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Delaware chapter, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 209, Wilmington DE 19801 or to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 Dupont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Ann R. Tarbutton,
Millsboro homemaker
Ann R. Tarbutton, 59, of Millsboro, died Sunday, March 27, 2005, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Tarbutton was born in Eddystone, Pa. and resided in Upland, Delaware County, Pa., for most of her life. She was a homemaker who was a proud and devoted caretaker. Known to all as Mema, she never turned away anyone who needed her. She was known for her love of cooking and her many culinary creations. She was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Melvin Tarbutton of Millsboro; her brother, Robert Hampton of New Jersey; her sons, Chip Seeley of Millsboro, Buffy Jenkins of Linwood, Pa., Melvin R. Tarbutton III of Upland, and Jason B. Tarbutton of Upland; 12 grandchildren; and countless other sons, daughters and grandchildren she adopted as her own.
Services and burial were private.
Contributions are suggested to Melvin Tarbutton, 118 Fronefield Avenue, Linwood, PA 19061.
Bonnie Lee Morris Kintz,
Stockley activity director
Bonnie Lee Morris Kintz, 45, of near Millsboro, died Saturday, March 26, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Kintz was born in Wilmington, Aug. 12, 1959, to the late Cecil Morris and Kathleen Bigi Morris of Long Neck.
She worked at the Stockley Center near Georgetown for the past 20 years, where she most recently served as activity director. She was a member of the American Legion Post 28 Auxiliary, Oak Orchard-Riverdale, and a member of AMVETS, Long Neck.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Megan L. Bedo and her companion, Gabe Figueroa of Millsboro; a son, Brandon Kintz, with whom she lived; a brother, Michael Morris Gries of New Hampshire; three sisters, Pamela Naylor and her husband Rick of Liepsic, Cindi Goodman and her husband Jerry of Smyrna and Kim Toohey of Bear; a grandson, Jayden Figueroa; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 2, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Street, Millsboro, where friends may call one hour before the service. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested for the benefit of her children to County Bank, for the benefit of Megan L. Bedo and Brandon J. Kintz, 10 Long Neck Shopping Center, Millsboro DE 19966.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Joel Martin,
construction manager
Joel Martin, 72, of Bridgeville, passed away at home, Monday, March 28, 2005, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
A native of Philadelphia, he spent his high school years at Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, N.J. During the Korean War, he served in the Coast Guard on the ship Half Moon and attended Temple University in Philadelphia after the war, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration.
During the 1960s, Joel rambled around the country and throughout Europe. Over the years he worked a variety of jobs, including computer programming during the early days when computers filled entire rooms; marketing researcher; management consultant; and mail carrier in the hills of Berkeley, Ca. In 1984, Joel moved to Delaware and worked as a construction project manager for the Delaware State Housing Authority until his 1997 retirement.
He was a 40-year member of MENSA, helping to write the bylaws of the Philadelphia group he joined in 1964. After retirement, he filled his life with hobbies such as gardening, reading, bird-watching and star-gazing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Paul Meshberg and Helen May Meshberg Boguslaw, as well as a sister, Luba Meshberg Weinfeld.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; their 27 furry children – 23 cats and four dogs; a niece, Nancie Weinfeld Dall; a nephew, Andrew Weinfeld; and a great-niece, Madison Dall, all of Philadelphia.
Memorial services and burial will be private. Arrangements by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Home, Dover.
John H. Callahan,
retired electrician
John H. Callahan, 66, of Harrington, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Callahan was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Hubert and Dorothy Peters Callahan. He had worked as an electrician in the steel industry.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Callahan, March 18, 2005.
He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Cox of Harrington; a son, Allen Callahan of Lewes; a sister, Dorothy Sassaman of Allentown, Pa.; six grandchildren, Chastidy Baranzano of Harrington, Michael Chilcote Jr. of McConnellsburg, Pa., Lindsey Chilcote of Dover, Nicole Callahan and Frank Callahan, both of Harrington, and Beth Ann Callahan of Lancaster, Pa.; and a great-grandson.
Services and burial will be private.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover DE 19901. Arrangements by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Ervin ‘Eru’ Madigan,
retired FBI agent
Ervin “Eru” Madigan, 84, of Ocean View, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Formerly of Hibbing, Minn. and College Park, Md., he was a special agent for the FBI and retired after 38 years with Sears & Roebuck. He was past president of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church Men’s Club in Bethany Beach and a member of the Knights of Columbus in College Park, as well as the Moose, Elks and VFW.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine Miller Madigan; two daughters, Suzanne Lillian Smariga and husband, Michael, of Middletown, and Sandra Milke Gallina and husband, Rudolph, of Robbinsville, N.J.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 1, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 N. Dupont Hwy., Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View.
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