07/29/05

Henry M. Donovan Jr.,
equipment operator
Henry M. Donovan Jr., 64, of Lewes, lost a swift but courageous battle with cancer Wednesday, July 27, 2005, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
He was born in Lewes, the son of the late H. Miller and Irma Beideman Donovan. He worked as an equipment operator for Melvin L. Joseph Construction of Georgetown and was previously employed with the city of Rehoboth water department, city of Lewes water department and various other construction companies.
He was a lifetime member of the Lewes Fire Department, a member of the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge 646 and a member of the Deputies Chauffeur Club.
Henry was active in Scouting, Little League and Indian Guides when his sons were involved. His favorite pastime was riding in the countryside and the state park, looking for deer.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard E. Donovan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Phyllis A. Donovan; two sons, Richard E. Donovan II and his wife, Stacy L. Martin-Donovan, and Kevin Hunter Donovan and his wife, Linda Noble-Donovan; three grandsons, Patrick H. Donovan, Gordon D. Holmes and Russell L. Noble and his fiance, Toni-Lyn; a great-grandson, Symon Lee Nobles; a sister, KaArin Schayer; two brothers, Robert Lee Donovan and his wife, Lynn, and Daniel D. Donovan and his wife, Dawn; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, July 30, in the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road. Internnment will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lewes Fire Department or Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont hwy., Georgetown DE 19947.

Theodore W. Richards,
farmer, businessman
Theodore W. “Jake” Richards, 76, a lifelong Milton resident, passed away Wednesday, July 27m 2005, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md.
Mr. Richards was born in Milton, the son of the late Jacob H. and Beatrice Reynolds Richards. Having worked with his father on the family farm, he continued that tradition and remained a farmer in the Milton area for many years. In the 1960s, he had Jake’s Service Station in Milford and during the winter months he later worked part-time for NCR and Sussex Trust.
An avid outdoorsman and hunter, he was a member and past president of the Delaware State Trap Shooters Association where in 1973 he was the Trap Shooting Singles Champion and was a member of the Broadkill Sportsman’s Club where he was also past president.
He also enjoyed sports and never met a stranger. He was a member of Whites Chapel Church and attended Grace Church in Milton. He was a former member of the Redmen.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Orna Lowe.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy McCabe Richards; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Harrison Richardson and Dorothy and David Dodd, all of Milton; five nieces, Gail Mansoory, Kathy Short, Sharon Slater, Susan Attalla and Jeanne Dodd-Blakeslee; three nephews, James R. Price, Kelly Price and David Dodd; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in White’s Chapel Cemetery, Milton.
Contributions are suggested to a charity of choice.

Wendy T. Besche,
artist, writer, gardener
Mrs. Wendy Townsend Besche, 41, of Georgetown, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. 
She was born Oct. 25, 1963, in Wilmington, daughter of Robert Scott Townsend of Chadds Ford, Pa. and Betsy Brink Townsend of Paoli, Pa.
Mrs. Besche was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, Georgetown, where she sang in the church choir.  She enjoyed story telling, working as an artist, gardening, writing poetry and other writings.  She was a graduate of Alexis I. Dupont High School and the Delaware Technical and Community College of Georgetown.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael C. Besche of Georgetown; one sister, Dr. Patricia Townsend Mako of Kotzebue, Alaska; three brothers, Sean C. Townsend, Robert M. Townsend and Laird S. Townsend, all of Wilmington; and her step-mother, Sally Townsend of Chadds Ford.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m., at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 102 East Laurel Street, Georgetown, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be private. 
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the Wesley United Methodist Church, Georgetown, DE. 
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, Georgetown.

Fannie Elloise Johnson,
school bus driver
Fannie Elloise Johnson, 86, of Millsboro, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Millsboro, the daughter of the late Ephraim Lincoln and Elizabeth Patience Wright Harman.
She was a school bus driver for the Indian River School District for more than 20 years. She was a member of the Indian Mission United Methodist Church, Millsboro. She was also a former tribal council member of the Nanticoke Indian Association, Millsboro.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clarence “Gib” Johnson; one son, Troy Johnson of Millsboro; a sister, Joan A. “Frank” Norwood of Millsboro; four grandchildren, Kelvin Harmon, Keenan Harmon, Katrina Harmon and Karen Harmon-Overton; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the Indian Mission United Methodist Church, Indian Mission Road, Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior to the service and also from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Street, Millsboro. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Richard J. Coyne,
carpenter
Richard J. Coyne, 64, of Lewes, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mr. Coyne was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late John J. and Marian E. Dermody Coyne. He had formerly lived in Bayshore, N.Y. and had been employed as a carpenter in residential construction.  Mr. Coyne had served in the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid sport fisherman and was always in pursuit of the “one that got away”.  He was a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife, Micheale A. “Mickey” Gallagher-Coyne; a son, Richard S. Coyne of Centereach, N.Y; two sisters, Virginia Croce of Bridgeville and Maureen DiGilio of Brightwaters, N.Y.; three brothers, John Coyne of Bayshore, N.Y, Kevin Coyne of East Moriches, N.Y. and Tommy Coyne of Brightwaters, N.Y.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 29 at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Route 1, Lewes. Burial will follow at Delaware Veterans Cemetery South near Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to the Center for the Inland Bays, 16529 Coastal Highway, Lewes DE 19958.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes. 
Condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph K. Adkins,
retired farmer, bus driver
Joseph K. Adkins, 94, of Bayard, died Monday, July 25, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Adkins was a retired farmer and school bus driver. He enjoyed working in his garden and sharing his vegetables with family and friends. He will be remembered and missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Armenia Adkins, in 1986.
He is survived by his daughter, Nelda McLaughlin and her husband Mark; a son, Norris Adkins and his wife Kittie Faye; three granddaughters, Jennifer Troublefield and her husband Tom, Tammy Bunting and her husband Robert and Celeste Cathall and her husband Darrin; a grandson, Norris Jr. and his wife Laura; and six great-grandchildren.
Services and burial were private.

Diane B. Canavan,
reflexologist
Diane Gray Burroughs Canavan passed away Monday, July 25, 2005, at home after a short illness.
She was the daughter of the late Francis and Hilda Gray. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 1967, and later attended reflexology school. She was most recently employed by Bev’s Hairways in Ocean Pines and Historic Relocations, and previously worked for Farlow’s Pharmacy, United States Postal Service, Best Answering Service, and RJ Lock. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and playing cards, and was an avid NASCAR fan.
She is survived by her husband Thomas; a sister, Helen Lathbury Conley and her husband Eddie of Seaford; a brother, Meloy Gray Sr. and his wife, Linda, of Titusville, Fla.; a son, Barry Burroughs, and his wife, Julie, of Titusville; a daughter, Amber Burroughs of Two Rivers, Wisc.; and numerous aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.
Services and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 104 West Chestnut Street, Salisbury, MD 21801.
Acknowledgements may be sent to Amber Burroughs, 904 Bellevue Place, Apt. D, Two Rivers, WI 54241 and Barry Burroughs, 4345 Mt. Vernon Ave., Titusville, FL 32780.
Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral home in Berlin.

Jean W. Bartlett,
Bethany activist
Jean W. Bartlett, 75, of Frankford and formerly of Bethany Beach, died suddenly Tuesday, July 265, 2005, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
She was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of the late William Irvin and Hilda Elizabeth Bayles Weaver,. She was a graduate of Eastern High School and worked as a secretary at the Pentagon until 1953, when she became a mother and a homemaker.
Jean was a treasurer of the Bethany Beach Fourth of July Committee for several years; a member of the Bethany Women’s Club; supporter of the South Coastal Library and St. Ann’s Bazaar.
She enjoyed traveling, reading and crocheting.
She is survived by her beloved husband, former Bethany Beach Mayor Charles J. Bartlett; her mother-in-law, Margaret Bartlett of Annapolis, Md.; a brother-in-law, Don Krippene of North Carolina; a daughter, Katharine Hilbert and her husband, Stephen, of Annapolis; a son, Steven Bartlett and his wife, Carolyn, of Berlin, Md.; a son, Charles F. Bartlett of Frankford; a daughter, Patricia Johnson and her husband, Duane, of Dover; a daughter, Mary Dayball and her husband, Tom, of Pasadena, Md.; 10 grandchildren, William and Jennifer Hilbert, Jamie, Kim, Steven and Caitlin Barlett, Bryan and Chris Johnson, and Tommy and Nikki Dayball. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jacquelin Krippene.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 29, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach. Burial will be in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View.

07/26/05

Frederick A. Hoppes,
retired sales rep
Frederick A. Hoppes, 87, of Long Neck and formerly of New Castle and Palm Bay, Fla., died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Fred had retired after working 38 years for Lehigh Safety shoe Co., Emmaus, Pa., as a sales representative. He thoroughly enjoyed working his territory of six states, providing safety toed shoes to industries.
Fred served as an Army staff sergeant during World War II and was decorated with numerous awards, including a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. While residing in New Castle, he was a member of the Nur Lodge Temple Shrine, a lifetime member of the Delaware City Masonic Lodge, as well as a member of Asbury Methodist Church, where he was quite active.
After retiring, he became a member of American Legion Post 28, Oak Orchard/Riverdale, and the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge. Prior to his long illness, he enjoyed fishing, golfing and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty Hoppes; two daughters, Diane Pratt and her husband, Thom, of Long Neck, and Linda Loyd of Waycross, Ga.; two grandchildren, Tommy Loyd and is wife, Lori, of Picayune, Miss., and Brenda Richardson and her husband, Ryan, of Statesboro, Ga. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Toby.
As per his wishes, services will be private for immediate family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 3551 N. Broad St., Philadelphia PA 19140. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.

Wesley L. Kling,
meat market owner
Wesley L. Kling, 82, of Camden-Wyoming died Friday, July 22, 2005, in Ruxton Health Nursing Home, Denton, Md.
Mr. Kling was born March 17, 1923, in Stanford, Conn., son of the late Joseph and Catherine Walls Kling.
He owned and operated Kling’s Meat Market in Willow Grove for 40 years. He was a loving, husband, father and grandfather. His many hobbies included golfing, hunting and horseracing.
Mr. Kling was a member of the Wyoming United Methodist Church and the Masonic Union Lodge in Dover.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Madeline Kling; two sons, John Wesley Kling of Wyoming and Donald Kling of Dover; a daughter, Linda Kling of Bangor, Maine; a brother, Joseph Kling of Lewes; a sister, Genevieve Irwin of Royal Oak, Mich.; three grandchildren, John Wesley Kling of Wyoming, Jennifer Scott of Felton and Leslie Kling of Newark; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where a Masonic service will be observed.
Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Instead of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the Wyoming United Methodist Church Building Fund, 112 Broad St., Wyoming DE 19934.

Betty A. Boone,
retired from Playtex
Betty A. Boone, 75, of Magnolia, died Friday, July 22, 2005, in Westminster Village Nursing Center.
Mrs. Boone was born May 24, 1930, in Harrington, daughter of the late John and Bertha Moore.
She had worked for Playtex for 45 years doing clerical work.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Boone, in 2003; two brothers and a sister.
She is survived by two sisters, Pauline Reen of Lawton, Okla. and Evelyn Sawyer of Billingham, Mass.; six nieces and nephews, Shirley McDougall of Georgetown, Fred Wazylkowski of Dover, Michael Wazylkowski of Dover, Sandy Crowe of Dover, Robert Wazylkowski of Bowers Beach and B.J. Tryon of Rehoboth Beach.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, in the Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover DE 19901.

Doris J. “Dottie” Dayton,
owned Crab Pot
Doris J. “Dottie” Dayton, 78, formerly of Hoopers Island and presently of Satellite Beach, Fla., and Rehoboth Beach, died Friday, July 22, 2005 at her daughter’s home in Prospect, Ky.
Born on March 12, 1927 at Hoopers Island, Dorchester County, Md., she was the daughter of the late Capt. Wilbur and Mildred Irene Tall Flowers.
On January 15, 1945 she married Robert G. Dayton.
During World War II she worked in Baltimore, Md. at the Social Security Administration.
For most of her working life she was the co-owner with her husband of The Crab Pot Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.
Dottie was proud to be from “The Island” and enjoyed returning whenever she could. She spent most of the time at her homes in Rehoboth Beach and Satellite Beach, Fla.
Surviving is her husband of 60 years, Robert G. Dayton of Satellite Beach, Fla., and Rehoboth Beach; two daughters, Darlene D. Figel and her husband Walt of Castle Rock, Colo. and Sandra D. Rawlins and her husband John of Prospect, Ky.; two sisters, Helen Wallace of Cockeysville, Md., Anna Brotemarkle and her husband David of Melbourne, Fla.;, five grandchildren, Scott Bickell of Seattle, Wash., Andrew Figel of Denver, Colo., Bridgett R. Strickler and her husband Stuart of Goshen, Ky., Angela R. Wetherton and her husband Lee also of Goshen, Ky., John C. Rawlins III and his wife Laura of Louisville, Ky; four great-grandchildren Reece Wetherton, Nora Wetherton, Caitlin Strickler and Bethany Strickler.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 27th at Noon at Hosier Memorial United Methodist Church, Fishing Creek, Md.  Officiating at the service will be The Rev. Joseph Kelly.  Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial offerings may be made in Mrs. Dayton’s memory to Hosier Memorial U.M. Church, c/o Mrs. Priscilla K. McGlaughlin, P.O. Box 41, Fishing Creek, MD 21634.

Ella V. Donovan,
retired seamstress
Ella V. Donovan, 82, of Milton died Sunday, July 24, 2005, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Donovan had been a seamstress for Milton Manufacturing Co., in Milton for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Emma Lofland Lawson; her first husband, Uhland Johnson Sr.; and her second husband, John P. Donovan.
She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Ukie Jr. and Connie Johnson of Milton; a sister, Hattie McBroom of Lafayette, Ind.; a brother, William Lawson of Milton; two grandsons and their wives, Ukie III and Dawn Johnson and Jimmy and Jill Johnson; five great-grandchildren, U.J. Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Nate Johnson and Joey Frederick Johnson; and two stepchildren, Donald Johnson and Dottie Dukes.
Services will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, in Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.

 
Dr. Walter Zane Collings,
research engineer
Dr. Walter Zane Collings Sr., 70 of Newark, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Elkton, Md.
A native Delawarean, Dr. Collings was born in Lewes on July 9, 1935. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees and doctorate in aerospace engineering from the University of Delaware. He was a research engineer with the Department of Defense, retiring from the Pentagon in 1992. A genealogy enthusiast, Dr. Collings was a member of the Historical Society of Cecil County and the Sons of the American Revolution.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. “Ginger” Nacrelli; three children, Kelley Wood Collings of Philadelphia, Pa, Walter Zane Collings Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Saginaw, Mich. and C. Vance Collings and his wife, Erin, of Martinsburg, W.Va.; his father, Walter A. Collings of Millsboro; his sister, Shirley Maloney and her husband, James, of Rehoboth Beach; five grandchildren, Qudsiyyah, Aaliyah, Charlie Zane, Carter Zane and Kaya; and a niece and nephew, Stacie and Mark.
The funeral services will be held privately.
Contributions are suggested to the Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th St., Ste. 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801.

Dorothy D. Brown,
Friends School worker
Dorothy D. Brown, 81, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Claymont, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at Lewes Convalescent Center with family by her side. 
She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and Goldey Beacom College.  She was last employed by Friends School of Wilmington, in the Guidance Department. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of more than 55 years, George A. Brown Sr. and her brother, Robert W. “Bud” Day. 
She is survived by her son, George A. Brown Jr. and his wife, Sonia, of San Jose, Calif.; and her daughter, Judith B. Talley and her husband, Gerald, of Rehoboth Beach.  She was grandmother to three granddaughters, Kristine Talley of Rehoboth Beach and Serena and Lindsey Brown of San Jose, Calif.  She is also survived by her sister, Marie Wendel of Ojai, Calif. Dot was a dedicated member of Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church in Wilmington for 65 years.  She was very active in United Methodist Women, serving as president and also taught Sunday school for many years.  Dot was a Girl Scout leader in Claymont during the 1960s. Upon moving to Rehoboth Beach, Dot joined Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and being a part of United Methodist Women, Bible Study, Prayer Group and Book Club. A memorial service will be held at Bethel United Methodist Church in August.  Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.  Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church, Hillcrest & Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19801 or Bethel Methodist Church, 129 W. 4th Street, Lewes, DE  19958.

07/22/05

Dorothy Jackson Holston,
Groome piano player
Dorothy Jackson Holston, 90, of Lewes, died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.orn in Brookview, Md., Mrs. Holston was the daughter of the late Augusta Lee and Mary Frances Jackson. Mrs. Holston was a homemaker. She was an active member of Groome United Methodist Church, where she played the piano for 23 years. She was a past member of the Eastern Star, Mizbah Chapter #64 in East New Market, Md.rs. Holston is survived by a daughter, Sandy Hunsicker and her husband, George, of Lewes; a son, John E. Holston Jr. and his wife, Paula, of Hebron, Md.; and stepdaughter, Jacqueline Fooks and her husband, Lee, of Seaford. She is also survived by three grandchildren, George Hunsicker Jr., Gina McClanahan and Thomas Holston; nine great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren, Eric Fooks and Rodney Fooks; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holston was predeceased by her husband, John Edward Holston Sr.; and one great-grandson, Jeremy Joseph McClanahan.
The funeral service will be held Friday, July 22, at Groome United Methodist Church, Savannah Road, Lewes, at 11 a.m. The Rev. William Hopkins will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Groome United Methodist Church Music Department, PO Box 299, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Home, Delmar.

Sarah T. Gorekci,
Lewes homemaker
Sarah “Sally” Elizabeth Tompkins Gorecki, 70, of Lewes, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, at  her residence. 
Mrs. Gorecki was born Jan. 26, 1935 in Penns Grove, N.J., the daughter of the late Paul Tompkins and Geneva Ray Wood Tompkins Hartnett of Milford. 
Mrs. Gorecki moved to Lewes 10 years ago with her husband.  She was a homemaker who loved to read; she was a member of St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church and she loved spending time with her family. 
She is survived by her husband of almost 49 years, John Gorecki; two sons, John Gorecki and his wife Eileen of New Castle, and Michael Gorecki and his wife Alanna of Middletown; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Gail Cunningham and JoAnn Hite, both of West Virginia;  and her brother, Edward Hartnett of Dover. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 22, 11 a.m., at St. Jude The Apostle Church, on Route 1 just north of Five Points, where friends may visit one hour prior to the Mass; Father Jim Hreha will be the officiant.   
Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear. 
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve, Attn:  Toys for Tots, 3920 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE  19808.

Lawrence P. Isaacs,
life-long farmer
Lawrence P. “Larry” Isaacs, 87, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Lincoln, died Monday, July 18, 2005, in his home with his family present.
Mr. Isaacs was born June 27, 1918, in Bridgeville, son of the late Edgar F. Sr. and Delema Wilson Isaacs.
He was a farmer, and his training for this occupation started in his early years. He arose hours before school as a youth to help milk the family’s cows, and then delivered the milk via mule-drawn wagon to the 500-some families in the Greenwood area. He and his brother, Penn, formed a business partnership with their father, Edgar F. Isaacs & Sons, growing corn, selling strawberry plants and raising purebred Hampshire hogs and broiler chickens. Later, they grew asparagus, which required handcutting then, and also grew peas and lima beans for the Campbell Soup Co. Their success was greatly attributed to several loyal, longtime employees.
He was a lover of nature, travel, golf and attending University of Delaware football games. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and his friends consistently described him as “a true gentleman.”
Mr. Isaacs was a lifelong Methodist. He was a member for more than 50 years of the Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford, and most recently was attending the Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach. He was a member for decades of the Milford Lions Club and was a member of the Shawnee Country Club in Milford and the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. He and his wife were volunteers for more than 10 years, delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound patients in the Rehoboth Beach and Lewes areas even into their mid-80s.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian I. Martin; and two brothers, Simeon Pennewill “Penn” Isaacs and Edgar F. Isaacs Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dorothy M. Isaacs; three daughters, Kay I. Greene of Lincoln, Susan C. Isaacs of Milton and Beth Isaacs of Silver Spring, Md.; two grandchildren, Bernhard L. “Ben” Tebbens and Bonnie T. Twilley, both of Lincoln; and three great-grandchildren, Benjamin I. Tebbens of Milford, Brian M. Twilley of Newark and Amanda N. Twilley of Lincoln.
Celebration of Life services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, in the Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, where friends may call from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Burial will be in the Milford Community Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Georgetown Professional Park, Suite 107, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947; or to Meals on Wheels Delaware, 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.

Granville Burton Stewart,
professional educator
Granville Burton Stewart, 64, of Lewes died Sunday, July 17, 2005, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 64.
Mr. Stewart was born June 22, 1941, in Lewes, son of the late Louis and Helena Parker Stewart.
He was a 1959 graduate of William C. Jason High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Delaware State College in 1964.
Mr. Stewart served honorably from 1965 to 1968 in the U.S. Army, a portion of which he spent in the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service and the Good Conduct medals.
Upon returning home, he began his professional career in education starting in the Laurel School District for one year. He then went to the Cape Henlopen School District where he retired after 18 years.
He was an avid reader and history buff and enjoyed collecting and refinishing antiques. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Stewart was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10638 and a 30-year member of the American Legion Post 17 in Lewes.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.
He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Zona and Jose Saez of Milford and Tamika Stewart of Newark; two grandchildren, Jordan Saez and Journey Saez, both of Milford; two sisters, Sarah Stewart and Antoinette Handy, both of Lewes; a brother and a sister-in-law, Kenyon and Norvis Parker of Frederick, Md.; his former wife of 22 years, Louise Maull; and a host of nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, in the Friendship Baptist Church, West 4th Street, Lewes.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, S. Atlantic Division, P.O. Box 472, New Castle, DE 19720. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Millsboro.

Thomas J. Radzius,
General Motors employee
Thomas J. Radzius, age 66 of Middletown and Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mr. Radzius was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 2, 1939, son of the late John and Marie Szymoniak Radzius. A member of UAW Local #435, he was employed with General Motors at the Boxwood Road site in Wilmington, retiring in 1993 after 29 years of service. In his leisure time Mr. Radzius greatly enjoyed gardening, trips to the beach, and, most especially, crab fishing with his beloved grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marlane S. Weismiller Radzius; four daughters, Karen L. Zaremba and her husband, Ed, of Bear, Denise L. Boyles and her husband, Randy, Lynnette R. Baker and her husband, Jim, and Ladawn M. Barba and her husband, Vince, all of Middletown; three sisters, Dorothy Napolitana of Pittsburgh, Patricia O’dato of Jefferson Hills, Pa. and Helen Metro of Lewes; and seven grandchildren, Alyssa Barba, JT Baker, Julia Barba, Joshua Boyles, Amanda Baker, Sarah Zaremba and Megan Boyles.
Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 22, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 801 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Rd., Ste. 1, Newark, DE 19711. 

John T. Elliott Sr.
diary farmer
John T. Elliott Sr., 87, of Bridgeville, died Monday, July 18, 2005, at his residence. 
He was born Nov. 1, 1917 son of the late William and  Naomi Clark Elliott.
Mr. Elliott served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corp, first in China and then in the Pacific Theatre, World War II.  He was a dairy farmer in Frederica for seven years then an agricultural farmer until 1998.   While farming, he also was employed with the Department of Agriculture in Georgetown.  He loved playing card games and Dominoes, and he was an avid reader of mysteries and western books.  
Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife Sarah Conaway Elliott; two daughters, Barbara Truitt and her husband Arnold and Janet Scarborough and her husband Lewis, all of Georgetown; two sons, John Thomas Elliott Jr. and wife Maria of Bridgeville and David W. Elliott of Frederica; seven grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mildred West of Laurel, DE.  
Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 23, at 11 a.m., at the Cannon United Methodist Church, Route 18, about three miles west of Route 13, Cannon, with the Rev. Terry Weber Rodriquez officiating.  Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE  19947 or to the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, 9201 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 300, W. Hollywood, CA 90069.

Kathleen H. Goetchius,
advertising editor
Kathleen H. Goetchius, 79, of Rehoboth Beach, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at Christiana Medical Center in Christiana. Mrs. Goetchius was born April 22, 1926 in New York City, N.Y. to the late George S. and Johanna Itczak Litz. 
Mrs. Goetchius was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 5 in Rehoboth Beach. In 1986 she retired from Klemtner Advertising Inc., a New York City pharmaceutical advertising agency subsidiary of Saatchi & Saatchi, where she was manager of the editorial department. During her retirement she continued to do freelance editing and rewriting.
Her husband, Albert W. Goetchius, died in 1998. 
Mrs. Goetchius is survived by many lifelong friends, Helen Kelly and Patricia and Michael Hoffman Sr. of Middletown, N.Y.; Kathleen Hoffman-Sanin and her husband Norman Sanin and their children, and Ellen Mary and Adam Peter of Washington, D.C.; Michael Hoffman Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Goshen, N.Y.; two brothers, Stanley and Randolph Litz, both of New York City; a sister, Marion Steele of Hebron, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m., Monday, July 25, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with Pastor Randy Booth officiating. Following there will be an 11 a.m. chapel committal service at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, where Mrs. Goetchius will be interred with her husband.
Contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905 or to the Salvation Army, 525 N. Front Street, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Send online condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas John Chinchar,
retired electrician
Thomas John Chinchar, of Lewes, died July 14, 2005 at home. He was born June 30, 1937 in Hopelawn, N.J. to the late Mamie and Michael Chinchar.
Mr. Chinchar was a retired electrician from IBEW local 358, Perth Amboy, N.J, and had been a partner in his own electrical business prior to retirement. He had served as president and a business representative of IBEW local 358. He served as a machinist mate in the U.S. Navy and as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 28. 
He is  survived by his wife of 41 years, Hester  Chinchar; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jason Ford of New York City, N.Y.; three sisters, Arlene Dunphy of Belleville, N.J., Dolores Forziatti of Edison, N.J. and Gloria Kuran of Hopelawn, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7 Bay Vista Drive, Rehoboth Beach. Burial with military honors will be held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, near Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to the Lutheran Church of our Savior at the above address, in memory of Thomas John Chinchar.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Michele D. Matruder,
student nurse
Michele Deppen Matruder, 39 of Wilmington, died peacefully at home Sunday, July 17, 2005, surrounded by her loving family.
Michele was raised in Wilmington and graduated from Concord High School in 1984. Michele was attending Delaware Technical & Community College in Stanton, studying to be a nurse, her lifelong goal, when she became ill. Michele enjoyed watching her children participate in sports and coached CYO girls’ basketball for Holy Rosary parish.
Michele is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Mark Robert Matruder; her children, Ryan, Amanda and Lindsey, all at home; her parents, Robert and Patricia Deppen of Wilmington; her in-laws, Don and Ruth Matruder Smythe of Rehoboth; her maternal grandmother, Dorothy McCullin of Wilmington; great grandfather, Karl A.H. Krause of New Ringold, Pa.; her sisters, Andrea and her husband, Steve Romito, and their two sons, Michael and Andrew, of Slidell, La., and Danielle and her husband, Eric Harris, and their daughter, Kaitie, of Newark; and her brother, Justin Deppen and his fiancée, Monica Diflo, of Hockessin; her sister-in-law, Kim and her husband, Albert J. Roop IV, and their children AJ and Meghan, of Wilmington; her stepsisters, Elaine Smythe and her son, Connor Crompton, of New Castle, Donna Smythe of New York City; stepbrother, David Smythe of New York City, and his daughter, Alexa, of Dover; and godmother, Jessica Frederick of Newport.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Rosary Church, Claymont.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Michele’s memory to College America 529 Plan, (FBO Matruder Children), 2035 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.

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Anna D. Reuling,
K-Mart employee
Anna Demmer Reuling, 69, of Rehoboth Beach, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at her residence.
She was born June 7, 1936 in Munchen, Germany to the late George and Amali Gottlob Demmer.
Mrs. Reuling was employed for many years by Macy's Department Store at the Christiana Mall. She then worked for 10 years at the K-Mart in Rehoboth Beach until her death. She was an avid bowler for the local senior league. She loved ceramics to the extent that she owned and taught classes at Anna's Ceramics at the Brookside Shopping Center in the 1970s and early 1980s. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Newark.
She was married to Richard H. Reuling Sr. for 28 years; he died July 14, 1996. She is survived by her children, Joseph "Butch" Moore, Elizabeth Moore, Patrick Moore Sr., Rebecca Thompson, Richard Reuling Jr., Calvin Reuling, Sue Davis and Bobby Reuling; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 21, 11 a.m., at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 200 Marrows Road, Newark, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Herbert Hoeflinger will officiate. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
The family suggests contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the Delaware Valley, 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Ralph D. Morgan,
formation pilot
Ralph D. Morgan, 41, of Milton, died Sunday, July 10, 2005, in an airplane accident. Mr. Morgan was born July 23, 1963, in Lewes, to Richard and Patricia (Short) Morgan, currently of Summerfield, Fla.
Mr. Morgan was raised in Rehoboth Beach. He was employed as a service technician for Suburban Propane. He enjoyed working on anything mechanical for himself and others. Ralph was an extremely caring man who was a devoted and loving husband and father. He loved spending time with his children and family.
Mr. Morgan died doing what he loved. He was a member of the Mid Atlantic R.V. Wing Team. Ralph was a certified formation pilot in addition to being qualified to fly aerobatic maneuvers in formation. He flew with the Vultures Precision Formation Team for more than four years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Diane Morgan, his son Joshua Morgan of Milton, his daughter Carolyn Morgan of Huntington, W.V., his stepdaughter Jennifer Sechrist of Milton; his grandson Daniel Morgan of Huntington, two sisters, Laurie Morgan of Lewes and Lisa Morgan-Sloan of Buford, Ga., and his maternal grandmother Dorothy Short.
All services were private. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel in Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163.

Michael C. Haseldine,
retired entrepreneur
Michael Cyril Haseldine, 79, of Milton, died Saturday, July 16, 2005, at home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Haseldine was born in Nottinghampshire, England, Aug. 30, 1925, lived in Canada and in many United States locations including New York, Massachusetts and several Delaware cities, including Rehoboth Beach and New Castle. He spent most of his professional life as an entrepreneur. Over the past several decades he worked in the poultry industry on Delmarva and in other areas of the country.
As a youth growing up in England during the Nazi Germany onslaught of Europe, he left school to join the fight in 1942. With the enlistment age of 18, the 17-year-old kept his true age a secret and enlisted. From 1942 to 1947 Mr. Haseldine fought for his native country, joining the British army and participated in D-Day at Sword Beach. Mr. Haseldine was involved in the liberation of concentration camps and after the Nazis were defeated, Mr. Haseldine, a master sergeant, was stationed in Germany as part of the British Army of the Rhine.
After World War II he moved to Canada and met his future wife, Marjorie May Shaw and the two were married in Jamestown, N.Y,. May 26, 1956. The couple has lived in Milton for the past five years.
He enjoyed reading all types of books and periodicals and was an aviation buff and former pilot. He will be remembered for his English charm, British accent and vivid stories, all told with humor and a twinkle in his eye.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Michael Jr. of Annapolis, Md.; daughters Suzanne Thurman of Milton, Sally Geisser of Rockville, Md. and Jane Haseldine-Cole of Dover; a daughter-in-law, Jan Haseldine; sons-in-law, Christopher Thurman and Darrel Cole; and grandchildren, Ian and Carly Thurman, Emma Geisser and Thea and Eva Haseldine.
A memorial service will be held at Short Funeral Services Milton Chapel, 416 Federal St., Thursday, July 21, with visitation at 4:30 p.m. and the service at 5 p.m.
Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association Memorial and Honor Program, PO Box 2680, Canton OH 44720, or Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 DuPont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19947.

Sylvia M. Bonk,
retired phone operator
Sylvia M. Bonk, 87, passed away peacefully July 12, 2005, at Christiana Hospital.
Sylvia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the daughter of Percival and Lettie Marshall, and the granddaughter of lighthouse keepers living for a time at the renowned Cape Henlopen Lighthouse. She grew up in Wilmington and Lewes, graduating from Lewes High School in 1935. She retired from the Diamond State Telephone Co., where she was a telephone operator for 22 years and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers retirees group. She was an avid quilter and loved to crochet. She took great pleasure giving her handmade quilts and baby blankets to friends and family. After retirement, she enjoyed taking bus trips throughout the country with her husband and friends, and spending time at the beach.
She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, who died in 1999; and her brother, Henry Marshall. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Dorsney and her husband, Laurence; son, David Bonk and his fiancée, Grace Roberts; and grandchildren, Suzanne Shields and her husband, Thomas, Kenneth Dorsney and his wife, Constance, Jaime Haase and her husband, Brian, and Erin Bonk. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren, Thomas, Matthew, John, Stephanie and Jessica Shields and Tyler and Augusta Dorsney. She also leaves behind her beloved cats, Maudie and Maddie, who gave her great comfort and company in recent years.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held July 16, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Woodacres. Interment was in All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Five Points Fire Company, 209 S. Maryland Ave., Wilmington, DE 19804.
To send condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com.

Doris M. Frey,
homemaker
Doris M. Frey, 82, of Long Neck and formerly of Wilmington, passed away at her home, Friday, July 15, 2005.
She was born Oct. 9, 1922, in Salem, N.J., and was the daughter of the late Charles and Georgeanna Banks. Doris worked in the early years at Anchor Hocking in Salem and on the ferry boat between Delaware and New Jersey, and held many various jobs before becoming a full time homemaker. She was also a pleasure to talk with, always wanting to help people, and she will be dearly missed by all.
In addition to her parents, Doris was predeceased by a son, Ronald W. Frey, in 2000; brother, Milton Banks; and sister, Vera Allen. She will be dearly missed by her loving husband, Gene F. Frey Sr.; one son, Gene F. Frey Jr. and daughter-in-law, Kathy of Middletown; one grandson, Brian G. Frey and his wife, Jennifer, of MiddIetown; one brother, Charles V. Banks and his wife, Jackie; brother-in-law, Forrest Kirk; along with many nieces and nephews. Doris was expecting her first great-grandson in October.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, on Tuesday morning at 11 :30 a.m., July 19, where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be in Silverbrook Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. To send condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com.

Harvey D. Harmon,
water dept. retiree
Harvey Douglas Harmon of Jimtown in Lewes, died after a brief illness, Friday, July 15, 2005, in Beebe Medical Center. He was 88.
Mr. Harmon was born July 11, 1917, near Lewes, son of the late Harvey Hickman and Helen Draine Harmon. He was known to many as Douglas and grew up in Lewes, later moving to Wilmington.
He worked for the Wilmington Water Department and E.I. Dupont Nemours for more than 25 years, retiring in 1977.
Mr. Harmon was a member of Star in the East Lodge 1, Corinithian Consistory 5 and Suakim Temple 60, all in Wilmington.
He is survived by his wife, Rita M. Newman Harmon of Wilmington; two sons and two daughters-in-law, James R. “Jimmy” and Barbara Harmon of Lewes and William D. “Billy” and Juanita Harmon of Wilmington; a stepson and a stepdaughter-in-law, Victor and Minnie Lee Newman; two daughters and a son-in-law, Charlotte Harmon Givens of Dover and Rita Ann and Sidney Jacobs of Wilmington; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles L. Harmon of Millsboro; and an uncle and his wife, Mannie and Delema Harmon of Millsboro.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, at Israel United Methodist Church on Plantation Road in Lewes, where friends may call two hours earlier. A Masonic service will be at noon.
Burial will be in Israel Cemetery in Lewes.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Millsboro.

Betty J. Eibling,
active church member
Betty J. Eibling, 74, of Bethany Beach, died at her home Sunday July 17, 2005.
She was born in Hickory, N.C. and was a graduate of St. Stephen’s High School of the Springs Road area of Hickory.Betty was a very active lifelong church member with Lutheran churches in many parts of the country.
Serving as chairman of the altar guild, choir member, and Bible study teacher, most recently she served with the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach.
She served as vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Lutheran Brotherhood and was the volunteer congregational coordinator for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph H. Eibling; three sons, Russell Eibling of Aiken, S.C., Michael Eibling of Buena Vista, Co., and Frederick Eibling of Bel-Air, Md.; two brothers, Deams Huffman of Matthews, N.C. and Tim Huffman of Hickory; two sisters, Gloria Wessel of Colombia, Md. and Martha Huffman of Charlotte, N.C.; and six grandchildren.A memorial service will be held Saturday July 23, at 11 a.m. at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Lutheran Church of Savior, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, or South Delaware Choral Society.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.