12/30/05

Evelyn R. Brengle,
Super Fresh retiree
Evelyn R. Brengle, 91, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005 in the Harbor Health Care Nursing Home, Lewes.
Evelyn was born in 1914 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Roselius.
She retired from the Millsboro Super Fresh in 1979.
Along with her parents, her husband, Albert Mantz Brengle, preceded her in death in 1969, as did her brother George Roselius in 1998 and her sister Gladys Stewart in 2005.
Evelyn is survived by her brother, Edward Roselius; a daughter, Betty Lou Gentile of Baltimore, Md.; a son, Ronald Brengle and his wife Inez of Rehoboth Beach; her granddaughters, Cheryl Gentile Kinnear, Carole Gentile Rawls and Karen Brengle Smitley; her grandsons, Charles Gentile, Craig Gentile, Brian Brengle and Keith Brengle; her great-granddaughters, Caitlin Kinnear and Kelly Rawls; her great-grandsons, Christopher Rawls, Jeremy Smitley, Justin Smitley and Jamie Smitley; and her great-great-granddaughters, Kiana Smitley and Nevaeh Smitley.
Visitation will begin 11:30 a.m. and the memorial service at noon, Friday, Dec. 30 at the Dagsboro Church of Christ, 28001 Dagsboro Road, Dagsboro. David Hall will be officiating.  Evelyn attended the Dagsboro Church of Christ prior to entering convalescent care in 2000.
Contributions are suggested to Dagsboro Church of Christ at the above address.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

 

Helen Vautrin,
Wilmington homemaker
Helen (Fitzler) Vautrin, 85, of Wilmington, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005.
Mrs. Vautrin was a homemaker who loved crafts, watching sports and laughter. She was the wife of the late Gerard “Gerry” “Jim” Vautrin. Born in Fall River, Mass. to the late William E. Fitzler Sr. and Ella (Kenney) Fitzler. Mrs. Vautrin was a member of St. John the Beloved Church. She worked as a seamstress for various textile mills in Fall River.
Helen lived in a special community with many old and wonderful friends. She was a loving mother and devoted nana who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandson, Cody, who was the light of her life.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Vautrin of Wilmington and Sharon Hawkins and her husband, John, of Rehoboth Beach; two grandchildren, John Hawkins and his wife, Julie, of Philadelphia, Pa. and Jennifer Morrison and her husband, Christopher, of Scituate, Mass.; a great grandson, Cody Morrison; a brother John Fitzler and his wife, Betty, of Fall River, Mass.; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late William Fitzler and his wife, Mary, of Tiverton, R.I., Louise Ouimet and her husband, Alfred, of Cartert, N.J., Wilhelmina Boule and her husband, Thomas, of Fall River, Mass., and Marie Lewis and her husband, Everett Sr. of Fall River Mass.
Mass of Christian burial was held at St. John the Beloved Church, Wilmington, with burial will be in All Saints Cemetery..
The family requests flowers be sent or those who wish may make a contribution to Sister Joana Boneski, OP, c/o Dominican Sisters of Hope, Development Office, 320 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, N.Y. 12550-3498.

Helen Louise Bowden,
retired from Beebe
Helen Louise Bowden, 72, of Seaford and formerly of Millsboro, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bowden was born Dec. 10, 1933, in Federalsburg, Md., the daughter of the late William and Julia Adams Wilkerson Handy.
She worked at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes as a psychiatric technician, retiring after 21 years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Bowden Jr., in 1995; and two sisters, Marie Mitchell and Ruth Benton.
She is survived by four sons and two daughters-in-law, Roger and Jean Handy of Millsboro, Pierce and Brenda Bowden of Georgetown, Mark Bowden of Georgetown and Tim Bowden of Seaford; three daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie Smith of Laurel, Md., Sherry and Dennis Dodd of Georgetown and Sam Bowden of Laurel; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services were held in Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial at a later date in Carey’s Cemetery, near Millsboro.

Irvin Daniel White,
retired from NCR
Irvin Daniel White, 75, of Liberty, S.C., died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in his stepson’s residence in Seaford.
Mr. White was born in Pittsville, Md., the son of the late Dorothy Steininger and Walter M. White.
He worked in the shipping department for NCR Corp. in Liberty before retiring.
He enjoyed playing horseshoes, checkers and golf and made two holes-in-one during his lifetime.
Mr. White was a member of Ruhamah Baptist Church in Liberty and a member of the Senior Citizens in Liberty, where he drove the center’s van.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Windsor Holloway White; a son, Michael I. White of Millsboro; a daughter, Sharon J. White of Millsboro; a stepson, Vernon H. Holloway II of Seaford; a brother, Murray White of Georgetown; three sisters, Maribell West of Millsboro, Ida Widdowson – his twin – of Mardela Springs, Md. and Amanda Tauber of Salisbury, Md.; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; and two stepgrandsons.
Services were held in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford, with burial in Blades Cemetery, Blades.

Emily H. Zebley
Indian Mission church member
Emily H. Zebley, 86, of Millsboro, formerly of Boothwyn, Pa., died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005.
She was the wife of the late George Taylor Zebley.
She is survived by her children, Jane E. Arnott and husband David, of Gulf Breeze, Fla. and Mary Z. Slawter and husband Bill, of Lewes; a brother, Elwood Hicken of Port Charlotte, Fla.; a sister, Grace Harvey of Millsboro; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 30, at the Indian Mission Church, Route 5 and Hollyville Road, Millsboro, where family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held privately.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Indian Mission Church, c/o Joseph Wright, 28167 Warwick Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966; or to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. Dupont Hwy., Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, Media, Pa.

Samuel Beach Jones,
retired manager
Samuel Beach Jones, 84, of Lewes, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.
Mr. Jones was born Nov. 8, 1921 in Eurier, Switzerland to the late Leonard Chester and Yvonne Jequier Jones. He was a graduate of Princeton University in 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, and was a D-Day veteran of Omaha Beach.
Mr. Jones retired in 1981 as a network manager for Verizon Communications in New Jersey after 33 years of service. He was a former member of the Delaware Symphony Association. He also loved woodworking and bird watching.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Gledhill Jones; a daughter, Jacqueline Jones of Cromwell, N.J.; a son, Huntington Jones of Mountain Lakes, N.J.; and a sister, May Perkins, Bloomington, Ill.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Brian Keith Hitchens,
master carpenter
Bryan Keith Hitchens, 47, of Gumboro, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at home.
Mr. Hitchens was born Oct. 14, 1958, in Lewes. He was preceded in death by his father, James D. Hitchens Sr., in 2000.
He was a cabinet maker and master carpenter and a National Rifle Association master marksman. He attended Bayshore Community Church in Gumboro and was a member of the Bridgeville Rifle and Pistol Club, where he served on the board of directors. Hew as also a member of the National Rifle Association.
Mr. Hitchens is survived by his mother, Glenda J. Hitchens of Gumboro; two sons, Keith Bryan Hitches and Kirt Hitchens, both of Gumboro; three brothers, James Hitchens and his wife, Tammy, Barry Hitchens and his wife Diane and Kevin Hitchens, all of Gumboro.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 2, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call at noon. Pastor Mike Truitt will officiate. Burial will be in Westwoods Cemetery.
Donations are suggested in support of the Bridgeville Rifle Club, PO Box 3112, Milford DE 19963.

John E. DeGrange,
retired from railroad
John Ervin DeGrange, 85, of Seaford, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, at Methodist Manor House in Seaford.
Mr. DeGrange was born April 16, 1920 in Roxborough, Pa., to the late John D. and Louise Hofmann DeGrange.
Mr. DeGrange was a graduate of Springfield High School, Springfield, Pa., and Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. For most of his life he worked in passenger operations for the Pennsylvania Railroad culminating as a Systems Analyst at Penn Central Corporation. He retired from the Railroad in 1981 and moved to Delaware in 1982.
Over the years, he enjoyed developing family geneology, wood carving, furniture restoration and boating. He was a former president of the Rotary Club in Maryland, former president of Howard High School (Maryland) Boosters Club, a former Scout Master, and former president of Pinewater Civic Association. He was currently a member of St. George's Episcopal Church near Angola.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jane Wueschinski DeGrange; his son David DeGrange and daughter-in-law Kathleen DeGrange of Millsboro; two grandchildren, Aimee McManus and Dawn DeGrange; and two great-grandchildren, twins, Merritt Jane and Declan Thomas McManus.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 11 a.m., at St. George's Episcopal Church, Route 23, 20322 Beaver Dam Road, Harbeson. Burial will follow the service. The Rev. Max Wolf will be officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes,
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 or to St. George's Episcopal Chapel, Road 285, Indian River Hundred, Angola, DE 19958.

Kevin Joe Elliott,
construction worker
Kevin Joe Elliott, 27, who was known to his friends and family as "Bobo," of Georgetown died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
Mr. Elliott was born in Lewes, son of Jacquelyn Justice.
He was a construction worker, employed by J.M. Bennett Construction Co. Inc. He was a great uncle who loved and enjoyed playing with kids in his family. He loved playing cards and bowling, and was an electronics buff.
Mr. Elliott attended My Father's House Church in Seaford.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jacquelyn Justice and Edgar Lewis Sr. of Dagsboro; two brothers, Michael Justice of Dagsboro and Travis Justice of Millsboro; a sister, Chastity Justice of Dagsboro; a stepbrother, Edgar Lewis Jr. of Milford; two stepsisters, Melissa Lewis and Brandy Lewis, both of Georgetown; two special nieces, Faith Lewis and Makenzi Justice; a special nephew, Jordan Lewis; numerous other nieces and nephews; his special aunt, Kathy Watkinson; his father, Alfred Marshall of Millsboro; three half-sisters; and a half-brother.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, in Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Pastor Mike Vaughn will officiate.
Burial will be in Dagsboro Redmen's Cemetery.

12/27/05

William R. Dempsey Sr.,
volunteer fireman
William R. Dempsey Sr., 81, of Cheswold, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, in Silver Lake Center, Dover.
Mr. Dempsey was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Cheswold, son of the late James and Blanche McClain Dempsey.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and had duty stations including North Africa, the invasion of Sicily, 2nd Beach Battalion, England, Salvage Group Normandy and on the ship USS Rankin AKA 103.
Mr. Dempsey was a carpenter by trade and worked out in Delaware with the Carpenters Local Union 626, with 50 years of service.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with the family at the summer home at Pickering Beach.
Mr. Dempsey was a member of Cheswold Volunteer Fire Co. with 54 years of service. He joined the fire company in 1951. During his time of service, he held the position of president emeritus as well as various other positions.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mollie E. Hurley Dempsey of Cheswold; two sons and two daughters-in-law, William R. “Dickie” Jr. and Dotty Dempsey and Earle C. and Darla Dempsey, all of Cheswold; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Jeff Eisenbrey of Cheswold; a brother and sister-in-law, Mary and Jeff Eisenbrey of Lewes; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Frances Remley of Dover, Mabel Forman of St. Georges and Mary Jane and Fred Bell of Woodside; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
A remembrance service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28 in Cheswold Volunteer Fire Co. Station in Cheswold, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company.

George R. Baldwin,
business manager
George R. Baldwin, 80, of Long Neck and formerly of New Jersey, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005 at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mr. Baldwin served in the Navy during World War II. He retired as manager of Public Storage Inc. in 1997.
He also worked as a volunteer fireman and local policeman in Wenonah, N.J.
He enjoyed sports and spending time with his family.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Arlene Baldwin; a son Richard D. Baldwin and wife Stephanie; five daughters, Cheryl L. Jester and her husband Steve; Denise L. Rink and her husband Roy; Terree Paynter; Rennee D. Kennedy and her husband Richard; Dana L. Johnson and her husband Richard; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Jo Ann Woodward of Fairfield, Va. and one brother, Ronald J. Baldwin of Milton. Memorial services and burial will be private. Contributions in George’s name are suggested to the American Heart Association Sussex Chapter, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown, DE 19947.  Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.

Joyce M. McDaniel,
print shop co-owner
Joyce M. (Mayer) McDaniel, 80, of Bridgeville, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at home.
She was born in Patchogue, N.Y. She was a co-owner and operator of the News Print Shop Inc. in Bridgeville from 1951 until retiring in 1989. Mrs. McDaniel was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bridgeville where she had served on various committees and on the Altar Guild. She was a volunteer librarian for many years at the Bridgeville Library.
She is survived by her husband, George H. McDaniel; two daughters, Sharon A. Workman and her husband Slaye and Sandra J. Rementer and her husband Chuck, all of Bridgeville; a son, Rev. Kenneth G. McDaniel and his wife Cynthia of Lexington, Ky.; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.   Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Hardesty Chapel, Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, with Rev. Gary Tulak officiating. A visitation hour will be held for family and friends prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow at Bridgeville Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE 19958.
Online condolences may be sent to condolences@parsell funeralhomes.com.

David Windsor,
fish and wildlife agent
David Windsor, 69, of Cambridge, Md., died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at his home.
Born July 15, 1936 in Cambridge, Md., he was the son of the late George Windsor and Viola Tolley Windsor.
On Jan. 30, 1959, he married the former Judith Rose Semeler of Salisbury, Md. From Aug. 9, 1954 to Aug. 8, 1962, he served in the Army National Guard of Maryland and was a member of the 29th Division Association, Post 88.
Mr. Windsor served as an agent for the US Fish and Wildlife Service for 34 years. He worked for three years at the Wichita National Wildlife Refuge in Wichita, Okla. He spent most of his career at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Milton. In 1996, he transferred to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge from which he retired. Mr. Windsor was a self-taught artist with natural talent. He had the opportunity as a hunter and fisherman to study wildlife in Dorchester County.
He spent many hours on Dorchester’s marshes and waters, sketching and photographing wildlife for his paintings and carving of waterfowl.
Mr. Windsor had a love for art and wildlife since he was a boy growing up on the Eastern Shore. Besides being a carver, painter, fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed entering the yearly Duck Stamp contest.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert “Bobby” Windsor.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Judith “Judy” Windsor of Cambridge, Md.; a son, Mark Windsor, and his wife, Diane, of Georgetown; two brothers, Billy Windsor, and his wife, Elaine, of Vienna, Md., and Wayne Windsor and his wife, Mary Ann, of Easton, Md.; two grandchildren, Zachary and Kaitlyn Windsor; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Valerie Phillips, of Hurlock, Md.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, 308 High St., Cambridge. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Stewart. Inurnment will follow in Dorchester Memorial Park.

Charles Edward Lamb,
maintenance mechanic
Charles Edward Lamb, 44, of Dover, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, in a house fire.
Mr. Lamb was born Nov. 29, 1961, in Abilene, Texas, son of Joyce J. Rock Lamb of Milton and the late William B. Lamb.
He received his associate’s degree from Delaware Technical & Community College, Terry Campus, Dover, and his bachelor’s degree from Wesley College, Dover.
Mr. Lamb worked as a maintenance mechanic for Delaware State University, and then, for Kent County Wastewater Management.
He was an avid nature lover and enjoyed photography, waterfowl, wood carving, painting, writing short stories and gardening.
During the bicentennial celebration, Mr. Lamb was a member of the Dover Light Infantry, Re-enactment Regiment. He served as a corps drummer from 1973 to 1978.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce J. Rock Lamb of Milton; three sisters and a brother-in-law, LaVonda Lamb of Milton, Annette and David Sweet of Woodside, and Pam Pratt of Felton; an uncle, Robert Lamb; and his niece and nephews, Carly, Andy and Jacob.
Services will be private.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions either to the American Heart Association, Kent County Division, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19904; or to the American Diabetes Association, Attention: Donations, 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314.
Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapels, Dover.

12/23/05

Maryellen Starr Jobson
riding instructor
Maryellen Starr Jobson, 84, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Maryellen grew up in Chester, Pa., but spent most of her adult life in Arden, raising her family and teaching riding lessons at Highland Stables. An avid historian, her first husband, Frank McCracken, was killed in service to his country in World War II. Maryellen was very proud of her family's long military service, dating to the American Revolution. In later years, she lived on the green in Arden, where she cared for her beloved pets and fed the birds and squirrels of the nearby woods. During retirement, she worked at the Candlelight Dinner Theatre and was active in the Merry-Go-Rounders.
A longtime Arden resident, Maryellen had recently been staying with her daughter, Kathy Pietropaulo, in Pittsburgh, Pa. She is also survived by her daughters, Starr Jobson of Lewes, Kristen Donnelly of Rockville, Md.; and her seven grandchildren. Her husband of 38 years, Albert "Bud" Jobson, died in 1984.
In the spring, friends and family will scatter her ashes on the Rehoboth Bay, where she will join her life's companion, Bud, who has been waiting for her.
In lieu of flowers, her daughters request that donations be made to the Delaware SPCA, Rt.7, Stanton, DE 19804.
Arrangements by L. Beinhauer & Son Co. in Pittsburgh.

Jonathan R. Krewatch
WSFS employee
Jonathan R. Krewatch, 33, of Wilmington, died suddenly Dec. 20, 2005.
He was a graduate of A.I. duPont High School and West Chester University. He was currently employed as a customer service representative at WSFS Bank for three and a half years. He was previously employed by the Atlantic Credit Union in Newtown Square, Pa.
He is survived by his mother, Susan Y. Krewatch, of Hockessin; father, William V. Krewatch Jr. and his wife, Alleen, of Long Neck; one brother, William V. Krewatch III, of Sandpoint, Idaho; three stepbrothers, Douglas E. Hatton of Bear, Shawn P. Hatton of New Castle and Charles M. Hatton of New Castle; one uncle, Leonard A. Yerkes, of Seattle, Wash.; two aunts, Hope R. Yerkes of Wilmington and Martha Y. Eustis of Riverside, Conn.; his step-grandmother, Eleanor C. Purnell of Chestertown, Md.; and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, December 23, at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, where friends may call from 9:30-11 a.m. Interment will be held in Lower Brandywine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hockessin Fire Company, 1225 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707.

Marshall B. Moody
retired shipping clerk
Marshall B. Moody, 92, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Harrison House Senior Living Center in Georgetown.
He was born in Chester, Pa., and was a clerk in the Sun Ship Building and Dry Dock Co. Receiving and Shipping Department, located in Chester, Pa., before retiring after 48 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth L. (Sakers) Moody; a son, Marshall B.; granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter.
A private, graveside service will held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.

Thomas G. Meisten,
retired postal worker
Thomas George Meisten, 64, of Milton, passed away suddenly at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Mr. Meisten was born June 23, 1941, in Teaneck, N.J. to the late Edward Quested and Pearl B. (Allison) Meisten.
He was formerly of Oradell, N.J., and was raised in Westwood, N.J. Mr. Meisten retired as a clerk in l996 from the U.S. Postal Service of Westwood after 37 years of service. He enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting and fishing. Mr. Meisten had served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne.
Mr. Meisten is survived by his wife of more than 42 years, Hildegard E. (Feuerborn) Meisten, two sons, William Meisten of Lodi, N.J., and Thomas G. Meisten Jr. of Felton; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Frank Piserchia of Paramus, N.J.; three brothers, Woodrow Meisten of Simpsonville, S.C.; Theodore Meisten of Westwood, N.J., and Edward Meisten of Waldwick, N.J.; two sisters; Barbara Fitzpatrick of Bonita Springs, Fla.; and Maude Meisten of Westwood, N.J.; beloved Pop Pop of Nicole and Frank.
All funeral services are private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.

George E. Donahue Sr.,
U.S. Navy veteran
George E. Donahue Sr. of Milton died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in his home. He was 64.
Mr. Donahue was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was a retired operating engineer for local 542, and worked for AFL-CIO.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking and was very proud of his grandchildren.
Mr. Donahue was a member of Ducks Unlimited and was very involved in support for Alcoholics Anonymous in Sussex County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and James J. Donahue; and a brother, John R. Donahue.
He is survived by his four sons and two daughters-in-law, Joseph A. and Libby Donahue of Bear, Thomas E. Donahue of Newark, George E. Donahue Jr. and his girlfriend, Tracy Smith, both of Newark, and Christopher D. and Nicole Donahue of Wilmington; a daughter and a son-in-law, Mark and Megan Julia Fox of Wilmington; two granddaughters, Emily and Grace; a grandson, Andrew; a step-granddaughter, Caitlyn; his friend and former wife, Carol Donahue of Townsend; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Patricia and David Mandelbaum and Marge Groves, all of Wilmington; two brothers, James Donahue and Michael Donahue both of West Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 23, in St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, where friends may call after 10 a.m.
Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Autism Society of Delaware, 5572 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808.
Arrangements by Doherty Funeral Homes, Wilmington.

Charles H. Greene,
retired agency owner
Charles H. “Charley” Greene, 82, of Otterbein, Md., died of multiple myeloma on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005 at Gilchrist Hospice Center, Baltimore, Md.
The oldest of three children of Charles B. and Eva Greene was born in Rochester, N.Y., and spent most of his young life in Scranton, Pa., where he graduated from Central High School. In July 1943 he enlisted in the Marine Corps and, as part of the 5th Marine Division, participated in the invasion of Iowa Jima and later the occupation of Japan.
After his discharge in 1946, he graduated from the University of Scranton and worked in New York and New Jersey before going to Saudi Arabia and Yemen where he worked for 10 years with the Arabian American Oil Company and later City Service. On his return from Saudi Arabia in 1961, he worked for Tom McCall and Associates, a sales and marketing placement firm in Chicago.
He then purchased the franchise for the Baltimore-Washington Office in 1962.
When he opened his business in Baltimore at the One Charles Center, he was the first tenant in the building. He sold his business in May 2002.
He and his wife of 38 years, the former Bernadette Gillis, moved to Otterbein in June 1979 where they were one of the first residents of the Dollar Homesteading Programs; they remain as one of the original homesteaders.
Charley and his wife had a great love for the sun and beach and spent summer weekends throughout their marriage in Dewey Beach, where Charley was known as the unofficial “Mayor of St. Louis Street.” Following the incorporation of Dewey Beach, when beer drinking on the beach became illegal, their yard became the “Beer Garden” for the many friends they developed over the years.
Exercise and physical fitness were always important to Charley who was one the of the original members of the Downtown Athletic Club. He was an avid runner who participated in many marathons and 10K races as did his wife. One of their favorite races was the Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, South Carolina which he last completed in April 2004 at 81 years of age to a rousing welcome at the finish line.
In addition to his wife, Bernadette, he is survived by his sister, Shirley McKnight of Alexandria, Va.,; sister-in-law, Nancy Greene of Camillus, N.Y.; six nephews and one niece.
A Memorial Mass will be offered at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27 at St. Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, 740 North Calvert St., Baltimore, Md. Interment will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Epworth Methodist Cemetery, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
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Mabel C. Jedlicka,
worked for Millman’s Hardware
Mabel C. (Millman) Jedlicka, 82, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, Dec. 19 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Jedlicka was born Oct. 3, 1923, in Wilmington to the late Everett B. Millman, Sr. and the late Bertha (Ball) Millman.
Mrs. Jedlicka was a graduate of Lewes High School. She then worked in the sales department at Sears & Roebuck, Wilmington. After moving to Lewes in l975 she worked in her father’s store, Millman’s Hardware, Midway Plaza, Lewes.
Mrs. Jedlicka was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford E. Jedlicka, her brother, Everett B. Millman Jr., and her sister Adeline LaSage.
She is survived by her son, Barry W. Jedlicka and her daughter, Sharon L. Johnson, both of Rehoboth Beach; five grandchildren: Shawn, Darren, Seth, Jenna, and Dakota; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Gracelawn Cemetery, New Castle.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805
On line condolences may be sent to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Edward G. Serman Jr.,
state police captain
Capt. Edward G. Serman Jr., 69, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Md.
Capt. Serman was born in Salisbury, Md., the son of the late Edward G. Sr. and Doris Serman.
He was a retired Delaware state police staff captain, retiring in 1983 after 20 years of service. As he moved up the ranks, he worked in personnel, director planning, director of traffic and eventually, director of personnel. In 1979, he became the first assigned emergency coordinator and administrative support services operator. He continued in this office and was promoted to the rank of staff captain in 1982.
He was a member of the Scottish Rite, Franklin Lodge 12, AM&FM. He was also a member of the Delaware Retired State Trooper’s Association. After retirement, he served as head of security for Townsend’s Inc. until 1998.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce E. Serman; six sons, Michael Serman and his wife Carol of Georgetown, Guy Serman of Seaford, Kyle Serman and his wife Nora of Georgetown, Gordon Serman and his wife Bonnie of Millsboro, Kevin Marvel and his wife Susan of Wilmington and Dean Serman of Frankford; nine grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 23, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington Street, Millsboro, with a viewing two hours prior to the services. Burial with full police honors will be held in Union Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Camp Barnes Association Inc., c/o Cpl. Brandon Warner; Troop 4, Delaware State Police, 23652 Shortly Road, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home Inc., Millsboro.

Henry Kuratle Jr.,
retired from state police
Henry Kuratle Jr., 84, of Wilmington, formerly of Lincoln, died on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, of complications from Alzheimer’s.
Henry was born Aug. 27, 1921 in Wilmington, the oldest son of the late Henry Kuratle Sr. and Helen Bush Kuratle. He served his country in the Army during World War II and retired in 1968 from the Delaware State Police with the rank of lieutenant after 20 years of dedicated service. Henry served as a magistrate in Sussex County, for several years and then owned and operated Lincoln Sharpening Service until 2002, when he retired permanently and moved back to Wilmington to be with family. He was a charter member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Milford and a Master Mason and member of Temple Lodge #9 AF&AM in Milford.
Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Anna May Kuratle; and his brother, Leroy “Gus” Kuratle.
He is survived by his son, Henry Kuratle III, and his wife, Nell Dora; two grandchildren, Maryann Mar-tone and Henry Kuratle IV; four great grandchildren; a sister, Reba Dougherty of Ocean View,; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dominga Barrera and the staff of HCR ManorCare (Arcadia Unit), for their excellent and loving care of Henry during his illness.
The funeral service was held in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, with burial in the adjoining park next to his wife, Anna May.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2306 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805.
Arrangements by Doherty Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com

Jean Van Sciver,
bookkeeper
Jean Marie Van Sciver, 46, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2005, at home.
Jean was born Nov. 23, 1959 in Richmond, Va. She was a graduate of Conrad High School and Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wis.
Jean worked in the credit division of Mellon Bank and Citibank for 15 years, and was a bookkeeper for Yellow Cab Co. in Wilmington.
Jean is survived by her parents, Virginia and Donald Van Sciver of Harbeson; her brothers, James, and his wife, Jodi, of Wayland, Mass., Daniel, and his wife, Tania, of Valerico, Fla.; her sister, Constance Hill, and her husband, Peter, of Woodstown, N.J.; and her nieces, and nephews, Erica, Nicholas, Stefan, Cerise, Christa and Brittany.
Services were held in Doherty Funeral Home in Wilmington, with burial in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Rising Sun, Md.
Contributions are suggested to Horizon House of Delaware Inc. 500 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810.
To send condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com.

12/20/05

Gregg M. Albanese,
MBNA mortgage lender
Gregg M. Albanese, 28, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 17, 2005, in Rehoboth Beach.
Born in Wilmington, he was the son of Larry and Patricia (Hehman) Albanese. For the past 6 years he was employed by MBNA as a mortgage lender. He was a member of St. John the Beloved Church where he loved his work with the Athletic Association.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 3 years, Kelly (Walla) Albanese; his children, Kirsten and Dominick; his parents; and his sisters, Cheryl Smith of Avondale and Michelle Albanese of Wilmington. Also surviving are his niece, Grace Smith, who is his goddaughter; his nephew, Jake Smith; his maternal grandparents, Lee and Margaret Hehman of Wilmington; and numerous close friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 21st, between 5-8 pm at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday morning, December 22nd, at 10 am at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Kirsten and Dominick Albanese Education Fund c/o any Wilmington Trust branch.

Raymond A. Kaczmarczyk,
Wilmington policeman
Raymond A. Kaczmarczyk, Sr., 67, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2005, at the Christiana Hospital.
Mr. Kaczmarczyk was a Wilmington City Policeman for 21 years, retiring in 1983. He then worked for Noramco of Delaware, retiring in 2000. Ray was an avid bowler for many years, rolling a perfect 300 game in 1993. He loved golfing with his 3 sons and enjoyed entertaining family and friends at the vacation home he built in Lewes. His favorite pastime was spending time on his boat on Rehoboth Bay, fishing and crabbing. Ray devoted many years as a volunteer and youth sports coach at St. Thomas the Apostle School.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Stella Kaczmarczyk; his stepfather, Ed Czerwinski; and his brothers, Fred and Thomas Kaczmarczyk. Ray is survived by his wife, Christine Marie (Farnan) Kaczmarczyk; his sons, Raymond, Jr. and his wife, Maria, Richard and his wife, Hope, and Jeffrey and his wife, Kimberly, all of Wilmington, DE; his grandchildren, Raymond, Aubray, Jeffrey, Richard, Katie, Michael, Kelly Jenna and Tyler Kaczmarczyk; his brothers, Jesse Kaczmarczyk and his wife, Eve, and Tony Czerwinski and his wife, Rosemary; his sisters, Theresa Manelski and Tina Cushing; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernard Farnan and his wife, Cora, Mary Monahan, Pat McLaughlin and husband, Bill, Kay Kaczmarczyk, Cele Farnan and Freda Clossan; and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved.
The family wishes to express their most sincere appreciation to the Christiana Care 6th Floor Oncology Nursing Staff, Heartland Oncology Care and especially to Dr. Irving Berkowitz and his wonderful staff for their care and support during this difficult time.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 301 N. Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19805, on Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 12 noon. Burial will be held privately. Visitation will be held at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, on Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 9-11 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ray may be sent to St. Thomas the Apostle Church. To send condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com

Stanley M. Miller,
retired plant manager
Stanley M. Miller, 85, of Millsboro and formerly of King of Prussia, Pa., died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, at Harbor Health Care Nursing Home in Lewes.
Mr. Miller was born in Hagerstown, Md., the son of the late Frank and Anna Miller. He was a retired plant manager for Bethlehem Steel Co. in Bethlehem, Pa. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis K. Miller, in 2002.
He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Ann Gabriel of Millville; and a granddaughter, Christina Leigh Gabriel.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Long Neck, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.

Dorothy Sharp Bartlett,
retired from bank
Dorothy Sharp Bartlett, 75, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, in Green Valley Terrace Home, Millsboro. She had suffered from scleroderma and autoimmune disease since she was diagnosed at the age of 19.
Mrs. Bartlett graduated from Georgetown High School in 1948.
She was employed at Quaker City Life Insurance Co., James Goslee Insurance, Diamond State Telephone Co., and Farmers Bank, until she was forced to retire at an early age on disability.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Asa J. Sharp and Addie B. Sharp.
She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Carrie Jones of Georgetown, whom she had resided with, and Ida Mae and George Friedel Jr. of Seaford; five nieces, Shirley Rogers of Milford, Diane Booth of Virginia Beach, Va.; Carolyn Merryman of Millsboro, Betty Prettyman of Rehoboth Beach and Marlene Wilson of Lewes; a nephew, the Rev. Dewey Friedel of Wall Township, N.J.; six great-nieces; six great-nephews; and 16 great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Services were held in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown with burial in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions are suggested be made to Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery St., Suite 1411, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Kenneth S. Galbraith,
company supervisor
Kenneth S. Galbraith, 79, of Ocean View, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at home.
Mr. Galbraith was born in Bethlehem, Pa., the son of the late Sidney and Janetta Mann Galbraith.
Ken worked as a supervisor for Continental Can Co. in Wilmington and New Jersey, retiring with 30 years of service in 1987.
He enjoyed fishing and golfing in his spare time and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 2542 of Clarksville and American Legion Post 28 of Oak Orchard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Juanita Galbraith, and a son, Kenneth Sidney Galbraith.
He is survived by a son, Richard D. Galbraith of Pensacola, Fla.; five daughters, Shirley D. Marge of Northeast, Md., Gayle D. Hudson of Dagsboro, Jean Linden of Ocean View, Alice M. Powell of Selbyville and Carol Ann Timmons of Gumboro; a brother, Donald Galbraith; 18 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a faithful companion, Martha Hitchens and her daughter, Melodie Hitchens.
Services were held at the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Frankford, with burial in Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View.
Contributions are suggested to Compassionate Care Hospice of Sussex, 201B W. DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.

Edith Fuchs,
Rusty Rudder hostess
Edith “Eddie” (Booker) Fuchs, 82, of Lewes, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.
Born in Baltimore, Md., Eddie was the daughter of the late Carl Elias Shipley and Mary Gertrude Shipley. She was a former member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Baltimore City, Md. She attended St. Jude the Apostle Church, Lewes, served as an active volunteer at Beebe Medical Center, and had worked as a hostess for many years at the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach.
Eddie is survived by her husband George G. “Sarge” Fuchs.
Services were held at Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Parsell Funeral Homes, Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19957.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.