04/18/06

Jehu E. Lynch Jr.,
Fisherman’s Club member
Jehu E. “Jay” Lynch Jr., 59, of Roxana, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md.
Mr. Lynch was born in Salisbury, Md., the son of Rachel L. Collins Lynch and the late Jehu E. Lynch Sr. He was a member of the Silent Fisherman’s Club.
He is survived by his mother, Rachel Lynch of Roxana; his wife, Pamela Lynch of Roxana; his daughter, Cindy Lynch of Rehoboth Beach; and two grandchildren, Ryan Lynch and T. J. Belle Jr.
Services will be at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, at Hastings Funeral Home, Selbyville, where friends may call from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Arrangements by Hastings Funeral Home, Salisbury.

Catherine M. Swanson,
loving wife and mother
Catherine M. Swanson, 103, of Lewes, died Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.
Catherine, formerly of Gloucester City, N.J., was the loving wife of the late Rudolph C. Swanson and beloved mother of Annette J. O’Neill (J. Robert) of Milton, and the late Marion and Rudolph Swanson (surviving wife Marian Swanson of Fayetteville, N.Y.). She was the dear sister of Cecelia Jehl of Voorhees, N.J., and the late Annette, Isabelle, Alice and Charles “Brud.” Catherine was the devoted grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 13.
Catherine was a longtime and devoted parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City, where she was a longtime member of the church choir and the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality Group. She was the oldest living parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church. Interment was at New Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, N.J. The family requests that memorial donations be made in Catherine’s memory to Saint Mary’s Special Fund: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy can be emailed to the family through the funeral home website www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Catherine M. Swanson.

Norwood S. Marvil,
house mover
Norwood S. Marvil, 89, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at his home in Laurel.
Born in Laurel, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Gertrude M. Marvil, also from Laurel. Mr. Marvil attended Laurel High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Marvil was a co-owner of the firm of C.E. Marvil & Sons, House Movers, a company founded by his father and grandfather. Norwood enjoyed sharing tales of life in Laurel and his days in the house moving business. His detailed recollections about the relocation of many of the homes and businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula and his marvelous sense of humor were enjoyed by family and friends.
Mr. Marvil was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 19 in Laurel.
Mr. Marvil is survived by Catherine Bell Marvil, his wife of 62 years, formerly of Vienna, Md. He is also survived by his nieces, Margie Athey of Laurel, Kathleen Cavarocchi of Philadelphia, Pa. and Trenny Elliott of Lewes; and nephews, Charles Marvil of Wilmington, George “Butch” Schollenberger of Flordia and Doug Marvil of Laurel.
Friends and family may call at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, at the Hannigan-Short-Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where the Rev. John Van Tine will conduct the funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel.
Donations may be made in his name to the Laurel Historical Society, PO Box 102, Laurel, DE 19956.

Donovan Scott Appleman,
technology coordinator
Donovan Scott Appleman, 73, of Lewes, died Friday, April 14, 2006, after a prolonged illness at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.
Donovan was born and raised in Altoona, Pa.  While residing in Pennsylvania, he was employed at Corning Glass. He moved to Delaware in 1999, working for the Rehoboth Beach Police Deptartment and for Trinity Trucking. He settled in Lewes, working as a waiter at a number of local establishments.
In 2003, he began his technology career at Wilmington College, where he most recently worked as the site technology coordinator at the Rehoboth and Georgetown campuses. He was also nearing completion of a degree in general studies.
Donovan had an evolving passion for photography, raised tropical fish and had a fond love for his Chihuahuas: Adam, Hercules and Evy.
Donovan was preceded in death by his mother, Dawna Jean Appleman. He is survived by his partner, Dennis Huffman of Lewes; his sister, Suzanne; aunts and uncles, Deb and Bob Brua, Jim Appleman, Vicky and Denny Appleman, and Vicky and Ken Moudy; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial observance will commence at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may begin calling at 6 p.m.
A memorial has been established at Wilmington College - ATTN.: Donovan Appleman Memorial Fund, 320 DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720.

Doris Cross Wiberg,
retired librarian
Doris Cross Wiberg, 73, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006.
A Delaware native, Doris was a 1951 graduate of P.S. duPont High School. Following graduation she was a employed by the duPont Company. In 1955 she was employed as receptionist and librarian for the Weyerhauser Corp. at its St. Paul, Minn. offices. Later she was employed in various capacities at the State University of New York in Potsdam, N.Y. From 1984 to 1995 she was a secretary with the First Baptist Church of Fall River, Mass.
Doris was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Lewes, and the Elizabeth Circle there. Doris was first and foremost a mother and grandmother as well as a companion and closest friend to her husband. She was a supporter of the Nature Conservancy, Planned Parenthood and the National Association for Women’s Rights.
Doris is survived by her husband of more than 51 years John V. Wiberg; four children: Rebecca Carlson of Oakland, Calif., Elizabeth Wiberg of Rehoboth Beach, Beverly Lachapelle of West Warwick, R.I., and John Wiberg Jr. of High Point, N.C. She will be sadly missed by five grandchildren: Trevor, Andrew, Samuel, Rachel and Jayson. She is also survived by two sisters: Anna Spencer of Wilmington and Frances Hanby of Rehoboth Beach.
Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 21, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 West Fourth St., Lewes, with the Rev. Jack Cohen officiating. Interment will be in Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Lewes.
Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 4 North Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947, or to Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 West Fourth St. Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE. 

John A. ‘Gus’ Watson,
school district employee
John A. “Gus” Watson, 93, of Lincoln died Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Bayhealth Medical Center-Milford Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Mr. Watson was born Nov. 27, 1912, near Milford, son of the late John H. Watson and Emma Jane Watson Bailey.
He served in the U.S. Air Force with the 418th Night Fighter Squadron during World War II. Mr. Watson was employed with the Milford School District for 27 years before retiring in 1977. For several years he was employed as a pearl button cutter with Alden Wilson. He loved rabbit hunting, but his greatest desire was winning souls for Jesus. Once a month he shared and ministered to those in Georgetown prison. Many of the prisoners had never heard of God’s great love. He was very active in visiting shut-ins and counseling those who desired help. Mr. Watson was a member of VFW Post 9244. He also had been a member of Lincoln United Methodist Church since Sept. 17, 1961, where he served as lay leader for several years, a past Sunday school teacher and assistant, and also as adviser of Ladies Aglow in Milford from 1982 to 1986. He also served as prayer coordinator for Carey’s Camp for several years. He attended Bible study at John T. Harris and arranged speakers for each week until recent years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Cecil Watson, Henry Cless Watson and George Pierce Watson.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Annie C. “Ann” Watson of Lincoln; a son and a daughter-in-law, Lonnie M. and Maggie Watson of Lincoln; a grandson, Larry Watson of Lincoln; a brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Margaret Watson of San Antonio, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, at Lincoln United Methodist Church, Second and Butler streets, Lincoln, where friends may also call at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Milford Community Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Lincoln United Methodist Church, Second and Butler streets, Lincoln, DE 19960.

Samuel ‘Junior’ Thompson Jr.,
self-employed truck driver
Samuel “Junior” Thompson Jr., 75, of Millsboro died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Thompson was born in Lewes, son of the late Samuel Sr., and Martha Harris Thompson.
He worked as a self-employed truck driver before retiring.
Mr. Thompson loved fishing and hunting.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Anna Bell Thompson, in 2001.
He is survived by seven sons and three daughters-in-law, David Thompson of Georgetown, William and Una Harvey, Deroy Thompson of Bridgeville, Bradley and Patria Thompson, Wydell Thompson, Douglas and Robbin Thompson and Donnell Thompson, all of Millsboro; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary and Hermon Cross of Salisbury, Md., and Shirley Thompson of Rehoboth Beach; a brother, Howdie Thompson of Millsboro; a sister, Pearl Davis of Dover; 22 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Pastor Sheila Drummond will officiate.
Burial will be in Old Field Cemetery, Millsboro.

Mary Ann Parker Vincent
former waitress
Mary Ann Parker Vincent, 83, of Bridgeville, died Saturday, April 15, 2006, at her late place of residence.
She was born March 14, 1923, in Bridgeville, daughter of the late Luther and Blanche Truitt Rust. 
In her early years of employment, Mrs. Vincent had worked at the Sussex Guide, a publication company, as a darkroom technician. She also worked as a waitress at the Seaford Golf and Country Club, the former Harley’s Restaurant in Seaford, and the Seaford Inn. During World War II, she had worked at a munitions plant. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and over the years attended Concord United Metho-dist Church in Seaford as well as Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville. She was a former member of the Eastern Star, Seaford, and was a member of the Nanticoke Senior Center and the Red Hat Society. Most importantly, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed by all.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. Vincent in 1980; a stepson, Robert Vincent in 2004; and by two brothers, Carlton and Ralph, both formerly of Bridgeville. 
She is survived by four sons: Carl E. “Buddy” Parker III of Bridgeville; Eddie J. Parker of Bridgeville; James S. Parker of Seaford; Gerald A. Parker of Greenwood; her daughter, Kay L. Parker Chaffinch of Seaford; a stepdaughter, Carol Thornton of Denton, Md.; a daughter-in-law, Martha Vincent of Seaford; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Ruth Spicer of Bridgeville and Irene Tucker of Greenwood.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Union United Methodist Church, Market and Laws streets, Bridgeville, with the Rev. Gary Tulak officiating. Friends may call at the church two hours prior to services. Interment will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville.

04/14/06

Jerry S. Guyer,
retired from Woolworth
Jerry S. Guyer, 79, of Milford, died Saturday, April 8, 2006, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
He was a World War II veteran serving with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Mercy Hospital Ship as a cook.
Mr. Guyer was the manager of F.W. Woolworth in Milford for 48 years; he was the only Woolworth employee to have been with a store from its grand opening until its final day of operation.
He also drove a school bus for the Milford School District for 25 years and especially enjoyed driving the bus for Milford High School sporting events.
Mr. Guyer loved and adored his family and his community. He was appointed by Mayor Ronnie Rogers as a chairman for the Parks and Recreation Department of Milford, where he was an integral part of the program’s development.
He served as past president, treasurer and lifetime member of the board of directors for the Milford Little League, past president of Milford Pop Warner football, finance officer, Hirsch fund administrator and past commander of American Legion Post 3, past member of Milford Elks Lodge, Milford Jaycees and Milford Kiwanis, past member and past president of the Milford Rotary Club, where he also served as co-chair of their annual sports banquet, and honorary member of the Carlisle Fire Co.
He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church, Milford, as administrative board member and past member of the United Methodist Men.
Mr. Guyer enjoyed flowers, especially Jerry’s Jungle and was a sports fan.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Fuller Guyer; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Marianne and Terry Wink of Lincoln, and Dianne and Jimmy Calhoun of Milton; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerry D. and Karen Guyer of Ellendale, and Lester and Dawn Guyer of Lincoln; two sisters, Pauline Englerth of Washington State, Mary Jane Cool of Altoona, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Timothy Wink, Eric Wink, Brad McPherson and his wife Tina, Kristy Parsons and her husband Jeremy, Jessica Guyer, Katy Carisward and her husband Guy, and Rebecca Guyer; eight great-grandchildren, Colby Wink, Christopher Wink, Zachary Wink, Tyler Messick, Brent McPherson, Brendon McPherson, Brianna Parsons and Cody Parsons.
Services were held in the Reformation Lutheran Church, Milford. Burial was in Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the organization of choice.

Oscar Harmon Jr.,
auto body specialist
Oscar Edward “Sport” Harmon Jr., 69, of Oak Orchard, died Friday, April 7, 2006, at home.
He was born in Millsboro.
Mr. Harmon was an auto body specialist for Sharpless in Strafford, Pa.
He is survived by a son, Lamont Clark of Boothwyn, Pa.; three daughters, Lisa Harmon of Dover, Linda Harmon of Marina Del Rey, Calif. and Angela Harmon of Newark; a brother, Edward Harmon of Lansdale, Pa.; four sisters, Carrie Davis of Millsboro, Shirley Shock of Port Tobacco, Md., Constance Baker of Millsboro and Ardith Mosley of Millsboro; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial in Indian Mission Church Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to Watson Funeral Home Inc., 211 Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966, to help defray funeral costs.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Elizabeth Ellen Smith,
gospel singer
Elizabeth Ellen Burton Smith, 97, of Millsboro, died Saturday, April 8, 2006, at Green Valley Terrace, Millsboro.
Mrs. Smith was born in Millsboro, the daughter of the late Harvey Burton and Emma Harmon Burton.
She was a self-employed cook. She was deeply involved in the church throughout her life.
She served in many church organizations and was the last surviving member of the United Gospel Choir and the Burton Sisters Singers of Millsboro. She traveled all over the Eastern Shore performing.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dave Harmon and Edward Smith; her children, Sylvester Harmon, Cornelius Harmon, Grace Barnhill and Charlotte Burton.
She is survived by a son, Voyd Harmon and his wife Bettie of Millsboro; a daughter, Vanessa Smith of Lewes; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon, Sunday, April 15, at Harmony United Methodist Church, Route 24, Millsboro, with the Rev. Claudia Waters presiding.
Burial will be in Harmony United Methodist Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to Harmony United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1435, Millsboro DE 19966.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. To send online condolences, visit Delmarvaobits.com.

James J. Bossert,
Army veteran
James J. Bossert, 67, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born June 21, 1938 in Wilmington, son of the late Frank Bossert and the late Anna (Devlin) Bossert.
Mr. Bossert became a fulltime resident of Lewes in 1988 after vacationing in Lewes for 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was also a member of the American Legion Post 5 in Rehoboth Beach, VFW Post 7447 in Rehoboth Beach, the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540, and the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge 646. James played the guitar, enjoyed fishing, metal detecting, kayaking, traveling and surfing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia A. (Morris) Bossert; a daughter, Lisa A. Fahey of Lewes; a son, Gerald W. Fahey and his wife Barbara of Newark; three grandsons, Jacob, Nicholas and Vincent Fahey; a sister, Kathleen Johnson of Newark; and a brother, Frank Bossert of Orman Beach, Fla.
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, with interment with military honors will at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

Aggie Irene Batson,
Virginia native
Aggie Irene Batson, 51, of Milton, died Friday, April 7, 2006.
She was born May 28, 1954, in Exmore, Va., daughter of the late Virginia Mae Davis and John Carlton Elmandorf.
Mrs. Batson received her formal education at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, where she graduated in 1972.
For 27 years, she was employed at Stockley Center as a nurse’s aide in Georgetown. While working at Stockley Center, she blessed and touched the lives of many people until she retired.
She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, Georgetown.
Mrs. Batson’s hobbies included fishing, spending time with her loved ones and her loving dog, “Snowball”, whom she considered a third son.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Makiya J. Elmandorf; and her best friend, Judice S. Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Thurman A. Batson, whom she married on April 13, 1987; two sons, Brandon N. Elmandorf and Tremaine C. Batson, both of Milton; a stepson, Thurman A. White; her stepmother, Barbara Elmandorf; mother-in-law, Delma M. Batson; father-in-law, William J. Batson; four brothers, Tyrone E. Tingle of Richmond, Va., Jeffery Davis of Pocomoke, Md., Bryan Elmandorf of Painter, Va., and Curtis Elmandorf of Dover; five sisters, Michelle Cannon of Milton, Margaret Jubilee of Accomack, Va., Sylvia Blake of Douglasville, Ga., Carolyn Johnson of Berlin, and Vanessa Portillo of Berlin; three brothers-in-law, Preston Cannon, Anthony Reese, and William L. Batson; two sisters-in-law, Alvenia M. Reese, and Paulette Tingle; special friends, Helen E. Johnson, and Betty Trammell; special nieces and nephews, Troy, Camarun, Tyra, Marcus and Tyrese; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held St. John’s Baptist Church, Millsboro, with burial in the church’s cemetery.

Edward A. Clungeon,
retired teacher
LONG NECK - Edward A. Clungeon, 75, of Long Neck, formerly of Collegeville, Pa., died Sunday, April 9, 2006 in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
He was born Oct. 2, 1930, son of the late Kenneth and Mildred (Marquetand) Clungeon.
Mr. Clungeon was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in the Marianna Islands, Japan and Korea. He received the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Occupation of Japan Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal.
He was a teacher in Springfield Township teaching elementary education. He also taught at Big Springs High School, and taught military at Fort Dix, N.J., as a civilian.
Mr. Clungeon was also a corrections officer at Graterford Prison in Pennsylvania for 15 years from which he retired.
He was a Native American also known as Edward Red Bear and Paharnittsi Angkapi (Shoshone), and was a member of the Council of Indian Nations.
Mr. Clungeon was a member of Skippack Township’s Park and Recreation Board and the Shade Tree Commission.
He was also a member of the National Rifle Association, Lower Frederick Fire Co., Gauglersville Fire Co., the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Ocean City, N.J., the American Legion in both Spring City, Pa., and Millsboro, and the Korean War veterans in Millsboro.
Mr. Clungeon was the football coach for Wyndmoor Bantams, Keystone League, and an Indian Jewelry designer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia (Eustace) Clungeon, and Virginia A. (Hudelson) Clungeon.
He is survived by his third wife, Patricia (McIlhenny) Clungeon; two sons, E. Bruce Clungeon of Egg Harbor, N.J., and Scott Clungeon of Minasha, Wis.; a daughter, Denise Pastino of Poccono Lake, Pa.; two sisters, Arlene Unger of Mt. Penn, Pa., and Sandra Rosencrans of Wyomis, Pa.; two stepsons, Robert Young of Levittown, Pa. and Nicholas Young, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and six grandchildren.
Services were held at R.L. Williams Jr. Funeral Home Inc., Skippack, Pa., with burial in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Whitemarsh, Pa.

Ralph “Sud” Emerson,
founded Pennwood Acres
Ralph Sudler “Sud” Emerson, 89, of Dover died suddenly Friday, April 7, 2006, in his home.
He was born June 11, 1916, son of the late Ralph W. and Justine (Chambers) Emerson of Wyoming.
Mr. Emerson attended Caesar Rodney High School and the Mount Herman School in Northfield, Mass. Later, he attended Goldey Beacom College and the University of Delaware.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World War II.
Mr. Emerson married Sara Crossley and went into the produce brokerage business with his father in 1938. In its day, Ralph W. Emerson & Co. was one of the largest produce brokerages in the East and included trucking and packaging divisions.
He traveled extensively in his business, beginning each year with lengthy stays in Louisiana and Florida following the strawberry crop, which he brokered in New York City and other Northeast metropolitan points.
In 1971, Mr. Emerson founded the residential subdivision he named “Pennwood Acres.” He was often seen on his red motor scooter, monitoring the progress of the development that became for him a major source of pride.
He possessed an adventurous spirit and love of life, collecting a diverse group of friends and mastering numerous hobbies. He was a skilled horseman, tennis and bridge player, as well as a talented dancer and a big band music enthusiast.
Mr. Emerson’s boyhood fascination with trains and engines was a precursor to hobbies like motorcycling, boating and even piloting his plane.
He was a proud man who wanted to stay active, his hobbies later included walking, horseshoes, and most especially, taking friends and neighbors boating and fishing from his Dover home to the Delaware Bay.
Mr. Emerson also was a long-time Rotarian and ardent supporter of his local Boy Scout Troop.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Sara.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Neal Moerschel of Rehoboth Beach; a son and daughter-in-law, R. Pennell and Sharon Emerson of Rehoboth Beach; three grandchildren, Frederick A. Townsend III, Stuart E. Townsend and R.P. Chadwick Emerson; and three great-grandchildren, Frederick “Rick” Townsend, Sara Townsend and Jack Townsend.
Services were private, with burial in Camden Friends Meeting House.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Kent County SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934.
Arrangements by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.

04/11/06

Kenneth J. Pennell,
self-employed welder
Kenneth J. Pennell, 56, of Millsboro, died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Pennell was born in Portsmouth, Va., son of the late Frances Pennell and Margaret Parker.
He was a self-employed welder.
His favorite things to do were work and bowl. Mr. Pennell was a member of the Delaware Bowlers Association.
He is survived by three daughters, Loni Pennell of Millsboro, Melissa Holochwost of Hartly and Tish Lockwood of Georgetown; two brothers, Joseph Pennell of Millsboro and Frank Pennell of Jacksonville, N.C.; two sisters, Patricia Allen of Casper, Wyo., and Kathy Thomas of Jacksonville; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Pastor Richard Blades will officiate. Burial will be in Careys Cemetery, Millsboro.

Elaina Fritzinger,
newborn
Elaina Fritzinger of Millsboro died Monday, April 3, 2006, in her home. She was a newborn.
She was born April 3, 2006, in Millsboro, daughter of Hellen Leon and Brian Fritzinger.
Elaina will not be forgotten.
She is survived by her parents, Hellen Leon and Brian Fritzinger, both of Millsboro; three sisters, Tiffany, Melissa and Briannah; a brother, Joey; her paternal grandmother, June Fritzinger; and her maternal grandparents, Maria and Edgardo Leon.
Services will be private.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Anne R. Brown,
retired nurse
Anne Rebecca Brown, 65, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at her summer home in Pinewater Farm, Rehoboth Beach.
Becky was the daughter of the late Isaac and Grace O’Neill Brown in Wilmington. Becky graduated from the Memorial Hospital of Nursing and was an occupational nurse in the medical department of the Chrysler Corporation for 31 years. She retired in 1995. Becky was an active member of the Delaware Nursing Association and enjoyed playing golf with the Rock Manor Golf Association.
Becky was predeceased by her brother, Jim Brown, in 2004.
She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her long time companion of 30 years, Felicia Hickman; her brother, Isaac R. Brown, III and his wife, Linda, of Ventura, Calif.; her sister-in-law, Arline R. Brown of Wilmington; her sister, Grace Rush and her husband, Robert, of Boothwyn, Pa.; many loving nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends.
A memorial service was held April 9, at Chandler Funeral Home, Wilmington, with interment private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R. Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 or www.aicr.org.

Leona Conaway King,
active church member
Leona Conaway King, 94, of Milton, died Thursday, April 6, 2006, at Milford Center in Milford.
Mrs. King was born Oct. 31, 1911, in Bridgeville, daughter of the late William E. and Anna Gertrude Conaway.
She graduated from Bridgeville High School in 1929 and was valedictorian of the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1938. She worked in nursing prior to marrying Mr. King.
Mrs. King was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church since 1948.
She was very active in the church’s Women’s Society of Christian Service and was past president of the Peninsula Conference Women’s Society. She was also a member of the Milton Senior Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Irvin C. King, and nine brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a daughter, Maryann K. Ryan and her husband Kevin of Milton; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, Milton, with burial in Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton.
Contributions are suggested to Goshen U.M. Church, 103 Mulberry Street, Milton, DE 19968.

Kiele Michelle Lewis,
practical nurse
Kielle Michelle Lewis, 25, of Parsonsburg, Md., passed away Saturday April 8, 2006 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Kielle was born Aug. 7, 1980 in Lewes, to William and Laura Callaway Lewis. Ms. Lewis was a practical nurse for the Angel Network.
She loved taking care of people especially the elderly and was a devoted mother.
She is survived by her father and his wife, William and Janice Lewis; a son Dustin Lewis at home; a brother Bobby Newman; two sisters, Chelsea and Amanda Newman.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday April 12, at 1 p.m. at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Thatcher Street, Frankford, where friends and family may call after noon.

Burial will be in Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery, Ocean View.

04/07/06

Patricia A. (Horsey) Saez
devoted child of God
Patricia A. Saez of Milton, 56, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Saez was born Jan. 21, 1950, in Laurel, daughter of Lucinda (Bivens) Horsey and the late William R. Horsey Sr.
She attended William T. Jason High School in Laurel and later received her associate’s degree from Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown.|Mrs. Saez was a devoted child of God.  She was a loving woman who always placed others needs prior to her own.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Elwood Horsey Sr.; a brother-in-law, Felipe Saez; two sisters-in-law, Gloria Saezand Paubla Saez; a nephew, Kevin Horsey; and a devoted lifelong friend, Jeanette Waters.
She is survived by her mother, Lucinda (Bivens) Horsey of Delmar; her loving husband, Jose Morales Saez Sr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Maria (Horsey) and Matthew Lambert of Milton; and six sons and five daughters-in-law, Ozell and Lisa Horsey of Millsboro, Timothy W. Horsey of Milton, Antonio and Lorrie Saez of Millsboro, Dr. Jose and Zona Saez of Milford, Eduardo and Priscilla Saez of Millsboro, and Juan and Christina Saez of Milton; 22 grandchildren, Darrale, Timisha, Terez, Brittany, Ashley, Tomiko, Shanel, Antonio, Juan, Jordan, Trevon, Sean, Keila, Marc, Mari, Journey, Eduardo, Destiny, Maya, Timothy, Daniel, and Christina, three great-grandchildren, Zion, Zimir, and Isaiah; eight brothers and six sisters-in-law, George Bivens of Salisbury, Md., Roy and Pearl Horsey of Laurel, William R. Jr. and Accola Horsey of Milford, Donald and Carolyn Horsey of Seaford, Milton and Diane Horsey of Bridgeville, Samuel and Melvina Horsey of Delmar, Nathaniel Horsey of Harbeson, and James and Norma Horsey of Salisbury; four sisters, Delores Horsey, Catherine Horsey, and Elaine Parker all of Laurel, and Marion Smith of Bear; four brothers-in-law, Daniel Saez, Francisco Saez, Paublo Saez and Juan Saez, all of Jayuya, Puerto Rico; two sisters-in-law, Carmen Saez of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and Margarita Saez of Bronx, N.Y.; a host of nieces and nephews; and a special son, Bryant “Uncle B” Waters and the Waters family.
Services will be at noon, Saturday, April 8, in Jesus Is Lord Church of Deliverance, Georgetown, where friends may call two hours earlier.  The Rev. Bonnie Bigelow will officiate.  Burial will be in Milton Cemetery, Milton.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Tunnell Cancer Center, c/o Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Frampton Funeral Home, Federalsburg, Md.

 

Jean Gleason Witsil,
real estate broker
Jean Gleason Witsil, 83, of Wilmington, died peacefully at her Centreville home Monday, April 3, 2006, surrounded by her children. Jean was the daughter of Angie Boyce and Leland Clair Gleason of Wellsville N.Y., and a graduate of Wellsville High School and Wells College. She was a mother of four children and an active community contributor. She avidly enjoyed cycling, golf, walking and exercise. Jean had a remarkable spirit and an unending energy and desire to help others.
Jean was a real estate broker involved in the family business, Witsil Realtors, for more than four decades. She was one of the first women to serve on the New Castle County Board of Realtors and many of its committees. Early in her career, Jean worked for Delaware Blue Cross Blue Shield and the DuPont Company in the Nylon Division both in Wilmington and in Iowa.
Her husband of 56 years, Robert Vincent Witsil, predeceased her in 2002. Together, they enjoyed tennis, skiing, traveling and sailing, as well as building the family business. They were charter and long-term members of the Greenville Country Club. Jean volunteered for and chaired many organizations in the community including the American Cancer Society, The Wellness Community, the Heart Association of Delaware, United Cerebral Palsy, Junior League of Wilmington, Wells College Club and Winterthur Volunteers. Jean served as president of the Centreville Civic Association, and co-authored “Centreville, The History of a Delaware Village.” She was a parishioner of Christ Church Christiana Hundred, serving on the Alter Guild and wedding committees.
Jean is survived by her children, Robert V. Witsil Jr. and his wife, Mame and their three children, Robert, Emily and Peyton, of Rehoboth Beach; Ann G. Witsil and her husband, James Draudt, and their two daughters, Alida and Claire, of Portland Ore.; Pamela H. Witsil of Wilmington; Steven P. Witsil and his wife, Kathy, and their two sons, Christopher and Charles, of Wilmington. Jean is also survived by her brother, Burdette Boyce Gleason and his wife, Janet; her sister-in-law Elisabeth R. Witsil; brothers-in-law Donald R. Witsil and Lewis Gemmill, their children and cousins.
A memorial service was held at Christ Church Christiana Hundred. Memorial gifts may be made to Christ Church Discretionary Fund or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810.
Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory.
Derek J. Hine,
display manager
Derek J. Hine of Georgetown, 62, died Monday, April 3, 2006, at home.
Mr. Hine was born in London, England, the son of the late Frederick John Hine and Dorothea B. Hine of Springfield, Va.
Mr. Hine was a retired display manager for J.C. Penney, retiring after 42 years of service.
He was an avid stamp collector, loved gardening and working outside and was a volunteer at CAMP Rehoboth.
He is survived by a son, Gregory Scott Hine of Hookset, N.H.; a daughter, Cynthia Nichole McDougall of Dover; his partner, Bruce Mead; a sister, Jacqueline White and her husband Robert of Springfield, Va.; two grandchildren, Danielle and Tyler McDougall of Dover; and his beloved pets, Blackie and Slick.
Services were private; burial was in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947 or Sussex County Council, c/o Sussex County Paramedics Training Fund, P.O. Box 589, Georgetown DE 19947.

Nelson P. Guidry,
noted geographer
Nelson P. Guidry of Lewes, 90, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006. He was born in Gueydan, La., to the late Armantine and Elia Guidry. Mr. Guidry and his wife Ruby celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year.
During World War II, Nelson was a cartographer aboard the USS Ancon, an auxiliary command ship where he made maps for part of the invasion of Okinawa.
He was a foreign agricultural economic geographer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. One of his publications was translated into Japanese and Spanish and was also printed in a geography textbook. Oxford University has reprinted two of his maps. He retired in 1973 after 36 years of service.
After living in Maryland for more than 35 years, Nelson and Ruby moved to Lewes in 1985. He became active in the Lewes Senior Center and drew up the architectural plans for the building on Nassau Park Road.
He was a member of Birmingham Lodge in Maryland, Jefferson Lodge in Lewes, and a member of the Rehoboth Beach Lions Club and Bethel United Methodist Church.
Mr. Guidry was survived by his wife, Ruby Guidry, by five hours who died on April 3, 2006. He is survived by his son, Philip N. Guidry of Dover and his daughter Claudia Hakala of Severna Park, Md.
Funeral Services and Masonic Services were held at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. Fourth Street, Lewes, together with services for his wife Ruby Guidry, with burial in Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, One Charles Center, 100 N. Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

Ruby O. Guidry
retired cartographic aid
Ruby O. Guidry of Lewes, 88, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006, in Lewes, after battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Mrs. Guidry was born in New Orleans.
She was a graduate of Kohn High School, where she was a journalist for the school newspaper.
Mrs. Guidry married Nelson Guidry in New Orleans, followed her husband to Washington, D.C., in the mid-1930s, and moved from there to Adelphi, Md. She and her husband celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary this year.
She worked as a cartographic aid for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service in Beltsville, Md., until her retirement in 1978.
Mrs. Guidry and her husband moved to Lewes in 1985. She became active in the Meals on Wheels program, Lewes Senior Center and continued her membership in the Unity chapter Eastern Star and Bethel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died five hours before her, April 2, 2006.
She is survived by her son, Philip N. Guidry of Dover; and her daughter Claudia Hakala of Severna Park, Md.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 6, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W. Fourth St., Lewes, along with her husband’s service. Burial was in Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, 720 Rutland Ave., Ross Building Room 558, Baltimore, MD 21205.

Warren H. Wiley, 85
World War II veteran
Warren H. Wiley of Lewes, 85, died peacefully Monday, April 3, 2006, in Select Specialty Hospital, Wilmington.
Mr. Wiley was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired after 30 years from Crown Cork and Seal Co. in Philadelphia.
He was a resident of Sussex County for the past 17 years. Mr. Wiley was a member of the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, a former volunteer at the Beebe Medical Center and a member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Wiley of Lewes; a son and a daughter-in-law, Warren and Trudy Wiley of Lewes; a daughter, Wanda Brennan of Lewes; three grandsons, Warren Wiley of California, and Matthew Brennan and Kevin Brennan, both of Lewes, and five great-granddaughters.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 10, in Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, Route 24 and Mount Joy Road, Oak Orchard, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Dan McCloskey will officiate.
Burial with military honors will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South near Millsboro.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association of Delaware, 1021 Gilpin Ave., Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19860-3280.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.

Helen B. Baker, 98
children’s caretaker
Helen B. Baker of Millsboro, 98, died Monday, April 3, 2006, in Chancellor Care Center, Delmar.
Mrs. Baker was born in Georgetown, daughter of the late Carl E. and Jennie (Adams) Parker.
She had worked as an attendant with Stockley Center for five years, after which she retired to help raise her grandchildren.
Mrs. Baker continued caring for children once her grandchildren were school age. Through Howard T. Ennis, she worked as an aid, then foster grandparent, from 1978 to 1990.
Her love of children spilled over again to her family, and Mrs. Baker lovingly cared for her great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Baker enjoyed sewing, stockcar and NASCAR racing, and baseball.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1960; and eight brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Charline Baker of Seaford; a daughter, Joyce Heck of Millsboro; five grandchildren, Dale Carey of Lewes, Dean Heck of Georgetown, Dwayne Heck of Milton, Donni Heck of Laurel, and Dana Weller of Georgetown; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vietta Millman of Milton, and Margaret Wootten of Millsboro; and a brother, Alfred Parker of Georgetown.
Services were Thursday, April 6, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services in Georgetown.
Burial was at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery, Georgetown.

Henry Carlsen Buchanan Sr.
union plumber
Henry “Herk” Carlsen Buchanan Sr., of Landenberg, Pa., 68, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2006, at his home. He was the husband of Ann Walker Buchanan, with whom he shared 21 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Charles and Lillian Hilyard Buchanan. He was a union plumber and a member of Local 74 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters of Wilmington.
He retired in 1998 after 40 years of service. He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge in White Haven, Pa., and Delaware Anglers and Gunners Club. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, building, doing home renovation and playing slot machines. He loved traveling all over the world with his wife. Herk was a very caring and giving man who was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Carl Buchanan of West Grove, John Kerrigan and his wife Tammy of Greenville, and James Kerrigan and his wife, Brigid, of Wilmington; three daughters, Robin Pusey of Chatham, Kelly Mark and her husband Howard of West Grove, and Linda Ellingsworth and her husband Mark of New London; one brother, Robert Buchanan of Clearwater, Fla.; one sister, Norma Woolman and her husband Joseph of Hockessin; one sister-in-law, Doris Buchanan, of Lewes; and 13 grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Lillian Litchford and Lorraine Thompson; one brother, Charles Buchanan; and one granddaughter, Amber Pusey.
A memorial service was Thursday, April 6, at New London Presbyterian Church in New London, Pa. Committal will follow in the adjacent church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Avenue, Room C-223, Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Nell Thompson Robertson,
retired teacher
Nell Thompson Robertson, 89, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
She was born March 31, 1917 in Thomasville, Ga., daughter of the late Cicero Leon and Mabel Thompson.
Mrs. Robertson graduated from Brenau University in Georgia in 1937. She married John F. Robertson June 10, 1937 in Thomasville, Ga. She taught elementary school in Rockville, Md. for 15 years. Her many friends knew her for her love of gardening.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Linda Nell Robertson, two brothers, and one sister.
In addition to her husband of 68 years, she is survived by two daughters, Joan R. McClure and her husband Steve, and Cynthia R. Smith and her husband Michael.
A memorial service was held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with interment will be private. 
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

William J. Cannon,
World War II veteran
William Joseph “Junior” Cannon of Rehoboth Beach, 86, died Monday, March 27, 2006, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 26, 1919, son of the late Edward and Anna Cannon.
Mr. Cannon received his education at Rehoboth Elementary School, Milton High School and graduated from Delaware State College (Delaware State University).
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Jan. 30, 1943, and served until Jan. 14, 1946.
Mr. Cannon worked at several different occupations.
He was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Milton.
Mr. Cannon was loved by many and was very humorous. He loved chicken, and when chicken was served, he would often say, “Chickens sure have a hard time.”
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ella M. Cannon; a sister, Anna Cannon; and one brother, Raymond Cannon.
He is survived by a son, James Daniels of Frederica; a brother, John Cannon of Rehoboth Beach; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held in the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover, with burial in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.

Johnnie M. Beebe
retired from Oak Forest
Johnnie M. Beebe of Georgetown, 69, died Monday, April 3, at home.
Mr. Beebe was born in Ellendale the son of the late John and Elsie Truitt Beebe.
Mr. Beebe was retired from Forest Oak School District, where he served as a maintenance engineer. He was a member of AmVets Post 2 in Millsboro, American Legion Post 24 and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge in Selbyville. He was a diehard Eagles and Phillies fan. He loved fishing and a good cigar or a good cold beer. He was one helluva guy and great brother. He was a devoted lover of animals, and he loved his dogs: Lindsay, Jackie, Gracie and Rosies; his cat, Cherokee; and his parakeet, Rachel.
He is survived by his sister, Rose M. Gerace and her husband, John, of Georgetown; two brothers – Lester Beebe and his wife, Joyce, of Lincoln, and Jim Beebe and his wife, Carol, of Mt. City, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services and interment will be private. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed to Delmarvaobits.com.

Norman McGinnis,
retired plant engineer
Norman McGinnis, 68, of Millsboro, died Thursday, April 5, 2006 at his residence.
Born in Philadelphia to John and Alice Miller McGinnis, he was plant manager for Automatic Timing Controls of King of Prussia, Pa., before retiring after a long career. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Florence McHugh McGinnis; a son, John McGinnis and his wife Michelle of Horsham, Pa.; a daughter, Mary Ellen Leonard and her husband Arthur “Bud” and a granddaughter, Kylee.
He was president of Magnolia Meadows Home Owners Association in Millsboro and a member of the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge of Lewes. He will be missed by all.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 9, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour private. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Millsboro Fire Company, P.O. Box 83, Millsboro, DE 19966.