05/30/06

Charles W. Ackley III,
Lewes Realtor
Charles W. “Tucker” Ackley III, 65, of Lewes, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes following a long illness.
Tucker was active in the real estate business since 1962. His paternal great-grandfather, New Jersey Sen. John A. Ackley, began the family’s real estate business in Vineland, N.J. in 1884. Tucker resided and worked in Vineland before moving to Lewes where he continued in real estate, ultimately joining the ReMax Agency in Lewes.
Tucker had attended Vineland High School, the Bordentown Military Academy, and had served four years in the National Guard.
He was on the Advisory Board of Casa San Francisco and often helped with kitchen duties at Thanksgiving.
Tucker was predeceased by his mother. Paula M. Atkins with whom he resided until her death, and his stepfather, Raymond R. Atkins.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Ruth Ackley of Vineland, N.J.; aunts and uncles James and Norma McLain of Lewes, Bette and Mickey Murphy of Cherry Hill, N.J. and William and Birute McClain, Charlotte, N.C.; a half-sister, Hope Brolas of Williamstown, N.J.; his extended family, James and Judy Roberts, Lewes, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Tucker will be sadly missed by his many friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 1, at Coolspring Cemetery, Harbeson, where family and friends are welcome. Memorial contributions are suggested to Casa San Francisco, 127 Broad Street, Milton, DE 19968.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Online condolences may be sent: condolences@parsellfunerlahomes.com.

Thomas M. Andes,
retired foreman
Thomas M. Andes, 86, of Millsboro and formerly of East Northport Long Island, N.Y., passed away peacefully Friday May 26, 2006 in Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home.
Mr. Andes was born in New York, N.Y., on Jan. 16, 1920 to the late George and Catherine (Simpson) Andes.
He retired as a foreman from the Paper Cup Co. in New York. Mr. Andes was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army as a medical technician.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Stephen R. Andes in 1998.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Charmaine Andes; a son, Thomas M. Andes Jr,; two daughters Adrienne R. Wunder, Diane Eliane; a sister, Gertrude McAuley; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday June 2, at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church Rt. 24 in Oak Orchard. Burial will be held privately at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.

Alice M. Grabey,
Millsboro homemaker
Alice M. Grabey, 79, of Millsboro, formerly of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 26, 2006, at home.
Mrs. Grabey was born Feb. 21, 1927 in Minersville, PA daughter to the late Christian and Alice (Jack) Brown.
She was a homemaker. Mrs. Grabey was a member of the Long Neck United Methodist Church in Millsboro, the Unity Chapter 16 Order of Eastern Star in Lewes, the American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 of Millsboro and she was a board member of AARP chapter, Long Neck.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles W. Grabey; a daughter, Phyllis Koch and husband Allen C. of Hamburg, Pa.; a brother, James Brown of Foristell, Mo. and a granddaughter, Tanya Hawkins and her husband Sean stationed in Germany.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends and family may call after 10 a.m. Burial will be held at 2 p.m Thursday, June 1, at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Alice’s name to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Ruth Ann Kowalski,
Florida resident
Ruth Ann Kowalski, 59, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Monday, May 22, 2006, at home
Mrs. Kowalski was preceded in death by her father, William Luster Spicer
She is survived by her mother, Hazel Toomey Spicer of Oak Orchard; her husband, Michael Kowalski of Jacksonville; her brothers and sisters, Donald Spicer of Seaford, Charles Spicer of Seaford, Violet Rust of Seaford, and Edward Spicer of Oak Orchard; five children, Cassandra Webb of Delmar, Charles Toomey Jr. of Gumboro, Crystal Lewis of Felton, William Toomey of Selbyville and James Toomey Sr. of Georgetown; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a life long friend Charles Toomey Sr., and lots of loving friends and extended family.
Services will be held at noon, Tuesday May 30 at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St. Millsboro, De. where friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon. The Revered Robert Hudson will officiate. Interment will be in Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro, Delaware

Edward C. Hensler,
retired printer
Edward C. Hensler, 69, of Dagsboro and formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2006, at home.
Mr. Hensler was born Aug. 22, 1936 in Baltimore, son to the late Harry and Laura Hensler.
He was a retired printer from the Baltimore Sun Newspaper where he was employed for 38 years. Mr. Hensler was a member of the Moose Lodge in Glen Burnie.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Hensler.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Doris A. (Megary) Hensler; a son, Chuck Hensler; two daughters, Sherry Cromwell and Chris Spyridakos; two sisters, Harriett Scott and Carolynn Rizzo; six grandchildren Jesse, Tina, Holly, Danielle, Alex and Adam; and two stepchildren, Marc Cooke and Kim Cooke.
Services will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday May 30, at the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Ave., Ocean View. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society - Sussex Chapter, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21805.

Roland D. Bunting,
retired banker
Roland D. Bunting, 76, Lewes, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2006, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family at Beebe Medical Center.
Mr. Bunting was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a faithful Christian and member of Conley’s United Methodist Church near Angola. He had sung over the years in many churches and had been a constant soloist at Conley’s. Roland touched the lives of many young people who were struggling with their young lives even to the point of taking them into his home to give them a safe haven.
Roland retired from Sussex Trust Co. in Milton in 1972 as cashier to become owner/operator of Santa’s Forest Nursery that led to becoming owner of Beaver Dam Acres Landscaping and Lawn Service. Following that, he was the first in Delaware to raise and harvest Cape American Beach Grass in partnership with Bob Raley. He sold the beach grass for dune preservation from North Carolina to New England. In 1988, he went with Grotto Pizza on the Avenue in the Maintenance/Custodial Department until retiring in 2005.
He is survived by his loving wife, Hester B. Bunting, whom he would have been married to 58 years on June 26; two sons, Gregory W. Bunting and wife, Sharleen, and their two children, Jesse R. and Jaime R. Bunting, and son Donald A. Bunting and wife, Earleen, and their son, Derek Bunting.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with interment to follow in Conley’s United Methodist Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Conley’s United Methodist Church, 22150 Robinsonville Road, Lewes, DE 19958, for the new church building fund.

George Robert Doherty,
retired from DuPont
George Robert Doherty, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 25, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Wilmington on Oct. 12, 1928, Bob was the son of John and Anne Doherty. He attended St. Elizabeth’s Grade School and was a graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School.
A 35-year DuPont employee, he retired from the company’s Experimental Station in 1985. As a young man, Bob was active in local Democratic Party politics and one of his prized possessions was a letter he received from then-Senator, John F. Kennedy, in June 1960 thanking him for his support in the presidential campaign. Bob was a long-time Delaware football season ticketholder and a passionate fan of Notre Dame football as well as the Eagles and Phillies.
In his later years, he loved nothing more than to watch and root for his grandchildren as they played soccer, baseball and basketball, and rowed and swam competitively.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Florence Grodzicki Doherty; two brothers, Jack and his wife, Sandra, of Norfolk, Va. and Bill and his wife, Janice, of Rehoboth Beach; a sister, Mary Kooser and her husband, Bill, of Wilmington; a daughter, Kathleen Turkel and her husband, Gerald, of Newark; a son, Robert, and his wife, Carol, of Potomac, Md.; five grandchildren, Eli and Helen Turkel and Ryan, Kevin and Caitlin Doherty; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road. Internment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brandywine Pops Orchestra, c/o Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808; or St. Patrick’s Center, 107 East 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

05/26/06

Howard M. DeWalt,
World War II veteran
Howard M. DeWalt, 84, of Rehoboth Beach and formerly of Royersford, Pa., died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Born in Royersford to the late Howard R. and Mary Keim DeWalt, Mr. DeWalt graduated from Spring City High School, class of 1939. He was employed at the former Spring Ford Tannery Co. and the former Jones Motors Co. in Spring City as a bench mechanic.
Mr. DeWalt served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and was a member of St. Matthew’s U.C. Church in Chester Springs, Pa. He was an avid fisherman and reader. He was also a member of Spring City American Legion, Thomas W. O’Connor Post 602 and Rehoboth Beach VFW Post 7447.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy M. Opperman DeWalt; a sister, Janet Irey of Spring City; three brothers, Donald DeWalt of Pughtown, Pa., Richard DeWalt of Royersford and Glenn DeWalt of Spring City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl DeWalt.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 27, at St. Matthew’s U.C. Church, 2350 Conestoga Road, Chester Springs, where friends may call at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Judith A. Meier will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Matthew’s U.U.C.
Arrangements by Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington St. Royersford PA 19468.

Joseph F. Carre,
carpenter
Joseph F. “Pop Pop” Carre, 98, of Wilmington, and formerly of Millsboro, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2006 after a short illness.
Mr. Carre grew up along the Brandywine River where he held various jobs such as working for Mrs. Crownshield as a gardener, a welder in the shipyard during World War II and also as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, nature and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Julia A. Carre in 1995.
He is survived by a son Robert J. Carre of New Castle; a daughter Marianne Arcidiacono of Wilmington; a grandson Scott Carre and wife Michelle of Clayton; five granddaughters, Julia Link and husband Ed of Hockessin, Michelle Carre of Newark, Angel Musselman and husband Dan of Hockessin, Andrea Twardus and husband Andy of Wilmington and Alicia Arcidiacono of Wilmington; two great-grandsons Matt and Samuel; seven great-granddaughters, Corrine, Taylor, Katlyn, Nicole, Jessica, Carre and Elizabeth.
Services were held at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Rd., with interment in Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Georgetown.

Elizabeth W. Clark,
retired English teacher
Elizabeth Williams Clark, 91, died peacefully in her sleep one day shy of her 92nd birthday, Thursday, May 18, 2006, in Brandywine Assisted Living, Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Clark was born May 19, 1914, in Federalsburg, Md., daughter of the late Harvey D. and Mary Towers Williams.
When she was 6, the family moved to Laurel so that her father could take a cashier position with the Sussex Trust Co. He later became the bank’s president.
Mrs. Clark attended Goucher College and graduated in 1935 with a degree in English. In 1942, she received a master’s degree from Mount Holyoke College.
She taught high-school English in Laurel and at the Westover School, Middlebury, Conn.
Mrs. Clark married in 1944, and the couple made their home in Rochester, N.Y., for 35 years. In 1952, they built a summer home in Rehoboth Beach, which became their permanent residence in 1979.
She was an avid bridge player and earned more than 500 master points playing duplicate bridge.
Mrs. Clark, while living in Rochester, served as school-board president for 12 years and was active in a number of community-based organizations. More recently, she was a member and former deacon of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rehoboth Beach. She was an honorary member and past president of the Village Improvement Association and was a member of the Sussex Gardeners. She also was a member of the Col. David Hall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur E. Clark, in 1989; and a brother, W. Robert Williams, in 1999.
She is survived by a daughter, Susan Clark Iverson, of Washington, D.C.; two sons, Arthur E. Clark Jr. of Nyack, N.Y., and Robert C. Clark of Rochester; five grandchildren, Margot Iverson, Rebecca Iverson Mahoney, Meggan Clark, Jessa Clark and Matthew Clark; a sister-in-law, Carolyn M. Williams of Laurel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be 3 p.m., Sunday, May 28, in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Burial will be private in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Alice L. Bowers,
printing assistant
Alice L. Bowers, 92, of Lewes, formerly of Newark passed away Sunday, May 21, 2006.
She was a retired printing assistant for Wm. Cann Printers.
Alice is survived by one son, Walter Lee of Wilmington; four daughters, Winifred Marcheski and Sandra Hults both of Wilmington, Diane Bowers of Florida, and Dawn Capano of Rehoboth Beach; one sister, Loretta Robinson of Newark; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 25, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Hwy., New Castle. Interment will be in the adjoining memorial park.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Rd., Newark, DE 19711.
Arrangements by McCrertyy Funeral Homes, Inc.

05/23/06

Silvio H. Lopez,
retired from DuPont
Silvio “Si” Henry Lopez, 96, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Wilmington and Lewes, died on April 6, 2006.
Si was born in Princeton, N.J., the son of the Venerable Jose M. Lopez-Guillen and Harriet Clarkson Marsh, who was the daughter of Crowell Marsh, founder of Marsh and Company.
He graduated from Princeton University in 1929 and joined the DuPont Company, where he was a chemical supervisor for 41 years. He was a member of the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, the Shawnee Country Club in Milford and the Lewes Yacht Club.
Si served as vestry member, senior warden and lay rreader at St. Andrew’s Church, Wilmington, St. Peter’s Church, Lewes, and St. Bartholomew’s Church, St. Petersburg, Fla.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Weston Hawley Lopez; two sons, John H. Lopez of Durango, Colo. and Thomas M. Lopez of Santa Fe, N.M.; a daughter, Linda Weston Lopez of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; two grandchildren, John Paul Guillen Lopez and Dr. Katharine Lopez Weymouth, both of New York City.; and nieces and nephews in New Jersey and California.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew, Eighth and Shipley streets, Wilmington.

James E. Thornton,
decorated veteran
James E. Thornton, 63, of Lewes died, after a courageous battle with cancer, Friday, May 19, 2006, in Harbor Health Care, Lewes.
Mr. Thornton served in the U.S. Army, earning the Overseas Bar, Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
He was a past member of the B.P.O. Elks of Lewes. He also was a member of the Delaware County (Pa.) Vietnam Veterans of America, and of Amvets.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James T. and Anna F. (Blome) Thornton.
He is survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Lorie and Sean Freas of Bethlehem, Pa.; a son, James T. Thornton of Louisa, Va.; and a sister and a brother-in-law, Betty A. and James Peters of Millsboro.
Services will be noon Tuesday, May 23, in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Robert Hudson will officiate.
Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, near Millsboro.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, 9505 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

Frank R. Navalaney,
electrician
Frank R. Navalaney, 56, of Lincoln died, after a long illness, Thursday, May 18, 2006, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
Mr. Navalaney was born in Windber, Pa.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam.
He had been employed as a licensed electrician for Pepco in Washington, D.C., for 13 years, then had worked in the electrical department for Lowe’s in Lewes, as an electrical pro, before becoming disabled in 2003. He recently had moved to Lincoln.
Mr. Navalaney was a member of American Legion Post 28, Millsboro, and of the Polish Club of College Park, Md.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Navalaney.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary E. (Marvel) Navalaney; his mother, Margaret (Pollock) Navalaney of Burtonsville, Md.; two stepdaughters and two stepsons-in-law, Krystal and Robert Stratman, and Sherry Ann and Dale Collins, all of Milford; a stepson, John West of Milton; two sons, Michael Navalaney and Johnny Navalaney, both of Culpeper, Va.; a daughter and a son-in-law, Stacy and Robert Stultz of Dublin, Va.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Mike Jarvis of Glenn Dale, Md., and Janice Navalaney, and her companion, Creighton Glantz, both of Burtonsville; four stepgrandchildren, James B. Stratman, Dale Collins III, Brittany Lynn West and Andrew John West; and a granddaughter, Rebekah Navalaney.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17 in his home.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 201-B West DuPont Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.

Alicia Maria David,
staff nurse
Alicia Maria David, 39, of Milford, died after a short illness, Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Christiana Care-Wilmington Hospital.
Ms. David was born Sept. 13, 1966, in Philadelphia, daughter of Dr. Luis L. David, a local pediatrician, and the late Evelyn C. (Mathewson) David, who died in 2003.
She graduated from the University of Delaware Nursing School with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
She had worked in the Neurological Intensive Care Unit at Christiana Care-Christiana Hospital, Newark, and as a staff nurse at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington. She had just completed training to become a certified legal nurse consultant.
Ms. David was a fun-loving, free-spirited girl. She loved spending time together with her daughter and niece. She was an animal lover and had several pets. She enjoyed music, and loved to shop.
She is survived by a daughter, Amanda M. Donohue of Milford; her loving father, Dr. Luis L. David, of Milford; three sisters, Kathleen David and Eileen David, both of Milford, and Jennifer David of Newark; a niece, Lauren David; and a nephew, Christopher Yonek.
Mass of Christian burial was in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Milford. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover.
Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.

Robert O. Aller,
NASA administrator
Robert O. Aller, 76, of Rehoboth Beach, beloved husband, father and grandfather died on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. Mr. Aller was born on March 26, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Olen A. Aller and Carolyn R. (Lewis) Aller. He was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. in 1953 and was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force.
He served in the Air Force for 10 years. During that time, he served variously as a navigator on B-57 aircraft; as a graduate student at the University of Michigan; and at the Satellite Test Center in Sunnydale, Calif.
After discharge from the Air Force, Mr. Aller worked for NASA in Washington, D.C. on the manned space flight programs, and ended his 29-year career with them as a deputy administrator for the TDDRS program.
Mr. Aller and his wife lived in Bethesda, Md. for 29 years before relocating to Rehoboth Beach 13 years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach.
Mr. Aller is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy (Rife) Aller; a son, Robert C. Aller and wife Colleen of West Chester, Pa.; 2 daughters: Cynthia Aller Thornett and husband J. Frederick of Bethesda and Carole Aller Brennan and husband Douglas F. of Camp Hill, Pa.; a sister: Iva Lou Smith and husband James of Dayton, Ohio; and nine grandchildren, Michele and Lyndsey Thornett, Christopher and Bridget Brennan; and Kelly, Erin, Kateland, Robert, and Brian Aller.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 27, at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 7 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach, with Pastor Donald Schaefer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Lutheran Church of Our Savior Building Fund, 7 Bay Vista Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Joyce M. Beatson,
Legion auxiliary member
Joyce M. Booth Beatson, 78 of Wilmington and Millsboro passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006.
Mrs. Beatson was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #28 in Millsboro, where she served one term as chaplain and two terms as membership chairman.
Joyce was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey W. Booth; a granddaughter, Christine Booth; and her second husband, George Beatson.
She is survived by her children, Lynda Sparks and her husband, Paul, of Lewes, Kimberly Booth Zionkowski of Elkton, Md.; Edwin Booth III, and his companion, Tina Seversen, of New Castle; grandchildren, Jaime and Sean McElwee, Robert Johnson, Melissa, Sarah and Angela Booth; and three great-grandchildren, Sean McElwee Jr., Julian and Arlis Johnson. She is also survived by her niece, Angela Geoffrion; her former daughter-in-law, Sue Booth; and several stepchildren and step-grandchildren.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, May 23, from 6-8 p.m., at the McCrery Memorial Chapel, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 24, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713.

Dorothy A. McColgan,
homemaker
Dorothy A. McColgan, 82, of Severn, Md., formerly of Wilmington, died Saturday, May 20, 2006.
She was homemaker and a former member of St. John the Beloved.
Her husband, James; and her great-granddaughter, Zoë, preceded her in death.
She is survived by three children, daughter, Grace DiRocco and son Michael, both of Maryland, and a son, James of California. She is also survived by two sisters, Norma Young of Wilmington and Idella Rogers of Lewes; five grandchildren, Amy, Joël, Roxie, Mickey and Leslie; and two great-grandchildren, Rocco and Sophia.
Family and friends are invited to a funeral service Wednesday, May 24, at noon at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown roads, Wilmington. Calling hours will be after 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to CFC-Zoë Quinn Francis Fund, PO Box 1716, Millersville, MD 21108.

Louis J. Shivone,
World War II veteran
Louis Joseph Shivone, 88, of Wilmington, died Friday, May 19, 2006, at home.
Mr. Shivone worked at the DuPont Experimental Station for 45 years. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School, where he was a quarterback on the football team, pitcher on the baseball team, and one of five players on the basketball team. After high school, he was a professional basketball referee and once refereed the Harlem Globetrotters.
Mr. Shivone saw action with his brother, Francis, at Iwo Jima with the 3rd Marine Division in World War II. He was an avid golfer. He was a member of the DuPont Country Club, where he played cards with his friends every day and was a member of the Senior Club.
His wife, Ann Shivone, died in 1991. His daughter, Michelle, died in 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johanna and Louis Shivone; and his two brothers, Francis and Richard.
He is survived by his two daughters, Luann Shivone of Newark, and Denise S. Leavey and her husband, Tom, of Middletown; one brother, Ralph of Rehoboth Beach; six sisters, Laura Wise of Pennsylvania, Thelma Baumback of Florida, Johanna Cullen, Anita Brindle, Elaine Shivone and Patricia Ciccarelli, all of Wilmington; three grandchildren, Melissa Schueler, Kara Leavey and Tommy Leavey; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Concord Pike at Sharpley Road, Wilmington. Friends may call at the church Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Committal services will be Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m., at the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
Arrangements by the Chandler Funeral Home.

05/19/06

Virginia G. Dickerson,
retired school teacher
Virginia Graves Dickerson, 93, of Milford, died Tuesday May 16, 2006, in her home after a long illness.
Mrs. Dickerson was born May 26, 1912, in Townsend, the 10th of 12 children of the late William Edward and Francis Green Graves.
She graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Delaware.
As a youth living with her family in Lewes, Mrs. Dickerson worked at the retail clothing store and garment factory that her father owned and operated.
In 1933, after her college graduation, she was employed as an elementary school teacher with the Laurel School District.
In 1954, Mrs. Dickerson became a partner in the Dutch Inn in Laurel with Marion Horner and was active with the business until 1968.
She married Chester T. Dickerson Sr. in 1936 and remained in Laurel with her husband, with whom she raised their two children, participated in numerous civic organizations and enjoyed the company of many friends they had made, especially the Carvel family.
She and her husband moved to Milford in 1956 after Mr. Dickerson accepted the position of superintendent of schools in 1955.
While residing in Laurel, Mrs. Dickerson was a member and past president of the Laurel New Century Club and the Women’s Society at Centenary Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of the Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford.
At the state level, she was a member and past president of the State Library Commission, a member of the Townsend Building Commission, the State Archives Commission, the Old State House Furnishing Advisory Committee and the Bicentennial Memorial Park Committee.
Mrs. Dickerson served one term as state chairwoman of women’s activities for March of Dimes and one term as chairwoman of Alumni Awards for the University of Delaware.
She was also an alternate to the Democratic National Committee meeting that selected John Kennedy as the presidential nominee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Chester T. Dickerson Sr. in 1999.
She is survived by a daughter, Frances E. Dickerson of Wilmington; a son and daughter-in-law, Chester T. Jr. and Sally Dickerson of Dover; two grandsons, Chester T. Dickerson III of Arlington, Va., and James R. Dickerson and his wife, Annemarie of Ocean City, Md., and three great-grandchildren, Peyton Avery Dickerson, Ross James Dickerson and Riley Griffin Dickerson.

Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 20, in Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Slaughter Neck Cemetery, Argo’s Corner.

Tthe family suggests memorial contributions be made to Dela-ware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947, or to the Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St, Milford, DE, 19963.

Joseph Michael Taggart,
iron worker
Joseph Michael Taggart, 49, of Cocoa, Fla., formerly of Milford, and Claymont, died Monday May 8, 2006, in his home.
Mr. Taggart was born in Wilmington, son of Marina Hill and Joseph Taggart.
He graduated from Claymont High School in 1974, received his associates degree from Delaware Technical & Community College as a certified welder and after moving to Florida, he attended the University of Florida for two years studying metallurgy.
Mr. Taggart began working as a certified welder at the County Pride Chicken Plant in Milford. He moved to Florida and began working as an iron worker, welding at Disney World on such rides as “King Kong,” “Honey I Shrunk the Kids,” “the Bird Cages,” and other rides throughout the park, as well as the Kennedy Space Center.
He also worked as a certified welder at Vector Shipbuilding in Titusville, Fla., where he welded the frame of the company’s first 120-foot fiberglass ship. He retired on disability in 1996.
Mr. Taggart loved to ride his Harley Davidson Soft Tail every chance he got. He always rode his motorcycle on the yearly toy runs for needy children. He was a member of the Abate Motorcycle Rights organization. He also loved to bowl, especially with his mother.
Mr. Taggart loved to go freshwater fishing and had his own lake in his backyard in Florida.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother John Taggart in 1989.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Marina F. and Richard Hill of Milton; his father Joseph M. Taggart of Wilmington; two sisters, Sharon Cash of Milford and Patty King, of Ellendale; two brothers, Bill Taggart of Milford, and Paul Taggart of Wilmington; two aunts, Peggy Powers of Newark, and Grace Brent of Princess Anne, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, PO Box 1947, Quantico, VA 22134.

Robert J. Anderson
flooring subcontractor
Robert “Robbie” J. Anderson, 51, of Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at his late residence.
He was born May 5, 1955 in Wilmington, son of the late Arthur John Anderson Jr. and Mildred “Midge” Durham Anderson Killinger of Lewes.
Mr. Anderson was a flooring subcontractor for Anderson Carpet One.
Robbie enjoyed spending time with his brother at the racetrack, and he loved his nieces and nephews dearly. He was an avid fan of the Eagles and football pools. He played in the Blue & Gold game in 1973 and he loved his dog “Fannie.”
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother Stephen E. Anderson and his wife Lezlie of Rehoboth Beach; his sister, Dawn A. Fehrenbach and her partner Patrick M. Smith of Lewes; his sister-like cousin Karen Monaco of Wilmington; his sister-in-law Toni Ann Reed of Newark; his former wife, Joni Weber of Harbeson; his former mother-in-law Carol Weber of Harbeson; twin daughters, Allison and Rebecca of Lewes; nieces and nephews, Ashley and Jaime Anderson, Aryn Anderson, Kelly, Justin and Chase Fehrenbach, and Mackenzie Smith; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Arthur John Anderson III; his stepfather Joseph Michael Killinger; and his pet dog “Fannie.”
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 19, 1 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with Pastor Donald Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at All Saints’ Cemetery, near Angola. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, May 18, 7-9 p.m., and Friday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware SPCA Sussex Chapter, 326 South DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. 

Mary Ann Fryberger,
retail sales associate
Mary Ann Fryberger, 70, of Lewes, formerly of Ranshaw, Pa., died Saturday, May 13, 2006, in her home.
Mrs. Fryberger was born March 21, 1936, in Ranshaw, daughter of the late I. Gilbert and Leona M. Young.
She graduated from Coal Township High School in 1953, and attended National College in Kansas City, Miss., on an academic scholarship.
Mrs. Fryberger was a retail sales associate at Liz Claiborne in Rehoboth Beach, for the last 10 years.
She married Elwood J. Fryberger on Dec. 31, 1955, in Johnston City United Methodist Church, Ranshaw. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2005.
Mrs. Fryberger was a member of Johnston City United Methodist Church, Ranshaw, and was a member at Conley’s Chapel in Angola. She was a member of Johnston City United Methodist Women, Johnston City Friends Club, Bible Group at Conley Chapel, the choir at both churches, pianist at Johnston City United Methodist Church for more than 40 years, Over 50 Club, Ranshaw Civic Association, Alumni Association at National College in Kansas City, Alumni Association for Coal Township, Girl Scout leader and West Bay Park Homeowners Association in Lewes.
She is survived by her husband, Elwood J. Fryberger; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathie Lee (Fryberger) and Conrad Stull of Mullica Hill, N.J.; a son and daughter-in-law, Mark E. Sr. and Cathy Fryberger of Ranshaw; a brother and sister-in-law, John G. and Fran Young of Georgetown; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Jane L. and Michael Klembara of Coal Township, Pa., and Marsha L. and John Kotanchik of Thorndale, Pa.; six grandchildren, Mark and his wife Megan of Ranshaw, David, Chad, Marcus, Alexa and Daniel, all of Mullica Hill; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Kylie of Ranshaw; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held in Johnston City United Methodist Church, Ranshaw. Burial was in Northumberland Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Johnston City United Methodist Church, c/o Jane L. Klembara, 1601 W. Arch St., Coal Township, PA, 17866.

Barbara H. Johnson,
Sussex housewife
Barbara H. Johnson, 75, of Millsboro, died Monday May 15, 2006, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
She was the daughter of the late Harley E. and Marcella Johnson.
Ms. Johnson loved to cook, shop, paint, and do yard work.
She is survived by her companion of 43 years, Raymond C. Moore; three sons, Leon S and wife Trina Johnson of Laurel; Irvin M. Johnson of Bethlehem, Md., and Raymond C. Johnson of Georgetown; a daughter, Teresa H. Johnson of Dagsboro; three sisters, Blonnie McCall of Lewes, Rochella Nock of Millsboro, and Vivian Johnson of Millsboro; three brothers, Crawford Johnson of Millsboro, Elson Johnson of Millsboro and Harlin Johnson of Georgetown; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held Friday May 19, at 1 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home 211 Washington St. Millsboro, where friends may call at noon. The Revered James Burton will officiate.
Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery, Millsboro.

Harold Wilson Hudson,
retired loan officer
Harold Wilson Hudson, 89, of Georgetown, died Monday, May 15, 2006, at Green Valley Terrace in Millsboro.
Mr. Hudson was born in Frankford, the son of the late Peter Raymond and Annie E. Hudson.
He was a loan officer for 30 years with Wilmington Trust Co., retiring in 1985. He was a member and very active in all aspects of the Wesley UM Church in Georgetown, the United Methodist Men and was treasurer of the church from 1966 to 1996.
He was an avid sailor and was a superior crewman of the Lightning Fleet and raced and won numerous regattas along the East Coast and Great lakes. A photograph of Mr. Hudson and his boat was featured in Cruising Magazine in 1962.
His greatest love was for his grandchildren and for all of their accomplishments.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Everett Horace Hudson.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Catherine Mitchell Hudson; a daughter, Georgeann H. White and her husband Thomas V. of Millsboro; his grandchildren, Alison C. White and Kyle V. White; a brother, Donald L. Hudson and his wife Lois E. of Frankford; a niece, Gail Hudson of Frankford; a nephew, Guy Hudson and his wife Lauren of Wilmington; a great-nephew, Taylor Hudson; and two great-nieces, Brittany Hudson and Morgan Lee Hudson.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 19, at Wesley UM Church, Laurel and Race streets, Georgetown. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m., Friday at the church. The Rev. Anne Pruett-Barnett will officiate. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions are suggested to Wesley UM Church, 102 E. Laurel St., Georgetown DE 19947.

Marcia K. Herman-Crossland,
retired registered nurse
Marcia K. Herman-Crossland, 53, of Millsboro, formerly of York, Pa. and Newark, passed away at her home Sunday May 14, 2006.
Marcia was born on May 6, 1953 in York, daughter to the late Dr. James Sylvester and Lois Myrtle Clayton Keller. She was a registered nurse for the Delaware State Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection.
Mrs. Herman-Crossland was a very active member of the Long Neck United Methodist Church where she was a chairwoman on the Finance Committee. Marcia enjoyed gardening, music, visits to the beach and reading.
She is survived by her husband, James Henry Crossland Jr.; a daughter, Kelly Lynne Grimshaw of Fort Mill, S.C.; a son, Timothy Mark Herman of Newark; two stepsons, James Crossland III and Aaron Crossland; and a sister, Beth A. Lucabaugh of Dover, Pa.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at the Long Neck United Methodist Church, Long Neck Road Millsboro. Friends and family may call Friday, May 19, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, May 20, from 9-9:30 a.m. at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 22, at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.
The family suggests memorial contributions in Marcia’s name to the Long Neck UMC Building Fund, 32051 Long Neck Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966; American Diabetes Assoc., 110 S. French St., Wilmington, DE 19805; or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21805.

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