06/20/06

Annette A. Hennigan,
school media specialist
Annette A. Hennigan, 58, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., died Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney, Md., after a 26-year battle with cancer.
Mrs. Hennigan was born in Franklin, Indiana. She was a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School.
She had worked for the Montgomery County Public School System as a media specialist for 16 years, retiring in 2003. Mrs. Hennigan enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, visiting her granddaughter, and going to the beach.
She is survived by her husband Leo V. Hennigan; two sons, Matt Hennigan of Burnt Hills, N.Y. and Michael Hennigan of Millsboro; a stepbrother, Lynn Liebschutz of California; and a granddaughter, Anna Hennigan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, Route 1 at Five Points, Lewes, at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 22. Friends may call at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, Wednesday, June 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803.

Catherine M. Adams,
business owner
Catherine M. Adams, 88, of Denton, Md., passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006, in Denton.
Mrs. Adams was born May 9, 1918, in Concord, near Seaford, daughter of the late Ray and Stella (Bramble) Plummer.
She was a business partner with her husband in the Adams Feed Store and Adams and Wright Hardware Store, both in Denton, as well as the Adams Oceanfront Motel in Dewey Beach. They co-owned the Redwood Lodge and South Winds Motel in Dewey Beach and participated in several other endeavors throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware.
She and her husband loved harness racing at Harrington and Dover, co-owning horses, and were often seen at the track in the last few years.
Mrs. Adams was an active community leader in the PTA, the 4-H, Grace Methodist Church and Friends of Martinak State Park. She was an exceptional cook and loved flower and vegetable gardening. She loved her family and friends, and considered Caroline County the garden spot of the world.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee Adams; and a granddaughter, Joanna Rae Plummer.
She is survived by her husband, Roy R. Adams of Denton, whom she married in 1936; two daughters, Ruby Adams of Rehoboth Beach and Jane A. Plummer of Hagerstown, Md.; two brothers, Joseph Plummer of Laurel and Jack Plummer of Seaford; a sister, Mary Lee DeLuca of Seaford; two granddaughters, Jenny L. Plummer-Welker of Bowie, Md. and Jackie D. Plummer-Sprow of Genesee, Pa.; and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, in Moore Funeral Home P.A., 12 S. Second St., Denton. Services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, in the funeral home. Burial will be in the Denton Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Denton Volunteer Fire Co., 400 S. Fifth Ave., Denton, MD 21629.

Edith Fay Ellingsworth,
bank manager
Edith Fay Ellingsworth, 73, of Georgetown, died Friday, June 16, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Ellingsworth was born in Milton, the daughter of the late Frank and Lula Brooks Megee.
She was the assistant manager of Mellon Bank in Lewes for 25 years, retiring in 1995.
She enjoyed baking, reading, cooking and gardening and loved cats and dogs.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Caramalis.
She is survived by her loving husband, John C. Ellingsworth; four children, Marie Ellingsworth Thoroughgood of Millsboro, John Allan Ellingsworth of Georgetown, Lisa Forney of Selbyville and Susan Saxton of Georgetown; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Evelyn Forst and Winifred Parkhill, both of Milton; and two brothers, Herman Megee of Millsboro and John R. Megee of Milton.
Services were private.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.

Diane F. Zappaterrini
worked for Delaware
Diane F. Ciabattoni Zappaterrini, 75, of Wilmington, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 16, 2006.
Mrs. Zappaterrini was a homemaker and worked for the state of Delaware. Mrs. Zappaterrini enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family at Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Zappaterrini was preceded in death by her husband, David F. Sr., in 2001; and by her son, Ronald, in 1981.
She is survived by her sons, David F. Jr. of Wilmington and Robert and his wife, Teresa, also of Wilmington; and a daughter, Lisa Turner and her husband, Robert, of New Castle. Mrs. Zappaterrini is also survived by Ronald’s former wife, Kathleen Turner and her husband, Terry; her sister, Clara Zappaterrini; brother, Anthony “Butch” Ciabattoni; dear friend, Jessie Talmo; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at noon, Tuesday, June 20th, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and Dupont streets, followed by entombment in the family mausoleum in Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at the Corleto-Latina Funeral Home, 808 N. Union St., Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Mrs. Zappaterrini’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19801; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Donald H. Painter,
decorated veteran
Donald H. Painter, 84, of Cambridge, formerly of Laurel-dale, Pa., died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Dorchester General Hospital, Cambridge.
Mr. Painter was born June 21, 1921, in Birdsboro, Pa., son of the late Donald H. Painter and Rhoda Kulp Faller.
He attended Reading High School, Reading, Pa.
Mr. Painter was awarded the Air Medal in 1945 for his service as an aviator in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
During his working career, he was employed with Carpenter Steel, now Cartech, until his retirement. During a portion of his retirement, he resided in Masseys Landing, Sussex County.
Mr. Painter was a member of the Goodwill Beneficial Fire Department in Reading. He also was a member of the Northmont Beneficial Fellowship and the Pikesville Beneficial Gun Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, James Faller.
He is survived by his stepson, James Marks of Temple, Pa.; and two step-granddaughters, Kristin Marks of Wernersville, Pa., and Julie Van Leer Strand of Reading.
Services will be private.

Brenda L. Shockley,
bank manager
Brenda L. Shockley, 38, of Bridgeville and formerly of Millsboro, passed away at home Thursday, June 15, 2006, after a long illness.
Brenda was a loving wife and mother. She was an assistant manager of the County Bank in Georgetown. She enjoyed camping, going to the beach, travel and NASCAR. Her favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. Brenda and her family attended Millsboro Wes-leyan Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, William R. Hitchens.
She is survived by her mother, Shirley M. Townsend Hitchens; her husband, John A. Shockley; a son, Cameron T. Heck, of Bridgeville; and a brother, Michael W. Hitchens of Georgetown.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro. Calling hours are from noon to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions maybe made to Crossing The Finish Line, 170 West Germantown Pike, Suite C-3, Norristown, PA 19401.

Elsie Ida Mae Young,
retired from Townsends
Elsie Ida Mae (Sturgis) Young, 79, of Milton passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at Bayhealth Medical Center-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford.
Mrs. Young was born Oct. 8, 1926, in Georgetown, daughter of the late Harley Cyrus and Essie Amanda Hurst-Sturgis.
She attended Hollyville Elementary School through eighth grade. At the age of 15, she went to live with her sister, Sallie Abernathy-Sturgis, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mrs. Young worked in a shoe factory for several years, and then she took ill and was brought home. In her lifetime, she worked diligently for the Veasley family, Dr. Hick, the Swift Co. Her last place of employment was Townsend’s Inc., where she worked for 28 years. She had been retired for 17 years.
She enjoyed cooking and held several family reunions. Every-one was always welcome there. She also cooked platters for Beebe Medical Center and Townsend’s, and baked pies for Tunnel and Raysor, sometimes 20 to 30 pies and 10 to 12 cakes at a time.
Mrs. Young first attended Union Wesley United Methodist Church, Clarksville, for several years. She then joined Burton’s Chapel under the leadership of Calvin O. Price. Mrs. Young was a missionary and she went out into the community. Through her prayers and faithfulness, many souls were saved.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Helena Pratt.
She is survived by her faithful and loving husband, Samuel Carter Young, whom she married July 13, 1960; a daughter, Evetta Fleming of Dover; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marion Burton of Parkview Nursing Home, Wilmington, Shirley and David Handy and Lois and George Wolford, all of Frankford, and Carolyn and Gary Harmon of Georgetown; five sisters-in-law, Doris Sturgis of Milton, Rachel Gibson of Dover, and Margaret West, Mary Young and Bertha Young, all of Frederica; a brother-in-law, Clarence Young of Frederica; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were held in Mount Zion AME Church, Ellendale, with burial in Wesley Cemetery, Clarksville.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.

John H. Bauer,
business owner
John H. Bauer, 77, of White House Beach, Millsboro, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Bayhealth Medical Center-Mil-ford Memorial Hospital, Milford.
Mr. Bauer was born in Pottstown, Pa., son of the late John W. and Marie Bauer. He grew up in the Pottstown area before he moved to Delaware in 1971.
He was self-employed all of his life. He owned various businesses over the years. Among those included a car lot, and most recently was the Mr. Burger restaurant in Harrington, which he owned from 1977 to 1997. The restaurant was a staple for the Harrington community. Mr. Bauer was a hard worker and always had a business or a side job to earn money for his family. He was very family oriented, took care of his children and was a great father.
In his spare time, Mr. Bauer enjoyed fishing very much. He also liked to play bingo and cards, and enjoyed cooking. Recently, after receiving a computer for Christmas, he learned to surf the web and kept in touch with his friends through the computer.
He is survived by three sons, Keith W. Bauer and Randy S. Bauer, both of Harrington, and Samuel B. Bauer of Andrewsville; three daughters, Sandra L. Bauer of Lincoln, Kathy M. Willey of Milton and Jacqueline L. Kessler of Andrewsville; a sister, Margaret Horst of Reading, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.
Arrangements by Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.

Eugena E. Franklin,
beloved mother
Eugena E. Franklin, of Wilmington, passed away on June 17, 2006 at home.
Eugena, better known as Jean or Dolly by her friends, was employed by 7-Eleven convenience stores in Clay-mont from 1986 to 2000. Her greatest accomplishment in life was being a homemaker and a wonderful mother to her 11 children. The greatest passion in her life was her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Franklin and her sons Glenn and Albert Franklin.
She is survived by her four daughters, Elaine Beideman of Lewes, Paula Armstrong of Townsend, Tina Wright of Lewes, and Lisa Franklin of Lewes; five sons: Dennis Franklin of St. Petersburg, Fla., Benjamin Franklin of New Castle, Willard Franklin of Rehoboth Beach, Phillip Franklin of Wilmington and Barry Franklin of New Castle; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; her sister, Pearl Case Brown of Port Jervis, N.Y.; her twin brother, Eugene “Sonny” Eagen of Newburgh, N.Y.; as well as 16 nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 24, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow the service with a private burial.
Contributions are requested to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.

Ed Dean,
school principal
Ed Dean, 53, of Crisfield, Md., passed away suddenly at his vacation home in North Carolina on Friday, June 16, 2006. Adoring husband of 12 years to Deborah and devoted father to Jud, he will be greatly missed.
Born in Newark, N.Y., Ed was the only child of Bob Dean and Anna Priebe Dean. A lifelong teacher and educator, one of his proudest memories was a missionary trip to Haiti when he was just 16 years of age.
After graduating from Ithaca College in 1975, he began his teaching career at Sussex Central Middle School in Delaware.
He mentored his students in the classroom and on the field, coaching Little League, softball, basketball and wrestling. He left the classrooms behind to become an administrator, most recently as principal of Princess Anne Elementary School in Princess Anne, Md.
A lifelong beach lover, Ed spent 20 years guarding the beaches of Rehoboth and Bethany in Delaware. Lifeguards on those beaches today follow the model he set in place as captain from 1982 until 1991.
He never really left those days behind, maintaining watch over friends and family on any beach they visited. In his memory, his friends and family have established a college scholarship fund to assist a deserving lifeguard from the Bethany Beach Patrol with college expenses.
Ed is survived by his wife, Deborah Dean; his son, Jud Dean and Melissa Wooters; his daughter, Megan Dean; his parents, Bob and Ann Dean; his aunts and uncles, Charles and Miriam Priebe, Paul and Dorothy Priebe, Richard Priebe and Helen Linstrom; his cousins, Stephanie Jensen and Lois and Brandy Jones; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jerry and Barbara Brown; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Cindy and Wyn Hiles, John and Kathy Hornby, and Charles and Katherine Goff; his nieces and nephews, Lee, Andrew, Trevor, Jenna, Ashley and Laurel; family pets, Auggie, Tiger Ann, and Obie; and many cherished friends.
A casual celebration of his life swill be at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield where friends may call two hours prior to the service.
Father Mike Lokey will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the Ed Dean Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 561, Georgetown, DE 19947.

06/16/06

Paul R. Prato,
retired pressman
Paul R. Prato, 74, of Millsboro, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at home.
He was the son of the late Raphael G. and Louise Riemann Prato.
Paul was a graduate of Manhattan School of Printing in New York City. He was an Army veteran.
He had been a member of the New York Typographical Union #6 and Atlantic City Type Union #377. He retired from the Press of Atlantic City in 1993.
He had been a member of Hook & Ladder Co. 1, Congress, N.Y., and Centerton Fire Company in Pittsgrove Township, N.J., a member of the American Legion Post 95 Bridgeton, N.J., and Post 28 of Oak Orchard/Riverdale.
He was also a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Bridgeton N.J. He enjoyed collecting toy fire engines.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Ellen D. Prato; four children, Raymond, Paul, Linda, and Luann; two stepchildren, Ed and Ellen; and several grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday, June 19, at 1 p.m., at the Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro, where military honors will be rendered with Pastor Douglas Albert officiating.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice Southern Division 600 DuPont Hwy. Georgetown, De. 19947

Gene W. Fitzgerald,
Milford businessman
Gene Wayne Fitzgerald, 62, of Milford, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Christiana Hosptial, Newark.
Mr. Fitzgerald was born in Milford, the son of the late John Townsend and Lillie Gertrude Spicer Fitzgerald. Gene was an established Milford businessperson from 1974 until present. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Ann Wiley Fitzgerald in 1996.
He is survived by his partner Jeanie Fitzgerald, of Milford; a son Christopher Fitzgerald, also of Milford; a daughter Erin Bryant, and a grandson Jacob Bryant, both of Lincoln; two brothers, Jack Fitzgerald and his wife Karen, and Alvin Fitzgerald and his wife Mary Ann; one sister Barbara Hammond, all of Lincoln; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford. Entombment will be in Milford Community Cemetery, Route 113, Milford.

Ralph Sullivan Jr.,
former first mate
Ralph Patrick “Bunky” Sullivan Jr., 45, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, after a long heart illness.
He was born December 29, 1960. in Georgetown. Mr. Sullivan was a graduate of Woodbridge High School. He was an avid NASCAR fan especially of Dale Earnhart. His love of fishing brought him to Key West, Fla. where he worked for Eddie Agin and Andy Fortin for 15 years as first mate on the O.M.B. sport fishing boat.
Mr. Sullivan was predeceased by his father Ralph Patrick Sullivan Sr. and his brother Donald K. Sullivan.
He is survived by his mother Charlotte Virginia Sullivan and his stepfather Jack Sullivan of Georgetown; five brothers, Shawn L. Sullivan of Georgetown, John H. Sullivan Jr. of South Bowers, David Scott Sullivan of Salisbury, Md., Shawn P. Sullivan of Dover, and Bryan Sullivan of Hyattsville, Md.; one sister, Lisa Reed of Milton; two nephews, Ian Sullivan of Georgetown and Dylan Reed of Georgetown; three nieces, Kaitlin Sullivan, Stephanie Lynch and husband Buddy of Georgetown and Michelle Sullivan of Dover; two additional nephews; and his maternal grandmother, Ruth James of Georgetown.
Funeral services will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, 307 Laws Street, Georgetown, Friday, June 16, at 4 p.m., where friends may call one hour prior to services. The Rev. Dr. Paul E. Isaacs will be officiating. Interment will be private.
There will be a reception at Asbury Community Hall following the funeral.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wilmington Trust Co., Georgetown, DE l9947 to cover funeral expenses.

Naomi M. Stoddart,
retired Cape employee
Naomi M. McCafferty Stoddart, 83, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Stoddart was born in Lock Haven, PA, daughter of the late Charles and Maude Johnson McCafferty. She had formerly been employed by Cape Henlopen School District as a cafeteria aide.
Mrs. Stoddart is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. Stoddart and wife Karen of Lincoln, with whom she resided; a sister Barbara Confer of Beech Creek, Pa.; a grandson William Stoddart, and three step-grandchildren: Trey, Morgan and Adam Webster. She was pre-deceased by her husband, William Albert Stoddart Jr. in 1975.      
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Rehoboth Beach Fire Department, Ladies Auxiliary, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Muriel Inez Crawford
publisher emeritus
Muriel Inez Crawford, 92, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at her South Rehoboth Beach home, surrounded by her loving circle of friends.
Born April 21, 1914, in Washington, D.C., Crawford served as an executive secretary at the Washington law firm of Covington and Burling, followed by a position as executive secretary to the president of the Southern Railroad, now Amtrak.
Crawford, along with her partner of 57 years, Anyda Marchant, who pre-deceased Crawford this past January, began coming to Rehoboth Beach on weekends in the early 1960s. They first owned a weekend home in Rehoboth and then, upon retirement in 1972, moved to a downtown beach home. The house became the site of legendary Saturday evening salons, where cocktails, conversation and an amazingly diverse crowd would gather – neighbors, clergy, writers, musicians – young and old, gay and straight filled the large front porch. In the winter, the cocktails and conversation would relocate to the couple’s home in Pompano Beach, Fla.
In 1972, the couple founded Naiad Press, an independent feminist publishing house, and then founded A&M Books of Rehoboth Beach in 1995. At the time of her death, Crawford was publisher emeritus with A&M Books.
Crawford is survived by a niece and nephew and a family of dear friends.
There will be a memorial service Saturday, July 1, at 11 a.m., at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Olive Avenue, in Rehoboth Beach, followed by a private internment.
Donations may be made in Muriel’s name to All Saints Church, CAMP Rehoboth or the charity of choice.

James F. Donithan,
public works director
James F. Donithan, 73, died Monday, June 12, 2006, at his home in Wilmington.
Born in Boothwyn, Pa., he lived in Wilmington for one year. He was an assistant director of public works for Marple Township for 20 years. He was also a Korean War veteran of the US Air Force.
Mr. Donithan formerly lived in Milmont Park, Pa. and Egg Harbor, N.J. He was a former member of the Pennsylvania Marine Police for eight years, and a Pennsylvania Fish Commission Water patrolman. He was also a member of the Delaware River Power Squadron.
Mr. Donithan was the son of the late James P. and Ethel Mae Jones Donithan.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Turney Donithan; two sons, James H. Donithan, of Elsmere, and Stephen Donithan, of Boothwyn; two daughters, Cindy Carter, of Milton, and Sherri Moore, of Wilmington; a sister, Lillie Forwood, of Glen Mills, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
Services were held at James M. Brower Funeral Home, Wallingford, Pa.
Contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, 261 Chapman Rd., Ste.100, Newark, DE 19702,

William J. Wolford Sr.,
self-employed painter
William Joseph Wolford Sr., 61, of Lewes, died Monday, June 12, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Wolford was the son of the late Lloyd and E. Margaret Halfpenny Wolford. Mr. Wolford was a self-employed painter working under the name of “Wild Bill Cody”. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, David Wolford in 1992, and a granddaughter Chelsea J. Wolford in 1996.
He is survived by two sons William J. Wolford Jr. of Lincoln and Terry Wolford, of Bloomsburg, Pa.; his fiancee’ Patricia Long, of Angola Beach; a sister and brother-in-law Kay and Frank Grindstaff, of Mifflinville, Pa.; two brothers and sisters-in-law Lloyd and Bonnie Wolford, of Berwick, Pa. and Ed and Betty Wolford, of Shickshinny, Pa. and one granddaugther Alyssa M. Wolford, of Lincoln.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangments by Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford.

Laila Alana Carrero,
Millsboro infant
Laila Alana Carrero of Millsboro died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia. She was 7 weeks old.
Laila was born April 19, 2006. She was here for such a short time, but filled her family’s hearts with love.
She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandfather, Miguel Maldonado; and her maternal great-grandparents, Janet Baker and Roland and Tavola Taylor.
She is survived by her parents, Norberto Carrero Jr. and Stacey Baker; her parental grandparents, Norberto Sr. and Gloria Carrero of Bronx, N.Y.; her maternal grandmother and stepgrandfather, Lesa Harris and Rodney Handy; her great-grandparents, Angel and Maria Carrero and Dolores Maldonado and Bill Baker; an aunt, Gloribeth Carrero; a great-aunt, Judy Wharton; three uncles, Jeremy Baker, Frank Harris Jr., and Bradley Harris; and many special relatives and friends from New York and Delaware.
Graveside services were held in Dagsboro Redmen’s Cemetery.

Elizabeth C. Ewer,
head nurse, instructor
Elizabeth Charlene Ewer, 74, passed away Friday, June 9, 2006 at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Ewer was born in Georgetown to the late Thomas Henry and Edith May (Affeld) Willey.
Mrs. Ewer was a l949 graduate of Georgetown High School. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a nursing degree, earned a B.S.N. from the University of Delaware in l975 and an M.S.N. in l984.
She worked at Milford Hospital as a third floor head nurse and was an instructor at Delaware Technical & Community College in 1975 before retiring in July, l997.
She worked part-time for BayHealth’s Employee Occupational Health in Milford until April, 2006.
A comment from one of the supervisor’s at the hospital where she worked: “Mrs. Ewer was very good with new graduates and, when possible, the hospital assigned her to work with them. She was very motivated and did without vacation for approximately four years while going to school and working months without a day off.
Her interest in teaching was the motivating factor toward getting her degree.”
She is survived by her two sons, Dean Thomas Ewer of Bealeton, Va. and Edward Everett Ewer Jr. of Fairport, N.Y.; and two grandchildren, Kristen Kelley Ewer and Bryan Douglas Ewer.
Services were held at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Georgetown, with burial in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions are suggested to a charity of choice.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Dodd-Carey Chapel, Bridgeville, DE.

Alton E. Spicer,
retired meat cutter
Alton E. Spicer, 73, of Princess Anne, Md., Md., died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at the home of his son, Greg.
Mr. Spicer was born June 5, 1933, in Georgetown, the son of the late John and Mary Ida Tracy Spicer.
He was a meat cutter with Acme Markets and Meatland for many years; he retired from Meatland in 2000.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War era.
He is survived by two sons, Greg A. Spicer and his wife Wendy of Georgetown and Johnny Wade Spicer and his wife Beth of Elizabeth City, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Susan Ward of Princess Anne, Md.; a brother, Richard Spicer of Florida; three sisters, Ann Hudson of Millsboro, Helen Mumford of Dover and Pat Gordon of Georgetown; and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon, Friday, June 16, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Street, Millsboro, where friends may call at 11 a.m., in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

David B. Nickle,
electrician
David B. Nickle, 48, of Millsboro, died suddenly at home Monday, June 12, 2006.
David was born Feb. 12, 1958, in Cecil County, Md. He was predeceased by his mother, Betty Pickell Nickle; a brother, Paul A. Nickle; and a sister, Lynn Nickle Hurst Taylor.
He is survived by his loving wife of eight years, Dana Stewart Nickle; a son, Nicholas Collins, who is serving in the U.S. Army in Germany, and his wife, Nicole; a daughter, Morgan Collins of Newark; his father and loving stepmother, C. Paul and Alta Nickle of Secretary, Md.; two brothers, Roger Nickle and his wife Lee, of Middletown, and Mark Nickle and his wife, Desire, of Landenberg, Pa.; and a sister, Suzanne Moore of Milford.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 17, at Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road. Burial will be private.

Russell C. Kennedy III
memorial service set
There will be a memorial service for Russell C. Kennedy III Monday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on Cedar Neck Road in Ocean View.
Contact Leslie Ash at 302-228-9956 with any questions.

06/13/06

Stanley J. Johnson Sr.,
charter boat captain
Captain Stanley J. Johnson Sr. passed away Friday, June 9, 2006, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
He was born in Rochester, N.Y., moved with his family to Chester, Pa., in 1922 and settled in Lewes in 1946.
He served in the South Pacific during World War II from 1943-1946 as captain of an Army trawler gathering intelligence and fish for the troops in the northern Solomons, around New Guinea and Guadalcanal. Stan became a licensed charter boat captain in 1934, operating his own boat out of the Angler’s in Lewes since 1946 and he operated the Dreamboat from 1950 to the mid 1990s.
He also was a charter member and helped build American Legion Post 17 in Lewes.
He is predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Laura Johnson, who were born in Lithuania; his wife, Margaret R. Johnson who died in 2003; and his grandfather, who was a Swedish sailboat captain who helped build Queen Anne’s Pier in Lewes in 1878.
He is survived by his son, Stanley J. Johnson Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, and three stepsons; James, William and Leo Kuneman.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 16, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends my call after 9 a.m. Interment will be private.

Robert A. Thompson,
retired engineer
Robert A Thompson, 84, of Lewes, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2006. He died peacefully in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jim Travis.
Robert was reunited with his beloved wife Marietta who preceded him in death 20 years ago. Robert was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. Although he didn’t talk much about the war, he was considered a hero. His battalion was the first to storm the beach at Normandy. After four years of service in the Navy, he then earned a degree in tool and die engineering. He retired from Dresser Wayne Industries in November 1979. Robert was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Lewes, and had served as a volunteer for Hospice.
Until his health wouldn’t permit, he met weekly with his friends at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center in Rehoboth Beach to pursue his favorite hobby of carving.
Robert is survived by three children, Dale Thompson and his wife Candy; Daphne Baca and her husband Paul, and Deborah Travis and her husband Jim. Also surviving are his grandchildren Tonya Braun and husband Christopher, Heather Thompson, Benjamin Holston, Matthew Holston and his wife Jay, Jim Travis and his wife Sheri, Sean Travis and his wife Lillian, & Justin and Chad Travis. He also had three great-grandchildren: Timothy and Nathan Braun and Thomas Hayden Travis. He also had many dear friends and one very special friend, Shirley Hennessy.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 15, at noon at the First Baptist Church, Kings Highway, Lewes, with Pastor David Munro officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service from 11 a.m. Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday June 19, at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colo.

Maj. James W. Hajek,
soldier, athlete
Maj. James Walter Hajek, Sr. Ret., 87, of Milton died Saturday June 10, 2006.
He was the former spouse of Audrey Hajek of Holbrook, NY. He was born Feb. 27, 1919, in Rego Park, N.Y., the son of the late James and late Rosie Hajek.
He enjoyed collecting stamps with the Sussex County Stamp Club, windsurfing, and was a member of the Polar Bear Club, He loved the beach and ran a 5K race in his 80s. He was a major in the U.S. Army before retiring and then served the federal government as a civilian. While in the military he was an infantry unit tank commander, He served in World War II European Theater, Northern France, The Rhineland, Central Europe, African Mid-Eastern Theater, and Asiatic Pacific Theater. He received the Bronze Star, American Defense Medal and Purple Heart. He also served in Vietnam.
Surviving in addition to his former wife are sons and daughters-in-law Paul and Lee Hajek of Woodbine, N.J., and James Jr. and Linda Hajek of Eldersburg, N.Y.; a daughter and son-in-law Catherine and Jim Thomas of Columbia, Md. He is also survived by five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Funeral services are set Thursday, June 15, at 8 p.m., at Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 W. Old Liberty Rd. Winfield, Md. with the Pastor Dr. Ann Boyd of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery Friday, Aug. 4. For those attending please be at the cemetery administration office no later than 12:30 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, June 15, 2-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, Donor Service, PO Box 630577 Baltimore, MD 21263-0577.

Katherine R. Still,
owned doll business
Katherine R. “Kitty” Still, 86, of Smyrna died Monday, June 5, 2006, in her home.
Mrs. Still was born Oct. 10, 1919, in Clayton, daughter of the late Medford and Ella (Thomas) Davis. She worked as a waitress for several years and later opened a doll-making business in her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Joseph Still II, in 1999; and a son, Harry Joseph Still III.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ronal M. and Linda Still of Smyrna; a daughter, Betty Jane Schools of Smyrna; two brothers, Medford Davis Jr. of Lewes and Irving Davis of Clayton; a sister, Serena Maloney of Clayton; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held in the Faries Funeral Chapel, Smyrna, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.

Doris Agnes Campbell,
KSI employee
Doris Agnes Campbell of Smyrna, 57, formerly of Milford, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Ms. Campbell was born Jan. 6, 1949, daughter of the late John Griffin and Naomi Campbell.
She was unable to attend traditional school, but was home schooled by the late Mrs. Woodson. She later attended Easter Seals of Georgetown.
One of her life’s desires was realized when she obtained employment at Kent-Sussex Industries in Milford. She could be found lounging on the front porch of the “homestead,” sipping on Pepsi or cracking her gum and waving to those who passed by. She was fond of warning folks to “watch your mouth and save your teeth,” meaning that you just might be talking too much.
Ms. Campbell was a member of Mt. Sinai Holy Tabernacle of Milford. Most recently, she attended Capitol Baptist.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Gail Russ and Gaye Russ.
She is survived by three brothers and a sister-in-law, Charles Russ of Fayetteville, N.C., Sylvester and Linda Campbell of Lewes and Mark Russ of Wilmington; 11 sisters and four brothers-in-law, Judy and Glenn Dromgoole of Garland, Texas, Diane and Pastor Wendell Thompson of Willingboro, N.J., Joelina Campbell and Jackqueline Russ, both of Dover, Matrethia “Retie” Campbell and Denice Russ, all of Milford, Lorraine Russ of Philadelphia, Pa., Bernice Smith of Raeford, N.C., Carla Griffin of Houston and Alfredia and David Durant of Frederica; and her faithful caregivers, Valerie Russ and Richard Butcher, both of Smyrna; two aunts, Margaret Evans of Smyrna and Nila Griffin of Milford; a great-aunt, Ordessa Warren of Dover; an uncle, Fred Short of Selbyville; three special friends, Aubrey and Pam Cordrey and Denise Royce; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were held in the Mt. Sinai Holy Tabernacle Church, Milford, with burial in Williamsville Cemetery.

Catherine E. Crompton.
St. Georges homemaker
Catherine E. Crompton, of St. Georges, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital Thursday, June 8, 2006.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts. Mrs. Crompton was born in St. Georges, the daughter of the late Mary and Henry Evans. She graduated from Delaware City High School and Empire Cosmetology School. She is loved and remembered for her creative talent and kindness expressed to everyone in her life.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, James R. Crompton; three daughters, Mary Crompton of St. Georges, Cindy Crompton Barone and her husband, Michael, of Bear, and Jessica Lord and her husband, Ricky, of Lewes; three grandchildren, Cassie, Joshua and Mikala; and her sisters, Florence Wheatley of Bear and Elsie Lowell of Dallas, Texas.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown, with interment to follow in St. Georges Cemetery.
The family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801. Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home.

C. Allen Graham,
retired from Brandywine
C. Allen Graham, 69, of Lewes, passed on peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2006, at his residence in Lewes.
Allen was born on Feb. 27, 1937 and was raised on the Eugene duPont Dogwood Estate in Greenville. He graduated from Alexis I. DuPont High School in Wilmington in 1954. He worked on the Dogwood Estate for a few years, and then worked at Jansen’s Market in Greenville. He then went to work at the Brandywine River Museum where he worked for 25 years. Allen moved to Rehoboth Beach and formed his own business, Seagull Services. He made many friends while in business and kept in touch with some of them through the years.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed rooting on his favorite driver Jeff Gordon. He also enjoyed going to the Delmar dirt track on Saturday evenings, especially to watch the Pettyjohns race. Allen lived in Lewes with his partner of 10 years, Glenna Hahn. With his expertise in landscaping he made their property a showplace that he was extremely proud of.
Allen is survived by two sisters, Marge Lake and husband Fred, and Cathy Jester; a brother, Sam Graham and his wife Patty; nieces Barbara, Debbie, Karen, Cindy and Sandy; nephews Stephen and Doug; and Glenna’s two daughters, Jennifer and Holly. He is also survived by his close friends Harvey Braedner, Andy Roth, Joe Holsey and Joe Taggart.
Services will be private. Donations may be sent to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Jay Stevenson,
retired foreman
Jay Stevenson, 67, of Dagsboro, died Saturday, June 10, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Stevenson worked for Delmarva Power, Indian River Plant in Dagsboro for 34 years, beginning as a lineman and retiring in 1995 as the maintenance foreman. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the submarine U.S.S. Thornback.
He was born in New York City Dec. 9, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles T. and Marie Neville Stevenson.
He was a member of the Country Chapel near Millsboro and a member of Doric Lodge A.F.&A.M. 30 in Millville, the National Street Road Association, the Bay Shore Hot Rod Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He and his wife touched the lives of many children, serving as foster parents for the past 15 years.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah Lockwood Stevenson; three children, Jay Stevenson and his wife Kristi of Ingleside, Texas, Kimberly Adams and her husband Troy of Washington, D.C. and Eric F. Stevenson of Dagsboro; one stepbrother, Samuel Warrington of Georgetown; and three grandchildren, Jay Cody Stevenson, Neesa Aubree Stevenson and Maximus Dale Adams,. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at the Grace U.M. Church, Church and Morris streets, Millsboro., Friends may call at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, where there will be a Masonic service at 8 p.m. Donna Rayne and Philip Daisey will officiate. Contributions are suggested to Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 27106, Attn. Gloria Gunn, New York NY 10087.