09/29/06
James M. ‘Jess’ Willard,
Dewey home owner
James M. “Jess” Willard, 72, loving husband and father, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., due to complications following pancreatic cancer surgery.
He was the husband of Midge Willard, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.
Born May 9, 1934 in Mansfield, Oh., he was the son of the late James A. and Harriett Hale Willard.
Jess graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from the Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, Oh. and went to work for the DuPont Company in 1956. In 1968 he moved to Wilmington, and worked at DuPont’s Experimental Station and Chestnut Run.
In 1983, Jess and his family moved to Kennett Square, Pa. and owned a second home in Dewey Beach, where they have spent the summer for many years. In 2002, they moved to Siesta Key, Fla., which is their current residence. Jess remained actively involved in each community.
Jess had many wonderful friends whom he cherished. He was also an avid golfer, loved traveling with his family, being at the beach, and caring for the many animals that wandered in and out of his home over the years.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by five loving children, Jean Ann W. Guliano of East Greenwich, R.I.; James R. “Jim” Willard of Wilmington; Carl W. Thompson IV and his wife Jennifer Thompson of Madison, Conn.; Kristin K. Jankowski, VMD and her husband Art Jankowski, VMD of Newark; and Rick Willard of Siesta Key; and by seven grandchildren, Neil A. Guliano, Jack R. Thompson, James W. Guliano, Eric A. Jankowski, Julie K. Thompson, Mark J. Jankowski and Chloe G. Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Rt. 52 in Mendenhall, Pa. Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square.
The family requests donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720 or to The Humane Society of Sarasota, 2331 15th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237.
Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, Pa.
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Mildred B. Holloman,
Belltown native
Mildred B. “Millie D” Holloman, 102, of Belltown died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, surrounded by her family in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Charles Bowden, Dover.
Mrs. Holloman was born Sept. 1, 1904, in Belltown, daughter of the late Thomas and Lydia Ward.
She worked as a babysitter, cook, housemaid, caterer and laundress for many years.
Mrs. Holloman enjoyed singing, cooking, shopping, traveling, dressing sharp and spending quality time with her children.
Her home was always open to friends and they could look forward to a good meal and a good time.
Mrs. Holloman was an active member of John Wesley Church, Belltown. She was known as the mother of the church because she was the oldest member. Her greatest joy was serving her church in any capacity, including doing fundraisers, singing in two choirs, attending Bible study, serving as a member of the women’s society and the usher board, and going to choir joy nights and church camps.
She attended Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Dover, after moving in with her daughter, and acquired many friends and extended family.
Mrs. Holloman was loved by many people.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Holloman Sr.; two sons, William Holloman Jr. and Robert Holloman; a grandson, Charles Bowden Jr.; her companion, Caleb Paynter; three sisters; nine brothers; and several nieces and nephews, including most recently Linford Ward, Delores Johnson and Edna Brittingham.
She is survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Mary H. and Charles C. Bowden Sr. of Dover; a son and his companion, Parcell E. Holloman and Ernestine Brittingham of Woodside; eight grandsons, Dr. Reginald Bowden, and his wife, Dr. Nicole Bowden, of Apopka, Fla., Michael Bowden of Dover, Robert Polk of Wilmington, Parcell Ciriwithian of Augusta, Ga., Tommy Hughes, Billy “BJ” Holloman and Dwayne “DJ” Holloman, all of Lewes and Lance Holloman of Newport News, Va.; three granddaughters, Marcell “Poochie” Jefferson of Milton and Sharon Farlow and Monique “Nicci” Milbourne, both of Dover; three great-granddaughters, Eisha Holloman of Milton, Teayra Bowden of Wilmington and Maaliyah Bowden of Apopka; an adopted great-grandson, Jamal Williams of Wilmington; four adopted daughters, Retha W. Organ, Mary W. Hutchins and Sandra Steele, all of Dover and Brenda Milbourne of Rehoboth Beach; an adopted granddaughter, Nicole Wideman of Wilmington; two adopted sons, Herman Paynter of Lewes and Elder Michael Williams of Dover; a niece, the Rev. Grace W. Boyer of Wilmington; three nephews, Rudolf Ward and Edward F. Salters, both of Wilmington and Robert Miller and his wife, Kuline, of Lewes; and a host of special neighbors, very close cousins and numerous friends.
Memorial services will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, in Calvary Baptist Church, Queen Street, Dover.
Services will be noon, Saturday, Sept. 30, in John Wesley Church, Belltown, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Pastor Thomas Johnson will officiate.
Burial will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Harbeson.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice Compassionate Care, 5601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Lewes.
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Clarence Demby,
Cape district retiree
Clarence Demby, 57, of Lewes died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Demby was born Aug. 25, 1949, in Easton, Md., son of the late John and Rosie Demby.
He grew up in Dover and attended Dover High School.
Mr. Demby was inducted into the U.S. Army on Oct. 2, 1969, and served with the 315th Supply and Service Co. He also served as a member of the Delaware Army Reserve, retiring in 1993.
He was employed with the Cape Henlopen School District for 23 years before retiring in 1995. He was also employed by Superfresh in Rehoboth Beach at the time of his death.
Mr. Demby had a great love and devotion for his family.
He is survived by his wife whom he married June 23, 1973, Teresa B. Morris Demby; a sister, Helen Loper of Felton; a brother, Lewis Demby; three-sisters-in-law and their husbands, Jacalyn and Anthony Streett of Lewes, Lorna Harmon of Lewes and the Rev. Annie and James Custis; three brothers-in-law and their wives, Dr. Marvin and MaryAnn Morris of Millsboro, Lloyd and Laura Morris and, Keith Morris, all of Lewes; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Services were held in Harmony Methodist Church, Millsboro. Burial was in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.
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Don Wayne Johnson,
Chestertown native
Don Wayne Johnson, 56, of Milton, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2006, at home.
Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 8, 1949, the son of George H. Johnson of Chestertown, Md. and the late Thelma “Sugar” Johnson.
He was raised in Chestertown and was a 1967 graduate of Chestertown High School. He moved to Washington, D.C. and attended the University of Maryland and George Washington University, where he studied business and agriculture. While living there he worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and John Mandis Restaurant. He moved to Delaware/Pennsylvania working as a manager for Draper/King Cole, Hanover Foods and Island Farms before retiring.
Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Mary Blyman Johnson.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather P. Johnson of Annapolis, Md.; four stepbrothers, James, William, Mark and David Blyman, all of Worton, Md.; and a stepsister, Sheila Dlugoborski of Lynch, Md. He was previously married to Nancy Rose, formerly of Chestertown.
A memorial service was held in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, with burial in Cambridge, Md.
Memorials may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 25, New Castle DE 19720 or to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Clark E. Jacobs,
Post 28 member
Clark E. Jacobs, 67, of Long Neck and formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Jacobs and graduated from Media High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Defensive Atomic Security Agency School and graduated from the South Eastern Signal Corps School.
He was an active member of American Legion Post 28, Oak Orchard/Riverdale. His special interests and hobbies included military and war history, car restorations, model boats and car racing. He was a dedicated Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State football fan. A loving husband and father, Clark especially enjoyed spending time with his four precious grandchildren, James, Morgan, Reagan and Mason.
He was predeceased by his two sisters, Gladys Smith and brother-in-law, Edwin G. Smith, and Virginia Biddle and brother-in-law, Joseph Biddle.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Judy; two daughters, Tracey Inglee of Mount Bethel, Pal. and Carrie Norona and her husband Eric of North East, Md.; his grandchildren; and three nephews.
A graveside service was held at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Rd., Millsboro DE 19966. Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services.
09/26/06
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Mary Elizabeth Bush,
Sussex homemaker
Mary Elizabeth Jerman Bush, 82, of Lewes, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Bush was born in Milton, March 16, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Elva Jerman and Matilda MegeeJerman.
She was a homemaker. In her younger years enjoyed singing and dancing.
Mrs. Bush is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leroy O. Bush; three daughters, Mary Megee of Kentucky; Shirley Bradley of Miltonand Peggy Carmine of Lewes; two sons, Chester Bush of Angola, and Jeff Bush of Lewes; two sisters, Clara Scarborough of Milford, and Elsie Bounds of California; two brothers, Raymond Jarman of California and Thomas Jerman of Dagsboro; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa Bush; and a son, Raymond Bush.
Funeral services will be held Saturday Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, with Pastor Randy Booth officiating.
A viewing will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at Henlopen Memorial Park, Highway One, Milton.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 or Special Olympics, 2728 Lake Worth Road, Palm Beach, FL 33460.
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William J. Link,
retired machinist
William J. Link, 89. died at his home in Lewes, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006.
Mr. Link was born in Philadelphia, Pa., only child of William Everett Link formerly of Washington, D.C., and Mary Margaret Mae Luttrell Link Bateman, formerly of Ireland and Philadelphia. He was beloved by grandparents Ellen M. and James Shields of Philadelphia and stepfather David Bateman of Cape May, N.J.
He was a member of St. Agnes Parish in Philadelphia, where he was baptized and completed elementary school. He graduated from Shaw Junior High School and West Philadelphia High School. He was previously employed at General Electric as a machinist.
During the World War II, he was accepted into the submarine service, but the war effort required him to continue building submarines at Cramp’s Ship Yard including the Escolar. He also worked at Brills and Budd Corporation, and was employed by Atlantic Refining (ARCO) for 33 years before retiring to Bechtelsville, PA in July 1981 and to Lewes in 1988.
He had a great love of all animals, especially dogs, horses and birds. He raised parakeets for many years. He was a humanitarian and good Samaritan to his many friends and neighbors. He was active in Cub Scouts and CYO football at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish and the Boy Scouts in Philadelphia. He participated in Archbishop Prendergast High School Variety Show fundraisers. He was also a member of Annunciation B.V.M. Parish in Havertown, Pa., and Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bally, Pa., as well as a member of the choir. At the time of his death, he was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church in Lewes. He participated in the Meals-On-Wheels Program, Lewes.
In addition to his parents, and wife, Anna, who died July 14, 2006, he was preceded in death by three children, Baby Joseph Link, Baby David Link and Brian Patrick Link.
He is survived by 11 children, William Link, Philadelphia; Patricia Canby, Lewes; Dennis Link, Lansdale, Pa.; Judith Salvatore, Milton; Joseph J. Link, Townbank, N.J.; Gerard Link, Lititz, Pa.; Maryellen Fullmer, Lewes, DE; Loretta Link Esterly, Boyertown, PA & Lewes, DE; Raymond J. Link, Middletown; Veronica Link, Milton; and Felicia Cannon, Milton; 26 grandchildren, Christopher Link, Dennis Link Jr., Maureen Gray, Erik and Gina Link; Alicia and Laurea Salvatore; Emily, Patrick and Brian Link; Sean, Megan and Christopher Fullmer; Hannah Link-Fitzgerald, Liam and Seth Esterly; Kyle, David, Ethan, Evan and Alyssa Link; Ryan, Kellen, Tara, Erin and Justin Cannon; and six great-grandchildren: Jessica and Christine Link; Meredith, Andrew, Annemarie and Aidan Gray.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, Thursday, Sept. 28, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Lewes, where viewing begins at 10 a.m. Burial will be 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery, 1600 Sproul Road, Springfield, Pa.
Contributions in his name may be made to “Priests for Life,” PO Box, 14172 Staten Island, NY, 10314.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes, Lewes.
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Elizabeth M. Valentine,
formerly of Rehoboth
Elizabeth Maury Valentine, 56, formerly of Richmond, Va. and Rehoboth Beach, died unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006 at her home in Live Oak, Fla.
She was the daughter of the late Granville Gray Valentine Jr. and Elizabeth Maury Valentine.
She is survived by her mother, Frances B. Valentine; brothers, Granville G. Valentine III and Thomas B. Valentine; a sister, Frances Valentine Massey; and eight nieces and nephews, all of Richmond. Betsy had a lifelong love of horses and was an avid rider.
Her offbeat sense of humor, wit and creativity will be missed by all.
Burial will be private. Contributions are suggested to a favorite charity or to the U.S. Equine Rescue League, P.O. Box 914, Culpeper, Va. 22701.
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Carl E. Jacobs,
American Legion member
Carl E. Jacobs, 67, of Long Neck and formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Jacobs and graduated from Media High School in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the Defensive Atomic Security Agency School and graduated from the South Eastern Signal Corps School.
He was an active member of American Legion Post 28, Oak Orchard/Riverdale. His special interests and hobbies included military and war history, car restorations, model boats and car racing. He was a dedicated Philadelphia Eagles and Penn State football fan. A loving husband and father, Clark especially enjoyed spending time with his four precious grandchildren, James, Morgan, Reagan and Mason.
He was predeceased by his two sisters, Gladys Smith and brother-in-law, Edwin G. Smith, and Virginia Biddle and brother-in-law, Joseph Biddle.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Judy; two daughters, Tracey Inglee of Mount Bethel, Pal. and Carrie Norona and her husband Eric of North East, Md.; his grandchildren; and three nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 28, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Rd., Millsboro DE 19966. Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services.
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Elizabeth A. Hopkins
retired from Campbell Soup
Elizabeth A. Hopkins, 74, of Millsboro, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at home.
Elizabeth retired from Campbell Soup. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of the Jehovahs Witness Church in Dagsboro. She enjoyed cooking, flowers, shopping, and traveling. She was a loving mother, grandmother sister and friend. She was one of Gods gifts to this world.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Wesley and Margaret Dennis Johnson; her husband, Alton Hopkins, who died in 1996; and her son, Eltan Dennis.
She is survived by her children, Sam Dennis and his wife, Carol of Millsboro, Kevin Dennis and his wife Alvanna of Millsboro, Deborah Cottman and her husband, Clifford of Suitland, Md., Casandra Dixon of Philadelphia, Pa., Michael Dennis and his wife, Alice of Salisbury, Md., Teresa Hopkins of Millsboro, Dana Hopkins and his wife Nina of Meadville, Pa. and Tony Hopkins of Millsboro; her brothers and sisters, Dawson Johnson, Wesley Johnson, Freddie Johnson, all of Philadelphia, Pa., Howard Dennis of Selbyville, Robert Johnson of Bishopville, Md., Alvaida Dennis, Lola Dennis, Esther Hunt, Catricia Johnson, and Stephanie Johnson, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; 51 grandchildren, 82 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at Dickerson Chapel AME Church, Millsboro, with burial in Old Field Cemetery, Millsboro.
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Henry Capuozzo,
retired executive
Henry Capuozzo, 82, of Rehoboth Beach, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md.
Mr. Capuozzo was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the youngest and the last of 11 children. He had been employed as a corporate executive at International Insurance Adjustors in New York for many years, before moving to Delaware one year ago.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Capuozzo is survived by his partner, James C. O’Dell of Rehoboth Beach ; a sister-in-law Anne Capuozzo of Garfield, N.J., and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the S.C.A.C., 107A South Street, Lewes, DE 19958.
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Sarah Curry,
Auxiliary member
Sarah (Kilpatrick) Curry, 65, of Rehoboth Beach, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at her residence near Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Curry was born April 18, 1941, in Wilmington. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Curry had been a member of the Brandywine Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary for many years and was an honorary member of both the Claymont and Rehoboth Beach Fire Company Auxiliaries. She was a homemaker and enjoyed making crafts.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, David E. Curry; a daughter, Vicki Lynn Bradley of Rehoboth Beach; a son, David E. Curry Jr. and wife Tracey of Ediestone, Pa.; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Eileen Doyle and husband Ted and Mary Crow and husband Herb, all of Rehoboth Beach; and four grandchildren.
A public visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday Sept. 27, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be private at Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
Memorial contributions are suggested to a Fire Company of choice or the Chester-Crozier Burn Center, 1 Medical Center Boulevard, Upland, PA 19013.
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James Clarence Hilyard Jr.,
plumber, pipefitter
James Clarence Hilyard Jr., 78 of Georgetown, died Thursday September 21, 2006, at the Seaford Center, Seaford.
Mr. Hilyard was a World War II Army veteran and also served as an Allied Guard at the Nuremburg War Crimes Trial. He had been a plumber and pipe fitter, and welder for the Local 690 pipe fighters Union.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Clarence Sr. and Mary Hilyard; a brother, Jack Hilyard; a son, Gerald Hilyard; and his sisters, Veronica, Margarite, Marion and Regina.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Deborah Ryan Hilyard; a son, James C. Hilyard III; and his sisters, Kathryn Bradley of Williamstown, N.J.; Ann Nancy Laird of Drexel Hill, Pa.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the American Stroke Association, Southeastern PA Region, Memorial Processing Center 777 Penn Ct. Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235-5927
Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
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Joseph Wayne Haney Jr.,
handyman
Joseph Wayne Haney Jr., 37, of Ellendale died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in his home.
He was born in Miami, Fla., son of Joseph Wayne and Carol S. (Jerman) Haney.
Mr. Haney was a handyman and worked until he had to retire on disability.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph Wayne and Carol S. (Jerman) Haney of Ellendale; his maternal grandfather, Walter Jerman of Georgetown; three sisters, Sue Ann Hollenbeck of North Carolina, Tina Craft of Lewes and Mary Moore of Florida; four brothers, Herbert McIntire and Tim McIntire, both of Ellendale, Allen McIntire of Seaford and Walter Lee McIntire of Bridgeville; an uncle, Jerry Lee Jerman of Georgetown; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.
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William Hawtoff,
loving husband, father
William Hawtoff, passed away recently.
He was the beloved husband of Carol Hawtof (nee Hankin); loving father of Dr. Jeffrey Elliott Hawtof of Lewes, Daniel Alan Hawtof of Baltimore, Md. and Steven Lawrence Hawtof of Timonium, Md.; loving father-in-law of Dr. Nancy Gideon, Debby Hawtof and Shari Hawtof; devoted brother of Joel Hawtof of Baltimore, Md., Joyce Hawtof of New York and Ivan Hawtof of San Francisco, Calif.; loving brother-in-law of Jennifer Hawtof, Rita Feinberg, Alan Feinberg, Stanley Trivas, and Marlene Trivas; beloved grandfather of Sarah Gabrielle Hawtof and Marissa Faith Hawtof, David Gideon and Abigail Faye Hawtof and Hannah Brooke Hawtof.
Services were held at Sol Levison & Bros. Inc., with interment at Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be directed to Seaside Jewish Community Temple, P.O. Box 1472, Rehoboth, DE 19971.
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Robert E. Moore,
auto mechanic
Robert E. “Bob” Moore, 78, of Bear and formerly of Lewes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday Sept. 19, 2006 with his loving family at his side.
Bob was born in Wilmington, the son of the late Joseph T. and Elsie Moore, lived the majority of his life in Cranston Heights, upon retirement he moved to Lewes for 10 years, and had made Bear his home for the past year with his daughter Nora and her family.
Bob served his country proudly as a member of the US Army during The Korean Conflict. Bob was a talented auto mechanic and transmission specialist, working at various auto dealerships during his working years. Bob was a family man who loved and cared for his family and was especially close to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and their pet dogs Chloe and Chopper. Bob will be sadly missed by his daughters, Nora J. Collins and her husband Frank of Bear and Gwendolyn R. Moore and her fiancée Dean Robertson of Laurel, grandchildren Steven B. Loughren Jr. and his wife Alicia, Frank J. Drejka, Frank M. Collins, Jr. and Dana M. Collins; and great-grandchildren Steven B. Loughren, III and Ashlyn J. Loughren. Bob was preceded in death by his grandson Adam R. Collins in 1997, and his brothers Joseph T. Moore, Jr. and Willard A. Moore.
A Life Celebration was held at Beeson Funeral Home, Newark, with interment in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.
Flowers are welcome or a memorial donation may be made to Delaware Hospice, Inc. 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecofuneralhomes.com.
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Charles Albert Smith,
retired truck driver
Charles Albert “Chuck” Smith, 75, of Crownsville, Md. and Millsboro, passed away Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, after a nine-month battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Smith was born Jan. 21, 1931 in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Charles and Cora Lee Trawick Smith.
He was a truck driver, retiring from Montgomery Ward in 1989. He worked at various trucking companies until finally retiring in 2003 from Storm Water Management.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathleen Alta Raap “Kas” Smith; five children, Thomas Carper “Sonny” of Ft. Myers, Fla., James Franklin “Jimmy” of Mobile, Ala., William Charles “Bill” Smith of Mobile, Ala., Patti Jean Brubaker-Norris of Mobile, Ala. and Alta Marie Smith of Crownsville, Md. and Millsboro; three grandchildren, Destiny Harris of Mobile, Ala., Nicholas Brubaker of Mobile and Minnie Alta Bella Smith of Millsboro; three great-grandchildren, Brandon Harris, Whitney Harris and Bradford Harris, all of Mobile.
A memorial service was held at Conley’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Angola.
Contributions are suggested to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or Conley’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services.
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Elaine R. Holleufer,
artist, gardener
Elaine Rhoades Holleufer, 76, died peacefully at home Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Quakertown, Pa., and resided in Lewes, where she grew up and then retired, after living in Rochester, N.Y., for nearly 20 years.
Elaine faced her passing days with power, energy, and purpose. These attributes were the foundations of her highly inspired, creative, and joyful approach to life. She applied her passion for living along the Delaware shore in all of her creative endeavors, which included painting, gardening, traveling, music, visiting galleries, dining, family gatherings, and especially anything involving the local seafood. As an artist, Elaine viewed the world for its beauty, color, texture, and patterns. She was known among her friends and family for her portraitures and still-life paintings. After attending Lewes High School, she was offered a scholarship to an art school because of her artistic talents. Elaine is predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Donald Martin Holleufer, her parents, Mary and Arthur Rhoades; her brother Arthur Rhoades; and her nephew Donald Larby.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna Harman and her husband Thomas of Rochester, N.Y.; Robin LaMarti and her husband Ronald of Macedon, N.Y.; and Anita Marie Holleufer of Lewes, She is also survived by her brother, Ralph Rhoades and his wife Helma; her brother Charles Merz; and her sister Patricia Larby. She has nine surviving grandchildren; six nieces and five nephews. Elaine will be missed by her sweet kitties Marble and Buttons.
Friends are invited to in celebrate and honor Elaine’s life on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins and Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior to services. The interment will be held for family only.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 26167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
William Lewis Littleton,
retired DelDOT employee
William Lewis Littleton, 62, of Lewes, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at Heartland Hospice House in Wilmington.
Mr. Littleton was born in Lewes, Feb. 20, 1944. He had been employed by the Delaware Department of Transportation in the Traffic Division for more than 18 years, retiring on disability in 2000. Mr. Littleton was an artist who enjoyed oil painting, and he was also a freelance sign maker. He loved to play the guitar and the harmonica, and enjoyed singing. He also enjoyed taking scenic rides. Many years ago he had served with the Merchant Marines.
Mr. Littleton is survived by his beloved daughter, BillieLynn Littleton of Harrington; five sisters, Ann E. Carter and Sylvia Cash, both of Georgetown; Norma L. Lynch of Gumboro; Patricia M. Short and Barbara Yingling, both of Lewes; four brothers, Kenneth Littleton of Georgetown; Darrell Littleton of Milford; Charles Littleton of Harrington; and Robert Hitchens of Virginia; a granddaughter, Laura J. Littleton; a grandson, Michael J. Passwaters; a great-granddaughter, Kaylie Lynn Littleton; a very close neighbor, Julia Morris of Lewes; and a very close friend, Charlie Stuchlick of Georgetown.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Pastor Duane A. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Savannah Road, Lewes. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Delaware Lung Association, 1021 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801. A gathering for family and friends will be held following the interment at the American Legion Post # 17, American Legion Road, Lewes.
Joseph W. Kling Jr.,
retired police officer
Joseph William Kling Jr., 85, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born Oct. 16, 1920 in Stamford, Ct., son of the late Joseph William Kling Sr. and Catherine Victoria Walls Kling.
Mr. Kling was a former police officer in Harrington and Federalsburg, Md. He also drove for Service Trucking in Federalsburg and for King Cole in Milton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II and the Korean War. He was devoted to his family; he was a wonderful and kind man. He was a sports enthusiast, an avid fisherman and hunter. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife of 38 years, Catherine W. Kling; and by his second wife of two years, Maxine Crouch Kling; his brother, Wesley L. Kling; and his sister Carol E. Golden.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years Buena M. Newcomb Kling; three daughters, Sara Ann Hubbard and husband Ralph of Hurlock, Md., Gladys Moran and her husband John of Lincoln, and Barbara “Peaches” McGee and her husband William of Milford; one son, Joseph William Kling III of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, William Barry Hubbard, Samantha Lynn Quailes, Shaun Allen Moran, Damien Lee Moran, Steven David Moran, Brittany Shay Moran and Michael William McGee; four great-grandchildren, Brittney C. Hubbard, Audrey L. Hubbard, Riley Alexis Quailes and Autumn Kay McGee; and his sister Genevieve L. Irwin of Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior to the service; Pastor Robert W. Clagg of the Church of God, Seaford, will be officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes.
The family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163.
Patrick J. Taylor,
former Lewes resident
Patrick J. Taylor, 57, of Gloucester City, N.J. and formerly of Lewes, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006.
He was the devoted son of the late Linwood Taylor and Alice Taylor (nee Mitchell). He was the beloved brother of Bethany L. Ellis and her husband Michael J. Gloucester Heights and Faith A. Mazziotto of Bellmawr, N.J.; and dear uncle of six.
Patrick worked for Valmont Industries in Selbyville, as a welder and lived 20 years in Lewes.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Saint Mary’s R.C. Church, Gloucester City. Cremation will be private at the request of the family. Inurnment will be in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society: 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Arrangements by McCann-Healey Funeral Home,
851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Robert W. Insley,
retired from GM
Robert W. Insley, 70, of Dover, passed away Tuesday Sept. 19, 2006 at KGH Bay Health Dover.
He was born Sept. 20, 1935 in Wilmington, to the late William and Florence Elliott Insley.
Mr. Insley graduated in 1953 from William Penn High School. He was honorably discharge from the U.S. Army with the rank of sergeant. He was in the Army reserves from 1953 to 1961. He was a member of UAW Local 435 and retired with 30 years of dedicated service with General Motors on Boxwood Road, Wilmington. He also worked for Wal-Mart in Dover from 1996 until his death. He loved all kinds of animals especially his cats Felix and Sunkist.
He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret M. Insley in 1999.
He is survived by a son and his wife, Joseph and Lou Ann Insley of Smyrna; a son and his financee, Tracy Insley and Novella Butz of New Castle; a daughter, Bridget Insley of Lewes; eight grandchildren, and 17 great-grand children.
Remembrances services will be held Friday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m., at Trader Funeral Home in Dover. Burial will be at the Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington. Friends may call one hour before the time of the service at the Trader Funeral Home in Dover.
The family request that memorial contributions be given to the Kent County SPCA.
Michael ‘Mickey’ Borris
News Journal employee
Michael “Mickey” Borris, 52 of Glen Mills, Pa., passed away surrounded by his loving family Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Borris was born in Wilmington, June 6, 1954, son of the late Julian Borris, and Annabelle Faraone Borris. He was most recently employed by the Delaware News Journal, working for its delivery service. Mickey loved everything about cars…fixing them, driving fast in them, and even making models of them. He, himself, was a rare make and model and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Borris is survived by his companion Donna Tucker and her son, Josh; brothers, Christopher of Lewes, Jamie of Bear, and Jeffrey of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister, Julie Borris Bell of Leesburg, Va.; six nephews and one niece.
Funeral services will be held privately.
Donations may be made in Mickey’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.
Arrangements by Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home.
Elmer S. Stokes,
master carpenter
Elmer S. Stokes, 83, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at his home in Conley’s Chapel Village, after a long illness.
Mr. Stokes was born Aug. 5, 1923, in Ocean City, N.J. to John J. and Anna Schaffer Stokes, after which the family moved to Havertown, PA, where Mr. Stokes attended Manoa Elementary and Havertown Junior High Schools.
The family then relocated to Lewes at which time Mr. Stokes enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. He received numerous citations and medals for his valorous combat service in the various Asiatic and Pacific Theaters of WWII, including Iwo Jima and Tarawa, as well as Good Conduct and Sharpshooter Medals. Following his honorable discharge from active duty in 1946, Staff Sgt. Stokes returned to the US but continued service to his country in the US Marine Corps Reserves until 1950, at which time he began his lifelong career as a master carpenter and commercial building contractor located in Dover.
He continued in his “retirement” as a consultant superintendent/estimator for several commercial contractors in Kent and Sussex Counties. Later he became a charter member in the Delaware Marine Corps League, Diamond State Detachment, where he served in the Color Guard until 2004. Throughout the years until age 80, he was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, Moose Club and Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. He could usually be found in his workshop constructing some beautiful piece of furniture or cabinetry, WWII-era model ships and airplanes, or hand-painting his Marine Corps figurine flag holders for family and friends to enjoy. He also enjoyed attending harness races in Harrington and Dover, dog races while vacationing in Florida, and playing the slots anywhere.
Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Perpetua O’Brien Stokes.
He is survived by his sister, Virginia Beel of Lewes; five daughters, Alice Doeppe and her husband Jerry of Spotslvania, Va., Mitzi Allen of Belen, N.M., Priscilla Clark and her husband Robert of Lewes, Barbara Nielsen of Wilmington and Ingrid Stokes of Lewes; three sons, Christian Stokes and his wife Kasey of Dover, Buster Loud and his wife Diane of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Robert Loud and his wife Penny of Steuben, Maine; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and two nieces. He will be dearly missed by his devoted friend and housekeeper, Kathy McBride of Lewes, his favorite cat buddy “Slazenger” and loving cocker spaniel “granddaughter” Summer Clark.
A memorial service and inurnment will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery located at 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions be sent to Delaware Hospice - Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 or Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 301 Ocean View Blvd., Lewes, DE 19958 or the Alzheimer’s Assn, of Sussex Co., P.O. Box 625, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.
Catherine James-Elder,
retired nurse
Catherine O. James-Elder ended her struggle with cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 at Lifecare at Loftland Park.
Cathy was born May 29, 1948 in Milford to Flaudine Otwell and the late I. Richard Otwell. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1966, followed by LPN training in 1967.
Cathy had a life long commitment to the care of others and was employed at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital for 36 years in the emergency room and the operating room. She also worked for Depuy Inc. for the last 6 years as a technical representative for all the Eastern Shore hospitals.
She was a past member of the Laurel Ladies Auxiliary and a member of Centenary Church. Her passions were shopping and classic cars. She was a member of the National Street Rod Association and loved to travel with her husband and family in her Street Rod.
Cathy is survived by her husband of 17 years, Kenneth J. Elder; her children, Todd E. James, Ruth M. James, Allery L. Elder, Ralph E. Elder and wife Jenny, Owen C. Elder, and Seth J. Elder and wife Ashley; her grandchildren, Heather, Ian, Haley, and Grant; her sisters, Bonnie Lundberg, Debbie Wilson; and her brothers and their wives, Ricky and Susan Otwell and Bill and Jan Otwell.
She was admired, respected and well loved by many and she will be sorely missed.
Cathy lovingly donated her body to cancer research therefore, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Laurel Fire Hall located on 10th Street.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Delaware Hospice, Lifecare at Loftland Park, or The American Cancer Society.
Richard W. Fitchett.
devoted husband, father
Richard Wayne Fitchett, 52, of Georgetown, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at home.
Mr. Fitchett was a devoted husband, father, & grandfather. He loved fishing and going out to eat.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Lynn Simpson Fitchett; his parents, James and Norma Lee Justis Fitchett. of Willis Wharf, Va.; his son, Jason Fitchett and his wife Toni of Millsboro; his daughter, Tracey Fitchett of Georgetown; his sisters, Norma Jean Bew of Salisbury, Md. and Florence Armentrout of Exmore, Va.; and his grandchildren, Jaidyn and Gage Fitchett
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial private.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to help offset medical and funeral expenses. Contributions may be mailed to Lynne Fitchett c/o Watson Funeral Home, PO Box 125 Millsboro, DE 19966.
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Nicholas J. Novello
retired truck driver
Mr. Nicholas J. “Nick” Novello, 69, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Novello was born in Wilmington on June 18, 1937, a son of the late Mildred and Frank Novello Sr. A career member of Teamsters Local Union 326, he was employed as a professional truck driver for Standard Distributors in Wilmington until his retirement. He was a gifted athlete throughout his life and played league softball for more than 50 years with several local teams.
Mr. Novello was a Lifetime Member of the Police & Fire Rod & Gun Club and the Terrace Athletic Club, both in New Castle. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and cards and watching horse racing.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Dorothy F. Barnes Novello; three children, Michele N. Tolmie and her husband, Mark, of Newark, Richard A. Novello and his wife, Vickie, of Townsend and Vincent E. Novello and his wife, Kim, of New Castle; two sisters, Marion Marando of New Castle and Josephine Crossan of Long Neck; a brother, Paul Novello of Wilmington; 10 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Holy Spirit RC Church, 12 Winder Road, Garfield Park, New Castle. Entombment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. Dupont Pkwy., New Castle. Contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church.
Ruth H. Graybeal,
auxiliary member
Ruth H. Graybeal died on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, after a long illness with a Parkinson’s like disease.
She was born in Paoli, Pa., to Helen and Carl Harshbarger, but grew up in Hopewell, Va. Ruth graduated from Hopewell High School and was valedictorian of her class. She graduated from Madison College, now James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Va., with a bachelor’s degree in education. In college she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, a philanthropic sorority.
In 1950, she was married to C. Edward Graybeal, who was attending medical school at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She then taught home economics in the Baltimore school system for two years while her husband finished medical school. The following year, she worked as a dietician at the former Delaware Hospital in Wilmington, while her husband was doing an internship there. After two years of military life with her husband serving as a medical officer in the Army, and four more years of surgical residency training in Wilmington, the couple moved to Milford in 1959.
Mrs. Graybeal was very active in the affairs of the Milford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and in raising the couple’s four children.
She enjoyed having house parties, cooking, sewing, gardening, flying, golf and traveling. She was a member of Avenue United Methodist Church, although she had not been able to attend for many years.
In her younger years, with her husband being an avid pilot with his own airplane, she also became a licensed pilot. In recent years she became progressively more incapacitated by her disease. She was a member of the Milford Historical Society.
Mrs. Graybeal is preceded in death by her parents and her only sibling, a brother, Kenneth Carl Harshbarger of Long Pond, Pa. She is survived by her husband. Dr. C. Edward Graybeal, a retired surgeon; and four children - Dr. Glenn Graybeal of Milford, his wife, Susan, and their two daughters, Jennifer and Kelly; Dr. Michael Graybeal of Augusta, Ga., his wife, Sheila, and their three children, Nathan, Lesley and Daniel; Linda Callaway, R.N., of Milton, and her husband, Vaughn, and their three children, Matthew, Bryan and Stacey; and Dr. Casey Graybeal of Gainesville, Ga., and his wife, Susan, and their three children, Clayton, Marilyn and Austin.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford. Burial will be private.
Contributions in memory of Mrs. Graybeal, may be made to the Milford Boys & Girls Club, 105 NE Front St., Milford, DE 19963; or to Avenue UM Church.
Funeral arrangements handled by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.
Carol B. Blum,
Legion volunteer
Carol B. Blum, 61, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at home.
Mrs. Blum was born in Lake Charles, La. to the late Robert and Buelah Manuel Broussard.
She was a housewife and lived for and loved her grandchildren. She was happiest when she was around her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, loved the out doors and enjoyed country dancing. Carol was a volunteer for the American Legion Post 28 of Millsboro and a member of the Legion Auxiliary Unit 28. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Blum.
She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Snyder, Denise Blum-Krough and Georgia Lane; and five grandchildren, Rachel, Emily, Shawn Michael, Morgan and Gabrielle.
Services and burial were private. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
Elizabeth D. Amick,
summered in Rehoboth
Elizabeth D. Amick, 99, formerly of Bedford, Pa., died peacefully, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, in Rochester, N.Y.
Elizabeth was employed by the Hartford Insurance Co. in Pittsburgh, Pa., before her marriage to James T. Amick in 1938. She retired in 1969 after 15 years of service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Elizabeth was a member of the Bedford Methodist Church for over 60 years; she was active in community activities and volunteer work and an avid bridge player. She maintained a summer home in Rehoboth Beach for more than 80 years.
She was equally at ease with the young, the old and her contemporaries and leaves many good friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Amick and son-in-law, William E. Siney.
She was the beloved mother of Suzanne Siney and Carolyn (Andrew) Portanova; and the loving grandmother of W. Todd Siney and Scott Siney of Redondo Beach, Calif.; She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Bedford Methodist Church, 132 E. John St. Bedford, Pa., 15522. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Bedford Methodist Church or to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society, P.O. Box 4, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or the Amick Memorial Fund, Catholic Family Center, 87 North Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14604.
William “Dusty” Long,
retired from SCI
William Walter “Dusty” Long, 67, of Harrington, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at home.
He was the son of William Clayton and Cecil Townsend Long. Mr. Long retired in 1996 from the Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown, where he had worked for 37 years.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of VFW Post 6984 in Milton and American Legion Post in Oak Orchard. He was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church and helped with the youth there and he had coached Little League. He loved to fish and hunt, enjoyed collecting and reloading guns. He was very close to his granddaughters, Sophie Marie and Amanda, and to his closest friends, Bill and Joyce Handley and their son J.J. He taught J.J. how to hunt and was very proud of him.
He was also close to his goddaughter, Jen Brittingham and to Virginia Brittingham, who helped take care of him while he was so sick and was always there for him.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet Willey Long: his son, Dustey William Long; Carol A. Littleton of Long Neck, Billie Lynn Littleton of Harrington, Frances J. Hayden and her husband Robert Reed of Bridgeville, and Robert V. Hayden of Milford; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington, Street, Millsboro. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro. Pastor Rick Betts of Community Crossroads of Bridgeville, and Chaplain Larry Lilly of the Delaware Department of Corrections will officiate. The family request contributions to be made to Delaware Hospice Kent Division, 911 S. Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901.
Richard B. Mitchell Jr.,
gaslight retiree
Richard Benjamin Mitchell, Jr., 79, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown. He was born Feb. 6, 1927 in Altoona, Ala., son of the late Richard Benjamin Mitchell Sr. and Minnie Belle “Love” Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell had a long career as a coordinator with the Washington Gaslight Company in Washington, DC. He also served on the Civil Aeronautics Board for two years. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he served under General Eisenhower.
He is survived by his brother, Alfred Mitchell of Gadsen, Ala.; his sister Patricia Mitchell of Bethesda, Md. and Rehoboth Beach; and several nieces and nephews. All services are private.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Children International, 2000 East Red Bridge Road, P.O. Box 219055, Kansas City, MO 64121.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
Bert Reilly,
retired bank employee
Bert Reilly, 89, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Reilly was a longtime resident of Chester, Pa., but was currently residing in Rehoboth Beach. She was educated in Buffalo, N.Y., and employed with Delaware County National Bank, Chester, Pa., and Spear Brothers in Chester. She belonged to the Mothers Guild of the Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, St. Joseph’s Church in Aston, Pa., and enjoyed crocheting and visiting her great-grandchildren.
She was a devoted wife to the late John P. Reilly for more than 50 years. She was the mother of Patricia Campbell of Millsboro and Jane Reilly of Millsboro; sister of Lillie Ballad of Aston and the late Emma Gilmore; grandmother of two; and great-grandmother of three.
Services were held at at St. Joseph’s Church, 251 Concord Rd., Aston. Burial wase in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, Pa. Arrangements by Bateman Funeral Home, Brookhaven, Pa.
Vernon Isaacs,
country music lover
Vernon Isaacs, 56, of Millsboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at home.
He was the son of the late George and Lucy K. Bowden Isaacs. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Alton Isaacs, who died in 1960. Irvin loved country music and playing the guitar. He had been in the Army Reserve.
He is survived by his cousin Irvin Betts and wife Nancy of Georgetown.
Graveside service were held at Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro. Pastor Richard Blades of Calvary Baptist Church officiated.
The family requests contributions be made to a charity of choice.
Marie Baykowski,
retired assembler
Marie Sarnowski Baykowski, 94, of Rehoboth Beach and formerly of Linden, N.J.., passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at home.
Born in Elizabeth, N.J., she lived in Linden for 59 years, moving to Delaware nine years ago. Mrs. Baykowski was an assember for Plessy-Airborne in Hillside, N.J. for 15 years, retiring in 1971.
She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley Sr.; a son, Stanley Jr.; a sister, Stella Corb; and a grandson, Thoms Baykowski. Mrs. Baykowski was a devoted mother of Barbara Zbranak of Whiting, N.J. and Thomas Baykowski of Delaware; dear mother-in-law of Carolynne Baykowski; loving sister of Genevieve Clark of Plantation, Fla. and Chester Crovicz of South Plainfield, N.J.; cherished grandmother of six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home in Linden with a funeral Mass in St. Adalbert Church, Elizabeth. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Linden. Contributions are suggested to St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church, 250 E. Jersey St., Elizabeth, N.J.
Philip A. Walters,
real estate agent
Philip Alan Walters, 74, of Ocean View and formerly of Potomac, Md., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center.
Mr. Walters was a real estate agent with Coldwell-Banker Realty.
He is survived by his wife, Janette Ann; a daughter, Karen Walters Jaworski; two sons, Philip Thomas and Mark Alan Walters; and five grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Bethany Beach, with burial private. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Melson Funeral Services, West Ave. Ocean View.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, Sussex Chapter, 600 N. DuPont Hwy. Georgetown DE 19947, or St. Ann’s Building Fund, Rt. 26, Bethany Beach DE. 19930.
Edwin Lammert Harvey,
retired police officer
Edwin Lammert Harvey, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born May 10, 1928 in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Edwin A. and Anna E. Lammert Harvey.
Mr. Harvey retired from the Baltimore City Police Department as a sergeant after serving the city for 22 years. He was a member of the FOP, Baltimore City Lodge 3 and a 32nd-degree Mason with the Millington Lodge 166 AF and AM, Catonsville, Md. He was a member of American Legion Post 17, Lewes and he was a former member and past president of the Lewes Lions Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Edwin R. Harvey, in 1980.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wilhelmina D. Harvey; a granddaughter, Gina and her husband Robert O’Brien Jr. of Bel Air, Md.; a grandson, Joseph Borzymowski III of Forest Hills, Md.; and by his daughter-in-law Mary Borzymowski of Forest Hills.
Delaware arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19. Maryland arrangements are being handled by Schimunek Funeral Home, 9705 Bel Air Road at Forge Road, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Schimunek Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Parkwood Cemetery, 3310 Taylor Ave., Parkville, Md.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honors Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Sylvester E. Thompson,
Millsboro resident
Sylvester E. Thompson, 61, of Millsboro, died Friday, Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was predeceased by his father, George Thompson, in 1989.
He is survived by his mother, Bertha Mae Thompson of Millsboro; daughters Sylvia Norman of Blades, Barbara Norman of Seaford and Laura Norman of Concord; brothers George Thompson of Millsboro and Bruce Thompson of Millsboro; a sister, Mildred Harmon of Lewes; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Thompson enjoyed fishing, hunting and NASCAR. His favorite driver was Jeff Gordon. He had been a chicken catcher for 40 years. He had been a lifelong resident of the Millsboro area.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 22, at Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church, Millsboro, where friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Old Field Cemetery, Millsboro.
The family request contributions to be made to the American Heart Association 20771 Professional Park Blvd., Unit 1, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Parnell ‘Pee Wee’ Biles,
Delmarva Power worker
Parnell Thomas “Pee Wee” Biles, 56, of Rehoboth Beach died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in his home.
Mr. Biles was born Feb. 2, 1950, in Wadesboro, N.C., son of the late Roper and Sarah Smith Biles.
He was the first African American male to attend the former Rehoboth High School, becoming the first black Seahawk.
Mr. Biles served in the U.S. Army for four years and 23 years in the Reserves.
He worked for Delmarva Power and Light for 34 years until his illness forced him to stop.
Mr. Biles was a 33rd-degree Mason, a member of St. Matthew’s Grand chapter Order of the Eastern Star’s Prince Hall Affiliation, Rising Sun Lodge 4’s Prince Hall Affiliation, Past Worship Master, G. Oscar Carrington Consistory 93’s Prince Hall Affiliation. He was also a member of Friendship Baptist Church and served on the usher board and men’s chorus.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marjorie O. Duffy Biles; three sons, Parnell Brittingham of Rehoboth Beach, Barry Biles of Dover, and Brian Biles of Durham, N.C.; a daughter, Tosha Barnard of Ludowici, Ga.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Sandy Biles of Augusta, Ga.; and three sisters, Lessie Rasheed of West Point, N.Y., Doris Biles of Rehoboth Beach and Mary Sturdivant of Georgetown.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Friendship Baptist Church, West Fourth Street, Lewes, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; or Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.
Harry ‘Frank’ Whaples,
World War II veteran
Harry “Frank” Whaples, 79, of Rehoboth Beach, passed peacefully from his residence into the loving arms of Jesus Christ his Savior, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, after a difficult battle with cancer.
He was born in Wilmington, Feb. 16, 1927, son of the late Fredrick N. Whaples and the late Nina Hastings Whaples Bird.
Frank was born, raised and lived in Delaware all his life. He served three years in the Navy’s South Pacific Fleet during World War II and as an Army Airborne squad leader in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the American Legion Post 28 as well as the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 7234, where he was part of the honor guard. He was an avid Phillies fan, but even more so he enjoyed playing softball for Delmarva’s Olde Tymers Softball League. Frank was a born-again Christian and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lewes.
He will be dearly and lovingly missed by his wife of 49 years, Liv Hegdal Whaples; his sons, Franklin Lee and his wife Jodie of Dotham, Ala. and Jack Booth and his wife Cindy of Michigan; his daughters, Lori Ann Citro of Newark, Carrie Lynn Heldmann and her husband Richard of Brandiburg, N.J., and Tina Kay Tessein of Newark; 10 grandchildren, Michael E. Tessein and his wife Ebony, Marc E. Tessein, Mallory Tessein, Joey Conner, Julie A. Citro, Ethan Citro, Kelsey Doughton, Anton Heldmann, Joseph Heldmann and Franklin William Whaples; one great-granddaughter, Michaela Tessein; four sisters, Ruth Schirmer, Madelyn Mills, Evelyn Cahall and Cathy Shutak; and many nieces and nephews here in the USA and in Norway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son James Booth.
Frank’s wife and his children would like to extend their gratitude for the prayers, cards and outreach of love that has been shown to them through a sad time in their lives.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18, at the First Baptist Church of Lewes, 1001 Kings Highway, with Pastor David Munro officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Lewes, address above, or to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
John E. ‘Jack’ Wilkerson,
electrical contractor
John E. “Jack” Wilkerson, 80, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, at home.
Mr. Wilkerson was born in Berlin, Md., son of the late Elijah and Addie Mae Lynch Wilkerson. He was owner and operator of John E. Wilkerson Electrical Contractor, retiring in 1997. He owned and operated the Broadkill Store from 1956 to 1966, where he rented fishing boats in the Delaware Bay. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, gardening and spending time at the beach. He also loved spending time with is wife, daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Almira Reed Wilkerson; a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie Hudson and Wade Sr. of Milton; two grandchildren, Lisa Garrison and husband John, and Allen Callaway; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Liam Garrison; a stepgrandson, Wade “Buddy” Hudson Jr.; a sister, Margie Jarvis of Seaford; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be in Zion UM Cemetery, Milton.
Frances D. Ayers,
motel housekeeper
Frances D. Ayers, 66, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in her home.
Mrs. Ayers was born Sept. 9, 1939, in Parksley, Va. She received her education in Delaware public schools. She worked in housekeeping in several motels in Rehoboth Beach until her illness.
Mrs. Ayers enjoyed her life and her grandchildren. Her smile always told a story.
She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Kellam of Parksley; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Milton and Dawn Ayers of Milford, and Ronel and Brenda Ayers of Berlin, Md.; two daughters, Anna Young of Georgetown, and Shelia White of Lewes; three sisters, Gladys Corbin, Agnes Northern, and Theresa Davis, all of Parksley; two brothers, Cornell West, and James West, both of Parksley; and two very dear friends, Roberta Hopkins of Milton, and Judy Gordon of Lewes.
Services and burial will be private and at a later date. Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Home, Wilmington.
Dorothy E. Willey,
retired cook
Dorothy E. Willey, 83, of Milford and formerly of Lewes, died at the home of her caregiver and granddaughter Monday, Sept. 11, 2006.
She was a homemaker and a retired cook who had worked at Norma’s Restaurant in Milton. She attended the Rock Church in Laurel.
She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Willey; and a daughter, Dorothy Wells.
She is survived by a daughter, Shirley Evans of Seaford; her caregiver grand-daughter, Evelyn Jester; grandchildren, Charles Evans Jr., Teresa Maddux, Gail Evans and William Shaffstal; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, at The Rock Church, Rt. 13A, Laurel, with burial private.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Salvatore E. Scarfi,
aviation retiree
Salvatore E. Scarfi, 74, of Millsboro, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
He was the son of the late Michael and Grazia Spinali Scarfi. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Scarfi, in 1999.
Salvatore was a Navy veteran. He had worked in the aviation industry, starting at Lockheed and ending at Georgetown Aircraft. He also had been a self-employed insurance agent. He was a member of the Mason-Dixon VFW Post 7234, life member of the American Legion Post 28, local president of the Italian Heritage Association, past board member of Children & Families First, trustee on the board of the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame and past mentor for Creative Mentoring. He will be missed by all his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Bryan Scarfi; a sister, “Vi” Vastola of Islip, N.Y.; his children, Joanne Ferro and husband Bruce of North East, Md.; Lori Emory and husband David of Newark; Linda Scarfi of Newark; Suzanne Keller and husband John of Wilmington; and Brian Powers of Elkton, Md.; and grandchildren: Lukas, Juli Ann, Rachael, Caroline.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15, at Mary Mother of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Oak Orchard. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, where military honors will be rendered.
The family request contributions to be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Two Mill Road, Suite 106 Wilmington, DE 19801
Robert L. Weaver,
U.S. Army veteran
Robert L. Weaver Jr., 57, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born Dec. 4, 1948 in Lewes, son of the late Barbara Cooper Bertrand and Robert L. Weaver Sr. of Oreana. Ill.
Mr. Weaver loved and touched the lives and hearts of everyone he knew. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His greatest love was his wife and family. He was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School and attended two year of college. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. He will be missed and never forgotten by all.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alice M. Teubner Weaver; two sons, Robert L. Weaver III of Decatur, Ill. and Justin Weaver of Mt. Zion, Ill.; one daughter, Robin Miller of Dover; one step-son, Jeffrey S. McBee of Milford; three stepdaughters, Georgia M. Ledesma and her husband Carlos of Decatur, Ill., Lisa J. McConnell of Milton, and Judith L. Hedges of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Nicole McBee, Christopher Lake, Antonio Ledesma, Alex Ledesma, Clint Hedges, Erin Hedges, and Kyle Dennis; two great-grandchildren, Jason C. Crum II and Cody Robert Crum; two sisters, Barbara Lou Landon of Milton, and Ruthie Gray of Dover; and two brothers, Jay Reibsome of Greenwood, and Skip Bertrand of Milford.
In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his daughter Natasha Weaver and his grandson, Brandon Weaver.
The family of Robert L. Weaver, Jr. would like to thank all the friends and family and Hospice of Delaware staff, especially Cheryl, Lynn, Bonnie and Heather for all their support during his illness and passing.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes; the Rev. Russell Kessler, will be officiating.
Marjorie Rue Cropper,
retired manager
Marjorie Rue Cropper, 84 of Wilmington, passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006.
Mrs. Cropper was born in Denton, Md., the daughter of the late Gilbert and Dorothy Rue. She attended Caroline County High School and graduated from Western Maryland College. She worked for Kennard’s Department store as a personnel manager, and the DuPont Co. as an administrative assistant, where she retired in 1984. She was a member and deacon of Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church and involved with the Girl Scouts of the USA, church, Sunday school, and other youth activities. She volunteered with the literacy program at local schools. Marge undertook a ministry of caring by sending cards and letters to many friends, known and unknown.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Halton G. Cropper; her daughter, Nancy Cropper of Hockessin; her son, Alan Cropper and his wife, Kathleen, of Long Neck; her brother, John Rue and his wife, Helen, of Springfield, Va.; her sister, Anita White of Fort Pierce, Fla.; her granddaughters, Aimee Sethness and her husband, Ryan, of San Antonio, Texas; Elizabeth Clues and her husband, Jonathan, of Atlanta, Ga., Paula Smith and her daughter, Melanie, of Kennett Square, Pa.
Services were held at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church with burial private.
Margaret W. Clements,
retired bookkeeper
Margaret W. Clements, 92, of Hockessin, formerly of Milford, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, in Cokesbury Village, Hockessin.
She was born Nov. 8, 1913, in Campbelltown, Md., daughter of the late Thomas G. “T. G.” and Minnie Coffin Walston.
Mrs. Clements assisted with the bookkeeping for Culligan Water Conditioning, a business her late husband owned and operated for many years in Milford. She also was a fulltime homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, David A. Clements Jr., in 2000; a brother, Milton “Mitt” Walston; a sister, Jane Walston Smith; two brothers-in-law, Bernard Clements and Charles Clements; and a sister-in-law, Katherine Williams.
She is survived by a sister, Zada Walston Wilgus of Bethany Beach; a brother-in-law, James B. Clements and his wife, Marjorie, of Seaford; four sisters-in-law, Margaret Ann Jones of Milford, Ruth Lingo and her husband, Raymond D., of Millsboro, Ethel Mayhew and her husband, Harry, of Bear and Kiran Clements of Dover; a special niece, Virginia “Ginny” Jones Chen of Middletown, who unselfishly cared for her during the 19 years that she lived at Cokesbury; and a host of other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends from her years in Milford and Cokesbury.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15, in the Milford Community Cemetery, N. Walnut St., Milford.
David M. Dermer,
retired vice president
David M. Dermer, 51, of Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mr. Dermer was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended high school and college in Liberty, N.Y., after which he went to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where he managed the Lauderdale Beach Club.
He then relocated to Washington, D.C., where he owned and operated a fish market for several years, and later moved to Ithaca, N.Y., where he worked in the food industry for several more years. There, Mr. Dermer became the vice president of the Finger Lakes Group, a food brokerage company, and remained in that position until 1999 when he retired due to a severe disability. He and his wife Bonnie and son Alex moved from Binghamton, N.Y., to their present residence near Rehoboth Beach, in June of this year.
Mr. Dermer was an avid fisherman, loved the beach and this area, and was an awesome cook. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his love of life and his devotion to his wife and son.
Mr. Dermer was the son of Milton Dermer and Ada Moskowitz Dermer of Liberty, N.Y.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie B. Boice Dermer; a son, Alex Dermer of Rehoboth Beach; a sister, Jean Dermer and friend Chris of Monticello, N.Y.; a brother, Irving Dermer and wife Sarabeth of Stem, N.C.; his adored niece and nephews, Shawna, Ben and Bobby; and two very dear friends, Doug and Elaine Greenlief of Myrtle Beach, N.C.
All services will be private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969.
Dorothy Ellen Fisher,
Millsboro homemaker
Dorothy Ellen Fisher, 78, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006, at home.
Mrs. Fisher was born in McAllisterville, Pa. to the late Banks and Anna Ferster Lauver. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, in 1986.
She is survived by two sons, Neil Fisher and Joel Fisher; three daughters, Amee Fisher, Joyce Adalbert and Barbara Fisher; a brother, Elwood Lauver; four sisters, Geraldine Kerstetter, Helen Hart, Catherine Meiser and Sandra Sheaffer; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, Blandon, with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery, Sinking Spring, Pa.
Contributions are suggested to Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, 220 Main Street, Blandon, PA.
Mildred L. Baker,
Tall Cedars member
Mildred L. Baker, 80, of Georgetown and formerly of Claymont, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2006, at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes.
Mildred was born Jan. 13, 1926 in Prospect Park, Pa., to the late Frank and Evelyn (Rice) Ives.
She worked on an assembly line for car panels before her retirement.
She enjoyed working with people, loved crabbing and animals and enjoyed camping.
Mildred was also a member of the Tall Cedars Shrine of Wilmington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William K. Baker, in 1982.
She is survived by two sons, William K. Baker Jr., and Robert Frank Baker; three daughters, Mildred L. Reed, Margaret Stamm and Helen Robinson and her husband Larry; a brother, Robert Ives; three sisters, Virginia, Dorothy and Eve; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services and burial were private.
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Marion Ellen McCabe,
Legion member
Marion Ellen (Brasure) McCabe, 75, of Millsboro, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes after a long illness.
Mrs. McCabe was born March 9, 1931, daughter of the late Roy Washington and Blanche Brasure.
She was a graduate of Millsboro High School.
Mrs. McCabe was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro, and a member of the American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William R. “Scrapple” McCabe Jr. in 1992; a son, Douglas Lee McCabe in 1964; and a granddaughter, Tara Ann Fisher in 2006.
She is survived by three children and their spouses, Theresa McCabe and Arthur McGee of Smyrna, Dennis R. and Karen McCabe of Naples, Fla., and Kristin (McCabe) and Mitchell Fisher of Manchester, Md.; four sisters, Betty Morris of Seaford, Beatrice Brasure of Millsboro, Nancy and Wayne Scorah of Georgetown, and Hilda and Bryant Klatt of Laurel; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Griffin and Gregory MacDonald of Smyrna, Cheryl Griffin of Smyrna, Alan McCabe of Nottingham, Pa., Keith McCabe of Hagerstown, Md., and Trisha Greene of Hagerstown, Danielle Greene of Middletown, and Kyle Fisher, and Shannon Fisher, both of Manchester; two great-grandchildren, Ronnie J. Pleasanton Jr. of Smyrna, and Aiden Miller of Manchester, Md.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held in Dagsboro Red Hens Memorial Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Aiden Miller Education Fund, 2245 Penn View Drive, Manchester, MD 21102.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
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Robert B. Houston,
decorated WWII veteran
Robert Browning Houston, 83, of Bigsby, Okla., died in a diabetic coma Saturday, April 8, 2006, in Oklahoma Veterans Center, Claremore.
Mr. Houston was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Owens Station, Del., son of the late Philip and Harriett Elizabeth (Dolbow) Houston and direct descendant of Robert Houston who came to Accomack, Va., from Wigtownshire, Scotland, in 1652.
He studied theology at King’s College, New Castle.
Mr. Houston was inducted into the U.S. Army, Co. C, 334th Infantry Division on Sept. 17, 1943, where he trained in the Anti-Tank unit at Fort Chaffee, Ark., and he began active duty Oct. 8 1943. He marched in review before President Roosevelt during the New York City July 4, 1944, parade. He then proceeded onto the ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Liverpool, England, via Florida and Iceland to join the European Theater of Operations in Central Europe, the Ardennes and the Rhineland.
Wounded by gunpowder explosion in St. Lo, France, he was evacuated to England and hospitalized two and a half months before rejoining the 84th Railsplitters in Belgium. His unit was trucked to the front lines of battle Christmas Day and crossed the Ruhr river by boat into Germany January 1945. Rafting the Rhine, they joined forces with Russian allies at the Elbe River.
Mr. Houston was cited with a Certificate of Merit pertaining to a march through the Bavarian Black Forest into a would-be ambush. Pvt. Houston, detecting quivering tops of brush on either side, charged out of line toward the rear and began firing, preventing certain death to the troops. He was wounded while engaging in hand-to-hand combat by a gun that slammed into the base of his skull causing temporary paralysis. Severe nerve damage required recuperation in Switzerland.
A decorated sharpshooter, he was bestowed with the comb Infantry badge HQ 334th Infantry on March 3, 1945, the European-African Middle Eastern Service medal, the Good Conduct medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the World War II Victory medal. After D-Day, he served in Occupational Forces and returned stateside March 12, 1946.
Prior to his service, he was employed by Martin Aircraft, Baltimore. He later worked as a federal employee of the U.S. Postal Service.
He married Bessie Pepper of Georgetown in 1950.
Throughout his life, he abstained from the use of tobacco and alcohol. He raised livestock on land purchased near Sapulpa, Okla., in 1958. He was endowed with great physical strength and an aptitude in mathematics. He possessed a competitive spirit in athletics and as a member of the FFA, captured blue ribbons in agricultural and finished furniture entries representing Greenwood High School.
Mr. Houston was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Farmington, he assisted the ministry of its Williamsville mission under the Rev. William McDaniel. Upon relocating to California in 1952, he assisted the Olympian pole vaulting champion, the Rev. Bob Richards, of the Long Beach Church of the Brethren. A disabled veteran, he supported the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled Veterans fundraisers.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Owens Houston; and three sisters, Elizabeth Houston, Beulah H. Kulmack and Margaret H. Fooks.
He is survived by seven sons, Robert of Anchorage, Alaska, John of Fort Worth, Texas, Warrant Officer IV Philip II of Vass, N.C., Steve of Georgetown and David, Mark, and Daniel, all of Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter, Ruth of Milton; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Florence H. and Frederick McKinney of Columbia, Pa., and Mary Houston, Elsie Houston and Harriett Houston, all of Owens Station; a niece, Ellen Peterson of Greenwood; and a host of other relatives.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.
Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.
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Marian T. Petrillo,
nurse, businesswoman
Marian Thompson Petrillo, 51, of Chadds Ford, Pa., died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, Sept. 8, 2006.
Marian was a graduate of Padua Academy and Wilmington School of Nursing. She left her career of nursing to raise her three children and later joined her husband in business. Marian was devoted to her family and lived life to the fullest. She was passionate about playing bridge, creating beautiful quilts and fly fishing. Marian will always be remembered for her love of entertaining friends and family and her culinary expertise. She loved to be surrounded by her friends and family.
Marian is survived by her husband of 31 years, John; three sons, Joseph and his wife, Chrissie, of Wilmington, Matthew and Josh of Chadds Ford; her grandson, John Dallas Petrillo; her mother, Helen, age 96, of Hockessin; her brother, Gerald of Lewes; and her sisters, Christa Marie Thompson OSF of Aston, Pa. and Maureen Jewell of Wilmington.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Mary Magdalen Church, Concord Pike and Sharpley Road, Wilmington, with burial to follow in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
Contributions may be made to Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, Bladder Cancer Research Fund, Attn: Joseph Buck, 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
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Grace Harvey,
Rehoboth homemaker
Grace (Hicken) Harvey, 92, of Rehoboth Beach, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Brandywine Assisted Living, Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Harvey was born Oct. 6, 1913, in Chester, Pa., daughter of the late Charles Sheppard and Eva (LaRue) Bigger Hicken.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bartram Marshall Harvey, in 2000.
She is survived by a son, David Marshall Harvey of State College, Pa.; two daughters, Sue (Harvey) Eberhart of Lewes and Ann Meredith Harvey of Newark; a brother, Elwood Hicken of Florida; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be private.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
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Agnes Mae Miller,
Leaver Bros. retiree
Agnes Mae Miller, 81, of Baltimore, Md. died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Northwest Hospital Center, Randallstown.
Mrs. Miller moved to Baltimore at a young age.
She worked for the Leaver Brothers Co. before retiring after 45 years. Mrs. Miller loved to travel and shop. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Sadie (Parker) Holston; a brother, Linden Holston; and two sisters, Madeline Niblet and Ruth Dickerson.
She is survived by a brother and a sister-in-law, Granville and Irene Holston of Millsboro; an aunt, Edith Holston of Seaford; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Millsboro Cemetery. The Rev. Rob Townsend will officiate.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Seasons Hospice, 7008 Security Boulevard, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21244.
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Cecelia Fichter,
retired teacher
Cecelia (Robb) Fichter, 88, of Rehoboth Beach, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in Collingswood Nursing & Rehab Center in Rockville, Md.
Mrs. Fichter was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John A. and Susan (Corrigan) Robb. She was an elementary school teacher at Annunciation Catholic School in Havertown, Pa., and Our Lady of Lords Catholic School in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Fichter moved to Rehoboth Beach in 1982 from Havertown. She was a member of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Fichter was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Cape Henlopen Senior Center in Rehoboth Beach.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Fichter, in 1999; and a son, Lawrence J. Fichter Jr., in 1989.
She is survived by a son, John Fichter and his wife, Susan, of Montgomery Village, Md.; a daughter-in-law who is the wife of the late Lawrence J. Fichter Jr., Carol Fichter of Rehoboth Beach; a sister, Mary R. Clarke of Lewes; a niece, Debra VanderHelm and her husband, Gordon of Minne-sota; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel streets, Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Burial will be in Epworth Methodist Cemetery, Rehoboth Beach.
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Richard Frank Hajek,
dental office manager
Richard Frank Hajek, 72, of Lewes died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Hajek was born in Cleveland, son of the late Frank Joseph and Sophie (Delski) Hajek.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Hajek was a dental office manager before retiring.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bob” Hajek in 1965.
He is survived by a niece who was his caregiver, Jeanne Rohm of Berea, Ohio; and numerous friends.
Services and burial will be private.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by Long Neck chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.
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Charles D. Hodgson Sr.,
retired electrician
Charles D. Hodgson Sr., 91, of Georgetown, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna.
Mr. Hodgson was an electrician, retiring in 1988. He was a member of American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard. He had attended the West Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. He also enjoyed building model boats and his trains. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles D. and Anna M. Kintz Hodgson and his wife, Sarah Veasey Hodgson, in 1999.
He is survived by his sons, Charles Hodgson Jr. of Wilming-ton, Michael Hodgson of Millsboro, Thomas Hodgson of Lewes, Phillip Hodgson of Georgetown and Frederick Hodgson of Wilmington; his daughters, Margaret Durnan, and Jeannie Malice, both of George-town and Nancy Parker of Blackbird; 33 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to The American Heart Association 20771 Professional Park Blvd., Unit 1, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Elizabeth J. Walczak,
retired bookkeeper
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Walczak, 82, of Smyrna died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in her home.
Mrs. Walczak was born April 27, 1924, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Dennis and Kathleen Lucey Desmond.
She worked as a bookkeeper for Healthcare Practice Management in Newport for several years before retirement.
Her favorite pasttime was going to the beach.
Mrs. Walczak was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3170 Ladies Auxiliary, Wilming-ton, and a member of the Good Thyme Girls from the Bon Ayre Development of Smyrna.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Walczak.
She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, William and Janet Walczak of Queenstown, Md.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathleen Davis of Brooklyn, N.Y., Elaine and George Duffus of Wilmington, Clare and Bob Lawrence of Smyrna and Peg and Henry Kaleniecki of Rosedale, N.Y.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Massey of New Castle, and Agnes and Brice McLane of Rehoboth Beach; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna. Services will be at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the funeral chapel. Burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
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Florence w. Adkins,
dedicated wife
Florence w. Adkins, 93, of Lewes, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, surrounded by her family.
Florence was born Aug. 1, 1913, in Dagsboro, the daughter of the late William and Hettie Hammond. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the outdoors, gardening and the CHEER Center.
Florence was preceded in death by her husband, James. H. Adkins; her sisters, Elsie Marvel, Nettie Taylor, Dorothy Lynch, Mary Clark and Hedy Wilkinson; and a brother, William Hammond Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Quigley and husband Clyde of Lewes; her son, Howard Adkins and his wife Joyce and their daughter Annette of Lewes; her sisters Margaret Meyers of Oxford, Md., and Ruth Shockley of Millsboro; and her brother, Asher Hammond of Dagsboro; her grandchildren, Eric Quigley and his wife Dawn of Lewes, Lisa White and her husband Brian of Lewes, and Heather Quigley of Lewes; and four great-grandchildren, Brandon and Alex White of Lewes and Khrystyne and Collin Quigley of Lewes.
Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15, at Melson Funeral Home, Long Neck Chapel, with a viewing at 1 p.m.
Donations are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Mary McGrew Lee,
Family Court mediator
Mary McGrew Lee of Rehoboth Beach, 62, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at her home after a courageous struggle with cancer.
Mrs. Lee was born July 5, 1944, in Wilmington, to the late Frank C. and Maxine Remaly McGrew.
She graduated from the Tower Hill School in Wilmington, received a bachelor’s degree from Sweet Briar College in Virginia and earned a masters degree from the University of Delaware. She was a mediator for the Family Court of Delaware in Georgetown.
Mrs. Lee was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church for more than 40 years, serving on countless boards and committees, and she especially enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir.
She was active within her community and served as a source of strength and inspiration to many. On sunny summer weekends, she could be found surrounded by her family and friends on Deauville Beach.
A beloved mother, grandmother and friend, she is survived by her fiancé and best friend, James A. Caulfield; her four children and their spouses, Caroline and Richard Cross, William and Leslie Lee, Virginia and Louis Calabrese, and John E.B. Lee; and her greatest pride and joy, her six grandsons: William, Henry and George Cross, John and W. Swain Lee, and Nicholas Calabrese.
She is also survived by her siblings and their spouses, Carol and James Getty of Kansas City, Mo., and Michael and Jane McGrew of Bexley, Ohio.
Memorial services will be at 11a.m., Saturday Sept. 9, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, with the Rev. Jack Abel officiating, followed by a brief reception at her home to celebrate her life.
The family asks that donations be contributed in Mrs. Lee’s memory to Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to Delaware Hospice, 26167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.
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Robert S. Nehrbas,
retired stockbroker
Robert Searing Nehrbas, 82, of Milton, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born Feb. 8, 1924 in Garden City, N.Y., the son of the late Harold Anton Nehrbas and Roberta Searing Nehrbas.
Mr. Nehrbas moved to Sussex County in 1976 after 25 years as a stockbroker in New York City. In his retirement years he enjoyed gardening and working with his fish pond. Mr. Nehrbas was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Phillipines, where he was hand selected to serve on General MacArthur’s Honor Guard.
He is survived by four sons, Peter V. Nehrbas of Milton, Mark Nehrbas of Steubenville, Oh., Robert Nehrbas of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Jeffrey Nehrbas of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
All services will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the SPCA, 326 S. duPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
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Beulah A. Reed,
Reed Trucking founder
Beulah A. Reed, 91, of Milton, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at Milford Center.
Mrs. Reed was born in Angola, the daughter of the late Howard and Viola Moore Bryan. She was co-founder of Reed Trucking Co. in Milton and had been part of its daily operations for many years. She graduated from the University of Delaware and taught school in the Milton and Prime Hook areas.
Mrs. Reed was an active member of Goshen United Methodist Church for more than 60 years, holding many offices in the church and serving as past president of the United Methodist Women. She was also a member and had been past president of the Milton Century Club and had held many offices in the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reed is preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Clara Reed; a son, Ralph Allen Reed; two brothers, George Bryan and Ransford Bryan; and two sisters, Florence Travers and Bertie Pepper.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, O. Blake and Donna Reed of Milton; four grandchildren, George Reed, Christine Reed, Danelle Reed and Samantha Reed; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea Reed, Tyler Reed, Conner Haxton and Victoria Haxton; and a former daughter-in-law, Nancy Reed of Milton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be in Odd Fellow Cemetery, Milton. The Rev. Randy Booth will officiate.
Contributions are suggested to Goshen U.M. Church, 103 Mulberry St., Milton DE 19968.
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John L. Fisher,
retired custodian
John L. Fisher, 75, of Lewes, passed away peacefully surround by his loving family Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at home.
Mr. Fisher was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Millsboro, the son of the late Loran Hickman and Catherine Fisher. John was a veteran of Korea, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Fisher was a retired custodian in the Cape Henlopen School District working in the Rehoboth Junior High School building before retiring in 1990. He also was an avid fisherman where he enjoyed fishing off the pier at Cape Henlopen State Park.
He is survived by his wife and loving companion of 49 years, Faith Fisher; two sons, Paul and his wife Susan Fisher of Hamburg, N.Y. and John Fisher Jr. of Lewes; two daughters, Karen Short and her husband Charles of Georgetown and Lynn Hunter and her husband Gary of Milford; a sister, Geraldine Pleasanton of Boynton Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Corry Hunter, Aimee Fisher, Brian Sherman, Tyler Short and Megan Short.
Services and burial will be private. Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services.
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Donald A. Kirchman,
retired from GM
Donald A. Kirchman, 79, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, surrounded by her family.
Donald was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., to the late Carl and Ann Their Kirchman. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from General Motors in Wilmington in 1985 after 25 years of service.
He was a member of Rehoboth Beach VFW Post 7447, the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge and enjoyed being the post Chaplain for American Legion Post 5 in Rehoboth Beach. He enjoyed singing and dancing at the American Legion and going to the casino with his wife.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Veronica Zimniuch Kirchman; a daughter, Dawn, and her husband Kelly McKeown; and three grandchildren, Heather, Katie and Sean McKeown; two stepdaughters, JoAnn and Annette Vitullo; one brother, John Kirchman and his wife, Irma; a sister, Laura Uslowski.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis St. Claire Kirchman.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 8, at the Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St., Linwood, Pa., where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery.
Donations are suggested to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947.
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Paul R. Weik Sr.,
sheet metal worker
Paul R. Weik Sr., 71, of Newark, and Rehoboth Beach, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006.
Mr. Weik was a veteran of the United States Army. He was retired from Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #19. A native of Delawarean, Mr. Weik was born in Wilmington.
Mr. Weik was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Hannah Shields Weik; brothers, Howard and Carl “Pat” Weik; and sister, Mary DeStafney.
He is survived by two children, Virginia A. Jones, of Delaware City, and Paul R. Weik Jr., of Rehoboth Beach; two grandchildren, Leighann and Daniel Jones, both of Delaware City; a brother and his wife, James and Esther Weik, of Newark; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
A Mass was offered at St. Anthony’s Church, Wilmington, with burial in All Saints Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713. Arrangements by Corleto-Latina Funeral Home.
Concepcion F. Deloredo,
retired from Draper
Concepcion F. Deloredo, 85, of Milton, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md.
Ms. Deloredo was a laborer for Draper Canning Co., retiring several years ago.
She enjoyed gardening and cooking, and attended St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Georgetown.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and a daughter, Juana de LaCruz, in November 2002.
She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Tomas Herrera; four children, Prudencio Peres of Michigan, Ester Casanoba of McAllen, Texas, Lauro Peres of Houston, Texas and José Angel of Wilmington; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services.
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Carole B. Kilpatrick,
Beebe X-ray chief
Carole B. Kilpatrick, 47, of Port Orange, Fla., and formerly of Lewes and Wilmington, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, at Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, la. Continued from page 105
Mrs. Kilpatrick was born in Wilmington and had lived in Port Orange since 1995 when she moved from Lewes. She graduated from Padua Academy in Wilmington and went to Salisbury State University, where she earned a degree as an X-ray technician.
She went to work for Beebe Medical Center in Lewes and later became the head of the X-ray department. In Florida, she was the X-ray technician for the Orthopedic Clinic of Daytona Beach.
She also helped run the family business, Port Orange Florist. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Port Orange.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Philip Sr.; her son, Philip Jr. of Port Orange; her parents, William and Carolann Whitlock of Port Orange; her brother, Jeff Whitlock of Port Orange; and two sisters, Barbara Crosby and Susan Bennett, both of Port Orange.
She will be dearly missed and was loved by all.
In lieu of other remembrances, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 1101 N. Lake Destiny Road, Suite 415, Maitland, FL 32751.
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William W. Ellsworth III,
Georgetown mechanic
William W. Ellsworth III, 64, of Georgetown died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
Mr. Ellsworth was born in Wilmington, son of the late William W. Jr. and Mildred Jo (McCarter) Ellsworth.
He was a mechanic for the past six years at Boulevard Ford in Georgetown.
Mr. Ellsworth enjoyed NASCAR, hotrods and cruise-ins, and most of all his family, friends and especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Irene V. (Matthews) Ellsworth; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William W. IV and Sharon Ellsworth of Georgetown, Walter “Allen” and Tracy Ellsworth of Laurel and Jesse Edward Cramier of Michigan; two daughters and a son-in-law, Kimberly Jo and Dean Elliott of Laurel and Lisa Hope Ruark of Georgetown; two sisters, Cathy McCarty of Millville, N.J., and JoAnn Giles of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, Robert Wayne Ellsworth of Georgetown and Joseph Larry Ellsworth of Wilmington; and 14 grandchildren, Mark Ruark, Steven Burroughs, Dustin Elliott, Nikki Elliott, Heather Ellsworth, Justin Ellsworth, Matthew Adams, Christian Ellsworth, Kasey Ellsworth, Taegan Elliot, David Cramier, Mandy Cramier, Jared Cramier and Jeremiah Cramier.
Services were held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, with burial in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
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Lottie Mae Tyndall,
retired steam presser
Lottie Mae Tyndall, 93, of Milton, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home, Millsboro.
Mrs. Tyndall was born in Milton, daughter of the late Willard Henry and Mary Marvel Donovan.
She had played basketball while a student at the former Milton High School.
She was a steam presser for many years at a shirt factory and also helped with the family owned and operated Tyndall’s Flying A Gas Station in Milton. She was also a caregiver for the late Julia Pettyjohn.
Mrs. Tyndall was a member of Goshen United Methodist Church and Midland Grange No. 27.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Marsh Tyndall; two sons, Lloyd Tyndall and Willard Tyndall; a brother, David Donovan.
She is survived by two daughters-in-law, Ruth Tyndall of Millsboro and Jeannie Brittingham of Milford; four grandchildren, Lloyd “Sonny” Tyndall III and his wife Joan of Georgetown, Gregg A. Tyndall and his wife Susan of Milton, Tracy E. Tyndall and his fiancée Kelly Conoway, both of Milton and William L. “Bill” Tyndall and his fiancée Susan Davis, both of Milton; and eight great-grandchildren, Shaun Tyndall, Julia Tyndall, Dalton Tyndall, Bethany Rose Tyndall, Taylor Morgan Tyndall, Sommer Paige Tyndall, William Hunter Tyndall and Kristine Davis.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Larry Pritchett will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
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Estella Mae Conquest,
worked poultry industry
Estella Mae Conquest, 76, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, in her home.
Ms. Conquest was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Accomack County, Va., daughter of the late George and Addie Conquest.
She was educated in the public schools in Accomack, and later moved to Millsboro.
She was employed in the poultry industry until her retirement from Showell Farms in 1991.
Ms. Conquest was a devoted and faithful member of the Pentecostal Prayer Room Holiness Church until her illness.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Allen Conquest; a daughter, Shirley Elizabeth Jackson; three brothers, Major White, John Conquest and James Conquest; and two sisters, Carrie Wilson and Janie Hall.
She is survived by her cherished companion of 53 years, Raymond A. Hood; three sons, John Edward Young of Washington, D.C., Roger and Ruth Conquest of Millsboro and Marcus and Paulette Conquest of Dover; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Doretta and Donald Hitchens of Millsboro, Kathleen and William Bowen of Millsboro, Doreen Conquest of Ellendale, Claretta and Billy Jackson of Millsboro, Jeanette Conquest-Davis and Peter Davis of Dover, and Patricia and Rufus Jones of Millsboro; a son-in-law, Ronnie Jackson of Millsboro; and a brother-in-law, Burless Hall Sr. of Millsboro; 34 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a special great-great-grandson, Daykhi Carey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, in Second St. John Baptist Church, Millsboro, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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Kathleen Kollock,
DAR member
Kathleen Kollock, 90, of Millsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md.
She was the daughter of the late William Sr. and Stella West Chandler.
Mrs. Kollock had been a real estate agent, member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, past president of the WSCS, and a very proud mother grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family very much. She was also a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Dagsboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Sr., in 2000; a brother, William Chandler Jr.; and a great-grandson, Gage Kollock.
She is survived by her sons, Joseph Jr. and Connie Kollock of Millsboro and William and Zola Kollock of St. Petersburg, Fla.; her grandchildren: Joseph A. Kollock III and his wife Lisa, James A. Kollock and his wife Kim, Mia Turtle and her husband Jesse; and her great-grandchildren, Alaena, Kristina, Jason, Gunner, Colt, Brie Kollock, Zoe and Owen Turtle.
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial in Prince Georges Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Contributions are suggested to Bethel United Methodist Church PO box 147 Dagsboro, DE 19939.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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Delbert W. Simpson Sr.,
carpenter, mechanic
Delbert Wilson Simpson Sr., 68, of Dover, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, in his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Simpson was born May 18, 1938, in Dover, son of the late W.B. Simpson and Mary (Wilson) Simpson.
He was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, class of 1956. Mr. Simpson served in the Delaware National Guard.
He spent his working career as a carpenter/mechanic in the Delaware area. Mr. Simpson enjoyed his retirement - fishing, woodworking, and collecting and shooting firearms. He loved to be with family and taught his children and family the use of firearms and target shooting. He was gifted with the art of conversation and loved visits from family and friends to share stories and advice.
His greatest joys and accomplishments were his children and grandchildren. He is survived by a son, Del Simpson Jr. of Wyoming; a daughter, Laura Anne Simpson and her fiancé, John M. Stevens of Hartly; his companion, Jean Gunnells of Dover; two sisters, Jane Bethard and her husband, Ken, and Mary Ann Teller, all of Camden; a brother, George Simpson of Rehoboth Beach; two grandchildren, Del Simpson III and Brittany Simpson of Hopwood, Pa.; a cousin Joseph Simpson; and several nieces and nephews and an extended family of friends.
Services were held in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with burial private.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901; or The National Rifle Association Foundation, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
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Jean Allmond Johns,
retired nurse
Jean Allmond Johns, 63, a mother, grandmother and nurse, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, of leukemia at her home in Millsboro. Ms. Johns is a former resident of Bel Air, Md. and Melbourne, Fla.
Ms. Johns was born in Wilmington, to Charles and Margaret Allmond July 15, 1943. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and married Michael C. Johns in 1960. Ms. Johns graduated at the top of her nursing class in 1977 and worked for many years in maternity wards of hospitals in Maryland, Florida and Delaware.
Children were the great joy of her life and her love and concern will be remembered by her former patients as well as her children and grandchildren. Jean was a kind and gentle woman who harbored a great hatred for all vegetables.
Ms. Johns is survived by three sons, Michael Allmond Johns of Cocoa Beach, Fla., David Charles Johns of Elkridge, Md., and Daniel Foster Johns of Melbourne, Fla.; and seven grandchildren.
Services for Ms. Johns will be Friday, Sept. 1, at 1:30 p.m., at McCrery Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington (Rt. 202, south of Silverside Rd.) where friends may call 1 hour prior. Interment will be in Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th St. Suite 209, Wilmington DE. 19801
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R. Allen White,
drilling co. owner
R. Allen White, 61, of Milton, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Bayhealth at Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. White was born in Milford, the son of the late Paul E. White Sr. and Delema Workman White of Lincoln. Along with his brother, he owned White Drilling Corp.
He was a member of Milford Elks Lodge and past member of the Delaware Water Well Association. He enjoyed cooking and baking cakes.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul E. White Jr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Beverly White; two sons, R. Allen White Jr. and his wife Robin of Milton and Brian White and his wife Lisa of Lewes; a daughter, Dee Dee Dickerson and her husband Keith of Seaford;; five grandchildren, A.J. White, Renee White, Trevor Reed, Brandon White and Alex White; a brother, Roy E. White of Milford; a sister, Phyllis L. Williamson of Seaford; and his dogs, May and Mindy.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. Tenth St., Suite 1002, Wilmington DE 19801.
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Charles R. Pusey,
division supervisor
Charles R. Pusey, 78, of Bridgeville, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2006 at the Lewes Convalescent Center in Lewes.
He was born in Laurel to the late Raymond and Catherine (Boyce) Pusey.
Mr. Pusey had formerly worked as a supervisor of the paint division for Nanticoke Homes.
Prior to this time, he owned and operated his own paint contracting company. He was the former president of the local Men’s Club in Bridgeville, was a great NASCAR fan and an avid water fowl hunter.
For many years he performed a one man comedy act for the Bridgeville Lions Club, often packing the house.
He was a WW II Army veteran serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater as a marksman.
Mr. Pusey is survived by his wife, Mildred B. Pusey of Bridgeville; his son, Gary Pusey of Bridgeville; his daughter, Lynn Wajda and her husband Michael of Milton; two sisters, Josephine Waller and her husband Frank and Doris Jane Conaway and her husband Ronnie all of Laurel; three granddaughters, Lori Fowler and her husband Craig, and Ashley Ellingsworth both of Maine, and Jennifer Pusey of Milford; a grandson, Colby Pusey of Bridgeville; step-grandson, John Wajda and wife, Amy of West Virginia; and two step great grandchildren, Mitchell and Zachary Wajda, both of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1, at the Union United Methodist Church, Corner of Market & Laws Sts., Bridgeville, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Rev. Gary Tulak and Rev. Dale Brown will officiate. Burial will follow at Bridgeville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Union United Methodist Church, 211 Market St, Bridgeville, DE 19933 or Bridgeville Fire Department, P.O. 727, Bridgeville, DE 19933.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, Bridgeville.
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Wendy L. Longfellow,
Georgetown homemaker
Wendy L. Longfellow, 35, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at home.
Mrs. Longfellow was born in Milford on Aug. 17, 1971 to the late James Morris and Barbara Ann (Dennis) McBroom.
She was a homemaker and devoted mother and wife. She was a true mother at heart and got along with everyone. Wendy loved being around her family and friends. She was an avid football fan and really liked the Miami Dolphins. She was also an avid NASCAR fan and liked Kevin Harvick and Dale Earnhardt Sr.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Longfellow; two sons, Kirk Anthony Bartholomew Jr., Hope Morrise Longfellow and Taylor Brittany Longfellow; a brother, William J. Willey Sr. and a sister, Donna Elliott.
Services were held at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Frankford, with burial in Truitt Cemetery, Powellville, Md.
Contributions are suggested to the Longfellow family, c/o Joseph Longfellow Jr., Melson Funeral Services, P.O. Box 100, Frankford DE 19945.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
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William E. Myers,
truck driver
William E. Myers, 73, of Lewes, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mr. Myers was born in Cranberry, Pa., the son of the late Edward and Mary Myers.
He was a truck driver for Kaye’s Construction and an over the road trucker. He enjoyed gardening and building furniture.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara Myers; three children, Carle Myers of Lewes, Clara Lynch of Lincoln and Dorothy Myers of Milton; his grandchildren, Jennifer Hart, Richard Hart, Joshua Myers, Jeramey Lynch, Kasey Lynch and Scott Myers; a great-granddaughter, Chaeli Rose; his brothers, Ira Myers of Ohio and Melvin Myers of Melbourne, Fla.; and a sister, Dorothy Bashline of Knox, Pa.
Services were private.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.
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John Fay Maple,
retired civil servant
John Fay Maple, 75, of Magnolia, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at his residence.
Mr. Maple was born in Watervaliet, NY, son of the late Fay and Yvonne (Couture) Maple. He was a retired Navy and Civil Service employee working in food service and supply management. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. He moved to the Magnolia area about 25 years ago from Cape Charles, Va. Mr. Maple was a member of the American Legion Post 3 in Milford the U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve.
He served 20 years in Civil Service. He developed and owned a landscaping service where he worked until his retirement in 1994.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Faye M. Maple; two sons, Christopher J. Maple and his wife Colette, of New Bern, N.C. and David F. Maple and his wife Shelby, Ocala, Fla.; a daughter, Elisa A. Maple of Pueblo, Colo.; a stepson, John M. West of Rehoboth Beach; two stepdaughters, Lisa M. Davidson of Milton and Kathleen L. Shifflette of Dallas, Ga.; two sisters, Loretta Tarasewich of Clifton Park, N.Y. and Elsie Schneider of Brunswick, N.Y; one brother, Joey Maple of Mechanicsville, N.Y; six grandchildren, Shawn Moore, Kristin B. Shifflette, Margaret E. Maple, Bryn Maple, Connor Maple, and Kate Maple; and one great grandson: Shawn P. Moore II.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 1, at Midway Assembly of God Church, Highway One, Lewes, with Pastor Gary Ross officiating. Interment will be at Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Savannah Road, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000-A, Boone, NC 28607 or the International Association of Christians & Jews, P.O. Box 96105, Washington, DC 20090.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.
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Callahan service
scheduled Sept. 2
A memorial service for John Callahan will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Avenue, Milford.
Pastor John Rainey will officiate.
Mr. Callahan passed away Thursday, Aug. 24.
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