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Lawrence Smart,
retired stocker
Lawrence Smart, 88, of Selbyville and formerly of Long Island, N.Y., died at home, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. He was born in Sardis, Ga., the son of the late Henry “Doc” and Anna Belle Mobley Smart.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorraine Smart, in 2005; three brothers, Henry, Thomas and James; and one sister, Anne.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Fannie O. Smart; four sons, Jerry L. Thomas and his wife Carmelita of Brooklyn, N.Y., Christopher L. Thomas and his wife Charlene of Winter Haven, Fla., William G. Thomas of North Babylon, N.Y., and Michael K. Thomas of Bay Shore, N.Y.; five daughters, Christine S. Calhoun of Colonial Heights, Va., Claudette L. Brantley of Lindenhurst, N.J., Alice E. Morris of Richmond, Va., Cynthia D. Thomas of Bay Shore, N.Y., and Patricia A. Kearse and her husband, Bradley, of Dagsboro; 20 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
He was a stocker for the warehouses of Daving Paper Co., retiring in 1985 after 27 years of service. He was active in the Baptist church, first serving at Fellowship Baptist Church in New York, where he taught Sunday School and served as a deacon. After moving to Delaware, he became a deacon at St. John’s Second Baptist Church. He loved fishing and gardening. He was “king of the hot crabcake” and immensely devoted to his family. He was a good provider, an excellent father and a great man.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at St. John’s Second Baptist Church, Millsboro. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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Irma M. Smith,
healthcare aide
Irma M. Smith, 69, of Selbyville, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy V. and Maude Wilkins Timmons; her husband, Mack C. Smith in 1999; a brother, Vaughn R. Timmons; and a sister, Paula Bare.
She is survived by her sons, Mack K. Smith and wife Joan of Millsboro, Timothy K. Smith and wife Mary Gale of Gumboro, Richard Smith of Millsboro, Roy V. Smith and wife Sarah of Selbyville; a daughter, Debbie L. Smith of Millsboro; a brother, Leroy Timmons of Selbyville; sisters, Betty Bertrand of Florida and Shirley Koloski of Cambridge, Md.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was a self-employed healthcare aide.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call two hours prior.
Pastor Dave Kaiser will officiate. Interment will be at Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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Armond J. Marroni,
retired fire captain
Armond J. Marroni, 76, husband of 52 years to Louise B. Meriggi of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in St. Francis Hospital.
Mr. Marroni retired as captain of the Wilmington Fire Department in 1983 after 28 years of service. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a volunteer at St. Anthony in the Hills.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Marroni is survived by his sister, Ida Jones, of Wilmington; his brother, Carmen and his wife, Judy, of Ohio; four nieces, Brenda and her husband John Ehliers, Lynda R. Maloney and Maria Rendina, both of Rehoboth Beach, and Aleta Rendina Levine, of Hockessin; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th and Dupont streets, Wilmington, followed by interment in Cathedral Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to HCR Manorcare at Pike Creek.
For more information, contact Corleto-Latina Funeral Home.
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Donald Fadeley,
retired funeral director
Donald Fadeley, 91, a retired funeral director and former well-known resident of Frederick, Md., passed away peacefully, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, at his home in Millsboro.
Born in Perryville, Md., Sept. 8, 1915, Mr. Fadeley was a son of the late Henry M. and Ida Mae Mahan Fadeley. He was a graduate of Perryville High School, served honorably with the armed forces during World War II, and was a graduate of Eckels College of Mortuary Science at Philadelphia in 1948. He began employment with M. R. Etchison & Son in 1948 and became a partner of Smith, Fadeley, Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, P.A., in August 1971. He retired after 40 years of service to the Frederick community. Don was very active, living life to the fullest, always young at heart. He was a duck carver, loved to travel, loved dancing, boating, playing sax, golfing, gardening, playing cards and games and coin collecting. Don was a kind, gentle soul who touched the lives of countless people, both through his professional career and his personal life. He was a member of Columbia Lodge 58, A. F. and A. M., Frederick; the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2510 and the Oak Orchard American Legion.
Don is survived by his wife of 11 years, Phyllis Webb-Fadeley (nee Irelan); two daughters, Susan Frets and husband, Ricci Frets, of Morgantown, N.C., and Kathy Kermerait and husband, Mark Kermerait, of Bostle, N.C.; three grandchildren, Brian Flowers, Donald Flowers and Sasha Kermerait; stepdaughter, Lisa Trusty, of Lewes; four step-grandchildren, Kara, Jenna, Lex and Mark Trusty; his brother, William Fadeley, of Palm Bay, Fla.; a sisContinued from page 13
ter, Eleanor Fears, also of Palm Bay and Havre de Grace, Md.; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Edna Heim Fadeley, the loving mother of two of his daughters; and by a brother, Vernon Fadeley.
Funeral memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Etchison Memorial Chapel of the Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, Md. The Rev. Burnis D. Barrett, a Baptist pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Md.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 201 A. West DuPont Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966.
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Elizabeth Ann Maichle,
college retiree
Elizabeth Ann Maichle, 93, of New Castle passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, following a brief battle with cancer.
Elizabeth was born in Wilmington, the daughter of Sarah and Bennett Getshall and the stepdaughter of William O’Connor. Her husband, Harry J. Maichle, died in 1972.
Elizabeth worked for Wilmington College for 20 years, retiring at the age of 77. She is remembered for her devotion and hard work to raise a large family. She enjoyed hosting family holidays and events.
She was also predeceased by five of her children - Ralph Maichle, Harry Maichle, Marie Thorp, Catherine Davidson and Paul Maichle. She is survived by six sons - John Maichle of Hacks Point, Md., James Maichle of New Castle, Francis Maichle of New Castle, Thomas Maichle of Hockessin, Richard Maichle and wife Bonnie of Claymont, Robert Maichle and wife Lisa of New Castle; and a daughter-in-law, Katherine Maichle of Rehoboth Beach; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 801 N. Dupont Blvd., New Castle. Friends may call beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
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Carleton Mackall Young,
“Granddad”
Carleton Mackall Young, 67, of Angie, La., died at home Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2007. He was born on Jan. 12, 1940, in Elkton, Md.
He is survived by his companion, Beverly Whitworth; his daughter, Kathryn Sue Young Houck and her husband, Louis Spencer Houck; their two sons, George Spencer and Brooks Mackall; his son, Frank Mackall Young and his wife, Eileen Bridget Young; and their six children, Allison Marie, John Mackall, Christopher Carleton, Sara Rose, Samuel Patrick and Benjamin Joseph.
Carleton grew up in Angie, La., and spent his childhood summers at his family’s cottage on Lewes Beach. After attending Louisiana State University, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. Following his honorable discharge, he was involved in the surveying layout of several major interstate highway projects, including the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, and the 19-mile section of Interstate 10 across the Atchafalaya Swamp while working for Brown & Root.
In 1973, he and his family moved to Lewes Beach, where he and a friend started Delaware Bay Launch Service. The company transported supplies and personnel to ships in the Delaware Bay and “to wherever there was 42 inches of water and a nickel.” In 1989, just prior to his retirement, he began construction of the first dry-stack marina in Delaware. Following his retirement in 1991, he owned and operated The Yard Man in Loreauville, La., and also skippered a variety of vessels to many interesting ports, including the Caribbean Islands, Maine and Los Angeles.
In his younger years, he was an avid sailor, helping to build wooden sailfish in Lewes, where he raced Boat No. 2. He also enjoyed water-skiing, scuba diving, and duck hunting. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling the United States, especially if it involved searching for gold in a warm place, and working on his property in Louisiana.
Although an experienced and accomplished mariner and successful in a variety of businesses, he was proudest of his status as Granddad.
Nothing captured his interest more fully or made him smile wider than his eight grandchildren. He loved them all dearly and thoroughly enjoyed watching their scholastic, athletic and personal accomplishments as they grew.
A graveside service will be held in Hammond, La., Tuesday, Feb. 27. A memorial service will be held in Lewes at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4, where friends may call one hour earlier. The family suggest contributions to the American Heart Association.
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Douglas W. Brockway,
insurance broker
Douglas W. Brockway, 64, of Lewes, died of cancer at home surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. He was a retired insurance broker for Metropolitan for more than 40 years and owned and operated T-Tops for Boats in Lewes. Doug enjoyed his family and grandchildren as well as fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard, and his son, Douglas Brockway. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Brockway Williams; a daughter, Missy Walls and her husband, John; two sons, Matthew and Jeremy Brockway; a brother, the Rev. Richard Brockway and his wife, Donya; three grandchildren, Sarah, Zacariah and Jedediah; his special friend, June Betts; and many cousins and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Long Neck chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road, Millsboro.
Interment will be in Henlopen Memorial Park Cemetery near Milton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Doug’s name to the Long Island Teen Challenge, P.O. Box 1155, West Babylon, NY 11704.
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John W. Drummond,
retired chief custodian
John W. Drummond, 86, of Lewes, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center after a long illness.
Mr. Drummond was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Accomack, Va., son of the late John W. Sr. and Beatrice Young Drummond.
He moved to Delaware more than 60 years ago, making that his home.
Mr. Drummond served two years in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged.
He retired from Cape Henlopen School District Richard A. Shields Elementary School as chief custodian.
Before his health began to fail, he was an avid gardener. He took a lot of pride in his garden and enjoyed sharing the vegetables he grew with others.
He was a longtime member of Christ’s Church in Harbeson. He was also a member of the Millsboro Veteran’s of Foreign Wars post.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Viola, in 1991.
He is survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Daisey Mae and Howard J. Wright Jr. of Lewes; a sister, Dorothy White of Lewes; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Services were held in Christ’s Church, Harbeson.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.
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Janet Louise Simonson,
Roller Derby pro
Janet Louise Simonson, 75, formerly of Port Jervis, N.Y., died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, after a long, courageous fight with respiratory disease.
The daughter of the late Valentine and Louise Braun, Mrs. Simonson was born in Manhattan, N.Y. in 1931.
Jan’s life led her down many paths from early TV productions like the “Rudie Kazoodie Show” in the 1950s, professional Roller Derby (all 4’10” of her) and public relations for Madison Square Gardens to owning Jan’s Pet Shop and several other businesses in Port Jervis with her husband, Bob.
But first and foremost Janet was a loving wife, mother, friend and grandmother.
A staunch supporter of Port Jervis Wrestling, she oversaw the Mat Maids for many years; she was Cub Scout den mother and a loyal member of the Orange County Democratic Party. Some of her best memories were traveling the country in her RV with her husband and best friends Bob and Ellie Habig and Stephanie and Alan Tooley. From watching the Banach Boys win their Olympic golds in L.A. to the Grand Ol’ Opry, she got to travel most of this country and loved every minute of it. In retirement she spent as much time as possible crabbing and clamming the Delaware Bay or Charlette Bay, Fla., with her children and grandchildren. Jan’s life was full.
Janet was preceded by her husband of 47 years, Robert George Simonson on Aug. 8, 2001.
She is survived by two daughters, Diane Bensley and her husband, Gary of Huguenot, N.Y. and Valerie Baker and her husband Jay of Milton; two sons, Robert Simonson of Port Jervis, N.Y. and Ron Simonson and his wife Mary of Milton; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life was held at Short Funeral Services, Milton, with burial private.
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Paul A. Lee,
computer programmer
Paul A. “June” Lee, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Wilmington, Paul was the son of the late Paul A. Sr. and Claire (Gonnelly) Lee; and brother of the late John E. Lee, who predeceased him in 2004.
A graduate of Wilmington High School, he served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Later, he attended the University of Delaware and studied engineering. He was employed as chief computer programmer at Autotote Systems, Inc. in Newark, retiring in the 1990s after many years of service. His interests included collecting model trains, trolleys and antique toys, and he enjoyed frequenting flea markets and model train shows. In his youth, he raced stock cars.
Paul will be dearly missed by his daughter, Deborah L. Dubroff, of Lewes; his sister, Claire DiStefano, of Rehoboth Beach; 15 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were held at Mealey Funeral Home, Wilmington, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, PO Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969.
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Dallas Troy Wright,
truck driver
Dallas Troy Wright, 39, of Millsboro, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at home.
Dallas was a member of the Nanticoke Indian Association. He enjoyed motorcycles, tractors, hunting, hot rods, old cars and most importantly his family. He was a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Israel United Methodist Church in Lewes.
He was preceded in death by Harry and Delilah Norwood.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Joyce and Sam “Papa Bear” Shockley of Milford; his father, Dallas Wright of Millsboro; his fiancée, Tonoa Harmon of Millsboro; his sons, Austin Wright and Gerald Harmon; his daughters, Cheyenne Wright and Natalee Milburn; a goddaughter, Rhiannia Norwood; his brothers, Michael Wright of Seaford and Tyler Wright of Millsboro; two grandchildren, Jeremiah Harmon Bosley and Gabryele Carter; his nieces Aliyah and Deja and his nephew Kaelan.
Services will be held at noon, Friday, March 2 at the 1st Seventh Day Adventist Church in Millsboro, where friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon. Pastor Colby Matlock and Rev. Thomas Johnson will officiate. Interment will be held at Israel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Lewes. Contributions may be made to the Dallas Troy Wright Fund c/o PNC Bank, PO Box 507, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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David E. Munchel,
HVAC retiree, captain
David Eugene Munchel, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, while fighting lymphoma, entering peacefully into heaven at his home in Millsboro, with his loving wife of 42 years, Sandra L. Miller Munchel, at his side.
A native of York, Pa., Dave was born Feb. 21, 1940, the son of the late Charles and Esther Crouse Munchel.
A 1958 graduate of York High School, Dave was previously employed at Shipley as a draftsman and by Lamb Engineering and Bortner Brothers.
He then established the companies Climatech Corp. and Export Aire Corp., working in Saudi Arabia with Tamimi and Fuoad.
Upon his return to the United States, he was self-employed at Munchel Brothers’ HVAC and retired from there in 2002.
He also taught HVAC at York County Vo-Tech adult education. Captain Dave graduated from Del Tech boat captain’s school in 2002. He was a member of the Girard AA.
A volunteer Inland Bays monitor for the UD College of Marine Studies Sea Grant, “Conservation Dave” presented his love of the water to several of his grandchildren’s classes in the Central York School District.
The smell of Dad’s cigar and the adventures on the boat “Why?” will be sadly missed by his daughters, Stacey and her companion Scott of York and Steph and companion Keith of York.
Pappaw, his love for fishing, the water and teaching will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Ashley, Destiney, Scott, Cody, Nathan and Carli, and the efforts of Conservation Dave will be continued by his great-grandson, Kaden, all of York.
Dave is also survived by his brothers, Al Munchel and wife Nancy of York and Charles “Chuch” Munchel of New Freedom, Pa.; his sisters, Romaine Polocastro of Fort Louden, Pa. and Mary Mendoza and husband Diego Jr. of York. His many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews will miss his fun-loving ways and his great love of children.
There will be a viewing from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home and Crematorium, 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 24, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2935 Kingston Rd., York, with the Rev. Louis Petruna as celebrant.
Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to Southern Delaware Hospice, 20167 The Circle, Georgetown DE 19947.
Joseph S. Pennell,
hunter, fisherman
Joseph S. Pennell, 50, of Oak Orchard, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at home.
He was the son of the late Francis and Margaret Anderson Pennell.
He is survived by his wife, Carla Johnson-Pennell of Oak Orchard; two friends, Pam Conaway of Oak Orchard and Cheryl Wooten of Georgetown; sons, Joe Pennell III of Selbyville and Jason Pennell of Millsboro; daughters, Jacki Hammond and husband Timothy of Laurel and Wiley Covington and husband Steven of Millsboro; a brother, Frankie Pennell of North Carolina; sisters, Kathy Green and Pat Allen of North Carolina; and grandchildren Jacob, Jared, Justin, Jonathan, Stevie and Shelby.
Joseph enjoyed working in the yard, hunting, fishing, and building things.
Services will be held Friday, Feb. 23, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call two hours prior. The Rev. Rob Townsend will officiate.
Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Heffer Fund c/o Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Dolores N. McCormick,
Rehoboth homemaker
Dolores Naughton McCormick, 79, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. McCormick was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Aug. 10, 1928, daughter of the late John and Gertrude McDonough Naughton.
Mrs. McCormick is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Charles J. McCormick; two devoted daughters, Cynthia M. McCormick of Pittsburgh, and Pamela M. Burger and her husband Harvey Klupt of Columbia, Md. and Lewes; a sister, Mary Louise Foley and her husband Jack of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel streets, Rehoboth Beach, at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23; the Rev. Raymond Forrester will be the celebrant. Interment will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Anna Brittingham,
co-owned Milton farm
Anna Marie Pettyjohn Brittingham, 87, of Milton, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at Lewes Convalescent Center, Lewes.
Marie was born in Harbeson, the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Anna Davidson Pettyjohn.
She was a faithful and loving wife who devoted countless hours of hard work to assisting her husband on their farm in Milton.
She always desired to look her best and be nicely dressed.
She was a member of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church and its Women Society of Christian Service group. She graduated from Milton High School and played the violin. She loved music and many years ago was involved with the Hollymount Home Demonstration Club.
In addition to her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, David S. Brittingham; a grandson, David W. LeGates; two sons-in-law, Joe N. Callaway and John W. Legates; and her siblings.
She is survived by her daughters, Norma Callaway and Carol LeGates, both of Milton; a granddaughter, Dawn Adams and her husband Kevin of Chesapeake, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Danielle M., Derek C., and Marissa N. LeGates and Quinn and Casey Adams; and a brother-in-law, Lorain Wilkins of Milford.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services.
Florence C. Morris,
retired state worker
Florence C. Morris, 79, of Millsboro, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at home.
Florence was a member of the Millsboro Wesleyan Church. She was a retired state employee retiring from Stockley Center in 1987. She loved her flowers, doing yard work, and RV-ing. She kept a daily diary. Florence was past president of the Possum Point Civic Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover C. and Mary H. Truitt Callaway; and her husband, Walter A. Morris, in 1999.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Morris and his wife Brenda of Millsboro, Wayne A. Morris, and his wife Peggy of Millsboro and Terry L. Morris and his wife Carol A. of Millsboro; a brother, Joe Callaway of Salisbury, Md.; her grandchildren, Greg Morris, Dean Morris, Hester Atkins, Jennifer Morris, Dusty Graham, Kim Kirby, Charley Simpson, and Rachel Morris; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services were Feb. 20 at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Burial was in Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro.
Kenneth Hammerschmidt,
local entertainer
Kenneth Russell Hammerschmidt, 61, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in North Wales, Pa., Kennie Russell was a vivacious entertainer who performed for more than 35 years.
Many of his shows, billed as Kennie Russell and Company, were fundraisers at Cloud 9 in Rehoboth Beach. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his fundraising efforts and was active in many community initiatives, including SCAC and CAMP Rehoboth.
He is survived by his partner of more than 25 years, Brian McCrossen of Rehoboth Beach, and their faithful dog Oscar. He is also survived by his brother, Harry Hammerschmidt, and his sister, Pat Fondi, both of Pennsylvania; and his sister, Nancy DeCarma of Florida.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Grace, of Pennsylvania.
Kennie was well-known and loved. He will be remembered by many for introducing drag performance to Cloud 9, and continuing that tradition in benefits and charitable events for more than a decade.
He worked in many local restaurants and shops, including the Lighthouse Restaurant in Lewes, Harlow’s in Rehoboth Beach and Magnet Junction in Penny Lane Mall. He and Brian also opened their own business, Talk of the Town, in 1996 in Gingerbread Square.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 19, in Pennysylvania.
A celebration of Kennie’s life will be hosted by his friends and loved ones, 3-6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 4, at Cloud 9, 234 Rehoboth Ave.
Donations in memory of Kennie will be graciously accepted during the celebration, or may be sent to 503 4th St., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Gary Mundorf,
worked at Lingo Marine
Gary Mundorf, 59, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.
He was the son of the late Grier Mundorf and Miriam Mundorf.
Mr. Mundorf worked at Lingo Marine for eight years. He loved fishing and stock car racing, NASCAR and Dirt Late Model. He also loved being on the pit crew of the Lingo Marine 55L & 99L Dirt Late Models.
He was really proud of Donald Sr. and Donald Jr. for winning the Late Model Championship.
He is survived by two sons, Jess and Jeremy Mundorf; his mother, Miriam Mundorf; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jack Mundorf and Charles and Shirley Mundorf; also two sisters and their husband, Tracy and Richard Moore and Pat and Fred Rust.
Services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions will be made to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Clarence Dale Miles,
sales representative
Clarence Dale Miles, 79, of Millsboro, formerly of Wilmington, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at home.
Mr. Miles was a retired hardware rep and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 22 of Millsboro.
He is survived by two sons, Allen Miles and his wife Sharon and Kirk Miles; three daughters, Nancy Anderson and husband Frank, Wanda Miles, Judy Casenta and husband Lenny; a brother, Glen Miles; four sisters, L. Blanche Newhouser and husband Bob, Ethel Weaver and husband Edgar, Reba McLimans and husband Bill, Wave Miller and husband Vance; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23 at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Millsboro, where friends and family may call after noon. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Clarence’s memory to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE. 19947.
Randy Ott,
gentle giant of Millsboro
Randy Ott, 48, of Millsboro, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007.
He was born Jan. 20, 1959. When the Lord created Randy Ott, he broke the mold. Those who had the pleasure of his friendship and love would agree. Randy was a simple, humble man with great character. No words could ever be appropriate to describe this wonderful man. A gentle giant! Randy loved his fellow man, no matter how rich or poor. He loved his country, his family, but most of all, he cherished the joy and love his son and wife brought to his life every day. A man who believed in never giving people any less than he would give himself, Randy will be greatly missed by so many people.
He is survived by his wife, Chrisann Ott; son, Peter Ott; mother, Doris Ott; sisters, Cindy Ellis and Sandy Ogden and her husband Richard; brothers, Gary Ott and Tom Ott; a niece, Kimberly Ogden; a nephew, Kyle Ogden and extended family.
Services and burial will be private.
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Shirley Kearney Francis,
teacher, editor
Shirley Kearney Francis died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Rehoboth Beach.
She is survived by her husband, USMC Lt. Col. (Ret.) David Francis; a son, Timothy Francis; daughters, Julie Francis and Kerry Francis Caito; five grandsons; and a sister, Joan Werner. She was deeply loved by many.
She lived a fantastically beautiful life. Smart as a whip, she did crosswords in ink in minutes. She was a teacher and scientific research editor of Marine Corps long-range studies. She remains and always will be a true trooper.
Francis was born and raised in Pittston, Pa., and graduated with a B.S. degree from the College Misericordia. She will be missed by all.
Services and interment were held. Thoughts are appreciated and contributions should go to a favorite cancer facility. Arrangements by Everly Funeral Home, Fairfax, Va.
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Ingrid Magnus Shomo,
Dover native
Ingrid Magnus Shomo, 62, of Harrisonburg, Va., passed away following a two-year battle with ALS Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ingrid was born May 22, 1944, in Dover, Del. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Harrisonburg. On Dec. 16, 1967, she married William P. Shomo of Harrisonburg.
Ingrid is survived by a sister, Sonja Exley of Newark, Del.; a brother, Eric Magnus of Rehoboth Beach, Del.; her husband of 39 years, Bill Shomo; and three sons, Porter Shomo of Ashburn, Daniel Shomo of Falls Church and Hunter Shomo of Richmond.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, in Emmanuel Episcopal Church. There will be a reception in the church following the service.
Private burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery.
The family requests donations be made to either ALS Association of DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Place, Rockville, MD 20855; or Rockingham Memorial Hospice, 235 Cantrell Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
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Isidore Finocchiaro,
painter
Isidore (Izzy) John Finocchiaro, 66, of Oceanside, Calif., died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.
Born in Wilmington, he moved to California in 1967. John was a self-employed painter for most of his life. He loved the ocean, fishing and four-wheeling in the desert.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Finocchiaro. He is survived by his mother, Mary A. Finocchiaro, of Boothwyn, Pa.; three sons, John Blackwell, of Oceanside, David Blackwell, of Rehoboth and Mark Finocchiaro; four brothers, Joe Finocchiaro, of Wilmington, Marty Finocchiaro, of New Castle, Frank Finocchiaro, of Claymont and Michael Finocchiaro, of Claymont; three sisters, Verna Ebright and Kathleen Ranson, of Boothwyn, Pa. and Marie Powers, of Lancaster, Pa..
Services will be held in Oceanside, Calif.
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Earle Lyden Breeding,
VFW district commander
Earle Lyden Breeding, 78, of Federalsburg passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Memorial Hospital in Easton, Md.
Mr. Breeding was born July 16, 1928, in Ridgely, son of the late Earle Linsley Breeding and Ethel Agnes Robinson Breeding Workman.
He attended Federalsburg School and graduated from Hurlock High School in 1946.
Mr. Breeding served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1952. He was a life member of the Federalsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5246 and served twice as commander, 1979-1980 and 1989-1990. He was also past district commander of the VFW. As a member of the Federalsburg Jaycees, he served as president from 1963-1964. He was a member of the Nanticoke Lodge, 172, A.F. and A.M., and was a 3rd degree Mason. His other memberships included Seaford Moose Lodge and the Hurlock American Legion Post 243.
Mr. Breeding was proud to be a plank owner of the U.S.S. Salem, where he served his military duty and a charter member of the U.S.S. Salem Association. He was honored for attending every reunion from the beginning of the association in 1989.
He owned and operated Breeding’s Body Shop in Federalsburg. Other interests included restoring antique cars and collecting antique cars and tractors. He was a NASCAR fan. He enjoyed spending much of his time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Breeding Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lynne Towers Breeding, whom he married May 25, 1986; three children, Edward E. Breeding of Marydel, Del., Sue Brunner of Seaford, and Heather Kraus of Preston; four grandchildren, Christopher Breeding of Rehoboth, Adam Caldwell of Seaford, Jonathan Kraus and Hope Kraus, both of Preston; and his former wife, Annabelle Davis of Seaford.
Masonic services were held in Framptom Funeral Home, Federalsburg.
A VFW memorial service will be 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Dale Evans will officiate.
Burial will follow in Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock.
Pallbearers will be Ed Breeding, Richard Breeding, Wayne Trice, Chip Davis, Ronald Christopher, and Bobby Cordrey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Breeding and Adam Caldwell.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Christy Coale, 216 North Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632; or the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
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Patricia T. Galpin,
local artist
Patricia T. (Trundle) Galpin, 67, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in her home.
She was born March 29, 1939, in Washington, daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (Miller) Trundle.
Mrs. Galpin was an expert seamstress and crafts person. She was also an artist who worked primarily with fiber and textiles and she also painted. In her free time, she volunteered at Beebe Medical Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd L. Galpin in 1999.
She is survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Pamela H. and Robert Rubin of Poolesville, Md.; a son and a daughter-in-law, Dan and Marilyn Herbert of New Market, Md.; a grandson, Dustin Herbert; and a sister, Joanne Thorpe of Prescott Valley, Ariz.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, with Pastor Charlie Arnold officiating.
Entombment will be in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Edith Thomas Pearson,
bookkeeper
Edith Thomas Pearson, 85, of Dover died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, in her home following many months of illness.
Mrs. Pearson was born Dec. 14, 1921, in Lewes, the youngest child of the late Charles T. and Edith (Pierce) Melson.
She was a 1939 graduate of Lewes High School and attended Beacom College for Business in Wilmington. Following college, she worked as a bank teller in Wilmington and then at Fort Miles near Lewes during World War II as a bookkeeper and secretary.
Mrs. Pearson married Daniel Thomas Jr. March 13, 1943. They proudly raised two children, Daniel and Barbara.
She was a homemaker in addition to working as a secretary and bookkeeper for Southern States Petroleum in Dover. She was known as “Edie” or “Nana” to the many that came to know and love her.
Mrs. Pearson loved her family, crocheting, playing the organ and decorating ornamental dolls and bears as gifts for family and friends.
The angelic spirit of this gentle lady lives on and is treasured most by her beloved family and many friends. Her kindness and dedication to family, friends and church are revered by all.
Her childhood homes in Lewes and Rehoboth Beach gave her many fond memories.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Daniel Thomas Jr.; her sister, Elvira Smith; and longtime friends, Florence Rubinski and Beverly Evertt.
She is survived by a son, Daniel Thomas III; a daughter and a son-in-law, Barbara Thomas and Edward Martin of Dover; a brother and his family, Charles T. and Eva Melson; a nephew, C.T. Melson and his wife, Marcia and their children, Chuck and Katie of Lewes and Rehoboth; her niece, Ann West of Jacksonville, Fla.; three grandchildren and their families, Angela Thomas Jacquemin and her husband, Randy, Edward Daniel Martin, and Sandra Olivia Hatch and her husband, Clifton; two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Scott Jacquemin; longtime friends, Evelyn Bishop, Buck and Charlotte Wallace, Violet Hill, Blanche Warrington, Mickey Baker, Grace Tongue and Maxine Breasure.
Funeral services were held in Wesley United Methodist Church, Dover, with burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Wesley United Methodist Church, 209 S. State St., Dover, DE 19901.
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Matthew Lee Cannon,
siding contractor
Matthew Lee Cannon, 35, of Millsboro, passed away suddenly Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 at his home.
Mr. Cannon was a self employed exterior siding contractor. Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ches and Maggie Hudson; paternal grandparents Irving and Alice Cannon, Sr. and his brother Timothy Cannon.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Joyce Longfellow and stepfather Joseph Longfellow Sr. of Georgetown; his father, Irving Cannon Jr. and his stepmother Mary Cannon; companion and fiancée of 14 years, Donna Elliott; and a daughter, Katelyn Cannon. He is also survived by Donna Elliott’s children, Lacey and Adam Elliott of Laurel; two brothers, Irving Cannon II and his wife Vera of Maryland and Mark Cannon and his fiancée, Tammy Lathbury of Maryland; a sister, Donna Powell and her husband Christopher of Millsboro; three stepbrothers, John Longfellow of Milford, Joseph Longfellow Jr. of Gumboro and Jack Longfellow of Long Neck; a stepsister, Tina Longfellow of Connecticut; five nieces; three great-nieces; 11 nephews and two great-nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Thatcher St., where friends and family may call after noon. Interment will be in Roxana Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the funeral home in order to defray funeral expenses, Melson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 100, Frankford, DE 19945.
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Lyndell Smith Arsenault,
retired teacher
Lyndell Smith Arsenault, of Rehoboth Beach and Portland, Maine, died peacefully Dec. 20, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Arsenault was born March 1, 1908, in Brewer, Maine. She was the youngest daughter of Arthur Burlington and Charlotte Robinson Smith. She was the last surviving granddaughter of Capt. Leonard Burlington Smith, U.S. Consul General of Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Dutch West Indies.
She was a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono, a member of Phi Beta Phi National Honor Sorority and an elected member of Deutsche Verein German Honor Society. She later studied at St. Joseph’s College, Portland, Maine, and the University of Maine, Presque Isle, earning an additional year of college credits in the elementary field.
Mrs. Arsenault taught high school English in Maine schools for five years. She and her family moved to Stratford, Conn., following World War II. She taught in inner-city elementary schools in Bridgeport, Conn., for 20 years. She was a member of the National Retired Teacher’s Association, the Connecticut Retired Teacher’s Association and the Women’s Literary Union of Portland, Maine.
She was a student of classic literature, a voracious reader, a wonderful storyteller, teacher and writer and an attentive listener to talk radio. She was proficient in Latin, spoke French and German and later in life learned Spanish in order to better communicate with elementary students in inner city schools.
In 1973, she and her high school sweetheart, husband John, retired to their home in Cousins Island, Yarmouth, Maine. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1985.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Arsenault Sr., and her sisters, Diane, Lucille and Thelma.
She is survived by her son, John E. (Jack) Arsenault Jr. and daughter-in-law, Patricia (Pat) of Rehoboth Beach; her grandsons, John of Laconia, N.H., James of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Joseph of Los Angeles, Calif.; her great-grandson Scott and great-granddaughter Devin of Laconia, N.H. and her niece, Gail Nichols of Portland, Maine.
Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family.
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Helen Wilkins.
retired bookkeeper
Helen Mae Moore Wilkins, 88, of Millsboro, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at Green Valley Terrace where she had resided since 2004.
She was born near Millsboro on Sept. 3, 1918, the daughter of the late Joshua Richard and Alice Jennie (Cordrey) Moore.
Helen was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church. She had been a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown for a period of time, but later transferred her membership back to Zoar where she had attended as a child.
Helen lived in Salisbury, Md. from 1943 to 1950. She worked at Diamond State Telephone Company and Chesapeake Telephone Company in Salisbury before returning to Georgetown in 1950. She worked at the office of the Attorney General from 1950 to 1955, and later worked for several local attorneys until 1961 when she began working for Megee Plumbing Company as secretary and bookkeeper. She retired from this position in 1981.
Following the tragic death of their daughter in 1969, Helen and her husband Robert became more actively involved in the work of the Mary Rebekah and IOOF lodges throughout the state of Delaware. Mrs. Wilkins became president of the Rebekah Assembly of Delaware in 1973 after serving in many other capacities throughout the state.
She remained active as long as her health permitted.
In 2002 Helen moved to Heritage at Milford and in 2004 to Green Valley Terrace in Millsboro where she died.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Robert J. Wilkins, and her daughter, Cheryl Jean Wilkins Vanderslice. In addition to her husband and daughter, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Raymond Moore of Lewes, Leroy “Pete” Moore, of Wilmington, Alton E. Moore, of Millsboro, and R. Carlton Moore of Rehoboth Beach, and two sisters, Ella M. Johnson and Grace M. Smith who had both lived in Millsboro.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, Pat Dorey, Ruth Hudson, Richard Johnson, Bob Moore, Bill Moore and Carol White, and her faithful and special friend Virginia Pepper of Georgetown.
Funeral services were held at the Watson Funeral Home, in Millsboro with burial in Union Cemetery in Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Zoar United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 24463 Gravel Hill Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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Florence C. Morris,
retired state worker
Florence C. Morris, 79, of Millsboro, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at home.
Florence was a member of the Millsboro Wesleyan Church. She was a state employee retiring from Stockey Center in 1987. She loved her flowers, doing yard work, Contnued from page 18
and RV-ing. She kept a daily diary. Florence was past president of the Possum Point Civic Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover C. and Mary H. Truitt Callaway; and her husband, Walter A. Morris, in 1999.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Morris and his wife Brenda of Millsboro, Wayne A. Morris and his wife Peggy of Millsboro and Terry L. Morris and his wife Carol A. of Millsboro; a brother, Joe Callaway of Salisbury, Md.; her grandchildren, Greg, Dean and Hester Adkins, Jennifer Morris, Dusty Graham, Kim Kirby, Charley Simpson and Rachel Morris; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Watson Funeral Home 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon. Pastor Wayne Parsons from the Millsboro Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro.
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Rose Zankowsky,
retired bookkeeper
Rose Zankowsky, 86, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007.
Rose was born and raised in Wilmington and graduated from P. S. DuPont High School, then graduated from Goldey-Beacom College. She had worked as a bookkeeper for several area businesses, most recently for Jacobs Fuel, and was a member of SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church.
After retirement, Rose and her husband moved to the Rehoboth area where they spent many happy years enjoying the sun and surf. She moved back to Wilmington approximately three years ago. Her husband of 63 years, Walter Zankowsky, died on June 23, 2004.
She is survived by three daughters, Betty Blake, Beverly Shooshan, and Joan Lewis; four grandchildren, Christopher, Alexis, Noelle, and Kimberly; and seven great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held at SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church, with interment private.
Contributions may be made in Rose’s memory to SS Peter & Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church, 1406 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809.
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David C. Moorhead Sr.,
Pipefitters member
David C. Moorhead Sr., 70, of Boothwyn, Pa., died peacefully at Crozer Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Newport News, Va., in 1936, he served in the Army during the Korean War from 1954 to 1957, where he was a demolition expert. He was a member of Local 80 Pipefitters Union in Wilmington, president of the Delaware County Beagle Club and was awarded the certificate for Outstanding Dog in the U.S.
He was a member of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church and served on the vestry and as property chairman for many years. In 1996, he received the Pennsylvania Association of Life Underwriters Humanitarian Award for Delaware & Chester counties and for the state. In July 2000, received the Daily Points of Light award which honors individuals and volunteer groups that have made a commitment to connect Americans through service to help meet critical needs in their communities, a commendation from President Clinton, Rick Santorum, Tom Ridge and Curt Weldin. Dave was awarded this honor for his tireless commitment and hours of service to not only his church, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Boothwyn, Pa., but also Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, Pa. where his contributions included serving on board of directors and leading the Spinal Cord Support Group. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Moorhead Sr. and his brother, Edward C. Moorhead Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Jaynet Baxter Moorhead; his mother, Eloise K. Moorhead, of Long Neck; his sons, David C. Moorhead Jr. and his wife Mitzie of Middletown, and Edward E. Moorhead and his wife Elizabeth of Wilmington; his daughters, Kathleen B. Shomo and her husband Barry of Boothwyn, Pa., and Sharon R. Kress and her husband James of McLean, Va.; his grandchildren, Autumn Lyn, Ryan Lee, Tommy and Allyson; and step-grandchildren Thomas, Matthew and Bryan; his niece, Lisa Ward and her family of Newark; his nephew, Edward C. Moorhead III and his family of Bainbridge, Ga.; numerous loving cousins and his extended families.
A memorial Mass was held at St. David’s Episcopal Church, with interment private. Donations in his memory may be made to Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, PO Box 3007, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA 19355.
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John Duane Mattie,
decorated veteran
John Duane Mattie, 91, of Tollhouse, Calif., died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in his sister’s home in Dagsboro.
A loving husband, incredible father and respected citizen, John was born July 23, 1915, in Beaverdale, Pa., and spent 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a highly decorated P-51 fighter pilot in World War II and the Korean War, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and two oak leaf clusters. He was also a prisoner of war in Germany for 15 months. After his military career, he served his community as a teacher in Wilmington until 1979. His retirement began when he and his wife Edna moved to California, where they lived an active life on a ranch in the Sierra foothills. He was a devout and founding member of the Infant Jesus of Prague Roman Catholic Church.
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