04/17/07

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James Bohan,
retired mail carrier
James Bohan, 78, of Lewes, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mr. Bohan was born in Prospect Park, Pa. Nov. 2, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Hulda White Bohan. He had been employed as a mail carrier by the U.S. Postal Service for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II in the area of atomic bomb testing. Mr. Bohan was a member of American Legion Post 28, Millsboro, the VFW Post 7447 of Rehoboth Beach, The AMVETS and the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge, both of Lewes. He visited these service clubs each day and the folks at these organizations were like a family to him. Mr. Bohan enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved to walk the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk in the early morning. Mr. Bohan was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth K. Bohan, in 1999; three brothers, Thomas Bohan, William Bohan and Chuck Bohan; and one sister, Ruth Barker.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and many friends from the service clubs.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Post 28, Millsboro DE 19966.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

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Doris Mae Davis,
Rehoboth Beach native
Doris Mae Webb Davis, 74, of Lewes, died Sunday, April 15, 2007, at Harbor Healthcare Center in Lewes, surrounded by her family.
Doris was born July 4, 1932, in Rehoboth Beach, daughter of the late John H. and Ruth Maise Biederman Webb.
She was a 1949 graduate of Rehoboth High School. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker. She loved egg crafting, needlepointing and crocheting. She also enjoyed attending tournaments at Midway Slots in Harrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Webb Tagtmeier, and her brother, Charles (Jay) Webb.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, James T. Davis of Lewes; three sons and their wives, Richard H. Ieppert and Susan Lodge Ieppert of Lewes, James T. Davis Jr. and Theresa A. Davis of Lewes, Todd W. Davis and Connie Davis of Salida, Colo.; two daughters, Joyce A. Pennucci and her husband Joseph of Milton and Kimberly Mae Davis Pezely of Lewes; two sisters, Kathleen Hall of Tampa, Fla., and Joan Martin of Lewes; two grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, in the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South in Millsboro. A visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 18, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road.

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John W. Whitty,
insurance agency owner
John W. Whitty, 80, of Milton, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at his residence. Mr. Whitty was born in Hartford, Conn., son of the late John W. and Alice Wall Whitty. He was in the insurance industry all of his working life and was owner of the J.W. Whitty Insurance Agency in Connecticut for 45 years. He retired in 1997 and moved to Milton in September 2003. His son and son-in-law are the owners of Dynamic Mortgage in Rehoboth Beach. Mr. Whitty served in the U.S. Navy during WWII with the rank of machinist’s mate 3rd class. He was a member of the Rotary Club and an avid golfer and reader.
Most dear to him were his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Diane M. Lent Whitty; four daughters, Laura, Elizabeth, Diane Marie and Katie; six sons, David, Dennis, John, Stephen, Chris and Ray; one sister, Laura Connelly of Glastonbury, Conn.; two brothers, Tom Whitty of Sarasota, Fla., and Robert Whitty of West Yarmouth, Mass.; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
No one could have loved his family more than Jack Whitty and no one was loved more in return.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

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Willard Madison Marvel,
avid bicyclist
Willard Madison Marvel, of Cary, N.C., formerly of Milton, passed away Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C., after a long and courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral slcerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
Will was born in Milton, the son of Ruth Reed Marvel and the late Harry W. Marvel. He served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years before completing a degree in computer science. He was a manager in the technical support division of Perdue Inc. for the last 17 years of his career. Will had a passion for cycling, and before his illness he and his wife spent many hours riding their tandem bicycle and planning vacations around cycling events with a wide circle of friends. Will was an active member of Genesis United Methodist Church in Cary, N.C., and loved his church family. He was a devoted son, father and friend. In addition to his mother, Will is survived by his cherished wife, Carol Adams; two children, Sharon Johnston and Jeffrey Marvel and his wife Blair; two stepchildren, Kimberly Small and Clayton Small and his wife Ann; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Marion Marvel and Phillip and Beverly Marvel; a sister and brother- in-law, Amy and Carlton Smith; five nieces, Bethany Marvel, Courtney Marvel, Katie Marvel, Kelly Marvel and Natalie Marvel; and a nephew, Jake Smith.

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Almeda I. Pepper,
retired bus driver
Barbara “Almeda” Isaacs Pepper passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, April 15, 2007. Almeda was the daughter of the late J. Howard Isaacs of Milford and the late Madalyn E. Swain Seeger of New Castle County. She was a graduate of Georgetown High School and graduated from Goldey Beacom in 1955. Almeda was a gifted homemaker and was devoted to raising her family and caring for others.
For over 25 years, she drove children to and from school for the Indian River School District, until she retired in the late 90s due to her declining health.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Providence United Methodist Church, both in Georgetown.
She is survived by her husband of over 51 years, David Martin Pepper; a brother, John S. Isaacs of California; half sisters, Nancy Kimbro of Dover, Hilda Lankford and husband William of Milton and Karlyn Musante and husband Jim of Malibu, Calif.
She will be dearly missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her five little Peppers are M. Lee Pepper and his wife Peggy, D. Randy Pepper and his wife Mary-Beth, Connie A. Moore and her husband Dave, Beth P. Beck and her husband Jon and her estranged son, Howard I. Pepper.
Her grandchildren brought much joy to her world and they included Tyna Lynch and her husband Keith, David and Cody Pepper, Amanda Dorey, Melanie Moore, Benjamin Beck and Alec and Savannah Beck. She was blessed to have two great-granddaughters, Kelsey and Makayla Pepper-Lynch. Her entire family still resides within 10 miles of each other in Georgetown. Almeda also had two special friends she loved like family, Mary Louise Workman of Georgetown and Elma Parsons of Lincoln.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 19, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call after noon. Interment will be held at Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions may be made to: Providence United Methodist Church, c/o Maryleen Cathell, 216 W. Market St., Georgetown, DE 19947 or Georgetown American Legion Ambulance Fund, Sussex Post #8, P.O. Box 734, Georgetown, DE 19947.

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William ‘Bill’ E. Wright,
law practitioner
William “Bill” E. Wright, 64, longtime resident of Dewey Beach and recently Kings Creek in Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, April 16, 2007, at his residence. Born Oct. 22, 1942, he was the son of Superior Court Judge Caleb and Katherine McAfee Wright.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Wright; and his three children, Andrew Wright, Joanna White and Tory Wright; his brothers, Thomas and Scott Wright; and sister, Victoria Wright; grandchildren Madison and Emily Wright, Caleb White and Eloise White-Ramon.
Bill graduated from the University of Delaware and obtained his doctor of law from the University of North Carolina.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and returned to work as a prosecutor in the Wilmington Attorney General’s Office. He was part of the law firm of Terry, Terry, Spence and Wright and later became a sole practitioner when partner Max Terry was appointed to the bench as a judge.
He practiced law locally and was the first town attorney for the Town of Dewey Beach when it was incorporated in 1981.
In addition to being active in local affairs, he is a past president of the Dewey Beach Lions Club and was the treasurer for the Bill Lee for Governor campaign.
Bill enjoyed boating, spending time with his wife Pat and their many friends.
He especially loved playing with his grandchildren and will be remembered for his humor and honesty. He will be missed by many.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

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Thomas E. Hodgson Sr.,
self-employed painter
Thomas E. Hodgson Sr., 64, of Lewes, died Thursday, April 12, 2007.
He was a self-employed painter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah Hodgson. He is survived by his children, Thomas E. Hodgson Jr. of Wilmington, Brenda Gravatt of Newark and Cheryl Strootman and husband Pat of Newark; four brothers; three sisters; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

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Pearl Holland Hood,
retired teacher
Pearl Ceresia Holland Hood, 95, of Lewes was born Oct. 26, 1911, daughter of Nehemiah and Minnie Holland. She departed this life Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in the Lewes Convalescent Center.
She was born in Pinetown. She attended school in Milton and then went to Delaware State College, Temple University, Rutgers University and the University of Delaware to obtain her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education.
Pearl married Grafton Hood in Jan. 1932, and they raised two children.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Helene Ward; a brother, Abraham White; two grandsons, Brian Perry Sr. and Steven Hood; and a granddaughter, Stacie Hood.
Pearl was employed as a school teacher for more than 34 years. She taught school at Blackwater-Frankford, Phillip C. Showell in Selbyville, Milton Elementary, H.O.B. Elementary School in Milton and summer Head Start in Milford, and worked at the Stockley Center and Pressing Factory in Milton.
She dedicated her life to Christ at Burton Chapel A.M.E. Church and then moved to Bethel A.M.E. Church in Milton, where she remained faithful until the end. She was a member of the senior choir, stewardess board, steward board, trustee board and missionary society, past Y.P.D. director, past secretary of the official board of the church, past president of the lay organization - which she started at the church, past secretary of the quarterly conference, past chairman of the Delaware conference memorial committee and also sang in the Delaware conference choir.
Pearl was a member of the Eastern Star and the AKA Sorority. She was also a member of the National Council of Negro Women, Sussex County Arts Council, Lewes Senior Center and Slaughter Neck CHEER Center. She attended the Gull House in Rehoboth Beach and was a volunteer at the Lewes Convalescent Center and Harbor Health Care. She also was a board member of the former Milton Day Care Center.
During her last couple of years, she became a Cape Henlopen boys varsity basketball fan. She enjoyed going to all the games, both home and away, and called the players “her boys.” She was always proud of them, regardless of the outcome of the games.
Pearl leaves to cherish her memorable life two children, Thomas Hood of Coatesville, Pa., and Pearl Cannon of Milton; five grandchildren, Sharon Green (AJ), Thomas Hood Jr., Sheila Hood, Sabrina Copeland (David) and Ceresia Cannon (Thomas Messick); 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, Ralph Holland and Herman White; five nieces, Naomi Perry, Eleanor Reed, Ruth Turner, Grace Thomas and Thelma White; a brother-in-law, James Hood; and a host of other family members.
She will be sadly missed by many treasured family members and friends.
Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, in the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Mulberry Street, Milton, where friends may call two hours before the service. The Rev. Lamont Harmon will officiate.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.

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Faye Etta Koyanagi,
antiques collector
Faye Etta (Baker) Koyanagi, 69, of Millsboro and formerly of Laurel, was called by the Lord and entered the gates of heaven Friday, April 13, 2007, at her son’s home in Lewes, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Koyanagi was born July 29, 1937, in Clintwood, Va., daughter of the late John and Cinda (Sexton) Baker.
Faye was a loving mother and grandmother. She was also a seamstress who loved collecting antiques. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Beaulah Singleton of Granville, Ohio, Corina Walters of Bel Air, Md., and Billie Jean Sockriter of Harbeson; two brothers, Fred Baker of Greenwood and Joseph Baker of Georgetown.
She is survived by a daughter, Jill Smith and husband Donald of Millsboro; three sons, Wendell Koyanagi and wife Cathy of Sharptown, Md., Keith Koyanagi of Laurel and Brian Koyanagi and wife Mary of Lewes; six grandchildren Keith and Haley Koyanagi, Hayden and Krista Smith, Lyndsey Koyanagi and Jon Morris; and her furry companions Biff, Rue and Bob. Faye is also survived by two sisters, Rosella O’Day of Georgetown and Mary Price of Havre de Grace, Md.; and a brother, Charles “Eddie” Baker of Dagsboro.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, at the Millsboro Wesleyan Church, 255 Wilson Hwy., Millsboro, where a visitation will be held after 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Faye’s name to the Humane Society of Wicomico County, 5130 Citation Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services.

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Reginald A. Street,
Seventh Day Adventist
Reginald A. Street, 68, of Millsboro, died Thursday, April 12, 2007.
Mr. Street was the son of the late Lawrence Shelton and Etta Miller Street.
He enjoyed working and being with his family. He was a member of the 1st Seventh Day Adventist Church in Millsboro.
He is survived by his brothers, James Street of Millsboro, Vincent Street of Orlando, Fla. and William Street of Millsboro.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

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Dewitt Wesley Platt,
retired Navy commander
Dewitt Wesley Platt, 71, of Dagsboro, died Thursday, April 12, 2007, at his residence, after a courageous three-year battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.
Mr. Platt was born July 24, 1935, in Harrisburg, Pa., son of Mildred (Stephens) Platt and the late DeWitt Oakum.   
After graduating from the University of Maryland, Dewitt entered the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Navy commander. Dewitt settled in Kensington, Md., and worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and retired as the senior analyst for Russian affairs.
He moved with his wife to Stowe, Vt., where he enjoyed skiing and was president of the Stowe Vermont Rotary Club. After 10 years he returned to the Eastern Shore, residing in Dagsboro. 
He is survived by his loving wife, Grace; their three children, Karen Geppert, Stephen Platt and Jacqueline Abbott; and nine grandchildren. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel Street, Rehoboth Beach, with Rev. Raymond Forrester as celebrant. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Dewitt Platt Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Brian O’Rourke, Bishop John A. Marshall School, 680 Laporte Rd., Morrisville, VT 05661.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, Clarksville.

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Carolyn M. DiMaio,
retired from Hercules
Carolyn M. DiMaio, 63, of Wilmington, passed away at her home Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
Born in Wilmington, Ms. DiMaio was the daughter of Doris (Burns) DiMaio and the late Anthony B. DiMaio.
She worked as a secretary for the Hercules Company for 40 years until her retirement in 2001. She was a parishioner of St. Matthew’s Church. She also was a member of the first graduating class at Dickinson High School in 1961.
In addition to her mother, Carolyn will be dearly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Greg Griffin of Bear; her grandchildren, Kyle and Samantha; her sister, Margaret Ziegler; and her brothers, Thomas DiMaio of Wilmington and Richard DiMaio of Lewes.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Matthew’s Church, Woodcrest, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713 or to a charity of choice.

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John J. Renner
company president
John J. Renner, 87, of Dewey Beach and Arlington, Va., passed away peacefully at his Delaware home from multiple myeloma Thursday, April 12, 2007.
John was born November 25, 1919, in Dorchester, Mass., son of the late William and Mary (McGue) Renner.
Mr. Renner graduated from the Boston Latin School and MIT. He was president and founder of Advanced Technology Systems in Arlington, Va. from 1969-1989.
Mr. Renner was a member of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church , Rehoboth Beach, and also attended St. Ann’’s Catholic Churchin Bethany Beach, where he worked in the bookstore. He was an Honorary Knight of the Knights of Columbus in Arlington, Va., and was a founding member of the IEEE Club (the Old Crows) in Washington, D.C.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army, with responsibility for setting up and maintaining communications on New Caledonia.
Capt. John Renner received a Bronze Star for his meritorious service in New Caledonia while serving on a communications task force.
He was an active member of American Legion Post 28 and VFW Post 7447.
He was a beloved volunteer at the Beach House in Lewes. Mr. Renner also arranged for the set-up of communications in Lake Placid, N.Y., for the Winter Olympics.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kathleen Renner; a brother, Gerard Renner; and a sister, Margaret O’Connell.
He is survived by his son, John Joseph Renner II and his wife, Joan of Alexandria; five daughters, Kathleen Alicia Mirro and her husband Danny of Arlington, Va., Mary Beth Kurpiel and her husband Tom of Bensenville, Ill., Genie Herwig and her husband, David of Frankford, Rosalie Barnes and her husband Jim of Arlington and Patricia Donnelly of Camden, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a goddaughter, Maryanne Galante of Massachusetts; and a brother, William Renner of Baltimore, Md.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, at Murphy Funeral Home of Arlington, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 3304 North Washington Boulevard, Arlington. Burial will follow at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; or to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803; or the VFW Scholarship Program, Post 7447, State Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

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Anthony R. Rousak Jr.,
Sun Shipyard retiree
Anthony R. Rousak Jr., 93, of Rehoboth Beach and formerly of Leeperville, Pa., passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Tony was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 15, 1913, the son of the late Anton and Anna Kazimrova Rysak.
Tony retired from Sun Shipyard in Chester, Pa.
He also owned and operated the Mohawk Grill and Tony’s Tavern. He was a loving and dedicated family man.
Mr. Rousak was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lottie Rousak, who passed away in 1982.
He will be dearly missed by his children, Barbara Sindyla and her husband, Robert, Anthony Rousak III and his wife, Carla, Janice Stress and her companion, John Marshall, Lois Lax and her late husband, Steven Lax, Ron Rousak and his wife Pam, and Albert Rousak; nine grandchildren, Melanie Rolsen and her husband Tim, John Sindyla, and his wife, Jennifer, Heather Sindyla Anthony Rousak IV, Tricia Stress, Jennifer, Aubrey, and Stephanie Lax, and Jamie Rousak; four great-grandchildren, Sydney, Jacob, Tyler and Trevor; and his brother, Al Rousak of Cape May, N.J.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Holy Rosary Church, Claymont, with burial in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Springfield, Delaware County, Pa.

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Leonard Leschinsky,
retired accountant
Leonard “Len” Leschinsky, 81, of Millsboro, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born in Tamaqua, Pa., son of the late Anthony and Mary Leschinsky.
Len retired as the vice president of Midvale Heppenstall Steel in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He was also an accountant at the Stull Company. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was also a regular volunteer at the Blood Bank. Mr. Leschinsky also enjoyed fishing, playing poker and bowling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Leschinsky in 1986.
He is survived by his children, Anne Marie Ridel and husband Bill of Swedesboro, N.J., Leonard Leschinsky and wife Diann of Boothwyn, Pa., Ellen Sargent and husband Daniel of Sellersville, Pa., Beth Henry and husband David of Penn Hills, Pa., and Mike Leschinsky and wife Charlene of San Antonio, Texas; his loving companion of 10 years, Florence Holler of Millsboro; a sister, Violet Winslow and husband William of Yardley, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Oak Orchard, with interment private.
The family suggests memorial contributions in Len’s memory to Malvern Retreat House, P.O. Box 315, Malvern, PA, 19355-0315.
Arrangements by the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services.

04/13/07

Lee E. Daly Jr.,
WWII hero
Lee E. Daly Jr., 88, of Lewes, formerly of McLean, Va., passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, at his residence.
Mr. Daly was born March 9, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Lee Eugene and Marie Garrity Daly.
He was a decorated hero in World War II, serving in the 28th Division. He was awarded a Purple Heart and a bronze star.
Lee was a passionate sportsman and an avid golfer. He was a member of the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. He and his wife moved to Sussex County in 1979. He was a member of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church where he served as an usher. 
In addition to his parents, Mr. Daly was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemarie H. Daly in 2002; and his daugther, Mary Lee Daly Jones.
He is survived by two daughters, Rosemarie Daly King and Adele Carroll Daly Guiliano; a sister, Marianna Daly Edmonds; a granddaughter, Kathleen Kerry McEvily-Davenport; a grandson, Keegan Michael Jones; and a great-granddaughter, Julia Paige Davenport.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street, Rehoboth Beach, at noon, Saturday, April 21. Interment will be private.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes. 
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Adele R. Gibbs,
state police retiree
Adele R. Gibbs, 84, of Dover, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, in Westminster Nursing Home, Dover, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Gibbs was born March 3, 1923, in Rahway, N.J., daughter of the late John and Anna Hassell.
She was employed by the Delaware State Police, retiring Feb. 1, 2007, with more than 20 years of service.
Prior to that, she was employed by Bell Telephone in Ocean City, Md. and Dover.
She and her late husband, Kendall, owned and operated the Gibbs Bus Co. in Dover and Middletown for many years.
Mrs. Gibbs was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Dover and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served as a Girl Scout leader, a member of the Girl Scout Council and as a volunteer at numerous summer camps.
Adele, a loving wife and mother, was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; and her husband, Kendall.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara G. Deakyne of Rehoboth Beach.
Services were held in First Baptist Church, Dover.
Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Services, 261 Chapman Rd., Suite 100, Newark, DE 19702; or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131.

Carmela T. Impriano,
retired seamstress
Carmela Trocolli Impriano, 84, of Lewes. died Monday, April 9, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Impriano was born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Angelo and Margaret Fratutono Trocolli.
She lived in Philadelphia for many years where she was employed as a seamstress in the clothing manufacturing business.
Mrs. Impriano moved to the beach area about five years ago. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.
She was predeceased by her husband Anthony Impriano in 1971.
She is survived by a daughter and a son-in-law, Antoinette R. and Joseph Signorelli of Lewes; three sons, Daniel R. Impriano of Philadelphia, Michael A. and Barbara Impriano of Lester, Pa. and Anthony R. and Linda Impriano of Ephrata, Pa.; a sister, Elizabeth Cioco of Philadelphia; six granddaughters, Monique Ahluwalia and husband, Sonny, Megan Lyn Impriano, Danielle Impriano, Toni Marie Impriano, Gabrielle Impriano and Melissa Impriano; three grandsons, Daniel Impriano, Michael Damaria and Billy Impriano; and numerous great-grandchildren
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 13, in St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 52 Tulip Dr., Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Olivia ‘Candy’ Hudson,
business owner
Olivia Draper “Candy” Hudson, 76, of Harbeson, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at Bayhealth/Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Hudson was born in Milton, the daughter of the late Grover C. and Ella Brittingham Draper.
Along with her husband, she owned & operated Douglas C. Hudson Construction Co. and several other businesses throughout the years.
She was a member of the Harbeson U.M. Church, the United Methodist Women, the church choir, Order of the Eastern Star in Georgetown, Coolspring Couples Club and served as secretary for the Harbeson Cemetery Corp. She was a volunteer for Coastal Hospice and numerous other organizations. Candy was treasurer of the Harbeson Extension Homemakers Club and held many other offices. As a member of the Delaware Assoc. for Family Community Education, she was the past state president, newsletter editor/publisher and served on the national nominations board. She was on the advisory board for the research and education center of the University of Delaware in Georgetown.
She enjoyed spending many summers at Broadkill Beach.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas C. Hudson, in 1986 and three sisters, Grace Millman, Clara Robinson and Esther Morris.
Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law Wayne D. and Bonnie Hudson of Milton and Wade R. Sr. and Jackie Hudson of Milton; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline H. and Ray McCabe of Berlin, Md.; fiancé Gene E. Melvin of Harbeson; a sister, Ruth Tyndall of Millsboro; four grandchildren, Wade R. “Buddy” Hudson Jr., Heather H. Leonard and her husband Charles, Holly L. Hudson and her fiancé Robert Read, Draper R. McCabe and his fiancé Sarah Massey; step-grandchildren, Lisa Garrison and Allen Callaway; step-great-grandchildren, Noah Garrison and Liam Garrison. Aunt Candy was very special to all of her nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after noon. Interment will be in Harbeson Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Harbeson U.M. Church, P.O. Box 45, Harbeson, DE 19951.

Henry G. Krause,
retired pipe fitter
Henry G. Krause, 74, of Millsboro, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Mark R. and Mary Thompson Krause.
Mr. Krause was a pipe fitter with Local 80 and served as a pipe fitter for 50 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the USS Randolf during the Korean War.
He was a member of American Legion Post 24 and a member of the Armstrong Masonic Lodge No. 26 in Newport.
He was devoted to his family and loved his grandchildren and was an avid Eagles fan. He loved dogs and was a good man.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mildred L. Krause; two sons, Keith B. Krause and his wife Crystal of Millsboro and Robert K. Krause of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Mary Lou Krause of Millsboro; sisters Mary Lou Bach and her husband Jack and Kitty Ann Toy; a sister-in-law, Ruth Krause; six grandchildren, Steph, Alicia, Karen, Bob, Sean and Cameron; four great-grandchildren, Ashley, Lillian, Haley and Taylor; many nieces and nephews; and his loving dogs, Bubba and Ginger.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Krause, in 2002.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 13, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, with the Rev. Bob Hudson officiating.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Friday at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.

James A. Beran,
Army veteran
James A. Beran, 63, of Rehoboth Beach, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md.
Mr. Beran was born in Baltimore, the son of the late John Beran and Mary Weir Beran.
John was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7447 and a member of Cape Henlopen Elks Post 2540 and American Legion Post 17.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Beran Jr.; and his uncle, Frank Weir of Rehoboth Beach.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marie; five children and 16 grandchildren.
Services will be held in Baltimore.
Arrangements by Zeiler’s Funeral Home, Baltimore.

Thelma E. Josephson,
retired bookkeeper
Thelma E. (Denn) Josephson, 89, of Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at her residence.
Mrs. Josephson was born in Wilmington and formerly lived in Union Park Gardens. She was the daughter of the Late Clayton J. and Florence E. (Berg) Denn.
She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and had been employed as a bookkeeper at Colonial National Bank until she retired in 1979. She taught Sunday school at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for 18 years.
Mrs. Josephson was predeceased by her husband, Bernard W. Josephson, in 1957. She is survived by two daughters, Joanne E. Keller and her husband Ray of Rehoboth Beach, with whom she lived; and Judy Shaw and her husband Jay of Oro Valley, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.       Graveside services were private at Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.

Bernard J. Kossek,
Post Office retiree
Bernard J. Kossek, 88, of Lewes, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007.
Bernard retired from the main Post Office at Quigley Blvd. in 1982, where he worked in maintenance. Prior to that he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad on 30th Street, Wilmington as a 1st class welder. Bernard was in the Army in World War II as a staff sergeant. He was attached to the 895th Air Force. He served in Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland.
Bernard is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, (Anastasia) Alice J. (Pajrowski) Kossek of Lewes, with whom he was married to for 62 wonderful years; his only son, Larry B. Kossek of Lewes; his only daughter, Bernadette J. Robinson and her husband, Frank H. Robinson Jr., of Clayton; three grandsons, Wesley F. Robinson, Gregory A. Robinson and Raymond P. Robinson, all of Clayton.
He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Leo Kossek, John Kossek and Frank Kossek; his four sisters, Kate Dalecki, Mary (Pusey) Larrimore, Victoria Horn, and Helen Mosiej; his father, Bernard Kossek and his mother Anna (Miedzianowska) Kossek. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at at St. John the Beloved Church, Wilmington, with interment at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.

Ruth Maxine Huber
Eastern Star member
Ruth Maxine Huber, 86, of Millsboro, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home in Millsboro.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 54 years, William Huber, in 1992. Mrs. Huber was born in New Castle, Pa., daughter of Ray and Georgiana Beard Cartwright. She moved to Millsboro with her husband in 1980. Ruth was a member of Lewes Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Huber is survived by three sons, Robert D. Watkins of Calabash, N.C., John D. Watkins of Roxana and William R. Huber of Stafford, Va.; eight grandchildren, Eric Watkins, Robin Watkins, David Huber, Jodie Watkins, Heather McCabe, Melanie Watkins, Scott Huber, Shawn Watkins; four great-grandchildren; and Mrs. Huber’s two sisters, Jean Watkins of New Castle, Pa. and Dorie Buckley of Pittsburgh, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkin-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes with the Associate Pastor Hilary Livingston officiating. Friends may call at 1 p.m.  Interment will be at Lewes Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 23006 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805.

Jay Marshall Bunting,
former IRS supervisor
Jay Marshall Bunting, 83, of Dagsboro, passed away April 10, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Mr. Bunting was born Nov. 24, 1923, in Dagsboro, the son of the late John M. and Sarah Emma Godfrey Bunting. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. Mr. Bunting retired in 1978 after 30 years of service as the supervisor of the Georgetown and Dover offices of the Internal Revenue Service. He was an umpire for high school baseball, softball and the Lower Sussex Little League for 40 years and was inducted into the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Gladys Hill Bunting; a son, Jay M. Bunting Jr. and his wife Robin of Greensboro, N.C.; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Hill and Janet Jennings; a brother-in-law, Jack Hill; three nephews, Norman Bunting and wife Sandra, Franklin Bunting and wife Nina Lou, and Conrad Zink and wife Cathy; a niece, Gloria Blades and husband Charles; and two grandchildren, Ashley and Chase Bunting. A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View, where friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Interment will be in Redmen’s Memorial Cemetery in Dagsboro. The family suggests memorial contributions in Jay’s name to the General Fund at Mariner’s United Methodist Church, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970 or to the Lower Sussex Little League, c/o Bruce Layton, P.O. Box 320, Ocean View, DE 19970.

Roy R. Adams,
owned many businesses
Roy R. Adams, 89, of Denton, Md., passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Easton, Md.
Born March 22, 1918, near Bridgeville, Adams was the son of Orrie and Minnie Collison Adams. He owned the Adams Feed Co. and the Adams and Wright Hardware, both in Denton, as well as the Adams Oceanfront Motel in Dewey Beach. He co-owned the Redwood Lodge and Southwinds Motel in Dewey Beach in the 1960s. He also owned a beef cattle farm in Starr, Md., and a grain farm in Goldsboro, Md. About 40 years ago, as the two Methodist churches in Denton combined to build a new church, Adams converted the Grace Methodist Church into apartments that he owned and managed until his death. Mr. Adams was active in the Lions Club, the Masons, the Eastern Shore and State Shrine and was a life member of the Denton Volunteer Fire Co. He was highly regarded as a civic and community leader and was a mentor to many. Mr. Adams had a great love for his cottage camp on a pond in the Maine woods and spent much time there each year. The Maine locals considered him one of them as he joined with them in hunting, boating and snowmobiling. In the last five years, he co-owned standard-bred horses with Kenny Wood; he loved going to the harness races at Dover and Harrington and was often seen at the track.
Adams was predeceased by his wife, Catherine; a son, Roger Adams; a granddaughter, Joanna Plummer; a brother, Maurice Adams; and a sister, Jessie Adams Williamson. He is survived by two daughters, Ruby Adams of Rehoboth Beach and Jane A. Plummer of Hagerstown, Md.; one brother, Lester Adams of Bridgeville; two granddaughters, Jenny L. Plummer-Welker of Bowie, Md., and Jackie D. Plummer Sprow of Genessee, Pa.; one step-grandson, Reilly Gordon of McLean, Va.; and three great-grandchildren, Ellie, Ezra and Josey, all of Genessee.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 14, at the Moore Funeral Home P.A., 12 South Second St., Denton, where friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 13. There will be a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 13. Interment will be in Denton Cemetery. It was Mr. Adams’ request that his family and friends take their loved ones out to dinner.

Carolyn E. Leister,
beach lover
Carolyn E. Fanny Leister, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, April 9, 2007, one day before her 45th birthday.
She was born April 10, 1962, in Wilmington, to Charles R. Fanny Sr. and June E. Fanny. Carolyn attended Hodgson Vo Tech.
She was raised in Garfield Park before moving to Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. She worked at Bowlerama Restaurant, A&P Food Markets, Pathmark and Michael Christopher. At the time of her death she was employed at Vivian’s Style in Lewes and Wachovia Bank in Rehoboth. Carolyn touched the heart of everyone who knew her. She loved the beach and dancing. Carolyn especially enjoyed spending time with her many nieces and nephews. Carolyn is survived by her father, Charles R. Fanny Sr.; mother, June E. Fanny; four sisters, Mary Ann Snyder, Donna M. Emmons and husband Steve, Barbara Dudkewitz and husband Steve, and Rosemary Fanny; a brother, Charles Fanny Jr. and wife Denise; her loving companion, Jeff Howett and his two sons Brett and Ryan; Jeff’s parents, Norman and Annabelle Howett; maternal aunt and uncle, Nick and Carolyn Pettoruto; two paternal aunts, Shirley and Betty Fanny; numerous cousins; nieces and nephews, Michele and Mark Tisher and children Courtney and Justin, Eric Polite, Tracy and Chris Godwin and children Hannah, Haley, and Hayden, Christopher Morris, Chrissy and Patrick Kalix and children Gabriel and Alyssa, Desiree Rivera, June and Joshua Ripoll and children Devan and Isaiah, Cathy Fanny; and her dog whom she adored, Bubby. She will be sadly missed by relatives, friends and co-workers. Carolyn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Mary E. Marquess and Paul and Cathy North; paternal grandparents, Harvey R. Sr. and Bessie Fanny; and her faithful, loving pet, Harley Davidson. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 13, in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, and again from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, April 14, followed by a service in celebration of Carolyn’s life at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home to help with expenses.

Elizabeth S. Talmo,
VFW auxiliary member
Elizabeth S. “Bette” Conway Talmo, 75, of Newark, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at Jeanne Jugan Residence of the Little Sisters of the Poor. She graduated from St. Elizabeth School and attended the St. Francis School of Nursing. She worked as a bartender for VFW posts 615, 2863 and 3420, working the longest at the Atterbury Post. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Her son John predeceased her in 1999. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David F. and Kathryn of Wilmington; her daughter-in-law, Shelly Talmo of Lewes; her stepson, Francis A. Talmo of Rehoboth Beach; and three step-grandchildren, Nikki, Jared and Josh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 14, at Jeanne Jugan Residence, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, where friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 13. Interment will be private.