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Rachel L. Robison,
Church of God member
Rachel L. Robison, 96, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at Brandywine Assisted Living in Rehoboth Beach, where she had lived for the past three years.
The daughter of William E. Robison and Grace Satterfield Robison, Mrs. Robison was born near Chestnut Grove, Md., on Sept. 20, 1911.
She attended school in Concord, Md. She was employed by Maryland Plastics for 30 years. She was a member of the First Church of God in Federalsburg, Md., for many years.
Her husband, Alonzo H. Robison, passed away in February 2000.
She was also predeceased by two sisters, Mildred W. MacMahan and Alice V. Sherbrooks; and four brothers, George V. Satterfield, Russell E. Satterfield, William J. Satterfield and Gilbert White.
Mrs. Robison is survived by a stepdaughter, Virginia Joseph of Blades; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was cared for by her longtime friends, George and Paula Simpson of Rehoboth Beach and their daughters, Linda J. Simpson and Susan S. Selph, both of Milton.
A service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Service of interment for Mrs. Robison will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, at Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg, Md.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Compassionate Care Hospice of the Delmarva Peninsula, 31038 Country Gardens Blvd., Dagsboro, DE 19939.

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Rayfield Handy,
construction worker
Rayfield Handy Sr., 64, of Millsboro, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Christiana Care, Newark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenford and Elsie Fooks Handy Sr.; his sister, Petric Aletha Goodman and brother Lenford Handy Jr.; and his wife of 28 years, Delores Elizabeth Duton Handy.
He is survived by his sons, Rayfield M. Handy Jr. of Smyrna, Darryl L. Handy of New Castle; and a daughter Petric A. Handy of Selbyville; a Brother: Clarence Handy of Frankford; two grandchildren, Chanel and Chamyra; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Rayfield was a member of the Alpha & Omega Brothers Club of Berlin, Md. He loved cars and “Shay Ray Barbeque.” He was a good man. He worked for Demmy Merritt Marine Construction and Bill Cannon’s Garage. He was a graduate of Worchester High School, Newark Maryland, class of 1961.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Bishopville, Md., where friends may call at noon. Pastor Douglas Showell will officiate.
Interment will be in Calvary Pentecostal Cemetery, Bishopville.

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Sarah H. Cowgill,
retired nurse
Sarah H. Cowgill, 92, of Milford passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at the Milford Center.
Mrs. Cowgill was born Oct. 1, 1915, in Wyoming, daughter of the late Elmer and Edith (Baker) Haddaway.
She graduated as a registered nurse in 1937 from the Wilmington General Hospital College of Nursing.
Mrs. Cowgill volunteered her time for 10 years at the John Charlton School, Rising Sun.
Her fondest memories were of the many summers she spent with family and friends at the home she and her late husband, Henry, owned at Slaughter Beach.
Mrs. Cowgill was a member of Avenue United Methodist Church, Milford, where she was active in the Sarah Circle and gave willingly of her time to help with other church functions.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry G. Cowgill, in 2003; and a sister, Elmere Guthrie.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah “Sally” C. Reynolds of Milton; a sister, Gladys Miller of Rehoboth Beach; and two grandchildren, Sarah E. Dickey of Rehoboth Beach and Matthew Dickey of Annapolis, Md.
Services and burial will be private.
Instead of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to the Milford Community Pantry, 20 N. Church St., Milford, DE 19963.

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Mark E. Steiner,
attorney
Mark E. Steiner, 44, of Lewes ,passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, in his home.
Mr. Steiner was born March 5, 1963, in Cambridge, Mass., son of Edward J. and Marjorie (Wright) Steiner.
He graduated from Milford High School, Davidson College and Villanova Law School.
Mr. Steiner worked as an attorney for Duane, Morris and Hecksher in Wilmington, his family’s business in Milford, Moore and Rutt in Georgetown and as a public defender in Sussex County.
After declining health issues rendered him unable to commit to employment, he spent much time on Lewes beaches, on his phone talking to a wide assortment of friends and on his computer trying to figure out the vagaries of the stock market. He also had a great interest in Sussex County politics.
Mr. Steiner was a member of Avenue United Methodist Church, Milford, and the Lewes Yacht Club, and had been active in the Sussex County chapter of the American Heart Association.
He is survived by a daughter, Anna Kathleen Steiner of Lewes; his ex-wife, Paula Ryan of Lewes; his parents, Edward J. and Marjorie Steiner of Milford; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Sandra Steiner Ball and the Rev. Barry Steiner Ball of Milford, and Karen Steiner and Anand Bahl of Kennesaw, Ga.; and two nieces, Sarah Ball and Becky Ball of Milford.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, where friends may call two hours earlier.

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George F. Shanks Jr.,
Air Force veteran
George Franklin Shanks Jr., 75, of Georgetown, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 75.
Mr. Shanks was born in Grasonville, Md., son of the late George F. Sr. and Lena Sterling Shanks.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Shanks installed hardwood and carpet. He enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Shanks was a member of Chestertown (Md.) Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Yvonne Thomas Shanks; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gordon and Cheryl Poet of Clayton, Glenn and Barbara Poet of Grasonville, Md., and Matthew Shanks of Georgetown; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Debbie and Jack Griffitts of Clayton, Christine and Tom Raughley of Townsend, Debra Kay and Robert Horney of Skipton, Md., and Christine Seeney of Georgetown; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Davidson of Grasonville, Patricia Smith of Chester, Md., Phyllis Austin of Queenstown, Md., and Emily Thomas of Grasonville; and a stepbrother, Henry O’Donnell of Centreville, Md.
Services were held in Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.

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Wayne L. Williams Sr.,
I.G. Burton manager
Wayne Leonard Williams Sr., 53, of Georgetown, died suddenly on Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born Sept. 9, 1954, in Baltimore, Md., son of John Carter Williams of Milton and the late Dolores R. Williams.
At the time of his death, Mr. Williams was employed at I. G. Burton of Seaford as a service manager. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He was also a former high school lacrosse coach in Minnetonka, Minn.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his sons, Christopher Williams of Bristol, Va., and Wayne L. Williams Jr. of Harbeson; his daughter, Heather Williams of Glen Burnie, Md.; one granddaughter, Hailey Diana Furniss of Glen Burnie, Md.; his companion, Mary Reidhead of Georgetown; his stepmother, Dolores H. Williams of Milton; two sisters, Phyllis A. Williams of Fairfax, Va., and Jacqueline L. Bryley and her husband William of Pasadena, Md.; three nephews and one niece.
All services were private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association (Heart Disease Prevention), 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19901.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Enterprises Inc., Lewes.

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Doris F. Taylor,
avid gardener
Doris F. Taylor, 84, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007.
Mrs. Taylor was born on Aug. 16, 1923, in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late John and Lillian (Phillips) Frisch.
Doris loved gardening and tending to her flowers and yard. She was a member of Zoar United Methodist Church in Millsboro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Andrew Taylor, in 2006, and a granddaughter, Jennifer Holly, in 2005.
She is survived by her three children, Virginia Taylor Sparks and her husband David of Georgetown; Charles Taylor and his wife Cindi of Chesapeake, Va.; and Sandra Starkey and her husband Timothy of Hunt Valley, Md.; a sister, Ida Beyerling of Aberdeen, Md.; five grandchildren, Sheila Kramer of Milton, Steven Atwell of Georgetown, Brian Reed of Georgetown, Jesse Taylor of Chesapeake, Va., and Monica Taylor of Chesapeake; and two great-grandchildren, Thomas Kramer and Chloe Conner.
Services and burial were private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions in Doris’ name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or to Zoar United Methodist Church, 24463 Gravel Hill Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.

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John F. Salisbury Sr.,
prominent attorney
Joseph Francis Salisbury Sr., 81, of Lewes, has “gone to a far, far better place than he has ever been,” and died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, in Lewes.
Born Nov. 23, 1925, in New Brunswick, N.J., Mr. Salisbury’s family moved to the Washington D.C. area. He attended and graduated from Gonzaga High School College. Due to his young age at graduation, Mr. Salisbury served a term as a page boy in the U.S. Senate. Following his service “on the Hill,” he enrolled at the University of Notre Dame. Shortly thereafter, he was called up and had already indicated his preference for the U.S. Navy. He served during World War II, aiming for his pilot’s license as part of the Naval Air Corps. However, the war ended and Mr. Salisbury returned to Notre Dame to complete his college degree, graduating in 1948 with degrees in philosophy and economics.
He graduated in 1951 with a law degree from Georgetown University Law School. He spent several years with the U.S. Attorney’s office, then worked on Capitol Hill on various committees. Following that work, he went into private practice. After several years, Congress created the Indian Claims commission where Mr. Salisbury worked as an assistant commissioner until his retirement in 1977.
Before and after retirement, Mr. Salisbury spent 22 years coaching baseball, from Little League-type baseball to American Legion teams, including coaching his namesake, Joe Jr., and his stepson, Paul Indeglia. When “Mr. Sals” (which was what all his teams called him) retired, American Legion, Bethesda Post 105 had a special ceremony for him so that he would never forget how important he was to the team and to the Legion (the Legion gave him a rocking chair and a case of beer so he could watch the Orioles games in prime comfort).
In 1993, Mr. Salisbury moved to Lewes, and the Woods on Herring Creek community.
He became involved with the community and its affairs, serving for many years as vice president of the homeowners association board of directors (he always referred to himself as “president-in-charge of vice.”)
He is survived by his sister, Kathryn Salisbury, of Lewes; his seven children: Michael Salisbury of Tigard, Ore.; Elizabeth and Matthew F. Salisbury of Virginia Beach, Va.; Carol and James A. Salisbury of Shippensburg, Pa.; Mary Salisbury Bieler and Thorsten Bieler of Hamburg, Germany; John A. Salisbury of Arlington, Va.; Robyn and Joseph F. Salisbury Jr., of Damascus, Md.; and Joann Salisbury Stocklin and Scott Stocklin of Northborough, Mass. His first marriage ended in 1977.
He is also survived by his wife of 21 years, Katherine Wanless Indeglia Salisbury, and his stepchildren, Allegra and Vincent A. Indeglia, Christine and Robert A. Indeglia Jr., Paul A. Indeglia and Karen and Marc A. Indeglia; and 10 grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, at the junction of Route 24 and Oak Orchard Road.
Interment will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to The Gull House, Senior Care Center, 38149 Terrace Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where Joe spent so many happy days and years.
May you benefit from God’s blessings and love for all of you and yours.

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Elva N. Will,
Lewes homemaker
Elva N . (Giberson) Will, 89, of Lewes, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Will was born in Mt. Holly, N.J., daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Park) Giberson.
She and her husband George moved to the Lewes area from Northeast Philadelphia, Pa., in 1999.
She was a homemaker, a member of the Lewes Senior Citizen Group and attended the Gull House in Rehoboth Beach. Mrs. Will enjoyed her four daughters and her eight grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Will was predeceased by a grandson, Steven Law, in 2005, and five brothers and six sisters.
She is survived by her husband George C. Will; four daughters, Elva Law and her late husband, Richard of Northeast Philadelphia; Shirley Dutkiewicz and her husband Ed of Abington, Pa.; Lorraine Fallon and her late husband Peter Jr. of Marlton, N.J. and Nancy S. Will and her partner Cheri Will of Lewes; eight grandchildren, Sharon Henderson, Richard Law, Denise Dutkiewicz, Cindy Fisher, Courtney Will, Daniel Murdock and Haley Will.
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, with interment private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Lung Association, 1021 Gilpin Avenue, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19806-3280.

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Wes L. Baron,
professional painter
Wes L. Baron, 35, of Lewes, and formerly of Newark, died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007.
Born in Wilmington on Jan. 4, 1972, Wes was a 1990 graduate of Christiana High School and later attended Delaware Technical & Community College.
He was a professional commercial painter and was employed with New Wave Construction in Lewes. Previously, he had worked for Anthony Zigman Painting, also in Lewes.
Wes had many interests, including woodworking, crabbing and fishing in Indian River Bay, cooking wonderful meals for family and friends, and appreciating many different types of music.
He had a great passion and respect for eagles in nature and maintained an interesting collection of eagle figurines and artwork.
He is survived by his parents, George J. Baron and Betty H. Baron of Newark; a sister, Joyce Fangman and her husband, Don Jr., of Newark; sister, Jill Clayton and partner, Stephanie Walters, of Burlington, N.C.; his brother, Currie Wayne Clayton Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Lexington, N.C.; his brother, Joe Baron and his wife, Chrissie, of Newark; his companion, Jackie Abrahart of Angola; Jackie’s children, Lynsey Abrahart, Shannon Cooper and Rick Cooper; and six nephews and three nieces.
A memorial service was held at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, 110 Old Possum Hollow Road, Newark, DE 19711.

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Ronald Clarke Bauman,
antiques expert
An effervescent life came to an end on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, when Ron Bauman, 68, died suddenly and too young in Lewes. He had spent his evening as he had spent his life: laughing with the people he loved. He was born Dec. 22, 1938.
Ron’s irreverent wit and sincere interest in others made him a sought-after authority, popular dinner guest and dear friend to many.
The protégé of David H. Stockwell, Ron was a nationally known expert in early Americana and a horticulturist who could be found in his eclectic garden of esoteric fauna and rare cultivars from March to late November. He was the proprietor of Ronald C. Bauman 18th and 19th Century American Furniture in Centreville and was formerly president of David H. Stockwell Antiquarians, with which he was associated for more than 25 years.
Ron graduated from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pa., and received his master’s degree in horticultural science from the University of Delaware’s prestigious Longwood Program. He continued his studies at Kew Gardens and the Attingham Program in the United Kingdom, and was employed early in his career as assistant director of education at Mt. Cuba.
He married the former Missie Aaron Watchorn in 1990, and lovingly took on her family as his own.
Of Ron’s many interests, nothing brought him more joy than the happiness of his wife and his mother, which he nurtured generously at every opportunity.
Ron was active on the vestry of Immanuel Episcopal Church, Highlands, serving recently as the chair of the pastor search committee; and was an enthusiastic patron of Historical Society of Delaware, Brandywine Baroque, and Delaware Nature Society. More than anything he adored the people in his life, and he brought joy to all of them with his vivid, boisterous personality.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Missie Watchorn Bauman; his mother, Florence Moyer Bauman, of Gilbertsville, Pa.; his brother Richard and sister-in-law, Carol Ann Bauman of Millsboro; his stepchildren, M. Karen Watchorn of Wilmington, Hunter Watchorn Hanley and her husband, Paul of Towson, Md.; and Vince Watchorn of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three step-grandchildren, and his spoiled feline companion, Marigold.
Services were held at Immanuel Episcopal Church, Highlands.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ron’s name to the Delaware Nature Society, Ronald C. Bauman Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707.

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John E. Castle,
UD professor
On Nov.16, 2007, John Castle was freed from his battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
John was a native of Minneapolis, Minn., where he attended secondary school. He graduated from Carleton College in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and received his PhD in chemistry in 1944 from the University of Wisconsin.
John was employed at the DuPont Company in Wilmington for 34 years, initially as a research chemist and ultimately in management in electrochemicals, energy and materials, and central research. During his career at DuPont, he published a variety of research papers in organic and biochemistry and obtained several patents on processes involving organonitrogen and fluorocarbon compounds. Following retirement from DuPont, John became an adjunct professor at the College of Marine Studies of the University of Delaware (in Lewes) where he helped to invigorate programs in research and graduate education and did research on chitin in his own laboratory.
During his life in the Wilmington area, John was a devoted participant in his resident community at Horseshoe Hill, an elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church, and a member of the school board of the Alexis I. DuPont School System. He was also an avid carpenter and gardener, amateur radio operator (K3MXH) and sailor, who frequented the Chesapeake Bay, Virgin Islands and taught courses in the Wilmington area Power Squadron. John’s final years were spent at Kendal at Longwood where he and his wife, Alice, became the heart of the amateur pottery community. John was a valued contributor to Kendal’s long-range planning committee and to the resident computer support facilities; he was also founder of the in-house television station. Throughout his life, he was an avid photographer, and he pursued this passion with his friend, Sarah Zimmerman, right to the end.
John Castle was preceded in death by Alice, his wife of 59 years. He is survived by his three children, David Castle, Mary C. Duncan and Nancy C. Pranaitis; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A service commemorating John’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 W. 15th Street, Wilmington, DE 19806; or to Kendal Reserve Fund, Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square, PA 19348.

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Robert W. Dunning,
body shop owner
Robert W. Dunning, 76, of Clayton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at home.
Mr. Dunning was born Nov. 30, 1930, near Millington, Md., son of the late Arley and Laura Pearson Dunning.
He owned and operated Dunning’s Body Shop for 35 years and farmed all of his life.
Mr. Dunning enjoyed camping and vacations with his family.
He was active in Little League baseball for many years and still enjoyed watching his granddaughter play ball.
His main interest in life was his family and watching his grandchildren play all their different sports.
He was always there when his children and grandchildren needed their cars worked on.
Mr. Dunning was a member of Downs Chapel United Methodist Church, the Kenton Ruritan and the Delaware Farm Bureau.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey and Carroll Dunning; and a niece and nephew, Nancy and Frank Dunning.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane Conley Dunning; a daughter, Brenda Dunning of Lewes; two sons, Robert K. Dunning of Clayton and Jackie Dunning of Dover; two sisters, Bertha Scotton of Dover and Katherine Shumar of Lewes; five grandchildren, Bridget Burt, Mary Jane Randall, Casey Dunning, Chris Hopkins and Aeron Jerrigan; and an adopted son, Dorsey Smith.
Services were held in the Faries Funeral Chapel, Smyrna, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Downs Chapel United Methodist Church, in care of Virginia Jones, 6703 Sudlersville Road, Marydel, MD 21649.

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Charles R. Mumford,
Perdue foreman
Charles Robert Mumford, 49, of Millsboro, passed on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md.
Mr. Mumford was born on July 13, 1958, in Whaleysville, Md.
He was a maintenance foreman at Perdue Farms in Georgetown, where he worked for the past 23 years, and he was retired from the Delaware Army National Guard after 25 years of military service.
Mr. Mumford was a member for 28 years of the Bible Church of Christ, Dagsboro, where he served as a deacon; he was a strong man of God with the heart of David, he loved and cared for God’s people. He loved and was very devoted to his family, loved by everyone that knew him, loved to watch westerns with his mother-in-law and “Home Improvement” with his father-in-law. He also loved to fish, loved his dog Tootles, and was a Washington Redskins Fan. He also enjoyed doing home improvement projects.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Mumford.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Andrea M. Mumford of Millsboro; his father, Charles Robert Pitts of Selbyville; two sons, Robert Corey Mumford and Charles Bryndon Mumford, both of Millsboro; three daughters, Chrislyn Lafaith Mumford, Cramelle Michelle Mumford and Andrea Chanelle Mumford, all of Millsboro; a brother, Darryl Mumford of Baltimore, Md.; five sisters, Eunice Mumford of Laurel, Beverly Mumford of Bridgeville, Zina Hazzard of Georgetown, Linda Mumford of Dover and Dixie Mumford of Frankford; two grandchildren, Destiny T. Mumford and Corey J. Mumford; a host of brothers and sisters in law who adored him and a flock of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Calvary Pentecostal Church, Route 113, Bishopville, Md., where friends may call one hour before the service. Bishop Roland Mifflin will officiate.
Interment with honors will be held at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Patriots Way, Millsboro.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

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Barbara Jean Shutt,
retired bookkeeper
Barbara Jean Wilkerson Shutt, 67, of near Georgetown, formerly of Wilmington, passed Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
Barbara was born April 17, 1940. in Frankford, to the late Manford J. and Elizabeth C. Hudson Wilkerson.
Barbara was a bookkeeper, retiring in 2002. She worked at Mountaire Inc. in Selbyville for 10 years, Jacob’s Oil Co. in Wilmington for 15 years and before that at the Delaware Trust Company, Wilmington.
She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church in Selbyville. Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Selbyville High School with a business education diploma. She was a vice president of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, Penny Hill Branch, Wilmington for two years.
Barbara is survived by special cousins Everett J. Wilkerson and Janet Long Redzig; an aunt, Elsie Lynch, and her very close special friends Carolyn Oliphant and Judy Gallimore.
Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour before. The Rev. Betty Jo Magee will officiate. Burial will be in Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro.

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Robert Lee Devereaux Sr.,
avid fisherman
Robert Lee “Bob” Devereaux Sr., 64, of Pocomoke City, Md., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at his Rumbley hideaway, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Born in Salisbury, Md., he was the son of the late James Levin and Winifred Francis Townsend Devereaux.
Mr. Devereaux was a 1961 graduate of Snow Hill High School. He was Pocomoke High School’s basketball teams’ No. 1 fan. Bob was an avid fisherman who also loved camping, traveling, friends, family and good times. Early in his career, he owned Bob’s Texaco in Seaford and spent more than 30 years in tire sales. He worked with Hale Trailer, Brake and Wheel for the past six years, where he was surrounded by loving friends.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Sue “Susie” Devereaux of Pocomoke City; children Terrie Lynn Shatney of Salisbury and Robert “Bobby” Lee Devereaux Jr. and his wife Karen of Lewes; stepchildren Tina Holland of Pocomoke City and Michelle “Missy” Larmore and her husband Clint of Parsonsburg, Md.; grandchildren Richard Hoisington, Brandon Devereaux, Shelby Shatney, Sherrie Shatney, Alexandra Holland, Avery Larmore and Russell Larmore; brother Tony Devereaux and his wife Catherine of Ocean Pines, Md.; and nieces and nephews including Lilly Devereaux, Joey Dorey and Tammy Alexander. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Devereaux.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at Holloway Funeral Home P.A. in Salisbury, where family and friends may call one hour prior to the service. Bob’s loving longtime friend, the Rev. David Sneade, will officiate. A celebration of his life will also be held on his birthday, April 12, 2008, in Fairmount, Md.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home P.A., 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury.

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Lois Savage Butterly,
dental assistant
Lois Savage Butterly, 73, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md.
Lois was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Chincoteague, Va., the daughter of the late Thurman F. and Nelda (Jester) Savage.
She graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1952. As a high school student she received many scholarships from the Rehoboth Art League for her artwork. She graduated from Wesley Junior College in Dover in 1954, where she received an associate’s degree in Christian education. She was very active in drama in college and received the Actress of the Year Award in 1953.
She was a dental assistant for Dr. Bruce Wright for 10 years and retired in 1981.
She was a member of Lewes Presbyterian Church in Lewes and enjoyed working with the church, where she served as deacon, instituted the Tuesday morning Intercessory Prayer Group and started the Heart to Heart program.
She was instrumental in getting Young Life, a Christian youth program, started in the Cape Henlopen School District.
Lois enjoyed painting as an amateur artist and also enjoyed gardening. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas J. Butterly; a son, Thomas T. Butterly and his wife Judith of Milford; a daughter, Beth A. Garvilla and her husband Mike of Georgetown; five grandchildren, Stacey Garvilla, Julie Garvilla, Joseph Garvilla, Elizabeth Butterly and Alexandra Butterly; a sister, Virginia “Ginnie” Caras of Georgetown; a brother, Thurman “Skip” Savage of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, at Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 Kings Hwy, Lewes, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 25. Dr. Harry Hughes will be officiating.
Interment will be private at Epworth U.M. Church Cemetery in Rehoboth Beach.
Contributions may be made to Young Life of Coastal Sussex County, P.O. Box 374, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-0374 or Heart to Heart, c/o Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, DE.

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Edward Joseph Cahill,
retired from D.C. police
Edward Joseph Cahill, age 82, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully at his residence with his beloved daughter beside him on Sunday, Nov. 18. He was born Sept. 17, 1925, in Albany, N.Y., son of the late Edward Joseph and Sarah Barry Cahill. 
Mr. Cahill served as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. from 1950 to 1966. He then worked for the Maryland Health Department conducting environmental inspections. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps, active duty, from 1949 to 1952. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1943 to 1949. Mr. Cahill was a member of VFW Post 7447, Rehoboth Beach, and the American Legion Post in Greenbelt, Md. He was also a member of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, Rehoboth Beach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie F. Francis Cahill, in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Maura Cahill and her husband Jan T. Luigard of Silver Spring, Md; three granddaughters, Emma, Claire and Sarah Luigard; his sister, Marilyn Kelly and her husband Charles of Commack, Long Island, N.Y.; and his brother, Vincent Cahill and his wife Charlotte of Columbus, Ohio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street, where friends may call one hour prior to Mass. The Rev. James E. Downs, MSA, will be the celebrant. Interment will be at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md., at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Skin Association, 346 Park Ave. South, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10010.

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Bishop Williamson,
Indiana native
Bishop Williamson, 93, of Lewes, passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2007, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.
Bishop was born in Peru, Ind., on Nov. 15, 1913. She lived most of her life in Washington, D.C., retiring with her husband Jack to South Bethany in 1994. She and Jack moved to Lewes in 1996. She is survived by her son Van and his wife Alexis of Stevensville, Md., and her son Jeffrey and his wife Mayumi and their daughter Ann Bishop of Lewes.
She died very peacefully in the presence of her sons. She had a long, full life, was deeply loved and will be missed.
All services are private. Arrangements were handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

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George R. Stratton,
avid outdoorsman
George R. Stratton, 80, of Frederica, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Brockton, Mass., to the late George Reed and Sylvia Stratton.
Mr. Stratton served his country proudly during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He had the privilege of serving aboard the USS Duncan, USS Chandler and USS Wood destroyers, and was involved with the Asiatic Pacific campaigns.
Professionally, Mr. Stratton worked as a sales consultant for Neenah Hardwood Products. After retiring from there, he worked for Bennett Security.
Growing up, Mr. Stratton enjoyed the Boy Scouts and was a second-class scout. He received a certificate for never missing a day of school, a feat rarely seen today.
After he was married, he and his father-in-law trained dogs and were in many field trials. Mr. Stratton was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He belonged to the Masons for many years. He will be remembered as a fun-loving individual who lived life to the fullest, and would do anything for anyone.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Stratton.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Judy Stratton of Cape Coral, Fla., and Jerry and Cathie Stratton of Milton; a lifelong friend and companion, Lisa Stegall of Frederica; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.

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Alma Marie Spruance,
Lincoln native
Alma Marie Young Spruance, 65, of Harrington, departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, in Christiana Care-Christiana Hospital, Newark, after an unexpected illness.
She was born in Lincoln to the late Willis and Mattie J. Young, on Dec. 4, 1941.
Alma received her education at Lincoln Elementary School.
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mother to five children, two of whom preceded her in death, William Young and Christine Griffin. Alma was a very spirited individual who always tried the very best she could to make life a little bit easier for everyone she came in contact with.
She was affectionately called “Granny” by many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as people who came to know her. Alma loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with all her heart. The life she lived proved that. Anyone who came in contact with her could feel the love of God in her presence.
She lived well, loved hard and most of all, she ran her course, finished the fight and kept the faith.
“Sis,” as she was called by her brothers and sisters, will be sadly missed.
She was preceded in death by two children, William Young, Christine Griffin; and her brothers and sister, Charles H. Waples, Titis J. Young, George E. Young and Estella M. Butler.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories two sons, Charles Young and his wife Delmeta of Harrington, and Curtis Young and his wife Sheila of Bridgeville; one daughter, Antonia Thomas of Lewes; a devoted aunt and uncle, Oscar and Naomi Young of Milford; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins and friends.
Alma will be missed by all and cherished in their hearts always.
Services were held Saturday, Nov. 17, with interment in the Williamsville Cemetery in Houston. Memorial donations to help defray funeral expenses may be sent to the Young Family, P.O. Box 53, Houston, DE 19954.

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John E. Castle,
DuPont retiree, inventor
On Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, John Castle was freed from his battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
John was a native of Minneapolis, Minn., where he attended secondary school. He graduated from Carleton College in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and received his PhD in chemistry in 1944 from the University of Wisconsin. John was employed at the DuPont Company in Wilmington for 34 years, initially as a research chemist and ultimately in management in electrochemicals, energy and materials, and central research.
During his career at DuPont, he published a variety of research papers in organic and biochemistry and obtained several patents on processes involving organonitrogen and fluorocarbon compounds. Following retirement from DuPont, John became an adjunct professor at the College of Marine Studies of the University of Delaware in Lewes where he helped to invigorate programs in research and graduate education and did research on chitin in his own laboratory.
During his life in the Wilmington area, John was a devoted participant in his resident community at Horseshoe Hill, an elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church and a member of the school board of the Alexis I. DuPont school system. He was also an avid carpenter and gardener, amateur radio operator (K3MXH) and sailor, who frequented the Chesapeake Bay, Virgin Islands and taught courses in the Wilmington area Power Squadron. John’s final years were spent at Kendal at Longwood where he and his wife, Alice, became the heart of the amateur pottery community. John was a valued contributor to Kendal’s long-range planning committee and to the resident computer support facilities; he was also founder of the in-house television station. Throughout his life, he was an avid photographer, and he pursued this passion with his friend, Sarah Zimmerman, right to the end.
John Castle was preceded in death by Alice, his wife of 59 years. He is survived by his three children, David Castle, Mary C. Duncan and Nancy C. Pranaitis; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A service commemorating John’s life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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Robert I. Salisbury,
master mechanic
Robert I. Salisbury, 74, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown.
He was born Dec. 10, 1932, in Orabell, N.J, son of the late Donald H. and Mary E. Robbit Salisbury.
For 42 years Mr. Salisbury worked as a master mechanic for Sappah Shovel Service in Parkridge, N.J., until 1994. He continued to work in this capacity for Olori Crane Service, Nanuet, N.J., retiring in 1997 after three years of service. Mr. Salisbury belonged to the American Legion Post 7 in Harrington and was a Korean War veteran.
Mr. Salisbury was preceded in death by his parents and by his stepmother, Dorothy Bogart Salisbury. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mildred A. Ferrier Salisbury; his brother, Donald Salisbury of Greenbackville, Va.; his half-sister, Margaret Forbes of Dagsboro; five nieces; four nephews; and five great-nieces.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, P.O. Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969.