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Stephen N. Gardner
retired banker
Stephen N. Gardner, 69, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes.
Mr. Gardner was born August 5, 1938, in Chester, Pa., son of the late Nicholas S. and Helen Dewey Gardner.
Mr. Gardner was employed by Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City for 25 years, retiring as second vice president. Following his retirement in 1996, he relocated to Rehoboth Beach and worked for Megee Plumbing in Georgetown. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Vietnam war. He was a graduate of Archmere Academy in Wilmington.
He is survived by his sister, Selena Gardner of Newark.
All services are private with entombment at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises Inc., Lewes.

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William L. Olsen,
U.S. Navy veteran
William L. Olsen, 77, of Lewes, died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Olsen was formerly of Lahaska, Pa. He was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Penn State University.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores York Olsen; children Marie, Paul, Kurt, Peter, Jennifer and Robert; and 12 grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Route 1, Lewes, with Father Jim Hreha officiating. Private interment will be at Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery South, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19901; or to Birth Right of Delaware, 1311 N. Scott St., Wilmington, DE 19806.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises Inc., 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.

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Frank A. Hopkins,
retired machinist
Frank A. Hopkins Jr., 87, of Lewes, formerly of Runnemede, N.J., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Keene, N.H., son of the late Frank and Alice Sanderson Hopkins.
Frank graduated from high school in 1939 and then went into the U.S. Navy serving during World War II where he received several commendations. He served aboard the USS Hornet from its christening until the Japanese sank the ship in 1942. Frank then served aboard the USS Princeton until it was sunk in 1944. Mr. Hopkins then served in Corpus Christi, Texas, until his discharge in 1946.
He was a machinist for Westinghouse Electric in Lester, Pa., retiring in 1979 after 20 years of service.
Frank was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Runnemede and a lifetime member of the Runnemede Volunteer Fire Department. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed crossword puzzles, camping, traveling and making woodcrafts.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Fayette Hopkins in 1995; and a brother, Edwin Hopkins, who was killed at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, aboard the USS Oklahoma.
He is survived by his children, Edwin T. Hopkins and his wife Marie of Runnemede; Faye A. Boore of Joy Beach in Lewes; Louis F. Hopkins and his wife Jean of Lewes; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and his best friend, Midget, the Jack Russell terrier.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Frank’s memory to The Gull House, 38149 Terrace Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

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Ethel Draper Mason,
Bethel church member
Ethel Draper Mason, 93, of Milton, entered eternal rest Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at home.
Ethel was born July 5, 1914, to Joseph and Susie Draper. She was reared in Georgetown. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, John Mason; a son, Galen Mason; and a grandson, Jackie Waples.
Ethel was an active member of Bethel AME Church where she served as the Missionary Society president, member of the Stewardess Board, Lay Organization, Senior Choir and member of the Culinary Ministry.
Ethel leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Margo Hitchens of Laurel and Maxine Savage (Bobby) of Milton; three sons, Brodes Mason (Lola) of Georgetown and Basel Mason of Milton; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a paternal uncle, Leon (Pearl) Lofland of Federalsburg, Md.; a godson, Peter John Rowley; a special caregiver, Joyce Santiago; and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at noon, Saturday, Jan. 5, in Bethel AME Church, Milton, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4, or 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday. Burial will be in Bethel AME Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Young and McPherson Funeral Home, Milford.

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Martha Ann M. Grey,
school administrator
Martha Ann “Nancy” Mattern Grey, 78, a retired Philadelphia schoolteacher and longtime Wynnewood, Pa. resident, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Lankenau Hospital of heart failure.
Mrs. Grey was born in Philadelphia June 15, 1929, to Paul Guyer Mattern Sr. and Mary Esther Myers Mattern. She graduated from Haverford High School in 1947, where she played field hockey and was a member of the National Honor Society. Four years later, she received a bachelor of science degree from the College of Human Development at Pennsylvania State University. In 1980 she received a master’s degree in education, specializing in supervision and administration, from the Bank Street College of Education in New York City.
Mrs. Grey began her career, which lasted nearly 40 years, in the Philadelphia public school system in 1953. She started as a teacher at the Crump Daycare facility, was promoted to head teacher and later to consulting teacher with supervisory responsibility for a number of preschools. Highly respected by her peers, her work was much recognized by the school administration and appreciated by the parents and children that she served. She was a member of the Day Care and Child Development Council of America and a founding member of the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children. She retired in 1991.
In 1964 she married John Todd Grey of Ardmore. The two were members of the Merion Golf Club and the Lewes Yacht Club, in both of which organizations Mrs. Grey remained active after her husband’s death in 2005. She was a devoted member of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, which she joined with her parents in 1954. She was also an enthusiastic member of Questers.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families, Elizabeth Anne Mattern Acanfora, Susan Grey Troisi, Amy Grey Lanza, David B. Mattern, Christopher P. Mattern, Douglas W. Grey, and George B. Grey IV.
Funeral services were held at the chapel of the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Contributions in her name may be made to the above named church at 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Dorothy M. Lindsay,
enjoyed card games
Dorothy M. Lindsay, 93, of Newark and Dewey Beach, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007.
Dorothy was born in Wilmington and lived there all of her life. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling and spending time at the beach and with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, George McMahon of Rehoboth Beach, Patricia Magrogan of Jupiter, Fla., Peggy Weldin of Rehoboth Beach and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Newark; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
She was predeceased by her first husband, George A. McMahon; and her second husband, Bruce C. Lindsay.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 4, at in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. Dupont Hwy., New Castle, where friends may visit after 1:30 pm. Burial will be in the adjoining memorial park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Arrangements by Doherty Funeral Home.

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Cynthia L. Cole,
retired teacher
Cynthia L. “Cindy” Cole, 53, formerly of Millville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, at her home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
She was born Sept. 26, 1954, in Norristown, Pa.
She was an honors graduate of Wissahickon High School and graduated cum laude from Mansfield University. She taught preschool in Seaford and Frankford over a 20-year career.
An accomplished sailor, dancer and kayaker, Cindy traveled throughout the United States and Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean and Greenland, instructing and competing in kayaking in the United States and Greenland. She and her husband Charles owned the Briar Patch/Millpond Paddler shop in Millville, where she brought joy to her customers, co-workers, neighbors and friends. More recently, Cindy devoted her time to her customers and friends in real estate in Bethany Beach.
She was a member of the Episcopal church.
Cindy was predeceased by her brother, Mark Jones.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Charles W. Cole; her son, Charles B. Cole and his wife Frances E. Cole; her parents, George and Rebecca Jones; a brother, Wayne Jones; a sister, Sharon Laughery; and nieces and nephews. Cindy’s courage and loving spirit will be remembered and dearly missed by her family and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue in Ocean View. Burial will be in the Epworth Cemetery, Henlopen Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Tunnell Cancer Center, 18941 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

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James Francis Waller,
recreation specialist
James Francis Waller, 74, of Elkton, Md., and formerly of Rehoboth Beach and Salisbury, Md., passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehab for Elkton in Elkton, Md.
He was born Oct. 4, 1933, in Warren, Pa., son of the late Francis J. and Evelyn G. Offerle Waller.
Mr. Waller was formerly employed as a recreation specialist at Floral Park, N.Y. He also had worked for the DeVereux Foundation in Paoli, Pa. He and his wife were foster parents to children for 25 years in New York and Delaware. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Andrew J. Waller in October 1994, and his brother Joseph J. Waller in November 1982.
He is survived by his wife, Donna T. Van Velsor Waller of Lewes; two daughters, Evelyn T. Waller of Newark and Dona’ M. Hill and her husband Michael of Mechanicsville, Va.; a son, Kevin M. Waller of Newark; a sister, Joyce Waller of Hampton Bay, N.Y.; and a brother, William A. Waller and his wife Lucille of Murrells Inlet, S.C.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, Lewes. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewes.

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Virginia Carol Yetman,
retired bank manager
Virginia Carol Thames Yetman, our beloved wife, mother, sister and daughter, ascended into Heaven peacefully at her home in Pinewater Farm, Harbeson, with her family by her side on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007.
Carol was a friend to all and meant so much to everyone. She was an active woman who loved gardening, walking daily and playing the piano. Carol and Dave enjoyed traveling across the country in their motor home. Carol also loved to spend time with her three grandchildren - she was the perfect grandmother.
Carol is survived by her husband of 42 years, David F. Yetman; they married in 1966. Carol and her husband moved to England where they lived serving the Department of Defense for almost six years. Upon returning to the States, they moved to Maryland where Carol was a bank manager. Through that career, Carol made many friends in the community. After retirement, Carol and Dave moved to Delaware. Carol then went to work in the Cape Henlopen School District office and the high school office prior to becoming ill.
In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ludwig and her husband Bill and their two children, Colin and Olivia, all of Arizona. She also has a son, Steve Yetman and his wife Tiffany and their child Anna, all of Maryland. She is also survived by her mother, Drunetta Hammack of Alabama, two brothers, Charles Thames of Indiana, and the Rev. James Otis Thames of Alabama. Carol’s best friend is her sister Sara who resides in Alabama with her husband Stan Achimon.
A memorial service was held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, with entombment private in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 or to Tunnel Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.

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John Edward Kiker Jr.,
Southern Bell retiree
John “Jack” Edward Kiker Jr., 77, of Milton, died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born on June 5, 1930, in Germantown, Pa., the only son of John E. Kiker Sr. and Mary Wilchinsky.
Jack spent the early part of his life living in Danboro, Pa., and graduated from the original Doylestown High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force and served proudly as a radio transmitter in Germany. After ending his tour of duty, Jack returned to Danboro and was employed with Bell of Pennsylvania, where he worked throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties as a cable repairman.
In 1974, he and his wife Renee moved to Flagler Beach, Fla., where Jack was employed with Southern Bell until his retirement. Then Jack became an independent contractor, still working on telephone repair service, and that was what brought him to Milton in 1990. He finally retired from all work at the age of 65. He and Renee enjoyed several years of traveling in their camper seeing most of Delmarva.
Jack was a life member of the VFW and was commander while living in Florida. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 28, and enjoyed many evenings losing at their casino nights. He also enjoyed many of their Sunday morning breakfast meetings. Most of Jack’s volunteer time was at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge. He served several positions of office including the position of governor. He helped Renee in the kitchen washing dishes and filling the coffee pots. He had many friends there. Jack was loved and admired by many people and he will be sadly missed. A few weeks before Jack died he decided he wanted to join the Elks Lodge; when asked why he needed yet another membership, his answer was, “I have met a lot of lovely people who are Elks members and play on the shuffleboard team, and I just want to be one of them.“ That was not on God’s plan though, as he was taken within less than a month of becoming a member.
He is survived by his wife, Renee Tazey Kiker of Milton; a son, John Edward Kiker III and his wife Barbara of Perkasie, Pa.; a daughter, Beverly Ann Kiker of Milton; and a son, Christopher Alan Kiker and his wife Dawn of Ellendale; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at Ellendale U.M. Church, Main Street, Ellendale. Interment will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
Refreshments will be served at the Ellendale Firehouse following the church service.
In lieu of flowers, Jack would be happy for donations to be made to Ellendale U.M Church, Sunday School Room Fund, P.O. Box 193, Ellendale, DE 19941.
Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Milton.

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Linden M. Harmon,
retired HVAC mechanic
Linden M. Harmon, 49, of Millsboro, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at home.
He was the son of the late Parker and Fedora Harmon.
Linden was a member of the Indian Mission United Methodist Church of Millsboro, and was also a member of the Nanticoke Indian Association. He was a master carpenter making beautiful fine furniture. He was a state employee retiring from the Stockley Center as an HVAC mechanic.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald W. Harmon, Leonard A. Harmon and Roger S. Harmon.
He is survived by his children, Leonard Durham Harmon of Richmond, Va., and Melissa E. Wilson of Tulsa, Okla.; and his brothers, Joseph and wife Luisa Harmon of Georgetown and Gregory L. Harmon of San Francisco, Calif.
Services were held at Indian Mission United Methodist Church, Millsboro, with interment private.

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Ed Grimshaw,
Jefferson Award winner
We joyously celebrate the rich and long life of Ed Grimshaw, 90, of Millsboro and recently Plattsburgh, N.Y., where he resided with family for the past year. He passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007.
Ed was born in 1917 near the Canadian border in Champlain,
N.Y. He spent much of his career as a store manager with Agway Inc., retiring from the Middletown location after nearly 50 years of service. He never missed a day of work in his life.
He led an active and energetic social life, and made many friends along the way in his memorable life journey. He is remembered for his commitment to community leadership and volunteerism, for which he received the Jefferson Award for public service. He enjoyed dancing, traveling, playing cards, casino trips, bowling and playing shuffleboard. He loved being with his longtime friends at the Indian River Senior Center in Millsboro and new friends at the Senior Center in Plattsburgh.
We will never forget his quick smile, charm, humor and love of storytelling, including his incredibly accurate memory for dates and details.
In July 2007, he celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by 80 friends and family from across the country with a surprise party in New York. Thanks to Gerri Dumesnil for her efforts in organizing this surprise, which gave him much joy and many happy memories at the end of his life.
He was predeceased by his 12-year companion, Helen Kiesel, and previously by his wife of 30 years, Joyce Dumas Grimshaw. His memory is held dear by his daughter, Kynda Annable and her husband John, stepdaughter Jayla Boire, and sister Theresa Boire.
A Memorial Mass was held at Mary Mother of Peace, Oak Orchard, followed by a luncheon reception at the Georgia House, Main Street, Millsboro.
Donations may be made in his name to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, c/o Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE, 19808. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.

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Shirley K. Godfrey,
department manager
Shirley K. Godfrey, 72, of Milton since 1998, and formerly of Reading, Pa., went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, with her husband and children at her side, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Shirley was born in New Holland, Pa., daughter of the late Charles R. and Kathryn E. Kratz Keiser.
She was the shoe department manager and buyer for Rubinson’s Department Store, in New Holland, for nine years, retiring in 1978. Shirley was also resident manager from 1963 to 1969 at Spring Gulch Campground, also in New Holland.
Shirley was founder of the Girl Scout and Brownie Troops in the Welsh Mountain area of Pennsylvania.
She enjoyed crafting.
Shirley was a former member of the Zion U.C.C. Church in Reading and after moving to Milton, became a member of Grace Church. Shirley loved worshipping the Lord.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Levi “Lee” Godfrey; nine children, the Rev. Terry L. and wife Linda (Rohrer) Blessing of Lancaster, Pa., Charles E. “Ed” and wife Kathy (Baker) Blessing of Stevens, Pa., Vicky L. Stanley of East Earl, Pa., Wanda K. Albright and husband Terry of Strasburg, Pa., Tammy L. Wolf and husband Charles Jr. of Ephrata, Pa., David S. and wife Charlene (Hawk) Blessing of Lebanon, Pa., Harry P. and wife Marcia (McCoy) Godfrey, Jeffrey L. and wife Debra (Hrezic) Godfrey and Richard W. Godfrey, all of Reading; 21 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Ruth A. (Keiser) Frantz and husband Paul of New Holland, Pa. and Jane L. (Keiser) Heisler and husband Kenneth of Lancaster, Pa.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, Grace Church, 514 Union St., Milton. The family suggests contributions be made to the church or to the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19904.

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James R. Fraser,
Denville Glass owner
James Ronald “Jim” Fraser, 74, passed from this earthly life on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. James was the only child born to James Angus and Elizabeth Fraser on June 4, 1933, in Queens, N.Y. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956, spending a tour of duty in Japan during the Korean War. Jim was a longstanding member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Succasunna, N.J. Jim, a glazier by trade, joined his parents working at Denville Glass Company in Denville, N.J., in 1956. He retired as its owner in 1996 after 40 years of dedicated service. Upon retiring and moving to Dagsboro, Eleanor and James became active members of Community Lutheran Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor, and two daughters, Joyce Fraser and Janet Schneider. Also surviving are Amy Stewart, partner of Joyce and René Schneider, husband of Janet. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 27, at Community Lutheran Church in Omar. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Heart Association, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

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Dorothy Malinowksi,
association delegate
Dorothy Malinowski of Hockessin and Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 29, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Catherine Joachimowski, whom she cared for in their elder years. Dorothy was a graduate of Wilmington High School. She was the lifetime business partner and office manager for her husband’s dental practices in Greenville and Lewes. Dorothy was a member of the University and Whist Club, Rehoboth Beach Country Club and Lewes Yacht Club. She served as a delegate to the women’s auxiliary of the American Dental Association and president of the Delaware chapter. She was also the first secretary of the DENPAC political organization as well as a member of the Memorial Hospital Junior Board. Dorothy enjoyed boating and fishing, and was a gifted painter. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her husband, Dr. Andrew S. Malinowski, son Andrew, daughter-in-law Meghan and grandson Andrew IV. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 4, at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to the Building Fund of St. Jude the Apostle Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, 19958.
or the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Hospital.