02/15/08

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Elizabeth L. Brunner,
music teacher
Elizabeth L. Brunner, 92, of Manor Care Nursing Facility, Pike Creek, Wilmington, and formerly of Delmar, N.Y., died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008.
Mrs. Brunner was the wife of the late Raymond A. Brunner; daughter of George M. and Sadie Paris Loy; sister of the late Ruth Loy and the late Sarah Gay; sister of retired U.S. Navy Capt. William W. Loy of Jacksonville, Fla.; mother of Sally C. Brunner of Lewes and Patricia B. Bois of Medfield, Mass.; grandmother of Robert P. Bois II, Nicole B. Bruton and Aimee L. Bois; and great-grandmother of Quinn P. Bruton and Jillian B. Bruton.
Mrs. Brunner graduated from Syracuse University. She was a homemaker, taught music lessons and was an avid gardener and flower arranger. She was active in her church, Westminster Presbyterian in Wilmington, where she sang in the choir. She was also a member of the national sorority Alpha Chi Omega and was active in Panhellenic events.
Services will be private. Memorials in her name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805.

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John C. Bradley,
World War II veteran
John C. Bradley, 83, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of New Castle, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at Christiana Hospital surrounded by family.
Born in Wilmington, Mr. Bradley was the son of the late Anthony and Helen Harkins Bradley. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed in the Pacific Theatre as a tail gunner on the PBY rescue planes.
He worked in carpet sales at Bayard Co. until his retirement. After moving to the beach, he worked part time for First State Community Action Agency in the Families Connected Division. During the late 1960s, he owned and operated the Hi-Ho Tavern. He was a member of Mary, Mother of Peace Church and was a former member of Holy Spirit Church. He was also a member of the Big Band Society in Rehoboth Beach. An avid golfer, he belonged to the TGA Group. He was also a huge fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Phillies and Notre Dame football.
Mr. Bradley is survived by his daughters, Coleen Bradley of Kenilworth, N.J., and Susan M. Bradley of Wilmington; his sons, Michael A. of Rehoboth Beach, J. Patrick and James F., both of Wilmington; and three grandchildren, Jack, Eileen and Dennis. Also surviving is his brother, Francis Bradley of Newark.
Friends and family are invited to visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15, at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown roads, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2505 Centerville Road, Wilmington. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.

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Florence E. Reed,
avid china painter
Florence E. Reed, 90, of Chestertown, Md., formerly of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at Chester River Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chestertown.
Mrs. Reed was born July 31, 1917, in Townsend, to the late Wilbur S. and Rachel Burge Waters.
She graduated from Galena High School and attended Goldey-Beacom College.
Mrs. Reed worked as a business partner with her late husband on a farm near Middletown.
She was active in the Townsend Home Demonstration Club and was an avid china painter.
Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by her husband, Millard F. Reed; and a son, Donald R. Reed.
She is survived by a son, Millard F. Reed Jr. of Chestertown; a daughter, Joan R. Crowley of Rehoboth Beach; five grandchildren, William Reed and his wife Ruth, Robin May, Jonathan Reed and his wife Jane, Griffith Reed and his wife Kelly, and Hunter Reed; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Immanuel Methodist Church, 209 W. Main St., Townsend, DE 19734.

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Parker E. Failor,
Graves employee
Parker E. Failor, 71, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loved ones Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
He was born August 19, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Parker P. and June Elizabeth Sweeney Failor.
Mr. Failor relocated to Delaware 60 years ago. He enjoyed a long career with Acme food stores working both in the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
He then worked for Graves Uniforms in Lewes for 20 years. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a regular “Jack of All Trades.” He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Ingram Failor; two daughters, Iva Jane Fagan and husband Luke of Rehoboth Beach, and Christine McCarty of Lewes; and one granddaughter, Ragen McCarty of Lewes.
There will be a graveside committal at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, at Henlopen Memorial Park, Route 1, Milton. Pastor Larry Wanaselja will be officiating.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.

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Samuel L. Quinn,
retired electrican
Samuel L. Quinn, 87, of Lewes, formerly of Middletown Township, Pa., passed away at his residence Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008
He was born on March 3, 1920, in Chester, Pa., son of the late Thomas L. Quinn and Myrtle Sellers Quinn.
Mr. Quinn retired as an electrician in 1987 from B P Refinery in Trainer, Pa., after 35 years of service in the petroleum industry. He was an avid golfer and member of Shawnee Country Club in Milford.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose (MacDonald) Quinn of Lewes; a daughter, Maureen Quinn of Arlington, Va.; two sisters, Anna Marchlik of Milton, and Sister Thomasann of Doylestown, Pa.; and a granddaughter, Julia Ortiz of Arlington, Va.
Memorial services will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, with Deacon John Smith officiating.
Entombment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to Delaware Hospice 20167 Office Circle Georgetown, DE 19947 or Home Of The Brave Foundation, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963

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George Lonnie Cox,
independent contractor
George Lonnie Cox, 62, of Ellendale, formerly of New Castle, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, at home.
Mr. Cox was born in Wilmington, the son of the late Oather Edward and Gladys Ramsey Swanson, and stepson of the late Wesley L. Swanson.
He was a self-employed contractor, working in the New Castle and Wilmington areas for many years.
Mr. Cox specialized in siding, window, roof and deck work, getting most of his work by word of mouth and fine workmanship.
In his younger years, he enjoyed playing horseshoes.
Mr. Cox also liked playing pool, swimming, fishing and bowling.
He especially enjoyed playing cards, particularly blackjack, with his granddaughters, and a good game of pinochle.
Mr. Cox loved to teach people as well as tease them.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Cox; two sons, Lonnie Cox Jr. of Ellendale, and Howard W. Cox and his wife Laura of Dover; a daughter, Glenna Cox-Hidalgo and her husband Rodel of Wilmington; two brothers, Carl H. Cox and his wife Sandra E. of New Castle, and Leon Swanson and his wife Cynthia of Avondale, Pa.; a sister, Marie Swanson of Long Neck; three granddaughters, Makailea Hidalgo, Isabelle Hidalgo and Cameron Cox; one grandson, Garrett Cox; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.

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David R. West,
chemical worker
David R. West, Sr., 46 of Millsboro, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008.
He was a graduate of Claymont High and was employed by General Chemical for 22 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald West.
Sadly missed by his mother, Patsy West of Millsboro; two sisters, Mary Ellen Rineer and husband Timothy of Wilmington, and Holly W. June of New Castle; two sons, David R. West Jr. and Dennis West of Claymont; a nephew, Timmy Rineer of Wilmington; best friend, Chuck Schertle; and his beloved cat, Selby. All services are private. Contributions in David’s name to the SPCA will be appreciated, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.

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Dorothy P. Gentry,
Wilmington homemaker
Dorothy P. Gentry, 90, of Wilmington, passed away at her home on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008.
She was the only child born to the late Rose and John Pierce on May 14, 1917. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ellsworth J. Gentry Sr., in 1984. Dorothy was a homemaker and took pride in her home. She especially enjoyed decorating at the Christmas season. Dorothy kept active and independent throughout her life until she became ill in September 2004. She enjoyed crochet and needlepoint until her eyesight failed her; and she also loved Cape May, N.J. Dorothy was an active member of Brandywine Valley Baptist Church until she became ill, could no longer drive and transportation was limited.
Her children, Dorothy G. Donovan and her husband James of Wilmington, Frederick Gentry of Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, Robert Gentry and his wife Deborah of Wilmington, daughter, Carol B. Brower and her husband Joseph of Landenberg, Pa., Douglas G. Gentry at home, and daughter-in-law, Pauline Gentry of Wilmington, survive her.
Also, 14 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren survive her. Besides her husband, three sons, Thomas D. Gentry, John E. Gentry and Ellsworth J. Gentry Jr. and a grandson, Ellsworth J. Gentry III, also preceded Dorothy in death. Dorothy was the caregiver for her son Douglas all of his life and at the end of Dorothy’s life, her five surviving children became her caregivers.
The family of Dorothy would like to thank the Delaware Hospice nurses and aides for their kindness and exceptional caregiving during the end of Dorothy’s life.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 14, at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, with interment in Silverbrook Cemetery.
The family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810; or Horizon House, 500 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 19801 in memory of Dorothy.

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Margaret C. Jones,
Pantry Pride retiree
Margaret “Margie” C. Jones passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, from a prolonged illness at Brandywine Senior Care in Rehoboth Beach.
Margie Jones worked 30 years for Food Fair and Pantry Pride and resided in Randallstown, Md. For the past eight years, she resided at Brandywine Senior Care in Rehoboth Beach.
Her beloved husband, James Monty Jones, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Terry L. Jones and his partner, Joseph McNally of Rehoboth Beach; her sister, Cecilia Frank; and brothers, Francis J. and Victor Radulski.
Funeral services were held at Loring Byers Funeral Home, Randallstown, with burial in Lake View Memorial Park.