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Roland C. Lemaire, A&P store manager
Roland Clay Lemaire, 77, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born July 30, 1931, in Galveston, Texas, to the late Arny Clay and May Pundt Lemaire.
Mr. Lemaire was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served as a radar operator during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by A & P Food Stores for 37 years, retiring as an assistant manager. He enjoyed working in his yard. He was a family man first and foremost and a more loyal friend you could not find.
He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Yankees, Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace. Mr. Lemaire was a member of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church where he served as an eucharistic minister.
Mr. Lemaire is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Wessells Lemaire; a daughter, Theresa L. Fiorentino; a son, Martin C. Lemaire; two sisters, Geraldine Purdy and Dolores Donahue; two brothers, Albert “Reds” Lemaire and Kenneth Lemaire, all of Lewes; two grandchildren, Danielle L. Hansen of Millsboro and Melanie Payton of Lewes; and two great-grandchildren, Maddison Long and Dylan Payton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 11, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel streets, Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. James E. Downs, MSA, will be the celebrant. Friends may also call from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Interment will be at All Saints’ Cemetery, Beaver Dam Road near Angola.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Dover, DE 19901.

Emma L.H. Clayton, Cambridge centenarian
Emma Lee Henry Clayton, 103, of Cambridge, Md., passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008, at the Mallard Bay Care Center.
She was born Oct. 28, 1904, and was a daughter of the late Howard and Ada Meredith Wilson.
Mrs. Clayton graduated from Cambridge High School in 1920 and was first married to Edwin M. Henry in 1926. Mr. Henry passed away Nov. 5, 1959. She was later married to Ellison R. Clayton in 1970. Mr. Clayton passed away Jan. 25, 1986.
As a young woman, she worked at Herbert Hearn Hardware in Cambridge and later as a clerk to the Dorchester County Commissioners for 25 years, retiring at age 65. Mrs. Clayton was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for many years. She was an avid bridge player and had been a member of the Cambridge Women’s Club, Cambridge Yacht Club and the Dorchester Hospital Auxiliary. She was very community oriented and was well known for her elegance and grace. Mrs. Clayton had been a resident at the Mallard Bay Care Center for the past five years, where she passed away Sunday evening.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary LeCompte and Laura Reynolds.
She is survived by two sons, Edwin M. Henry Jr. and his wife Barbara Henry of Ellicott City, Md., and H. Keith Henry of Lewes, chairman of ELC Endowment, Beebe Medical Foundation; a stepdaughter, Geraldine Clayton Creighton and her husband Donald of Salisbury, Md.; two granddaughters, Barbara Jo Pion and her husband Edward of East New Market, Md., Kim Meris Reitz and her husband Richard of West Friendship, Md.; two stepgrandchildren, Brian Ellison Mills and Shannon Rose Mills; four great-grandchildren, Stephen E. Pion, Emily C. Pion, Katie Meredith Reitz and Christopher A. Reitz; a step great-grandson, Michael E. Pion and his wife Addy Pion of Enola, Pa.; and one niece, Barbara Reiss and her husband James of Virginia Beach, Va.
A funeral service was held at Grace United Methodist Church, Cambridge, with interment in Dorchester Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Race Street, Cambridge MD 21613 or to the ELC Endowment, Beebe Medical Foundation, 920 Savannah Road, Lewes DE 19958.

Robert K. Dryden, loved traveling
Robert K. Dryden, 66, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Born in Salisbury, Md., he was the son of the late William Dryden Sr. and Jane Elizabeth Weaver Dryden.
Mr. Dryden was retired from Crown Cork and Seal Inc. with 37 years of service and was also a member of the United Steel Workers of America Local 7212 for those years. He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard and also a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 2 in Long Neck. All of the above held a very special place in his heart every day of his life, especially the part of him that was a Marine until he passed.
Mr. Dryden loved to do many activities with his wife; he loved to travel to see stock car racing and travel to hear local bands perform country music. He loved to socialize with all people that he met through his walks of life. The special thing that he enjoyed most was being with his wife at home enjoying a wonderful dinner and a good movie together. He was a loving, caring and devoted husband for 29 years which she will cherish forever.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ada Mae Dryden; a brother, William Dryden of Salisbury; and his mother-in-law, Mary Jane Greenwalt of Whaleyville, Md.; many friends he had met through all of his travels of life and the new friends that he had met at his home at Creek End; and a very special friend, Madeline Baker (known to him as little munchkin) of Bishopville, Md.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Carole Lee Anderson; and a very special friend, Wanda M. Adkins.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 11, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call after 10 a.m. The Rev. Fred Duncan will officiate. Friends may also call from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, at the funeral home. Interment with honors will be at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to Care Packages for the Soldiers, c/o Marianne Albitz, American Legion Post 28 Oak Orchard-Riverdale, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Cathleen Ann Terczak, avid outdoorswoman
Cathleen Ann Terczak, 50, of Fair Hill, Md., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008, while hiking in the North Cascades National Park, Washington.
Born in Wilmington, she graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1976. After a brief sojourn to California, she returned to Delaware and completed her education by obtaining an associate’s degree in the sciences from Delaware Technical & Community College, Stanton campus. She began her professional career with Stuart Pharmaceuticals, which later was acquired by AstraZeneca. During her tenure, she became an associate scientist at AstraZeneca and was employed for more than 25 years with these companies.
Cathy was an accomplished outdoors person who enjoyed running, golfing and fitness. She especially enjoyed her annual excursions in the mountains with her husband, Bob, throughout the West and the wilderness areas of the great Pacific Northwest. She will be remembered as a loving, compassionate and courageous person who was respected and loved by all who knew her.
Cathy is survived by her husband, Robert M., of Fair Hill; her parents, Willis and Mary Groome of Lewes; her sisters and their spouses, Marie and Thomas Potter of Oak Hill, Va., Barbara and William Binney of Dumfries, Va., and Dolores and David Strouss of Middletown; her brothers and their spouses, Michael and Michelle of Irvine, Calif., and David and Sharon of Newark; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Cathy was predeceased by her brother, Robert.
The family wishes to acknowledge the personnel of the National Park Service, Marblemount Ranger District, North Cascades National Park, Washington, and especially Ranger Kelly Bush and staff for their assistance and support.
Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Mealey Funeral Home, Wilmington, with private burial.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Raye Ellen Moore, animal lover
It is with great sadness that the family of Raye Ellen Moore, 62, of Milford, announces her passing on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, after a long battle with cancer.
Mrs. Moore was born in Salisbury, Md., the daughter of the late Raymond Clarence and Thelma Pilchard Dayton.
She was a homemaker and took great pride in taking care of her family and home. Raye Ellen was an avid animal lover. In her later years, her mission was to care for stray animals. She enjoyed painting and stenciling. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren, for she loved them very much. She will forever be remembered and missed by all that knew her for her generosity, loving and caring spirit.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas W. Moore; three daughters, Tonya and David Rothermel and their children Kyle, Morgan, Taylor and Kane, of Milford; Kristin Moore, of Lewes; Deena and Scott Day and their children Aaron, Keegan, Aashton, Kaaden, Lauren - Ashlee, Kaitlin and Aadisyn, all of Mt. Airy, N.C.; and five brothers, James Thomas Stant and his wife Betty, of Snow Hill, Md., Jim Dayton and his wife Marion, of Milton, Donald Dayton and his wife Annie, of Salisbury, Md., Bobby Dayton and his wife Shirley, and Fred Dayton, all of Cambridge, Md.; one sister, Joyce McAllister; her close and cherished friends Eileen Woodland, Dwayne Mousley and Alfred Mousley Jr., her little Yorkshire Terrier Hope and her three grandpuppies Ava, Aldin and Nadia.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Lofland Funeral Home, 102 Lakeview Ave., Milford. There will be a reception to follow at Smith & Co. restaurant in Milford.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to either Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, Attention: Jane Blue, P. O. Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969; or the Debbie Sipple Fund For Animals, Felton Bank, Attention: Dee Andrews, 698-A North DuPont Highway, Milford, DE 19963

Gail S. Mears, loved to read, do crafts
Gail S. Mears, 58, of near Georgetown, passed on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008 at home.
Gail was born Feb. 15, 1950, in Berlin, Md.
Mrs. Mears was a homemaker. She loved to read, craft ceramics and spend time being close with her family.
She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Littleton.
Gail is survived by her husband of 23 years, Earl S. Mears; her mother, Catherine Williams Littleton of Berlin, Md.; four children, Cheryl Joseph of Gumboro, William Wells of Gumboro, Jamie Wells and wife Jill of Dagsboro, and Jared Mears and wife Lisa of La Plata, Md.; four sisters, Darlene Collins of Clarksville, Donie Hitchens of Gumboro, Berrie Bostic of Whaleyville, Md., and Tammy Jarmon of Ocean Pines, Md.; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with interment in Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro.

Catherine G. Glorioso, Millsboro homemaker
Catherine Gentile Glorioso, 83, of Millsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Nancy Glorioso.
She was born Jan. 5, 1925, in New York City, daughter of the late Antonio and Mariana Burgio Gentile. In addition to her son and daughter-in-law, she is survived by two grandchildren, Alessandra Glorioso at home and Richard Glorioso Jr. of Bear.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Route 1 at Five Points, Lewes. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins- Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Burial will follow the Mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871.

Paul Norton, Lewes resident
Paul Norton, 79, of Lewes, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Christiana Hospital in Newark. Arrangements are being made at Parsell Funeral Home on Kings Highway in Lewes for a viewing on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 12. A Funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at St. Jude the Apostle Roman Catholic Church on Route 1 near Five Points, Lewes. A full obituary will be published in the Tuesday, Aug. 12 Cape Gazette.

Eugene H. Sockriter Sr., loving dad, granddad
Eugene H. Sockriter Sr., 75, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at his home in Seaford.
Eugene was born in Angola, the son of the late Edward Harry Sockriter and Alberta H. Downs and his stepfather Albert Downs.
He was a loving husband father, grandfather and great-granddad.
Eugene, known as “Gene,” has put up a long fight in the past five years with his illness. He lost his late wife, “Mattie,” a year and a half ago; since then all he has talked about was going home to be with his wife. Now his wish has come true; he’s in heaven with his loved ones.
Loved ones left to cherish his memory include eight children, William Hawkins and his wife Janet of Seaford, Evelyn Faircloth and her husband Joe of Laurel, Patsy Collingsworth and her husband Billy of Delmar, Eugene H. Sockriter Jr. and his wife Christine of Seaford, Nancy Bundick and her husband Jeff of Seaford, Alberta “Tinkerbell” Shockley of Seaford, Louise Sockriter of Seaford, and Wanda Walton and her husband Johnny of Seaford; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grand children.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday Aug. 9, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior.
Interment will be in Blades Cemetery, Blades.
Pastors Joe LeCates and Tim McDurman will officiate.

Melvin G. Zimmerman, sold pianos, organs
Melvin G. Zimmerman, 94, of Long Neck, formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
He was born in Elysburg, Pa., son of the late Emmanuel and Hannah Zimmerman.
He was a retired piano and organ salesman.
Melvin was as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army at the Long Neck Food Lion and formerly worked as a security guard for Tunnell Companies in Long Neck.
He is survived by his sister, Pauline Bodman; nephew, Robert Bodman; and caregivers and special friends, Joan Ruggiano and Verona Healey.
Services will be private.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.

Belle ‘Billie’ Walls, Playtex retiree
Belle B. “Billie” Walls, 91, of Dover, passed away in her daughter’s home on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.
She was born June 26, 1917, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Samuel and Bertha Bartlett.
Belle worked for Richardson-Robbins for 20 years, and then retired from Playtex after 25 years.
She enjoyed ceramics, working in her yard and traveling.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Walls; three brothers, Robert, James and Harvey Bartlett; and two sisters, Sally Johnston and Beatrice Pyle. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Hervie Hill of Dover, with whom she lived; two sisters, Ruth Dill of Wilmington, and Susan Reusch of Newark; brothers, Charles Bartlett of Wilmington and Howard Bartlett of Long Neck; a grandson, William Hill and his wife Mary Jo of Milford; granddaughter, Donna Ford of Felton; three great-grandchildren, Holly Ford, Matthew Ford and Shannon Hill; a special niece, Norma Nickerson; and special nephew, Woodrow “Buddy” Gilbert.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901.

Joanne L. Brown, licensed practical nurse
Joanne L. Brown, 55, of Bear, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at home.
Joanne was born in McKeesport, Pa., the daughter of Evelyn M. and the late William G. White Sr. and has made Wilmington her home for the past 52 years.
Joanne graduated from Concord High School in 1971 and the Chester Upland School of Practical Nursing in 1982. Joanne was a licensed practical nurse at the Wilmington and Christiana hospitals for many years. She was a member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Wilmington. She enjoyed cooking and she was an avid Pittsburg Steelers and Boston Red Sox fan. But her heart belonged to her family. She loved caring for her family, including her dogs, Baby and Tank.
Joanne will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 18 years, Albert M. Brown; daughter, Ashley M. Brown; mother, Evelyn M. White of Wilmington; brothers, William G. White Jr. and his wife Sallie of Claymont, and Steve A. White of Smyrna; mother-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Wilmington; uncle, Harold S. White of Lewes; and her two loving dogs, Baby and Tank.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service in celebration of Joanne’s life at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, where they may visit with her family after 9:30 am. Committal services will be held privately.
In memory of Joanne, a contribution may be made to the Delaware Chapter National MS Society, 2 Mill Road, Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19806; or St. David’s Episcopal Church, 2320 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

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Marjorie S. Allen, retired secretary
Marjorie Scudder Allen, 75, of Frankford, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
She was born Sept. 22, 1932, in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Howard E. and Helen M. McLeish Scudder.
Mrs. Allen had worked as a secretary for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission in Prince Georges County, Md. for 15 years before retiring in 1991. While living in Maryland, Mrs. Allen was an auxiliary member of American Legion Post #316 in Greenbelt, Md; she enjoyed playing the slots, casino nights and bingo. She was also a professional singer in Washington. Mrs. Allen and her husband of 25 years, Ronald E. Allen, relocated to the beach five years ago.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her son, George Scott Work in 1991.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Elizabeth “Beth” Perko and her husband Ed of Montville, Ohio, and Karen Gustafson and her partner Deb Qualey of Rehoboth Beach; two step-daughters, Terri Carr of Helena, Ariz. and Tammy Nash of Fredericksburg, Va.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call beginning at 6 p.m. Beth Cohen will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Edwin King Tilghman, business owner
Edwin King Tilghman, 86, of Delmar, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at his home with his wife.
Born Jan. 10, 1922, in Pocomoke City, Md., he was the son of the late King and Elsie Tilghman.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Ed went into the insurance business and then went on to own and operate such businesses as Tilghman’s Home Furnishings, Pizza Corner and South Division Street Market.
He was a member of the American Legion and was a member of Joshua’s House Church. One of his greatest pleasures was singing at local churches and nursing homes, spreading the word of the Lord to others.
Ed will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Barbara C. Tilghman, to whom he would have been married 14 years on Aug. 14. Also left behind is the family he so dearly loved, his son, James E. Tilghman (Helen), his daughter, Sharon L. Long (Joseph), son, Elton Taylor, daughter, Shirley Taylor, and daughter, Barbara Crockett; grandchildren, Jennifer Lord (Arthur), Michelle Hamilton (Scott); Jenny Crockett, Melista Crockett, Bryan Taylor and Tuesday Taylor; seven great-grandchildren; and good friend Jimmy Chandler.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Lorraine Tilghman; and a sister, Margaret Virginia Groton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from noon to 1. Interment with military honors will follow at Wicomico Memorial Park in Salisbury, Md. The Rev. Chuck Reynolds will officiate.

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Sherry L. Humphrey, motel employee
Sherry L. Humphrey, 37, of Lewes, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at home.
She was born Dec. 26, 1970, in Dayton, daughter of Jim Humphrey and Marlene Stone.
Sherry had worked part-time at the Sand Castle Motel in Rehoboth Beach. She enjoyed photography and singing.
In addition to her parents, Sherry is survived by her fiance, Robert S. Walls Jr.; her daughter, Monique; her son, Ricky; and brother, Jamie Humphrey.
All services were private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises Inc., Lewes.

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Marion C. Balducci, loving housewife
Marion Catherine Balducci, 91, of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Naples, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008.
In July 2007, Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Ezio Edmund Balducci, 93, after 68 years of marriage.
Marion was the loving mother of her six children and their spouses, Arlene and Ed Stanis of Chincoteague, Va., Diane and Ted Lane of Fairfax, Va., Robert and Deb Balducci of Montclair, Va., Janice and Tom Wheeler of Fairfax, Glen and Carol Lee Balducci of St. Augustine, Fla., and Edmund and Brenda Balducci of Pleasanton, Calif. She was the cherished grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial Mass at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 19, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Chincoteague, with Father Paschel Kneip OSB officating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to St. Andrew Catholic Church Migrant Ministries, 6288 Church St. Chincoteague, VA 23336.
Arrangements entrusted to Salyer Funeral Home Inc. in Chincoteague.

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Frances S. Phillips, retired school worker
Frances S. Cherrix Phillips, 77, passed away Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
She was born Sept. 1, 1930, in Tasley, Va., daughter of the late George and Virginia Coxton Cherrix.
Mrs. Phillips worked for 10 years at the Rehoboth Elementary School as a cafeteria worker. She was a 23-year volunteer and past president of the Rehoboth Little League.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert “Bob” Phillips, in 2001.
She is survived by her son, Larry J. Phillips, and her daughter, Vicki Menozzi, both of Millsboro; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her brother, George Cherrix Jr. of Onancock, Va.; and a sister, Faye Fleagle of Amhurst, Ohio.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Edge Hill Cemetery, Accomac, Va.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Rehoboth Little League, P.O. Box 909, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

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Josephine Fiorentino, yacht club employee
Josephine A. Fiorentino passed away peacefully at her home in Lewes, where she resided since 1986, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Attilio and Lucy Sisofo.
Josephine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who lived for her family. Jo retired from the Hotel duPont after 18 years of service and worked at the Lewes Yacht Club for several years. She loved gardening, cooking and taking care of her home.
In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by her children, Janet Conigliaro, Judith Gladnick, Joy Downey, John Fiorentino Jr., Joseph Fiorentino, Jacqueline Fiorentino, Jennifer Fiorentino and Jeri Timmons; she is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Josephine was the oldest of nine children.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Ninth and Dupont streets, Wilmington. The Rev. David Murphy will be the celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be sent to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.

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Elizabeth Shoemaker, Bethany teen
Elizabeth Ann Shoemaker, 18, of Bethany Beach, and formerly of Ellicott City, Md., passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a six-year battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
She was a student at Indian River High School where she will be receiving an honorary diploma.
Ms. Shoemaker loved hanging out with her friends, going to the beach, reading and drawing. She was also a devout Catholic and member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church.
Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Glenn and Rosanne (Sotak) Shoemaker; a sister, Sarah F. Shoemaker; maternal grandmother Rose Sotak; paternal grandmother Margaret Rappaport; paternal grandfather David Shoemaker and his wife Doris; and stepgrandmother Patricia Thacker.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach. Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12; a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 361 West Ave., Ocean View. A graveside service will be at noon, Thursday, Aug. 14, at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, Md.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Elizabeth’s name to the Justin W. Jennings Foundation, 230 Chad Place, Millville, DE 19970,

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Robin Dorothy Carson, Wal-Mart staffer
Robin Dorothy Carson, 45, also know as O’Donnell, of Millsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at home. Robin was employed at the Georgetown Wal-Mart since its opening.
She graduated high school in Upper Darby, Pa., in 1982. She was a devoted mother, wife, daughter and sister, but most of all friend. Robin had a heart too big for any one person. She will always be loved, truly missed, but never forgotten.
She is survived by her husband, George Carson; both parents, Judith Carr of Millsboro, and Richard Schreiber and stepmother Louise of Upper Darby, Pa.; a sister, Holly Steele and husband Mike of Millsboro. Robin is also survived by 10 children, Shanna, Nikki, Marrissa, Patrick and Jamie O’Donnell all of Millsboro, George and Karen Carson of Millsboro, Amy Carson of St. Michaels, Md., Melissa Castrejon of Bridgeville and Sandy Carson of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, all of whom called her Mom-Mom and all the others who called her Mom.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions in Robin’s name to Conley’s United Methodist Church, 22150 Robinsonville Road., Lewes, DE 19958.

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Paul Louis Norton, radio, TV broadcaster
Paul Louis Norton, 79, of Lewes, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Christiana Hospital.
Paul was born in Olean, N.Y., on May 13, 1929, to Ivers J. and Ailene Eaton Norton. The third of six children, he began his distinguished 50-year career in radio and television broadcasting in 1946 while a senior in high school with an on-the-air job at the local radio station. Within four years, he would be an announcer and disc jockey for radio stations in Schenectady and Albany and make three newscasts a day as the “Crosley Reporter” for WKBW Radio in Buffalo.
Paul was drafted into the Army in December 1950 and was sent to Korea as second lieutenant in 1952.
As a forward artillery observer, he penetrated enemy territory to radio in coordinates for artillery fire. He was honorably discharged as first lieutenant in 1953, after fighting in some of the war’s most savage conflicts, including Old Baldy, Arrowhead, and Pork Chop Hill, a battle whose outcome was crucial to the peace negotiations ending the war.
Paul immediately resumed his broadcasting career in Buffalo with WGR Radio as a newscaster, disc jockey and cohost of a nightly game show called “A Shower for the Bride.” He became the company’s first TV announcer and, in an era when broadcasters were expected to do everything, became its weekend weatherman, newscaster, cohost on a cooking show, the clown “Tommy Tucker” on a children’s program, and announcer for live commercials. His first appearances on national TV began with his local cut-ins for NBC’s “Today Show.”
In 1956, Paul married Nancy Bieger, who would be his beloved wife for 52 years and with whom he would have five children. They moved to Washington, D.C., where Paul earned a B.A. in English from Georgetown University while working full time as a local disc jockey and television weatherman, a CBS network announcer for many national programs, a newscaster for the Voice of America’s World Wide English-language division, and a weekend host for its world-wide jazz program, Music, USA.
Paul continued his career in Philadelphia in 1959, broadcasting and producing at WFIL Radio and WPVI TV-6 for the next 37 years.
To his duties as a disc jockey, he added news, sports and weather reporting, hosting the game shows The Money Movie, The Morning Movie, and Racing Time, and cohosting The Street Where You Live with Larry Ferrari, Dolls and Dollars with Al Meltzer, and a morning show with Connie Roussin. Beginning in 1972 and for the next 20 years, he was the producer and host of Perspective Delaware, Perspective New Jersey, and Perspective Pennsylvania, where his dedication to covering human-interest stories led him to other countries and spurred him to conduct an interview while donating a pint of blood.
His guests included many senators, governors, authors, educators and public figures. He brought the same talents to the station’s religion programs, for which he interviewed clergy of all faiths.
He produced People to People and the popular Sunday morning show Inside Story with Marc Howard for many years.
In June 2000, the Delaware House of Representatives presented Paul with an achievement award on the floor of the House for his dedication to the coverage of worthwhile causes. He was welcomed officially to Delaware by the state Legislature in March 2001.
He was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in November 2001 for a lifetime of achievements in broadcasting communications.
Paul’s work with civic organizations included being president of the Glenside (Penn.) Kiwanis in 1972, president of the Broad Pioneers of Philadelphia in 1986, writer of the Broadcast Pioneers Newsletter for more than 20 years, appointee to the Delaware Board of Elections by Gov. Ruth Ann Minner, president (2002-04) of the Military Officers Association of Southern Delaware, communications teacher at Delaware Technical & Community College, guest lecturer at Wilmington College, member of the Ad Hoc Radio Theatre Group of Possum Point Players, and a board member of the Sussex Family YMCA and the Rotary Club of Lewes and Rehoboth.
Paul cherished his time and friendships in Lewes, since retiring in 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; their five children - Paul; Michael and his wife Joy and their two sons Tom and Robby; Bob; Lisa Kerrigan and her husband Kevin; and Mark and his wife Ai and their son Kent; a sister, Gloria Fant; and three brothers, Don of Rehoboth, Tom, and Ike and his wife Pat.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Route 1, north of Five Points, Lewes.
A viewing will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation-Helping Military Families, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852.

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Frank T. Holding Sr., volunteer firefighter
Frank T. Holding Sr. of Milton passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Frank was born in Bridgeton, N.J., son of the late John Sr. and Alberta (Bourcher) Holding.
A lifelong hard worker, he was a farm manager for many years with Draper King Cole and Green Acre Farms. After retiring from farming, he went to work with Bob Willey & Son in Milton for the past six years.
He was a faithful 37-year member of the Milton Volunteer Fire Department.
Frank enjoyed tractor pulling and camping with his family.
In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth C. Holding; and a son, Frank T. Holding Jr.
Frank is survived by eight children: Linda L. Card of Aurora, Colo., Catherine D. Baumann of Georgetown, Larry E. of Milton, Amy S. Magee of Georgetown, Jeffrey A. of Lincoln, William M., and Timothy Y., both of Milton, and James E. of Gravel Hill; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother: John Holding Jr., of California; his companion of 10 years, Maryjane Hanna; her children and their families, Heather Haines, Georgetown, Cheri Manno, Emily Reeves and Paul Hanna, all of New Jersey; 10 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
A funeral service, with fireman’s honors, will be at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12. Burial will be in Henlopen Memorial Park in Milton.
Flowers are accepted, or contributions in Frank’s honor can be made to the Milton Volunteer Fire Dept., 116 Front St., Milton, DE 19968.

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Mary Nell Warrington, Indian River retiree
Mary Nell Warrington 70, of Milford, and formerly of Georgetown, entered eternal life on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at the Delaware Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Carter County, Tenn., the daughter of the late Howard and Gladys Tester.
Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated employee of the Indian River School District until her retirement in 1999.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Laurel. She took great pleasure in attending hymn singings and spending time with her church family.
Her heart truly belonged to her large family. She enjoyed supporting her spouse and children with their many endeavors, and cherished every moment with her grandchildren.
Mary will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 30 years, Cordia W. Warrington IV; and her sister Irene Malcolm.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted children and grandchildren, her son, Jeff Leong and his wife Patricia and their children Noah and Emma: her son Todd Leong and his wife Grace and their children Erin, Matthew and Sara: her daughter, Karen Webb and her children Stephanie, J.D. Heather and Carrie: her daughter Julie Dmiterchik and her husband Mark, and their children Cody and Carly; her daughter, Cordelia Zook and her husband Justin and child Kaleb: her son, C.W. Warrington and his wife Holly and their children Mackenzie and Savannah; and her daughter Bonnie Yurkanin and her husband Brian.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Watson Funeral Home 211 Washington St., Millsboro. Pastor Don Murray will officiate. Interment will be in Cokesbury Cemetery, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers the family request contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Clifton E. Thrift, fire chief, war veteran
Clifton E. Thrift, 88, of Rehoboth Beach, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Thrift was a past fire chief of the Branchville Fire Department in Maryland in 1942, a veteran of the U. S. Army during World War II, Company -A’s 13th Battalion. He worked for 25 years as a meat department manager for Safeway Foods in Washington, D.C. and later for 10 years as a tax assessor for Maryland State Assessments Office. He was a member of the Mt. Hermon Masonic Lodge 179 and the Shriner Almas Temple in the Washington, D.C. area. He attended the Christ United Methodist Church in Landover Hills, Md., before he made his permanent residence in Rehoboth Beach in 1984 after his retirement.
Mr. Thrift was currently a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Catherine Thrift, who died in 2004.
He is survived by two daughters, Terri Ann Thrift of Stafford, Va., and Nancy C. Galentine and husband Arthur G. of Frederick, Md.; two grandsons, Clifton G. Galentine of Lexington, S.C., and Dana R. Galentine of Poolsville, Md.; one granddaughter; Sheryl L. Taylor and husband Mike of Frederick, Md.; and six great-grandchildren.
A Masonic service was held at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes. Services followed with the Rev. Pat Loughlin officiating. Interment was in Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Epworth United Methodist Church, 19825 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

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Ronald F. Bowden, decorated veteran
Ronald F. “Smokey” Bowden, 89, of Seaford, died Sunday, July 27, 2008, in his home, surrounded by his family.
Born in Seaford on Sept. 16, 1918, the son of the late Herman B. Bowden and Maude E., of Blades, he was a 1936 graduate of Seaford High School.
Mr. Bowden was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 71st Infantry Regiment, 44th Division, from January 1941 to October 1945.
He saw action in France, Germany and Austria.
He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. Mr. Bowden was a member of the 71st Regiment Veterans Association of the State of New York, a charter member of VFW Post 4961, Seaford, and a member of the American Legion Post 6 in Seaford.
He was employed by Tull Brothers for 35 years as service manager in the Farm Equipment Division.
He was a member of the Seaford District Library Commission for 15 years and a member of the Seaford Historical Society, serving on the board of governors, and was a longtime president of the Hitchens Family Reunion Association.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Annabelle Boswell, and his brother Charles, who died in infancy.
Mr. Bowden is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie “Nettie,” who he met and married in France during the war; by his four children, Lorraine Schwartzkopf and her husband Paul, Edmond Bowden and his wife Diane, Charles Bowden and his wife Jeanette, and Christine Bowden and her husband Brad; two grandchildren, Jessica Schwartzkopf and Natan Bowden; and by Danae and John Probasco.
A memorial service was held in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. Instead of flowers, donations may be made in Ronald’s memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963, the Seaford Historical Society, 203 High St., Seaford, DE 19973; or to the Seaford District Library, 402 N. Porter St., Seaford, DE 19973.

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Douglas Vincent Allen, Ferris School counselor
Douglas Vincent Allen “Big Al,” 50, departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at his home. Doug will always be remembered for his athletic talents, kind nature and his unforgettable smile.
He was a graduate of Conrad High School and he received a bachelor’s degree from Towson State University where he attended on a full baseball scholarship. During his college career he was the only Towson pitcher to go undefeated when he pitched against his hometown Delaware Blue Hens.
Doug was employed as a counselor for the past 15 years at Ferris School where he had a caring passion for helping the children. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. His baseball career continued in Wilmington when he played semipro ball for Marta Construction and was named Rookie of the Year after going 9-0 on the mound. He also played for Durney Post and General Motors.
He also enjoyed playing softball with Allen’s Heaters, Doc’s Pub and Bowlarama, to name a few.
Doug leaves behind his loving parents, Richard and Norma Allen of Milton; his brother, Dickie and his wife, Maggie; sister, Debbie Freebery and her friend, Chuck Luppy. Also left to cherish his memory are his nieces and nephews, Dana and her husband, Jimmy, Ryan and Daniel Freebery, Erin and Eric Allen and Doug’s great nephew, James Hendrickson.
Funeral services were held at the Mealey Funeral Home, Wilmington. Burial was at White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Newark.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Ferris School, 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE 19805.

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Coley S. Marchtmon, Rehoboth native
Coley Stephan Marchtmon, 34, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.
He was born in Rehoboth Beach on Dec. 20, 1973, son of Samuel Lee Coleman Jr. and Eleanor Whaley.
Services were held Aug. 9, with interment in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Lewes. Arrangements by Young & McPherson Funeral Home.

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Cynthia D. Johnson, retail store clerk
Cynthia Denise Johnson, 51, of Bishopville, Md., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa.
Cynthia was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Salisbury, Md., to the late Grover Spencer and Aline Johnson.
She was a retail store clerk for many years as well as a homemaker. Cynthia loved crossword puzzles, relaxing on the boardwalk, cooking and riding.
She is survived by her two sons, Nizar G. Johnson and his wife Ekaterina Shandina of Lewes, and Travis Johnson of Selbyville; three sisters, Joyce Silla of Washington, D.C., Brenda Wise of Selbyville, and Cassandra Johnson of Lincoln; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and her church family.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15, at the Trinity Holiness Church, Delaware Avenue, Frankford, where visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Pastor Larry Morris will officiate the service.
Interment will be in Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery in Bishopville.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

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Bennie L. Koehler, restaurant owner
Bennie Lewis Koehler of Milton, 79, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Milford Center.
He and his family moved from Honey Brook, Pa., to Delaware in 1967.
Bennie was born in Shamrock, Okla., son of the late Hubert and Lena Hynes Koehler.
He owned and operated Kirby and Holloway Restaurant in Dover from 1967 to 1983 and the Broadkill Store from 1986 to 1995.
Bennie was a Navy veteran and honorably discharged as aviation machinist mate third class. He served from 1951 to 1955.
Bennie was a member of the Delaware Restaurant Association, president of the Bird Club in Clifton, Pa., and the Highland Park Volunteer Fire Deptartment.
He was a nature lover who found his greatest happiness working and spending time with his family.
Bennie is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Ruth Hall; and two brothers, James and Jerry Koehler.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marian Joyce Steele Koehler; two daughters, Lois Rehkamp and husband David, of Milton, and Dale O’Neal and husband John, of Hartly; son-in-law, Eugene Hall, of Dover; five grandchildren, Ray Hall and wife Jigie, Bennie Melvin and wife Karen, Lena Hall-Zeno, David Rehkamp and companion Chelsea Jester, and Brandy Rehkamp; six great-grandchildren, Jena Melvin, Jasmin Hall, Madelyn Zeno, Nicholas Hall, Alex Hall and Trent Jester; and a sister, Ruth Willis and husband Dr. William Willis of Homosassa Springs, Fla.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 5:30 p.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or Alzheimer’s Association, Georgetown Regional Office, PO Box 625, Georgetown, DE 19947.

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