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Sadie B. Voshell, VFW member
Sadie B. “Sara” Voshell, 90, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital.
Mrs. Voshell was born Feb. 9, 1919, in Clayton, the daughter of the late Frederick E. and Mary Woods Burke. She worked as a ward clerk for the state of Delaware at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna until retiring in 1986. Mrs. Voshell was a charter member, life member and past president of the Clayton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, a life member and past president of VFW Post 8801 Ladies Auxiliary and past president of the VFW Department of Delaware Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a founding member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Clayton and St. Polycarp’s Catholic Church in Smyrna.
Mrs. Voshell is survived by two sons, George E. Voshell Sr. and his wife Margie of Camden, and Philip F. Voshell and his wife Joan of Smyrna; two daughters, Mary Ellen DeBenedictis of Clayton, and Frances Sampson and her husband Bob of Long Neck; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, in Holy Cross Church, 631 S. State St., Dover. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Friends of St. Joseph’s, P.O. Box 508, Clayton, DE 19938; or to Special Olympics Delaware, University of Delaware, 629 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19716; or to Autism Delaware, 924 Old Harmony Road, Newark, DE 19716. Arrangements are by Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium Inc., 29 S. Main St., Smyrna.

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Lorraine Lichtley, machine operator
Lorraine Lichtley, 70, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Lorraine was born in Linfield, Pa., daughter of the late Martin Koenig and Doris (Miller) Koenig Martin.
She was a machine operator with Teleflex and retired several years ago. She and her family moved to Milton from Pottstown, Pa., in 1993. She enjoyed cooking, baking and needlework. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Lorraine is preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Elaine Lichtley; and brother, Martin Koenig.
She is survived by her husband, George Lichtley; a daughter, Rhonda Weldon (Kelly) of Milton; five grandchildren, Joseph Dice, Stephanie Bradford (Joseph), Elizabeth, Shawn and Staci Weldon; two great-grandchildren, Tyler A. and Patrick J. Bradford; twin sister, Loretta Kaas, widow of Leroy, Royersford, Pa.; and sister, Doris Kandler, widow of Jack, Pottstown.
A funeral service was held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, Milton.
Contributions may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd., Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939.

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Michael R. Joseph, volunteer fireman
Michael R. Joseph, known by his friends as Jo Jo, 32, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, from complications of brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family and many friends.
Michael was born Nov. 4, 1976 in Milford. He was a volunteer at the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, where he started as a junior member at the age of 14. Currently he was chief engineer. He was also a volunteer for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Charity Lodge in Laurel and volunteered his time at their annual haunted house fundraiser. He enjoyed hunting, stock car racing, and building and driving demolition derby cars, and spending time with his family and many friends. Michael was a kindhearted, giving, loving person with a big heart.
He is survived by his mother, Janet Joseph of Milton; father and stepmother, Rufus and Barbara Joseph of Lewes; a son, John Michael Joseph of Milford; a brother, Brian Joseph and his wife Bobbie of Lewes; a stepbrother, Mark Parks of Lewes; maternal grandparents, Walter and Lillian Wilkerson of Milford; a niece, Brianna Joseph of Lewes; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many very good friends.
Funeral services were held in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford. Interment was in Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton. Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Aileen M. Phillips, Rehoboth resident
Aileen M. Phillips, 97, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Seaford, died Thursday, June 18, 2009. 
Mrs. Phillips was the daughter of the late Daniel and Maggie Melson. Her husband, Avery “Pete” Phillips, died in 1993. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Phillips of Rehoboth Beach and a nephew, Howard Melson of Long Neck.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. Friends may call at the Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St., Seaford, from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

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Kameron Lee Chandler, Sussex Tech student
Kameron Lee Chandler, 16, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in A.I. DuPont Hospital in Wilmington, surrounded by his loving family.
Kameron was born Jan. 25, 1993, in Lewes, to Carmen M. Harmon and Robert Lee Chandler. Kameron attended Sussex Tech High School in Georgetown, where he was a member of the freshman football team. Kameron enjoyed dressing and attending the United Faith Church of Deliverance in Millsboro, under the pastorate of Pastor Douglas Showell.
Kameron is survived by his mother and father, Carmen and Mervin Brittingham; his father, Robert Lee Chandler of Ocean City, Md.; his sister, Kyra D., Brittingham; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Emma Harmon of Lewes; paternal grandparents, Bishop James and Mary Alice Johnson of Selbyville; godmother, Hope Taylor of Frankford; special cousin, Trevor Harmon Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro. Burial was in Israel-Faith United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services.

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Gail Horn Daisey, registered nurse
Gail Horn Daisey, 56, passed away peacefully in her sister’s residence Friday, June 19, 2009, with her loving family by her side.
She was born Oct. 26, 1952, in Wilmington, daughter of Harold V. Horn and Jean (Thompson) Horn, both of Wilmington. Ms. Daisey was a registered nurse with 33 years’ service at Beebe Medical Center, where she worked until three weeks ago, when her health forced her to stay home. She loved the beach, traveling, family and friends. She was most proud of her daughters and their families. She will be remembered for her incredible work ethic, meticulous cleanliness and never having met a stain she couldn’t remove.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two daughters, Heather Morgan and her husband Tim of Dover, Tenn., and Shannon Cos and her husband Matt of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren, Colten and Kaitlyn Morgan, and a granddaughter-to-be, Matison Gail Cos; three sisters, Nancy Cirelli and her husband Bob of Lewes, Fawn Freeman and her husband Paul of Clifton, Va., and Kim Ogorek and her husband Pat of Bear; and her fat cat, Sam.
Funeral services, with the Rev. Gareth Tonnessen officiating, will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the New Covenant Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 19331 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971; or to Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.

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Donald R. Feltenberger, active veteran
Donald R. Feltenberger, 90, of Millsboro, formerly of Selbyville, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at his home.
He was born in Reading, Pa., son of the late Monroe and Marie Fritz Feltenberger.
Donald served his country during World War II and the Korean War. He was an active member of Roxana Moose, AMVETS Post 2, American Legion Post 28, Elks and VFW of Ocean View.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Coletta Feltenberger Eppinette, formerly of Ephrata, Pa.
He is survived by a daughter, LeReta L. Senft, wife of Charles R. Senft of Lancaster, Pa.; a son, Donald V. Feltenberger, married to Sharon Stehman of Millsboro; a stepdaughter, Shelby J. Moore Eppinette of Lebanon, Pa.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Ethel Blecher; and niece Karolyn Blecher Schrufer of Reading, Pa.
A memorial service with military honors was held Monday, June 22, in the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.

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Shauna R. Kaufman, Sussex Central student
Shauna R. Kaufman, 17, of Dagsboro, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009, in an untimely and tragic automobile accident.
Shauna was born in Lewes, March 16, 1992, daughter of Amy (Foerter) and Ian R. Kaufman. Shauna was a student at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown. She lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Shauna loved art, theater, music, poetry and books.
In addition to her parents, Amy and Ian Kaufman, she is survived by a sister, Holly Kaufman at home; maternal grandparents, Adele and Conrad Foerter of Edgewater, Md.; paternal grandparents, Sandra and Arthur Kaufman of Bethesda, Md.; a great-grandfather, Nathan Switzen; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
A funeral service was held at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View.
Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Shauna’s name to the Shauna R. Kaufman Memorial Fund, Attention Trust Department c/o PNC Bank, Main Street, Millsboro, DE 19966.

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Douglas F. Shiflet, postal worker
Douglas Fraser Shiflet, 46, left this world Friday, June 19, 2009, to continue his journey with the Lord.
Doug fought an exhausting but valiant fight against dysautonomia and left a long string of miracles in his life, which ended much too soon.
He was born Nov. 9, 1962, in Roslyn, N.Y. Doug worked diligently for the U.S. Postal Service, where he followed in his father’s footsteps.
His hobbies included boating, fishing and watching his New York Giants. Doug is survived by a devoted and loving wife, Mara Jones-Shiflet; six amazing children, Gabrielle Shiflet, Patrick Shiflet, Alexander Jones, Jacqueline Shiflet, Robert Shiflet and Paige Shiflet; his loving parents, Dolores and Robert Shiflet Sr. of Warminster, Pa.; siblings, Robert Shiflet Jr. and his wife Sharon of Kennett Square, Pa., and Karen Gibney and her husband Thomas of Center Moriches, N.Y.; brother-in-law, Scott Rodgville and sister-in-law, Megan Rodgville of Elkridge, Md.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helene and Harvey Rodgville of Millsboro; his godfather, Sam Cavalieri; nieces and nephews, Emily Shiflet, Kate Shiflet, Molly Shiflet, Hannah Shiflet, Erin Gibney, Matthew Rodgville and Katie Rodgville; and his two beautiful goddaughters, whom he was so proud of, Colleen Shiflet and Kaitlin Gibney.
He also leaves behind dear friends and an amazing ex-wife. Doug left his children a legacy filled with courage, honor and compassion.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
A memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Lotus St., Dover to celebrate Doug’s life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901.

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Susanne L. Schmierer, noted horsewoman
Susanne L. Quiri Schmierer, 55, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, June 19, 2009, at her residence.
Susanne was born in Amsterdam, upstate New York. As a young child, the family moved to Maryland's Eastern Shore where they operated a horse farm near Queenstown.
Growing up, she developed a love of horses and riding; she entered many horse shows and competitions, often bringing home a blue or red ribbon.
Susanne also learned sewing, knitting and crocheting, crafts that would blossom later in life. Susanne attended local elementary school and then Queen Anne's County High School in Centreville, Md.
After graduation she went on to Patricia Stevens School of Merchandising in Baltimore.
Upon graduation from Patricia Stevens she was awarded a job with the Hecht Co. in Salisbury, Md., where she shared an apartment with a friend and fellow graduate.
Her roommate and friend brought her to Rehoboth Beach where, on a chance encounter, she met her future husband. Married, Sue settled into living in a beach resort.
However, some things never change, and with Sue's love of animals, their home was always shared with a dog, cats and other pets that included, at times, guinea pigs, birds, fish and gerbils.
Even the outside of the home had many colorful birds and woodland animals that were attracted to feeders.
Sue enjoyed knitting, reading and her computer at home. She was an avid NASCAR fan, but that was slightly diminished with the loss of her favorite driver. Susanne loved to travel.
Some of her favorite places were the Amish area of Pennsylvania, Civil War sites, the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia, and antique shops to add to her many collections.
She worked at several area businesses over the years and also sold her sewn and knitted items at craft shows and festivals for a time.
Susanne worked at QVC in Rehoboth Beach, starting out in sales and quickly advancing to an assistant manager position.
Health complications forced her to scale back her position and hours and to finally take a leave of absence.
She was preceded in death by her father George E. Quiri. She is survived by her mother Ruth A. Dorn Quiri of Easton, Md.; her husband Kenneth W. Schmierer Jr. of Rehoboth Beach; sisters-in-law, Karen Stack and Carol Hellens; brother-in-law Keith Schmierer; aunt and uncle Marily and Richard Havlicek; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 2501 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 435, Dallas, TX 75219 or the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE 19958.