10/06/09

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John A. Broadhurst, NASA retiree
John Alfred Broadhurst, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
He was born Nov. 27, 1930, to Irish immigrants in Scranton, Pa. Al started his career as a television announcer. He went on to serve the United States during the Korean War, and his career was jump started with the Defense Department.
Al retired from NASA in 1980 and moved his family to Lewes. Al enjoyed reading, spending time with his family and entertaining others with his delightful voice.
He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Mary Broadhurst. Al was “Pa” to Anton, Mark, Wesley, Christopher and Samantha. Al’s children, Sally, Norene, Jim, Mike and Nancy ask that friends and family remember their beloved father with prayers.
They will forever hold him in their hearts.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, where friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the church. Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.
Arrangements byParsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium.

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Richard R. Bartman, retired director
Richard R. Bartman, 74, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
He was born Aug. 17, 1935, in Birdsboro, Pa., son of the late William and Dorothy (Shober) Bartman.
Richard retired in 1995 from Kiwi Polish Co., a division of Sara Lee Corp., where he had worked for 40 years, retiring as a director of the company, after which he received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in business administration from Columbia University in New York City. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of American Legion Post 28. He was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara (Johansen) Bartman; a daughter, Melissa L. of Hunterdon, N.C.; a son, Timothy J. of Lewes; two grandsons David I. and Jonathan M. and one granddaughter, Erica D'Luzen; four great-grandchildren, Damian, Jordan, Connor and Cody; one sister, Joan Rissell of Douglasville, Pa.; and brothers William D. Bartman of Florida and John R. Bartman of Phoenixville, Pa.
No services are scheduled and interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Janet L. Redzig, Navy retiree
Janet Long Moore Redzig, 68, of Roxana, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009.
She is retired from the United States Navy. She was a member of the Fenwick Island Baptist Church, Lower Sussex County TRIAD, S.A.L.T. Council of Sussex County, American Legion Post 28, F.I.B.C. Choir, American Red Cross Bloodmobile, NERA League Island Chapter and was a Sussex R.S.V.P. caretaker. Janet would give her heart to anybody and would help anybody.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry Robert and Virgie Wilkerson Long; husbands, Earl W. Moore, and Robert Redzig. She is survived by her son, Eric Karl Moore and wife Alex Wellington Moore of Exton, Pa.; brother, Robert V. Long of Millsboro; sister, Jean Ellen Hitchens of Laurel; and best friends and caregivers, Vicki, Pfeifle and Cyndi Seabrease. She is also survived by six nieces and nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews; four great-great-nieces and nephews; also many friends across Pennsylvania, and Delaware, many who she helped.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Fenwick Island Baptist Church, Route 54, where friends may call at 1 p.m. The Rev. Michael Fillis will officiate. Interment with military honors will be in Dagsboro Redmen’s Cemetery, Dagsboro.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a needy or abused person or to a local women’s shelter. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

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Jack Frey service set
The community is invited to attend a worship service at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 307 Federal St., Milton, for Jack Frey of Milton.
This will be a time to recall Jack and share memories and condolences with his family, his wife Louise and their sons, Fred and Glen. A light refreshment will be served following the service. Everyone is welcome.

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Ann M. Scott, bazaar owner
Ann M. Scott, 75, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.
She was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Dover, daughter of the late Ralph and Elsie Spence. Ann and her husband and family were active in the family’s business known as Spence’s Bazaar. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and cards, and shopping. Her favorite spot was the beach, and, she especially enjoyed Grottos. Ann was a member of the Elks Club and the Modern Maturity Center.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gregory Spence. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jack F. Scott; a daughter, Donna Cooper of Tacoma, Wash.; two sons, Mike Scott and his wife Linda of Milton, and Blake Scott and his wife Holly of Dover; nine grandchildren, Michael Scott, Lindsey Scott, Tonia Kilroy and her husband George, Elisabeth Tisher and her husband Herb, Casey Scott, Blake Scott, Tyler Scott, Kyle Scott and Alexsandra Cooper; six great-grandchildren, George Kilroy, Carly Kilroy, Zoe Scott, Xia Scott, Jack Tisher and Ryan Tisher; sister, Phyllis Spence of Lebanon; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services and burial were private. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory be sent to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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William N. Casterline, retired truck driver
William N. Casterline, 77, of Wyoming, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.
He was born Feb. 18, 1932, in Felton, son of William and Evelyn Fortney Casterline. Mr. Casterline was a retired truck driver. He loved fishing, hunting, playing cards and camping. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Brown Casterline; a grandson, Billy Casterline; and a companion, Edith Bennett.
He is survived by his six children, Dorothy Neal of Laurel, Billy Casterline of Milford, Faye Sheranko of Wyoming, Alva Casterline of Bridgeville, Janie MeGee of Millsboro, and Ronnie Casterline of Florida; many grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren, and sisters and brothers.
Funeral services were held at Fleischauer Funeral Home, , Greenwood. Interment was held at St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.

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Jivonne Atele Powell, avid sports fan
Jivonne Atele Powell, 27, departed this life Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. He was the son of Deborah Hayes, and was born April 6, 1982, in Milford.
He was baptized at Bethel AME Church under the guardianship of his godparents, James and Leona McDuffie. He received his education in the Milford School District and Sussex Technical High School. He attended college at Cheyney University and Wesley College. JV, as he was known, was employed by Southern Wine & Spirits and was previously employed at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, and in other capacities. He was an avid sports fan and loved working with children. He was involved in activities with Milford Parks and Recreation in his early life. He was a big guy who had an equally loving heart and smile. He always had something funny to say to whomever he came in contact with.
Anyone who JV befriended has a memory of him that they will cherish forever. He always had something to say, and nobody could get the last word in no matter how hard they tried, and they did, they were fortunate. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Dorothy Powell; his great-grandmother, Georgia Waples; two uncles, Ronald Fullman and Lamont Powell; and his godparents, James and Leona McDuffie.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Deborah and her husband Kevin; two daughters, Aaliyah and Kailey; five brothers, Ryshine of Woodbridge, Va., Teron (Stephanie) of Baltimore, Md., Terrance, Kevin Jr., and Kyommarr, all of Houston; five aunts, Yvonne (John) of Frederica, Patricia (Robert) of Milton, Arlene of Ellendale, Valerie (Joel) of Milford, Tanya (Frankie) of Bear, Vera of Middleford, and Michelle of Lincoln; uncles, Henry of Milford, Derek of Milton, Myron of Bridgeville, and Darryl (Robin) of Seaford; one great-aunt, Georgiana (Henry); one great-uncle, Marvin (Emma) of Lincoln; special friends, and a host of extended family, including Terrill Riddick, and friends.
A candlelight vigil was held at the Bicentennial Park in Milford. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 300 North St., Milford. Interment will be in the Old Hickory Cemetery, Slaughter Neck. Arrangements are being handled by Young & McPherson Funeral Home, Seaford.

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Joan A. Kesler, retired loan officer
Joan Auldridge Kesler, 82, of Bethany Beach, formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at her daughter’s home in Raleigh, N.C.
Mrs. Kesler was born in Washington, D.C., April 17, 1927, daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Cozzens) Auldridge. She had previously been employed as a loan officer with Sandy Spring National Bank in Olney, Md., before retiring in 1989. Joan was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Bethany Beach Watercolor Society, an artist with Gallery One and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Graham Phillips Kesler in 1998.
She is survived by three children, John Kevin Kesler, Regina K. O’Connor, and Katherine K. Winfield; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers; three sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach. A visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View. Interment will follow at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Joan’s name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

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Edward ‘Eddie’ Jones, retired carpenter
Edward R. “Eddie” Jones, 69, of Frankford, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
Mr. Jones was born April 24, 1940, in Roxana, to the late Ranzie and Hilda Jones.
He worked as a carpenter for many years and retired from the Peninsula Oil Company. Eddie was a member of the American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro, a veteran of the U.S. Army and Delaware National Guard, a devoted NASCAR fan, and he loved country music.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 38 years, Evelyn Marvel Jones; a daughter, Tammy Lynn Decker and husband Clark of Felton; grandson, Adam; sister-in-law, Eleanor Simkins; three nieces, Angel Wilkerson, Terri Wilkerson, and Pamela Jones; and two nephews, Joe Dukes and Jeff Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Ann Dukes; and a nephew, Greg Parker.
Services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call at noon. The Rev. Robert Hudson will officiate the service. Interment will be in Carey’s Cemetery, near Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 in memory of Edward Jones.

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John Ray Roope Jr., Lewes resident
John Ray Roope Jr., 75, of Lewes, passed away suddenly Friday, Oct. 2, 2009. at his residence. He was born Jan. 8, 1934, son of the late John Ray Roope Sr. and Kathleen (Snyder) Roope. He was also predeceased by his wife Helen L. Roope in 1983.
He is survived by his son, John R. Roope III and wife Liz of Wildwood, Mo.; daughter Barbara Starr and husband Fred of Lewes; two sisters, Thelma Seagle of Aberdeen, Md., and Anna Mae Stearn of Churchville, Md.; grandchildren, Grace, Mary and Jane Roope, Michael, Elizabeth and Nate Starr; and great-grandchildren, Justin and Shawn Starr.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 1019 Mattlind Way, Milford DE 19963.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes, Lewes.

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Michael A. Codi, retired officer
Michael Arne Codi, 88, a retired foreign service officer, died Sunday, June 27, 2009, in Naples, Fla. He had been suffering from a stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in New York City in 1921, he was attending the University of California Los Angeles when World War II broke out. He enrolled in the Navy and became a pilot. He also spent some time in the Coast Guard patrolling the East Coast from above.
After the war, he went back to school on the GI bill and studied foreign service at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He met Marguerite, his wife of nearly 60 years, there. He started his career working for the Department of State by moving to Germany in 1950 during the post-war rebuilding era. He traveled there with a group of young men who would remain friends for many years and who still got together for reunions well into their retirement.
He was later posted to Turkey, then to Lebanon, Turkey for a second tour and finally for five years to Ivory Coast, where he was the regional director of AID for the French speaking West African countries.
He was awarded a Medal of Honor from President Houphouet-Boigny for his excellent work in the Ivory Coast. His French was fluent, thanks in part to his wife, a native Frenchwoman, and to his ease in learning languages. He could get by in Turkish and German when posted in those countries.
His main interest and expertise was helping small businesses grow in developing nations. He loved to travel, and took every opportunity to explore countries neighboring the ones he lived in with his family.
After returning to the United States at the end of 1969, he was primarily involved with the American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program, which led him to the Far and Middle East, Central America and back to Africa until 1973. All the friendships and connections he made over the years helped him greatly with this program, and he enjoyed returning to many of the countries where he had once lived.
After retiring from the government in the mid-1970s, he worked with the International Eye Foundation until 1980, when he and Marguerite retired to Lewes.
There he got interested in real estate, thanks to his wife who had been a Realtor in Washington, and who continued her career with Coldwell Banker for many years. They loved Lewes, and acquired several properties, notably the Old Shoe building, one of the oldest in town.
He also became a docent for the University of Delaware’s College of Marine Studies, which he really enjoyed, having always been interested in the oceans and marine life.
They moved to Naples in 2003 for the warm weather and to be near their son Alan, who cared for them for the last five years. Marguerite passed away in early 2008 after a long fight with an infection.
He is survived by his son Alan, of Naples; and his daughter Suzanne, of Washington, D.C.; and four grandchildren.

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Sandra S. Donald, loved swimming
Sandra S. (White) Donald, 69, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, surrounded by her loving family.
Daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy White, Sandra was born in Chester Township, Pa., where she graduated from Chester High School.  
A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Sandra loved swimming, the beach and just spending time with her family.  
She is survived by her husband, George M. Donald; three sons, George W. Donald, Timothy Donald and Scott Donald; daughter, Kimberly Donald; grandson, Odin Duko; sisters, Beverly Carpenter, Hermie McCrae and Alice DiBianca; and brothers, G. Burt White and Speight White.
Special thanks to the staff of Compassionate Care Hospice who took great care with Sandra. Her beautiful smile will be missed and her memory cherished.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sandra’s life in a memorial service at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth.  Please send flowers to the church or anyone wishing to make a donation in Sandra’s honor should send it to Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 11 Independence Way, Newark, DE 19713.