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Melissa Lacy Moffett, administrative director
Melissa “Missy” Lacy Moffett, 57, of Lewes, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at her residence.
Born May 29, 1952, in Birmingham, Ala., she is the daughter of May Lacy Moffett of South Boston, Va., and the late Robert Parker Moffett, formerly of Birmingham.
Missy worked for the American Medical Association for 31 years retiring as director of Administrative Services for the Washington, D.C. office. Missy was an amazing gardener, loved birds, wildlife, the beach, collecting sea shells and was very proud of her home and garden. She loved her two cats, Henry and June, and her John Deere memorabilia collection.
She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved her family and friends. She was known as the “Colonel” or “Sarge” and was in charge of everything, making sure that everyone knew how things were to be done.
In addition to her mother, Missy is survived by two brothers, Robert P. Moffett Jr. and his wife Gwen of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., and Chris Moffett and his wife Johanna of Vancouver, Wash.
All services for Missy are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

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Aaron Hirsh, Korean War veteran
Aaron Hirsh, 75, passed away peacefully with his children at his side at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J., Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, 2009. He was born and raised for a short time in South River, N.J., and has lived the past 50 years in Highland Park.
Aaron served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He was an active member with the Jewish War Veterans in Edison, N.J., for many years.
Aaron also was a very active member of the Edison Elks Lodge.
He had a lifelong love of Big Band music and was an avid collector and reader.
For over 30 years, Aaron worked for the Ford Motor Company in Edison as an inventory control manager.
He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Sarah (nee David) Hirsh and his beloved wife, Myrna (nee Chaskes) in 2004.
Aaron is survived by his devoted children, Howard and his wife Laurie Hirsh, Gail Campbell and Debra Hirsh; his cherished grandchildren, Michael and David Campbell, Ben, Jason and Sari Hirsh; and his dear brother and sister, Mark Hirsh and Estelle Rubenstein.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, at Shalom Cemetery, New Brunswick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick, N.J.

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Lloyd T. Crow, refineries director
Lloyd T. Crow, 92, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, of a heart attack in his home in Lewes.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Newton Crow; his daughter Elisabeth Crow Zajic of Lewes; his son Lloyd A. Crow of Sunnyvale, Calif.; his niece Michelle MacDonald of Truckee, Calif.; and his nephew Peter MacDonald of Los Altos, Calif.
Born in 1917, Mr. Crow was the son of Lloyd Benjamin Crow who pioneered x-ray radiology, and grandson of the man who led the largest wagon train, a thousand wagons, that crossed the plains to California in the mid-19th century, and about which a book and several movies were made. Lloyd T. “Buzz” Crow was educated in San Francisco and by the Jesuits in Belgium.
He played football for and got an engineering degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., where he met and married another student, his wife Elizabeth Newton of Douglas, Wyo. Mr. Crow spent his entire distinguished career of 40 years working for Bechtel Corporation.
He directed projects building oil refineries in Texas, California and Canada and later spent 20 years abroad with his family, building refineries in France, England, Belgium, Germany, and finally an ammonia plant in Zambia.
His many years in Paris, France were his favorites as he was fluent in French and a gourmet connoisseur of French cuisine and fine wines. His other interests included golf, literature and opera.
He was also a history buff and collector of rare medals and coins.
Mr. Crow and his wife retired to Delaware in 1990, living for 17 years in Hockessin. He was a member of the University and Whist Club of Wilmington, where the Crows have many friends.
Two years ago the Crows moved to Lewes to be near their daughter and her husband, Elisabeth and Michael Zajic on Red Mill Pond. Mr. Crow always wore a hallmark jacket and tie; he stood out as the gentleman he was.
He was a model of courtesy and charm to all. An hour before he died he told his beloved wife, “Thank you for taking such good care of me.” Then, in a typical act of chivalry, though suffering from advanced angina, he insisted on taking from her the laundry basket and carrying it to the laundry room, after which he suffered a final heart attack. His family and many friends will miss him greatly.
All services for Mr. Crow are private.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.

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Edith Mary Dellmyer, enjoyed sewing
Edith Mary Whiteman Dellmyer, 90, of Lewes died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at Cadbury of Lewes. She was born Sept. 4, 1919, in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of the late Edward F. and Edith Blackburn Whiteman. A resident of Cadbury since 2008, Edith was formerly from Allentown, Pa., where she worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company as a seamstress in Southhampton, Pa. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Medford Chapter, Mother advisor, Teaneck, N.J. Chapter 52 and Order of the Rainbow. Edith enjoyed gardening and sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Elaine Platner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Richard “Dick” S. Dellmyer; two granddaughters, Keri Ann Bonilla of Pawtucket, R.I., and Stacey Platner of Scranton, Pa.; one great-granddaughter, Casandra Bonilla of Pawtucket; one brother, William T. Whiteman and wife Geraldine of Millsboro; and one sister, Ramona Schroeder of Macungie, Pa.
A memorial service with entombment will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Mausoleum Chapel of the Cedar Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Airport Road, Allentown, with the Rev. Christina C. Zito officiating.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Allied Services, 475 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.

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Patricia Marie Wilson, company founder
Patricia Marie Leach Wilson, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was the daughter of the late Mary Hall Leach and Sandford Burdette Leach of Rehoboth Beach. Born Nov. 19, 1946, in Washington, D.C., Patricia lived most of her life in Haverford and Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Pat graduated from Rosemont College in 1968. For many years she worked at Johnson & Higgins in various positions. She was an enrolled actuary and actively participated in rate setting for many major insurance companies. Later she headed her own firm, Associates & Wilson in Rosemont, Pa. Patricia was viewed as an authoritative source on pharmacy and medical management. Her name often appeared in the media. Pat testified before Congress and the Financial Accounting Standards Board on both pension and healthcare issues. She has chaired many national conferences on topics ranging from disease to drug formulary management. Patricia appeared on national radio and television shows such as NPR’s “Marketplace” and the “Wall Street Journal Report,” addressing a wide range of topics. Because of her drug focus, she was frequently quoted on topics ranging from the acquisition of Pharmacy Benefit Managers to managing drugs under national healthcare proposals.
She is survived by her life partner, George B. Merchant of Lewes; her former husband, David L. Wilson Jr. of Rosemont; her loving son, David L. Wilson III of Marina del Rey, Calif.; and her caring daughter, Meredith Ann Merchant of Upper Saddle River, N.J. She also is survived by her sister, Sandra Molyneaux (Larry Ellis); her brother, Richard Leach (Laura); and 14 nephews and nieces.
All services are private. Arrangements are being handled by Parse11 Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins–Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.
Contributions in her name would be appreciated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Brian M. Welch, medical technician
Brian M. Welch, 42, of Roxana, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 7, 1967, in Biddeford, Maine, and was the son of Dr. Frederick G. and Patricia L. Lord Welch of State College, Pa. Brian was a graduate of Penn State University and was a retailer in the Bethany Beach area for many years. He was a member of the Roxana Volunteer Fire Co. and had been a career emergency medical technician with the Millsboro Volunteer Fire Company and the Mid-Sussex Rescue Squad.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Benjamin J. Welch of Roxana; and one daughter, Celeste J. Welch of Roxana; two sisters, Tre Milrod of Maple Glen, Pa., and Constance Welch of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Frederick G. Welch Jr. of Alexandria, Va., and Steven M. Welch of Spring Mills, Pa.; and his former wife, Sherry Welch of Roxana.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Roxana Volunteer Fire Co., 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford, with Pastor Andy Ehlers and Chaplain Guy Hudson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Brian Welch Memorial Fund, c/o B.B.&T. Bank, 14501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842.

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Jack Brinson Royster, retired inspector
Jack Brinson Royster, 90, of Bethany Beach, formerly of Waynesboro, Pa., died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Lewes.
He was born July 1, 1919, in Durham, N.C., to Edward F. and Beulah Stell Royster, the middle child of 11 children. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and relocated to Waynesboro after marrying his first wife, Betty Armstrong. He worked as a quality control inspector at the Letterkenny Ordnance Depot. He and Betty retired to Fenwick Island in 1982.
Following Betty’s death in 1985, he married Aida Santiago Hessler in 1990 and relocated to Bethany Beach. He was active in VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View and American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro.
He is survived by his wife, Aida; his children, Ron Royster of Stafford, Va., and Donna Royster Swope of Columbia, Md.; four stepchildren, Jim Caliendo of West Creek, N.J., Guy Winer of Dover, Kim Winer of Menlo Park, Calif., and Jo Woods of Jesup, Ga.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may call from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View. A funeral service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.

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Jay’Zere Drummond, infant son
Jay’Zere Drummond, the 2-week-old infant son of Charmayne McCray and Jesse Drummond of Millsboro, entered into rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Christiana Hospital in Christiana. Born Oct. 19, 2009, this tiny angel is survived by his parents; six brothers and sisters; and maternal grandparents, Joyce McCray and William Rickards. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents. Funeral services were Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Power and Love Outreach Ministry in Dagsboro, where the Bishop Roland Mifflin delivered the eulogy. Interment to be announced. Professional service of compassion provided to the family by Deborah E. Harris-Nock Funeral Home, Laurel.

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William S. Morris, Bowers Beach resident
William S. Morris, 78, of Bowers Beach, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at the VA Hospital in Coatesville, Pa. He is survived by his brother, Wayne; his wife, Jean of Lewes; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at Barratt’s Chapel near Frederica.

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Thomas R. Johnson, World War II vet
Thomas R. Johnson, 84, of Lewes, formerly of Beltsville, Md., passed Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Mr. Johnson was born June 4, 1925, in Baltimore City, Md. to the late Albert C. and Helen Mahan Johnson.
Mr. Johnson worked for Martin Aircraft after college and before he went into the service. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II; he served in the 42nd Photographic Recon Squadron from 1943-46. He enjoyed recounting stories of the esprit de corps and patriotism of the families that freely opened their doors for servicemen to share a meal and a roof over their heads that he experienced during the war years. After the service he did a seven-year apprenticeship with a certified printer and then went to work at Reese Press followed by a career as a printer at the U.S. Government Printing Office until his retirement in the early 1980s. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Greenbelt, Md., and a member of the Holy Comforter Catholic Church in Towson, Md. “Roddy” was a wonderful husband and father. He enjoyed being outdoors, driving through the countryside, feeding the birds and squirrels, was an avid golfer and fisherman, and he adored dogs and cats.
In addition to his parents and several siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty DeTurk Johnson, in March 2005. He is survived by a daughter, Robin Thornberg and husband Mitchell of Dagsboro; brother Louis Johnson of Pennsylvania; sister Frances Horn of Branson, Mo.; very special family friends, Olga and Phil Fitch, John, Anna Mae, and Stacie Gullice, Dr. and Mrs. Hosmane and family, Ralph and Lisa Bayko and family; and many nieces and nephews; and he will be greatly missed by his Yorkie, Frances Alyce.
A service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, and from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday. The Rev. Robert Hudson will officiate. Interment will be at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for contribution to the Delaware SPCA, 22918 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947 in memory of Mr. Johnson.

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Jeffrey W. Baker, music lover
Jeffrey W. Baker, 51, of Felton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. Mr. Baker was born Nov. 23, 1957, in Weymouth, Mass., to the late Robert and Dorthea Paulson Baker.
Mr. Baker loved cats, dogs, Texas Hold ‘Em, Gumby and his obscure vinyl LP record collection. His love of music prompted him and his business partner, Carl Weis, to form an online company that catered to the most discrete collectors of far out, vintage and rare tunes, specializing in vinyl recordings. Jeff was a bona fide music lover and that gave him the patience to sort through shops, basements and garages full of CDs, vinyl records and tapes.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Joanna Sekcienski Baker; four daughters, Angela Stansell of Wilmington, Carrie Caldwell of Lewes, Laurie Data and husband Wayne of Greenwood, and Amy Whaley and husband Michael of Harrington; two brothers, Richard Baker and David Baker, both of Felton; a sister, Susan Porter and husband Ron of Greenwood, S.C.; cousins Janet and Allen Glassman of Center Barnstead, N.H., and Jennifer and Nate Jacob of New York, N.Y.; and an aunt, Evelyn Face of Palm Harbor, Fla. “Pop Pop Froggy” was unconditionally loved by his grandchildren, Amanda, JJ, Tony, Charlotte, Jonathan, Christian, Joe Wheeler, Thomas, Marianna and Joe Bug.
Services were held at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Interment was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Delaware SPCA, 22918 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947 in memory of Jeff.

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James H. Ponder, enjoyed pool
James Hungerford Ponder, 79 of Bridgeville, formerly of Milton, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Mr. Ponder was born in Milton, the son of the late James and Linda Boyce Ponder. Mr. Ponder was the great-grandson of the late Gov. James Ponder. Mr. Ponder attended the First Baptist Church of Georgetown. He enjoyed playing pool and loved spending time with his family and pets. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, David Ponder and Dennis Ponder; two sisters, Lillian Ponder-Hunter, and Edith (Dolly) Ponder-Williams; and a brother, John Ponder. Mr. Ponder is survived by his beloved companion of 37 years, Annie Jones-Willey; and 10 children, Janet Ponder of New Mexico, Terry Ponder of Millsboro, Jeffrey Willey of Seaford, John Ponder-Willey of California, Linda Smith of Seaford, Robert Willey of Bridgeville, Wilhemina Willey of Millsboro, Christine Roberson of Dover, David Willey of Bridgeville and Dorothy Willey of Dover; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, Milton, with burial in Goshen Cemetery, Milton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be sent to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.

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William ‘Bill’ Rounds Sr., loved Lewes
William P. “Bill” Rounds Sr., 85, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park, Pa.
Bill was raised and educated in Chester, Pa., and lived in the city his entire life. He was a 1942 graduate of Chester High School and then graduated from Temple University.
For the last 30 years, Mr. Rounds shared his time between his home in Lewes and in Chester. He retired from Scott Paper Co. in 1987 after 33 years of service. Bill was a decorated U.S. Army veteran who served in the South Pacific during World War II. Mr. Rounds was a longtime parishioner at St. Rose of Lima Church in Eddystone, Pa. His hobbies were fishing, crabbing, boating and watching the birds at his home in Lewes. He was the son of the late George P. and Margaret Irwin Rounds. He was the brother of the late Betty Erb and Dorothy Doyle; and grandfather of the late Vincent DePrinzio. He was uncle of the late Mary Jewline Doyle Chadwick.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sara Jane Dodds Rounds; a son, William P. Rounds Jr. (Denise) of Atlantic City, N.J.; three daughters, Linda DePrinzio of Chester, Sally Smith (Vic) of Morganton, Ga., and Beth Magnin (John) of Aston, Pa.; four grandchildren, William, Timothy (Amanda), Sara (Michael), and Kelly; three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Ryley and Abigail; nephews, Chester Erb, Kenneth Erb (Vicki), Barry Doyle; and nieces, Margie Eusden and Diane Erb.
Funeral Mass was held at St. Rose Of Lima Church, with burial in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church or Taylor Hospice, PO Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078.