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Catherine Thrift,
media center manager
Catherine Thrift, 85 of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Landover Hills, Md., died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Thrift moved to Delaware in 1984 following retirement. She had formerly worked for 25 years, retiring in 1984 as the manager of the media center for the Prince George’s Board of Education. She was an active and dedicated member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach, and formerly with the Christ United Methodist Church in Landover Hills.
She loved living by the seashore.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Clifton Earl Thrift; two daughters, Terri Thrift of Stafford, Va. and Nancy Galentine and her husband Arthur of Frederick, Md.; a sister, Anna Mae Turner of LaPlata, Md.; three grandchildren, Clifton Galen Galentine of Lexington, S.C.; Dana Ray Galentine of Poolesville, Md. and Sheryl Lynn Sartori of Frederick, Md.; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004 at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call after 6 p.m. Rev. Jack Abel will officiate. Burial will be private at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.
Contributions are suggested to the Tunnel Cancer Center, C/O Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.


Pauline G. Bovee,
Lewes homemaker
Pauline G. Bovee, 77, of Lewes, and formerly of Eastburn Acres in Wilmington, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at home.
Mrs. Bovee was born April 27, 1927 in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Paul and Grace Gerrish Mason. A talented homemaker, she created beautiful cross-stitch artwork for family and friends. Mrs. Bovee was devoted to her family and loved playing with her beloved grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred O. Bovee, on July 5, 2004.
She is survived by seven children, Ronald Bovee and his wife Deborah of Dresher, Pa., Donald Bovee and his wife Jo-Ann of New Castle, Jackie Melczak of Lewes, Fred A. Bovee of Wilmington, Sandra Wiley of Bear, Brian Mark Bovee and his wife Joanne of Wilmington, and Alan Poppe and his wife Doris of Bridgeville; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
Contributions are suggested to Harbor Health Care, 301 Oceanview Blvd., Lewes DE 19958.
Condolences may be sent to www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com.


Jessica Kristen Mueller,
West Marine manager
Jessica Kristen Mueller, 19, of Rehoboth Beach, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, in Christiana Medical Center, Stanton.
Miss Mueller had resided in Delaware for the past 14 years, moving from New Jersey. She was a manger at West Marine in Rehoboth Beach.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Sheldon Mueller.
She is survived by her loving parents, Lance and Linda Mueller of Milton; her loving sisters, Melissa Mueller of Florida, Emily Mueller and Alexandra Mueller, both of Milton; her loving brothers, Zachary Mueller and Nicholas Mueller, both of Milton; and her loving grandmother, Alice Mueller of New Jersey.
Services were held at the home of her parents, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.


Marilyn Jean Bergfelder,
active in Wicomico Hunt
Wallace Elmer Thompson, 87, of Easton, Md., died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in Memorial Hospital at Easton.
Mr. Thompson was born Aug. 14, 1917, in Magnolia, the son of the late James E. and Molly Hughes Thompson. He had been a resident of Easton since 1945.
After attending public school, he worked for the family fruit business and then for Glenn L. Martin in Baltimore before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served in the U.S. European Theatre of Operations in the Southern France campaign, where he was wounded Oct. 29, 1944, for which he earned a Purple Heart.
Following his release from active duty in May 1945, he was associated with his brother, George Thompson, in the operation of Thompson Motors in Easton until his retirement in 1994.
Mr. Thompson was a member of E.E. Streets Memorial Post 5118, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Easton.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Hardy Thompson, whom he married July 31, 1943; a son, Wallace E. Thompson of Lewes; and a grandson, Casey T. Thompson of Ocean City.
Graveside services were held in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
Contributions are suggested to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 100 Peachblossom Road, Easton MD 21601 or Talbot Hospice Foundation, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton MD 21601.


Marilyn Jean Bergfelder,
active in Wicomico Hunt
Marilyn Jean Bergfelder, 57, of Harrington, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, after a long battle with lung cancer, at home.
Mrs. Bergfelder was born in Abington, Pa., the daughter of Stephen E. Christ of Milton and Florence Mansure of Dunellen, Fla.
She owned a farm alongside her husband, Henry. When she wasn’t busy with the farm, she made custom picture frames in her framing shop.
She loved her horses. She cared for many horses and she loved to drive horse carriages. She was very active with fox hunting, so much so that at one time, she had her own pack of hounds.
She belonged to the Monmouth County Hunt New Jersey, Eastern Shore Fox Hunters Association, Harrington, the Delmarva Driving Club and was a present member oft he Brandywine Valley Driving Club and the Wicomico Hunt.
She is survived by her husband, Henry E. Bergfelder of Harrington; a stepson, David Bergfelder of Pensacola, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Darlene Dorminy and her husband James of Tifton, Ga.; a stepmother, Eleanor Christ of Milton; a sister, Janice C. Sensai and her husband Louis of Georgetown; four cousins, Nancy and John Dubeck and Steve and Mindy DeCoursey; two aunts, Anna Kinsey and Mabel DeCoursey; and numerous close friends from New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Services were held in Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington, with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover DE 19901; or to the Wicomico Hunt.


Bennett Clamp,
retired beautician
Bennett Clamp, 62, of Ocean Pines, Md., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at home.
Mr. Clamp was a beautician at Hair Ways in Ocean Pines, Berlin, Md.
He is survived by William Holman of Rehoboth Beach and Billy Pat Clamp of Washington, D.C.
A memorial will be held at noon, Sunday, Sept. 26, at Ocean Pines Yacht and Country Club. Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19947.

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Iona Beatrice Stewart,
Lewes homemaker

Iona Beatrice Stewart, 68, of Lewes, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at home.

Mrs. Stewart was born in Lewes, daughter of the late Helene B. Parker-Stewart and Louis Stewart Sr.  She was educated at the former William C. Jason High School in Georgetown, the class of 1953.

She is survived by two brothers, Kenyon Parker of Frederick, Md. and Granville B. Stewart of Lewes; and two sisters, Sarah Stewart and Antionette Handy, both of Lewes.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, at St. George AME Church, Park Avenue, Lewes.  Burial will be private.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Milford.

 

Rev. Dr. Brooks Reynolds Sr.,
First DSP chaplain

The Rev. Dr. Brooks E. Reynolds Sr. was born in Shortly, DE on Nov. 2, 1915 to the late John and Lida Rickards Reynolds.  He passed in his home in Millsboro on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004.

Upon completing high school in Georgetown in 1933 he attended Goldey College in Wilmington and Washington College in Chestertown, Md. before earning a bachelors degree in education and a masters degree in sacred theology from Temple University in Philadelphia.  His doctorate of divinity was earned at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Reynolds married Grace Collins Reynolds in 1939 and they together served a number of churches, beginning with Hooper's Island, Md. in 1938.  A part of the former Wilmington Manor, the church grew from meetings in a private home through two building programs.  It was later renamed Asbury U.M. Church and grew to a membership of 2,300 when Dr. Reynolds was reassigned to Bethesda United Methodist Church in Salisbury in 1974.  Dr. Reynolds first retired in 1986 but returned to active ministry to serve three additional pastorates, most recently Christ United Methodist Church in Laurel from 1999-2001.  His dear friend Beatrice Simonds was an important part of these latest ministries.

In 1954 he became the first chaplain of the Delaware State Police and in 2003 was awarded the first Delaware State Police emeritus status with promotion to major.  Other significant past affiliations include the chaplaincy of the Gov. Bacon Health Center, Delaware City, secretary of the Board of Evangelism and president of the board of trustees of the Penininsula Conference Board of Hospitals and Homes and president of the trustees of the Manor House in Seaford.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Grand Chaplain of the Masonic Lodge of Delaware.

Dr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his wife Grace Collins Reynolds in 1993.  He is survived by two sons, Brooks E. Reynolds Jr. of Topeka, Kansas, and Bruce C. Reynolds and his wife Kathleen of Bear, seven grandchildren - Ty, Lyda, Blair, Bret and Chad Reynolds, Mary Bock and Brian Seals, one great-granddaughter, Tara Leeks and a very close friend, Bea Simonds.

Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Grace United Methodist Church, Church and Morris streets, Millsboro.  The Rev. Rob Townsend will officiate.  Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for visitation.

Interment will be in the Millsboro Cemetery in Millsboro.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that, in recognition to Dr. Reynolds's service in the ministry, contributions be made to the church of your choice. 

 

Richard L. Hudson,
co-owned Hudson Brother's Garage

Richard L. Hudson, 81, of Dagsboro, died at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Frankford, the son of the late John Lemuel Hudson and Nina Helen Lynch Hudson.  For 48 years, he co-owned and operated the Hudson Brother's Garage in Dagsboro with his brother Russell.  He was an honorary member of the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company, member of the Elks Lodge 2173 of Selbyville and was a charter member of the Delaware Mobile Sports Fisherman's Association.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell "Chock Up" Hudson and his wife Sherry of Dagsboro, John De Joseph Hudson and his wife Pamela of Las Vegas; two grandchildren, Chad L. Hudson of Dagsboro, and Sara E. Baker of Ellendale.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice/Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown, DE 19947.

 

Virginia 'Aunt Gee' Fowler,
domestic engineer

Virginia Rose "Aunt Gee" Fowler, 71, of Millville, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.Mrs. Fowler was a domestic engineer and her favorite pastime was playing bingo. She also enjoyed bowling.She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Edwin Fowler; and two brothers, James G. and George P. Connelly.She is survived by two sons, John A. Fowler of Millville and Edmund g. Fowler of Greenbelt, Md.; three daughters, Kathleen Helen Stebing of Millsboro, Diane Margaret Karhumaa of Edgewater, Md. and Colleen Dawn Apgar and husband Herbert of Millsboro; a brother, Patrick John Connelly and wife Adele of Huntingtown, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Laura Davene Connelly and Sally M. Connelly; two grandchildren, Dara Michelle Karhumaa and Samantha Rose Lee Apgar; numbers nieces and nephews; and many friends and adopted children.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug.. 29, in the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue, Ocean view.  Contributions are suggested to American Cancer Society, Sussex County Unit, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, Md. 21805, or American Heart Association, Sussex Chapter, 600 N. DuPont Hwy., Georgetown DE 19947.

John ‘Jack’ Tyndall,
Yacht Club member
John “Jack” Lee Tyndall, 77, of Lewes, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Jack was born in Wilmington, Nov. 16, 1926. As a boy he spent his summers with relatives in Chincoteague, Va. He attended P.S. DuPont High School before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II, when he served in the Pacific Theater. After graduating from the P.M.C. in 1949 he went to work at the Hotel DuPont as a food cost accountant. He left DuPont to accept a position at Emery Air Freight due to a heart problem.
Jack moved to Lewes Beach, in a home he was proud of building himself. He was a member of the Lewes Yacht Club for 20 years, serving on numerous committees and a term as rear commodore. He also volunteered for several years as a guide on the Lightship Overfalls in Lewes. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and his black Labrador retriever, “Scooter.”
Jack is fondly remembered by his neighbors as the “Mayor of Clayton Street.”
He is survived by his devoted friend, Delores Brandt; his son, William S. Tyndall; his daughter, Sandra Lee Brennan; five grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Burtt of Georgetown, Texas and Betty LeBlond of Dunedon, Fla.; and a brother Howard Whitten of Wilmington.
According to his wishes, Jack will be cremated and his ashes spread over the Delaware Bay. There will be no services at this time.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation, P.O. Box 413, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Audrey Rose,
retired dental assistant
Audrey Rose, 82, of Lewes, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Paul Ewell.
Mrs. Rose was born in Townsend. She graduated from Lewes High School in 1939. She worked as a dental assistant. She lived on Long Island, N.Y. until retiring to Lewes in 1975. Mrs. Rose was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the Lewes Senior Center and formerly volunteered at the Lewes Public Library.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J. Douglas and Ruby M. Conner; her husband of 43 years, Dr. Harold P. Rose; and a daughter, Catherine A. Bellas.
She is survived by her son, Robert C. Bellas Jr. of Portola Valley, Ca.; three daughters, Katherine E. Meatley of Riverhead, N.Y., Beth E. Ewell of Lewes, and Dawn Burton of Milton; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, Sunday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Bethel Methodist Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested for Delaware Hospice, 600 S. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.


Gilbert J. Carey Jr.,
decorated veteran
Gilbert J. Carey Jr., 79, of Lewes and formerly of Gloucester City, N.J., died Tuesday, Aug, 10, 2004.
Mr. Carey was a veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a 50-year member of Cloud Lodge AF&AM, member of the 106th Army Infantry Battalion Alumni Association and the Gloucester City Old Timers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Black Carey; and a sister, Gertrude Orlando.
He is survived by three daughters, Gail L. Carey and her husband David Plummer, Carol L. Carey-Lee and her husband William E. Lee Jr. and Colleen L. Rosa and her husband Elbert J. Rosa; a son, Grant J. Carey and his wife, Cathy S. Carey; a sister, Frances Sammons; eight grandchildren, Allison and Scott Plummer, Andrea, Marissa and Jared Carey; Peter and Janine Rosa and Brenton Lee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial was private.


Winnie Schechinger Cummings,
clairvoyant counselor
Winnie Schechinger Cummings, 68, of Stanton and Lewes, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, in Sunrise Assisted Living, Wilmington.
Mrs. Cummings was a mother, homemaker and clairvoyant counselor who wrote the Psychic Mailbox, a newspaper column. Over the course of 30 years, she assisted many people in their personal and professional endeavors. She had articles published about her in “Delaware Today,” “The Philadelphia Inquirer,” “The Newark Post” and “The News Journal.”
She enjoyed painting, music, helping others and the Philadelphia Eagles.
She was preceded in death by her companion, Frank Lewis, in 2001; and a brother, Al Cummings, in 2003.
She is survived by her four sons, Michael Urban, Kenneth Urban, Paul Schechinger and Chris Schechinger; four daughters, Anita Simkins, Kathleen Urban, Lisa Urban and Theresa Santoro; two brothers, Ed Cummings Sr. and Jim Cummings; a sister, Mary Jane Anker; and 13 grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, in Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home, 212 E. Justis Street, Newport. Services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, in St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 1700 Limestone Road, Wilmington, with burial in Gracelawn Memorial Park, North DuPont Highway, New Castle.
Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 1002, Wilmington DE 19801.


Martha M. Miller,
retired teacher
Martha M. Miller, 69, of Seaford, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Methodist Manor House in Seaford.
Mrs. Miller was born in Tyrone, Pa., the daughter of Anthony and Virginia Mannino. She retired from the Seaford School District, where she was a teacher in the Central Elementary School. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert K. Miller, who died in 1982; and her daughter, Paula Adrion, who died in 1994.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Miller of Salisbury, Md. and Anthony Miller of Annapolis, Md.; a daughter, Roberta Knapik of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Cathy Hoover of Tyrone, Pa.; and her special friend, Dan Garguilo of Lewes; six grandchildren, Anna Adrion, Stephanie Adrion, Andrew Miller, Valerie Miller, Kaitlyn Miller and Sam Miller.
A funeral mass will be offered at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford.
Contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.


Richard G. Piunti,
retired FAA inspector
Richard G. Piunti, 74, of Newark, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, in the presence of his family.
Mr. Piunti worked at Boeing-Vertol for 33 years in quality control and as an FAA inspector. He served in the Army in Germany from 1951-53 and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 473.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Piunti, who died Aug. 26, 2002.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 20 years, Barbara Ann; sons, Richard Jr. of New Castle, Christopher of Wilmington, Jonathan of Elkton, Md. and his friend Lisa Kreske of New Castle, Michael and his wife Pam of Aston, Pa.; a daughter, Kasi Piunti of Newark; stepson, Brian LaClair of Bear; stepdaughters Sandy Mergenthaler and her husband John of Ambler, Pa., Cindy Groux and her husband Bobby of Newark, Lori Hurst of Newark; a sister, Madalyn P. Humphery and her husband Fritz of Wilmington; a daughter-in-law, Robin Piunti of Lewes; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home, Newport, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
Contributions are suggested to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713.


Henrietta B. Fleetwood Eaton,
Humane society founder
Henrietta B. Fleetwood Eaton, 8, of Easton, Md. and formerly of Denton, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, in William Hill Manor, Easton.
Mrs. Easton was born in Caroline County, Md., daughter of the late Elmer B. Blades and Mamie Trice Blades. She had lived in Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties all of her life.
She was a very active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Denton, where she was a Martha Circle member. She was also one of the founders of the Caroline County Humane Society.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Carville Fleetwood Sr., April 5, 1973; her second husband, Joseph M. Eaton, Sept. 2, 1985; a granddaughter, Christina Blades Fleetwood; and a sister, Rebecca Chambers.
She is survived by a son, Thomas C. Jr. of Easton; a daughter, Mary Anne Fleetwood of Rehoboth Beach; and three grandchildren, Thomas Hunter, Caroline Elizabeth and Andrew Isaac.
Services were held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Denton, with burial in the Denton Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Caroline Humane Society, 407 W. Bell Street, Ridgely, MD 21660, in memory of her beloved granddaughter, Christina; or to the American Cancer Society, Caroline chapter, P.O. Box 505, Denton MD 21629.


William D. Masten Jr.,
former cable technician
William D. Masten Jr., 65, of Quinwood, W. Va., died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, following a long illness, at home.
Mr. Masten was born Oct. 11, 1938 in Dover, the son of the late William Day Masten Sr. and Elizabeth Donophan Masten.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a former technician for cable television in Dover.
Mr. Masten loved spending time with his family and friends and was of the Protestant faith.
He is survived by his wife, Shelbie Nutter Masten; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane Lynn and Robert Garrett of Rochester, Pa. and Jeannette Ann and Kevin Pochopien of Oxford, Pa.; a son, William Ray Masten of Felton; six sisters and five brothers-in-law, Louise and Jerry Fry of Lewes, Jeannette and Gerald Cullen of Dover, Dorcus Beaucheau of Oklahoma City, Okla., Eleanor and Robert Eckley of Cleveland, Ohio, Betty and Claude Clay of Bedford, Texas, and Vivian and Vince Catalanatto of Ocean Springs, Miss.; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, John and Florence Masten and Frederick and Kristina Masten, all of Dover, Charles and Judy Masten of Harrington, Harry Gene and Fran Masten and Jerry Masten, all of Dover; two grandchildren, Christy Leah Harvey and Benjamin Popchopien; and many nieces, nephews and an aunt.
Services were held in Wallace and Wallace Chapel, Rainelle, Md., with burial in Wallace Memorial Cemetery, Clintonville, Md.


George B. “Buck” Denney Jr.,
Lewes resident
George B. “Buck” Denney Jr., 76, of Lewes, passed away after a long illness, in his home, on Aug. 23, 2004, surrounded by his family.
George is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane Denney; a daughter, Sharon Denney of Newark; and two sons, George R. Denney III and his wife Penny of Laurel and Jerry Denney and his wife Barbara of Newark; and three grandchildren, Erin Denney, Jerry Denney Jr. and Blair Denney.
Services will be held at noon, Friday, Aug. 27, at Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.

08/24/04

Arleen Davis,
nursing home manager
Arleen Davis, 65, of Lewes, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at home.
Mrs. Davis had been a nursing home manager for the state of Alaska. She was born in Alaska and was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Crane Harris.
She was a member of Conley’s Chapel United Methodist Church, near Lewes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Davis, died Jan. 22, 2004.
She is survived by two sons, Kevin T. Davis of Rehoboth Beach and Ricky T. Goodman of Lewes; a sister Betty White of Gustavus, Alaska; a stepdaughter, Ariana Butz of Strassburg, Pa.; and two stepgrandchildren.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.



Bernice Miller,
Crab Pot employee
Bernice Miller, 77, of Rehoboth Beach, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, surrounded by those who loved her.
Mrs. Miller was born Oct. 18, 1926 in Pinetown, daughter of the late Abraham White and Marguarite White. She spent her childhood in Pinetown. She completed her education in Lewes.
She worked for the Crab Pot in Rehoboth Beach for more than 20 years and retired from the Rehoboth Beach Country Club.
She was a lover of life. She greatly enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales and eating. Her home and her heart were shared to many who loved to eat her meals, pies and cakes. She was a mother, nurturer to all those who she knew and brought up.
Mrs. Miller was a devoted member of the Mount Pleasant AME Church and the Sunshine Circle Club for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Fred Miller Sr.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda M. White of Rehoboth Beach and Louise Farmer of Milton; two sons, Fred Miller Jr. of Georgia and Mather Miller of Pinetown; five sisters, Naomi Perry, Eleanor Reed, Ruth Turner and Thelma White, all of Pinetown, and Grace Thomas of Lewes; a brother, Herman White of Georgia; a sister-in-law, Edna Miller of Rehoboth Beach; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.
Services were held in Mount Pleasant AME Church, Rehoboth Beach, with burial in People’s Memorial Park, Midway.



Thomas F. Walsh,
retired educator
Thomas F. Walsh, 73, of Harbeson, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at home.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in Spring Lake and Avon by the Sea, N.J. before coming to Harbeson in 1994.
Mr. Walsh graduated from Asbury Park High School and went on to teach special education at Asbury Park High School for 30 years before retiring in 1994. While at Asbury High, he coached the JV soccer team and assisted with set design for the Drama Club’s presentatins. He was a soccer referee and in 1993, he received his 25-year service award from the Shore Soccer Officials Association. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He received a bachelor of arts degree in 1958 and a master’s degree in 1963, both from Monmouth College.
He is survived by his companion of eight years, Elfriede Kerstetter of Ocean City, Md.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Thomas A. and Gina Morelli Walsh of Sarasota, Fla. and Ken Walsh of Jackson, N.J.; a brother-in-law, Charles Benter of Macon, Ga.
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial private.



Orin F. “Jim” Burdette Sr.,
retired letter carrier
Orin F. “Jim” Burdette, 72, of Harbeson, formerly of Gaithersburg, Md., died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004 at home.
He was born July 27, 1932, son of the late Orin Foster Burdette Sr. and Margaret Redmon Burdette in Dickerson, Md.
Mr. Burdette had been employed in civil service as a rural letter carrier in the Gaithersburg area for 34 years, retiring in 1987. He had also been a barber for more than 45 years in the Maryland and Delaware area. He was a devoted member of the Lions Club for more than 40 years, aspiring through the various officers’ positions to regional, while in Maryland. During his time with the Lions he was involved in many and various programs, including the beginning of the Midway Lions Club in 1999. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was very active in the Democratic Party and most recently as chair of the 14th District.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Watkins Burdette; daughters, Kay, Jill, Lori, Teri, Jacki and Karen; and their children Jessica, Jamie, Sara, William, Kevin and Jake; special stepdaughter, Brenda and her children Dustin and Amanda; and five brothers and sisters.
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Md.
Contributions are suggested to Midway Lions Club, P.O. Box 406, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971; or the First Baptist Church of Lewes, 1001 Kings Highway, Lewes DE 19958.



Samuel “Pop Pop” “Uncle Sam” Hudson,
retired from Mohawk Electrical
Samuel “Pop Pop” “Uncle Sam” Hudson, 74, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, in his home.
Mr. Hudson was born in Millsboro, the son of the late Harley and Edna Lowe Hudson.
He was employed by Mohawk Electrical Systems in Milford, retiring in 1996 after 34 years of service.
He enjoyed attending athletic events that his grandchildren were involved in.
Mr. Hudson was a member of Hickory Hill United Methodist Church near Millsboro.
He was preceded in death by brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ann Spicer Hudson; two daughters, Karen Sue Bastianelli and her husband Steve of Bear, Stephanie Hughes and her husband R.L. of Millsboro; a brother, Paul Hudson of Millsboro; two sisters, Ruth Ayres of Lewes and Lois White of Millsboro; and four grandchildren, Tyler Samuel Bastianelli, Megan Bastianelli, Julie Hughes and Katie Hughes.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, with burial in Millsboro Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to Hickory Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Roy Rogers, 28209 Walt Carmean Lane, Millsboro DE 19966.



Charles M. Callanan Jr.
kitchen designer
Charles M. Callanan Jr., 59, of New Castle, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at home.
Mr. Callanan attended parochial school and graduated from Loyola High School. He received his degree from Frostburg State University in Maryland, and served his country as a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. A gifted kitchen designer, Church was the head of the Kitchen Design Department at Lowe’s in Middletown, where he had been employed for 11 years. Last year he was named Lowe’s Million Dollar Man. Previously, he had been the manager of the Stone Balloon in Newark, and the co-owner of the former Malt Shoppe, both of Main Street. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish in New Castle.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Alice May Garneski.
He is survived by his loving wife, best friend and soul-mate, Stella M. Callanan; his stepdaughter, Bianca Martin of New Castle; most cherished and beloved grandson, Zachary “Zachman” of New Castle; his parents, Elizabeth (Dalton) and Charles M. Callanan Sr. of St. Augustine, Fla.; brother, David Callanan Sr. of Baltimore, Md.; a sister, Kathy Sharpless of Chapel Hill, N.C.; father-in-law, Francis X. Garneski Sr. of Long Neck; nephews, David and Christopher Callanan, Ched, Christopher Jr. and Darren Sharpless; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Threase, Sarah, Linda, Francis X. Jr. and his wife Karen, and Phillip; and many extended family members and loving and caring friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 12 Winder Road, Garfield Park, New Castle, where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
Contributions are suggested to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Highway, Suite 5610-5612, Wilmington DE 19808.



James Edgar Broyles,
New Castle resident
James Edgar Broyles, 49, of New Castle, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004.
Born in Seaford, on July 8, 1955, James was the son of late Edgar Lee and Thelma Wheatley Broyles.
He is survived by two sons, Brian S. Broyles and his wife Erica of New Castle; and Dustin O. Broyles of Chestertown, Md.; two sisters, Debbie Broyles of Milton and Chris Austin of Milford; and a niece, Amy Culver of Lewes.
A memorial service was held at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, Wilmington Manor, New Castle.
Send condolences to www.spicermullikinfuneralhomes.com.



The Rev. Frank L. Moon,
retired pastor
The Rev. Frank L. Moon, 89, of Lewes, died at the home of his daughter on Friday, Aug. 21, 2004.
Fr. Moon was the retired pastor of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes.
He was born in Shawnee, Okla. and graduated from the University of Oklahoma, Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Va., ordained in the priesthood at the Washington National Cathedral in 1950, and served several churches in Maryland prior to coming to St. Peter’s in 1952. He served the Lewes community until his retirement in 1982.
During World War II, Fr. Moon served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific as a flight deck officer on an aircraft carrier. During his active years in Lewes, he served as a substitute teacher at Lewes Special School, helped organize the Lewes Aid Society and was always helping people in need and encouraged and inspired many teenagers to become active in the church.
Fr. Moon was very active in the Masonic Lodge and was past Grand Chaplain of the Delaware Grand Lodge and active in the Lewes Lions Club, past chaplain of the Lewes Fire Department, a volunteer for the Lewes Public Library and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed photography, working on cars, art, dancing, smoking his pipe, woodworking, morning walks on Savannah Road in Lewes and was an avid music lover. His contribution to the Lewes community will be remembered in the hearts of Lewes residents for years to come.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, in 1998.
He is survived by a son, Richard P. Moon and his wife, Jane; and a daughter, Katherine M. Hughes, with whom he lived; two grandchildren, Amy Moon Hughes and Anna Piccolo.
A memorial service will beheld at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, with burial private.
Contributions are suggested to St. George’s Chapel parish house building fund or Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.



Walter W. Hood,
retired tool and die maker
Walter W. Hood, 77, of Long Neck, and formerly of Chester, Pa., died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at home.
Mr. Hood was a retired tool and die maker and machinist employed by Union Carbide Co. in Chester. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a member of the Community Church of Oak Orchard and American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard and the Indian River Senior Center.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine; a son, Barry M. Hood and his wife Kelly; three daughters, Christine L. Hood, Marguerite G. Conaway and her husband Michael and Barbara J. Spangler and her husband Sam; and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Oak Orchard Community Church. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m., at the Long Neck chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to the Oak Orchard Community Church.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.



Ruth “Little Sister” Deshields,
retired from Allen’s Poultry
Ruth “Little Sister” Deshields, 62, of Ellendale, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford.
Mrs. Deshields was born Dec. 4, 1941 in Benevolence, Ga.
She was a retired factory worker from Allen’s Poultry Plant. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Lewes.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Evans, Alton Evans and Isaac Grier; and a great-granddaughter, Corinda Perkins.
She is survived by three daughters, Lisa Evans and Ruby Evans, both of Ellendale and Brenda Mason and her husband Darryl of Lincoln; a grandson whom she raised, Tyke Evans of Ellendale; a goddaughter, Shawn Reddix of Atlanta, Ga.; eight sisters, Mary Alice Lewis, Martha Evans and Annie White, all of Lumpkin, Ga., Trudy Lott of Weston, Ga., Pinkie Robinson and her husband Moses of Cuthbert, Ga., Dorothy Jackson and her husband William of Penn Hills, Pa. and Selma Marie Hones and Mary Jennings of Chicago; two brothers, Welton Evans and his wife Jannie of Milton and Felton Evans of Lumpkin; a special aunt, Annie Lee Jackson of Lumpkin; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Services were held in Friendship Baptist Church, Lewes, with burial in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Lewes.



Donald Holcomb,
Highland Farms founder
Donald Holcomb, 88, a longtime Ardenite, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Holcomb was born Jan. 20, 1916 in Vineland, N.J., and moved to Arden three years later with his parents, Maude and Rob Holcomb, a brother and three sisters. Along with his wife Ruth, he founded Highland Farms Riding School near Arden in 1958. For 25 years, thousands of children, adults and handicapped riders experienced the joy of horseback riding and the opportunity to work with horses.
Don lived for 85 years in Arden, participating in town activities throughout his life. He had a love of theater that began at age 3 while performing in his first Shakespeare production in Arden. He performed in summer stock at the Robin Hood Theater and was active in the Wilmington Drama League. Most recently, he appeared with the Arden Singers in the “Pirates of Penzance.” At age 86, he reprised the role of “cabin boy” he originally played at age six.
A modern day Don Quixote, he will always be remembered whistling and singing as he walked through life. A person with remarkable energy, he served in the Army Air Force, worked at Sears, operated Highland Stables, built houses and furniture, wrote stories, golfed and donated endless hours to family and friends in the village of Arden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, who died in 1988.
He is survived by his three children, Lynne McKay of Dewey Beach, Maria Burslem of Arden and Don Holcomb Jr. of Wilmington; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; loving son and daughters-in-law; and incredible friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6, in the Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway, Arden.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice Inc., 3135 Silverside Road, Wilmington DE 19810 or the Arden Memorial Garden Fund, 2123 Meadow Lane, Arden DE 19810.
To express online condolences, visit www.strano-feeley.com.



Robert Earle Campbell,
retired draftsman
Robert Earle Campbell, 80, of Rehoboth Beach, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at his residence.
Born in Elkins, W.Va., Mr. Campbell was the son of the late Edward Thompson Campbell and Louida (Marsteller) Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a building design draftsman by trade and had worked in various positions for Montgomery County, Md. for 25 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of VFW Post 6483, Milford, and was an avid Washington Redskins fan.
He is survived by his wife Mara Marie (Serretti) Campbell; a son, Gene Campbell of Rehoboth Beach; and two sisters, Helen Armentrout of Elkins, W.Va. and Anita Phillips of Cumberland, Md.
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, with burial in Henlopen Memorial Park near Milton.
Contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, Community Service Building, 100 W. 10th Street, Suite 102, Wilmington, DE 19801 or the Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963.

08/20/04

Orin F. Burdette Jr.,
Navy veteran
Orin F. “Jim” Burdette Jr., 72, of Harbeson and formerly of Gaithersburg, Md., departed this life Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at his late residence.
He was born July 27, 1932, son of the late Orin Foster Burdette Sr. and Margaret Redmon Burdette, in Dickerson, Md.
He is survived by his wife Rosemary (Watkins) Burdette, daughters Kay, Jill, Lori, Teri, Jacki, and Karen; and their children Jessica, Jamie, Sara, William, Kevin and Jake; special stepdaughter Brenda and her children Dustin and Amanda; and five brothers and sisters.
Mr. Burdette had been employed in civil service as a rural letter carrier in the Gaithersburg area for 34 years, retiring in 1987.
He had also been a barber for more than 45 years in the Maryland and Delaware areas. He was a devoted member of Lions Clubs for more than 40 years, aspiring through the various officers’ positions to a regional position while in Maryland.
During his time with Lions Clubs, he was involved in the start of many and various programs including the beginning of the Midway Lions Club in 1999.
Mr. Burdette served in the US. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was also very active in the Democratic Party and most recently as chairman of the 14th District.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call after 5 p.m. Pastor David Munro will officiate at the services.
Entombment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, Md., at 1 p.m., Monday Aug. 23.

Memorials may be made to Midway Lions Club, P.O. Box 406, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, or to the First Baptist Church of Lewes, 1001 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.

Desiree Gill,
enjoyed writing poetry
Desiree Alexandria June Gill, 13, of Milton, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004, at Milton E. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.
Desi would have been an eighth grader at Mariner Middle School in Milton, where she was a member of the chorus. She enjoyed reading, singing, writing poetry and was very family-oriented.
She is survived by her mother and father, Kimberly Ann (Gill) Cruz and Richard Cruz of Milton; her father and stepmother, Raymond Pendelton and Stacy Geiger of Harrisburg, Pa.; a sister, Janice Cruz of Milton; her maternal grandparents, Robert and Phyllis Gill of Milton; her paternal grandmother, Linda Torres of Aurora, Colo.; her paternal great-grandparents, Robert and Alma Pendelton of Harrisburg, Pa.; her paternal great-grandfather, Raymond Premici of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and an aunt, Anna Gonzalez of Harrisburg. She will also be missed by several aunts, uncles and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22 at Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, where friends may call after noon. Interment will be in Goshen United Methodist Church Cemetery, Milton.

Verda L. Pizzuto,
church founder
Verda L. Pizzuto, 91, of Millsboro, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Harrison House Nursing Home in Georgetown. Mrs. Pizzuto was born in eastern Kentucky Nov. 5, 1912, the daughter of the late Milt and Belle Lyons. She worked for the Howard County Office on Aging in Columbia, Md. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Ellicott City, Md., and was also one of 12 founding members of a thriving Baptist Church in Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Paul Pizzuto in 1955, her daughter Elizabeth Young in 1997, her sons Guytiona Pizzuto in 2004 and Donald Eugene Pizzuto in 1942, and her daughter-in-law Carlotta Pizzuto in 2001; her grandsons Marc Franklin Pizzuto in 1992 and Frank Spencer Spurr in 2002; and her brothers Carl, Chester and Loren Lyons and her sisters Lucy Justice and Edith Howard.
She is survived by her daughter, Carrolla Temple and her husband Les; her sons James Pizzuto and Larry Pizzuto and his wife Debbie; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Pizzuto; her sons-in-law Skip Spurr and David Young; her brother Elster Lyons and her sisters Zettie Sturgill and June Smith and her husband Ed, and 47 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21, at Grace Chapel Church in Ellicott City, Md.



Lydia Esposito,
retired secretary
Lydia Esposito, 87, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Cool Spring on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Mrs. Esposito was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and graduated from Pierce Business School. She worked for many years as the secretary to the dean of the Junior College of Valley Forge Military Academy. She lived in Philadelphia and Wayne, Pa., and most recently, Cool Spring. She was a devoted member of Malvern Bible Chapel and in the last year, Lewes Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Dr. Paul and Dr. Frances Esposito of Lewes; and by her daughter and husband, Ruth and Dr. Chuck Broadbent, of Philadelphia. A memorial service will be held at a later date.



Frank J. Sulkowski Sr.,
retired from Greif Bros.
Frank J. Sulkowski Sr., 87, of Lewes, died peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Harbor Healthcare Center, Lewes.
The son of Helen and Vincent Sulkowski who immigrated from Poland, he was born Dec. 18, 1916, in Bayonne, N.J.
Mr. Sulkowski was a truck driver for 35 years before retiring in 1980 from Greif Brothers in Staten Island, N.Y.
He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church since moving to Delaware in 1995.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dolores Foley Sulkowski; five children, Joseph, Frank Jr., Marie, Donna and Robert; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.



John M. Wood Sr.,
equipment operator
John M. “Jack” Wood Sr., 72, of Denton, Md., died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, after a short illness in Paoli Hospital, Paoli, Pa.
Mr. Wood was born Sept. 14, 1931 in Easton, Md., son of the late Charles Henry and Agnes Marie Cooper Wood.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a heavy equipment operator for Bramble Construction Co.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ada L. Wood.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Catherine M. Wood; a son, John M. Wood Jr. of Greensboro; three daughters, Katherine E. Davidson of Lincoln, Brenda Lee VanPelt of Milton and Jacqueline J. Kohut of Greenwood; five brothers, Charles H. Wood Jr. of Kansas City, Mo., Edward Allen Wood of Dover, Robert Wood of Easton, Arthur J. Wood of Camden and Raymond C. Wood of Milford; three sisters, Marie Agnes Camp, Nancy Smith and Bernadette Gadow, all of Dover; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held in St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Denton, Md., with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Greensboro.

08/17/04

Fay N. Mincy,
church charter member
Fay N. Mincy, of Lewes, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, in Harbor Health Care and Rehabilitation after a short illness.
Mrs. Mincy was born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., Sept. 11, 1916. She moved to Lewes in 1948.
She was a charter member of The First Baptist Church of Lewes. She had worked at Frank Robinson’s IGA for many years and also at the Silco store on Second Street in Lewes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Mincy Sr. in 1987. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Allan H. Jordan in 1996.
She is survived by three sons, W.R. Mincy Jr. of Dover, Lloyd T. Mincy of Maryville, Tenn., and Dr. John C. Mincy of Antioch, Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Millman of Milton; a brother, John M. Jordan of Newmartinsville, W. Va.
She was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the First Baptist Church, 1001 Kings Highway, Lewes. Burial will be at Whites Chapel Cemetery, near Lewes.
Contributions are suggested to The First Baptist Church’s Missions Fund, 1001 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 or Heritage Baptist Church, 5200 Heidorn Ranch Road, Antioch, CA 94531.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.



Phillip R. Caccamo,
hairdresser
Phillip R. Caccamo, 44, of Rehoboth Beach and formerly of Philadelphia, died at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Mr. Caccamo was born in Newark, N.J., the son of the late Veto and Emily Caccamo. He was a self-employed hairdresser.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Robert, and a brother, Richard.
He is survived by his wife, Ginny Forsythe Caccamo; his stepsons Christian and Jason; a brother, Joseph; two sisters, Mary DeDominick and Marilyn Hughes; seven grandchildren, Robert, Courtney, Harley, J. Rob, Shay, Casey and Hunter.
Services were private.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.



Ann S. Petka,
Rosary Sodality member
Ann S. Petka, 88, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness.
Mrs. Petka was a lifelong resident of Wilmington. She had been a member of the Holy Rosary Society of St. Hedwig Church and the Rosary Sodality Group of St. John the Beloved Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Constantine “Gus” in 1980; and by her son-in-law, Jim Lindy.
She is survived by her sons, Bob and his wife Kay of Stoney Creek, N.C., Ed and his wife Pat of Rehoboth, Bill and his wife Debbie of Hockessin and Joe and his wife Betty of Wilmington; her daughters Betty Ann and her husband Jack Lee of Wilmington, Pat and her husband Terry Hammond of New Castle, and Constance Lindy of Middletown. She was “Baci” to 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held at St. Hedwig Catholic Church, Wilmington, with entombment in the Crypt of St. Hedwig in Cathedral Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington DE 19805.



Verda L. Pizzuto,
church founding member
Verda L. Pizzuto, 91, of Millsboro, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Harrison House Nursing Home in Georgetown.
Mrs. Pizzuto was born in Eastern Kentucky Nov. 5, 1912, the daughter of the late Milt and Belle Lyons, She worked for the Howard County Office on Aging in Columbia, Md. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church in Ellicott City, Md. and was also one of 12 founding members of a thriving Baptist Church in Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Paul Pizzuto, in 1955, her daughter, Elizabeth Young in 1997, her sons Guytiona Pizzuto in 2004 and Donald Eugene Pizzuto in 1942; her grandsons Marc Franklin Pizzuto in 1992 and Frank Spencer Spurr in 2002; and her brothers Carl, Chester and Loren Lyons and her sisters Lucy Justice and Edith Howard.
She is survived by her daughter, Carrolla Temple and her husband Les; her sons James Pizzuto and Larry Pizzuto and his wife Debbie; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Pizzuto; her sons-in-law Skip Shurr and David Young; her brother Elster Lyons and her sisters Zettie Sturgill and June Smith and her husband Ed, and 47 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many dearly loved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at Grace Chapel Church in Ellicott City, Md.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Harrison House for their love and tender care of Mrs. Pizzuto for the last months of her life.



Marjorie A. Scott,
golfer, avid reader
Marjorie A. Scott, 75, of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of the Pittsburgh and Media, Pa. areas, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at home.
She was a member of Sussex Pines Golf Club, loved arts and crafts, was an avid reader, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Scott; sisters, Betty Lee Blume and Jean Davis; and a brother, Peter Schneider.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, David Scott; five daughters, Kathleen and husband, Glenn Buckhout of Stormville, N.Y, Christine and her husband, Bill Melnyk of East Fallowfield, Pa., Dianne Molineux of Claymont, Carol and her husband, Gerald McCadden of Chalfont, Pa., Pam and her husband, John Groses of Media, Pa.; one son, David Scott Jr. of Winchester, Va.; one sister, Elaine and husband, Don Bowser of Kilmarnock, Va.; one brother-in-law, Walter Blume; and 11 grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Cemetery South in Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested for Delaware Hospice, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Suite 107, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.



Margaret C. Robinson,
retired bookkeeper
Margaret C. (Brett) Robinson, age 94, of Rehoboth Beach, died Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at Lewes Convalescent Center in Lewes.
Mrs. Robinson was born June 3, 1910 in Wilmington, and had worked there as a secretary and bookkeeper at Matthews Brothers. She retired to Ormond Beach, Fla. in 1974 with her husband Carl F. Brett . Following the death of Mr. Brett in 1975, Margaret moved to Clearwater, Fla. in 1976. There she was a member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church and St. Brendan’s Womans Guild.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by three sons, Carl F. Brett Jr. of Dover; Walt A. Brett of Rehoboth Beach and Palm City, Fla. and Paul J. Brett of Williamsburg, Md; two daughters, Margaret B. Smith of Bel Air, Md. and Joan A. Mayhart of Dover; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Services and burial were private.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.



George Quigley Williams,
retired geologist
Dr. George Q. Williams of Lewes, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born August 23, 1919 in Jersey Shore, Pa., he was the son of the late George W. Williams and Lillian Quigley Williams.
He graduated from Williamsport High School (PA) in 1937, then attended Penn State University. The family moved to New York, where he continued his studies at the University of Rochester, earning a bachelor of arts degree. He attended Midshipman School at Columbia University in New York City, entering the U.S. Navy as an ensign, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor until 1945. After release from active duty, he remained in the Naval Reserve until 1979, retiring as Lt. Cmdr.
Returning to the University of Rochester, he received a master of science degree. In 1951 at Cornell University, where he also taught undergraduate geology classes, he earned a doctor of philosophy degree in geology (sedimentology/stratigraphy).
His employment with Texaco took him to the oilfields of Kansas and Illinois. In I960 he moved to Arlington, Va., working in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Government’s Defense Fuel Supply Agency. He later transferred to the Dept. of Energy (Strategic Petroleum Reserve). He retired from Federal service in 1981 and relocated to the Delaware shore.
Since childhood, he was a passionate philatelist and enjoyed sharing this hobby with collectors and friends around the world. Bowling and traveling were other favorite pursuits, and he also enjoyed raising tropical fish. He will be remembered by all as a storyteller extraordinare and for his sense of humor.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Dolores, of Lewes; daughters Hollis B. Williams of Arlington Va., and Janet Myers and her husband, Alton, of Mooresville, N.C.; grandchildren Chris Myers and his wife, Jenny, of Christiansburg Va., and Angie McFarland and her husband, Brian, of Roanoke VA; and several beloved cousins in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

08/13/04

William O. Melson,
Punkin Chunkin founder
William O. “Trey” Melson, III, age 53, died Monday August 9, 2004 at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Born in Rehoboth Beach, Trey was a self employed Master Plumber and a member of the Plumber & Pipe Fitter’s Union # 782 of Seaford. He was one of the founders and a past champion of the “Punkin Chunkin” event held every year since 1986.
He is survived by his wife, Julia; his parents, Betty and William O. Melson; step sons, Shawn and Stephen Brooks, and James Macintire; two daughters, Patricia L. Nelson and Laura E. Caswell; stepdaughter, Nicole Brooks; a sister, Terry M. Brewster and her husband Howard Jr.; and six grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 at at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services on Long Neck Road in Long Neck, where friends may call on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in the Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, Sussex County Unit, PO Box 163, Salisbury, MD. 21805., or American Heart Association, Sussex Chapter, 600 N. DuPont Hwy, Georgetown, DE. 19947.


James W. Flood Sr.,
New York native
James W. Flood Sr., 92, of Laurel, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at Seaford Center Genesis Elder Care.
Mr. Flood was born in Staten Island, N.J., to Henry P. and Margaret T. Flood.
He was retired from the Laurel Distributors/Fessenden Hall of Delaware. He was a member of the Laurel Exchange Club and the Salisbury Exchange Club. He sang in his church choir for many years and also held several offices in the church. He was a member and past president of the Laurel Fire Hall.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, Edward Boyce; and a sister, Dorothy.
He is survived by his wife, Estella V. Flood; his sons, Gary W. and his wife Debbie of Laurel and James W. Jr. of Towson, Md.; a daughter, Patricia Manolakis of Lewes; grandchildren Steven Flood, Heather Ruark, Tammy Bragdon, Michael Manolakis and Andrew and Annie Flood; eight great-grandchildren; a stepson, Jake Boyce of Seaford; special nieces Sister Mary Ellen Simmons, Sister Julian and Sister Anne; and several stepgrandchildren.
Services will beheld at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 13, at Christ United Methodist Church, Laurel, followed by burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel.
Contributions are suggested to the Christ U.M. Church Building Fund, 510 S. Central Ave., Laurel DE 19956.

Belle Weber,
family matriarch
Belle Weber, 90, a resident of Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation, originally from Vineland, N.J., died Friday, Aug. 6, 2004.
Mrs. Weber was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
She survived by two sons, Allen Weber and his wife Suzanne, and Steven Weber; two granddaughters, Melissa Bryne and her husband Peter and Wendy Foster Weber and her husband Jon; four great-grandchildren, Bailey, Clayton, Kelsey and Ciarra; nieces, nephews and many special friends.
Services were held Aug. 8.


Sara V. Case,
Blue Cross retiree
Sara V. Case, 87, of Rehoboth, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at home.
Mrs. Case was born in Felton, the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Ethel Tomlinson Case.
She retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield as an account representative. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth and served as an Elder. She was also a member of Lend a Hand.
She is survived by her nieces Marian Constantino of Laurel and Ruth Jensen of Milton.
A committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 13, at Barratt’s Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 16, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, King Charles Ave., Rehoboth Beach.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice, 600 S. Dupont Highway, Georgetown DE 19947.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services, Milton.

Thomas A. Stevenson,
retired mechanic
Thomas Alden Stevenson, 57, of Georgetown, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, at home.
Mr. Stevenson was born in Lewes, the son of the late William D. and Sara Short Stevenson.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic for the Sussex County Council for five years. He enjoyed collecting toy tractors and building miniature farm buildings. He attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Georgetown.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard D. Stevenson.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Martha English Stevenson; a daughter, Tami Hudson of Georgetown; a stepson, Robert Eye of Georgetown; two brothers, Bill Stevenson and Harold Stevenson, both of Georgetown; three sisters, Kate Hedges of Mankato, Minn., Jane Day of Georgetown and Ann Faucett of Millsboro; two aunts, Ann Wilson of Lewes and Iva Booth of Georgetown; and several nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, with burial in Carey’s Cemetery.

James Oliver Clendaniel,
worked for General Foods
James Oliver Clendaniel, 71, of Milford, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Clendaniel was born June 26, 1933, in Milford, son of the late Joshua B. Clendaniel Sr. and Sallie Dawson Clendaniel.
He worked for General Foods in Dover for about 26 years and was currently working for Bennett Security in Dover.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, doing yard work and was famous for his gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Dorothy Wooters Clendaniel; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Diane and Mike Veal of Upper Marlboro, Md. and Annette and Michael Towers of Ellendale; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and nine brothers and sisters, Charles Clendaniel and Joshua Clendaniel, both of Ellendale, Catherine Voshell of Smyrna, Elois Hall of Milford, Edna Chipman of Lewes, Robert Clendaniel of Milford, Jean McMasters of Seaford, Ruth Heinen of Harrington and Laura Welch of Milford.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Fleischuaer Funeral Home, Greenwood, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Ellendale Cemetery, Ellendale.

Bhramara Heid
university professor
Bhramara Heid, 60, of Chevy Chase, Md., died Friday, July 30 at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. She lived in the Washington, D.C. area for most of her life and spent summers in Rehoboth Beach, both as an enthusiastic beach lover and when visiting her children and grandchildren.
Ms. Heid was born Lucille Fagret Lane in Baltimore. The daughter of a Naval officer, she lived in New York City, Carlisle, San Francisco, Mount Vernon, London and Washington, D.C., where her family settled permanently in 1958.
She graduated from Immaculata High School in 1961 and studied ballet in San Francisco, London and at the Washington School of Ballet.
Ms. Heid earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1983. She owned her own residential design business, J H Associates, taught design history and color theory at the University of Maryland, College Park, and most recently, inspired students as a professor of interior design at Montgomery College in Rockville, Md. A particular honor and joy was her role as faculty advisor for the interior design student club and the students who participated in the annual National Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse. Montgomery College has established the Bhramara Heid Interior Design Scholarship and Award Fund in her honor.
She is survived by three children, Wendel Heid of Lewes; Alexander Stein, who attends Portland State University in Oregon; and Victoria Hall of Bethesda, Md.; four grandchildren; and two brothers.
A private graveside ceremony was held at Epworth Methodist Cemetery in Rehoboth. A memorial service will be held at Real Life Church in Washington, D.C.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.

Betty Bailey Moore,
Moose chapter founder
Betty Bailey Moore, 81, of Long Neck, died Friday, July 30, 2004, at home.
Mrs. Moore was the widow of Arthur “Sug” Moore, who died in 1990 and the daughter of James Bailey and Lillian Bailey Craig.
She had worked in customer service and as a plant scheduler for Inland Container in Newark until 1974. She was a founding member, charter member and life member of the Women of the Moose chapter 969 of Elkton, Md, where she served as past senior regent; she also served as bar steward at the lodge until she retired at age 74. She was a member of the Singerly Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as president in 1954 and 1961, vice president in 1953 and 1960, treasurer in 1962, 1963 and 1964 and recording secretary. She was a member of the American Legion Cecil Post 15 Ladies Auxiliary and was past president of Elkton Little League Auxiliary. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Elkton, MD.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Taylor Welch.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her daughter, Dianne Hampton Temple and her husband Richard of Long Neck; her son, Arthur Rodney Moore Jr. and his wife Sybil of Medford, N.J.; three grandsons, Mark Welch, John D’Angelo and Brian D’Angelo; two granddaughters, Sue Ellen Taylor and Lorrie Lovenstein; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Andrew G. Gee Funeral Home, 259 East Main Street, Elkton, Md., where friends may call two hours prior, with burial in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Cherry Hill, Md.
Contributions are suggested to the Singerly Volunteer Fire Company, c/o Andrew G. Gee Funeral Home, 259 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921.

Christopher Lennon Hamilton,
avid motorcyclist
Christopher Lennon Hamilton, 31, of Smyrna, died Thursday, July 29, 2004, at home.
Mr. Hamilton was born March 21, 1973, in Dover, the son of Paul Hamilton of Hartly and Cheryl Skinner of Smyrna. He enjoyed motorcycles, cars, making models and collecting Hot Wheels with his brothers.
His heartwarming smile and unconditional acceptance of people were overwhelming. Lennon’s teasing always made everyone at ease and he will never be forgotten for the love he passed to all.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his stepfather, John Skinner; two brothers, Michael Skinner II and Matthew Skinner, both of Smyrna; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Reed Edge of Hartly; his maternal grandparents, Barbara and Robert Rider of Rehoboth Beach and Les Thompson of Costa Mesa, Calif.; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Smyrna, with burial private.

Norman C. Hamstead,
Greenwood resident
Norman C. Hamstead, 75, of Greenwood, died Thursday, July 29, 2004, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Hamstead was born Dec. 15, 1928, in Kingwood, Va., the son of the late Alpha and Mary Judy Hamstead.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara Harrison Hamstead; a son and daughter-in-law, Norman K. and Kathy Hamstead of Milford; a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Mike Breeding of Lewes; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Pearldean Parker of Greenwood, Catherine and Walter Cunnington of Chandler, Ariz., Elouise and Jack Cunnington and Eleanor and Bob Bennett of Bridgeville.
Graveside services were held in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.
Contributions are suggested to Bethany Church of the Brethren, 133 School Street, Farmington DE 19950; or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803.

F. Stephenson “Steve” Matthes,
prominent educator
F. Stephenson “Steve” Matthes, 68, of Frankford, died Tuesday, July 27, while vacationing in Maine.
Mr. Matthes was born on August 12, 1935 in Long Branch, N.J. He was a 1953 graduate of Long Branch High School, and also attended the Peddie School in Highstown, N.J. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1958 with a bachelor’s degree in education, and was a proud member of the fighting Blue Hens football team and the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He received his masters in education and administration in 1970.
Mr. Matthes was a dedicated educator who taught math and special education for the former Stanton School District in New Castle County, until 1976. Mr. Matthes then served as an elementary school principal at the Lulu M. Ross School in Milford and the H.O. Brittingham School in Milton, and was acting superintendent of Cape Henlopen School District for one year. He was the current principal of Bennett Middle School in Salisbury, Md., a position he held for the last 15 years.
Mr. Matthes enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid sports fan and enthusiastic coach for numerous youth sports teams including baseball, basketball, and swimming. Most of all, he was devoted to his family. He will be fondly remembered for this life long influence on his students and fellow educators.
Mr. Matthes is survived by his mother, Cora Parker of Salisbury, Md; his wife, Mary Margaret; sons, F. Christopher of Bethesda, Md., and F. Stephenson of Harrisburg, Pa.; daughters, Jennifer T. Funk of Wilmington, Jessica L. Matthes of San Diego, Calif.; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Donald Matthes of New Mexico and Barry Parker of New Jersey.
A mass of Christian burial will held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium.


Gertrude W. Seegar,
avid gardener
Gertrude W. Seegar, 92, of Lewes, died Thursday, July 29, 2004, at her daughter’s residence in Lewes.
Mrs. Seegar was born in Jersey City, N.J., daughter of the late Olga (Roesch) and August Hitzel.
She was a member of Eagles Nest Fellowship Church in Milton. She was an excellent cook, gardener and homemaker, and was very devoted to her family. She also enjoyed making beaded flowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Seeger, in 1991.
She is survived by her daughter Beverly Stadler, with whom she resided; a son, Norman Seegar and his wife Joann of Saddle Brook, N.J.; and four grandchildren, Jason and Andrea Stadler; Deborah Ann Seegar; and Jennifer Harcher and her husband Keith.
Services were held at Eagles Nest Fellowship Church, Milton, with burial in George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, N.J.
Contributions are suggested to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, Suite 107, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arraignments by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes

John M. LeCato,
merchant mariner
John M. LeCato, 87, of Charleston, S.C., died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at home.
Capt. LeCato was born May 13, 1917 in Huntington, W.Va. He was the son of the late John Marvin LeCato and Esther Tubbs LeCato. He was a graduate of Rehoboth High School, Rehoboth Beach, and attended the Naval Academy. He was a merchant mariner and a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of the National Railway Historical Society and the Military Sealift Command Retiree Association of the United States.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Maurine Trent LeCato; and his niece, Krista Scudlark of Milton.
Services and burial were private.
Contributions are suggested to Project Liberty Ship John W. Brown, P.O. Box 25846, Highlandtown Station, Baltimore, MD 21224-0546 or to the National Railway Historical Society, P.O. Box 58547, Philadelphia PA 19102.
Condolences may be sent in care of the funeral home at www.mcalister-smith.com.

Mozzellar C. White,
retired from Townsend’s
Mozzellar C. White, 83, of Bridgeville, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in Seaford Genesis Health Care Center.
Mrs. White was born June 15, 1921 in Northampton, N.C., the daughter of the late Mack and Fannie Bell Clemons.
She retired from Townsend Poultry Plant in Millsboro.
She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Bridgeville and a member of Mount Olive Mother of the Church Special. She also did charity work.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanford White; three sons, Troy Matthews, Mack Matthews and James Clark Jr.; and two daughters, Mozell Matthews and Pearl Holmes.
She is survived by four sons, Lee Clemons of Jackson, N.C., Temecorie Matthews of Georgetown and Redell Matthews and Andrew Matthews, both of Bridgeville; three daughters, Barbara Boone of Harbor Healthcare in Lewes, Pattie Matthews of Bridgeville and Violet Broughton of Seaford; 41 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 23 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services were held at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Bridgeville, with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Bridgeville.

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