08/29/06
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John ‘Jack’ Stuart,
former Lewes resident
John “Jack” Stuart , 76, of Antrim, N.H. passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006 after a short illness.
Jack leaves his wife Judith “Judi” Winkley Stuart; son David and wife Katie of Santa Barbara, Calif., son Robert and fiancé Denise of Baltimore, Md., son John and wife Nancy in Novato, Calif., brother Richard and wife Terry of Quincy, Mass., and brother Paul and wife Corrine of Plymouth, Mass.
A funeral mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at 1:30 pm at St. Patrick’s Church, 10 Greenfield Road, Bennington, N.H. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Antrim Fireman’s Association, c/o M.Beauchamps, Buttercup Lane, Antrim, NH 03440.
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Mary A. Rykiel,
devoted matriarch
Mary A. Rykiel, 88, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Harbor Healthcare Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Rykiel was born July 2, 1918, to Joseph and Maryanna Kowalczyk, who were from Poland.
Raised in Wilmington, Mary grew up in a large, tight-knit Roman Catholic family. Although she was a gifted student, she left school early, becoming a waitress at the Sugar Bowl in Wilmington and working other jobs to help out her family during the Great Depression. In 1938, after a whirlwind courtship, she married Walter J. Rykiel, the love of her life.
Following the war, they moved to Forty Acres neighborhood, where she lived for more than 50 years. Since her own education was cut short, she was a taskmaster when it came to studying. All four of her children attended the University of Delaware and one ended up teaching there in the communications department.
During the 1960s and 1970s, her Lincoln Street home was a festive gathering spot for family, friends and neighbors. Whether eating crabs at DiNardo’s, having a beer at the Logan House for entertaining at home, she was the life of the party.
She was a superb cook, and her recipes for golumpki and potato salad are legendary. A longtime member of St. Ann’s Parish, she was a regular bingo player at the Graham Senior Center. In 2001, she relocated to Milton, due to her declining health, where her granddaughter, Holly Ross, was her primary caregiver until her recent stay at Harbor Health.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. in 1964; her sons, Walter T. in 1994; and John W. in 1996.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph L. of Rehoboth Beach and Robert R. and his wife Judith of Lewes; two sisters, Rose Grodzicki and Martha O’Day, both of Wilmington; four grandchildren, Holly Ross of Milton, Enid Tchir and her husband Matthew of Miami, Fla., Eric and Jason Rykiel, both of Newark; and four great-grandchildren, Cody, Matthew, Jordan and Cole.
A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Ann’s Church, Wilmington, with burial in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
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Delores A. Johnson
Wilmington homemaker
Delores A. “Sissy Ward” Johnson, 70, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, surrounded by her loved ones at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington.
She was the daughter of the late Lottie and Thomas A. Ward and wife of the late George Johnson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James Gould Sr. and Earl Ward.
She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted niece, whom she raised, Malinda J. Perkins; another niece, Shirley Taylor; a nephew, James Gould Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa.; a devoted cousin, Rev. Grace Boyer and goddaughter, Diane Seeney and her son Darrell Seeney; her aunt, Mildred Holloman of Lewes; and a host of other family and friends.
Services were held at St. Paul UAME Church, Wilmington, with burial in Gracelawn Memorial Park.
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Patricia McCoy,
nurse, administrator
Patricia McCoy, 53, of Baltimore, Md., recently passed away.
Tricia had a tremendous nursing career for over thirty years. As a healer she touched the lives of young and old practicing emergency medicine, trauma care, adolescent psychology and oncology nursing.
She most recently moved into an administrative role in risk management. She lead a courageous fight against cancer and served as captain of her team The Heart Throbs for the Relay for Life for five years. She will be missed tremendously by all whose lives she touched.
Tricia was preceded in death by her parents, Selwyn Otis and Dorothy (Sturdevant) McCoy.
She is survived by her beloved life partner, Cheryl Rice, pets Pumpkin and Simon, and too many dear friends to mention, including her Beebe family.
Tricia is also survived by her beloved aunt and uncle Jean and Rod McCoy, cousins Dennis, Brent, and Rod McCoy and families.
A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006 at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE where friends may call one hour prior to services. Chaplain Keith W. Goheen officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Tunnel Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 in recognition of the wonderful care that Tricia received.
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Davaun Anthony Persia-Roundtree,
Ellendale toddler
Davaun Anthony Persia-Roundtree, 2, of Ellendale died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in Milford.
Davaun was born in Milford.
He is survived by his mother, Toni A. Persia of Ellendale; his father, David H. Roundtree of Lincoln; a sister, Natalya Roundtree of Ellendale; grandparents, Kindall and Nicole Bethards of Ellendale, Berardo Persia of Springhill, Fla., Doris Roundtree of Lincoln, and Alfred Johnson of Lincoln, and Lisa Roundtree of Lincoln; great-grandparents, Joseph and Antoinette Mongillo of Wilmington; four aunts, Kristine Persia of Ellendale, Patricia Persia of Milford, and Joanna Mongillo of Wilmington, and Felicia White of Millsboro; two uncles, Paul Hamilton of Ellendale, and Damal Roundtree of Lincoln; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held in the Chapel of Short Funeral Services, Milton, with burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton.
Arrangements are by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.
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Richard Allen Bailey Jr.,
Felton VFW member
Richard Allen Bailey Jr., 37, of Felton died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mr. Bailey was born in Dover, son of Richard Allen Bailey Sr. and the late Ruth (Goldsboro) Bailey.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Bailey was a member of the Felton Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He is survived by his father, Richard Allen Bailey Sr. of Indiana; his companion, Sheila Jo Tribett of Felton; three children, Carlie Hope Bailey of Camden, Richard Allen Bailey III of Lewes, and Lindsay Jo Bailey of Laurel; a half-brother, Charles Baulker of Dover; and a half-sister, Crystal Baulker of Hawaii.
Services were held in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main Street, Felton, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
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Bruce Alan Corea,
plumber
Bruce Alan Corea, 27, of Lewes, died suddenly Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006. He was born in Wilmington.
Mr. Corea attended William Penn High School and Hodgson Vocational Technical School.
He loved doing plumbing and started his own business just this year. He was an avid fan of boxing and was a very good musician.
He is survived by his mother, Carla Ann Corea, his father, Steve Lawhead, his maternal grandmother, Eleanore Corea of Lewes; his paternal grandfather, Roland Lawhead of Middletown; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006 at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Adkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call two hours prior to services. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Meals on Wheels, 32409 Lewes Georgetown Road, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Daniel J. Slattery Jr.,
administrative law judge
Daniel J. Slattery Jr., 66, of Rehoboth Beach and Bethesda, Md., died June 28, 2006 of a heart attack in Rehoboth Beach.
Mr. Slattery retired as an administrative law judge from the Department of Labor in 2001. He was a private practice attorney in Washington for most of his career, and also served as an administrative law judge for the Social Security Administration.
A ninth-generation Washingtonian, Mr. Slattery graduated from Gonzaga College High School and Georgetown University. He attended law school at night, graduating in the late 1960s from Catholic University. He began his law career as an assistant U.S. district attorney for the Justice Department.
Mr. Slattery was a captain in the Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War.
He was a member of men’s basketball teams during high school, college and military service.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Marcia Haines Slattery; his three daughters Lara Slattery and her husband Kevin Hyland of Silver Spring, Heather Slattery of Silver Spring, and Erin Lafond and her husband David Lafond of Englewood, N.J.; and his two grandchildren Nola Hyland and Cooper Lafond.
Interment was held July 3 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Md. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at St. Edmund’s Catholic Church, located at the corner of King Charles and Laurel Streets in Rehoboth Beach.
A scholarship at Gonzaga College High School has been established in Mr. Slattery’s name. Contributions may be sent c/o Gonzaga College High School Annual Fund, 19 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-336-7151, www.alumni.gonzaga.org
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Walter C. Deakyne III,
former real estate agent
Walter Clifton Deakyne III, “Dea” 45, of Rehoboth Beach, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. He was born in New York City, N.Y. to the late Walter Clifton and Mary Louise (Richardson) Deakyne, Jr. of Henlopen Acres.
Mr. Deakyne played football for Cape Henlopen High School where he graduated in 1979. He was a great athlete, an avid hunter, and loved riding motorcycles. Mr. Deakyne was also a graduate of the University of Delaware in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He was a former real estate agent for Jack Lingo Realtor.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Dina Deakyne and her husband Josh Wharton of Lewes; a niece, Lauren Johnson of Lewes; two uncles, Dr. David Deakyne and his wife Carol of Smyrna, and Dr. Frederick Cottrell and his wife Sally of Wilmington; four cousins, Dr. David Deakyne Jr. and his wife Stacey of Smyrna, Danielle Deakyne of Pittsburgh, Pa., Frederick L. Cottrell, Esq. and his wife Mariann of Wilmington and Dr. Brian Simon and his wife Pamela of Hockessin; his grandfather, Samuel Gulley of Wilmington; and his two devoted labs, Luke and Mocha.
Funeral Services were held at St. George’s Episcopal Chapel, Rt. 23, Angola. Interment was in All Saint’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations are suggested to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or the SPCA, 326-A duPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
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John Callahan,
retired electrician
John Callahan, 81, of Ellendale, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006 at Harbor Healthcare & Rehab. Center in Lewes. Mr. Callahan was born in Robinson County, N.C., son of the late Moses and Stella (Locklear) Callahan.
Mr. Callahan served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving a citation from the Defense Department for his work with mustard gas. Mr. Callahan and his wife had lived in Roselle, N.J. for 30 years before moving to Delaware in 1968. He had worked as an electrician for General Motors Company in New Jersey, and had always excelled in any type of electrical work. He was a member of the Reformation Lutheran Church in Milford. Mr. Callahan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Blanche (Beers) Callahan; five sons, Michael Callahan and his wife Pam, Charles Callahan, Douglas Callahan and his wife Betty, Dennis Callahan and his wife Joann, and David Callahan; one daughter, Carol Payne and her husband William; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Bridgeville. A memorial service will be held in Pennsylvania at a later date.
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Irvin J. Whaley,
Vietnam veteran
Irvin J. Whaley, 59, of Millsboro, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilmington.
He was the son of the late Arris James Whaley and Margaret Downs Whaley of Millsboro.
Mr. Whaley enjoyed fishing, and flea markets. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Whaley Gray in 2004, and a brother, Earl Whaley, in 2001.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Vernon Whaley and his wife Debbie of Chambersburg, Pa., Adrian Whaley and his wife Mary of Millsboro, and John Whaley and his wife Debbie of Frankford; three nephews, Joseph, Kevin and Adrian Jr.; and a niece, Courtney Whaley.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Watson Funeral Home 211 Washington St. Millsboro, Delaware where friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be Redmen’s Cemetery, Dagsboro.
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Kenneth “Danny” Hall,
worked at PATS Aircraft
Kenneth Daniel “Danny” Hall was unexpectedly and tragically taken from us on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006.
Danny was born November 5, 1986. He leaves behind a legacy of making friends easily, a sharp wit, a wonderful sense of humor, a keen mind and a smile that lit up a city block.
Danny was successful in obtaining his high school diploma in 2005 and was employed at PATS Aircraft in Delaware for the past year.
He is survived by his mother, Margot Hall Gurne; his father, Kenny Hall; and his devoted brother Michael. In addition, Danny leaves a large number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, two grandmothers, and hundreds and hundreds of friends and coworkers who will feel the loss of this special young man forever.
“We will think and wonder and shed our tears
For a talented young man who lost his years
Taken from us all too early
Not realized, this, our worst fears.”
For what might have been.......
Services were held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, , Georgetown, with interment private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the SPCA, 326 S. duPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Robert A. Roux,
Amtrak engineer
Robert Roux, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center, in Upland, Pa.
Born in Darby, Pa., he lived in Upper Chichester for 20 years. He was a graduate of Chester High School, and worked for Amtrak as a locomotive engineer for 35 years. Mr. Roux was Past Worshipful Master of Chester Lodge 236 and Penn Lodge 709, and Past Grand Tall Cedar of Penn 21.
Son of the late Alexander and Evelyn Keisel Roux; and brother of the late Donald Roux, he is survived by his wife, Alberta Kates Roux; two daughters, Karen Canning, of Aston, Pa., and Danielle Dransfield, of West Chester, Pa.; two brothers, David Roux of Lewes, and George Arscott, of Easton, Md.; two sisters, Bonnie Hansen of Lewes and Lisa Gaskill, of Lincoln; and three grandchildren.
Services where held at the James M. Brower Funeral Home, Wallingford, PA., with burial in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Norriton, Pa. Contributions may be made to Crossing the Line, 170 W. Germantown Pike, Suite C-3, E. Norriton, PA 19401.
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Joanne ‘Bunny’ Thornton,
Magnolia homemaker
Joanne “Bunny” Thornton, 69 of Magnolia, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, in her home.
Ms. Thornton was born Oct. 5, 1936, in Chester, Pa., daughter of the late Erling and Catherine (Hoven) Moe.
She worked as a waitress and was a homemaker.
Ms. Thornton was a member of Smyrna Clayton Moose Lodge 1088 and the Breakfast Club Bowling League of Lower Delaware Brunswick Alleys.
She enjoyed fishing, dancing, roller skating, making crafts and floral arrangements. She never met a stranger and loved her computer buddies and talking on the phone.
Ms. Thornton loved her children, grandchildren and her devoted best friend, Debbie Webb. She was an avid animal lover, especially her two dogs and birds.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Foust, in March 2006.
She is survived by two sons, Edward M. Thornton and his fiancée, Cherie Nemeth, both of Frederica, and Raymond E. Thornton of Georgetown; an adopted son, Kevin Tatman of Frederica; a daughter and a son-in-law, Catherine Ann and Michael Fell of Middletown; a sister, Arlene Biddle of Upper Chichester, Pa.; two grandchildren, Sean Thornton of Millsboro, and Bryan M. Smith of Wilmington; a great-grandson, Bryan Joseph Smith of Wilmington; and a devoted friend, Patricia Glasgow of Sharptown, Md.
Services were held in Torbert Funeral Chapel South, Dover.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901; Delaware Humane Association, 701 A St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
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Kenneth B. Bischoff
UD Professor Emeritus
Dr. Kenneth B. Bischoff, 70, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Hockessin, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa.
Dr. Bischoff enjoyed a distinguished academic and industrial career, both in the United States and internationally. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he was the Unidel Professor of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and the past chairman of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware in Newark. The youngest person - at age 34 - ever to hold an endowed chair at Cornell University, Dr. Bischoff was named the Walter R. Read Professor of Engineering and also served as the Director of the School of Chemical Engineering. He was on the faculties of the universities of Maryland and Texas at Austin and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Rijksuniversiteit Gent in Belgium. Dr. Bischoff also served as a consultant for the National Institutes of Health, as well as other global corporations.
He was a national director of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers from 1972 to 1974, the chairman for the Council for Chemical Research in 1985, and the chairman of the First International Symposium on Chemical Reaction Engineering in 1970.
His primary research interests were in the areas of chemical reaction engineering and applications to pharmacology and toxicology, resulting in more than 100 journal articles and two textbooks. Dr. Bischoff received many awards throughout his career from both his academic and industrial colleagues for his important contributions to the advancement of science. He was also named in a variety of Who’s Who lists (in his profession and beyond) and was honored in 1996 with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he received his doctorate in chemical engineering in 1961. Dr. Bischoff was a longtime member of the National Academy of Engineering and many other notable professional organizations.
Born in Chicago, Ill. Feb. 29, 1936, Dr. Bischoff was the son of the late Arthur Bischoff and Evelyn Hansen Bischoff. He is survived by two children, Kathryn “Kathy” Scott and husband, Richard, of Lewes; and James Bischoff and wife, Carol, of Hockessin; and four grandsons, Wesley Scott, Alex Scott, Derek Bischoff and Max Bischoff. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, where friends may call after noon.
The family suggests contributions to Del-Mar-Va Council Boy Scouts of America, 801 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 (delmarvacouncil.org).
08/25/06
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Leslie Bonser,
World War II veteran
Leslie Bonser of Millsboro, 86, passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006.
Leslie was born in Sutton in Ashfield, England. He was a plater and grinder in the engraving and printing industry before his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 28, Oak Orchard/Riverdale.
Leslie is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Ella A. Baehr Bonser; and a daughter, Lillian E. Bonser of Erial, N.J.
Service and burial will be private. The family suggests contributions to the American Legion Post 28, Legion Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Millsboro.
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Carl S. Yeager,
retired carpenter
Carl S. “Mickey” Yeager, 75, of Rehoboth Beach, husband of the late Faye E. Wanamaker Yeager, died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Christiana Hospital, Wilmington. He was a former resident of Trappe, Montgomery Co., Pa.
Mr. Yeager was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pa., the son of the late J. Lees and M. Edna Shively Yeager. He served in the US Army.
Mr. Yeager was a retired self-employed carpenter.
Mr. Yeager was a member of American Legion Post 17, Lewes, and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 7447, Rehoboth Beach.
Mr. Yeager is survived by his daughter, Connie Faraci, Rehoboth Beach; his son, Charles Yeager, Lower Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa.; four grandchildren, Mark Getman Jr., Nathan Getman, Charles Yeager Jr., and Noah Yeager; his brother, Richard Yeager, Limerick Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa.; and his sister, Marjorie Litchert, Upper Providence Twp., Montgomery Co., Pa.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc., 21 Main St., Trappe, with the Rev. Ann T. Few, Pastor, St. Luke’s United Church Of Christ, Trappe, officiating. Burial will be in Limerick Garden Of Memories, Limerick Twp. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, Suite 1010, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852.
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Mildred C. Waugh,
catering chef
Mildred C. Waugh, 96, formerly of New Castle, died on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, at Sunbridge Care Center, in Elkton, MD.
Born Sept. 13, 1909 in Barboursville, W. Va, Mrs. Waugh was the daughter of the late William Clay and Nevada Gilkinson Clay.
She was a talented cook and worked for Brandywine Valley Catering for 45 years until her retirement in 2000. In her leisure time, Mrs. Waugh enjoyed many types of craft projects, but most of all, delighted in spending time with her beloved family.
Her husband, Charles C. Waugh, died in 1978. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles Waugh, Jr. and Robert Waugh.
She is survived by seven children, Barbara DeGraw, of Dover, Donna Hitchens, of Bear, Cordelia Bennett, and her husband, Joseph, of Delaware City, Wallace Waugh, and his wife, Barbara, of Rehoboth, Beverly Hardy, and her husband, Edward, of Rehoboth, David Waugh, and his wife, Sally, of Newark, and Dennis Waugh, and his wife, Evonne, of Chicago, Ill.; her daughter-in-law, Heidi Waugh, of Clermont, Fla.; 22 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at noon Friday, Aug. 25, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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James Henry Thomas,
20-year Guard member
James Henry Thomas, 53, of Millsboro, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md.
Mr. Thomas was born Oct. 2, 1952, son of Gertie Thomas of Millsboro and the late James Thomas.
He attended Sussex Central High School.
Mr. Thomas was a member of the Delaware Army National Guard for 20 years. He was employed for 28 years with Parker Block Co., where he made many friends, especially Marvin McCray.
He loved the word of God and talking to people. To him, no one was a stranger. His relatives and friends miss him dearly, but “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.”
Mr. Thomas and his family became members of the Bible Church of Christ Inc. in 1978, and he was ordained a deacon Nov. 16, 1990. He graduated from the Bible Church of Christ Theological Institute, where he completed the general Bible course, the theology course, the demonology course and the evangelism course.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, whom he married March 11, 1972, Elder Emmer Thomas; a daughter, Angela Thomas of Dagsboro; his mother, Gertie Thomas of Millsboro; two sisters, Marilyn Thomas and Laura Morris, both of Millsboro; three brothers, Calvin Thomas of New Jersey, Allen Thomas of Milford and Emmanuel Thomas of Dover; two goddaughters, Glenda Payton and Tamika Joyner; a godson, Mylez Hudson; and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held in the Bible Church of Christ, Dagsboro, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will be in Second St. John Baptist Church Cemetery, Mount Joy Road, Millsboro.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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Linda Demarest,
Lewes attorney
Linda Bahtiarian Demarest, 39, of Lewes, passed away at her home on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, surrounded by her loved ones.
Ms. Demarest was born Oct. 22, 1966 in Englewood, N.J., daughter of the late Michael A. Bahtiarian and Dorothy V. Magarian Bahtiarian of Rehoboth Beach.
She graduated from Villanova University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and earned a joint MBA and juris doctor degree from Rutgers University in 2003.
She was admitted to the bar in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Her most recent position was as an associate with Smith, O’Donnell, Feinberg & Berl in Lewes for the last three years.
She previously worked for Berry, Barlow & Warrington in Rehoboth Beach as a tax advisor.
Linda was also a past treasurer of the PTO at Shields Elementary School in Lewes. She was active with The Wellness Community in Rehoboth Beach, the Rotary Club of Woodstown, N.J, and a past treasurer of the Junior Woman’s Club of Woodstown.
Linda will be remembered by her family as a tremendously courageous and caring individual who was a devoted mother.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Kaitlin Demarest and her son Mickey Demarest; two brothers, Michael Bahtiarian and his wife Florence of Bedford, Mass. and Gregory Bahtiarian and his wife Ellen of Lewes; one sister, Donna Wagner and her husband Jimmy of Broomall, Pa.; three nieces Lucine, Christine, Michele, and one nephew, Brian; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Aug. 24 at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, with interment private.
For those desiring, donations in lieu of flowers in Linda’s memory can be made to: Tunnell Cancer Center, c/o Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or to Camp Haiastan, LBD Pavilion Fund, P.O. Box C, Franklin, MA 02038.
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Helen Ruth Midkiff,
telephone operator
Helen Ruth Midkiff, 94, of Millsboro, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes.
Mrs. Midkiff was the daughter of the late Webster Lee and Irene Hartung Allen.
She was retired from the New York Telephone Company as a switchboard operator where she had worked for 20 years. She will be sadly missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli J. Midkiff; her daughter Joyce Midkiff Brown in 1996; and her brothers, George W. Allen and Robert Lee Allen.
She is survived by her sister, Doris Wilcox and her husband Dean of Millsboro; numerous nieces and nephews; and six grandchildren.
Services and burial were private in Miami, Fla.
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Hilda D. Rutter,
Trinity church member
Hilda D. Rutter, 94, of Henderson, Md. died Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, in Silver Lake Center, Dover.
Mrs. Rutter was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Bellevue, daughter of the late William Melvin and Sarah (Dawson) Dean.
As a young girl, she lived in Easton, Md. She graduated from Easton High School.
Mrs. Rutter was a member of Trinity Cathedral, Easton.
She loved spending time with family, cooking and the outdoors.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Rutter, on Nov. 23, 1985.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Frank E. and Mary Patrick of Carrollton, Va.; a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Vernon Parent of Henderson; a niece, Eunice Debo of Rehoboth Beach; a nephew, Howard Dean of Norfolk, Va.; five grandsons, Steven Patrick, David Patrick, Dennis Parent, Tim Parent and Greg Parent; three granddaughters, Beth Ziegler, Allison Montano and Wendy Bushweller; and 14 great-grand children.
Services were held at Trader Funeral Home, Dover, with burial in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
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Angelina E. Collins,
substitute teacher
Angelina E. Collins of Dover passed away Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, in Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home, Millsboro.
Mrs. Collins was a substitute teacher in the Dover school system for many years.
She was a longtime resident of Dover, where she was actively involved in community service through the Dover Air Force Base NCO Wives’ Club and Thrift Shop.
Mrs. Collins was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerden Collins, in 1996.
She is survived by three children, Claire Collins of Hot Springs, Va., Dr. Paul Collins of Millsboro and John Collins of Ellicott City, Md.; seven grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Cantera of Boston; and a sister, Dr. Claire Hawkes of Santa Clara, Calif.
Services were held in Trader Funeral Home, Dover, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
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Mulisha Helen Hurst,
lab technician
Mulisha Helen “Missy” Hurst, 45, of Dover, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, in Bayhealth Medical Center, Milford.
Mrs. Hurst was born Dec. 5, 1960, daughter of the late Helen C. Harris and Reginald Hazzard Sr.
She attended public schools in Milford and graduated from Milford Senior High School in 1978. She also attended Delaware Technical & Community College, Dover, where she studied architecture.
Mrs. Hurst worked at Milford Memorial Hospital, Cigna in Wilmington and Nations Bank, Dover. She was most recently employed at Dentsply Caulk, Milford, as a lab technician, where she made many friends who will sadly miss her diligent teamwork and cheerful manner.
She especially enjoyed spending quality time with her children who she always put first in her life.
Mrs. Hurst proudly made and shared her trademark yummy banana pudding and “out of this world” fried chicken that everyone craved and looked forward to eating.
She loved reading, especially the Bible, going to church and singing in the choir. Her favorite hymns included “I Don’t Know About Tomorrow” and “Walk Around Heaven All Day Long.”
Mrs. Hurst always enjoyed participating in family gatherings, celebrations and going out to dinner with family and friends. She enthusiastically organized Annual Hurst Family Days that took place at Uncle Clifford’s or Killen’s Pond. S
he took special pride in being a cordial and proficient hostess at many special occasions.
Facing any challenge, she was always eager and willing to help others.
Mrs. Hurst was an active member at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, where she was a spirited member of the Voices of Hope and recently became a member of the Faith Singers. She was also a member of Harvest For The World Ministries for six years, where she served on the finance team.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory M. Hurst; and a grandmother, Della Mae Hurst.
She is survived by three children, Kalisha Hurst, Vanash’a Daniels and Vance Daniels III; a granddaughter, Kyra Hurst; two sisters, Arronda Hurst of Merrilliville, Ind., and Edna Sivels of Princess Anne, Md.; 10 brothers, Timothy Hurst of Dover, Anthony Hazzard, Myron Hazzard and James Hazzard and his wife Maria, all of Slaughter Neck, Karl Hazzard of Canterbury, Harold Hazzard and his wife Tamara of Camden, Troy Hazzard and his wife Pam of Lewes, Nolan Hazzard of Raford, Va., Davey Hazzard of Atlanta, Ga., and Reginald Hazzard Jr. and his wife Kathy of Orlando, Fla.; a stepfather, Robert Harris of Ellendale; five aunts, Agnes Bryant and Patricia Blanchett, both of Milford, Virginia Pettyjohn of Ellendale, Ruth Wright and her husband Russell of Milton, and Elizabeth Pettyjohn and her husband Robert of Harrington; two uncles, Clifford Hurst of Milton, and Othar Hurst and his wife Mattie of Georgetown; a special cousin, Sabra Mosley of Talledega, Ala.; two special nieces, Tynisha Savage of Newark, and Lakeisha Hurst of Merrilliville; a nephew, Tyron Hurst of Dover; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services were held in Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Ellendale, with burial in the church cemetery.
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Memorial service set
for Martha Morgan
There will be a memorial service for the late Martha Morgan at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 26, at St. James Anglican Church, 23269 Park Ave., Georgetown.
For more information call 945-3354 or 854-6547.
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Grace S. Cooper,
Rehoboth native
Grace S. Cooper, 86, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, after suffering a heart attack at her New Castle Street home Saturday evening, Aug. 19.
She was born Nov. 19, 1919, the third of three children of George E. and Belle Warrington Shockley.
Mrs. Cooper was born in the then recently constructed family home where she lived her entire life.
She attended public school in Rehoboth Beach, graduating from high school in 1937. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in mathematics in 1941.
In 1944, Grace, along with a partner, started the Avenue Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. The restaurant remained a very popular eating establishment for several decades following its founding.
Leaving the restaurant business in 1950, she took over the management of the family’s extensive rental business while caring for her mother, whose failing health prevented her from continuing in this capacity.
She remained very active in the rental business until her death.
Mrs. Cooper met countless people and made many friends during her many years in business.
She enjoyed a life-long pursuit of knowledge and was always ready to participate in stimulating conversation on most any topic.
Grace was well known for the large evergreen tree in her side yard that was decorated with thousands of multi-colored lights each Christmas through 1999.
She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel J. Cooper in 1955; her mother in 1953; her father in 1962; her brother George W. Shockley in 1946: and her sister Helen S. Simpler in 1990. She is survived by her son Samuel R. Cooper, the Mayor of Rehoboth Beach, and his wife Diane; two nieces, Janice S. Yingling, of Rehoboth Beach and Emma Louise S. Miller of Middletown: two nephews, Kenneth A. Simpler, of Rehoboth Beach and George W. Shockley, of Milford.
Friends may call Monday, Aug. 28, from 7-9 p.m., at Mrs. Cooper’s home, 13 New Castle St., Rehoboth Beach. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth, where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will be in Epworth Cemetery, Henlopen Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., 219 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971; or Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.
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Betty J. Benson,
Co-Op director
Betty J. Benson, 75, of Milton, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center.
Mrs. Benson was born in Milton to the late John and Christine Donovan. She was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband for many years in their family business. Betty also served as a director for the Delaware Electric Cooperative for 27 years and was secretary-treasurer of the service at the Cooperative. In addition, she served as a director of the Virginia Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. During her leisure time she enjoyed knitting, reading and antique collecting.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Russell; and two children, Bonnie M. Benson of Lewes and David J. Benson of Leon, Iowa.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.
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Merrilee G. Hickman,
store owner
Merrilee G. Hickman, 77, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Hickman was the daughter of the late Samuel and Leah (Goodwin) Tammen.
She was the owner of Merrilee’s Fabric Gardens before her retirement. She was an active member for many years of the VFW Post 7447 of Rehoboth Beach and the Disabled American Veterans.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren E. Hickman, in 1995.
She is survived by her daughter, Cindy Lee Pelcman and her husband Howard of Lebanon, Mo.; a brother, Harry Tammen and his wife Anne; two grandchildren, Ariana, and Ian and his wife Michelle.Services and burial were private. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
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Robert H. Richardson,
decorated veteran
Robert H. Richardson of Dover, 90, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Capitol Nursing Home in Dover.
Mr. Richardson was born on July 7,1916, in Westover, Md.
He was a retired industrial truck driver, and he was a lifelong Kent County farmer and businessman. He was an army veteran of World War II, participating in the Aleutian Island campaign following the attack on Dutch Harbor in June 1942. He was awarded an Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with a Bronze Service Star.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Harrison Richardson Jr. in 1997.
He is survived by a nephew, John Harrison Richardson III of Milton; by a cousin Willard Outten of Pocomoke City, Md., and by an aunt, Minnie Ellis of Florida.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, in the Chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main St., Felton, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Interment will be private.
Contributions may be made to The Home of the Brave 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963.
Kenneth A. Thompson,
sales professional
Kenneth Aiken Thompson, 51, of Newark, died suddenly Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006.
Mr. Thompson was born in Wilmington on Nov. 3, 1954, the son of the late Charles E. Thompson Jr. and Mildred Jones Thompson.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Vietnam era.
A sales professional throughout his career, he was employed with Five Star Auction in Salem, N.J. He had previously worked with Advantage Ford in Elkton, Md., Four Acres Trailer Sales in Stanton, and Astra-Zeneca in Newark. He was a member of Pencader Presbyterian Church and Washington Lodge 1 AM&FM. He will be deeply missed by his children, his brother, and his brothers and sisters in the program.
He is survived by a son, Jason W. Johns of Raleigh, N.C.; his daughter, Lindsay Thompson of Middletown; his brother, Charles E. Thompson III and his wife Beverly of Lewes; his former wife, Cheryl Harris; the mother of his son, Kathy Watkins; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, Newark, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
Contributions are suggested to the Kenneth A. Thompson Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 460 W. Main St., Middletown, DE 19709. The fund will be used to support local charities.
To sign the guest register, visit spicermullikinfuneralhomes.com.
Ann Marie Collins,
business owner
Ann Marie Collins, 63, of Slaughter Beach, died after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Collins was born Aug. 1, 1943, in Chester, Pa., the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Ryan Greenfield.
She was the secretary-treasurer of Bradford Instrument and Gage Inc., a business she co-owned with her husband for 30 years.
She enjoyed traveling, fishing and cooking. She was an active member of Cedar Neck Church in Milford, where she was in charge of the floral decorations.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Stuart S. Collins; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Chris Collins of Milford and Paul and Christina Collins of Neffsville, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Ashley Collins and Caytlin Collins.
Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunnybrae Mansion Farm, 416 Tenth St., Milford, with burial private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720, for breast cancer research.
Arrangements by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.
Ethel M. Wilkerson,
Selbyville homemaker
Ethel M. Wilkerson, 87, of Selbyville, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md.
Mrs. Wilkerson was the daughter of the late Dewey and Zenna Truitt Sockriter.
She attended Millsboro Wesleyan Church and loved to garden, read, crochet and make quilts and afghans.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Wilkerson; her son and his wife, Ronald and Patricia Wilkerson; and her grandchildren, Donnie Wilkerson Jr., Ronald Wilkerson and Shawn Wilkerson.
She is survived by her children, Donnie and Billie Wilkerson of Parsonsburg, Md., David and Beth Wilkerson of Leonardtown, Md., and Eddie and Cindy Wilkerson of Millsboro; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
Services will be at noon, Friday, Aug. 18, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Selbyville Redmen’s Cemetery, Selbyville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Selbyville Redmen’s Cemetery, c/o Joe Madara, RD 2, Box 171, Selbyville, DE 19975.
Clifford H. Collins,
32nd degree Mason
Clifford H. Collins, 90, of Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006.
Mr. Collins was born in Ocean City, N.J., the son of the late Caleb and Eva Ross Collins.
He served his country as a warrant officer in the Merchant Marines during World War II, where he was a radio operator. Mr. Collins was a 32nd-degree Mason and a member of Ionic Lodge 94 in Cherry Hill, N.J. He worked as a salesman for Baxter Warehouse in New Jersey. He is remembered by all that knew and loved him as a man who loved to make people laugh and be happy.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Victoria Novak Collins, and a son, Clifford T. Collins.
He is survived by a son, Wayne Collins and his wife, Carol of Newark; a daughter, Karen Storms and her husband, Jack of Rehoboth Beach; grandchildren, Tracey Shannon and her husband Michael, and their children, Matthew and Hailey; Karen Hadlock and her husband Brett, Vicki Isner, Sharon Vincent, Clifford T. Collins Jr. and William Collins.
Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947, or to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
A private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements by Short Funeral Home, Delmar.
John S. McInnes,
yacht club commodore
John S. McInnes, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at his home, in the presence of loved ones.
John was born in Wilmington. son of the late Alexander Jr. and Sara Mundorff Mclnnes. He grew up in Wilmington and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and Goldey Beacom College.
John was an avid golfer, enjoying every minute on the course. For 19 years, on a weekly basis, he and his dear friends Wayne, T.K. and Fred golfed the Sussex Pines course. They enjoyed many great times together golfing there and at many other courses and tournaments along the way.
John was a member for nearly 30 years at the Indian River Yacht Club, serving as commodore twice and on the board of directors. He was an almost 20-year member of the Sussex Pines Country Club. He was a member of the Henlopen Elks and Millsboro Lions Club. He also was a member of the Cambridge Social Club in Hobe Sound, Fla., where he and his wife enjoyed a vacation home
He spent his life as a pipefitter and was a member and retired from the Pipefitters Local 60, now Local 74.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Delores “Dee” Beggs Mclnnes; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard S. and Michelle L. Mclnnes; two grandchildren residing in Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother Donald A. Mclnnes of Wilming-ton; a sister and brother-in-law: Janet and Edwin Mason, Wilmington; sister-in-law, Doro-thy Beggs of Wilmington; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Bedford St., Georgetown. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Georgetown.
William H. Henderson
Ag Extension agent
William Howard “Bill” Henderson, 93, of Georgetown, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Harrison Senior Living in George-town.
Bill was born Dec. 13, 1912 in Lis-bon, Md., son of the late John Thomas Henderson and Catherine Cyler Howard Henderson, the youngest of five children.
He attended school in Lisbon and graduated from Lisbon High School in 1930.
After high school, Mr. Hender-son worked on the family farm for two years. He enrolled in the University of Maryland in 1932 and graduated in 1936, with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture education. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and played on the soccer and baseball teams at the university. After graduation he began his career as vocational agriculture teacher in Denton, Md., in 1936. In 1937, he moved to Greensboro, Md., where he taught until 1942. In June 1940, he married the former Margaret Ford Cooper. They moved to Georgetown in June 1942, when he became assistant Sussex County Agriculture Extension agent. He served in this position for 36 years until 1978. As the assistant county agent, he served as the secretary and a board member of the Sussex Soil Conservation District for 57 years, from June 1942 until Jan. 1, 1999. He served on the Governor’s Board on Aging under Gov. Russell W. Peterson, Gov. Sherman W. Tribbett, Gov. Pierre S. Dupont and Gov. Michael N. Castle from 1971 until 1991. He was a youth coordinator for the Delaware State Grange from 1958 until 1960.
A member of the Georgetown Kiwanis Club since 1942, he was an active member until his death. He served as lieutenant governor of the 11th division, Capital District in 1952. He played a vital role in the fund raising chicken barbecue which the Kiwanis sponsors on Route 18. As a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown for 66 years, he taught Sunday school for more than 20 years, and served on all committees during his membership. He was an active member of the Grumpy Old Men’s group, which met on Wednesdays for food and fellowship.
In the 1950s and 1960s he was an active public speaker at many churches and community groups.
He enjoyed writing poetry for family, friends, his church, and community. Many individuals, groups and businesses have received a poem from him on their positive aspects. A member of the Georgetown Historical Society, the organization published a book of his poems. “Attitude of Gratitude,” in 1996. The book is a fundraiser for the group and is still available from them.
He became involved in the formation and development of the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover. As an charter member he spent countless hours helping in its formation and collection of items for display. At its inception he was the largest individual financial contributor. He remained active on the museum board as long as he was physically able.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Margaret Ford Cooper Henderson in 1992. He is survived by his son, George Thomas Henderson, daughter-in-law, Christine M. Henderson, and grandchildren, Georgeann, of Ocean View, Catherine, of Lewes and Eric Henderson of George-town.
Services were held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Georgetown, with burial in Union Cemetery, Georgetown.
Contributions are suggested to Wesley United Methodist Church at 102 East Laurel St., Georgetown, DE 19947, or the Delaware Agriculture Museum and Village, 866 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Georgetown.
Mark W. Faulkner,
avid fisherman
Mark W. Faulkner, 41, of Georgetown, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
Mark loved fishing and hunting. He was an avid bass fisherman; he fished in tournaments with his son. He was a wonderful caring son, husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his father, W.E. Faulkner.
He is survived by his mother, Marcia A. Faulkner; his wife, Sharon M. Faulkner; his sons, Justin, Mark and Sean Faulkner; his grandchildren, Raylin and Sean; his brother, Kurt Faulkner and his wife Marcie of Millsboro; his sister, Kathy Mays and her husband Calhoun of Greenwood, S.C.; and his nephews, Zachary Faulkner and Robbie Faulkner.
A memorial service was at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to the Millsboro Lions Club, Attn.: Fritz Koehler, 8 Ker-Lyn Drive, Millsboro DE 19966.
Stanley J. Babiarz,
retired pharmacist
Stanley J. Babiarz Jr., 73, of Lewes, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, Beebe Medical Center.
Mr. Babiarz was a retired pharmacist in Wilmington and moved to Lewes in 1994. He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church Lewes. He had been a member of the Eagle Men’s Fraternity club and Lewes Senior Center.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Brick Babiarz; sons and daughters, Celeste and Ronald Slacum of Lewes; Mark and Doreen Babiarz of Elkton, Md.; Matt. and Gail Babiarz of Baltimore; a brother, Bolslaw Babiarz of Wilmington; and grandchildren Ashley, Sarah, Rebecca, Dale, Ian and Craig.
Services were held at Watson Funeral Home Millsboro, with burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to American Heart Association 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Mary B. Conley,
retired Kraft employee
Mary Burlingame Conley, 86, of Harrington, went home to be with the Lord after a long and lingering illness Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Bayhealth Medical Center-Milford Memorial Hospi-tal.
Mrs. Conley was born Nov. 25, 1919, the daughter of the late Lafayette and Ola Lee (Moody) Burlingame. She worked at Kraft General Foods in Dover for 20 years before retiring in 1983.
She was an active member of Parents without Partners for many years.
She was a member of the Harrington Senior Center and enjoyed playing cards.
She enjoyed going with her children to A.B.A.T.E. events and to Bible study for Sons of God Motorcycle Club when she could.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Milford most of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clayton Conley, two sons, Leonard Jewell and Harry Jewell; a daughter Mearl Jewell, three brothers Lafayette Burlingame, Harvey Burlingame and Eddie Burlingame; and a sister Della Nickerson.
Mrs. Conley was the matriarch of five generations of her family. She is survived by three daughters, Nina Jenkins, of Lincoln, Charlene Fuller and her husband Larry of Milford and Shirley Fawley and her husband Larry, of Waldorf, Md.; two sons, Howard Paul Jewell and his wife Marylyn, of Camden, and David Carter, of Milford; 11 grandchildren Laura Gott and her husband Robert Sr., of Clayton, Nathan Carter, of Lincoln, Noreen Bryan, of Jacksonville, Fla., Joseph Fuller and Loretta Dundore and her husband Ken, both of Milford, Dailyn Jewell and April Jewell, both of Jacksonville, Charlotte Drinks, of Charlotte Hall, Md., John Fawley, of Cumberland, Md., Jennifer Fawley, of Waldorf, Angel Jewell, of West Virginia; great-grandchildren: Robert Gott Jr. and his wife Amber of Cape May, N.J., Michael Gott and Tim Gott, both of Clayton, Summer Post of Nassau, Donald Bryan, of Jackson, Fla., Cheyenne Fawley, of Waldorf, and several others; three great-great-grandchildren, Adam Gott, Robert Gott III and James Post; a brother Charles Burlingame, of Seaford; and four sisters, Gladys Dutton, Mildred Vinyard and Louise Bogan, all of Milford and Ruth Georgio, of Tarpen Springs, Fla.
Funeral services were held at Lofland Funeral Home, Milford. Burial was in Milford Community Cemetery, Route 113.
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Elaine A. Barry,
retired manager
Elaine A. Barry died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, in her Lewes home with her family at her side.
Elaine was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was always there for those in need and a pillar of strength and backbone of the family. She was a blessing to all who knew her.
Elaine was a retired member of the Delaware Gardens Ladies Auxiliary for 30 years. She also served as the administrative manager of the Pennsauken Mart in New Jersey for 15 years.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Bruce W. Barry; three sons, Norman Valora II, Dennis Valora and Dean Valora; a stepdaughter, Dawn Harris; four grandsons, Dennis Valora Jr., Daniel Valora, Christopher Valora and Joshua Harris; four granddaughters, Kimberly Carlucci, Jennifer Valora, Ashley Wadsworth and Alyson Harris; two sisters, Naomi Bonat and Dianna Carpineta; and one brother, Donald Ratcliffe Jr.
A memorial service will be at 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be private.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Catherine E. Garber,
retired secretary
Catherine E. Garber, 96, of Canning House Row, Milton, passed away at home Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006.
Mrs. Garber was born in Virginia, the daughter of the late Eugene Sr. and Nina Myerhoffer Eakle. She married Noah Garber in Stanton, Va., Dec. 24, 1930. She worked as a secretary for the True Value Chrysler Corp. for several years. She attended Eagles Nest Fellowship Church in Milton.
Prior to moving to Delaware, she taught Sunday school at Manson Hill Presbyterian Church in Falls church, Va., where she was an active church member. She later became a member of McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, Va., and served on many committees, especially active with the women’s groups. She loved to garden and caned many vegetables for her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband in 1976.
She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews including Jeanette Reed and her husband Hall “Sonny” Reed of Milton; Rose Marie Lowe of Georgetown; Alvin M. Eakle of New Market, Va.; Eugene I. Eakle III of Lewes; and Wayne Garber of Falls Church, Va.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, at Washington National Cemetery, 41001 Suitland Road, Suitland, Md. There will be no calling hours.
Contributions may be made to McLean Presbyterian Church, 1020 Fallhills Rd., McLean, VA, 22101, or Eagles Nest Fellowship Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, DE 19968.
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Martha S. Morgan,
Sussex homemaker
Martha Amelia Schneider Morgan, 86, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, in Lewes.
Martie was a native of Delaware. She was born in Blackbird, March 21, 1920, to Yulianna Saccs Cszner Katzer Schneider and John Schneider.
She was orphaned at the age of 2 and went to stay at the Claymont Children’s Home. She lived in four foster homes.
The last three, which she loved, being with Mr. and Mrs. Pierson of Hockessin, Mrs. May Leal and Mr. Wood in Newark, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saunders in Wilmington.
There, at age 14, she met the love of her life, C. Creswell Morgan. She graduated from P.S. duPont High School in 1939. She married Cress on July 9, 1944.
She was a homemaker, having many part-time jobs over the years, including The Realto Theater, The Bell Telephone Co., The Hallmark Card Shop in the Merchandise Mart, Edith Jay’s Children’s Clothing at Midway, and Doyle’s Antiques on Maryland Avenue. She was a member of Old St. James Episcopal Church, Millcreek Hundred, for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Altar Guild, and the church Bazaar Group. She also spent many hours planting flowers in the church yard. In her later years she attended Christ Church in Delaware City, St. George’s Chapel in Harbeson, Eden’s Gate Presbyterian Church in Long Neck and St. James Anglican Church in Georgetown.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, James Robert Morgan, in 1945; her husband of 51 years, C. Cresswell Morgan; her brothers, Steven M. Snyder and Charles Katzer, a sister, Julia K. Schueler; and sister-in-law, Betty Colby.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheron M. Hutcheson and her son-in-law, Donald, of Newark; sister, Anne M. Schneider of Escondita, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Anne Katzer of Dover, and Marlyn Puckett and brother-in-law, Jack Puckett, both of Denver, Colo.; and many nieces nephews and cousins.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at St. James Episcopal Church, 2106 St. James Church Road, Delpark Manor.
Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. There will also be a memorial service Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10:30 a.m., at St. James Anglican Church, 23269 Park Ave., Georgetown, DE 19947.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. James Anglican Church. Arrangements by McCrery Funeral Home.
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Stanley J. Babiarz,
retired pharmacist
Stanley J. Babiarz Jr., 73, of Lewes, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center. Mr. Babiarz was a retired pharmacist in Wilmington and moved to Lewes in 1994. He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church. He had been a member of the Eagle Men’s Fraternity and Lewes Senior Center. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean Brick Babiarz; sons and daughters, Celeste and Ronald Slacum of Lewes; Mark and Doreen Babiarz of Elkton, Md.; Matt and Gail Babiarz of Baltimore; a brother, Bolslaw Babiarz of Wilmington; and six grandchildren. Services will be at noon, Thursday Aug. 17, at Watson Funeral Home 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to American Heart Association 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Mary Jane Cassidy,
retired from Sun Roc
Mary Jane Cassidy, 71, of Felton, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, in Silverlake Nursing Home.
Mrs. Cassidy was born Aug. 16, 1934, in Chester, Pa., the daughter of the late Melvin Rowe and Margaret Kilgore Tarbutton.
She retired in 2005, after 20 years as a fabricator for Sun Roc Industries in Dover.
Mrs. Cassidy enjoyed crocheting, knitting, arts and crafts, crabbing and being with her family, especially her children and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Thompson; a daughter, Barbara Cassidy; and two brothers, Jimmy Tarbutton and George Tarbutton.
She is survived by three sons, Frank Thompson of Aston, Pa., Ronald and Michelle Thompson of Bethel, Pa., and Melvin and Brenda Thompson of Millsboro; three daughters, Rebecca Anders of Lancaster, Pa., Margaret “Peggy” and Robert Coombes of Dover and Mary Jane Cassidy of Rising Sun, Md.; three brothers, Robert and Betty Tarbutton of Coatesville, Pa., Melvin Tarbutton of Millsboro, and Robert and Mary Tarbutton of Fayetteville, N.C.; a sister, Charlotte Cane of Fayetteville; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Christian Life Center, 614 S. DuPont Highway, Dover.
Katheryn H. Wimbrow,
retired food worker
Katheryn H. Wimbrow, 86, of Dagsboro, passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Mrs. Wimbrow was born June 3, 1920 in Mardela, Md., the daughter of the late Hilary and Helen Mohler Heath.
She was a retired food services worker for the Indian River High School. She was also a lifetime member of the Dagsboro Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Wimbrow, in 1967. She is survived by a son, J. Thomas “Tommy” Wimbrow; two daughters, Vivian Cash and Beverly Timmons; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, with burial in Carey’s Cemetery, Millsboro.
Contributions are suggested to a charity of choice.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Betty Lou Crandall,
business owner
Betty Lou Crandall, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, after a long, relentless and courageous battle with cancer that last 17 years.
Born and raised in Utah, she graduated from Brigham Young University in 1940 and taught elementary school for six years. Betty Lou married Floyd “Chet” Crandall on June 10, 1946, and they moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., for Chet to pursue his master’s degree at New York University and work for J.C. Penney. In 1962, they moved to Delaware and became the proud co-owners of The Carousel Gift Shop in the old Merchandise Mart. Within 11 years, their business grew to 10 stores, which she dearly loved. She was a kind, gentle person who always put others before herself, wanting to help in any way she could.
She loved nature, especially Longwood Gardens, birds, trees and flowers.
Betty Lou loved volunteering at New Garden Elementary School, attending and supporting Daniel’s high school wrestling, Alex-andria’s dance and Justin’s baseball games, at which she was his biggest fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chet; and her daughters, Sherry Lynn and Cindy Sue.
She is survived by her son, Martin Crandall of Dewey Beach and daughter Melody Phillips and her husband Scott and their children, Daniel, Alexandra and Justin; Sherry Lynn’s children, Michelle and Rebecca, their husbands and children, Skyler, Jesse, Alexander, Samuel and Ben-jamin.
Family and friends are invited to visit with Betty Lou’s family and attend her life celebration from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Beeson Funeral Home, 412 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Committal services will beheld privately.
Contributions are suggested to a charity of choice.
John F. Fierro,
retired from DuPont
John F. Fierro, 76, of Wilmington, passed away at his residence Friday, Aug. 11, surrounded by his family.
Born in Wilmington, Mr. Fierro was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina Cappiello Fierro.
He graduated from Salesianum High School in 1948 and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1989, he retired from the DuPont Co., where he worked for 37 years, retiring from the technical marketing department.
Mr. Fierro was a member of the St. John the Beloved Church and an active member of the Athletic Association.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 50 years, Delores Ferrier Fierro; his children, Donna Marie Fierro and her husband Wyatt Rash of Wilmington, John F. Fierro Jr. of Millsboro, Elizabeth Fierro of Dania Beach, Fla., Thomas Fierro of Newark and Elena Collins of Smyrna and Rob Collins of Townsend; his grandchildren, Courtney Ikeda and her husband Dan, Tommy Stretch, Patrick Stretch, Hailey Collins, Sean Fierro and Rhiannon Fierro; his great-granddaughter, Sophia Ikeda; his brother, Francis Fierro and his wife Caroline of Newark; his sister, Angela Fierro of Wilmington; his niece, Susan; and his nephews, Joseph and Stephen Fierro.
Friends and family are invited to visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington.
Douglas K. Dyal,
retired millwright
Douglas K. Dyal, 55, of Newark, died suddenly Wednes-day, Aug. 9, 2006, at Jennersville (Pa.) Hospital.
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Jan. 4, 1951, Doug was the son of the late Earl J. “Boompa” Dyal and Shirley J. “Mimi” Hudson Dyal. In 1964, he moved with his family to Delaware, where he attended John Dickinson High School. Following graduation in 1969, he studied at Chowan College (nor Chowan University) in Murfreesburg, N.C. and later served his country in the Delaware National Guard.
A millwright by profession, he retired in January of this year after a 30-year career with Millwrights Union Local 1545.
Doug greatly enjoyed sports throughout his life and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Flyers and Phillies. He also delighted in spending beach weekends at Cape Henlopen with his family and friends. His legacy of goodwill and generosity also includes the precious gift of life he gave to others by specifying that his organs be donated to those in need following his death.
He is survived by his daughters, Devon P. Dyal and Lindsay A. Dyal, and their mother, Suzanne Dyal of Newark; three sisters, Patricia Borowski and her husband Stanley of Felton, Rhonda D. Scott and her husband Kenneth of Lewes, and Penne D. Finkley and her husband William of Newark; three nieces, Katie Scott, Rachel Finkley and Jennifer Borowski; a nephew, Matthew Borowski; beloved friends Mary Ann Kowalczyk, Tom and Cindy Potter and family, and Frank and Martha Morris and family; and many extended family members.
A service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Contributions are suggested to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), P.O. Box 6067, Stanton DE 19804.
Anna Newnam Willis,
school bus contractor
Anna “Ann” Newnam Willis, 78, of Chestertown, Md., died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2006, in the Chester River Hospital Center, Chestertown, Md.
Mrs. Willis was born in Crumpton, Md., the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Newnam.
She was a school bus contractor for 30 years and also operated the Chestertown Sears store with her husband. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown.
She is survived by her husband, Harry W. Willis; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Cordelia “Dee” and Chris Jennings of Hershey, Pa., and Sharon “Sherry” and Bill Pfaff of Millsboro; a granddaughter, Amy Pfaff of Millsboro; two sisters, Evelyn Coleman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Faye Kinder of Camden-Wyoming.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, where friends and family may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in the Chester Cemetery in Chestertown.
Ruth Naomi Campbell,
clockmaker
Ruth Naomi Campbell, 81, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, at Christiana Medical Center, Christiana. She was a clockmaker and also enjoyed repairing clocks. She was a member of Milton Wesleyan Church and taught Sunday school for 47 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Campbell. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Campbell of Napa, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Ron Harbeson of Newark; two grandsons; five brothers, Carl Snyder of Pennsylvania, Pete and Paul Snyder, both of Florida, and Andy and David Snyder, both of Pennsylvania; three sisters, Helen Smith of Delaware, Mary Brubacher of Pennsylvania; and Vi Napoli of Washington; and a close friend, Linda Quinlan of Lewes. Services will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call at 6 p.m. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Cemetery.
08/11/06
John W. Nichols,
retired foreman
John W. Nichols, 89, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at home.
Mr. Nichols was born in Cambridge, Mass., son of the late John and Alice Henry Nichols.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7447 of Rehoboth Beach. He retired as an assistant foreman from the Texaco Oil Refinery.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Wesley Nichols in 2002.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Elsie L. Nichols; a son, James W. Nichols; a brother, Bill Nichols and his wife Frances; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Henlopen Memorial in Milton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 201B W. Dupont Highway, Millsboro, or to Community Church of Oak Orchard, 32615 Oak Orchard Road, Millsboro DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.
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