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Jean Beebe Ingram,
retired educator
Jean Beebe Ingram, 92, of Lewes, Delaware, passed away at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007.
Born November 9, 1915, in Lewes, she was the daughter of Beebe Medical Center founder the late Dr. James Beebe Sr. and Elsie Beebe.
She was predeceased by her husband, Louis F. Ingram; her sisters Elizabeth Marvel and Margaret “Peg” Williams; and a brother, William Beebe.
Brothers James Beebe Jr. and Allen Beebe, and a sister, Elsie Swezey, survive her.
Her daughters, Natalie Popham and Jane Thompson, along with Jeffrey Popham and Jay B. Walsh, and grandchildren Sheri Banning Petitte, Richard C. Banning and his wife Danae, and Jane E. Brosseau and her husband William Brosseau, also survive Mrs. Ingram. Her great-grandchildren include Cole and Cody Petitte, Jeighten, Braelyn and Seairyn Banning, and Sarah and Katie Brosseau. She is survived by host of cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
A graduate of Duke University, Mrs. Ingram was an educator in Lewes public schools for 24 years. She was active in St. Peter’s Church, the Lewes Historical Society and in Girl Scouting.
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street, Lewes,.
The family suggests contributions in Jean Beebe Ingram’s name to the Beebe School of Nursing, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958, or Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713, or to the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Avenue, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Enterprises Inc. Lewes.
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Frederick A. Chappell Sr.,
retired farmer
Frederick A. Chappell Sr., 92, of Milton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007, at Ashland Convalescent Center in Ashland, Va., his residence for the past two years.
Mr. Chappell was born in Wildwood, N.J., the son of the late Frederick G. and Clara Pepper Chappell.
He was a farmer for most of his life and retired in 1994.
Mr. Chappell was a member of Coolspring Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Chappell was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Martin Chappell in 2000; a brother, George F. Chappell; a sister, Ada C. Wilson; and a great-grandson, Kelvin Swearengin.
He is survived by his son, Fred A. Chappell Jr. and wife June of Ashland, Va.; two grandchildren, Kim C. Lawrence and husband John, and Fred A. Chappell III; and two great-granddaughters, Elizabeth Swearengin and Emily Lawrence.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after noon. Burial will be in Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
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James Edward Daisey,
self-employed carpenter
James Edward Daisey, 39, of Millsboro, formerly of Gloucester, N.J., died Tuesday November 27, 2007, at his home.
He was born in Somers Point, N.J., son of the late James and Carol Rollinghoff Daisey.
James was a self-employed carpenter and the owner and operator of Smart View Homes Improvements.
He loved spending time with his children and enjoyed fishing on his boat.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Daisey.
He is survived by his wife, Nicole Renee Sears Daisey; two daughters, Cheyenne Joy Daisey and Dakota Lynn Daisey; and a sister, Tammy Daisey.
Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to The James E. Daisey Family Fund, c/o WSFS, 25926 Plaza Drive, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.
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William ‘Bill’ Brenner,
Army veteran
William “Bill” Daniel Brenner, 79, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, following a heart attack. He was 79.
Bill was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on Feb. 10, 1928, to Carl and Gertrude Brenner.
He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1946.
A Korean War veteran, Bill at one time found himself stationed at Fort Miles, Lewes.
Bill married Eileen Gfroerer on April 7, 1956. She predeceased him on April 28, 2002.
Bill’s first job at age 16 was loading mail cars in Hamilton, for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
After a stint in the Army, he continued to work for the railroad including through its mergers as Penn Central and Conrail, retiring in 1990 as an area credit manager, assistant treasurer - cash mobilization.
At different times, Bill was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. John the Beloved’s athletic association, the Oak Orchard-Riverdale American Legion Post 28, and an usher at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Lewes.
Quietly he helped raise three sons, Michael, Daniel and Lawrence, and enjoyed supporting them in all of their activities throughout his life.
In the summer of 2007, he proudly treated his family to a two-week vacation in Hawaii.
Bill is survived by three sons, Mike and his wife Anna Marie of Wilmington, Dan and his spouse Mary Lipp of Nimrod, Ore., and Larry and his wife Shawnda of Lebanon, Ind.; three grandsons; three granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday in St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, Lewes.
A private family entombment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
In memory of Bill, and instead of flowers, contributions may be sent to Beebe Medical Center Building Fund, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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Bertram Abrahart
services set
A memorial service for Bertram E. Abrahart, formerly of Lewes, who passed away Oct. 22, 2007, will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Family Center, Route 9 west of Lewes.
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William O. Segletes,
avid sports fan
William O. “Billy” Segletes Jr., 37, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at home, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer
Billy worked for P.J. Fitzpatrick Co. for the past three years where he thoroughly enjoyed his work. He previously worked for Shone Lumber.
Billy was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and an avid Phillies fan. He enjoyed all sports and enjoyed golf, baseball and bowling. He especially enjoyed playing kickball in the yard with his kids. He loved music and was a fan of the Grateful Dead and Frank Sinatra.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; his daughters, Carolyn and Carly; his stepchildren, Julia, Rachel and Benjamin; his brothers, Matthew Palmer of Bear, and Daniel Palmer of Dallas, Ga.; his mother, Jean Palmer of Bear; his father, William O. Segletes Sr., of New Waterford, Ohio; his “dad” Tom Palmer, of Powder Springs, Ga., who raised him; his paternal grandmother, Olga Segletes of Marshallton; his maternal grandmother, Grace Griffin of Bear; his grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Palmer of Lewes; his stepsisters, Kim, Pam and Nicole of the Wilmington area; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
The family would like to thank Delaware Hospice for their care of Billy.
Funeral services were held at Doherty Funeral Home, Pike Creek, with burial in Glen Run Cemetery, Cochranville, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Helen Graham Cancer Center. 4735 Ogletown-Stanton Rd., Newark, DE 19713.
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Harvey H. Husbands,
Elam church member
Harvey Harold Husbands, 82, of Lewes, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at his residence.
Mr. Husbands was a lifelong resident of Chadds Ford, Pa., relocating to Lewes in 1969. He was the son of the late Thomas Harrington and Lula Ray Mousley Husbands.
Mr. Husbands was a member of both the Elam Methodist Church in Elam, Pa. and the Concord Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years.
After moving to Lewes, he was the owner and operator of the Breakwater House on Lewes Beach from 1969 to 1984. He had also served as president of the Sportsmans Conservation Club.
Mr. Husbands enjoyed traveling in his motor home, hunting, gardening, the beach, and playing the guitar and banjo. He loved people and was very gregarious and outgoing. He had played semi-pro baseball with Robin Roberts and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alma Swanton Husbands; a daughter, Dr. Susanne Scott and her husband Dr. David Scott of Los Altos Hills, Calif.; a son, Carl B. Husbands and his wife Tatiana of La Ceiba, Honduras; two grandchildren, Carl Harvey Husbands and Miles Harold Husbands; and a sister, Elma Boulden of West Chester, Pa.
Services will be private and interment will take place at a later date at Chester Bethel Cemetery, Bethel, Pa.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Ernest Parson,
retired Cape custodian
Ernest Parson, 66, of Milton died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Harbor Healthcare, Lewes.
Mr. Parson was born July 16, 1941, in Quitman, Ga., son of the late Arthur James and Mary Lee Parson. At an early age, he joined Monument Baptist Church, Quitman. In 1967, Mr. Parson joined the King Solomon Lodge 287.
He was a supervisor at Doxsee Food Corp., Lewes, until it closed in 1986.
Being a man who could not sit around, he became a custodian with the Cape Henlopen School District. Mr. Parson worked there until he retired in 2003.
He is survived by his loving children, Regina Parson of Millsboro, Cevon Maull of Milford, Ricky Witherspoon of Ellendale, Anthony Powell of Lincoln, and Brian Johnson, Brad Johnson and Tierra Johnson, all of Milton; six sisters, Gertrude Peterson, Vera Turner, Dorothy Parson, Beatrice Thomas, Almarie Blanchard and Emma Jean Griffin; three brothers, Bishop Woodrow Parson, Freddie Parson and James Parson; three brothers-in-law, James Thomas, Pierre Blanchard and Willie Griffin; two sisters-in-law, Mary Parson and Janice Parson; five grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, in Friendship Baptist Church, Lewes, where friends may call two hours prior. Burial will be at Friendship Church, Lewes.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.
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Raymond Edward Lambert,
Army veteran
Raymond Edward Lambert, 74, of Bridgeville departed this life and went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford.
He was born June 8, 1933, in Titus Town, Norfolk, Va., to the late Ross and Clara Lambert. Mr. Lambert received his early education in Titus Town, Norfolk.
He then moved to Milton in 1948 and was converted in the Mt. Zion Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Elder Jacob Brittingham Sr.
He attended the Mt. Zion Holiness Mission under the leadership of his sister, the late Pastor Viola Butts, and he recently rededicated his life to the Lord.
Mr. Lambert served in the U.S. Army until 1954 and received an honorable discharge.
He married Louvenia Hill-Lambert in 1961. During this union came two children, Donna Lambert-Beckett and Sharon Lambert.
He was a brick mason laborer from 1960-75. Mr. Lambert was employed at the Community Action, Georgetown, for 15 years.
He had a former wife, Frances Persons-Lambert, who now resides in Wilmington.
Mr. Lambert loved to serve the Bridgeville community.
He provided meals, food and transportation to many individuals from the Coverdale Crossroads community.
Mr. Lambert has a special friend, Mildred Taylor of Laurel. Thank you for your support throughout the years.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Fred, John and Mary Lambert, Louise Eley and Rosetta Powell Savage.
Mr. Lambert is survived by his baby sister, Daisy Lambert-Williams of Maryland; his children, Donna Beckett of Bridgeville, Sharon Lambert of Milton, Dennis Thompson of Georgetown and stepson Wayne Hill of Sylvester, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Janice Hill of Lakewood, N.J.; one son-in-law, Edward Beckett of Bridgeville; seven grandchildren, Dwayne Beckett and Edward Beckett II, both of Bridgeville, Sharmaine Lambert and Jermaine Lambert, both of Milton, and Rodney Hill, Aquavius Hill and Zaterrian Hill, all of Sylvester, Ga.; three great-grandchildren; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 7, in the Greater Faith Church of God in Christ, Bridgeville, where friends may call one hour prior.
Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.
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Mary E. Handor,
outlets employee
Mary E. Handor, of Lewes, formerly of Aston, Pa., died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at home.
Mary was born March 9, 1920, in Chester, Pa., daughter of the late Antonio and Margherita Damato Garafola.
Mary worked in research and development for Scott Paper Co., Philadelphia, and other Scott locations for 33 years. She moved to Lewes in the mid-1970s and made it her home. In the Lewes area, Mary worked at Oneida Outlet Store in Rehoboth for 18 years. Her co-workers at Oneida say Mary loved to sell and chat with the customers and did an outstanding job.
In addition to working, Mary spent many years as a volunteer and head of ceramics at Cape Henlopen Senior Center. Her friends from the center say they dearly loved Mary and she was a “very special person.”
Mary was a devoted sister, aunt and friend. She loved to help others, keep active, enjoy life, eat spaghetti and sweets and drink lots of coffee. Those who knew her will understand.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Handor in 1976; her siblings, Pauline Zuk and Frank Garafola; and her nephew, George Urian. She is survived by her sisters, Rose Sheehan of Marcus Hook, Pa., and Louise Urian of Upland, Pa.; her brother, Peter Garafola of Aston, Pa.; nephews William Sheehan, Robert Sheehan and Peter Garafola, all of Delaware; nieces Margaret Stead of Virginia, Mary Barr, Carol Hoy and Cindy Garafola, all of Pennsylvania; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and her devoted dog Jacque. All will miss Mary.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 10, at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street, Rehoboth Beach with the Rev. James Downs as celebrant. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, 170 Township Line Road, Linwood, Pa. Friends may call at St. Edmond’s beginning at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
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Lorraine F. Tuozzo,
Boeing Aircraft retiree
Lorraine F. Tuozzo died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William A. Sr. and Daisey F. Dimbleby Dutton; a half-brother, Charles Dodds; and a son, Ronald Tuozzo in 1996.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Nicholas L. Tuozzo; children, Rick Tuozzo and wife Melinda of Crownsville Md., Scott Tuozzo and wife Tammy of Jacksonville, Fla., Pamela O’Hare and husband Patrick of Middle River, Md., and daughter-in-law, Sandra Tuozzo of Chicago Ill.; two brothers, William A. Dutton Jr. of San Diego, Calif., and Ronald L. Dutton of Aston, Pa.; 13 grandchildren, Kay, Bill, Mike, Shelly, Lori, Eliese, Alisa, Michelle, Michael, Steven, Robin, R.C. and Tayler; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Lorraine attended Oak Orchard Community Church in Oak Orchard. She was a retired electrical assembly worker for Boeing Aircraft. She attended Pelican Cove CHEER Center and was a wonderful wife and mother.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, at Oak Orchard Community Church in Oak Orchard. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.
Pastor Allen Miller will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gideons International Sussex County Camp, PO Box 281, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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Betty Marie Goodhue,
bank retiree
Betty Marie Goodhue, also known as Betty T. Goodhue, 65, of Wilmington, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, after a courageous battle, from complications of pancreatic cancer.
She is missed and remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. A Wilmington native, Betty was born on May 21, 1942, to John H. and Anne J. Tubbs (nee Hanlon). She retired in 2002 from Wilmington Trust Co. after 42 years of service as an assistant vice president of the bank’s brokerage subsidiary. Betty especially enjoyed gardening and spending time with her husband of 28 years, David S. Goodhue Sr.
Besides David, Betty is survived by her son, Victor J. Goodhue Sr., his wife Amy M. Goodhue, her grandson, Victor J. Goodhue Jr., of Milton; her son, David S. Goodhue Jr., his wife, Colleen L. Goodhue, her grandson, McKeown David Goodhue of Miami, Fla.; her sister, Margaret A. Bryant, Margaret’s husband, Donald E. Bryant of Wilmington; her brother, Thomas M. Tubbs, Thomas’ wife, Julia L. Tubbs of Wilmington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services celebrating Betty’s life will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center/Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.
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Helen R.C. Kesselring,
dedicated homemaker
Helen Rebecca Clarke Kesselring, 96, of Dover died Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Silver Lake Center, Dover.
She was born Jan. 31, 1911, in Darby, Pa., daughter of the late John Howard Clarke and Elsie Dinsmore Smiley.
Helen was dedicated to her life as a homemaker, wife and mother.
On the family farm, she enjoyed raising her children, spending time with grandchildren, flower gardening, cooking and baking.
In addition her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ammon Kesselring, in June 1989.
She is survived by her 97-year-old sister, Dorothy Clarke Watson of Morehead City, N.C.; four children, Doris Kesselring Taylor of Camden, Joyce Kesselring Cowden and her husband Charles of Fairport, N.Y., Larry Kesselring and his wife Elaine of Newark and Frank Kesselring and his wife Alice of Camden; nine grandchildren, Kevin Kesselring of Ormon Beach, Fla., Terence Taylor and his wife Barbara of Dugway, Utah, Shannon Kidder and her husband David of Kemblesville, Pa., Sue Lyn Schramm and her husband Mark of Falls Church, Va., Constance Ciarico and her husband Joe of Fairport, Karin Pleasanton and her husband Sean of Camden, Robin Stehle and her husband Paul of Denver, Colo., Nelson Kesselring and his wife Erin of Rehoboth Beach, and Kimberly Tuttle of Claymont; and 11 great-grandchildren, Christopher Kesselring, Krista Kesselring, Mariah Taylor, Robert Taylor, Colleen Taylor, Lauren Kidder, Nathan Kidder, Olivia Pleasanton, Miles Pleasanton, Mary Ciarico and Roman Stehle.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Wyoming United Methodist Church, 107 Broad St., Wyoming.
Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Dover.
Arrangements are by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
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Edmund R. LaFond,
watercolor artist
Edmund Richard LaFond, 38, of Rehoboth Beach died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Christiana Care Medical Center, Newark.
Mr. LaFond was born in Washington, D.C., son of William A. and Margaret Quay LaFond.
He was a 1987 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes.
Mr. LaFond attended the University of Delaware, where he majored in agribusiness.
He was an avid golfer and had been a member of the Cape Henlopen High School golf team.
Mr. LaFond had worked at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club Pro Shop and at various restaurants in the area.
He was a member of the Millsboro Art League and was a watercolor artist.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Michelle LaFond of Wilmington; his aunt, Mary Jean DelCampo of San Diego, Calif.; his aunt and uncle, Robert J. and Christine LaFond of Ocean City, Md.; and numerous cousins.
A prayer service will be 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour prior.
The Rev. Raymond Forrester will officiate.
Instead of flowers, contributions in Edmund’s memory are suggested to Fellowship Health Resources, 12649 DuPont Blvd., Ellendale, DE 19941; or to the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 226 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Interment will be private.
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William E. Carter,
Millsboro resident
William E. Carter, 64, of Millsboro, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at home.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Patriots Way, Millsboro. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.
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Richard D. Ingram,
skilled carpenter
Richard D. Ingram, 85, of Lewes, went to heaven on Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, after a long illness at home.
Richard was born in Slaughter Neck on March 23, 1922, to the late Benjamin Ingram and Minnie Ingram Dick.
Richard was a skilled carpenter in the Lewes-Rehoboth area for more than 50 years and retired from the former Selbyville Manufacturing Co. of Rehoboth. He also operated a saw and knife sharpening business for many years.
He was an avid gardener and fisherman as well as a loyal Baltimore Orioles fan. Richard was a lifelong bachelor and was preceded in passing by a brother, Leon “Pineapple” Ingram; a sister, Frances Mae Clifton and her husband Sgt. 1st Class Edward “Specks” Clifton; and a nephew, Lloyd N. Clifton.
He is survived by his nephew, Edward Clifton Jr. of Lewes; three nieces, Michelle Clifton of Berlin, Md., Marci Clifton of Lewes, and Karen Clifton of Amarillo, Texas; and a grandniece, Layla Mae Clifton of Lewes.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you say a prayer for our military men and woman serving around the world.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.
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Mary F. Baird,
Hercules retiree
Mary F. Baird, 80, of Newark, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in the Christiana Hospital.
Mrs. Baird was an executive secretary for the Hercules Company, retiring in 1989 after 45 years of service. She was a member of the Hercules Country Club. She was an avid artist. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and bird watching. She loved the beach.
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Services were held at Doherty Funeral Home, Pike Creek, with entombment in All Saints Cemetery.
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Joshua Brittingham Sr.,
retired engineer
Joshua Elisha Brittingham Sr., 73, of Milton made his transition to eternal rest and peace on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
Son of the late Elder Jacob Sr. and Virginia Brittingham, he was born Aug. 15, 1934, in Berlin, Md.
Joshua received his elementary education at Richard Allen, Georgetown, Coolspring, Belltown and Milton, 196-C.
He attended ninth grade at Benjamin Banneker, Milford, and William C. Jason, Georgetown, for 10th grade.
Joshua persevered and received his GED diploma on Feb. 25, 1976.
He was a photography member of WPA.
Joshua was a member of the International Operating Engineer Union 542.
On June 9, 2002, he received a diploma in Biblical theology from Jameson School of Ministry.
Joshua was awarded membership to the National Geographic Society on Jan. 1, 2003.
He was employed by the George Lynch Construction Co., Milford.
He also worked for the Danilla Co. and International Union Co., Norristown, Pa., where he was a member of the Operating Engineers Union until his retirement in 1999.
Joshua was a faithful and dedicated member of Mount Zion Holy Church, where he served as a junior class Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent from 1970-2001 and pastor aide treasurer.
He was a member of the Milton Harmonizers, Senior, Mass and Radio Broadcast Choirs and of the Delaware State Choir and the Mid Atlantic District Choir.
Joshua served as a publication photographer for Mount Sinai Holy Church of America.
On Oct. 25, 1958, he was united in holy matrimony to Irene Thompson.
To this union they were blessed with eight children.
Joshua was a loving and devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend.
He had a friendly personality and was loved by all.
Joshua was always willing to lend a helping hand without looking for anything in return. He was outgoing and easy to make friends with.
He was a man of many talents. Joshua enjoyed playing the accordion, guitar and piano. His favorite interest was taking photographs of people and nature.
He leaves to lovingly cherish their memories his devoted wife of 49 years, Irene Brittingham; eight children, Joyce Brittingham-Lewis of Dover, Joshua Brittingham Jr. and his wife Holly of North Attleboro, Mass., Veronica Brittingham of Milton, Bonita Marshall and her husband Emory of Newark, Teresa Miller and her husband Henry of Millsboro, Irene Sybrena Yette and her husband Bryan of Kenosha, Wis., Craig Brittingham and his wife Jessica of Milwaukee, Wis. and Aretha Ayers and her husband David of Bridgeville; 17 grandchildren, Brittany, Lewis, Madison, Macy, Chad, Eric, Ava and Elijah Brittingham, LaMyra and Emory Jr. Marshall, Stephen, Stefan and Jayson Miller, Janelle Harmon, Justin Yette and Tyler and Joslin Kane; two great-grandchildren, Alana Evans and Chad Brittingham Jr.; two brothers, Presiding Elder Granville Brittingham and Minister James Brittingham, both of Milton; three sisters, Evangelist Viola Bratten of Millsboro, Esther Knapp and Bishop Grace Ruth Batten, both of Milton; his mother-in-law, Cassie Thompson; his sister and brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services were held in Mt. Zion Holy Church, Milton, with burial in Henlopen Memorial Park.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.
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William H. Murray,
business manager
William H. “Mason” Murray, 61, of Chesapeake City, Md., passed away at his home Nov. 30, 2007.
Mr. Murray was born on Sept. 24, 1946, the son of the Late Albert R. and Helen R. Murray. He was a business manager in the auto sales industry for many years. Mason enjoyed golf, traveling and life.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ronald Murray.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Denise “Nisi” Murray of Chesapeake City; his son Brendon M. Murray of Lewes; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., Chesapeake City, Md., with burial private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation or the St. Jude’s Children’s hospital c/o the funeral home.
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George D. Thrift,
Federal Express retiree
George Donald Thrift, 69, of Millsboro, formerly of Snow Hill, Md. and Glen Burnie, Md., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday, Nov. 30, 2007 at his home.
Mr. Thrift was born in Baltimore, Md. December 30, 1937, son of the late George Newbill Thrift and Hilda Delores Ridgeway Thrift. George moved from Glen Burnie to Snow Hill in 1986. He then retired in 1995 from Federal Express.
Before, George and his wife moved to Millsboro this past summer they were fortunate enough to travel across the country in their RV for the last three years. George was an avid World War II military collector and stamp collector. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and playing Texas Hold ‘Em Poker. George was a past Mason and a member of the Mensa Society.
Mr. Thrift is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Margaret Mary Buckley Thrift; two sons, George Gary Thrift of Phoenix, Az. and James Clayton Thrift of Millersville, Md.; two daughters, Donna Lynn Thrift of Glen Burnie, Md. and Linda Dawn Royal of Bivalve, Md.; a stepson, Adam M. Snyder of Selbyville; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, where luncheon will follow.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions in George’s name to Delaware Hospice-Southern Division, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro.
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Dorothy Mae Marvel,
retired nurse
Dorothy Mae Marvel, 91, of Millsboro, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was born in Ocean View to the late George and Deborah Fenton Littleton.
Mrs. Marvel graduated from Lord Baltimore High School and Milford School of Nursing, and she enjoyed a long career as a registered nurse. She spent most of her career working at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., and later she worked at Beebe Hospital in Lewes. She moved to Millsboro after her retirement to be near her family. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Millsboro, and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her son, George Wayne Scorah and his wife Nancy B. Scorah; two grandsons and their wives, Todd and Mary Scorah and Chad and Lorette Scorah; one great-grandson, Jordan Scorah; one great-stepgranddaughter, Heather Jackson and her daughter Alexis; two sisters, Lula Webb and Elva Elliott; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Marvel; one brother, Joshua Littleton; and four sisters, Florence Borleske, Eva McCabe, Elsie Godwin and Marguerite Moore.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior.
Pastor James Ellwanger and Dona Rayne, lay leader and director of disciples, will officiate.
Interment will be in Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ocean View.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions to Grace U.M. Church, PO Box 566, Millsboro, DE 19966.
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Leon Taylor,
retired poultry worker
Leon Taylor, 78, of Millsboro, died Nov. 28, 2007, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was the son of the late Will and Annie Taylor of Painter, Va., and the husband of the late Annie Mae Taylor, who passed away Sept. 5, 1993.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Taylor and James Taylor; one sister, Mary Taylor; and two nephews, Robert Lee Taylor and Junior Lee Taylor.
Leon was most known by all who called him “Uncle Lee.” He was everyone’s uncle. He was a very happy and caring person and full of joy. He always had a smile and loved to talk.
He worked for many years at H&H Poultry in Selbyville, and in later years he worked as a senior companion until he could no longer work.
He attended the Pentecostal Holiness Prayer Room in Millsboro. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and dining with his friend Blanch at Bonanza. He enjoyed singing and making his own music, and he was a very spiritual person and that was the life he lived.
He leaves behind one son, Russell Lee Garrison and wife Joyce; one granddaughter, Debbie Garrison-Felton; one grandson, Cornelius Felton, who he loved dearly; and a very special niece, who was his caregiver, Lois A. Handy, all of Frankford. He is also survived by nieces Lucinda Taylor of Frankford, Ernestine Dixon of Millsboro, Lillian Taylor of Long Branch, N.J., and Marie Taylor of Selbyville; nephews James Taylor of Asbury Park N.J., and Alexander Taylor of Oxon, Md; and sisters Martha Sample of Exmore, Va., and Mary Sample of Smyrna.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior. Donald W. Sharp will officiate.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home.
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Martin Schmidt Sr.,
retired salesman
Martin Schmidt Sr., 66, of McRae, Ark. and formerly of Delaware, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Lewes after a short illness.
Mr. Schmidt was born July 1, 1941, to the late William Schmidt and Mary Fisher Schmidt in Newark, N.J.
After graduating Jules Mastbaum Vocational School in Philadelphia in 1959, he served in the motor pool of the Army National Guard, attending boot camp in Fort Knox, Ky., in 1960 and then went into a lifetime career in sales.
He was an employee of Dover Electric for 10 years and sold trailers for Angola Beach and other parks in Sussex County for many years.
He was an avid hunter, bowler and card player.
He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Delores Lukemire of McRae, Ark.; his son, Martin Schmidt Jr. of Ellendale; a brother, Ray Schmidt of Florida; a stepson, Perry Friend of Milford; a stepdaughter, Susan Martin of Lewes; and two beloved grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his third wife, Nancy Schmidt of Lewes.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Camp Arrowhead, 35143 Homestead Way, Lewes, DE 19958.
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Stephen R. Bryson,
glazier
Stephen R. Bryson, 60, of Lewes, died suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007.
Mr. Bryson was born in Wilmington to the late Stephen S. and Margaret Bryson. He served in the U.S. Army and was a glazier by profession. Mr. Bryson was a member of the Glaziers Local Union 252, Joseph B. Stahl Post 30 American Legion, AMVETS, Elks Lodge, New Castle Rod & Gun Club, Durney Post, and had been a Mason. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, softball and shuffleboard.
Besides his parents, Mr. Bryson was preceded in death by his brother, Richard A. Bryson.
Mr. Bryson is survived by his daughter, Deanna M. Carrow of Middletown; son Stephen M. Bryson and daughter-in-law Karen Bryson of Newark; mother of his children and former wife, Nicasia Bryson-Civarelli; former wife, Jeanne Bryson; and grandchildren, Stephen C. Bryson, Joseph A. Carrow and Ryan P. Bryson.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where friends may call after 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Road, Suite 1, Newark, DE 19711.
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Michael Yeako Jr.,
O. A. Newton retiree
Michael “Mike” Yeako Jr., 84, of Long Neck, formerly of Greenwood, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, at Lewes Convalescent Center.
Mr. Yeako was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Bridgeville, to the late Michael Sr. and Antoinette Bassette Yeako.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 78th Division, Field Artillery Battalion, 309 A Battery.
Mr. Yeako worked for O.A. Newton & Sons, Bridgeville, as an appliance serviceman for 45 years, retiring in 1985.
He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and doing leather crafting.
Mr. Yeako was a life member of the Greenwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7478.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Gladys Mae Williamson Yeako; two children and their spouses, Bonnie Mae and Terry Freer of Bradenton, Fla., and Jimmy W. and Martie Yeako of Long Neck; four grandchildren, Patricia, Michelle, Sherri and Terry Lee Jr.; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Louis Yeako of Winter Haven, Fla.; and a sister, Mary Morris of Seaford.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Fleischauer Funeral Home, 48 W. Market St., Greenwood, where friends may call one hour prior.
Interment will be at St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenwood VFW Post 7478, P.O. Box 314, Greenwood, DE 19950.
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Carrie Melvin,
hospital retiree
Carrie Melvin, 77, of Hartly passed away Friday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Capitol Health Care Center, Dover.
Mrs. Melvin was born Aug. 12, 1930, in Hazlettville, daughter of the late Edward Caldwell Sr. and Cynthia Seamen Caldwell.
Mrs. Melvin worked as an attendant at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna, for 27 years before retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Melvin, in 1990; a sister, Edith Neidig; and a brother, Bunny Seamen.
She is survived by a son, William L. Melvin Jr. and his wife Barbara of Hartly; two daughters, Betty Jo Charles and her husband Jerry of Woodside, and Ruth Ann Walters and her husband Tracy of Dover; four brothers, Edward Caldwell Jr. of Galena, Md., Bill Caldwell of Canterberry, Dan Caldwell of Rehoboth Beach, and Louis Caldwell of Clayton; two sisters, Mary Williams of Kenton, and Betty Ann McGinnes of Rehoboth Beach; six grandchildren, Kenny Knowles, Karen Graubart, Michelle Brennan, Shannon Peers, Erin Evers and Billy Melvin III; and seven great-grandchildren KJ, Kara, Brittany, Mia, Tanner, Ian and Mackenzie.
Services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna, where friends may call one hour prior.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
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Florence A. Davis,
retired nurse
Florence A. Camper Davis, 87, of Millsboro, formerly of Camden, N.J., died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at Green Valley Pavilion, Millsboro, where she had been a resident for the past six years.
Florence was born in Camden, N.J., on March 20, 1920, to the late John M. Camper Sr. and Mary Ingram Camper.
She spent her entire life in Camden, where she received her education and later obtained her practical nursing license, working in nursing until her retirement.
Florence was married to Otis Davis, who predeceased her.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John M. Camper Jr.
She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Mae and Robert Grant of Millsboro; a niece and her husband, Sondra F. and Bishop Sherman Mosley of Egg Harbor, N.J.; and a nephew and his wife, Bradley and Lucille Camper of Charleston, S.C.
Graveside services were held at People’s Memorial Park, Lewes.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Lewes.
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Catherine Elsie Boston,
expert seamstress
Catherine Elsie Boston, 82, of Milford, and formerly of Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in the Country Rest Home, Greenwood. Mrs. Boston was born in Tomhicken, Pa., the daughter of the late Leroy H. and Martha Kirchdoerfer Pettit. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Boston was a member of the Reformation Lutheran Church, Milford and a former member of the Rehoboth Lioness Club in Rehoboth Beach. Mrs. Boston enjoyed doing handicrafts such as knitting and crocheting. She was also quite an accomplished seamstress.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Leroy Boston Jr. in 1987; a sister, Margaret Haines; and a brother, Harry Pettit.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kathryn and Jay Alan Konesey of Milford; a grandson and his wife, Justin Alan and Heather Konesey of Milford; as well as one niece and three nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Ave., Milford, where friends may visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Entombment will be private in Henlopen Memorial Park, Route 1 near Milton.
The family requests that no flowers be sent, that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to either Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Ave., Milford, DE 19963; or to Delaware Valley Chapter Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 625, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.
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Thomas Geoghegan,
Local 602 member
Thomas James Geoghegan, 58, of Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Thomas departed this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mr. Geoghegan relocated to Sussex County from Brandywine, Md., in 2006. He had been employed in the professional heating and air conditioning business in Columbia, Md., and was a member of Local 602 Steamfitters Union, Capital Heights, Md., for more than 20 years. Thomas liked boating and fishing, and enjoyed Delaware’s finer restaurants and cuisine.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Geoghegan, formerly of North Forestville, Md.
He is survived by his loving spouse of three years, Patricia Ann Hanna Geoghegan of Greenwood; his mother, Thelma May Robertson Geoghegan, of Manassas Park, Va.; two stepdaughters, Karen Steel of Millsboro, and Melanie Brierley of Newark; his best friend, Charles Buchanan of Georgetown; three sons, Thomas Geoghegan of Annapolis, Md.; Bryan Geoghegan and his wife Erin of Annapolis; and Christopher Geoghegan of Alexandria, Va.; a grandson, Patrick Geoghegan of Annapolis; a sister, Patricia Lomp and her husband Andrew of Bristol, Va.; and a brother, Robert Geoghegan and his wife Patricia of Columbia.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, where friends may call one hour prior. The Rev. Ronald Wyatt will officiate.
Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Research & Honors Program, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
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Joseph F. Salisbury Sr.,
prominent attorney
Joseph Francis Salisbury Sr., 81, of Lewes, has “gone to a far, far better place than he has ever been,” and died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, at Harbor Health Care & Rehabilitation Center, in Lewes.
Born Nov. 23, 1925, in New Brunswick, N.J., Mr. Salisbury’s family moved to the Washington D.C. area. He attended and graduated from Gonzaga High School College. Due to his young age at graduation, Mr. Salisbury served a term as a page boy in the U.S. Senate. Following his service “on the Hill,” he enrolled at the University of Notre Dame. Shortly thereafter, he was called up and had already indicated his preference for the U.S. Navy. He served during Word War II, aiming for his pilot’s license as part of the Naval Air Corps.
However, the war ended and Mr. Salisbury returned to Notre Dame to complete his college degree, graduating in 1948 with degrees in philosophy and economics.
He graduated in 1951 with a law degree from Georgetown University Law School. He spent several years with the U.S. Attorney’s office, then worked on Capitol Hill on various committees.
Following that work, he went into private practice. After several years, Congress created the Indian Claims commission where Mr. Salisbury worked as an assistant commissioner until his retirement in 1977.
Before and after retirement, Mr. Salisbury spent 22 years coaching baseball, from Little League-type baseball to American Legion teams, including coaching his namesake, Joe Jr., and his stepson, Paul Indeglia.
When “Mr. Sals” (which was what all his teams called him) retired, the American Legion Bethesda Post 105 had a special ceremony for him so that he would never forget how important he was to the team and to the Legion (the Legion gave him a rocking chair and a case of beer so he could watch the Orioles games in prime comfort).
In 1993, Mr. Salisbury moved to Lewes, and the Woods on Herring Creek community. He became involved with the community and its affairs, serving for many years as vice president of the Home Owners Association board of directors (he always referred to himself as “president-in-charge of vice”).
He is survived by his sister, Kathryn Salisbury, of Lewes; his seven children, Michael Salisbury of Tigard, Ore.; Elizabeth and Matthew F. Salisbury of Virginia Beach, Va.; Carol and James A. Salisbury of Shippensburg, Pa.; Mary Salisbury Bieler and Thorsten Bieler of Hamburg, Germany; John A. Salisbury of Arlington, Va.; Robyn and Joseph F. Salisbury Jr., of Damascus, Md.; and Joann Salisbury Stocklin and Scott Stocklin of Northborough, Mass. His first marriage ended in 1977.
He is also survived by his wife of 21 years, Katherine Wanless Indeglia Salisbury, and his stepchildren, Allegra and Vincent A. Indeglia, Christine and Robert A. Indeglia Jr., Paul A. Indeglia and Karen and Marc A. Indeglia; 10 grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, with interment in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to The Gull House, Senior Care Center, 38149 Terrace Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, where Joe spent so many happy days and years. May you benefit from God’s blessings and love for all of you and yours.
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