OBITUARIES

	Edward Ted Webber Edward (Ted) Webber of Bear Delaware went home to be with Jesus surrounded by his loving family and close friends on November 20, 2023, at the age of 82. Ted was a devoted husband, father, granddad, great granddad, brother, uncle and friend. His greatest joys in life were his loving wife Jean of 61 years, his family and most importantly, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ted's desire was to serve the Lord in all he did, and this was demonstrated by actions. Ted graduated from P.S. Dupont High School where he played football and sang in the choir and the University of Delaware with both his undergraduate and graduate degree. He retired from the public school system after teaching elementary math and science for 34 years. His teaching didn't stop there, he was asked to start Red Lion Christian Academy, where he was the school’s first Headmaster. When he hung up his education hat, he filled his time serving his church, family and friends. When someone had a need, he did what he could to meet their need. He had many hobbies including singing, hunting, fishing, golfing, watching, coaching and playing both softball and baseball. He also loved woodworking and spent many hours handcrafting beautiful gifts for his family and friends. Ted was gifted with a beautiful voice. He used his talent to sing in numerous church choirs, the University of Delaware Concert Choir, The Barbershoppers and the Gospel Messenger Quartet. Ted is survived by his beloved wife Jean G. Webber, his children, Peggy Jensen, Susan (Bob) Straughn, Jeff (Kimberly) Webber and daughter-in-law Jessica Webber. Grandchildren, Kailey Jensen, Bristol (Jim) Bachman, Morgan (Jason) Elliott, Josiah Straughn, Shannon Straughn, Chris Webber, Maddie Jensen and Claire Webber. Great grandchildren, Charlotte, Chase, Colton, Carter, Connor and Sloane. His sister Alice Bridgewater, brother-in-law Ray Ellis, sister-in-law Marjorie Harrison and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Ada and James (Buddy) Webber, his in-laws Margaret and Eldred Gonzalez, son-in-law James Jensen, sister Lorraine Ellis and brothers-in-law Jack Harrison and Clay Bridgewater. A visitation will be held Monday, December 11, 2023, from 9:30-11 AM at Bible Fellowship Church, 808 S. Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702 followed by a celebration of Ted’s life at 11 AM. A burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to: “Williams Young Life”, 600 Brookline Loop Williams, AZ 86046 or www.giving.younglife.org. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com.   Judith Morris (Armstrong)   Age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes. She was born on July 3, 1941, in West Palm Beach, FL, to the late Lee and Gladys (Helvenston) Morris and moved to Arden, Delaware, at age three. She graduated from PS DuPont High School in 1958 and attended the University of Delaware. She loved all things horses, including teaching countless students, fox hunting, showing, Pony Club, Eventing, Devon Horse Show and races at Radnor. Fox hunting and skiing were her favorite activities, and she truly enjoyed her friends and all the people she met in both endeavors. She was an excellent skier winning many gold and silver medals racing, and served on the Ski Patrol at Blue Mountain as a medic and sled hauler for 30 years into her 70s. She was a member of the Brandywine Valley Professional Horseman’s Association and would always volunteer at local paper chases to help raise funds for local equestrian rescues/charities. She loved music and, in her      youth, would sing as well play the piano and recorder, occasionally performing in Arden activities. She never missed the Arden Fair and as a girl, she and her closest friends used to roam all over Arden, swimming in its natural pool, racing down its many paths, and exploring the woods and the mysteries of Indian Circle. She loved to read, especially mysteries and books about animals. Some of her favorite authors were Dick Francis, Lillian Jackson Braun and Rita Mae Brown, whom fans will recognize as combining animals and mysteries in their wonderful stories. Later in life, she developed a love for audiobooks. She definitely lived her life to the fullest and will be missed by many! Judy is survived by her brother J. David Morris, son Patrick Armstrong, daughter-in-law Chrissie Armstrong, daughter Janette Hamm, son-in-law Eric Hamm, five grandchildren and her beloved cat Twinx. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name (for the Brandywine Valley Professional Horseman’s Association) to: National PHA c/o Christine Dwyer PO Box 566 Shenorock, NY 10587-0566. To send the family a message of condolence visit www.mccreryandharra.com. Harold V. "Woody" Woodin It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Harold Woodin (Wilmington, Delaware), born in New Rochelle, New York, who passed away on January 16, 2022, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Noreen Woodin and Harold Abner Woodin; his wife June MacLaren; his children, Wendi Woodin Narvell (Gary) and Jeffrey Woodin (Debora Dalton); his grandsons, Ethan Narvell and Tyler Woodin; his siblings-in-law, Barbara Eden and Robert Turner; and his nephew Brad Turner. Joe Cloud, Jr: and Woody went into the United States Coast Guard together on April 27th,1963 and served until 8 years later.
	Sarah "Sally" W. Griffith		C. Donald "Don" Davis				Clarence "PeeWee" T.Henry		Elaine M. Kennedy
	George T. Kornack On March 2, 2021, George Thomas Kornack, age 80 of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  He was the loving husband of Joanne and proud father of Andrew. George was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware and educated in the Wilmington schools.  He graduated from P.S. DuPont High School, class of 1959.  While at P.S., he participated in many sports including varsity football.  In twelfth grade, he was co-captain of the team and was chosen to play in the 1959 All Star Game. After high school, George enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He spent four years as a radar man on two destroyers; first was the Lowry and the second was the Joseph P. Kennedy. In 1965, George went to work for Diamond State Telephone Company.  He started installing telephones and worked his way through PBX and Systems,  tech dedicated to local companies.  He retired after 27 years and opened his own contracting company specializing in additions and renovations.  He finally retired after 22 years in 2014. George was a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant for 50 years where he served two terms as a trustee. He was predeceased by his parents Peter W. Sr. and Mary H. Kornack, brother Jimmy and sister Doris.  Besides his wife, Joanne and son Andrew, he is survived by his brother Peter W. Jr. (Wilma) as well as numerous nieces and nephews and a wonderful group of friends. Funeral services will be private with a committal service at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George’s name to Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 503 Duncan Rd., Wilm, DE 19809 or Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Research Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.
	Steven "Steve" L. Dunn
	1941 -  2020 Born November 4, 1941. Died June 2020. He was a graduate of P S DuPont High School in 1959.  Having terminal cancer, he has preferred to write his own obit (written March 2020). With the current future plans now determined, time can be spent on the past.  This is not in chronological order, but rather as synapses fire in the memory bank. Growing up, the next door neighbor was a driving instructor with a dual control car, a ’52 Dodge.  When he came home for lunch, Steve would ride a few blocks with him, thus learning how to drive at age 12. He entered PS in the 8th grade, after a year at Warner, and came with a small group from #30.  Most at PS were from Harlan. When on his high school class trip in 1959, to NYC, he was 20 feet from Fidel Castro, outside the New York Times. When Kennedy was killed, he was at the DuPont Experimental Station, building 328, lab 230.  He started at All American Engineering in the metals testing lab.  He was recruited to serve on the flight crew that was using a four engine 749 Constellation to lower 8,000 feet of rope to the ground on a winch, outside the rear door.  While the plane circled, another line was to be lowered, allowing people to be retrieved.  A bust, the pilot could not see the line.  Somewhere near the Cat Clays is 8,000 feet of rope.  He wrote the debriefing report at the Miami Springs Villa and upon returning to Wilmington was transferred to the engineering department and had two drafting tables.  They paid for half of plane rentals which started his interest in flying.  Before All American, he drove in many road racing events in SCCA and IMSA.  A good driver gave him connections to both jump in line for the Reserves, and to get transferred to the engineering department at All American.  Always was a free spirit and enjoying life.  He served in the Army Reserves for six years.  He tried to go to helicopter pilot training with the National Guard, but failed the physical, diastolic in the ‘90s.  That would have meant going to Nam.  Also in his unit was Mike Mavrantonis, from PS.  Both sergeants won their court martial. He enjoyed many years with Mike until his demise in the ’90s.  Thankfully, he was introduced to pot in 1968, and happy when it became legal.  An avid gardener, he grew his own for many years.  With luck of the Irish, and a friend, was able to join the reserves after drafted for Nam, avoiding the war.  He was a charter pilot and flight instructor for a few years.  Although a joy of flying only pilots can understand, it was not financially rewarding.  So, not making much money, he became employed in the tire and automotive industry.  With Jim Mathews, it was a mistake. He managed service departments for several dealerships.  His free spirit carried him to FL, where he did aluminum construction.  Returning from FL to DE, he met his current wife of 37 years, Jeri.  They spent a year in Marin County, CA, but liked it not.  A few years in AZ, and once, for two weeks, picked garlic.  He was put to shame by a Mexican Grandfather and Grandson.  He did serve as a P&Z Commissioner for the Town of Chino Valley.  A late bloomer, he became a CPA at age 58.  Starting as an intern doing spreadsheets on a PC with no hard drive at Nixon Uniforms on 30th Street, and he worked his way up, and having good mentors that liked the old fart.  Many nights spent at college, and earning a CPA, became a Controller for a plastic manufacturer.  In 2009, he took his wife to Ireland, searching for her Grandmother’s home from the 1840’s in Donegal County.  After meeting her McDevitt family, new friends, and food, he wished he had moved there years ago. He converted to using only a French press for coffee, not running boiling water through plastic.  Additionally, doubling the amount of grounds and only brewing for a minute, thus extracting the coffee with no acidic aftertaste.  An excellent cook, he became a bit of a gourmet.  In 1958 he became addicted to tomato pie from the M&M bakery on Market Street.  After buying from the three generations that owned the business, he was disappointed when they closed.  So he created his own, very close recipe.  While in AZ, he baked all the bread for over a year, and commented that bagels are a bitch to make.  One of his favorite dishes was Yorkshire pudding with a filet, butter basted.  He made Yorkshire pudding for over a year, the only way to get pills into a sick dog.  Eggs Benedict was the favorite breakfast.  In 1974, he made bouillabaisse for 10 people.  The recipe started with a $100 bill.  As a child, he went crabbing, but never ate them until he was 32, and fell in love.  Oyster dressing was a mainstay for the holidays. He enjoyed drinking Worcestershire sauce out of the bottle, buying it by the gallon.  Also, for 35 years, Cook’s Brut on the rocks was a mainstay.  Although, a lunch at the Four Seasons in NYC for four was only $600, in 1974, it was overpriced.  In the ‘70s, Columbus Inn was his favorite restaurant.  With Peggy serving Caesar Salad tableside, yes anchovies and a raw egg, and great liver and onions for diner, super.  After a two week course in kitchen design, he decided that good knives are more important than the fancy stone counter tops, and always had maple butcher block counters. Returning to Delaware in 1990 from AZ without a pot to piss in, or a window to throw it out, he started over to get a degree, and did so.  About 1997 he decided to renew his pilot license, and did that successfully, despite aortic stents.  However, his wife wanted horses.  That ended flying and instead he built a six stall stable, with a hay loft.  He took pride in it, the oak lined structure that had more electric outlets than most houses had.  The exercise of throwing hundreds of hay bales into the loft was good, as well as cleaning the residue.   On the theory that he with the most toys at the end, wins; Steve acquired an extensive array of tools, and a large firearm collection, with a Federal License.  Enjoying surf fishing, he spent many vacations at Cape Hatteras and day trips to Delaware Seashore Park until it became overcrowded.  He learned fly fishing in Canada.  There were no barbs on the hooks, and it was catch and release. In the ‘60s, he went goose hunting.  He had a lucky shot, getting four with three shots.  It was the last time he shot an animal.   He was so happy to grow up in Wilmington.  Kids could ride the bus, walk 20 blocks downtown, play in the park; all without a worry.  His last six months of high school were disappointing.  His family moved to Newark, and he had to commute to PS for the last six months, destroying most social connections, as limited as they were.  His date for the prom was from Brown Town.  An introvert, he enjoyed life, learning always from others, perfected his sense of humor, and laughed loudest at himself when he fucked up.  Not knowing at the time, but he and Carolyn Layton are related and were in touch from the ‘90s.  Having no progeny was an area of mild concern, his late brother having only girls.  The family name would die, but in the end, rationalized there are too many people living already.  For the last 25 years, he had swimming pools, but could not swim, and yet went out 45 miles from Ocean City in a 19 foot outboard...no life preserver on.  The 55-pound Wahoo was a great catch.  He remarked and tried to live, that a mark of a man [or woman], is not money, not clothing, not religion, but INTEGRITY.  As an avid atheist, he eschewed religion as a curse on mankind, causing wars, hatred, and would discuss issues with anyone. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Jeri, two dogs and +/- 20 cats, all strays or a few rescues, {not the wife).  Also, an opossum and a skunk were frequent visitors when feeding the outside cats.  There was always a dog in his house.  He wished cremation so no one could piss on his grave.  It has been a good life.
	Richard G. "Dick" Leach							Joseph T. Dougherty
		William H. "Bill" Mason				Hestine Hillard				Mary Ann Lloyd (Gordon-McDaniel
	Ilene R. Kratka (Hayes)
	Ilene Kratka AGE: 73 • Makawao
	Ilene Kratka died on December 4,at the age of 73 in her home in Makawao, Hawaii with her husband by her side. She lived on Maui for 35 years where she was a well respected and acclaimed artist and co-founder of two art galleries. She began her work in clay at the Corocoran School in Washington DC. She started writing haiku poems while attending American University and was greatly inspired and influenced when moving to Maui by "the rain, the trade winds, the abundant natural beauty and of course the people". She is survived by her husband Scott Hayes; mother, Zelda (Kratka)Osdin of Jupiter, Florida; sister Suzanne (Kratka) Fifield-Hall (Graeme) of Taunton, England: brother Jeff Kratka of Walnut Creek, California and many dear cousins and friends. A representation of her work as an artist can be found at: ilenekratka.com Condolences may be sent for distribution to family members: c/o Lillian Sugarman PO box 8022 Philadelphia, PA 19101
	JoAnne DeHart Coverdale
							Middletown, Delaware Aug 10, 1941 – Jun 16, 2014 (Age 72)
	JoAnne Coverdale, 72, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. JoAnne was born on August 10, 1941 to Herbert and Mary Helen (Matthews) DeHart in Bluefield, West Virginia. Her family moved to Delaware where she grew up and went to school, she graduated from P.S. DuPont High School. JoAnne loved spending time with her family, children and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed the residents and staff at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Dover, where she was always happy to join in making arts and crafts. She made many friends at the nursing home. The family would like to extend their gratitude and thankfulness for the love and care the staff and administrators at Silver Lake Nursing Home gave to Joanne while she was a resident. JoAnne is preceded in death by her father Herbert DeHart, her mother Mary Helen DeHart-Hinkey and stepfather Donald Hinkey, her loving husband, John Coverdale, Jr., her daughter, Tina Marie Coverdale, and her brother Douglas DeHart. She is survived by her daughters; Lisa Hatfield (Rodney), Karen Lobley (Mark), her son John Coverdale, III (Karen), sister-in-law, Barbara DeHart, Barbara Rausch (Bobby), Dorothy Willoughby (Bob), grandchildren; Jeff and Ashley Mullen, Drew Lobley, and Sarah Coverdale and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 10-11 am on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709. The service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be at Forest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers you can donate to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Delaware,100 West 10th Street Suite 209, Wilmington, DE 19801.
	Dorothy Anne "Dotty" Wilson Reeder
							Newark - Dorothy Anne "Dotty" Reeder, age 77, of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019.
	A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 pm until 3pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 3 pm. Interment will be held privately at a later date in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
	Carolyn C. "Tiny" Sweeny Cresswell
							Carolyn C. Cresswell, age 78, of Audubon, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Carolyn was born in Wilmington, DE on December 14, 1940, a daughter of the late John F. and Margaret M. (Donahoe) Sweeny. Carolyn, known to her family as "Tiny", has been living in Audubon since 1972. She was an active member of Church of the Saviour in Wayne, PA.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Cresswell.
	She is survived by her son, Thomas J. (& Kimberly) Cresswell of Schwenksville and two granddaughers, Hannah & Grace Cresswell. Along with her husband and parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister, Dolly Sweeny. Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 AM from the Church of the Saviour, 651 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. Friends may call on Wednesday morning from 9:00 to 10:45 AM at the Church. Interment will take place in Limerick Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions made to Church of the Saviour at the above address or the Salvation Army, Conshohocken Branch, 300 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA 19428. Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home of Trappe 610-489-7900 www.msrfh.com   Published in The Times Herald on May 12, 2019
	Margaret "Peggy" Mosuly Roberts
							AGE: 75 • Wilmington Mrs. Margaret "Peggy" Roberts, 75, of Wilmington, DE passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.
	Peggy was born in Wilmington on December 22, 1941, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Woods) Mosuly. She was employed with the DuPont Co. and retired as an executive secretary in 1994, with a total of 18 years of service. For the last 13 years, Peggy enjoyed her position as the secretary and volunteering with the "We Care Program" at Marshallton United Methodist Church. Peggy was an active member of the ladies auxiliary at Millcreek Fire Co. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, going to the beach and spending time with her family. Peggy will be dearly missed by her husband of more than 54 years, Frank L. Roberts III; her children, Daniel Roberts (Sherri) and Dawn Smethurst (Brad); her grandchildren, Taylor, Trevor and Gabriel; and her great grandson, Carson. She is also survived by her brother, James Mosuly (Bridget); her sister, Elizabeth Murphy (Robert); and her in-laws, Bruce Roberts (Joyce), Carole Dubbs (Mike) and Judy Roberts. In addition to her parents, Peggy was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Richard Roberts; and her parents-in-law, Frank L. Jr. and Dorothy Roberts. Family and friends are invited to visit at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington on Saturday, January 28 from 9:30-10:45AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM. Interment will be held privately. Doherty Funeral Homes To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com 302.999.8277 Published in The News Journal from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2017
	Thelma A. Lee (Petticrew)
							Mrs. Thelma Petticrew peacefully went home to Jesus April 23rd 2016 in New Castle DE.
	Raised in Wilmington DE, she wed her devoted husband Bill in 1980. Ever the outstanding caregiver, she worked in the medical field until she retired. Then, this cherished grandmother baby sat her twin grandsons Michael and Brandon all day long, five days a week, from infancy until pre-K. Thelma will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and faith in the Lord. She loved her church; she presented a children’s sermon, participated in skits and taught a Discipleship class. Thelma loved to travel and the beach was her all time vacation favorite. She was a devoted Philadelphia Eagles football fan. Thelma is survived by her husband Bill, her son Chip Deaton, her brother Sewell, granddaughter Nicolle, grandsons Nathan, Michael and Brandon, niece Samantha and nephew Scotty. A memorial service will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 300 E. Basin Rd. New Castle DE on Saturday May 14th 2016 at 11:00 AM with visitation starting 10:00 AM. Flowers are very welcome.
	Diane L. Rutter (Lawrence)
							Diane L. Lawrence Greenville Diane L. Lawrence, 74, died at her home in Greenville, South Carolina under hospice care on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
	Born in 1941 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of Clifford and Florence Rutter. After graduating from P.S. DuPont High School in 1959, she left Delaware for college at Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA thus beginning her life's incredible journey.After college graduation, she taught high school English and Spanish in New Jersey. She then became a realtor and advanced to a management level in the mortgage insurance/purchase business from which she retired in 2005. Diane married Chuck Lawrence in 1985 settling in Buffalo, New York. Diane was proud that she had visited all 50 states, and she and Chuck had many wonderful adventures traveling to Central and South America, as well as Europe. Diane also traveled to India for a mission trip followed by a week long exploration of the country. Diane and Chuck enjoyed hiking - spending many days in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. As a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, Diane became a 46er for hiking all 46 high peaks in that range. She became a competitive race walker, winning the Marine Corps Championship for her age group in 2004 and competing in the Senior Olympics. The couple's activities also included snowshoeing, cross country skiing, canoeing, tennis, spending time in Captiva, Florida, and visiting their many friends across the country. In 2005, Diane and Chuck moved to Greenville, South Carolina and enjoyed the hiking and outdoor activities available in the warmer climate. Chuck and Diane became active in their faith community at Greenville United Universalist Fellowship, and continued their love of classical music - attending many concerts and theatre productions. They also attended many classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on the Furman University Campus. Diane is survived by her son, Mickey McMullin, sisters Gerry and Louise (Lana) and brother Larry (Ramatu), 3 nephews and 2 nieces. She is also remembered by Chuck's sons David, Stephen and Todd as they were a part of her life for 30 years - the length of her marriage to her husband Chuck who predeceased her in July, 2015. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Diane's memory to Regency Hospice, 880 S. Pleasantburg Dr, Suite 1A, Greenville SC 29607, Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1135 State Park Rd., Greenville, SC 29609, or OLLI at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC, 29613-1511. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 pm at the Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship where Diane and Chuck have been active and developed many lasting friendships for the last 10 years.   Published in The Greenville News on Apr. 24, 2016

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Barbara A. King (Button)

Barbara K. Button AGE: 73 • New Castle Barbara K. Button, age, 73, of New Castle, DE, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015.

Barbara was the daughter of the late Harold L. and Elizabeth A. King. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1959 and attended Goldey Beacom College. Barbara retired from Hercules Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase after many years of dedicated service.

Barbara is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Stacy and David Montero; and grandsons, Troy and Zachary Montero.

Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Barbara's memory to Lutheran Community Services, 1304 N. Rodney St., Wilmington, DE 19806 or , PO Box 5023, Hagerstown, MD 21741. To send an online condolence visit www.stranofeeley.com

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Ronald H. Foster

Ronald H. Foster passed away on October 28, 2015 at the age of 73.

Mr. Foster was a native of Wilmington, DE and was employed by Bank of Delaware and subsequently PNC Bank of Delaware for 35 years. He started as a part time employee in the money room and worked his way up to Assistant Vice President and Compliance Officer before his retirement in 1997. During his career, he worked in the branch network before going into operations, where he eventually headed up the IRA department. He became known as the bank's IRA expert. He conducted annual seminars for all branch employees to keep them informed of all IRS changes made to IRA rules and regulations. He also conducted seminars outside the bank for customers and organizations, who wanted to educate themselves on IRA's. He was an instructor for the American Institute of Banking, as well on both IRA's and I.R.S. Compliance requirements in regards to The Bank Secrecy Act and Tax Information Reporting.

Prior to his retirement, he became the Bank Secrecy Act and Tax Information Reporting compliance officer for the Delaware market and was responsible for rewriting the PNC Bank Secrecy Manual for the entire organization to bring it up to date with all of the latest regulations.

He loved to fish and golf and spent many hours enjoying those favorite hobbies with family members and close friends. He enjoyed setting up trips for family and friends to both fish or play golf, which he took them ocean and bay fishing and to golf at Myrtle Beach and other closer by locations. He also loved to travel with his wife, Joan, and together they visited many of our National Parks over the years.

He was the son of the late Clifford T. Foster and B. Erlene Foster, also of Wilmington. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, the love of his life, Joan Fleetwood Foster; their daughter, Lisa Dukes; their only granddaughter, Hayley Dukes; his sister, Patricia Cummings and her children, Carol Youst, Jeanine White, Mark Cummings and their spouses. He is also survived by his aunt, Sharlene Foster, and her son, Kurt Foster, and daughter, Susan McAllister and their spouses and his cousin, Charles (Chuck) Rhoades. In addition, he is survived on his wife's side of the family by his sister-in-law, Rebecca Majeski, and her husband, Mike, as well as his brother-in-law, Jack R. Fleetwood, Jr., and their sons, daughters and grandchildren. He felt honored and blessed to have been loved and supported by such a wonderful family, that included many more than those mentioned above.

A service will be held Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 for family and close friends prior to burial. There will be no viewing at his request.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, 500 Office Center Dr., Suite 340, Fort Washington, PA 19034; the , 200 Continental Dr., Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713; or the Delaware MS Society, 2 Mills Rd., Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19806.

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Eileen D. Lundy (Sidlow)

Eileen Lundy Sidlow Age 74, of Davie, FL passed away October 18, 2015 at Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sunrise, FL.

Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, for seven years Eileen was a certified ceramics instructor and founder/owner of a ceramics business and studio. In the 1980s, Eileen was general manager of Jack Lundy's Delicatessen, a family-owned business and Wilmington landmark for 50 years.

In 1986, Eileen moved to Florida with her daughters and husband Hyman (Hank) Sidlow, who passed away in 2001. In Florida, Eileen devoted herself to volunteer work by taking on leadership roles in her Sunny Isles condominium, as well as in Women's American ORT and Brandeis National Committee. She served multiple terms as chapter president in the latter two organizations, among many other roles. ORT and Brandeis chapter members will recall Eileen as a highly dependable source of creative ideas, organizational skills and an energetic commitment to realize chapter objectives.

Above all, Eileen was a devoted, active, loving and beloved Mother and Bubby. She regularly made it her business to put her children and grandchildren first. From the everyday art projects and homework assignments to making sure they embraced their Jewish faith, Eileen lovingly watched over her children and grandchildren; supporting and protecting them as well as teaching them the lessons they will carry with them through their lives.

Eileen is survived by her brother, Michael Lundy (Barbara); daughters, Elizabeth Lloyd (George Ward) and Dr. Tammy Kushner (Loren); and grandchildren, Cameron Ward, Jade and Mya Kushner. A graveside service will be 12:30 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Jewish Community Cemetery, 401 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to Brandeis National Committee (www.brandeis.edu/bnc) and/or Women's American ORT (www.ortamerica.org).

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Harry H. "Skip" Meck

Harry H. (Skip) Meck, III

AGE: 73 • Wilmington

Harry H. (Skip) Meck, III, passed away Wednesday August 5th 2015. Son of Harry H. Meck Jr. and the late Evelyn VanSice Meck, he worked in the printing industry and repaired motorcycles and automobiles as a hobby. He was a member of the Hall Burke VFW, the Moose Lodge and the Holly Oak Calvary United Methodist Church. Harry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his sister Barbara Brooks (Jack), brother Richard (Regina), children Greg (Lorie), Karen (Ray Blades), Kevin, Jeanette Meredith (Larry) and Tammy Kosar (Tony) and his companion Debbie Zingale. He has nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren that he adored and cherished.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 am at the Holly Oak Calvary United Methodist Church, 1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to his church or Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, 2nd Floor, Newark, DE 19711.

For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary.aspx?n=harry-h-meck-skip&pid=175481262#sthash.1qM4oITk.dpuf

Sally A. Cordrey

Sally A. Cordrey, age 74, of Milton, DE, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. She was born August 26, 1941in Dover, DE, daughter of the late Ira and Sarah "Sally" (McDonald) Cordrey.

Ms. Cordrey was raised in Wilmington where she attended P.S. DuPont High School graduating in 1959. She graduated from the University of Delaware in 1964 with a B. S. degree in Physical Education and began several years of teaching in Smyrna. The call of family and friends soon took her South to a job teaching Health and PE at Cape Henlopen High School. Most every teenager in the Cape Henlopen School District had Ms. Cordrey for a teacher, coach or advisor. In the early 90's she was selected to head a new program for at risk youth and was instrumental in setting up the Sussex County Alternative School. She counseled and guided all the Cape students who needed placement through their work at the Alternative School and their return to Cape Henlopen High School.

In 1998 Sally completed the requirements for an Ed.D degree from Wilmington College. She soon became an Assistant Principal at Cape Henlopen High School and continued her long career as an advocate for students. She ended this wonderful life work and commitment to youth upon retirement in 2003.

After her retirement, she devoted herself to her beloved Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach. She was an Elder in her church and later became a Certified Lay Pastor. She made several mission trips for the Church to Guatemala and Democratic Republic of Congo and later became Moderator for the New Castle Presbytery.

Ms. Cordrey is survived by her brother, Richard (Rick) I. Cordrey and his wife Marianne of Wilmington, DE; two nieces, Marianne (Mimi) Cordrey-Cotsell of Wilmington, DE; Ellen deVrind and her husband John of Middletown, DE; six great-nieces and nephews, John V; Alison; Ashley; Mieke; Jonathan; Gabe; one great-great nephew, John VI and her beloved canine companion, Zho-nee and many dear friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 11 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE where friends may call beginning at 10 AM. Friends may also call at the funeral home on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Interment will immediately follow the funeral services at Cool Spring Presbyterian Cemetery, Milton, DE.

Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 301 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or the , 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713.

Please visit Ms. Cordrey's Life Memorial webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com. - See more at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delawareonline/obituary

Suzan "Suzie" Webb (Norfleet)

Paul E. Simpson has informed us that our classmate and his dear friend, Suzan ("Suzie") Webb Norfleet passed away, Saturday, November 8, 2014. Suzan, 73, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away in Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Suzan was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 21, 1941 the daughter of William F. and Helen B. Webb. She attended Concordia College in Bronxville, New York and graduated from the University of Delaware. Suzan and Edgar had lived in Fort Myers since 1978 and she was the proprietor of Norfleet Interiors of Sanibel and Suzie Norfleet Designs of Fort Myers.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, L. Edgar Norfleet; her daughter Jodie Savage and husband James Savage of Dallas, Texas; stepchildren L. E. Norfleet III and wife Allison of Atlanta, Georgia; Katherine D. Rogers and husband William of Alexandria, Virginia; four grandchildren; and godsons Wilson L. Bryan III, Greg Doyle, and Marc Dickson.

A memorial Mass for Suzan will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014 at St. John Paul XXIII Catholic Church in Fort Myers, where Suzan had converted to Catholicism this past Easter and was a proud parishioner.

Memorials in Suzan's Memory may be made to Joanne�s House at Hope Hospice, 27200 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs, Fl 34135 (www.hopehcs.org) or to the EWTN Global Catholic Network (www.ewtn.com).

Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home.There is a memorial service planned for December 5th in Fort Myers, FL.
Kenneth L. "Kenny" Small

KENNETH L. "KENNY" SMALL passed away on June 17, 2014 at the age of 73. Kenny at one time was elected to the Upper Perkiomen PA School Board. He also served as secretary of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board. Services were private. Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg were in charge of arrangements. http://www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/934976/Small-Kenneth.php

Mark Lawrence "Larry" Emmett

MARK LAWRENCE "LARRY", 73, attorney and teacher,  died on March 25, 2014 after a long illness. He is survived by his mother, Annette Rothstein (Mudrick Emmett), sons, Richard (Kimberly) and Adam Joshua, grandsons Aubrey and Levi and brothers, Samuel (Judy) and Dr. Gary (Dr. Marianne). Celebrations of his life will occur at Samuel's home in SC on March 31, 2014 and at Gary's home in Philadelphia on Sunday April 6, 2014 at 5 P.M.

Published on Philly.com on Mar. 28, 2014.

Floyd W. Peterson (links not active)
    

Charles I. Allen

Passed away March 21, 2011

Charlie joined the Airforce in 1959. He lived in Tacoma Washington.

Carole Anderson Stofa

Age 72, passed away at home October 5, 2013. Born August 8, 1941 in Wilmington, DE, Carole was the daughter of Elizabeth and Arthur Anderson of Wilmington, DE.

Carole attended Warner Grammar School and graduated from P.S.Dupont High School in 1959. She was a stay-at-home mother, later working as the bookkeeper for Dr. Hogan, Dr. Axe and Dr. Raisis. Carole loved animals, playing bingo, the slots, and the beach.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Stofa Sr., daughter Paula (Stofa) Mattson (husband-Ron), son Rob Stofa Jr. (wife- Anita), son Joseph Stofa (wife-Michelle), seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 12 Noon at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Rd, Wilmington. Visitation will be from 11-12. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Carole's memory to the SPCA, PO Box 6067, Stanton, DE 19804.

MealeyFuneralHomes.com

(302) 652-5913


Published in The News Journal on October 8, 2013

Martha "Marty" D. Brooks

Martha, we just learned, passed away November 2, 2011 at the age of 70. Obituary listed here.

 

 

Janet is survived by her husband of 50 years, William Egan, her son Sean (Pamela) of Claymont; her daughter Sheila Harlam of Wilmington and her mother Dorothy E. Jensen of Wilmington. Janet was predeceased by her father, Mertin Steele and her beloved grandparents John W. and Beulah Thomas. Janet also leaves behind 2 brothers, John C. and Thomas W. Jensen and 3 sisters, Brenda Martinek, Cindy Smuzynski and Joyce Baily-Clauson. Janet will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Tara, Timothy and Victoria Harlam.

The family would like to extend their gratitude for the care Janet received by the staff at Vitas Hospice.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 12, at 10:30 am, at the MCCRERY & HARRA FUNERAL HOMES, 3924 Concord Pk, Wilmington, DE where friends may call after 9:30 am. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Dr., Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.

For online condolences visit:

www.mccreryandharra.com

302-478-2204

 

Published in The News Journal on January 10, 2013

 

L. Ogden "Oggie" Wise III
L. Ogden Wise L. Ogden "Oggie" Wise, III, age 71, of Selbyville, DE went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 28 was born May 2, 1941 in New Castle, DE and was the son of the late L. Ogden Wise Jr. and Gwendolyn (Steele) Wise. Oggie graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1959 and in 1962 joined the Marine Corps where he spent four years returned to Delaware to begin working for George & Lynch Inc. of Dover and worked his way up to become Vice President Operations. While working for George & Lynch, Oggie was a member of and served as Vice President and later President Paving Association. He was also a member of the National Asphalt Paving Association and represented Delaware on for nine years.
Oggie leaves behind his lovely wife Renda J. Wise, who was truly devoted to him. He is also survived by two children; Lauren of Tuscaloosa, AL; a daughter, Kimberley Jensen and her husband Drew of Easton, MD; a brother, Rick and his wife Gail of Williamsburg, Timothy, Matthew and Evelyn Jensen and Kayne Wise; his aunt, Mrs. Richmond Steele of Dover; two cousins in New Castle and many nephews. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Selbyville with Rev. Dr. James Van Der on Monday, December 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville. Burial will be in Redmen's Memorial Cemetery in Dagsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 410, Selbyville, Delaware 19975. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net Published in The News Journal on December 1, 2012 -#-#-#-#-#-

Allan B. Cohen

Published in The News Journal on November 26, 2011

Allan B. "PopPop" Cohen

Age 69, of Boca Raton, FL formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away November 23, 2011.

Beloved husband of Barbara Cohen. Loving father of Steven (Emily) Cohen, David Cohen, and Scott (Brenda) Cohen. Dear father in law of Robin Cohen. Cherished grandfather of Alexis, Abigail, Michael, Zachary, Gabriel, Matthew, Ashlee, and the late Hailey.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Allan's memory to The Radiation Dept. at Lynn Cancer Institute, 745 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-4142.

Chapel services 10:30 am Sunday, November 27 at Star of David Funeral Chapel and Cemetery, 7701 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, FL 33068, 954-722-9000.

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James E. Rebman
Age 69, of Laurel, DE, departed from this life and went to his heavenly home on January 8, 2011, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born in Wilmington, DE on November 5, 1941, son of the late Edward Rebman and Ethel Denver Rebman. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Salvatrice (Sally) Lombardo Rebman. He is survived by his sons, John (Karen) and Steven; daughter, Michelle Layton (Jerry). He loved and cherished his grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Shawn and William.                                           -#-#-#-#-#-
Mr. Rebman served honorably in the US Army for three years and retired from New England Telephone after twenty-five years of service. He was a dynamic person and in addition to his many skills was one of the most respected Taxidermist in Vermont, entertained thousands as a part time Magician. Many of his shows were held annually at the Laurel Elementary School. He also loved woodworking and filled his home with furniture of his own making as well as for his family and friends. An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing on a regular basis. In the last few years of his life he took up painting landscapes and wildlife in oil, but most of all he was a well-loved husband and father, and he was widely respected by his friends and neighbors. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, January 14, at 11 am, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 532 Stein Hwy, Seaford, DE. Friends may call at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 Shipley St., Seaford, Thursday evening from 6-8 pm. Burial will be in Spring Hill Memory Gard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Delaware Hospice Inc, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. -#-#-#-#-#-

Judith M. Kendall Andrews

Age 69, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Thursday, January 6, 2011. Born in Wilmington, Judith was the daughter of the late John W. and Henrietta W. (Brown) Kendall. She worked as a unit clerk at Christiana Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Thomas M. Andrews; her children, Thomas J. Andrews and his wife Stacey of Newark, Jill Marie Ryan and her husband Andrew of Bear, and Robert W. Andrews and his wife Toni; her brother, John W. Kendall of New Castle; 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 13, at 1 pm at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2225 DuPont Parkway, New Castle.

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Richard S. "Dick" Hahn Sr.

James F. Toy, III

James Toy III died on December 13^th under hospice care of lung cancer. His obituary is below.

Age 68, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009.

Mr. Toy was a chemical operator for the Dupont/Ciba Giegy Companies retiring in 1999. He was a navy veteran of the Vietnam era serving on the USS Littlerock. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker council and an avid fisherman.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth T. Toy; his son, James F. Toy, IV and his wife, Regina of Newark, DE, his daughter, Catherine Toy of Wilmington, DE and four grandchildren; Paul, Sean, Emma and Theresa Toy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 18 at 9:30 am at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. Friends may call at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702 B Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805.

To send condolences, visit:

www.dohertyfh.com

302-999-8277

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RAYFIELD TAYLOR, JR.

Rayfield Leon Taylor, Jr. Age 68, of New Castle, died Nov. 27 at his home. Service 11am, Viewing 9-11am Sat. Dec. 5, 2009 Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St, Wilm, DE. Arr: House of Wright.

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 Arlene Kolber Meek

From 1959 Yearbook

Published in The Tennessean on July 31, 2009 MEEK, Arlene Kolber, Age 67, passed away on July 28, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Harry Kolber. Survived by husband, Sam Meek; mother, Ruth Blatt Kolber; brother, Bart Kolber; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Meek was a retired Metro teacher. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society . MARSHALL DONNELLY COMBS, (615) 327-1111.

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Edgar B. Argo
November 29, 1941 - May 4, 2009, Phoenix, MD

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LOBMAN Marcia Silverberg Lobman, 67, died on October 4, 2009 at her daughter's home in Anchorage, Alaska. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Ms. Lobman moved to New Orleans to attend Newcomb College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies. She later attended Tulane University earning a Masters in Early Childhood Education and thereafter devoted her career to serving young children with disabilities and their families. Ms. Lobman was a pioneer in the field of early intervention and worked diligently to build and improve the programs that serve individuals with disabilities. Upon graduating from Tulane, Ms. Lobman was employed by the University of New Orleans Parent Child Development Center where she worked on developing a parent and infant curriculum. Subsequently, she was employed by Louisiana State University's School of Allied Health for approximately twenty years. During that time, Ms. Lobman was responsible for the development and implementation of the Louisiana Curriculum for Infants with Handicaps, a project that created some of the first intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities in Louisiana. In addition, she was responsible for numerous successful federal and state grant applications that developed, expanded and improved intervention services for young children with disabilities in the state. She participated in the development of recommended best practices in the field of early intervention and consulted with programs around the state as they developed services for young children with disabilities. Ms. Lobman also authored or co-authored numerous journal articles and book chapters in early intervention. In addition to serving young children with disabilities and their families, Ms. Lobman helped to train hundreds of early childhood and special education professionals. She also taught in the Early Childhood Education program at Delgado Community College and was an Associate Professor at LSU Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health Professions teaching in the Master's of Health Sciences Program. Outside the classroom, Ms. Lobman personally mentored countless professionals in the field of early intervention. She was always eager to take another young professional under her wing and foster that individual's professional development. Professional growth and learning were very important to her and she believed in doing things well and striving for improvement. Ms. Lobman instilled these values in those she mentored and took great pleasure in watching those individuals succeed. Later in her career, Ms. Lobman shared her talents as a grant writer as the director of Grant Seekers Assistance at the Center for Nonprofit Resources and was a board member of Ya/Ya from 2006 to 2009. She also worked as a freelance consultant with a variety of community agencies to assist them in applying for funding from public and private entities and was an adjunct faculty member in UNO's College of Liberal Arts, Arts Administration Graduate Program. Ms. Lobman's work was often behind the scenes, putting together resources, offering guidance, gathering people and programs together, but the impact of her efforts was significant. While she never felt the need for any special recognition, her work directly affected hundreds of individuals with disabilities, their families as well as the professionals that serve them. She is survived by her longtime companion, John Cochran; her daughter Dorian L. Tuminello; her son in law Brian Tuminello; her grandson, Parker Tuminello; and her brother Robert Silverberg of Bethesda, Maryland. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM with inurnment to follow. Friends may visit after 12:00 noon. The family requests that any donations be sent to Ya/Ya (www.yayainc.com) or the charity of the donor's choice. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

From Bobby Silverberg 10/26/2009-
I am Marcia Silverberg Lobman's brother, PS duPont class of 1963.  I stumbled upon the reunion web site the other day and noted that it reported Marcia passed away.  Marcia died in Anchorage, Alaska on October 4th and a wonderful memorial service was held in New Orleans on October 14th.  I would very much like to hear from Marcia's high school friends to learn more about Marcia's high school years from the perspective of her friends, of which she had many.  Could you put the word out that I would welcome calls or e-mails from Marcia's friends by contacting me at the address/numbers below.
Thank you very much.
Robert (Bobby) Silverberg

Robert P. Silverberg
Silverberg, Goldman & Bikoff, L.L.P.
1101 30th Street N.W.
Suite 120
Washington, D.C. 20007
rsilverberg@sgbdc.com
direct line 202-944-3304
fax 202-944-3306

mobile 301-922-8895

We have also started a Blog, Remembering Marcia, where you can add you comments.

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Jack passed away February 26, 2009.

Death claimed Jack Talley, a well know figure in Delmarva harness racing circles during most of his life, at age 68[67]. Talley passed away after a lengthy convalescence in Salisbury, Maryland on Thursday.

Talley was a colorful, versatile, knowledgeable, vocal and opinionated person. He served as a race caller, owner, and trainer and for a time on the radio as a sports announcer. Talley usually made an immediate presence wherever he went.

Following a near fatal accident nearly 10 years ago when his truck-and-horse trailer was struck while driving near Middletown, Delaware, Talley was seriously injured and sustained a broken hip. Before a scheduled hip replacement operation, an infection of hip area resulted in disintegration of the necessary bone structure. For the rest of his life he was confined to a wheel chair.

Since his teens Talley has been a regular at racetracks in the East, first as a fan, then as a race caller and also as an owner-trainer. He seldom missed a race at Brandywine during the early 1960s. His friend and idol Hall of Fame racecaller Roy Shudt encouraged him to become a race caller and he quickly earned a reputation for excellence calling races at a number of tracks in North America. Among the tracks where Talley called races were Ocean Downs (aka Delmarva Downs), Harrington and Monticello raceways, Scarborough, Wheeling and Assiniboia Downs', in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from the 1970s through the 1990s.

When not calling races, for a short time, Talley worked as sports broadcaster at radio station WNPV in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. He then began training a small stable of horses that he raced at smaller raceways in the North East. One of his horses, Zircon, won the Terminator Final at Monticello. Another of his favourites was the pacer Fays Valentine.

Surviving is his daughter Christine (Curtis Daniels), and grandchildren John, Jason, Jessica and Jennifer and a great grandson.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, March 5 at Salisbury Baptist Temple, off route 50 at Hobbs Road across from the Shorebirds baseball stadium. A viewing is set for 6 p.m, and a service at 7 p.m.

Here was a tribute written about Jack: http://www.meharness.com/Scar/090311.htm

With sadness, we recently learned of the passing of Tommy Hynson --- http://miva.delawareonline.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?obits.mv+70760

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THOMAS E. HYNSON

Age 66, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, died on August 10, 2007, after a long illness.

Mr. Hynson was a 1959 graduate of P.S. duPont High School, a proud U.S. Army veteran, and retired from the DuPont Company's Edgemoor Plant.

He is survived by his friend and caregiver, Margaret Palmatary; his 2 daughters, Patricia Allegra and Michelle Jackson, and their husbands; his brother, William M. Hynson, Jr.; his niece, Lynn Loper, and her husband; his beloved 9 grandchildren, Tara, Rusty, Norman, Gregory, Christopher, Courtney, Brianna, Shane, and Santina; his great-granddaughter, Kimberly; his ex-wife and friend, Judith Hynson; and many friends who will feel his loss deeply. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bonnie Jean; his grandson, William Ian; and his sister, Barbara Thompson.

A viewing will be held from 12:30-1:30 pm, Tuesday, August 14 at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville (Route 202, south of Silverside Rd.), followed by the funeral service at 2 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 4900 Concord Pike. Interment will be in the adjoining churchyard.

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Barbara J. Eller (Spinner)

Barbara was a registered nurse in Oregon.

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[The following article is reprinted here with the author's kind permission.]

Death claims healer who made ER his life

The man with a score of bread machines received South Carolina's highest civilian honor late last year.

He won a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to emergency medical services, yet he also was known for simply driving home ER patients who didn't have a ride.

His life could be read in plaques, or it could be read in changed people.

Gregg, 63, died at his home early Friday morning. He suffered from unusual esophageal cancer he had diagnosed himself, and he used that, too, to help patients in the nether reaches of the globe.

He leaves his father, C. Gordon Gregg, wife, Becky, of 40 years, three children, a goddaughter, a Brazilian daughter and many extended family members.

The emergency room doctor, mentor, alcohol counselor, "conscience" of the ER staff, Internet friend and breadman loved his job so much that he stitched and defibrillated and comforted until just before his own death.

This despite the wear chemotherapy and radiation had left on his own throat. To swallow a single bite was an adventure: food could lurch between his lungs or his stomach, thanks to scarring from his treatment.

Yet, as his health failed, he would volunteer to work extra hours to cover for colleagues. Dr. Marty Lutz, medical director of emergency services at GHS, recalls Gregg telling him he wanted to die in the ER, doing his favorite work.

Staff called him "ironman." He refused to split his shifts with other doctors, staying the full 12 hours and then some. In an ER world that attracts many in the profession because of the ability to serve a shift and then hibernate from the job's rigors, Gregg seemed to never cut himself off.

Several weeks ago, there was an accident at Gregg's home. As doctors and friends tell it, emergency responders immediately knew the address and responded en masse. Some say dozens of fire trucks and ambulances clogged the road.

The man who helped shape their emergency responder system had a personalized license plate that read "Code 36" � the designation for Greenville Memorial Hospital.

Channeling addiction "You can't replace a person like that," said Dr. Jeffrey Leshman, acknowledging his gross understatement. The president of Carolina Emergency Medicine, for which Gregg worked, Leshman was fresh off his own residency 20 years ago when he met the doctor who has dedicated himself to emergency room practice and become a father figure to so many in the field.

His recent struggle with a variety of cancer diagnosed only about 14,000 times a year in this country � 1 in 100 people � has been chronicled in The Greenville News and other media, as was the Order of the Palmetto he received from Gov. Mark Sanford last fall.

Sufferers like Warren Arseneaux relied on him for support and simple hope. Arseneaux was "devastated" when he was diagnosed with the same illness in 2003. He found his way to a Web chat room for people with the cancer, and he typed in his hometown and mentioned he was scared.

Within an hour Gregg had e-mailed him, and said, "Call me."

"The more I listened to him the more I realized this was beatable," Arseneaux said of the "little bitty" man who became a personal "giant." The help didn't end there.

Arseneaux said a relative is in Alcoholics Anonymous, where he found out that "everybody knows Don Gregg."

Nearly every day, an ER patient will ask if Dr. Gregg is in, and Leshman says he would always wonder how Gregg knew these people. The doctor didn't talk much about who he helped on the outside, Leshman recalls. Frequently it was through his efforts to help alcoholics, and he wasn't shy about why � he drank his way through much of two decades.

But Gregg turned his addictive personality toward his work and making bread, said his son, Dan Gregg. Dan and his brother are both pursuing medical degrees. Their father had been sober for the past two decades, and colleagues say he kept extra AA books in his office that he'd pass off to patients after a personal conversation.

When he wasn't finding the needy, he was carting in boxes of homemade bread for ER workers. Nursing specialty technician Beth Milbourne said, "Everybody would just attack the box."

Staying home He was also, for years, the face of a system he had invested his life in.

"He was not shy about enjoying the limelight � for the right reasons," Leshman said with a chuckle. He had friends in the media, and if a reporter called about the looming cold weather, for instance, and wanted to discuss the dangers of hypothermia, the recommendation was always the same:

"Why don't you call Don," Leshman would say. "He was good at it, and he loved it."

Gregg was born in Pennsylvania and grew up in Arden, Del. He spent six years in the Air Force, including a year in Vietnam, and added 15 more years in the reserves.

He's worked in GHS's ER since 1978, and once told the newspaper that one of his most memorable moments was reviving a 14-year-old boy from cardiac arrest. The boy later went into pre-med.

Mere weeks ago, Gregg was still at work, volunteering for extra shifts.

"I think most people would have taken their disability and gone to the beach," Lutz said. But "this was home."

Son Dan said he knew better than to try to stop his dad from doing one of his life's compulsions, despite a deteriorating condition.

"We all kind of knew once he had to stop working that would signify the end," he said.

'Blessed and grateful' On one of Gregg's last shifts, Milbourne said he would see a patient, then go the bathroom to throw up, over and over again. They thought his wish to die there might come true.

As his voice grew thin and the illness took its toll, Lutz said he wouldn't tolerate pity. He helped matters by being "matter-of-fact." And friends easily recite his trademark tagline: "Blessed and grateful."

"It was definitely a life lived for others," Milbourne said.

Dan has been in shock ever since reading various testimonials associated with his father's Palmetto award last year. There are reams of things he didn't know, and they're still rolling in.

In the Internet chat room where he conversed with cancer patients, for example, he posted a long and thoughtful piece about his excitement over a new adoptive grandson. Dan said it meant wonders.

On Friday morning, after a stream of memories and honors had been attributed to the deceased doctor, Leshman was asked what might still be unsaid about Gregg.

He sighed and said bluntly, "You've missed a lot." 

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BEATRICE SETTING

Beatrice M. Setting

"BeBe"

BeBe Marsilii Setting, age 64, of Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, DE, entered heaven on January 19, 2006, after her valiant battle with breast cancer. Family and friends held vigil as she and her husband courageously fought her illness.

BeBe was born on May 24, 1941 in Wilmington, DE, to the late William J. Marsilii, Sr. and Madeline L. Crisconi Marsilii. Her dear sister Angela F. Piane preceded her in death. Mourning her loss are her devoted husband, Joseph S. Setting, and stepson and daughter-in-law, Joseph Setting II and Judy Landis Setting. Also grieving her death are her sister, Carmela Ianni and husband, Major General (Ret.) Francis A.; brother-in-law, Robert A. Piane, Sr.; brother, William J. Marsilii, Jr. and wife, Doris; sister, Elvina A. Wilson and husband, James; sister, Regina A. M. Abbott and husband, Eugene; uncle, Alfonse Crisconi and wife, Ann; aunt, Clara Renzetti; and cousin, Albert A. Campanelli. BeBe's nieces, nephews, relatives, and long time friends are also in deep sorrow.

BeBe graduated from P.S. duPont High School and then worked for Wilmington Trust. For close to 30 years, Bebe was an extraordinary force behind the success of Piane Caterers. She then worked for Michele Rollins as her estate manager and executive assistant. An excellent business woman, she owned Chestnut Street Storage and was a business partner in family-owned 6M Joint Venture and 6M Investment Corporation. BeBe was also a member of the Brain Injury Association of Delaware.

On August 4, 2002, after a whirlwind courtship, BeBe married her true love, Joseph S. Setting. Joe lived his married life completely devoted to BeBe in every way. BeBe had a natural radiance of spirit that endeared her to all blessed to know her. She loved traveling, dining out, and sharing their beach home with others. BeBe was an avid shopper and will be forever remembered for her elegant style.

Joe wishes to thank her attending physicians, including Dr. Samii, and the nursing staff of Christiana Hospital for their remarkable care. The family is grateful to His Excellency, Bishop Saltarelli, priests, chaplains, and eucharistic ministers who ministered to BeBe.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and duPont Sts. on Wednesday, January 25th, at 10:30 am. Entombment will follow in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Crypt in Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Tuesday, January 24th, at 7:30-10:30 pm.

Please omit flowers as the family respectfully requests donations in BeBe's memory to either St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 North DuPont St., Wilm., DE 19805 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, DE 19713.

Rena Longo, Funeral Director

CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME

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[published 01/23/2006]

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Orville Rich Crabtree

Orville Rich Crabtree, 64, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006 at Duke Raleigh Hospital. Mr. Crabtree is the son of the late Eugene Seaborn and Mallie O'Day Crabtree of Jacksonville, FL. Mr. Crabtree attended Wofford College with a full athletic scholarship to play basketball and received his degree in economics. He was the team captain of the basketball team his senior year. Mr. Crabtree worked with Milliken for 25 years as Director of Manufacturing in their South Carolina Plants. He was currently employed with Wachovia in their mortgage department.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2006 in the Brown-Wynne chapel on Millbrook Road. The Rev. Jack Durant will officiate the services.

Mr. Crabtree is survived by his three sons, Rich and wife, Sheila Crabtree, Reagan Crabtree and fianc�, Traci Rhyne and Ryan Crabtree; granddaughter, Kate Crabtree; three sisters, Bea Nickels, Helen Jean Bishop, Carol Bebout; former wife, Rozann Crabtree Fulghum.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608.

Tributes may be made at www.brownwynne.com.

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James C. Berger

James C. Berger, PhD

Son of the late Theodore and Grace Berger, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2006.

Born November 9, 1941, he is survived by his wife, Linda; his brother, Harry; and adopted brother, John DeMartini.

Services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Road, Suite #1, Newark, DE 19711

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Linda Gray (Hammond)

Age 65, of Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, DE, died on April 30, 2006.

Linda was born in Wilmington to the late Paul C. Gray and Lillian Christy
Gray Lennox, graduated from P.S. duPont High School, and attended Goldey
Beacom College. She dedicated her life to raising and nurturing her family,
and found the time to volunteer for the Mt. Pleasant Squires, the Mt.
Pleasant High School Marching Band, and Wilmington Friends School. In the
late 1960s and early 1970s, Linda worked for Retirement Living, Inc. and
later worked part-time for the Brandywine School District and the Delaware
Resort Transit.

She is survived by her husband, G. William Hammond; 1 son, Daniel P.
Dolinger and his wife, Gayle, of Newark; 3 daughters, Christy L. Dolinger
Hammond and her fianc�, Daniel P. Farley, Hope V. Hammond, and Alexandra M.
Hammond, all of Wilmington, DE; 5 grandchildren, Daniel Frazier, Crystal
Dolinger, Matthew Frazier, D. Patrick Dolinger, and Victoria E. Farley; 1
sister, Joan Aiken of Ocean City, MD; and 1 brother, Robert Lennox of
Arlington, VA

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