HERBERT L. JENKINS
Herbert L. Jenkins, born to the late Fred and Dorothy Knight Jenkins, was born Sept. 11, 1935 in Jacksonville, Fla., and went to his eternal rest Feb. 5, 2009 after a lengthy illness in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes.
He was a faithful member and servant of God until the end. He attended Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and was a Deacon and a Deacon in deed. All the time he was sick he still took the time to encourage others about God and how good he is.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Mable L. Jenkins, who other than God was his life; three brothers-in-law, whom he called brothers, Samuel Tull (Pauline), Amos Tull (friend Margo and family), and Theodore Tull (Pete); mother-in-law, Helen Riley; and sister, Shirley Drummond (William) of Laurel; a special good good buddy, Henry Jackson of Milford, (George Ann); a very very special friend, his Pastor James R. Johnson and first Lady Mary Johnson whom he called Mom although he was old enough to be her dad; he had an extended family of nieces, nephews, greats, and great greats.
The love of his life was John-John and the babies at the church. His church family was his life. He loved the Lord with all his heart and his favorite saying was “ Lord have Mercy” and everything is going to be alright”. Right up to the end he was praying and telling Jesus to help him. Pastor Donald was his mentor in the Lord. When they weren’t talking about God they were talking about fishing, this was his favorite hobby other than the Eagles, Tiger Woods, and the Williams Sisters. He enjoyed spending time with his fishing friends from Dover, Mr. William and Emma Green.
A visitation was held on Monday, February 16, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Interment followed at Zoar Golden Acres in Bishopville, Md.
Bishop James Johnson, Donald Johnson, and Mary Johnson officiated.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to help defray expenses, Amos Lee Tull, P.O. Box 994, Millsboro, De. 19966
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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MILDRED D. LAWRANCE TURNER
Mildred D. Lawrance Turner, 98, of Millsboro, formerly of Drexel Hill, Pa., passed away Saturday February 7, 2009, at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
She was a retired operator for the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne G. Lawrance in 1975 and second husband, Robert D. Turner in 1991.
She is survived by her son, Ronald G. Lawrance and his wife Connie H. Lawrance; a sister, Dorothy Brady and her husband, Donald; two granddaughters, Kristy-Ann Ferracci and Adrienne Nickerson; grandson, John Greene; great-grandson, R. J. Crum; great-granddaughter, Ashley Nickerson; several nieces and nephews.
Burial was private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Mildred’s memory to, American Heart Association, Sussex County Delaware Memorial Fulfillment Center, 777 Penn Center Blvd, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA. 15235 or Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 17279, Baltimore, Md. 21203-7229.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.
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ARTHUR “ART” J. DIDOMENICO
Arthur “Art” J. DiDomenico, 40, of Newark, formerly of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at the Christiana Care Hospital in Newark.
He enjoyed music, dancing and shooting pool and he loved his dog.
He is survived by his room mate and companion, Richard Pearlstein; his mother, Diane Meyerson DiDomenico of Battle Creek, Mich.; his father, John R. DiDomenico of Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, John and his wife Ceilto of Rehoboth Beach, Harry and his wife Violet of Battle Creek, Mich.; aunts and uncles, John Meyerson, Arthur DiDomenico, Janelle Morton, Rosalind Morton, Daryl Meyerson.
A memorial service was held Saturday, February 14, at Epworth Methodist Church on Route One in Rehoboth Beach.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Service of Long Neck.
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RONALD LOUIS FABIANI
Ronald Louis Fabiani, of Millsboro, passed away on February 9, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
He was a member of St. Michaels Roman Catholic Church in Georgetown, Post 28 American Legion, and the Marine Corp League. His motto was “Once a Marine, Always a Marine”. He was an avid fisherman and a Vietnam War Veteran. He worked a short time as a Philadelphia Policeman. He retired from Philadelphia Electric as a generator operator. Ron was a loving caring husband and soul mate.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Lou and Ellen Marie McAtee Fabiani.
Fabiani is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce L. Fabiani; one daughter, Jamie Noel Fabiani; and one son, Joshua Andrew Fabiani.
A Mass of Christian burial was offered on Monday, February 16, at St. Michaels The Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Georgetown.
Burial in the Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, on February 17, with Marine Corp Honors.
In lieu of Flowers, contributions may be made the Delaware Hospice 100 Patriots way Milford, Delaware 19963.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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KENNETH H. JOBES
Kenneth H. Jobes, 85 of Millsboro, passed away on February 10, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
He had been a self-employed demolition technician. He was known as the “Gentle Wrecker” from his business associates. He was a practical joker, beloved father and a good man.
His companion of 22 years, Aliene Betts Miller of Millsboro; one son, Kenneth R. Jobes and wife Trudy of Lawrenceville, Ga., survives him; an adopted sister, Vicky Higgins also survives him; he leaves to cherish three grandchildren, Dara, Dana, and Melissa.
Services were held on Thursday, February 12, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, where Rev. Ed Wilkins officiated.
Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Center 100 Patriots Way Milford, Delaware 19963.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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NELDA H. THEIS
Nelda H. Theis, 88, of Dagsboro, passed away on February 11. 2009, at Coastal Hospice by the Lake in Salisbury, Md.
Theis retired from Ametek Corporation as a secretary. She was a member of Lisbon United Methodist Church in Mt. Airy Md. and attended Roxana Wesleyan Church in Roxana. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Glen Burnie Maryland. Nelda was a warm and loving person. She spent many hours with her cat KoKo.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Labon Melvin and Naomi Thomas Harper; and her husband William Theis who passed away in 1995; her daughter, Linda C. Vollmer and friend George Qualls and daughter, Gail of Maryland survive her; grandchildren, Vicki L. Downs and husband Chester of Gumboro, Bethany Milligan and husband Melvin of Gumboro, and Concetta of Maryland; great-grandchildren, Joseph Pierce, Jr., Daniel Stewart, Breanna Nelson and Melanie Milligan also survive her.
A memorial service was held on Tuesday, February 17, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Rev. Jay and Rev. Carolyn Bunting officiated.
Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice by the Lake 351 Deershead Hospital Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.
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DOROTHY A. GILL
Dorothy A. Gill, 75, of Selbyville, formerly of Deptford, NJ passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at the Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pa.
She was born in Williamsville, daughter of the late, Arthur and Marion (Stratton) Baull.
She was employed with Sears & Roebuck in their accounting department for 15 years before working for the Deptford Township Municipal Building Department and Tax Office for six years. She moved back to Delaware with her husband Daniel in 1999. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the casinos. Gill attended St. Matthews By The-Sea United Methodist Church in Fenwick Island. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Baull and Linwood Scholles.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Daniel J. Gill, Jr.; three children, Dorothy L. Darley of Lewes, Daniel J. Gill, III and his wife Regina of Deptford, NJ, Daune Mumford and her husband John of Selbyville; six grandchildren, Giuseppe Belfiore and companion Billie Jo, Daniel Gill, IV, Jonathan Hager, Drew Gill, Michael Stone, Jacob Darley; two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Nevaeh Belfiore; brother, Guy L. Baull and his wife Linda of Roxana; sister, Ella May Cropper and her husband Daniel of Seaford.
A funeral service will be held (today) Wednesday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St, Frankford, DE. 19945, where friends and family may call after 11:30 a.m.
Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Dorothy’s memory to St. Matthews By The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy, Fenwick Island, DE. 19944.
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RUTH BINGHAM MIRES
Ruth Bingham Mires, 82, of Georgetown passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, February 12, 2009.
She was born on April 30, 1926 to Alfred and Olive Bingham of Buffalo, New York.
While attending the Buffalo State Teachers College, she met and married her husband of 62 years, Dr. Maynard H. Mires, Jr. Ruth was active in a number of organizations, including the American Association of University Women, and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown, where she served on the altar guild and was a frequent lay reader. She was a 1987 graduate of the University of Delaware, and was extremely proud of having completed her bachelor’s degree after having put her education on hold to raise four children.
She also enjoyed travel. Early in her marriage she and her husband and first-born lived in Bangkok, Thailand (then the Kingdom of Siam), 1950-1951, and subsequently took numerous trips throughout Europe. Ruth reveled in her Irish heritage, and actually held dual citizenship with the United States of America and the Republic of Ireland.
In addition to her husband, Maynard, she is survived by son, Stephen Austin Mires and his wife Vivian of Arlington, Va.; son, Peter Bingham Mires and his wife Kim of Laurel; daughter, Martha Mires Britt and her husband Larry of Morganton, N. C.; and daughter Amy Mires Poisson and her husband Gerry of Goffstown, New Hampshire. In addition, she leaves behind a loving sister, Patricia Bingham Greenman and her husband Phil of Tucson, Ariz.; two nephews, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Saturday, February 14 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in Georgetown. Burial was held Tuesday, February 17, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.
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DOROTHY S. MATSINGER
Dorothy S. Matsinger, 92, of Georgetown, died Friday, January 23, 2009 in her home.
Matsinger was born in Fernwood, Pa., daughter of the late Samuel and Sallie M. (Reighter) Cummings.
She was a homemaker. Dorothy also was a licensed beautician and hairdresser for 16 years. She was a member of Long Neck U.M. Church and was very active in the church, Mary Martha Circle and ladies Red Hat group. She especially enjoyed making baked goods for the churches many activities.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy’s husband, William James Matsinger preceded her in death in 1999.
She is survived by two daughters, Judith A. Collins, Green Valley, AZ and Sandra L. Kilian and husband, George of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Chris Wickersham and wife Yoko of Encinitas, Ca., Vickie Moore and husband Brian of San Diego, Ca., Tracy Stipe and husband Ben of East Nottingham, Pa, and George Kilian, Jr. and wife Cathy of Pensauken, NJ; five great-grandchildren, Isaiah Moore, JoVonne Moore, Benjamin Stipe, Jr., Carri Kilian and Harley Kilian; a sister in law, June Cummings of Seaford; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 19, at 11:00 a.m. in Long Neck U.M. Church, 32051 Long Neck Road, Millsboro.
Burial will be at a later date in Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the church or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.
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L. MADELINE MUMFORD
L. Madeline Mumford, 72, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bishopville, Md., to the late John Elva and Elsie Timmons Shockley.
She lived in North Carolina for 14 years but resided in Delaware the remainder of her life. She was a homemaker, school bus driver, and caregiver to many local people.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Ottie Mumford.
Mumford is survived by her six children, Deborah Hollowell and husband Whit of Richmond Hill, Ga., K. Grant of Fredericksburg, Va., Aaron K. and wife Denise of Locust Grove, Va., Bruce A. of Millsboro, Agena Atkinson and husband Jimmie of Millsboro, and Charles O. and wife Merissa of Richmond, Va.; four grandchildren, Jessica Mumford, Alex and Emily Hollowell and Ella Mumford; two sisters, Ruth Mumford of Baltimore, Md., and Shirley Nickerson of Deptford, NJ, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Forrest, John Elva, Jr. and Sylvester; and three sisters, Edna Lewis, Hazel Montgomery Hahn and Elizabeth Oltman.
A service for Madeline will be held (today) 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 18 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S Washington Street, Millsboro, where friends may call at noon.
Rev. Dr. Edward Wilkins will officiate the service.
Burial will be in Millsboro Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions in memory of Madeline be made to the Children’s Miracle Network, the American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com
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RAYMOND JOSEPH “RICK” RICKARDS, JR.
Raymond Joseph “Rick” Rickards, Jr., 71, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.
Rickards retired in 1991 as a supervisor after working 34 years at the DuPont plant in Seaford. He was respected for his easy-going way and service to others as evidenced by his 52 years of service to the Millville Fire Co. He remained an active and lifetime member serving as a Delaware State Fire Policeman and as Superintendent of Supplies. Rick served his country with 6 years in the Army National Guard. He was one of the original members of the Delaware Mobile Surf Fisherman’s Club, a life member of the North American Hunting Club and a member of the N.C. Beach Buggy Association.
Rickards loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and time spent with his family. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the joy they brought to his life in his retirement years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Betty Jean; a daughter Pamela R. Browne and her husband, Mark; two grandchildren Van Browne and his wife Lisa, Shawn Mize and her husband Jeff; four great-grandchildren, Adison, Abott and Ashton Browne and Sydney Jane Mize; brother, Roy Rickards and will be missed by many other family members and friends.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, February 17, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services.
Interment at the Ocean View Presbyterian Cemetery in Ocean View.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in Rick’s name to the Millville Fire Company Building Fund, P.O. Box 64, Millville, DE 19970 or to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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KATIE MAE HOLLAND
Katie Mae Holland, 67, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
She worked at Showell Poultry Plant for 32 years and lived in Millsboro for the past 10 years.
Holland was a member of Victory Pentecostal Church in Selbyville. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, especially Ja’Heir “Peewee” Holland.
She was preceded in death her son, Charles Holland in 1980.
She is survived by three sons, James Edward Holland of Millsboro, Leroy James Holland of Georgetown, George McCray of Wilmington; eight grandchildren, Ja’Heir “Peewee” Holland, Jakirra Holland, Jaevon Holland, Sanaya Holland, Jathias Morris, Mike Mitchell, Joaquin Holland, Juanite Morris.
A funeral service was held Monday, February 16, at the chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Burial in Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery in Bishopville, Md.
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TILLIE ESHLEMAN
Tillie Eshleman, wife of Earl K. Eshleman, died on February 9, 2009, in Mesa, Ariz., where they had retired about 20 years ago.
Tillie and Earl, married for 62 years, came to Georgetown in 1947 as honeymooners, when Earl was employed by the Georgetown School as industrial arts teacher. They built a home on W. Laurel Street extended and had four children while living there. Barbara, the oldest and a retired nurse, lives in northern California as does the youngest, Bruce, a computer specialist. Audrey E. Walls lives in Hockessin, and is in business with her husband. Gregg lives in Princeton, N.J. The Eshleman’s have eight grandchildren, two each from their children. They were all active members of Grace United Methodist Church in Georgetown.
When the Eshleman’s moved to Stanton, in the 60’s, Earl taught math at Skyline Middle School and they became members of Skyline U. M. Church. After retiring from teaching, Tillie and Earl moved to Mesa. Each year they would visit the two children on the West Coast and then the two living on the East Coast. When they came east, the four couples, the Eshleman’s, Marvels, Proudfoots, and the Owens would get together to renew their friendship, usually at the Blue Coast Inn in Dover.
Eshleman was a former piano teacher, learned to weave pine needles into beautiful small baskets. They both enjoyed living in Mesa, a retirement community, where they were active in church and community.
A memorial service was held in Mesa. Their address is 1452 South Ellsworth Road, Mesa, Ariz. 85208-3700. This information is supplied by Grace Owen, Newark.
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LETTIE (MARVEL) HURLEY
Lettie (Marvel) Hurley, 95, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewes, where she had been a resident for six years.
She was born August 11, 1913, in Lewes, daughter of the late Manaen B. and Adah (Steele) Marvel.
Hurley, along with her husband lived in Philadelphia for 30 years, where she worked as a waitress, before moving back to Delaware in the late 60’s.
She love horseracing and through the years was employed at racetracks in Delaware and Maryland. She also worked as a homecare provider until her retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Hurley in 1970.
She is survived by a brother, Manaen B. Marvel, Jr. and his wife Grace of Milford, as well as several nieces and nephews and their families.
Graveside services and burial were held Friday, February 13 at Union Cemetery in Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to, The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803 or Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements handled by Short Funeral Services, Georgetown.
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