Kent County, Delaware Obituary Collection (Obits and death notices from Various Funeral Homes in Kent County, Delaware.
Many obituaries from Camden, Dover, Smyrna, and surrounding area.
DOVER - Josephine R. Ross of Dover, died of coronary arterial disease after a short illness, Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, in Bayhealth Medical Center-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 81.
Mrs. Ross was born March 13, 1917, in Marydel, Md., the daughter of the late William and Mattie Patton.
She was a supervisor at Vineland State School, Vineland, N.J., for 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ross.
She is survived by a son, Ontry Patton, and a stepson, Charles Griffin, both of Dover; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Minus Funeral Home, Dover, with Bishop Dorine Miles officiating.
Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to the service.
Burial will be in Parker's Chapel Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements by Minus Funeral Home, Dover.
George D. Wright, 73
SMYRNA - George D. Wright of Smyrna, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Bayhealth Medical Center-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 73.
Mr. Wright was born July 29, 1925, in Smyrna, the son of the late G. Harvey and Lillian Hart Wright.
Mr. Wright graduated from Smyrna High School, where he played basketball and ran track, in 1943. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and received basic training at Parris Island, S.C., and Camp Lejeune, N.C. He had served on Guadalcanal and Guam, and later in the Okinawa invasion, during World War II. Mr. Wright spent several months at the Marine Barracks at the Philadelphia Naval Yard, and at Camp Pendleton, Calif. After his military service, Mr. Wright attended Goldey-Beacom School of Business from 1952-1953.
Mr. Wright had formerly worked at the Fruit Growers National Bank and Trust Co. before it became the Farmers Bank and Trust Co. He sold real estate in Smyrna for 50 years.
In his younger years, he enjoyed tennis and golf. He later trained and showed Tennessee Walking Horses, and enjoyed watching all sports on TV, especially golf, tennis, auto races, baseball and football.
Mr. Wright was a past member and president of the Smyrna School Board from 1965-1970; a past member of Smyrna/Clayton Jaycees, president of the Kent County Board of Realtors in 1959; director of the Delaware State Board of Realtors in 1959; director of the Delaware State Board of Realtors from 1960-1964; a member of American Legion Post 14, Smyrna; and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Smyrna.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Eleanor Norris Wright, at home; a son and daughter-in-law, Bryan H. and Judith V. Wright, of Smyrna; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Dr. Mario P. DiSabatino, of Smyrna; two sisters, Mary Hart Stinson and Sarah E. Wright, both of Vero Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren, Taryn and Matt DiSbatino, and Justin and Candace Wright, all of Smyrna; and a niece and nephew.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call one and one-half hours before the service.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church, PO Box 330, Smyrna, DE 19977; or to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 321 E. 11th St., Wilmington, DE 19801.
Hannah M. Bradley, 80
MILFORD - Hannah M. Bradley of Milford, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998, in the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. She was 80.
Mrs. Bradley had been a sewing machine operator at the Shirt Factory in Harrington, retiring several years ago.
She enjoyed crocheting, needlework and painting. She also raised chihuahuas and basenji's.
Mrs. Bradley was a member of the Jehovah's Witness in Milford and a former member of the Mispillion Kennel Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles O. 'Tip' Bradley, in May, a son, Francis Bradley and a sister.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Stanton of Milford; a son, Vernon W. Bradley of Lincoln; her step-mother, Gertrude Conaway; two sisters, Sarah Elliott of Bridgeville and Shelby Swain of Lincoln; two brothers, Emerson Conaway of Bridgeville and William Conaway; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness, Airport Road in Milford.
Burial will be private.
Arrangements by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.
Phoebe H. Adams, 88
GEORGETOWN - Phoebe H. Adams of Georgetown, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998, in the Millsboro Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Millsboro. She was 88.
Mrs. Adams was born in Millsboro, the daughter of the late Levin J. and Orpha Rogers Parkers.
She had been a homemaker.
Mrs. Adams was a member of the Mount Olivet Brethern Church in Georgetown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac J. Adams, in 1971 three sons, John Adams, Clifton 'Dee' Adams and Howard 'Tuck' Adams, and a daughter, Connie Adams.
She is survived by three sons, Fred Adams of Dagsboro and Wilbert Adams and Martin Adams both of Georgetown; three daughters, Evelyn Parker and Ginny Verosko both of Georgetown and Sylvia Turner of Central, S.C.; 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Street in Millsboro, where friends may call one hour prior to service. The Rev. Jerry Fike will officiate.
Burial will be in Cokesbury Church Cemetery, Georgetown.
Instead of flowers, the family suggest contributions be made to Mount Olivet Brethren Church, Rt. 1 Box 294, Georgetown, DE 19947 or to the Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Coulter Ralph Joseph, 60
MILLSBORO - Coulter Ralph Joseph of Millsboro, and formerly of Wilmington and Cheltenham, England, died of heart failure Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 60.
Mr. Joseph was born in Wilmington, the son of the late Ralph Franklin Joseph and Carlena Cloud Joseph.
He was a retired Machine Technician for ICI Fibers in Cheltenham.
Mr. Joseph had served with the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sylvia Joseph; three sons, Christopher of Bakersfield, Calif., Phillip of Wilmington and Robin of Millsboro; a daughter, Carlena Freccia of Hockessin; and four grandchildren, Elisabeth, Andrew, Casey and Michael.
Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck Road and Delaware 24 in Long Neck.
Burial will be private.
Charles Allen Sudler, 51
DOVER - Charles Allen Sudler died of cancer Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998. He was 51
Mr. Sudler was born in Dover March 26, 1947, the son of the late Stanford and Ruth Helena Sudler.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Mr. Sudler worked for City of Philadelphia Sanitation and the Philadelphia Water Department for more than 15 years. He later moved to Dover, where he worked for Pomerantz Staffing at Playtex Apparel.
He was an active member of Crispus Attucks Post 151, American Legion, for more than 25 years, and a past commander.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harrison Sudler and Nolan Sudler; and a sister, Martha Johnson.
He is survived by his companion, Maxine Spurell; six sons, Kevin Wade of North Carolina, and Charles Sudler Jr., Allen Sudler, Charles A. Sudler Jr., Matthew Sudler and Markus Sudler, all of Philadelphia; five daughters, Ariel Sudler, Charletta Sudler, Charlena Sudler, Linda Sudler and Charlesette Sudler, all of Philadelphia; a stepdaughter, Shinel Fuchell of Philadelphia; seven brothers, Ernest sudler of New Jersey, Stanford Sudler Jr. and Thoma Sudler, both of Philadelphia, Roy Sudler, Francis Sudler, John Sudler and Virgil Sulder, all of Dover; five sisters, Evelyn Sudler of North Carolina, Agnes Smith and Faith Lasidore, both of Philadelphia, and Ruth Sudler and Stephanie Roach, both of Dover; three grandchildren; an aunt, Hazel McCory of Mitchellville, Md.; in-laws, Gloria Sudler, Vicky Sudler, Diane Sudler, Marsha Dixon Sudler, Warner Roach Sr., Alphonso Lasidore and Emmanuel Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division St., Dover, where friends may call two hours prior to the service.
Burial will be in Parker's Cemetery, Marydel.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Francis Sudler, 41 S. Queen St., Dover, DE 19904.
James E. Silves, 67
DOVER - James E. Silves of Dover, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, in his home. He was 67.
Mr. Silves was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Glenfield, N.Y., the son of the late Elsworth and Myrtle Hemphill Silves.
He was a veteran of World War II. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service as an electronic technician, then worked for 16 years for Weatherly Yacht Co. and ManGar Marine in Smyrna as a marine mechanic, specializing in boat-motor repairs.
Mr. Silves enjoyed fishing and bowling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy Ann Kay Silves; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cynthia M. Poore and Leroy Poore of Dover, Master Sgt. 1st Class Janice K. Silves of Lansing, Mich., and Nicolette P. Ortiz and Pedro Ortiz of Dover; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James W. Silves and Theresa Silves of Hartly and Kenneth Silves of Dover, along with Kenneth's fiancee, Cheryl Cooke of Dover; another daughter-in-law, Rita Silves of Dover; a brother, Richard Silves of Carson City, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 S. Main St., Smyrna, where friends may call one hour before the service.
Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
Arrangements by Faries Funeral Directors Inc., Smyrna.
Thomas J. Asper, 72
LONG NECK - Thomas J. Asper of Long Neck, and formerly of York, Pa., died of cancer Sunday, Oct. 11, 1998, at Lewes Convalescent Center, Lewes. He was 72.
Mr. Asper was born in Altoona, Pa., the son of the late Raymond Asper and Lillian Sarver Asper.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy in the pacific Theater.
Mr. Asper worked as a brakeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad and, later, as a warehouseman for the Caterpillar Tractor Co. in York, retiring after 30 years of service.
He was a member of Mason-Dixon VFW Post 7234, Quillen's Point, Ocean View; United Auto Workers Local Union 786, York; Mount Zion Lutheran Church, York; and East Gate Presbyterian Church, Long Neck.
Mr. Asper enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley J. Asper; two sons, Harold and Kevin, both of York; three daughters, Kimberly Bowie of Enola, Pa., and Denise Collins and Pamela Hacker, both of York; a sister, Grace Smith of Stow, Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at East Gate Presbyterian Church, Long Neck Road, Long Neck, with the Rev. Craig Lins, pastor, officiating.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be sent to the Building Fund of East Gate Presbyterian Church, Long Neck Road, Long Neck, Millsboro, DE 19966.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Long Neck.
Norman Brittingham, 89
TOWNSEND - Norma Brittingham of Townsend, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, in Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 89.
Mr. Brittingham was a grain and dairy farmer for over 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma, in 1990.
He is survived by a son, Stephen J. Brittingham of Townsend; two sisters, Dorothy Coverdale of Milford and Thelma Swiggett of Lewes; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where friends may call one hour before the service.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
Joseph W. Haehnle, 83
REHOBOTH BEACH - Joseph W. Haehnle of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Philadelphia, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 83.
Mr. Haehnle was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy.
He had been a truck driver with the Teamsters Union, Philadelphia, retiring in 1979.
Mr. Haehnle was a member of Concorcia Lodge, Jenkintown, Pa.; the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in New Albany, Pa.; and the American Legion post in Mildred, Pa.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Gosser of Philadelphia.
He is survived by his wife, Stella Oliver Haehnle; a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Charles Rivel of Slidell, La.; two sister, Marion Seymour of Collingswood, N.J., and Esther Conner of Ocean City, N.J.; and five grandchildren.
