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Posted By: GenealogyBuff Delphia Marsh
Born in Hurley, Va., on October 25, 1920, Mrs. Marsh was the daughter of the late Elijah Baker and Mary Dougherty Baker. During World War II, she assisted in the war effort working at the ammunition plants in Elkton, Md. She was later employed for many years in the custodial department of the Red Clay School District. A talented homemaker, Mrs. Marsh greatly enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing. In her later years, she especially delighted in babysitting her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Marsh was preceded in death by a foster daughter, Shirley Speer. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harry E. Marsh; four children, Edgar Marsh and wife, Kathleen, of New Castle, Brenda McGowan and husband, Barney, of Bear, E.A. Marsh and wife, Cheryl, of Middletown, and Mary Sanchez and husband, Louis, of Townsend; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, August 3, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle. Interment followed in the adjoining memorial park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
David Wilson
Born in Mannington to the late Charles and Ethel Simpkins Wilson, David was a longtime Pennsville resident.
He was a charter member of Millwright Local No. 1545, New Castle and retired with more than 50 years of service. He was a WWII Army veteran traveling through Europe where he was awarded the Purple Heart for his heroic efforts.
He was predeceased by his sister Helen McCaffery.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Helen Evans Wilson; sons, David Sug Wilson of Pennsville, John Jack Wilson and his wife, Michele, of Middletown, and Jerry Wilson and his wife, Kim, of Pennsville; daughter, Donna Lynn Wilson, of Pennsville; brother, John Wilson, of Pennsville; sisters, Ruth McQuilkin, of Pennsville, and Florence Norris, of Elsinboro; and grandchildren, Kris, Devon, Kelli, Erin, Megan, Keith and Lindsay Wilson.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 3, at the Laughrey Funeral Home, Pennsville. Burial was in the Salem County Veterans Cemetery, Pilesgrove.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Salem County Fair Association, State Highway 40 Sharptown, NJ 08079 or the charity of donors choice.
James L. Schaffer, Sr.
Born in Nebraska and raised in Utah, Jim was the son of the late Ferd Schaffer and Berdine Schaffer Hamby.
Jim served in the Air Force for four years. He retired from United Parcel Service after 28 years of delivering in the M.O.T. area. He was a member of the Port Penn Fire Company for more than 20 years, serving on the board of directors. Jim was vice president of the Civic Association, a member of the Historical Society, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, serving a term on the session.
Jim was a locally renowned wildlife carver for more than 20 years and was trained by Lisa Schular. His work was recognized in several regional publications.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ron.
Jim is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pat, and their children, Cheryl (Glen) Doherty, of Newark, Susan (Dexter) Miller, of Elkton, Jim Jr. (Patty) and Jennifer (Mark) Heinlein, both of Middletown. In addition, Jim is also survived by his grandchildren, Jason, Jimmy and Genevieve Schaffer, Samantha and Dex Miller and Alex and Zachary Heinlein; brother Richard (Linda) and sister Judie, all of Utah; brother-in-law Sam Eaton; and four nephews and two nieces.
The family would like to thank the staff of 6B CCHS, Patrick Starke and all the staff of Delaware Hospice, the Radiation Department and Dr. Michael Dzada of the Graham Center, the nurses and staff at Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants. A very special thank you to Dr. Charles Schneider who was Jim s Special Angel during the past eight years.
Grave side services were held on July 16 at Hickory Grove.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Box, 1117, Port Penn, DE 19731.
Peter Weber, Jr.
Mr. Weber was born in Long Island, N.Y., on December 28, 1939, to Peter G. Weber Sr. and Emily Schuerger Weber. He worked for Wilmington Trust Company for 39 years, where he was regional vice president at the downtown Dover branch, retiring in June 1999. He was a member of St. Polycarp Catholic Church in Smyrna and devoted many hours to the creation of the St. Polycarp Family Life Center. He enjoyed his Florida home in Lady Lake, Florida. Pete was a good husband, father, and Pop Pop.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ann Sieminski of Smyrna; son Peter G. Weber III and his wife Susan L. of Rapid City, South Dakota; daughter Marcia W. Johnson and husband Jeffrey W. of Clayton, Sisters Emily W. Nicoll and Agnes D. Weber, both of Wilmington. Also surviving are grandchildren Jeffrey Jeffy II, Marissa, and Josh Johnson and Kaitlyn, Nathaniel, Emma Ann, and Abigail Weber.
A memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, August 4, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Polycarp Church, Ransom Lane and South Street, Smyrna. Friends may call at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Polycarp Family Life Center, Ransom Lane and South Street, Smyrna DE, 19977.
Harry Jackson
He was preceded in death by his sister Esther Karr.
He made his home in Townsend with his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Betty Jackson and family.
He is survived by his sister, Pauline Buchanan, of Andover, Ohio; three brothers, John Jackson, Jr., of Benbrook, Texas, David Jackson, of Schertz, Texas, Robert Jackson, of Townsend; and many nieces and nephews who will miss him greatly.
Services were held Friday, July 22, 2005, at Barnhill Memorial Chapel in Washington, Pa., followed by burial in Washington Cemetery.
Candace M. Fenimore
Ms. Fenimore was born on Oct. 29, 1980, in Wilmington, daughter of Cathy A. and Mark Fenimore of Clayton.
In her younger years, she enjoyed cheerleading, Girl Scouts and gymnastics.
Ms. Fenimore was a 1998 graduate of Glasgow High School.
Following high school, she worked at various jobs. Most recently, she worked with several law firms as a paralegal in the Wilmington area.
Ms. Fenimore will be most remembered for spending time with family and friends, shopping, traveling to the beach, playing cards, working on art projects, and for her love for animals, especially Jax, the family dog. She was an adorable child, who later grew into a beautiful young woman.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Marie O Donnell of Newark; her paternal grandmother, Louise Fenimore of South Bethany; many special aunts, uncles and cousins; and a very dear friend, whom she loved as a sister, Lori Peterson.
Services were held on July 31 at the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown.
Interment was in Old Drawyers Cemetery, Odessa.
Cpl. Brandon M. Craig
Cpl. Craig was born on March 11, 1982, son of Danny L. and MaryJane Giovan Craig.
Growing up in Earleville, he loved to hunt and was a 2000 graduate of Bohemia Manor High School.
Cpl. Craig had worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator before joining the U.S. Army in February 2006. Deployed in April of 2007, he was serving in his first tour of duty assigned to Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division, known as The Stryker Brigade Combat Team stationed at Camp Taji, Iraq. He received numerous awards including a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and one Oak Leaf Cluster and the Combat Infantry Badge.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Helen and Harry Giovan Jr.; and an uncle, Harry Giovan III.
He is survived by his parents, Danny and Jane Craig of Earleville; his wife of five months and love of his life, Spec. Jodi M. Craig of Ft. Lewis; a sister, Amber Craig of Earleville; a brother and a sister-in-law, Ryan and Brandy Craig of Smyrna; his paternal grandparents, Nancy and Reggie Craig of Earleville; a nephew, Blake Craig; and his best friends and brothers-in-arms, who have been together since basic training, Pfc. Jed Glover and Pfc. Howard Redmond.
Mass of Christian Burial was offered on July 31, at St. Dennis RC Church, Galena.
Burial with full military honors was in Zion Cemetery, Cecilton, Md.
A fund is being established in the honor of Cpl. Brandon M. Craig s memory at Cecil Federal Savings Bank c/o Christy Biggs, P.O. Box 389, Cecilton, MD 21913, to provide assistance to service personnel and their families.
Frederick C. Fred Sutton
Mr. Sutton was born on Sept. 26, 1928, in Wilmington, son of the late Harry Sutton and Florence Grant Sutton.
He made his career with the U.S. Army, serving his country for a total of 21 years spanning World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
In his early years of service, Mr. Sutton was involved in the Berlin Airlift in Germany and there met Elfriede Fein Sutton, formerly of Heidelberg.
He traveled widely with his family while in the military both within the United States and internationally, and was stationed overseas in Germany, Pakistan and Paris, France, where his daughter was born. Upon his retirement from active duty, he had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In civilian life, Mr. Sutton was an electrician by profession, and was employed with Diamond Shamrock and later with Occidental in Delaware City. More recently, he accepted a position with Mealey Transportation, driving buses for Delaware Technical & Community College at the Stanton and Wilmington campuses.
He was a music lover throughout his life and a fan of the Big Bands of the 1940s and of the Lawrence Welk Orchestra.
A dedicated and generous community volunteer, Mr. Sutton was active in the Meals on Wheels program and also aided fellow servicemen at the Veterans Administration Hospital. He was a good will ambassador at the Port of Wilmington, as well, welcoming foreign sailors and taking them on trips to local shopping malls and other sites of interest. He especially enjoyed his many years working as an usher at University of Delaware football games.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Elfriede; two children and a son-in-law, Frederick C. Sutton Jr. and his companion, Mary Ellen Ruszkay, of Vineland, N.J., and Christine Robert A. Salinski Jr. of Deltona, Fla.; a sister, Helen Enz of Melbourne, Fla.; a brother, Robert Sutton of Rigley Park, Pa.; three grandchildren, Jason Salinski and Amanda Salinski, both of Deltona, and Shannon Wendell of St. Augustine, Fla.; a great-grandson, Sabain Wendell of St. Augustine; and second great-grandson due in August.
Services were held on July 30 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, Delaware City.
Burial followed in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware City Fire Company, P.O. Box 251, Delaware City, DE 19706; or to Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713.
Richard D. Boom Boom Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey was born on Oct. 15, 1944, in Altoona, Pa.
He moved with his family to New Jersey before settling in Delaware City in 1958.
At age 17, he began his career in the Marine Department of the Tidewater Oil Refinery as a Merchant Marine. His tireless effort, dedication and work ethic resulted in his advancement to many other assignments and responsibilities within the Marine Department. A highly valued and respected employee, he retired from his position as Senior Pier Coordinator in 2000 after 38 1/2 years of dedicated service.
Mr. Lindsey enjoyed many hobbies, but none of his interests captivated his spirit quite like his beloved game of golf. He picked up a golf club in the mid 1970s and never put it down. An avid player with a booming drive, magnificent form and exceptional skill, he was truly passionate about the game. One of its longest active members, he found a second home at the Brantwood Golf Club in Elkton, Md. He was also very proud and honored to have been an investing partner and co-owner of the Woodland Golf Park in Seaford.
Equal to his love of the game, he had a great love and respect for the friends he met through the sport as these friends became family to him. He also found peace and serenity in nature. He frequently took road trips to The Mountains of Central Pennsylvania, where he visited with dear friends and spent his days fishing in the streams or simply observing the wildlife from the porch of a little cabin atop the mountain. He enjoyed watching the turkeys, deer and especially the black bears that wandered into camp, detailing the sightings in a journal kept at the cabin. He also enjoyed the time he spent on the waters of the river and bay, fishing with his son, Stephen. He was overjoyed at having been able to take one last expedition into the bay with his son just weeks ago.
Mr. Lindsey will be remembered as many things: a devoted family man, a kind and easy-going man who always had a joke and a smile, a dedicated and loyal friend, a conscientious and respected employee, but above all, he was a good man who lived a good life. He was a man who endeavored to always do what was right in every situation. He was loved and admired by all those privileged to know him and his departure will surely leave a void in many lives. He will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles D. and Lelia E. (Mahan) Lindsey; and a daughter, Rose Marie Gott.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Gott) Lindsey; a son, A. Stephen Gott; a daughter, Erica Lindsey; a brother and a sister-in-law, Ronald and Sara Lindsey; a sister, Charlene Scruggs; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Entombment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the PGA Foundation s Wounded Warriors program, which provides golf instruction to severely wounded military personnel returning from the Middle East, at 100 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 or www.pgafoundation.com; or to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
Robert F. Bobby Lewis
Mr. Lewis was born in Wilmington, son of the late Harry and Syvilla Lewis.
He was a union carpenter for local 626 for many years.
Mr. Lewis enjoyed wood-carving in his spare time. He also greatly enjoyed spending time visiting with his many friends at the Smyrna Diner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Barrett.
He is survived by a brother, Harry Lewis of Townsend; three sisters, Lorraine Tharp of Smyrna, Diane Nobayashi of Middletown and Lana Brookens of Milford; and many nieces and nephews, including a nephew with whom he lived, Louie Lewis of Hartly.
Services were held July 30 at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, Smyrna.
Interment was in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle.
Esther I. Camac
She was born in Delaware City and was a lifelong resident of New Castle County.
Mrs. Camac was an active and tireless member of Kirkwood United Methodist Church, which later evolved into Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Known always for her willingness to serve others, she took on many leadership roles within the church, including serving as the president of the Women s Society of Christian Service, president of the Sunshine Club, Sunday School superintendent and Bible School director. She also taught Sunday School, conducted Bible studies in her home, served on the pastoral care team and corresponded with church members attending college or serving in the military. Her international ministries included hosting visiting missionaries and making clothing for the Linens for Lepers program. Mrs. Camac had also served as president of the Bear Ladies Home Society and remained an active member until her death. She was currently a member of Liberty Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Charles M. Camac; a daughter, Judith Camac Gregory; a sister, Alice Morrison; and a brother, Warren Downs.
She is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Charles W. and Lisa Camac of Williston, Fla.; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Eileen and Eugene Keen of St. Georges and Joyce Camac and Norman Elberson of Bear; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were held on July 31 at Liberty Baptist Church.
Burial was in Delaware City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Liberty Baptist Church, 744 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701; or to Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 3135 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE 19701.
Daniel M. Neff
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Neff was employed with ICI and retired due to disability.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Amy (Cloud) Neff, in 2006.
He is survived by his father, Henry Neff; a brother, David Neff; and two nieces, Juliaann Neff and Lisa Neff.
There will be no funeral services held at this time.
Carole S. Matelson
Mrs. Matelson was born in New York City, daughter of the late Milton and Gertrude Salmon.
She was a graduate of Trenton State College and was an elementary school teacher at the Lore School in Ewing Township. She later was a library assistant at the College of New Jersey.
Mrs. Matelson was a member of Har Sinai Temple, Hadassah and Red Hats.
She is survived by her husband, Henry Hank Matelson; a son and a daughter-in-law, Bennett and Amy Matelson of Alexandria, Va.; a daughter and a son-in-law, Sara and Jay Taylor of Silver Spring, Md.; a brother and a sister-in-law, Jon and Donna Salmon of Princeton, N.J.; and a sister-in-law, Linda Matelson of Fairlawn, N.J.
Private services were held on Wednesday and burial was in Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, N.J.
The period of mourning will be observed at the Matelson residence in Middletown.
Memorial contributions may be made to Princeton Day School (Lower School Library Fund) 650 The Great Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Jacqueline C. (Gabraeil) Solge
Jacqueline C. Solge, of Wilmington, died Friday, July 27, 2001 at home with her family. She was 72.
Mrs. Solge was a homemaker and was a secretary and treasurer for Gabraeil's Floor Covering, a family business established in 1917 by her father. She lived in Wilmington all her life and was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Solge, Sr., who died in 1997; and her parents, H. Zeki and Jeannine Gabraeil.
She is survived by her sons and daughters, Joseph F. Solge, Jr. and his wife Judy of Middletown; James M. Solge and his wife Sharon of Wilmington; Jacqueline M. Logue and her husband Jim of Middletown; Jeffrey Solge and his wife Andrea of Hockessin; John J. Solge and his wife Patti of Wilmington; and Janine A. Davis and her husband Eric of Richmond, Va.; and 14 grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, July 31, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Concord Pike. Entombment was in Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice Inc., 3515 Silverside Road, Clayton Building, Suite 100, Wilmington, DE, 19810.
Charles J. Walsh, Sr.
Charles J. Walsh, Sr., of Ft. Pierce, Fl., died July 12, 2001 at home. He was 68.
Mr. Walsh was born in Scranton, Pa. He was a scrap supervisor at Phoenix Steel Corporation for 35 years and an employee of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus since 1961 and was a past board member of the Golden Ponds Home Owners Association where he lived. He was also a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margaret Walsh; daughters, Deborah Carville of Middletown; Patricia Lemon of Wilmington; and sons, Charles Walsh Jr. of Rehoboth, George Walsh of Townsend, and John Walsh of Lake George, Col. His brother and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Jeannette Walsh, of Ft. Pierce, Fl.; Kathleen Foster of New Castle; and eight grandchildren also survive him.
A memorial mass was held on Saturday, July 28 and the Holy Rosary Church in Claymont. Donations may be made to the Hospice of the Treasure Coast, P.O. Box 1748, Ft. Pierce, FL, 34954 or to the American Cancer Society.
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