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Posted By: GenealogyBuff Marilyn A. (Richards) Heal
In December 2001, Mrs. Heal retired from Cokesbury Village Retirement Home, where she had been a receptionist for 20 years. She also worked in the Learning Center at Dickinson High School in the 1970s and was a cheerleading coach.
She was a devoted mother and friend. In addition to caring for her own six children, she often babysat for many other children over the years. She had a true zest for life and loved meeting people and going places. She was always willing to lend support to anyone in need. She loved angels and always wore an angel pin on her clothing.
For a time, Mrs. Heal was a Girl Scout Leader and a Cub Scout Den Mother and was a member of the International Order of Jobs Daughters, Bethel No. 9. For more than 40 years, she was very involved with Recovery, Inc., a self-help volunteer organization and in 2004, she was honored as leader emeritus for the Philadelphia Delaware Valley Area for her many years of Dedication and Service with Distinction to Recovery, Inc. as a group and area leader. She was an active member of St. Mark s United Methodist Church until her illness. She also was a member of Eastern Star, Chapter 13 in Newport for 41 years and was a point officer for many years. In 1992, she was featured in the News Journal as a Hero of the Week for her community service. She also was a nominee for the Jefferson Award for her service to the community.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Charles M. Heal Jr.; and two grandchildren, Gail Spear and Kyle Gregg.
She is survived by four daughters and four sons-in-law, Bonnie and William Spear of Middletown, Marilyn and Gary Jones of Middletown, Pam and Tim Gregg of Wilmington and Cindy and Larry Sweringen of Baltimore, Md.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Charles M. III and Evelyn Heal of Newark and Kim of Delaware City; 15 grandchildren, Kristie Spear, Melissa Spear, Alison Spear, Bryan Jones, Adam Jones, Caren Jones, Kevin Heal, Courtney Heal, Kimberly Heal, William Heal, Katrina Jones, Matthew Gregg, Chad Gregg; Brett Sweringen and Renee Sweringen; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Salerno, Kyle Jones and Joseph Brown VI; a brother and a sister-in-law, Dick and Dee Richards of Milford; a sister and a brother-in-law, Suzanne and Charles Connell of Hockessin; a sister-in-law, Frances Woodward, and her husband, William, of Wilmington; her dearest lifelong friends, Pat and Lou DiMaio of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Services were held on May 11 at St. Mark s United Methodist Church, Wilmington.
Burial was in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810; or Delaware Alzheimer s Association, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805; or Recover Inc., 802 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610.
Beverly Ann (McCall) Littleton
She was born in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Paul R. and Mildred McCall.
Mrs. Littleton was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend to all of her other sons and daughters. She was an accomplished seamstress who created many clothes, costumes and crafts for her loved ones. She enjoyed riding with her husband, Bert, on their Harley Davidson, making as many charity runs as they could with their countless friends, especially all of her Chicks who affectionately referred to her as the Mother Clucker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Rae McCall; and a brother, Paul McCall.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Albert W. Littleton Jr.; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Burt and Dana and Michael Bozzo; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tony DeVincentis and Albert W. III and Audra Littleton; nine grandchildren, Jeremiah, Angelina, Veronica, Michael, Gina, Alexis, Tony, Brittney and Annabelle; a great-granddaughter, Gianna Bozzo; a dear brother and a sister-in-law, John and Linda McCall.
Services were held on May 12 at the McCrery Memorial Chapel.
Burial was private.
Philip B. Vannicola Sr.
Mr. Vannicola is a 1958 graduate of Salesianum High School, St. Matthew s grade school and served as an altar boy under Father Foley.
He was a successful proprietor of Eagle Glen Arco, of New Castle and several other service station centers in New Castle County. He served as a Wilmington Police Officer for several years.
Mr. Vannicola was very active in the Suburban Little League and the New Castle Football League, as a coach and sponsor through his business, Eagle Glen Arco. During his involvement in both leagues, on condition of anonymity, he paid the registration fees for kids who didn t have the money or whose families couldn t afford the fees for baseball or football shoes.
He forged lifelong friendships with many members of the class of 1958 of Salesianum. Several of these friends met weekly for breakfast and became the Breakfast Club, the boys from Sallies. Mr. Vannicola had numerous friendships throughout his lifetime and they were all very special to him. His loving family will miss him dearly and hold him in their hearts forever.
Mr. Vannicola was a parishioner of St. Joseph s parish in Middletown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip J. and Geraldine Laskowski Vannicola.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Anne, whom he affectionately called My Peggy Anne ; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Philip B. Vannicola Jr. and Luke Bartholomew and Gail A. Vannicola, all of Middletown, and Mark Christian and Ruth E. Vannicola of Townsend; a daughter and a son-in-law, Angelique Vannicola and Charles V.Colombo of Middletown; five grandchildren, Kimberly Lynn Marie Vannicola, Mark Christian Vannicola Jr., Theresa Anne Colombo, Catherine Marie Colombo, Luke Andrew Vannicola; a great-grandson, Dillan Vannicola; a sister, Sister Angelique Vannicola, I.H.M., of Wilmington; a brother, Michael C. Vannicola of Newark; two nephews, Father Michael C. Vannicola, O.S.F.S., of Salesianum, Wilmington, and Matthew Jonathan Vannicola of Wilmington; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on May 14 at St. Matthew Church, Woodcrest.
Burial was in All Saints Cemetery.
James Francis Lee
Mr. Lee worked as a lab technician at the DuPont Experimental Station for more than 30 years.
He was an avid University of Delaware football fan and usher.
Mr. Lee was a lifelong member of the St. Thomas the Apostle R. C. Church and a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jean T. Lee, in March 2007; a daughter, Ann Lee Sendlinger; his parents, Thomas F. and Helen M. Lee; three brothers, Thomas Lee, Joseph Lee and John Lee; and asister, Marie Lee.
He is survived by three children, Helen Lee, Patricia Vintigni and James Lee; five beloved grandchildren, Jonathan, Nicholas, Michael, Jeffrey and Elise; three great-granddaughters, Jessica, Eliana, and Justice; many nieces and nephews; and a sister, Alice Lee.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Thomas the Apostle R. C. Church, Wilmington on May 12.
Burial was in the Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Thomas the Apostle R. C. Church, 301 N. Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Ella R. (Sutliff) Masters
Mrs. Masters was born in Nanticoke, Pa.
She graduated from Nanticoke High School, married and moved to Delaware in 1955.
She was a homemaker for many years then rejoined the workforce as a secretary for Geriatric Services of Delaware until her retirement.
For many years, Mrs. Masters was active in rescuing abandoned animals. She was a member of St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newark.
She is survived by two daughters and two sons-in-law, Marilyn S. and James L. Hoban III of Townsend and Carolyn E. and Erick Glover of Newark.
Services were held on May 9 at the McCrery Memorial Chapel.
Burial was in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Dawn E. Pragg
Mrs. Pragg was born in Wilmington, daughter of the late James and Sadie (Sharp) Shaw.
She retired from the University of Delaware.
Mrs. Pragg was a member of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church in Middletown.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert D. Pragg; a son, Robert D. Pragg Jr. of Middletown; three sisters, Betty Dudley, Doris Akins and Joanne Varell; and a brother, Charles Shaw.
Services were held on May 14 at Beeson Funeral Home, Newark.
Burial followed at Gracelawn Memorial Park.
Christine Hitchens Lewis
Mrs. Lewis worked for more than 25 years as a clerk in the collating and mailing department at the DuPont Company.
Her husband, Leroy M. Hitchens, predeceased her in 1966.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Edward Czerwinski, of Selbyville, and Linda and John Carr, of Cream Ridge, N.J.; five grandsons, Edward, Michael, and Mark Czerwinski, and Shaune and Brian Denson; and a great-granddaughter, Payton Czerwinski.
A funeral service was held on May 9 at Mealey Funeral Home, Wilmington. Interment was in Riverview Gardens Cemetery, Wilmington.
Raymond C. Laws, Sr.
Mr. Laws had farmed in the Kirkwood area for more than 20 years. He had also worked at NVF in Newark and for Tyson F. Sartin Co. in St. Georges, which he retired from in 1985. After his retirement, he enjoyed growing vegetables and running a vegetable stand at the end of his driveway. Also after his retirement, Raymond and his wife spent 20 winters in St. Petersburg, Fla., where he enjoyed going deepsea fishing. He was also an avid NASCAR and Phillies Fan. Mr. Laws was a member of the Delaware Farm Bureau, a former Deputy Sheriff for New Castle County and a member and past governor of Moose Lodge #1295 in Middletown.
He was predeceased by two brothers and two grandsons. Raymond is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Louise; five children, John I. Laws, of Bear, Patricia Anne Emerson, of Newark, Joyce Sturdavant, of Dale City, Va., Raymond C., Jr., and Ruth Hess, both of Newark; two sisters, Louise Press, and Norma Schuyler, both of Lewes; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held on May 11 at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home in Middletown. Interment was in the St. Georges Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to the Ambulance Crew at the Christiana Fire Co., 2 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19702.
Kenneth G. Church
Kenny was always pleasant to everyone. He was a good friend. He loved children, was a wonderful babysitter and was a constant companion to his mother. He loved to hunt. He enjoyed watching war movies.
He is survived by his loving mother, Marie P. Mundell; his sister, Hazel M. Pickering, of Locust Grove, Va.; his brothers, Dennis M. Mundell, and his wife, Becky, of York, Pa., and Steven K. Mundell, and his wife, Karen, of Bear; his grandparents, Harry and Hazel Dreyer, of Newark; his aunts and uncles, Sarah and Jack Lemmon, of Ohio, Elwood of Middletown, Linda and Paul Forgione of Smyrna, David and Susan Church, of Colorado, Garry and Barb Church, of Waterford, N.J., and Robert Church, of Middletown; very good friend, James Motes; his nephews, Steven and Brandon Mundell, and Toby and Nicholas Pickering; and many cousins.
Service were held on May 9 at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, Elsmere. Interment was private.
DyAnn L. Miller
DyAnn lived life fully, hers was the "Carpe Diem" approach, because she seized every moment and every human interaction, bringing joy, smiles and hope to all. Indeed, DyAnn always smiled, she had a big, loud smile when you met her, with her knee socks pulled up high, or in her trademark sweat pants, but never, never in high heels.
DyAnn loved music that celebrated people and life, Bonnie Rait, John Rine, Jimmy Buffet and Eric Clapton. She'd sing their songs and dance to their music constantly, even in the middle of a meeting or hallway. She loved fondue, especially chocolate fondue, which she could make into a three-course meal. Professionally, DyAnn was the first full time counselor at St. Andrew's, and for 21 years she listened, encouraged, affirmed and hugged students. Teenagers knew DyAnn would listen to them, and help them find the healthy and safe course through life's challenges.
Generous, caring, yet filled with high expectations, DyAnn celebrated each student's unique gift. DyAnn also believed in community service. At St. Andrew's, she created a thriving community service program that today voluntarily involves almost the entire student body. She began reading, tutoring and mentoring programs with Silver Lake Elementary School; she herself was deeply involved with Tri-State Bird Rescue and especially with Camp New Hope; she initiated the St. Andrew's Blood Drive, and encouraged students to help in their own communities during vacations and after graduation.
DyAnn believed in service because she stood up for justice immediately, with DyAnn, there was no excuse for injustice, and she found ways at the dinner table or in her community to bring people to the cause of justice fully and immediately. Through her love of water and the beach in Lewes, she created "Camp Aunt DyAnn" a house filled with arts and crafts for children of all ages. "Let's do it!" she'd exclaim, tie-dying shirts, making candles, picnics, boat trips, or a swim. DyAnn loved to show little kids how she "trained" small fish to jump over little sticks she tossed in the water. Above all, DyAnn brought life to wherever she was.
She reminded us of the joy of living, dressed in her silly costumes, greeting us with her signature, "Hey, Bud!" She thrived within an eclectic group of friends, who all became friends together because of her. DyAnn was the gatherer, making everyone know they were a vital part of the circle. She will forever be celebrated at family gatherings, at the beach, in community service, and whenever people listen well to each other.
A celebration of DyAnn s life was held in the Chapel at St. Andrew s Episcopal School on May 7.
In lieu of flowers, DyAnn requested contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, #205, New Castle, DE 19720. Please earmark donations as restricted gifts specifically for cancer prevention.
Glenn P. Pennington, Sr.
He was born in Terra Haute, Ind. and was the son of the late William M. and Philobena Altenberger Pennington. Glenn was a longtime Salem County resident. He was a graduate of St. James High School, and was employed as a chemical operator for the DuPont Chambers Works in Deepwater, N.J., retiring in 1974, following 39 years service. He was also co-owner of G&D Motors on Hood Road in Pennsville until 1983. He was an Army veteran and was discharged in 1937.
Glenn was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary G. Masson Pennington, who died in 1998; a son, Leroy Pennington; a brother, Doyne Pennington; and sisters, Vera Hillman, Erma Friebel and Elizabeth Bell. He is survived by his son, Glenn P. Pennington, and his wife, Fran, of Middletown; brother, Kenneth Pennington, and his wife, Grace, of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Michael Pennington, Amy Voss, and her husband, Eric, and Lori Vick, and her husband, Jason; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial mass was on May 6 at the Corpus Christi RC Church in Carneys Point. Burial followed in Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, 45 Glen Cove Rd. Greenvale, NY 11548.
Helen Szmanski Fitzgerald
Helen was born in Wilmington, on April 20, 1915, to Helen and John Szmanski. Her parents were recent immigrants from Russia and Poland. Her early life was a tragic one. She lost both of her parents at a very early age. She was only two years old when her mother died at age 21 and 10 years old when her father died at age 31. She had one younger brother from whom she was separated at the death of her father and for whom she searched unsuccessfully her entire life.
Things changed for the better in the 1940s when she met and married her late husband Lloyd Groman Fitzgerald. They shared 63 years together. Never lonely again, her life was filled with four daughters, a son, and two stepdaughters, as well as 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Her life spanned two world wars, the roaring 20s, the great depression, and the invention of the television, the computer, and space travel. Her life was long and full but not nearly long enough for those who loved her. Sleep well Mom, until the resurrection when we will all be together once more, John 5:28, 29.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, in April 2003; and by her grandson, Thomas Beckly, in April 2005. She is survived by four daughters, Patricia Hager, and her husband, Harry, of Harbeson, Nancy Clark, and her husband, David, of Newark, with whom she lived, Faye Anderson, of Middletown, and Deborah Rich, and Robert Dukes, of Greenwood; one son, John Fitzgerald, of Lewes; and two stepdaughters, Betty Dillworth, and her husband, Richard, of Norristown, Pa., and Grace Jackson, of Eagleville, Pa. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Sara Steinhower, of Pottstown, Pa.; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-grandchild to be born in October.
A memorial service was held graveside in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, on May 9.
Nancy Carpenter McFarland
Nancy was employed as a Consumables Manufacturing Planner at the Dade Behring Glasgow site. She enjoyed doing crossstitching, reading and cruising. Nancy was also an avid NASCAR/Rusty Wallace fan.
She is survived by her husband, John; her daughter, Kimberly Emerson Taylor, of Middletown; her parents, John and Louise Carpenter, of Middletown; and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Services were held on May 7, at the Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, Middletown. Interment was in the Townsend Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions to the Middletown Relay for Life, "Basket Case Walkers for Kim Taylor" c/o the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Ste 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Carl H. Boney, Sr.
Carl was born and raised in Ivanhoe, N.C., son of the late Ernest and Isabel Boney and had made Delaware his home for over 40 years. Carl served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean Crisis, where he was stationed in Germany. Carl worked for Conrail (formerly Pennsylvania Railroad) as a freight conductor for 33 years, retiring in 1996. Carl was a member of United Transportation Workers (UTW) and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, crossword puzzles, working on lawn mowers, reading his Bible, and spoiling his grandchildren.
Carl was a family man who will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 42 years, Jean Boney; his family, including son, Carl H. Boney, Jr., and his wife, Nanette, of Wilmington; daughters, Diane Owings, and her husband, Timothy, of Harriman, Tenn., and Darlene M. Deel, and her husband, Charles, of Newark; grandson, Lonnie R. Hash, Jr., who Carl was blessed in raising as one of his own; brother, Lester Boney, of Townsend; and sisters, Lola Transue, of New Castle, Shirley Dyson, of Aston, Pa., Priscella Baker, of Claymont and Jeanette Dale, of Wilmington. Carl was pop-pop to 10 very special grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to Carl's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 11, at Beeson Memorial Services, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Fox Run (453-1900), from 6 to 9 p.m. His funeral service will be at the funeral home on Thursday, May 12, at 10 a.m., officiated by the Rev Larry Dyson. Interment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear immediately following with military honors.
Carl loved all types of flowers and they will be appreciated, or donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.
Matthew Clark Sheats
Mr. Sheats was born on Nov. 4, 1982, in Newark
He was a graduate of Middletown High School.
A utilities contractor by profession, he was employed with Kershaw Construction in New Castle.
Mr. Sheats enjoyed all types of sports throughout his life and was a great fan of the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed fishing, weight-lifting and playing video games. A devoted father to his beloved son, Mr. Sheats deeply loved his family. He had many close friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Amy Marie Sheats; and his paternal grandmother, Rachel V. Sheats.
He is survived by a son, Matthew Clark Sheats Jr. of New Castle; his mother, Sandra K. Cecil Sheats of Middletown; his father, Michael Clark Sheats of Newark; a sister, Kelly Sheats of Middletown; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Ila Cecil of Odessa; his paternal grandfather, David A. Sheats of Melbourne, Fla.; and his son s mother, Brandi Hitchens of New Castle.
Services were held on May 7 at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, New Castle.
Burial was in Townsend Cemetery.
Florence Mae Cole
She was born on June 16, 1921, daughter of the late, David L. and Martha Mattie Jewell.
Mrs. Cole was a member of the Middletown Baptist Church, where she served as a greeter and also was a past treasurer for the church.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard E. Cole, in 1995; and two brothers, George Jewell and Walter Jewell.
She is survived by three stepdaughters and three stepsons-in-law, Darlene and Walter Burris, with whom she lived in Townsend, and Helen and Charles Thompson and Jean and Floyd Guessford, all of Smyrna; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including her special granddaughter who helped care for her, Kristen Guessford of Townsend.
Services were held on May 5 at the Middletown Baptist Church.
Burial was in the Forest Cemetery in Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Middletown Baptist Church, 419 Armstrong Corner Road, Middletown, DE 19709.
Merrill S. Frock
Mr. Frock was born on Aug. 14, 1926, in Phoenixville, Pa., son of the late Joseph and Cynthia Traister Frock.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Frock retired after 31 years of service from Chrysler Corp., Newark,
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Baker.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Annie Martha Frock; a daughter, Patricia Stewart of Claymont; three grandchildren, Charles Baker and Julie Paulino, both of Townsend, and John Baker of Smyrna; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Grace Miller of North East, Md.
Services were held on May 9 at Hicks Home for Funerals, Elkton.
Burial was in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle.
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