Delaware Obituary Collection
(Obits and death notices from Various Funeral Homes in Delaware [with many Maryland obits that are associated with Delaware]).
Many obituaries from Dover and Rehoboth Beach.
Memorial services for Kayla Renee Keyser, 5, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 350 McKee Road, Dover. Kayla died suddenly Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Kayla was born Aug. 18, 1998, in Dover, daughter of Steven B. and Cami M. Keyser.
She attended North Dover Elementary School for kindergarten and would have started first grade this year.
Kayla enjoyed people and was not scared of anything. She was a loving child who would play with kittens, ladybugs and lightning bugs. She enjoyed going for walks at Fiddler’s Creek with her Aunt Lynda and Grandpa Keyser, riding her bike with her sister, Ashlee, going to the grocery store with Pop-Pop, planting flowers with Mom-Mom, playing with her friends, and watching Animal Planet on television.
Kayla also loved helping with the babies at daycare, especially Sarah. She was an outgoing and spontaneous child who was full of love and made everyone smile. Kayla will be a blessing to God but will be truly missed and loved by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents; and recently by the family dog, Trixie, whom she loved and missed very much.
In addition to her parents, Kayla is survived by two older brothers, Phillip and William; her twin sister, Ashlee; her maternal grandparents, Michael L. Arthur and Donna M. Arthur; her paternal grandparents, Bruce P. and Phyllis J. Keyser; six aunts and uncles, Lynda and Kathleen Keyser of Dover, Peter and Karina Keyser of McLean, Va., and Michael and Michelle Arthur of Dover; and two cousins, Tristan and Caden Arthur.
Instead of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club (NOMOTC), P.O. Box 700860, Plymouth, MI 48170-0955. Please put “In memory of Kayla Keyser” on the check memo line.
Arrangements were by Trader Funeral Home, Dover.
Brianna Althea Elizabeth Mallory
Services for Brianna Althea Elizabeth Mallory, 3, will be held at noon Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Calvary Baptist Church, Queen and Fulton streets, Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier. Brianna died Thursday, August 5, 2004.
Brianna was born Dec. 18, 2000, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. daughter of Bruce Edwin and Barbara Louise Mallory of Dover
Like Jesus, Brianna worked in her special ministry here on earth, for three years. She taught us that no matter what we are going through, we should always “Give God the Praise!” She touched many lives in her family, her church, hospital communities and persons throughout the United States and the world via her website, www.caringbridge.org/de/briannamallory, and personal affiliations.
She was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, a rare blood disease, on April 21, 2003. She received treatment at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital in Wilmington and at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. While hospitalized for several months during the past year, Brianna learned to count to 20, spell her name, ride a bike, put together 100-piece puzzles, operate a computer and witness to others about Jesus.
She was truly a little angel and handled much more treatment than one so little should ever have to endure.
She loved to praise dance, sing, smile and talk. She also enjoyed reading. Brianna would take a book, turn each page and begin speaking just like she was actually reading the words. Everyone said that she appeared older than her given age because of her ability to form complex sentences and reply to any questions. She was a very active and joyful girl. Her bright spirit kept everyone she met encouraged.
In addition to her parents, Brianna is survived by her caring grandmother, Edna Mallory; three brothers, Maurice Reaves, Delshun Turner and Bruce Mallory II; four sisters, Patrice Davis, Ebony Smith, Gabrielle Mallory and Samantha Mallory; a sister-in-law, Donna Turner; a brother-in-law, Reggie Davis; two nieces; six nephews; her grand godparents, Dolly and Paul Ayers; her godparents, Robert McPhatter and Wanda Davis; 10 aunts; six uncles; her best friends and cousins, Tyree Wayman and Ethel Donaldson; the medical staff of 3-A at Alfred I duPont Hospital and special friends, Leah, Bridget, Roderick “Deuce,” Lizzie, Andrč, Varvara, Frannie and all the children of 3-A.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Delaware Chapter, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 209, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Arrangements were by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.
Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
Solomon Markowitz
Graveside services for Solomon Markowitz, 86, of Felton were held Sunday, Aug. 8, at Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Mr. Markowitz died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at Christiana Care-Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington.
Mr. Markowitz graduated from the University of Delaware and was a highly valued elementary school administrator. He loved learning and discussing various points of view on many topics.
Having been raised on a farm, he had a great love for farming and growing flowers his entire life and was very generous with the fruits of his labor.
Mr. Markowitz loved playing golf and had friends at the Shawnee Country Club. He also enjoyed nature and activities with his daughters.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ben and Isaac Markowitz.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Markowitz; three children, Marian Lieberman, Faye Markowitz and Phyllis Brenner; and a sister, Freda Mesibov.
Master Sgt. Warren ‘WK’ Nelson, USAF (Ret.)
Private services will be held for Warren “WK” Nelson, 76, of Dover. Mr. Nelson died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at his home.
Mr. Nelson was born in Jersey City, N.J., son of the late Gustaf and Bessie E. Crouthers Nelson.
He moved to Dover in 1958, after marrying his wife in 1956. Mr. Nelson served as a master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and was a veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1967.
After his military retirement, he worked for more than five years with the state of Delaware highway department.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed model railroading and extensive travel throughout the United States and Japan.
Mr. Nelson was a member of the American Legion Walter L. Fox Post 2 in Dover and the 5th Air Force Nagoya/Komaki Reunion Association.
He is survived by his wife, Shigeyo “Janie” Isono Nelson; a son, Kevin C. Nelson of Brooklyn, Conn.; a sister, Peggy M. Bancker of Atlanta, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Kyle C. Nelson and Alexander C. Nelson, both of Brooklyn.
Arrangements were by the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, Inc., Dover.
Evelyn G. Baumgart
Funeral services for Evelyn G. Baumgart, 85, of Dover will be held at noon Wednesday, June 16, at the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover, where friends may call one hour before.
Mrs. Baumgart died Saturday, June 12, 2004, in the Silver Lake Center, Dover.
Mrs. Baumgart was born in Vineland, N.J., daughter of the late Ethel Smith.
She had moved from New Jersey to Southampton, Pa., before to moving to Dover in 1950. She had worked as a beautician in her formative years and later worked in sales at Boaman's Gift Shop, formerly on Loockerman Street, until her retirement in 1984.
Mrs. Baumgart was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling with her husband throughout the country and in her quieter moments enjoyed playing the organ, sewing quilts and cross-stitch.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1999.
Mrs. Baumgart is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Jean B. and Allan Peters and Joan B. and Wayne Davis, all of Dover; four grandchildren and the wives of two, Gregory and Dianne Bryan of Middletown, Andrew Bryan of Dover, Michael and Andrea Peters of Annapolis, Md., and Bradley Peters of Annapolis; and seven great-grandchildren, Brandon and Lauren Peters of Annapolis, Sheridan and Mackenzie Bryan of Dover and Jason, Kyle and Seth Bryan of Middletown.
Entombment will be private.
Paul M. Burke
Graveside services for Paul M. Burke, 70, of Dover were held Thursday, June 10, at Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Mr. Burke died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore.
Mr. Burke was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Lee County, Va., son of the late Ezra T. and Maggie Neal Burke.
He had lived in Dover where he worked as a welder and mechanic for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Madge Minor.
He is survived by two brothers and their wives, Marshel and Sylvia Burke of Kingsport, Tenn., and Amos and Peggy Burke of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several devoted nieces and nephews.
Robert Creed
Funeral services for Robert Creed, 68, of Felton will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro. Mr. Creed Saturday, June 12, 2004, while at home.
Mr. Creed was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Califon, N.J., to Anna Mae Hartley Creed of Millsboro and the late Alfred T. Creed.
He served in the U. S. Navy from 1955 to 1959, then worked as a cattle feeder for King Cole Ranch, retiring in 1997 after 25 years service.
Mr. Creed enjoyed NASCAR racing and Dale Earnhardt was his favorite driver. He enjoyed working on farms, fishing, antique cars, motorcycle riding and cutting grass, all of which allowed him to enjoy the outdoors. His dog Penny was always with him and his pride and joy was his 1985 black pickup truck.
He loved being with his family and friends for gatherings and seeing them as often as he could.
In addition to his father, Mr. Creed was preceded in death by a brother, James Creed of Felton.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Virginia Travis Creed of Felton; his mother-in-law, Ann Travis of Felton; three sons and the wives of two, Robert Creed Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, Richard and Romane Creed of Millsboro and Albert and Sharon Creed of Galena, Md.; and two daughters and their husbands, Virginia and William Lewis of Mulberry, Fla., and Jeannie and Paul Moore of Delmar.
Mr. Creed also is survived by three brothers, Alfred Creed of Millsboro, David Creed of Seattle, Wash., and John Creed of Harrington; five sisters, Anna Voss, Dorothy Pollard, Lois Creed and Frances Buckle from the Delaware and Maryland area and Martha Wells of Tampa, Fla.
Also surviving him are nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren; his special in-laws Pat, Jack and Buck; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are by the Torbert Funeral Chapels, Dover.
Lennie Jane Testerman Fecondo
Private services were held recently for Lennie Jane Testerman Fecondo, 84, of Dover. Mrs. Fecondo died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at Chestertown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Chestertown, Md.
Mrs. Fecondo was born April 9, 1920, in Kyles Ford, Tenn., daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Daisy Mae Livesay Testerman.
She spent her youth in Princess Anne, Md., and later moved to Wilmington. She married Alfred John Fecondo in 1946, spending the next 36 years in West Grove, Pa., where she worked as a school aide with the Avon Grove School District.
Mrs. Fecondo lived in Salisbury, Md., following her husband’s death in 1982, and moved to Dover in the mid-1990s.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Fecondo of Dover and Sharon Fecondo Field of Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Lucille Sagle of Tacoma, Wash.; and two granddaughters, Elisabeth Field and Cristina Field, both of Alexandria.
Arrangements were by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown.
