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.
John Joseph “Jack” McDonough, 64, of Dover, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in his home.
Mr. McDonough was born July 24, 1943, in Kearny, N.J., son of the late John and Ann Dillon McDonough
He lived in North Arlington, Woodbridge and Iselin, N.J., before moving to Dover in March.
He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Mr. McDonough was a loving husband, dad and grandfather.
He enjoyed woodworking and pro football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.
Mr. McDonough was a member of American Legion Posts No. 40 and 8. He also was a member of the American Legion Post No. 471, Iselin; American Legion Post No. 87, Woodbridge; and the American Legion Post No. 102, Linden, N.J. He was past commander of the Middlesex County, N.J., American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cheryle Glinowiecki McDonough; a son, Sean P. McDonough of Perth Amboy, N.J.; a daughter and son-in-law, Meghan S. and Scott Schoemer Laurence Harbor, N.J.; and his grandchildren, Scott W. Schoemer Jr., Savannah R. Schoemer and a grandchild due in November.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements are by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Ida Virginia McGinnes
Celebration of Life services for Ida Virginia McGinnes, 87, of Dover, were held Monday, May 5, in the Trader Funeral Home, Dover. Mrs. McGinnes died Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Mallard Bay Health Care Nursing Center, Cambridge, Md.
Mrs. McGinnes was born Aug. 14, 1920, daughter of the late J. Edward and Laura R. Bassford Weaver.
Mrs. McGinnes was the last of 15 children in her family.
She was a homemaker who had lived in Dover her entire life. She enjoyed playing cards and playing the Delaware lottery.
Mrs. McGinnes was preceded in death by her husband, Harry D. McGinnes, in May 2007; a daughter, Florence Galloway, in 2000; and a stepdaughter, Harriet Rench, in March 2008.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry Allen McGinnes of Cambridge, Richard Fierstein of Huntingtown, Md., and Albert Fierstein of Frederick, Md.; a stepson, Harry D. McGinnes of Crestview, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Florence Eckeard of Kenton, Jane Fierstein of Huntingtown and Sandra Burr of Keysville, Va.; 18 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Charlene Missler
Charlene Missler, 72, of Dover, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mrs. Missler was born June 27, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, daughter of the late Clark and Virginia Campbell Forge.
She enjoyed life as a homemaker.
Mrs. Missler enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching game shows and was a sports enthusiast, especially Nascar. Her early hobbies included activities with the American Legion Auxiliary, Jobe’s Daughters and cake decorating.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Terry Missler; four children and the spouses of two, Cindy and Hartnett of Dover, Terry Missler of Seattle, Chuck Missler of Seattle and Kimberly and Wayne Luciano of Sandtown; a sister, Patti Perkins of Startup, Wash.; two grandchildren, Joshua Hartnett of Marydel and Crystal Miles and her husband J.R. of Dover; and a great-granddaughter, Haley Jo Miles of Dover.
Mrs. Missler’s wishes were to be cremated and her family will be celebrating her life privately.
Arrangements were by Pippin Funeral Home, Wyoming.
Lt. Col. Fred W. O’Nions, USAF (Ret.)
Fred W. O’Nions, 75, of Dover, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Harry and Gladys Davies O’Nions.
He graduated in 1954 from the University of Pittsburgh where he was enrolled in the R.O.T.C. program. While in college he was a member of the swimming and diving teams and was selected as an All-American.
Upon graduation he entered the U.S. Air Force and served as a navigator. Some of his achievements included the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight on two occasions and the Distinguished Flying Cross. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, he retired from the service in 1974 with more than 20 years of active duty.
Upon his retirement he served with the Capital School District as instructor of the R.O.T.C. program.
Mr. O’Nions was a member of the Military Officers Association, the Air Force Association, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and the Delaware Economic Council.
In his quieter moments he enjoyed being with his family and friends along with fishing, camping, sailing and cooking.
He will be greatly missed by those whose lives he touched.
Mr. O’Nions is survived by his wife, Valerie J. O’Nions of Dover; his son, David F. O’Nions of Wilmington; a stepdaughter, Theresa J. Homlish and her husband Michael of Newark; two stepsons, Robert T. Jeffries of Greenwood and Philip C. Jeffries of Dover; his sister, Margaret Krey of Westminster, Md.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to military services and burial at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16 at Arlington Va. National Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Dover.
Naomi D. Reed
Funeral services for Naomi D. Reed, 86, of Dover, were held Monday, May 5, in Torbert Funeral Chapel South, Dover. Mrs. Reed died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mrs. Reed was born June 25, 1921, in Smyrna, daughter of the late Olin Bryan Davis and Hallie E. Newton Davis.
She was the owner/operator of Doris’s Beauty Shop on State Street in Dover for many years, retiring in 1987. After her retirement, she worked part time in the Sears department store office.
Mrs. Reed was a member of the Delaware Hairdressers Association and was at one time its president.
She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and word jumbles. She was a big sports fan. She loved all Philadelphia sports teams and the Washington Redskins, and enjoyed watching Nascar.
Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband of 66 years, Nelson B. Reed of Dover; two sons, Nelson Brian Reed of Felton and Ronald D. Reed of Hartly; three daughters, Deborah Archambault, Sandra Reed and Terri Hunter, all of Dover; her brother, William Davis of Cheswold; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Gisela B. Reynolds, 75, of Dover, will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus St., Dover, where friends may call starting at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Mrs. Reynolds died Friday, May 2, 2008, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Mrs. Reynolds was born Aug. 25, 1932, in Liegnitz, Germany, daughter of the late Otto and Gertrud Lebefromm.
She was a homemaker and an avid bowler.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by her husband, Weldon B. Reynolds Jr. of Dover; a son, James H. Reynolds and his wife Sonie of Hartsella, Ala.; a daughter, Susan G. Holliday and her husband Charles of Frederica; a brother, Horst Lebefromm and his wife Margot of Germany; a sister-in-law, Ilse Lebefromm of Germany; four granddaughters; and one great-grandson.
Mollie Rodbell, 86, of Dover died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover.
Ms. Rodbell was born June 12, 1921, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Isaac and Lottie Argo Rodbell.
She enjoyed baking, cooking, cleaning and taking care of animals.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Helyne Rodbell, Ada Rodbell and Pearl Singleton; and a brother, Wesley Rodbell.
Ms. Rodbell is survived by three nephews, Leroy Singleton and his wife, Lynne, of Dover, Charles Singleton and his wife, Tracey, of Florida, and David Singleton of Dover; her caregiver and best friend, Marge Hufford and her husband, Bruce, of Dover, and her loving companions Topsy, Cookie and Snooky.
Interment of cremains will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
