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Adeline Spittel Laumann, 86
SEAFORD - Adeline Spittel Laumann of Seaford died of congestive heart failure Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 86.
Mrs. Laumann was born in Baltimore, daughter of the late Henry W. and Virginia Joner Spittel.
She had been a cafeteria manager in the Baltimore County, Md., schools, retiring in 1973 after 22 years of service.
Mrs. Laumann was a member of the Rehoboth Beach Senior Center.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas B. Laumann, in 1992.
She is survived by a son, Dennis H. Dinneen of Seaford; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Dinneen of Seaford.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.
Hattie M. Robinson, 67
DOVER - Hattie M. Robinson of Dover died of complications of cancer Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, in the University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore. She was 67.
Mrs. Robinson was born April 30, 1935, in Middleford, near Seaford, daughter of the late Horace and Susie Carrey Clark.
She worked in the Smyrna area as a professional seamstress for many years and most recently worked as a food demonstrator for Sam's Club in Dover.
Mrs. Robinson enjoyed selling Mary Kay products, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Durham.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Robinson; two sons, Ronald A. Durham of Smyrna and David Durham of Kenton; a daughter, April Durham of New Castle; two sisters, Doris Williams of Leesburg, Fla., and Erma Jackson of Frederica; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Durham, Brian Wolfe, Ashley Wolfe, Madison Durham and Tiffany Gott; and a great-grandson, Adam.
Services will be noon Wednesday in the Smyrna Wesleyan Church, 433 W. Commerce St., Smyrna, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation, PO Box 799044, Dallas TX 75379-9044.
Arrangements by Faries Funeral Directors Inc., Smyrna.
Claire M. Satrape, 78
DOVER - Claire M. Satrape of Dover died of heart failure Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, in her home, surrounded by her family. She was 78.
Mrs. Satrape was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Grand-Mere, Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Henri and Emma Marcotte Sansfacon.
Her sunny outlook and intelligence helped her achieve a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Laval University.
She had worked as a registered nurse until her marriage in 1958 to Paul Satrape, at which time the couple moved to Dover. She then gave herself generously in the service of life, heroically giving birth to six children in nine years.
Mrs. Satrape exemplified patience, humility, fairness, thoughtfulness, courage, hard work, faith, hope and, above all, charity. She shared her love of the natural law by promoting breast-feeding, natural family planning, natural childbirth, alternative medicine, reduction of waste through recycling and organic gardening, and showed a respect for all of God's creation, especially human life from conception to death.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, John L. Satrape; and two brothers, Jean Sansfacon and Andre Sansfacon.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a three daughters and a two sons-in-law, Lilian M. and Allison Rogers and Annette C. Satrape, all of Dover, and Evelyn and Art Webster of Guam; two sons, Henry B. Satrape and Philip L. Satrape, both of Dover; nine grandchildren, Ephraim, Emma Louise, Corinne, Monica, Vivian, Austin, Alden, Sylvia and Lyndsie; and two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bernard and Jacqueline Sansfacon and Jacques and Jacqueline Sansfacon, all of Canada.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Cross Church, South State Street, Dover.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dover.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County, 1991 S. State St., Dover, DE 19901.
Wilson Oliver Smith, 90
GOLDSBORO, Md. - Wilson Oliver Smith of Goldsboro died of complications of liver cancer Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in his home. He was 90.
Mr. Smith was born Oct. 6, 1912, near Greensboro, son of the late Fletcher and Florence Wooleyhand Smith.
He was a lifetime resident of the area.
Mr. Smith was educated in the Bridgetown one-room schoolhouse.
He was a grain and dairy farmer in the Goldsboro area for many years.
He married Dempsey Kinnamon Dec. 17, 1936; they had recently celebrated their 66th anniversary.
Mr. Smith was a member of the Trinity United Method Church of Goldsboro.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Louise Meredith of Wilmington, Del.; two nephews, J.C. Kinnamon III of Trenton, N.J., and Wayne Glendale Kinnamon of Wilmington; a niece, Ginger Kinnamon Wilkins of Hurst, Texas; and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Greensboro Cemetery, Greensboro.
Arrangements by Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home P.A.
Maxine P. Riley, 77
LEWES - Maxine P. Riley of Lewes died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, in Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewes. She was 77.
Mrs. Riley was born in Swanton, Md., daughter of the late John Quincy Adams Gaster and Elsie Broadwater Gaster.
She was formerly employed by the Social Security Administration in Baltimore as a manager.
Mrs. Riley was a member of Lewes Presbyterian Church, Lewes Senior Center and Woodlawn Chapter 101, O.E.S. in Woodlawn, Md.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Riley Sr., in 1984; and two sisters, Anna Ruby and Ethel Smith of Pittsburgh.
She is survived by a daughter, Barbara Koch of Sugarloaf, Pa.; a stepson, James B. Riley Jr. of Columbia, Md.; four sisters, Freda Wilson of Bakersfield, Calif., Virgie Nicoletos of Lewes, Dorcas Louie and Betty J. Louie, both of Oakland, Md.; a brother, John Q. Gaster of Plainfield, N.J.; two granddaughters, Beckie Hazzard and Karen Gibbons; three step-grandsons; and two great-grandsons.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes. The Rev. Harry Hughes will officiate.
Instead of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lewes Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 612, Lewes, DE; or to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
William E. 'Duke' Bauer Sr., 74
MARYDEL, Md. - William E. "Duke" Bauer Sr. of Marydel, formerly of Baltimore, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003. He was 74.
He is survived by his wife Donna M. (Hulin) Bauer; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jackie L. and Stephen McKenzie, Cheryl Ann and Telford Hyatt and Sandy J. Bauer; a son, William E. Bauer Jr.; a sister, Jenny Retzler; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were in Fink Funeral Home, P.A., 426 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie.
Burial was in Loudon Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 43026, Baltimore, MD 21236.
Sewell C. Biggs, 88
GREENVIILE - Sewell C. Biggs of Greenville died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, in St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton, N.J. He was 88.
Mr. Biggs was born Nov. 2, 1914, in Middletown, son of the late J. Frank and Emma L. Briggs.
He graduated from Wilmington Friends School, the University of Delaware and the University of Virginia Law School. He was a member of the Virginia Bar Association. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
In 1937, Mr. Biggs embarked on a trip around the world that would have a profound and enduring impact on the remainder of his life. His fascination with the opportunity of visiting foreign countries, studying their art and architecture and meeting their people eventually translated into an effort to improve international understanding through a people-to-people concept, by sponsoring foreign students for a one-year scholarship at the University of Delaware.
Traveling almost became an obsession with Mr. Biggs, who visited practically every corner of the world. In the 1950s while visiting Czechoslovakia, his guide, a young sculpture student, defected from a Russian ship some five years later and found Mr. Biggs a willing sponsor for his becoming an American citizen. This man now pursues a successful career as a sculptor in New York City.
Mr. Biggs took an active interest in art conservation and preservation. He instigated and chaired the building committee for a major restoration of Old St. Anne's Church in Middletown to its original 1768 appearance.
Mr. Biggs served on the boards of the Historical Society of Delaware, Delaware Art Museum, Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion, Wilmington Grand Opera House (during the time of its restoration), Delaware State Arts Council, State Building and Grounds Committee and as a vestryman and warden of St. Anne's Church in Middletown. In 1979, Gov. Pierre S. du Pont IV awarded him The Order of the First State in recognition of "Meritorious Service." In 1995, the Art Educators of Delaware prescribed him with their Certificate of Excellence and Support of Education in the Visual Arts. In 1998, Mr. Biggs established the Sewell C. Biggs chair in American Art at the University of Delaware.
In 1989, through the guidance of Elise W. du Pont and Sen. Nancy W. Cook, D-Kenton, an agreement was signed between Mr. Biggs and the state of Delaware, creating the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover to house Mr. Biggs' collection of Delaware and Delaware Valley fine and decorative Arts. The Biggs Museum opened to the public in September 1998 and now exhibits approximately 500 works. Tens of thousands of young people and adults have enjoyed and learned from the collection, and from the museum's special exhibitions and programs. The two-volume book, "The Sewell C. Biggs Collection: A Catalogue," was published last month and illustrates the paintings, sculpture, furniture, silver and other antique objects acquired by Mr. Biggs in more than 60 years of collecting.
In November 2002, the Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau gave Mr. Biggs its annual Tourism Award, which recognized his leadership for the museum in attracting visitors to the area. At the time of his death, he was on his way to the antique shows and Americana auctions in New York to search for appropriate objects to add to his collection. Museum trustee John Dunlap said, "He clearly was a man with a wonderful vision and he made it come true. I think he, too, wanted to see the Biggs Museum move forward, get bigger and better, with a large space so more people can appreciate his marvelous collection. Hopefully we can make this happen as a tribute to him. To find individuals in today's American society who are so willing to be supportive of the arts, so willing to spend their own money to bring those arts to communities like Dover, is difficult, to say the least. Sewell brought all that and more to Dover and to Delaware."
He is survived by a brother, Franklin B. Biggs of Odessa.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Christ Church, Christiana Hundred, Greenville.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the Preservation Delaware, The Historical Society of Delaware, Christ Church Christiana Hundred or the Sewell C. Biggs Museum.
Arrangements by Daniels and Hutchison Funeral Home, Middletown.
Ronald Martin Molock, 64
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Ronald Martin Molock of Cambridge died Sunday, April 20, 2003, in his home. He was 64.
Mr. Molock was born Dec. 30, 1938, son of the late Gertrude Stafford Spicer and Herbert Eldridge Molock.
He was educated in the Dorchester County school system.
Mr. Molock was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1958.
Truck driving was his lifetime career for more than 40 years. He was employed by D.O.S. Transportation Inc. until his health failed.
Mr. Molock was a member of the Anointed One Ministries Church on Muir Street. He also was a former member of The Sensational Royal Lights and a dedicated member of the Slow Strokers Auto Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, the Rev. Charles and Grace Molock; and his maternal grandparents, Mary and Cyress.
He is survived by seven daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl and Don Perry, Debra Demby, Rhonda Kane and Rasheka Molock, all of Cambridge, Sheila Greene of Harrington, Del., Anika Jenkins of Baltimore and Shonda Jenkins of Wilmington, Del.; three sons, Ronald Molock Jr. and Mark Molock, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Aaron Johnson of Cambridge; a close friend, Christine Sharp of Cambridge; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia Molock and Francine Molock, both of Cambridge; three uncles and two aunts by marriage, Nelson Stafford of Cambridge, Guzelous and Inez Molock of Wilmington and Norris and Semona Molock of Philadelphia; two aunts and two uncles by marriage, Thorris and Sam Brown of Lincoln, Del., and Clarice and Paul Welborn of Thomasville, N.C.; three nephews; a host of cousins, including a cousin he loved like a sister, Gloria Molock of Cambridge; a host of other relatives; and a host of friends, including special friends Leroy Sharp, Vanessa Sharp and Fredrick Elliott, all of Cambridge, and Mary Thompson of Seaford, Del.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Cambridge, where friends may call two hours earlier.
James Edward 'Jimmy' Moody, 45
CHESTERTOWN, Md. - James Edward "Jimmy" Moody of Chestertown died Saturday, April 19, 2003, in University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore. He was 45.
Mr. Moody was born in Kent County, son of Elbert Moody Jr. and Frances Kellum.
He graduated from Kent County High School in 1976.
Mr. Moody was employed by Allen Foods Inc. and later worked at Con Agra Poultry Co. until his illness.
He enjoyed painting and did other handy work for his family and friends. His other hobbies included fishing, crabbing and music, and he was a dancer at heart.
Mr. Moody joined Janes United Methodist Church at an early age.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and George Cann Sr. and Elbert Moody Sr.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Joyce Moody of Chestertown; grandmother, Rachel Moody of Coleman; five brothers, Leroy Moody of Wilmington, Del., Tyrone Moody, Derrick Moody and Terrence Moody, all of Chestertown, and Larry Moody of Newark, Del.; three sisters, Eve Demby and Mayo Brown, both of Havre De Grace, and Joivette Moody of Chestertown; two sisters-in-law, Joanne Moody of Wilmington and Joyce Moody of Chestertown; and a godson, Michael Durr of Chestertown.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Janes United Methodist Church in Chestertown.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the church, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Gonzalee Matthews will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Arrangements by Walley Funeral Services, Chestertown.
Howard Philip Nygood, 76
GEORGETOWN - Howard Philip Nygood of Georgetown died of natural causes Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Harrison House Residence, Georgetown. He was 76.
Mr. Nygood was born May 17, 1926, in New York, son of the late Harriet and Samuel Nygood.
He grew up in Mamaroneck, N.Y., where he became an Eagle Scout and played in the high school band.
While in high school he worked for Harry Hartnett, professional dog show handler, and, after graduation, decided to make dog-handling his lifelong career. As an American Kennel Club licensed handler, he showed all breeds to many wins and Bests-in-Show. He also was a successful breeder of poodles, dachshunds and Basset hounds. He was a member of the Professional Handlers Association, Mispillion Kennel Club and Morris and Essex Kennel Club, a founding member of Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club and a life member of Newtown (Conn.) Kennel Club. In February 2003, he attended his 60th consecutive Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He had the respect of his colleagues as an honest, ethical and caring person who put the well-being of the dogs in his care above all else.
Mr. Nygood loved fishing, and many citations for record catches hang at his home. He was a dedicated environmentalist and loved grand opera. "He was a verray, parfit, gentil knyght."
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Blackie, of near Georgetown; a sister, Jane Plum of Normal, Ill.; two cousins; his dogs K, Jenny, Polly, Dusty, Schport, Buca, Lulu and Missy; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Til and Skipper Purnell; and a host of friends.
There will be no services.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the AKC/Canine Health Foundation, 251 W. Garfield Ave., Suite 160, Aurora, OH 44202; or to Take The Lead, PO Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601; or to the Delaware Branch, Nature Conservancy, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1107, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Arrangements by Short Funeral Services Inc., Georgetown.
Charlotte Ann Smith, 78
HARRINGTON - Charlotte Ann Smith of Harrington, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Friday April 18, 2003. She was 78.
Mrs. Smith was born May 23, 1924, in Harrington, daughter of the late Irma and John Travis.
She received her early education at Pierre S. du Pont School.
Mrs. Smith was employed by the Murdick Family of New York as a domestic worker for 45 years.
She moved back to Harrington two years ago, where she became a member of the Harrington Senior Center.
During her retirement years she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Smith; a daughter, Pricilla Smith; a brother, Howard Travis; and a sister, Grace Stewart.
She is survived by a brother, Norman Travis of Milton; a sister, Anna Mae Curry of Harrington; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Travis of Milton and Louise Smith of Harrington; a brother-in-law, Alfred Smith Sr. of Harrington; the Murdick Family of New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan United Methodist Church, West Street, Harrington, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Williamsville Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.
Rebecca E. Battersby, 31
DAGSBORO - Rebecca E. Battersby of Dagsboro died Monday, April 23, 2001, in the home of her mother, Beverly J. Battersby in Dagsboro, with whom she lived. She was 31.
Ms. Battersby was born April 25, 1969, in Lewes, daughter of Beverly J. Battersby of Dagsboro and Harvey R. Battersby of Millsboro.
She had been a licensed day care teacher in both North Carolina and Delaware.
Ms. Battersby attended Millville Methodist and Grace United Methodist Church, where she sang in the chorus. She was a believer in the Lord and acted on those beliefs.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her stepfather, Ruley F. Banks Jr. of Dagsboro; two sisters, Jayne Bettersby of Millsboro and Deborah Horne of Greensboro, N.C.; and a maternal grandmother, Jayne K. Peters of Milford.
Service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro. The Rev. Harvey Sturgis and the Rev. Danese Collins will officiate.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the Rebecca Battersby Fund, c/o The Millville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1179, Millville, DE 19967.
Norma L. Curry Benson, 71
FELTON - Norma L. Curry Benson of Felton died Sunday, April 22, 2001, in her home. She was 71.
Mrs. Benson was born Jan. 1, 1930, in Milford, daughter of the late Russell L. Curry Sr. and Kilda Brandy Curry.
She was a homemaker, but for many years she worked for the Derrickson family of Dover.
Mrs. Benson was a member of Mount Carmel Church of the Living God for more than 40 years, later attending Redemption Church of the Living God under Bishop Leroy Washington. She was mother of the church and member of the GAVW Club, Charity Club, Helping Hand Club and pastor's aide.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Benson, in 2000.
She is survived by two sons, Eric V. Curry Sr. of Dover and Elder Gilbert L. Benson, and his wife, Barbara, of Felton; a daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie L. and Raymond Baynard of Dover; two godchildren, Marian Dunson of Star Hill and Lori Ann Heath of Wilmington; a brother, Russell L. Curry Jr. of Wilmington; two aunts, Marie Curry Showell of Milford and Dorothy Brady Cooper of Dover; nine grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Redemption Church of the Living God, 3950 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, where friends may call two hours prior to the service.
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Garden, Dover.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Milford.
Sedonia Cynitha 'Donney' Boone, 65
LAUREL - Sedonia Cynitha "Donney" Boone of Laurel died Thursday, April 19, 2001, in Troschelhammer, Germany. She was 65.
Mrs. Boone was born Nov. 21, 1935, daughter of the late Yancey Stewart and Harry Crockett.
She had her formal education in the public schools of Laurel.
She worked at Campbell Soup Co. for many years. She also was a CNA for many years, loving and caring for the elderly.
Mrs. Boone was a loving and faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was a helper and a friend to all who knew her. There was never a time when she didn't help someone or offer a smile.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Boone Sr.; and a sister, Connie Elzey.
She is survived by three children, Harry Crockett and Floyd Boone Jr. of Salisbury, Md., and Sharon Clarke of Germany; a daughter-in-law, Norma Crockett of Salisbury; two sisters, Corriane Wade of Connecticut and Barbara Glenn of Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Stanley White of Korea, Stephanie and Sheldon Clarke of Germany and Tre' Boone of Charlotte, N.C.; three loving cousins, Zelline Dawson and Etta Walker of Salisbury and Garland Walker of Philadelphia; an uncle, Kermit Cottman of Princess Anne, Md.,; an aunt, Gertrude Demby of Philadelphia; and a host of other cousins, friends and relatives.
Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Mill Memorial Baptist Church, Salisbury, where friends may call two hours prior to the service.
Burial will be in Green Acres Memorial Park in Salisbury.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home in Salisbury.
James R. Chinault 80
FAIRLEE, Md. - James R. Chinault of Fairlee, formerly of Pasadena, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, in Kent & Queen Anne's Hospital, Chestertown. He was 80.
Mr. Chinault was born May 10, 1920, in Clarksburg, W. Va., son of the late James L. and Willie Sue Linkous Chinault.
He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II.
He worked as a machinist for 15 years for Bethlehem Steel, retiring in 1982.
Mr. Chinault was a member of Chester Lodge 115 and a life member of American Legion Post 36, both of Chestertown.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn V. Sexton Chinault, in 1994.
He is survived by two daughters, Linda McCormick of Pasadena and Patricia Lou Robinson of St. Augustine, Fla.; a son, Ray Daniel Chinault of Tampa Fla.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Steaks, 118 W. Cross St., Galena.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Dale Brown of Fairlee United Methodist Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Old St. Paul's Cemetery.
