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Frank Bolognini, 82
DOVER - Frank Bolognini of Dover died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in Christina Hospital Wilmington. He was 82.
Mr. Bolognini was born Jan. 23, 1920, in Italy.
He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He worked for Kraft Foods/General Foods for 37 years in the maintenance dept.
He loved music and played the mandolin.
He is survived by two sons, Lenny B. Bolognini and his friend, Kathy, of Magnolia; and Nathan B. Bolognini of New Jersey; a daughter, Cathy B. Bolognini of New Jersey; a sister, Fannie Libbantie of New Jersey; a grandchild, Christina B. Bolognini of New Jersey; and six nieces.
Remembrance services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Trader Funeral Home, Dover.
Burial will be in Sharon Hill Memorial Park Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Stephen B. Cherry, 61
SELBYVILLE - Stephen B. Cherry of Selbyville, formerly of York, Pa., died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. He was 61.
Mr. Cherry was a 1959 graduate of William Penn Senior High and a 1962 graduate of Penn State University.
He was a school teacher and first taught for Susquehannock High School and then moved to the York School of Technology at its inception, where he had been a scorekeeper for basketball, volleyball, and cross country track. He was also employed by Brewers Outlet for 22 years.
He was a loving husband and a wonderful father who will be missed by all.
Mr. Cherry was a member of the Victory Athletic Association, Penn State Alumni, the retired teachers association of Pennsylvania, Delaware Chapter, and a member of the Cape Windsor Community Board.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna Cherry; four children, Lori Cherry and Stephen F. Cherry, both of York, Kimberly E. Seitz of Etters, Pa. and Stacia S. Winter of Key West, Fla.; a brother, Mark Christopher Cherry of York; seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.
Friends may call from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, in the home of his son, Stephen Cherry, in York.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947 or to the American Diabetes Association, 110 S. French St., Wilmington, DE 19805.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Wilbert Lee Cooper, 70
NEW CASTLE - Wilbert Lee Cooper, Ph.D. of New Castle died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002, in the Christiana Hospital, Newark. He was 70.
Mr. Cooper was born June 26, 1932, in Littleton, Va., son of the late Roger and Annie Cooper.
He attended Sussex County Training School in Waverly, Va. and received his high school diploma in 1951. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. His overseas assignments included France, Germany, Japan, the South Pacific, Vietnam and Okinawa. He was awarded three Good Conduct Medals and a Bronze Star prior to his retirement from the military in 1971.
Mr. Cooper's tenure as president of the Central Delaware Branch of the NAACP lasted from 1972 to 1975, his commitment to social action was lifelong, as was his dedication to young people. In an effort to keep teens out of trouble and off the streets, one of his early entrepreneurial ventures was a "teen" club - The Countdown. He was also one of the original founders of Capital Esquires, Ltd.
He resumed his education and received a bachelor of science degree in distributive education in 1976.
He was employed as coordinator for the Wilmington Project 70,001 Program from 1976 to 1978. As coordinator, he founded the program newsletter - First Birth. He received his master of arts degree in personnel management from Central Michigan University in 1978.
Mr. Cooper found much joy in his second career as a marketing education teacher, which began in 1978 at Vineland High School, Vineland, N. J. During his tenure, he was awarded the Southern Regional Marketing Education Teacher and Cumberland County Outstanding Teacher of the Year awards. Upon retirement in 1999, Mr. Cooper was named Outstanding Marketing Education Coordinator for the state of New Jersey.
A doctorate of philosophy in marketing management from Pacific Western University in 2002 marked his most recent education accomplishment.
Mr. Cooper will be remembered as a helpful friend, mentor, dedicated educator and loving family member.
He was affectionately called "Bubba" by his family. He loved to travel, enjoyed sports and was an active alumnus. His efforts to recruit students to attend and graduate from Delaware State University were notable.
Mr. Cooper was a member of the New Jersey Education and Delaware State Education associations, and the Southern New Jersey Coordinators and Business Education associations; he was also a member of the Democratic National Committee, Prudence Lodge 6 and Nu Upsilon Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He was a diligent member of the Delaware State Alumni Association and the Twilight March Committee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Johnnie, Roger Thomas and Elmo Cooper; six sisters, Dicie Baines, Pattie Mae Curtis, Christine Graves, Emma Hill, Arden Peters and Laura Cheeks.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Alva; two daughters, Monique Riddick and Regina Cooper-Conley, both of Dover; two sons-in-law, Larry T. Riddick and Paul H. Conley, both of Dover; a son, Michael Jenkins of Waverly, Va.; three grandchildren, Aiyana and Ian Harris of Dover and Latonya Jenkins of Waverly; a brother and sister-in-law, Willie Sr. and Barbara Cooper of Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters, Lillian White of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Clarine Cummings of Waverly, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Alto Ray III and Russell Ray; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Marsette and Naomi Bradley, all of New Jersey; and a host of family and dedicated friends.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division St., Dover, where friends may call one and a half hours earlier.
Burial will be in Delaware Veteran's Cemetery, Bear.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.
Harold R. Ebling, 72
GALESTOWN, Md. - Harold R. Ebling of Galestown died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, in the Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 72.
Mr. Ebling was born in Ridgely, son of the late Paul Stoudt Ebling and Lillie Virginia Cohee Ebling. He had lived in Ridgely most of his life and spent winters in Florida until 2001 when he moved to Galestown.
He farmed and joined the farm management at Saulsbury Brothers Frozen Foods in Ridgely in 1967, retiring in 1992.
He had always been interested in his grandchildren, woodworking, art and gardening.
Mr. Ebling joined the Ridgely Volunteer Fire Department in 1959, where he was a life member. During his membership, he held every office in the department, including many years as fire chief. He was also a former member of the Caroline County Central Alarm Board and 911 Board, past president of the Caroline County Fireman's Association and was one of the founders of the Caroline County Chief's Association. In 1994, he received a Caroline County Government Citizenship Award for being an outstanding officer and member of the Caroline County Central Alarm Board.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Roland, Paul and Dudley Ebling; and a sister, Mildred Parrott.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy S. Ebling of Galestown; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garry and Judy Ebling of Galestown and Bryan C. and Barbara Ebling of Ridgely; two daughters and a son-in-law, Judi A. E. and William Loscomb Easton and Regina Ebling of Hollywood, Fla.; two brothers, Arthur Ebling and Marvin Ebling, both of Ridgely; three sisters, Annice Fike of Easton, Betty Faulkner of Sudlersville, and Mary Friese Haldeman of Landisville, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Janine Jacobs, Sarah Loscomb, Daniel Ebling, Justin Ebling, Rachel Ebling, Neil Ebling, and Lauren Ebling; two great-grandchildren, Sean and Taylor Jacobs; a special niece and nephew, Meghan and Tim Sutton; three brothers-in-law and their wives, Jerry and Mary Sutton of Ridgely, Robert and Carol Sutton of Middleburg, Fla., and Don and Wendy Sutton of Winchester, Mass.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Moore Funeral Home, P.A. 12 S. Second St., Denton.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Reliance.
Burial will be 3 p.m. Monday in Denton Cemetery.
The family suggests contributions be made to Ridgely Volunteer Fire Department (RFVD) New Building Fund, P.O. Box 425, Ridgely, DE 21660.
James J. Grant, 62
FRANKFORD - James J. Grant of Frankford died of cancer Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, in his home. He was 62.
Mr. Grant was born in Richmond, Va., son of Bertha Cecil Clifton of Fort Worth, Texas and the late George M. Grant.
He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam.
Mr. Grant was a Capitol police officer in Washington, D.C.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patsy Dixon Grant; two sons, James J. Grant Jr. and Brian Michael Grant; a brother, George E. Grant; a sister, Patricia A. Walling; a brother-in-law, who was also his caregiver, Michael Dixon; and a grandson, Timothy Lynch Jr.
Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, Millsboro.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Shirley T. Schuyler, 63
CHURCH HILL, Md. - Shirley T. Schuyler of Church Hill died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, in Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital, Chestertown. She was 63.
Mrs. Schuyler was born July 13, 1939, in Church Hill, daughter of the late Howard G. and Margaret E. Thompson.
She was a graduate of Centreville High School, Centreville.
Mrs. Schuyler owned and operated an assistant living center "Schuyler House" in Church Hill since 1965. She loved taking care of the elderly and enjoyed cooking.
She is survived by her husband, whom she married on Dec. 20, 1969, Daniel Zedox Schuyler of 33 years; a stepson, Daniel Schuyler Jr. of Tilghman Island; two step-grandchildren, Morgan Schuyler and Nicholas Schuyler, both of Maryland; a brother, Charles Thompson of Church Hill; a niece, Vicky Higgs of Church Hill; a cousin, Debbie Wilson of Church Hill; and a second cousin, Michael Carroll of Church Hill.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Chestertown.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery, Church Hill.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the Church Hill Volunteer Fire Department 316 Main St., Church Hill, MD 21623.
Clarance 'Butch' Stonesifer, 58
DAGSBORO - Clarance "Butch" Stonesifer of Dagsboro died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, in his home. He was 58.
Mr. Stonesifer was born in Baltimore, son of the late Arthur L. Stonesifer and Genevieve McGinnis Stonesifer.
He was a building contractor for over 40 years, and owned Stonesifer Construction Co. of Dagsboro, a company that specializes in residential general construction and remodeling.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Mr. Stonesifer was affiliated with Wildlife Habitat, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Betty M. Stonesifer; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Raquel Stonesifer; a granddaughter, Riley R. Stonesifer; a grandson, Parker R. Stonesifer; and three sisters, Mary McGonigle, Doris Turco and Gladys Armstrong.
Services will be private.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Frederic Walls 'Fred' Brown, 75
WYOMING - Frederic Walls "Fred" Brown of Wyoming died of natural causes Monday, May 5, 2003, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 75.
Mr. Brown was born July 19, 1927, in the home in which he lived, son of the late William Reily Brown and Mattie Walls Brown and the grandson of the late Frederic Walls and Clara Wood Walls, who had lived in Georgetown, and the late Abram N. Brown and Alice Roush Brown, who had lived in Wyoming.
He attended 12 years of school at Caesar Rodney High School and graduated in 1945 as valedictorian of his class.
After high school, Mr. Brown served in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and 1946.
After the Navy, he pursued a bachelor of science degree in music education at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. He graduated from the Conservatory of Music in 1950 with the highest point average in his class. While there, he studied piano, organ and all band instruments. He played bassoon in the Harris-burg, Pa. Symphony Orchestra.
In 1950 and 1951, he taught music at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pa. In 1951, a job opened up in his hometown, and he returned home to live with his parents. He taught music at Caesar Rodney School until 1955. On a summer trip to Europe, he and his soon-to-be partner, Robert Bennett, decided to open B & B Music Service, which they did on June 15, 1955.
After a successful career in music, he retired in 1992. His musical activities included serving as president of the Community Concert Association, singing bass in "The Messiah" under Margaret Storey, and partici-pating in the Dover Choral Society, in which he held various offices.
Mr. Brown served as choirmaster and organist in his home church, Wyoming United Methodist Church, from 1951 to 1981. He was very active in the church all his life. He continued to sing bass in the choirs and play the piano as needed. At the time of his death, he was a member of the ad council, the staff-parish relations committee and the finance committee, where he supervised the church investments. He also was church historian.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William R. Brown Jr.
He is survived by his dearly beloved sisters, Mary Ann Brown, with whom he lived, and Susan Brown Buckley of Dover; six nieces and nephews, Pamela Brown Haddick, David W. Brown and Melanie Buckley Shade, all of Wyoming, Matthew R. Buckley of Townsend, William R. Brown III of Hurlock, Md., and Rich-ard J. Buckley of East Windsor, N.J.; 12 great-nieces and great-nephews Kimberly Corbeil, Brandon Had-dick, Adam Haddick, Ryan Brown, Courtney Brown, Emily Brown, Rachel Brown, Noah Shade and Evan Shade, all of Wyoming, Ashley Brown and Jacob Brown of Hurlock and Alex Buckley of East Windsor; and two great-great-nieces, Reily Corbeil and McKenna Corbeil.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Wyoming United Methodist Church, 107 Broad St., Wyoming.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Wyoming United Methodist Church, Faldan House, 112 Broad St., Wyoming, DE 19934.
Luther E. 'Buck' Emeigh, 80
SMYRNA - Luther E. "Buck" Emeigh of Smyrna passed away Saturday, May 3, 2003, in his home in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland Canada. He was 80.
Mr. Emeigh was born Sept. 7, 1922 in Wilkinsburg, Pa.
He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served as a fighter pilot, flying combat missions in P-47 Thun-derbolts in Asia during World War II. He later transitioned to cargo transport planes and finished his Air Force career flying KC-97 tankers with the 11th Air Refueling Squadron at Dover Air Force Base. He re-tired in 1965 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
He worked for the next 20 years at Dover Plumbing Supply.
Mr. Emeigh and enjoyed playing golf and cards with his friends at Garrisons Lake Golf Club near Smyrna.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Antoinette in 1983; two brothers, Robert and James Emeigh; and a sister, Lucille Beckett.
He is survived by his wife, Stella of Conception Bay; his five children, Ronald E. Emeigh of Detroit, Carol Ewing of Smyrna, Gary Emeigh of Milford, Shirley Schilling of Smyrna and Arlene Dubendorf of Seattle, Wash.; five brothers, Ronald Emeigh, Merl Emeigh, Daryle Emeigh, John Emeigh and Clair Emeigh, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday in James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home in Kelli-grews Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Canada.
Services will be 2 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in Foxtrap, Newfoundland. Another memorial serv-ice will be held in Smyrna at a later date to be announced by the family.
Virgil R. Frazier Jr., 84
DOVER - Virgil R. Frazier Jr. of Dover passed away Sunday, May 4, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 84.
Mr. Frazier was born March 29, 1919, in Felton, son of the late Virgil and Eva Greenlee Frazier.
He was a lab technician for Playtex.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In his spare time he enjoyed bowling and reading.
Mr. Frazier was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association. He attended Magnolia Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shonna, and a brother, Mar-shall J. Frazier.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Sweetman Frazier of Dover; two sons and daughters-in-law, Virgil R. III and Glenys Frazier of Chula Vista, Calif. and Dennis and Donna Frazier of Bridgeville; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Paul Church of Dover; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Doris Frazier of Magnolia, Glenn and Lorraine Frazier of Luray, Va. and Ray and Kitty Frazier of Wilming-ton; two sisters-in-law, Tollie Johnson of Milford, and Betty Frazier of Felton; six grandchildren, Veronica and husband Charlie Correa, Jason Church and his girlfriend Nikki Abendschein, Jesse and his wife Amy Church, Sara and husband Jonathan Absher, Melanie Frazier and Jonathan Frazier; and two great grand-children, Jason Church Jr. and Jared Church.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus St., Dover.
Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Sharon Hill Memorial Park, Dover.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Magnolia Methodist Church or your favorite charity.
Herbert 'Penny' Hobbs, 79
WYOMING - Herbert "Penny" Hobbs of Wyoming died Sunday, May 4, 2003, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 79.
He was born July 25, 1923, in Kent County, son of the late Herbert and Ethel (Kemp) Hobbs.
Mr. Hobbs was a self-employed carpenter and plumber.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lola A. Hobbs; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Herbert C. and Tammy Lynn Hobbs of Wyoming and John W. Hobbs of Wyoming; a sister, Charlotte Butler of Wyoming; a brother, John F. Hobbs of Magnolia; a granddaughter, Sherri Lynn Hobbs of Wyoming; and a grandson, Wayne Herbert Hobbs of Wyoming.
Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Milton Kemp will officiate.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
Instead of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Felton Fire Co., PO Box 946, Felton, DE 19943.
Laurel Elizabeth Lott, 78
CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Laurel Elizabeth Lott of Chestertown died Monday, May 5, 2003, in her home. She was78.
Mrs. Lott was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Bloomfield, N.J., daughter of the late Paul H. and Flora Kirby VanSant.
She loved to play golf and to paint, especially in oils.
Mrs. Lott also enjoyed singing in the choir at the First United Methodist Church, Chestertown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter; Sandra Davis; and a son, William Bowen.
She is survived by her husband, Dewitt Lott; a son, Richard Bowen of Morristown, N.J.; a daughter, Di-ana Bowen of Lawrenceville, N.J.; a brother; Martin VanSant of Tampa, Fla.; a sister, Beatrice Schmidt of Michigan; three stepdaughters, Nancy Greenwood and Pattie Hopkins, both of Kennedyville, and Kathy Hastings of Chestertown; two stepsons, Dewitt Lott Jr. of Towson and Pete Lott of Kennedyville; 10 step-grandchildren; and a step-great-grandchild.
Services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, where family and friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be Thursday in Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, N.J.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 711, Chestertown, MD 21620.
