NEWS JOURNAL Wednesday, October 17, 2007 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES TODAY'S OBITUARIES Accorsi, Blatt, Linda Blizzard, Bradford, D'Arcangelo, Michael Grant, Raymond Grodzicki, Stanley Hein, Marjorie Holloway, William Hoppes, Lank, Hutson, Richardry" Lavely, Lynn, Audrey McLean, Modowski, Morgan, Palmer, Charles Robinson-Holmes, Ryan, Sidebothom, Szeremata, Ann Trader, Vannicola, Ward, Wheeler, Wilkes, Wootten, obituaries running for the first time Veronica S. Accorsi Veronica (Vera) Accorsi, age 78, died peacefully Saturday, October 13 2007. She had been a resident of The Lorelton for almost 10 years, and prior to that, had resided in the family home in Sedgely Farms. Vera was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and moved to Delaware when she married. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Accorsi, and also her loving parents, Veronica and Francis Peters.
Vera her dedicated children. her She life to leaves raising cherish her memory five devoted daughters: Patricia Drager and husband. Michael, of Woodstown, NJ; Maryann Nowak and husband, John, of Garnet Valley, PA; Susan Peterson and husband, Glen, of Jaffrey, NH; Kathleen Driscoll of Wilmington, DE; and Peggy Crystle and husband, Jeff, of Newark, DE. Vera was blessed with 8 wonderful grandchildren: Kellie and Eric and Andrew Peterson, Matthew and Ryan Driscoll and Jennifer and Brandon Crystle. The beauty and meaning of Vera's life will continue through the lives and memories of her family who loved her.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, October 20, between 9-10 am, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1000 Shipley Road (at the corner of Shipley Weldin Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am, with interment immediately following at Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to The American Heart Association, 5455 North High Columbus, OH 43214; The Arthritis Foundation, 9505 Reisterstown Road, Suite 1 North, Owings Mills, MD 21117; or The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123- 1718. Linda J. Blatt Age 51, of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 13, 2007.
Linda worked for the EI DuPont I De Nemours Company in the human resources department. Linda was known for being an avid shopper. She also loved her family and cats very much. Linda was a wonderful, talented artist who also enjoyed sewing and cooking. She was a former member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Stephen M. Blatt; her father and stepmother, Joseph D. and Diane W. Lane; her mother and stepfather, Lina A. and Robert A.
Nickle; a sister, Teresa A. Oravitz and her husband Jerry and her brother, Joseph D. Lane Jr. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18, in the Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Newark DE 19702, from 11 am to 12 noon, followed by a service in celebration of Linda's life at 12 noon. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In memory of Linda contributions can be sent to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A. Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. For directions and to express an online condolence please visit www.strano-feeley.com STRANO FEELEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOME John J. Blizzard Of Milton, DE, age 82, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007. Services will be held Friday, October 19, at 1 pm, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, where friends may call after 12 noon.
Morris Warrington Bradford Age 84, of Elkton, MD died Monday, October 15, 2007. Service 1 pm, Oct. 18, Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Elkton. Visitation 12 noon.
Burial, Cherry Hill Methodist Cemetery. Michael "Miguel" A. D'Arcangelo, Sr. Of Wilmington, DE, died Sunday October Christiana was 78. Mr.
D'Arcangelo January 9, ton, DE to the D'Arcangelo DiVencenzo D'Arcangelo. Mr. D'Arcangelo served in the United States Army Air Corp in Occupied Germany fol1 wing WWII. He worked for New Castle 14, 2007 in Care Hospital. He was born 1929 in Wilminglate Domenico and Guiseppina County Parks and Recreations in the maintenance department and Wilmington Fish market.
He was a life member of VFW Post 2863. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Michael A. D'Arcangelo, Jr; and his brother, Domenic D'Arcangelo and 'his sister, Angeline Giannattasio. He is survived by daughters, Francine Wronowicz and her husband Ronald of Wilmington, DE, Joanne Reed her husband Bill of Rehoboth; his brother, Joseph Giannattasio and his wife Eileen of Elsmere; 5 grandchildren, ny, Alicia, Christoand Brandon and great grandchildren, Ciara, Anthoand Jayden. Special thanks to the Bayada Nurses, Christiana Care nurses and all at Ingleside.
ices will be held 10 am, Friday Interment and Funeral servOctober 19, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions made to a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com 302-734-3341 Marjorie Elizabeth Hein Died peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2007, surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie Coyne Hein was born to Edmund J. Coyne and Lucille Moran Coyne, on April 29, 1918, in Jersey City, NJ.
After graduating from Henry Snyder High School and completing 2 years at the Katherine Gibbs School, she was employed by Bell Telephone of New Jersey. Following her marriage to Edwin Hein in 1937, she became a life-long resident of Delaware. She and Edwin actively participated in the E-52 Drama Group at the University of Delaware for many years. They also enjoyed worldwide travel after Edwin retired avid participant Unifrom DuPont. Marjorie, was an versity of Delaware's Academy of LifeLong Learning.
She was honored by DuPont Country Club for bringing the Women's Lawnbowling Championships to Delaware. She and Edwin supported and promoted lawnbowling and enjoyed the sport together for many years. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. She is survived by her 4 children, Marjorie and her husband, Frederick Altergott, Judith Carver of Clinton, NJ, Douglas E. and wife Kathy of West Chester, and Patricia Condit and husband Bill of Santa Fe, NM.
She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Marjorie was a resident of Foulk Manor North at the time of her death. Her family is grateful for the compassionate care that she received there. Friends are invited to a visitation on Tuesday, October 16, from 5-7 pm, the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 1900 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, October 17, at 11 am at St.
Ann's Church, 2013 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wilcastle Center, 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805. To send condolences, visit: www.dohertyfh.com 302-652-6811 Mr. Raymond C.
Grant by visiting BEESON FUNERAL HOME Of North Wilmington 302-764-2900 "A Grieco Family Funeral Home" Age 87, died on Saturday, October 13, 2007. A native Delawarean, Raymond was born in Newark, DE on July 23, 1920. Hers the son of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Pearson) Grant. He was member a proud A the US ARMY from 1939 to 1946. He served in the 198th Coast Artillery (AntiAircraft dur ing WWII which was considered the best trained, fully equipped Anti-Aircraft Artillery unit in the US ARMY.
He was a Machine Gunner AA in Battery 156th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AW) Battalion. He also served as corporal in the 1596th Engr Utility Det and the 979th Engineer Comp. He served both in the Pacific and in Europe during WWII. Raymond gave 40 years of service to E.I. DuPont Co.
at Textile Fibers Dept in the Chestnut Run Christiana Works Engineering site. He was also a member of The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, no.34 Granite Corinthian Lodge mond was elected as Worshipful Master in 1980 and gave outstanding personal services and contributions of time, efforts and energy to Masonic activities. also a volunteer at Brandywine Hundred Fire Company for many years. Raymond was a warm hearted and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed baseball and football games, activities with the Mason's, and visiting with friends.
Raymond is predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Gertrude Grant, and his daughter, Mary Alison Grant. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Hilda Grant; his sister, Anne Brown; his daughter, Judith Farnan, and her husband, Michael, and granddaughters, Sarah Richard and son, Grant, and wife, Linda, and grandsons, Nicholas Richard 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service and military honors at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE on Thursday, October 18, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley, Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805. Condolences may be made Stanley J.
Grodzicki Age 77, passed away, peacefully at home on Saturday, October 13, 2007, with his family at his side. Stanley was self-employed at Stan's TV Service. He retired in 1992. Following that, he was employed at Price Toyota in the parts department. Stan was son of the late Alexander and FranC Grodzicki.
Stan is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Tessie V. (Bonk) Grodzicki. He is also survived by his 3 daughters, Lorraine Falkinburg, and her husband J. Miller, Karen McDannell and her husband, Michael, and Cindy Zdrojewski, and her husband, Joseph; 6 beloved grandchildren, Jillian, Jacob, Sean, David, Joey, and Julia; 3 sisters, Agnes Bombala, Anne Houghton, and Dorothy Coolwill always be remembered for his zest for life and his love of people. press The our family sincere would like thanks to ex- to Delaware Hospice for their dedicated help.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, on Thursday, October 18, at St. Elizabeth Church, Cedar and Rodney Streets. Relatives and friends may, call at the Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Elsmere, on Wednesday evening October 17, from 6-8 pm. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Newark. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St.
Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom Wilmingtojn, DE 19805; Delaware Hospice, 3315 Silverside Wilmington, DE 19810; American Heart 1501 Casho Mill Suite Newark, DE 19711; Claymore Senior Center, 504 S. Clayton Wilmington, DE 19805. KRIENEN-GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME www.Delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614 Bill Holloway, age 92, Hockessin, DE, died on October 14, 2007, surrounded by his beloved family members. Mr.
Holloway was born and raised in Newark, DE on the farm of his parents, Jane and John Laws Holloway, Sr. He graduated from Newark, High School and Goldey Beacom College. He worked with Union Park Motors for 4 years, and then enlisted in the Delaware National Guard 261st. He was a sergeant with the Guard and then a 1st Lieutenant with the 42nd Bomb Group of the Army Air Force. He piloted 63 combat missions in a B-25 twin engine Mitchell attack bomber.
He was awarded the Air Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters at the end of his tour in the South Pacific. With the war winding down, Bill was given permission to re-fit extra fuel tanks the bomb bay. He then flew his own plane back to California. He was always thrilled about forming his own exit strategy from the jungles of the Southwest Pacific Area. Bill's military service was a highlight of is life.
He was proud of serving his country and made friends with whom he reunited on a regular basis. Following his military service in World War II, Bill flew 2 years with American Airlines, based in Chicago, where met his wife, Mary Ator, a stewardess with American Airlines. It was a romantic beginning to his lifelong love affair with his best friend and companion. In 1948, Mr. Holloway formed Holloway Brothers Tools, Inc.
with his brother John. The establishment of that successful business fulfilled his entrepreneurial interest. He was active in founding Wilmington West Rotary Club, served as its first president, and retained a life long interest in Rotary, particularly in its international exchange programs. Bill and Mary hosted Rotary exchange students from all over the world for over a decade. He led a group of young men to New Zealand on a month-long Rotary, exchange and made many lifelong friends in that country.
Both Mr. Holloway and his wife were Paul Harris Fellows in Rotary International. Mr. Holloway moved with his family to Hockessin in 1956 and became very active in that community. He spearheaded a major fund raising effort to build the existing Hockessin United Methodist Church, for which he was honored by the Methodist organization.
His major hobby in retirement years was bicycle with his wife. They could be seen on the country roads in the Hockessin area bicycling, almost daily in preparation for their travels by bike throughout the United States and many parts of the world. He often commented that their bicycling adventures in the last part of their lives rivaled their flying adventures when they were young. Mr. Holloway is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ator Holloway, who lived with him at co*kesbury Village; 2 children, Jane Holloway and her husband, Denis LaSota of Hockessin and Dan Holloway and his wife, Cynthia Hewitt of Yorklyn; 3 grandchildren, Stillabower, Chris Stillabower Holloway.
Bill was loved by all family. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Holloway at co*kesbury Village on Saturday, October 20, at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wilmington West Rotary Foundation, PO Box 7242, Wilmington, DE 19803-0242; or Hockessin United Methodist Church, 7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Arrangements by CREMATION SERVICE OF DELAWARE William Daniel Holloway Burial Information CHARLES COLEMAN, AGE 50, former address, HEAD START LANE, DOVER, DE, date of death, OCTOBER 06, 2007.
Any relatives or friends are requested to immediately contact Joseph ph Kelly at Chandler Funeral Homes, 302-478-7100 to claim the remains. In Memoriam ALBERT P. DEL PIZZO, SR. Remembering Albert P. Del Pizzo, Sr.
On the 19th year of your passing. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Never forgotten Your Son. Albert Family CATHY PRITCHARD September 7, 1941-October 17, 2004 In loving memory of Cathy Pritchard. Three years ago today the Lord took you away.
We miss you more than words could ever express. At times we feel your presence that gives us strength. Until we meet again, your loving children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. CATHY PRITCHARD September 7, 1941-October 17, 2004 In loving memory of Cathy Pritchard. You are sadly missed but you will never be forgotten.
Your loving husband, Curt. Of Long Neck, DE, formerly of New Castle, DE and Palm Bay, FL, died on Monday, October 15, 2007, at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, DE at the age of 86. She was the wife of Frederick A. Hoppes who preceded her in death in 2005, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a bookeeper for Russum's Apparel Shop, a secretary for State Farm Insurance and an employee for a pharmaceutical company in New Castle, DE.
Betty was also a talented crafter; her specialty being porcelain dolls. She is survived by 2 daughters, Diane Pratt and her husband, Thom of Long Neck, DE and Linda Loyd of Waycross, GA; 2 grandchildren, Tommy Loyd and his wife Lori of Picayune, MS and Brenda Richardson and her husband, Ryan of Statesboro, GA. In addition to her immediate family, Betty is survived by her sister, MaryJane Mackes of Peoria, AZ and her brother Bill Bortz of Secaucus, NJ. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Toby. She was looking forward to the birth first great due in March 2008.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Harrison Senior Living for the hours of comfort and joy shown by their caring staff. She was truly loved. As per her stated wishes, services will be private for her immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 N. Broad Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Family and friends are welcome to visit at the home of Diane and Thom Pratt on Frievening, October 19th from pm. Arrangements handled by SHORT FUNERAL SERVICES Georgetown DE Betty K. Hoppes Marjory V. (VanArsdalen) Hutson Marjory V. Hutson, 79, of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully on Monday October 15, 2007 at Harbor Healthcare Rehabilitation Center in Lewes, DE.
She was born on April 8, 1928 in Wilmington, DE daughter to the late Warren and Virginia (Wilhelm) VanArsdalen, Sr. Mrs. Hutson worked as an engineer for the Diamond State Telephone Company for a number of years. She was a charter member of the Long Neck United Methodist Church. Marjory also enjoyed camping, crocheting and corresponding with friends.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son Kenneth T. Hutson in 1976. She is survived by her loving husband 57 years Thomas W. Hutson, a daughter Karen D. Hutson of Millsboro; a son, Kurt M.
Hutson and Sandy of Milford; 6 grandchildren, MiA. Rowe, Jr. and his wife Shannon, Jennifer S. Rogers, Thomas W. Hutson, Katherine A.
Burris and her husband Brian, Donald A. Hutson and Taylor L. Hutson; 6 great great-grandchildren, Zachary and Jayden Rowe, Courtney and Leah Rogers, Kaleb and Kaden Hutson; a brother, Warren VanArsdalen, Jr. and his wife Barbara and 2 sisterin-laws, Barbara Maloney and Mickey Decino. A funeral service will be held on Friday October 19, at pm, at the Long Neck United Methodist Church, Long Neck Millsboro, DE where friends and family may call after 12 noon.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Marjory's name to the Long Neck United Methodist Church, 32051 Long Neck Millsboro, DE 19966. Arrangements by MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES Millsboro DE Jean Lavely Age 77, of Lewes, DE, died October 15, 2007. Services will be held Thursday, October 18, at 12 noon, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Millsboro. Visitation from 10 am-12 noon.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home. Edna P. McLean Of Georgetown, DE, died Monday, October 15, 2007. Services will be held' Saturday, October 20, at 2 pm, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market 1 Georgetown.
Visitation after pm. Burial, Union Cemetery. Richard F. Lank, Sr. Passed away at home on Tuesday, October 16, after years of tender loving care from his wife of 53 years, PegHe is now his, reunited in Heaven with parents, Frank and Mary Lank.
Richard was born on December 6, 1931, in Wilmington, DE. He was a 1950 graduate of Salesianum School. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He worked with his father at Frank W.
Lank Son Plumbing until his retire in 1990. Along with his wife, remembered Peggy, Richard will be with love his children and their spouses, Cyndie and Bill Ganc, Richard, and Gail Lank, Nancy and Wayne Strzalkowski, Kathy and Paul Manuel, and David and Tracey Lank; his sister, Mary "Mitzi" Stevens, of Virginia; his 11 grandchildren, Rick, Christy, Kelly, and her husSteve, and his Erica, Caitlin, Wesley, Ryan, Chelsea, Alyssa, David, and Kyle; and 3 greatgrandchildren, Kylie, Shanna, and Alana. The family would like to thank Delaware Hospice, especially Sherry and Joann, for their extraordinary care. Please join in the celebration of Richard's life a Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi Church, 901 New Road, Elsmere, on Friday, October 19, at 10 am. Relatives and friends may call at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Elsmere, on Thursday, October 18, from Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Newark.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810' or Corpus Christi Church, 901 New Road, Elsmere, DE 19805. You will remain in our hearts forever and the love we hold for will keep us until we see you again. KRIENEN-GRIFFITH www.delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614 Audrey M. Lynn Age 82, died peacefully at her Shipley Manor home on Friday, October 12, 2007. graduation from PS DuPont High School, Miss Lynn entered the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing.
Upon graduation, she began employment with the Delaware Hospital as a Registered Nurse. She worked in both the medical and surgical departments as a staff nurse, head nurse, and supervisor. She was Director of Nurses for many years. Miss Lynn retired as a vice president after forty years from the Medical Center of Delaware in 1987. She furthered her studies at both the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania in coursework including clinical teaching, mental health, sociology, psychology, and nursing administration.
Following retirement, she volunteered weekly in the nurse's office at Bancroft School and Thurgood Elementary School in the Christina School District. She served 2 terms as President of the Delaware Nurses Association and was on the board for several terms. She was active with Delaware Hospital School Nurse Alumni Association as an executive board member, President, and enthusiastic supporter for decades. Miss Lynn received a certificate of appreciation from the United States Selective Service for her work on the Medical Advisory Committee of the draft in the selection of physicians, dentists, and allied health specialists in 1972. She loved the beach at the family summer cottage in Hacks Point, Maryland.
She maintained and nurtured her life long friendships with her many friendsdating from nursing school and childhood. She is survived by her family: Judy Lynn; Libby and Ralph Thomas; Debbie, Adam, and Kathryn Moser; Stephanie and Rebekkah Kehoe; Ralph (Todd), Kristie, Patrick, and Allison Thomas; Pete, Beau, and Cole Bauer; and her cat, Muffy. Miss Lynn was predeceased by her, parents, James and Elizabeth Ray Lynn, and her 2 brothers, Ralph and Clarence Lynn. She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law, Esther Campbell Lynn, and great-great niece, Sarah Elizabeth Moser, and Sarah's father, Kevin Moser. After the death of her mother, Lynn spent a happy childhood at the home of her mother's best friend, Emma Burton.
She greatly appreciated her caregivers, Lillian Harvey, Dianne, and Theresa, who gave her, love, compassion, and friendship. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 18, at 11 am, at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Wilmington(Rt 202, south of Silverside where friends may call after 10 am. Interment will be in Riverview Gardens, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Audrey's name to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Highway, DE 19808.000.
