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Clarence F. Wright, 72
LAUREL - Clarence F. Wright of Laurel died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 72.
Mr. Wright was born in Delmar, son of the late Frederick and Ruth Wright.
He was an Air Force veteran.
He was a teacher at the high school and college levels. He primarily taught in Alberta, Canada, and in Delaware.
Mr. Wright was a member of the First Baptist Church of Seaford, the Laurel Senior Center, the Broad Creek Grange and the Delaware Agricultural Museum.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn H. Wright of Laurel; two sons and daughters-in-law, C. Fred and Ellen Wright of Philadelphia and Ben and Chris Wright of Newark; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Lynda S. Wright of Laurel, Nancy W. and Marcel Plante of Fairbanks, Alaska, Jenny and Michael Cogan of Little Rock, Ark., Bonny and Bruce Borsa of Geneva, N.Y., and Becky and Steve Miller of Hanover, Md.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nine nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Emily Womach of Gaithersburg, Md.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Short Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Laurel Senior Center, 113 N. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956; or to The First Baptist Church of Seaford, 543 N. Bradford St., Seaford, DE 19973.

Thaddeus Peter Zajac, 75
CARTERET, N.J. - Thaddeus Peter Zajac of Carteret died of natural causes Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2002, in JFK Medical Center, Edison. He was 75.
Mr. Zajac was born in Bayonne, and lived there for many years before moving to Carteret 45 years ago.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Zajac was a 1958 graduate of Rutgers University, New Brunswick.
He was an industrial engineer for Arvey Corp., Jersey City, for 35 years, retiring in 1989.
Mr. Zajac was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Carteret, and a St. Joseph Holy Name Society member. He was a fourth-degree knight in the Knights of Columbus' Father Carey Council; a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Star Landing Post 2314, Carteret; and an active member of Carteret Seniors. He was a member of the Carteret Little League for 45 years.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Elizabeth Meleski; three sons, Joseph of Emmaus, Pa., Richard of Dover, Del., and Daniel of Collegeville, Pa.; two daughters, Mary Beth Spadafino of Torrance, Calif., and Denise Roccamo of Allentown, Pa.; a sister, Joan Papcun of Bayonne; and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Chubenko Funeral Home, 625 Port Reading Ave., Port Reading. The Father Carey Knights of Columbus Council will have services at 7:15 p.m. today, and the Star Landing VFW will have services at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Services will be 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, followed at 9:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Joseph R.C. Church, Carteret.
Burial will follow in St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, 99 George St., South Amboy, NJ 08879.

L. Fawn Biddle, 74
WILMINGTON - L. Fawn Biddle of Wilmington, and formerly of Philadelphia, died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in her home. She was 74.
Mrs. Biddle graduated from McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pa., in 1945, and from Brandywine College in 1984. She attended the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York City, with modeling assignments in New York and Philadelphia.
She was employed by Armstrong in Lancaster, the Independence Mall in Wilmington as a management assistant and by the Wellness Community in Wilmington as an administrative assistant.
Mrs. Biddle was a member of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, the Wellness Community - Delaware and St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Biddle.
She is survived by four children and the wives of two, Charles A. and Linda Biddle of Lewes, Cheryl A. Biddle of Dover, Jeffrey S. and Janet Biddle of Bear and Stacey D. Biddle of Wilmington; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Leanne, Shawn, Jason, Ryan and Chris; three great-grandchildren, W. Allen Bostian, Christopher Bostian and Sierra DiVincenzo; and two sisters, Fay Warfel Shenk of Georgia and Yvonne Warfel Johnson of Lancaster.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul's Methodist Church, 1314 Foulk Road, Wilmington.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Wellness Community - Delaware, 4810 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

Jay Norman Caldwell, 27
MOUNT VERNON, Md. - Jay Norman Caldwell of Mount Vernon died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle accident. He was 27.
Mr. Caldwell was born in Washington, D.C.
He was a graduate of Laurel (Del.) High School,
Mr. Caldwell had worked as a masonry contractor.
He is survived by his wife, Jodi Simpkins Caldwell of Mount Vernon; his father, Charles Caldwell of Harrington, Del.; his mother, Audrey Bowie Allen of Salisbury; his father's companion, Edna Butler of Harrington; his stepfather, William Allen of Salisbury; a sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly and Ronnair Simpkins of Seaford, Del.; two brothers, Rick Caldwell of Hampstead and Kyle Caldwell of Dover, Del.; maternal grandfather, Robert M. Bowie of Laurel; father-in-law, J.D. Simpkins, and Mr. Simpkins' wife, Gail, both of Mount Vernon; a sister-in-law, Chantal Benton, and Mrs. Benton's husband, Danny, of Wenona; nieces and nephews, Morgan, Bricen, Eric, Chase and Steven; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Asbury United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Ronald Knapp will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Jay Caldwell Memorial Athletic Fund, c/o Jerry Mears, 1133 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956.
Arrangements by Hinman Funeral Home, Princess Anne.

Jessie Ruth Edmonds, 80
LAUREL - Jessie Ruth Edmonds of Laurel died Tuesday, Oct. 01, 2002. She was 80.
Mrs. Edmonds was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Edmonds, in 1993; a son, Edward Wyhuskey on Aug. 28, 2002.
She is survived by a daughter, Dale Schiavon; two granddaughters, Nicole and Jamie Schiavon; a special nephew, Art Strunk; and several other nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St, Seaford, where friends may call one hour earlier.

Elizabeth Anne Virdin Faulkner, 82
MIDDLETOWN - Elizabeth Anne Virdin Faulkner of Middletown died Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, in Christiana Hospital. She was 82.
Mrs. Faulkner was born in Hartly, daughter of the late Samuel A. and Lela C. (Ludwig) Virdin.
She retired from the state of Delaware after many years at the Middletown Health Center.
Mrs. Faulkner was a member of the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was a longtime member of Bethesda United Methodist Church in Middletown, serving on the administrative board and the board of trustees. She was also active in community service with the American Cancer Society, MOT Senior Center, Girl Scouts, Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge, Literacy Volunteers and the Middletown PTA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Roland C. Faulkner, in 1998.
She is survived by two sons, Stephen P. Faulkner of Clayton and Jason R. Faulkner of Middletown; four daughters, Susan V. Townsley and Virginia Emerson, both of Middletown, Rebecca Manelski of Newport, Del., and Elizabeth Bingaman of Reading, Pa.; two sisters, Ruth Major of Wilmington and Gertrude Zartner of Nebraska; a brother, Paul Virdin of Texas; and 11 grandchildren, Andrew Townsley, Eli and Sarah Faulkner, Samuel Manelski, Lauren and Christy Emerson, Anne and Henry Bingaman, and Justin, Megan and Evan Faulkner.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Bethesda United Methodist Church, East Main Street, Middletown.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the church.
Burial will be in Old St. Anne's Cemetery, Middletown.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to MOT Senior Center or to Bethesda United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, Middletown.

Mary O'Connell Gudz, 92
DOVER - Mary O'Connell Gudz of Dover, formerly of Tampa, Fla., died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, in Westminster Village Nursing Home. She was 92.
Mrs. Gudz was a teacher in Tampa for over 30 years before her retirement in 1964.
She enjoyed traveling.
Mrs. Gudz was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and Altar Society and of Holy Cross Church, Dover.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, W. Eugene Gudz, in 1994.
She was survived by a brother, Francis J. O'Donnell of Pennington, N.J.; nephews, Very Reverend Daniel Gerres of Wilmington and Daniel P. O'Connell of Paris, France; nieces, Dr. Mary Ann Rodenbach of Alexandria, Va., Nancy Deegan of Mattituck, N.Y., Kathleen Dragann of Lancaster, Pa. and Sarah J. Millitello of Pennington.
Services will be private.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Westminster Village Nursing Home, 1167 McKee Road, Dover, DE 19904.

Purnell William Sidney Hull, 79
SALISBURY, Md. - Purnell William Sidney Hull of Salisbury died, after a long illness, Tuesday. Nov. 25, 2003, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury. He was 79.
Mr. Hull was he son of the late James and Bertha Hull, who had lived in Mardela Springs.
He was educated in the Wicomico County school system and was a graduate of Salisbury Colored High School.
Mr. Hull gave meritorious service to his country in World War II, earning a Purple Heart from combat in Okinawa, Japan.
Upon his return from the service, he attended Maryland State College, earning a B.A. degree in art education and a master's in education from Delaware State College (now University) in Dover, Del.
Mr. Hull was a businessman, owning a small business with his brother before he began his career in education. He taught at Jason High School in Georgetown, Del., and ended his 30-year teaching career at William Henry Middle School in Dover, Del.
After retirement, he remained active in his community as a driver for disabled veterans and a substitute teacher for Wicomico County schools, where he impacted many lives. As the sun sets on his life, family and friends reflect on the many facets of his personality, his accomplishments and his dedication to family and friends.
Mr. Hull was an active member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10159 for many years, serving in various capacities, with the longest tenure as judge advocate general. His other memberships included the American Legion, the Order of the Purple Heart, the Military Order of the Cootie and Disabled American Veterans. In the 1950s, he crossed the burning sands and was initiated as a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Hull, who had lived in Salisbury; and a sister, Arlia Jones, who had lived in Cambridge.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Agnes Purnell Hull; three daughters, Ingrid Hull Holmes, Sidney Hull-Neal and Edith Hull, all of Salisbury; five grandchildren, Erin Kai Holmes, Korey Neal, Kortney Neal, Kyle Cromwell-Neal and Kace Cromwell-Neal; three great-grandchildren, Kaleel Neal, Khyria Neal; and Khron Neal; two brothers, Stanley Hull of Dover and Phillip Hull of Princeton, N.J.; two sisters, Arelela Cray of Mardela Springs and Fannie Hull Carter of Salisbury; his in-laws, Charles R. Matthews, Henrietta Hull, Earlene Hull, Florence Hull and Gene Cray; and a host of other family and friends.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Stewart Funeral Home, West Road and Olivia Street, Salisbury.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Wesley Temple United Methodist Church, West Road, Salisbury, where friends also may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Joseph Henry, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Beulah, near Hurlock.

Evaleen B. Jones, 82
WILLARDS, Md. - Evaleen B. Jones of Willards died of natural causes Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in her home. She was 82.
Mrs. Jones was born in Parksley, Va., daughter of the late Andrew and Roberta Ball.
She had been a beautician and owned Evaleen's Beauty Shop in Willards for 49 years.
Mrs. Jones was a 50-plus-year member of Holly Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, in Berlin and a member of Buckingham Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Elwood Jones, in 1944; a son-in-law, Milton J. "Mit" Cathell, in 1997; a grandson, Tod Cathell, in 1977; and a brother, Elwood Ball.
She is survived by a daughter, Maryleen Cathell of Georgetown, Del.; a sister, Mildred Davis of Salisbury; two grandchildren and their respective spouses, Terri and Rudy Hitchens of Milford, Del., and Eric and Wendy Cathell of Millsboro, Del.; and five great-grandchildren, Cory, Trevor, Nicole, Breanna, and Cierra.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Buckingham Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.

Dorothy H. 'Babe' Kelly, 88
DENTON, Md. - Dorothy H. "Babe" Kelly of near Denton died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in her home. She was 88.
Mrs. Kelly was born in Dayton, Ohio, daughter of the late Fred and Bess Hull.
She graduated from Steele High School in Dayton and the Dayton Art Institute.
Mrs. Kelly worked for the National Cash Register Co. for 15 years before becoming a full-time homemaker. She moved to Denton 30 years ago.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ann Kelly, on June 8, 2003.
She survived by her husband, Robert J. Kelly of near Denton; a son, Michael H. Kelly of Ellicott City; and her loyal caregivers, Ruth Wright, Terri Lister, Donna Lee Wright, Heather Mimms and Sandie Todd.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Moore Funeral Home, 12 S. Second St. in Denton.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church on First Street in Denton.
Burial will be in the Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Beulah, near Hurlock.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Caroline Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.

Thomas Louis McFarland, 61
FELTON - Thomas Louis McFarland of Sandtown, near Felton, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in his home. He was 61.
Mr. McFarland was born April 5, 1942, in Greensboro, Md., son of the late Walter McFarland and Margaret E. Holland McFarland.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963 as a vehicle mechanic.
Mr. McFarland enjoyed going camping and model trains.
He worked for 23 years for Tilcon as a welder.
Mr. McFarland was involved with the Boy Scouts since 1981 as a scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster for the Felton and Goldsboro, Md., area. He also was involved with the Two Bays and Choptank districts and was on the Delmarva Council. He earned several awards of merit, including the Scouter's Key, Wood Badge, Commissioner Key, Unit Commissioner, Assistant District Commissioner, College of Commissioner Science Merit Honor Award, Master of Commissioner Science, Choptank District Meritorious Service Award and District Award of Merit.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nancy Fields McFarland; three sons, Thomas L. McFarland Jr. and James C. McFarland, both of Sandtown, and Thomas Edward McFarland of Ashland, Ky.; a brother, Allen McFarland of New Castle; a sister, Jean Hugh's of Harrington; six grandchildren, Amanda, Pamala, Shawn Michael, Amber Rose, Melissa Ryan and Patrick Michael; a niece, Margaret Butler of Greenwood; and a nephew Danny McFarland of New Castle.
Funeral services will be noon, Monday in Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in the Springhill Memory Garden Cemetery, Salisbury, Md.

William C. Mullikin, 82
DENTON, Md. - William C. Mullikin of Denton died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. He was 82.
Mr. Mullikin was born in Talbot County, son of the late Ralph Freeman Mullikin and Georgianna Patchett Mullikin.
He was a 1938 graduate of Easton High School.
Mr. Mullikin was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II and served in Europe and Africa.
He worked for Easton Candy Co. for more than forty years and was a partner when he retired in the late 1980s.
He was an avid golfer and he loved to work in his yard.
Mr. Mullikin was a member of the St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Denton, the past president of the Caroline Country Club, a member of the Caroline American Legion Post 29, and a member of the Easton Elks Lodge BPOE 1622.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Doris M. Harrison.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Catherine A. "Kitty" Mullikin of Denton; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol M. and Robert W. Filosa Jr. of Doylestown, Pa.; and a grandson, Joel Filosa and his wife, Summer Filosa, of Perkasie, Pa.
Memorial service and committal will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Eastern Shore Veteran's Cemetery, near Hurlock, where friends may call one half hour earlier.
Instead of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Caroline Hospice House, C/O Caroline Hospice Foundation, PO Box 362, Denton, MD 21629.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Denton.

Doris H. Walsh, 87
MILFORD - Doris H. Walsh of Milford, formerly of Gouverneur, N.Y., died, after a short illness, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. She was 87.
Mrs. Walsh was born Aug. 23, 1916, in Gouverneur, daughter of the late Chester A. and Blanche Edgar Hartley.
She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1934. She attended nursing school and graduated from the McAllister School of Embalming and Mortuary Law.
Mrs. Walsh held her state funeral director's license in New York until her death. She worked at the Sprague Funeral Home in Gouverneur and Potsdam, N.Y. She also worked at the Doyle Funeral Home and the Bossout Funeral Home in Carthage, N.Y., and at the Cleveland-Spink Funeral Home in Watertown, N.Y.
She married Elmer S. Walsh, funeral director of Hornell and Gouverneur, on Nov. 8, 1937. They lived and worked in Carthage for 32 years, and for a short time in Watertown, until his death in 1974. She moved to Gouverneur, where she lived with her sister, Eva Marion Hartley, until Ms. Hartley's death in 1995. She then moved to Milford, where she lived with her son and daughter-in-law and was a resident of the Milford Manor Nursing Home in Milford for one year prior to her death.
Mrs. Walsh, while living in Carthage, was an active member of the Methodist Church, where she also was a member and held various offices with the Eustayantha Study Club. She was a member of the Women's Civic Club and a 50-year-plus member of the Carthage Order of the Eastern Star, and was an assistant in the Brownies, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. She worked part-time at the Carthage Central School teachers' cafeteria. In Watertown, she was a member of the White Shrine Order of the Eastern Star, the Christian Women's Club and the Mullins Street Methodist Church. In Gouverneur, she was a member and officer in the St. Lawrence Travelers' Club, Gouverneur Garden Club, Gouverneur Home Bureau and Gouverneur Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star 92, and an active member of the Presbyterian Church. In Milford, she was a member of the Century Club and Avenue United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the Mary Circle.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Margaret Ann "Peggy" and Ron Williams of Springfield, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law; Dr. Lynn and Rachel Walsh of Milford; nine grandchildren, Jimmy Knowlton, Chris Knowlton, Rena Adcock, Ellen Heine, Rhonda Miller, Melissa Bernard, Jeff Walsh, Hollie Warfel and Heather Maull; and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave., Milford, where a service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday in Riverside Cemetery.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, DE 19963; or to First Presbyterian Church, 22 Church St., Gouverneur, NY, 13642.

Helen D. Wolfe, 89
GEORGETOWN - Helen D. Wolfe of Georgetown died Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was 89.
Mrs. Wolfe was born in Harbeson on June 28, 1914, daughter of the late John H. and Blanch M. Dodd.
She retired from the Indian River School District as a cafeteria manager after 39 years of service in 1977.
Mrs. Wolfe was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church in Georgetown.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Wolfe, in 1979.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. L. Kenneth Dodd and Jane Dodd; four grandchildren and their spouses, Dennis and Sherry Dodd of Georgetown, Denise Spicer of Ocean Pines, Md., David and Ruth Ann Dodd of Seaford, and Daniel Dodd at home; two great-grandchildren, Dana Spicer of Ocean Pines and Kim Dodd of Georgetown; and several cousins and nephews.
Services will be 3 p.m. Monday in Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market St., Georgetown, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will be in St. John's United Methodist Church Cemetery, Georgetown.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Carliss Carmean, RD #2, Box 153AA, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Carleta M. (Viven) Barr, 80
BALTIMORE, Md. - Carleta M. (Viven) Barr of Baltimore died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in the Wesley Home, Baltimore. She was 80.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore W. Barr, in 1999.
She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn Orofino and Madeline Swartz both of Baltimore; a grandson, Michael A. Orofino of Baltimore; her dear sister, Phyllis Myers of Dover, Del.; and her son-in-law, Samuel Orofino.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home, Inc., 5305 Harford Road, Baltimore.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

Margaret Clair Lingo Ellis, 84
SEAFORD - Margaret Clair Lingo Ellis of Seaford died of cancer Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 84.
Mrs. Ellis was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Leroy Anstine and Nellie Harper Lingo.
She was a self-employed caterer for 15 years, retiring in 1985. She previously worked for the former Covey Foods and Sweeney's Furniture Store as a bookkeeper. She also managed the former Chicken Box Restaurant in Seaford.
Mrs. Ellis was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Virgil Wilson Post 4961, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where she catered the Lions Club dinners for many years. She was also a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, where she served on the Alter Guild, in Seaford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace E. Ellis in 1993, and a brother, Robert Lingo in 1999.
She is survived by a nephew, Scot Lingo of Seaford; a niece, Cherie Lingo-Marvel of Seaford and great-nephew, Hugh Baxter Marvel III of Seaford.
Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Front St., Seaford. The Rev. Jeanne W. Kirby and Rev. G. William Truitt will officiate.
Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions to: The American Cancer Society, 1138 Parsons Rd., Salisbury, MD 21803-0163.

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