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William Henry Woodlin Jr., 94
MARYDEL - William H. Woodlin Jr. of Marydel died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 94.
Mr. Woodlin was born Nov. 2, 1908, son of the late William Woodlin Sr. and Blance Sewell.
He worked on the Thomas Farm until retirement. Afterwards, he worked as a horse trainer for 10 years for Mike Kemp and Warren Groff. Attending to the horses and cows were his hobbies.
"Pop," "Grandpop," "Uncle Bill," and "Mr. Bill," as he was affectionately known, was a caring and loving person. He was a kind-hearted individual who always had a few words of wisdom or a joke for everyone.
Mr. Woodlin was a member of Victory Church in Dover and attended regularly until his health began to fail.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Leon Stevenson; five sisters, Sarah Mosely, Roxie Minus, Mary Woodlin, Virgie Woodlin and Hester Woodlin; and six brothers, John Woodlin, Samuel Woodlin, Jaster Woodlin, Perry Woodlin, Charles Woodlin and Roy Albert.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eliza Jane Woodlin; three sons, Harold Woodlin Sr. of Philadelphia, and William H. Woodlin III and David Brown, both of Dover; a host of children and grandchildren he helped raise; two sisters, Bertha Foote and Mabel Jones, both of Baltimore; 21 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, neighbors, adopted family and friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the Victory Church, Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will be in the Gibbs Memorial Cemetery, Woodside.
Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.
Gail Clary, 44
LEWES - Gail Clary died, after a long bout with brain cancer, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in her home. She was 44.
Ms. Clary was born in Columbus, Ohio.
She attended York (Pa.) Suburban High School and graduated from Dallastown (Pa.) High School, class of 1976. She attended Ship-pensburg (Pa.) University.
Ms. Clary was employed by MetsoMinerals of York, Pa., prior to her illness.
She enjoyed spending time at the beach, having fun with friends and family. She had a fun-loving nature and a quick wit; she made friends easily and was extremely loyal. She had a warm heart that touched many and a smile that will not be forgotten.
Ms. Clary attended Groome United Methodist Church in Lewes.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Guy Clary.
She is survived by her mother, Pat Clary of Lewes; her father, Ron Clary of Visalia, Calif.; two sisters, Jill Wright of Milton and Jan Matthews of Enola, Pa.; a brother, Jon Clary of York; five nephews; and two nieces.
"Celebration of Life" to exult Ms. Clary's spirit will be 7 p.m. Friday in the Holiday Inn, North York, Pa. 30, York, where doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Groome United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 209, Lewes, DE 19958; or Compassionate Care Hospice, 39 N. Walnut St., Milford, DE 19963.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.
Shirley M. Collins, 70
FRANKFORD - Shirley M. Collins of Frankford died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in Green Valley Terrace, Millsboro. She was 70.
Mrs. Collins was born in Branchville, Va., daughter of the late Ezekiel and Mary Hardy Brown.
She was a happy homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Australia Collins, on May 10, 2001; five brothers; and a sister.
She is survived by six children, Rachel Bivens of Roxana, Sarah Cannon of Harrington, Gwenda Smith and Loretta Matthews, both of Camden, N.J., James Smith of Millsboro and Mar-tin Smyth of Smyrna; a sister, Thelma M. Brown; three sons-in-law, Calvin Bivens, Bishop Bruce Cannon and Robert Matthews; a foster brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Rogers of Frankford; a foster son and daughter, the Rev. Larry Morris and Prophetess Beth Morris, both of Dagsboro; a brother-in-law, Willie Banks of Harbeson; 24 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Holiness Church, Delaware Avenue, where friends also may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Larry Morris, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be 1 p.m. Monday in the Delaware Vet-erans Memorial Cemetery South, near Millsboro.
George J. DiDomenico, 75
MILTON - George J. DiDo-menico of Milton, and formerly of Folsom, Pa., died of natural causes Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. He was 75.
Mr. DiDornenico was the son of the late Gennaro Di-Domenico and the late Mary Policastro DiDomenico.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. DiDomenico had been employed by General Electric in Philadelphia as an electrician, retiring in 1987 after 40 years.
He had played semipro football for the Bluebells in southwestern Philadelphia, and also played baseball on the American Legion team. He was an avid sports fan and golfer. He loved movies, music and dancing. He had entertained many people with his special sense of humor.
Mr. DiDomenico was a former member of Sussex Pines Country Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. DiDomenico was preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor; a brother, Alfred DiDomenico; and a sister, Nora Maier.
He is survived by his wife, Dora DiDomenico; two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane DiDomenico of Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Donna and Henry Hox of Lester, Pa.; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Dean and Caffie DiDomenico of Newark and Dale and Kristin DiDo-menico of Indiatlantic, Fla.; a stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Carolyn and Anthony Cucinotta of Newark; a stepson, Scott Gordy of Re-hoboth Beach; a sister, Rose Glodek of Rehoboth Beach; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Vincent and Phyllis DiDomenico of Ri-dley Park, Pa., Fred and Betty DiDomenico of Wayne, Pa., and Jerry and Carol DiDomenico of Haddon Heights, N.J.; two grand-children; seven step-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Lewes Presbyterian Church, Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Harry Hughes will officiate.
Burial will follow the service in the adjoining church cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Lewes Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
Agnes Elaine Garland, 59
FRANKFORD - Agnes Elaine Garland of Frankford, formerly of New Freedom, Pa., died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, Md. She was 59.
Mrs. Garland was born in Martin, Tenn., daughter of the late John K. Adams and Mildred Parker Adams.
She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Gene Garland, in 1987.
She is survived by three sons, Gregory Smith of Brogue, Pa., and Mark Smith and James Garland, both of New Freedom, Pa.; a daughter, Dee Stranick of Frankford; brother, John K. Adams of McKenzie, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and a great-grandson.
Memorial services will be held in New Freedom, Pa.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Frankford.
Pauline D. Hafer, 90
LAURELDALE, Pa. -Pauline D. Hafer of Laurel-dale died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Manor Care Health Services, West Reading, Pa., where she was a guest since May 9, 2002. She was 90.
Mrs. Hafer was born in Reading, Pa., daughter of the late George and Anne (Hampton) Kramer.
She and her husband were the owners and operators of the former Hafer's Pharmacy in Laureldale, retiring in 1983. She also modeled hats for the former Whitner's Department Store in Reading.
Mrs. Hafer was a member of Rosedale United Church of Christ, Laureldale; and past president of the Altrusa Club in Reading.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold R. Harer, in 1983.
She is survived by a niece, Carol K. wife of Dr. John C. Lynch of Seaford; and a nephew, G. Alan Kramer of Houston, Texas.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Rosedale U.C.C., 1301 Bellevue Ave., Laurel-dale, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Gethse-mane Cemetery, Laureldale.
Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the memorial fund of her church or to Heartland Hospice, 416 Reading Ave., West Reading, PA 19611.
Paul T. Hickman, 70
DOVER - Paul T. Hickman of Dover, and formerly of Lincoln, died of complications of lung cancer Mon-day, Nov. 18, 2002, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 70.
Mr. Hickman was born in Camden, son of the late Herman T. and Laura Bell (Smith) Hickman.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Hickman was a truck driver for 26 years.
His hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoyed dining out and visiting folks and having conversations with them in their homes.
Mr. Hickman was a member of the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church of Milford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Dawson.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jeanette M. (Dawson) Hickman; a son, Paul J. Hickman of Waynesberg, Pa.; two daughters, Brenda Lee Lints of Dover and Susan M. Hickman of Henderson, Md.; a sister, Rachel Fluharty of Greensboro, Md.; three brothers, John Hickman of Harrington, Earl Hickman of Wyoming and Herman T. Hickman Jr. of Milford; seven grandchildren, Barry Hickman, Steven Hickman, Patricia Hickman, Christina Hickman, Brandon Lints, Ciera Lints and Erica Ford; a great-granddaughter, Brianna Hickman; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will 1 p.m. Friday in Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front St., Milford, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Hopkins Cemetery, Felton.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church of Milford, 103 Charles St., Milford, DE 19963.
Charles S. Nelson Sr., 73
CENTREVILLE, Md. - Charles Samuel Nelson Sr. of Centreville died Friday, May 11, 2001, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore. He was 73.
Mr. Nelson was born Sept. 28, 1927, in Centreville, son of the late Thomas Edmund Nelson and Bertha Parks Nelson.
He married the former Agnes Louise Whitby on June 10, 1947, and they made their home in Centreville.
Mr. Nelson served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II.
He retired from the Queen Anne's County Roads as a shop foreman after 41 years of service.
Mr. Nelson enjoyed baseball, fishing and refinishing furniture.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife on Nov. 7. 1998.
He is survived by a son, Charles Samuel Nelson Jr. of Centreville; a daughter, Sharon E. Truitt of Centreville; a brother, Thomas Edmund Nelson of Centreville; three grandchildren, Charles S. Nelson III and William Michael Truitt of Centreville and Thomas H Nelson of Queenstown; and a great-granddaughter, Kierstin Himminghoefer of Queenstown.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Chesterfield Cemetery, Centreville.
The family suggests contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of Queen Anne's County, P.O. Box 132, Queenstown MD 21658.
Arrangements are by the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Centreville.
Joseph F. Petrucci, 81
DOVER - Joseph F. Petrucci of Dover died Thursday, May 10, 2001, in his residence after a lengthy illness. He was 81.
Mr. Petrucci was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late Giusseppe and Maria Petrucci.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked for the U.S. Department of Navy in a classified position.
Mr. Petrucci lived in Delaware with his wife more than 25 years, as the couple moved to Dover after his retirement.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Petrucci was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dover.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Petrucci of Dover; a son, Joseph P. Petrucci of Dover; a daughter, Barbara Vucic of Wilmington; and five grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, South State Street, Dover, where friends may call one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St. Dover.
Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Milford.
William Watson Stevenson, 84
DOVER - William Watson Stevenson of Dover died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 84.
Mr. Stevenson was born March 21, 1917, son of the late William and Susan Stevenson.
He married Courtney H. White of Lynchburg, Va.
He received his educational training in the following schools of instruction: Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Delaware State College (now known as Delaware State University), University of Delaware and Temple University in Philadelphia.
Mr. Stevenson was a lifetime member of Whatcoat United Methodist Church. He served as a church schoolteacher and later became church school superintendent. He was confirmed as a lay speaker at Tindley Temple Methodist Church in Philadelphia under the administration of Bishop Love, who headed the old Delaware Conference. He served as a certified lay speaker at Whatcoat United Methodist Church and for the Peninsula-Delaware Conference. Mr. Stevenson was also a member of the Whatcoat chancel choir and actively participated in disciple Bible study and Bible studies that were formed following that study. He held membership in the Biblical Institute for Social Change at Howard University and was listed in Who's Who in Methodism in 1952.
Mr. Stevenson served the public for many rich and rewarding years in the Capital School District at William Henry Middle School, Central Middle School and Booker T. Washington, where he was a science and math instructor for 39 years. He served as a playground supervisor for the city of Dover and as playground director of the Head Start Project for the city of Wilmington.
He also served as president of the Dover Education Association, now known as the Capital Education Association of the Dover community. He was a lifetime member of the National Education Association, Delaware State University Alumni Association and Psi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. His Masonic affiliations included his elevation in 1964 to Honorary 33rd Degree, and in 1965 he was crowned sovereign grand inspector general and appointed illustrative deputy for the state of Delaware of the United Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Prudence Hall Affiliation. He held this position from 1965-93, when he was reclassified as sovereign grand inspector general emeritus.
During his tenure he organized the Delaware Assembly 43 of the Order of the Golden Circle in 1968, the G. Oscar Carrington Consistory 93 in 1975, the Commanders of the Rite in 1981 and the Milton Assembly 81, Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation. He was past master of Prudence Lodge 6, honorary past potentate of Suakim Temple 60 of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Incas member of Rebekah Court 4, Heroine of Jericho; member of the Holy Royal Arch Masons and past illustrious commander-in-chief of Corinthia Consistory 5. He was honorary past grand master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the Jurisdiction of Delaware and past grand lecturer.
In his fraternal relationship, he traveled to various provinces of Canada, Trinidad, Tobago, Jamaica, The West Indies, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (Freeport and Nassau), parts of Europe and Asia, the USSR (Moscow and Leningrad), Republic of Finland (Helsinki); Paris, Hong Kong, Alaska, Germany and Austria. Many awards were bestowed upon him during his illustrious career.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Marian S. Winder; an aunt, Helen Tilighman of Dover; five nieces, Georgette S. Stafford of Columbia, Md., Octavia Grippon, Amelia Dudley, Geraldine Durant and Elizabeth Massey, all of Dover; six nephews, Thomas Stafford of Columbia, Charles A. Massey, William Massey, Harold Massey and Jamie Durant, all of Dover, and Dennis Ryder of Florida; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Whatcoat United Methodist Church, 341Saulsbury Road, Dover.
Service will be noon Wednesday at the church.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the Whatcoat United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Funeral arrangements are by Minus Funeral Services.
Mary Hester Tuel, 87
QUEENSTOWN, Md. - Mary H. Tuel of Queenstown died May 10, 2001, in her home. She was 87.
Mrs. Tuel was born Oct. 2, 1913, in Elk Garden, W.Va., daughter of the late Solomon and Birdie Simmons.
After attending school in West Virginia, she married Lewis E. Tuel of Elk Garden on July 18, 1933.
In 1954, they moved to Queenstown, where she raised her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 16, 1990.
She is survived by four sons, Robert, Roger, Lewis and William Tuel, all of Queenstown; three daughters, Abloma Lea Thompson of Queenstown, G. Kay Risley of Grasonville, and Shirley Abernethy of Baltimore; a sister, Grace Schawniebart of Keyser, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Easton.
Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Chester.
James Earl 'Jimmy' Walker, 63
GOLDSBORO, Md. - James "Jimmy" Earl Walker of Goldsboro died of natural causes in Memorial Hospital of Easton. He was 63.
Mr. Walker was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Easton, son of Mildred H. Whitby Walker of Goldsboro and the late Robert Lee Walker.
He operated Tidewater Pest Control, the family business.
His passion in life was breeding and showing his Appaloosa horses with his brother, Don, and friend, Melvin Walls. Together they showed world and national champion horses.
He loved his herd of llamas, corqis and all birds. His spirit will soar like an eagle; he is with all of us.
Mr. Walker was member of the Delaware Appalooqa Horse Club.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, John W, Walker.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Cindy Walker of Cambridge; three brothers, Robert "Bob" Walker of Easton, William Lee "Bill" Walker of Cambridge and Donald "Don" E. Walker of Goldsboro; and two granddaughters.
Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Easton.
Arrangements by Fleegle Helfenbein Funeral Nome, P.A., Greensboro.
Wayne D. Welch, 58
HARRINGTON - Wayne D. Welch of Harrington died Saturday, May 12, 2001, in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was 58.
Mr. Welch retired in 1993 after working 32 years at the DuPont Nylon Plant in Seaford. After retiring he worked part-time as a range master and hunting guide for J&P Sporting Clays and Hunting Lodge in Sudlersville, Md.
Mr. Welch was a lifelong sportsman and enthusiastic hunter, trapper and clay target shooter who also enjoyed crabbing. An authority on flathead ford engines, he was noted for his building of high performance racing engines. A number of area vintage stock cars ran engines built by Mr. Welch, who also restored vintage Fords from the '30s and '40s. A pickup truck owned and restored by him won trophies at classic car competitions.
He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Welch, in 1977.
Mr. Welch is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonita B. Welch; his mother, Agnes G. Welch of Harrington; a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy W. and Susan L. Welch of Vernon; and a grandson, Zachery Hunter Welch.
Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Price Funeral Home, 6 Dorman St., Harrington.
Services will be private.
Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
David Lloyd Williams, 83
WYOMING - David Lloyd Williams of Wyoming died Friday, May 11, 2001, in his home with his loving wife. He was 83.
Mr. Williams was born April 3, 1918, in Bangor, Pa., son of the late Elizabeth Owens and William John Williams.
He received his bachelor of science from Stroudsburg University and later his master's degree plus 30 from the University of Delaware.
He was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the 8th Army Air Force out of England. His aircraft was shot down on his last mission over Aachen, Belgium. He was the only survivor and was rescued by the French underground. He was taken prisoner of war by German troops at freedom train and was held a prisoner of war for 26 months at Stalagluft 3. His freedom finally came with the arrival of Gen. George Patton. He received the Purple Heart among other decorations and citations for his service.
Mr. Williams came to Caesar Rodney School as a sixth-grade teacher in 1949. In 1957 he became administrative assistant for Dr. William B. Simpson, then superintendent. In 1959 he took over Dover Air Force Base Elementary School, and in April 1961 moved his students to the newly constructed Air Base schools, Welch Elementary and in 1966 Arnold Elementary.
With the opening of W. Reily Brown Elementary in 1970, he served as principal until taking his retirement from the district in 1985.
Caesar Rodney was a way of life to him, and for 36 years his students were touched with his empathy for Caesar Rodney and for them. Tough talking, emphatic but soft at heart, he expected only the best from his students and teachers, and he did the best by them.
Mr. Williams filled his retirement as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather for his namesake, David Conlon.
Titled as the unofficial "Wyoming Town Crier," his daily walks were filled with frequent stops to share a joke or a friendly word.
He became an avid gardener, becoming famous for his "slightly altered" first and best ripe tomatoes of the season.
Mr. Williams was a member of Wyoming United Methodist Church, the senior church choir and the Delaware Association of School Administrators.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet Williams; four children, Mary Williams Conlon, and her husband, Patrick, of Smyrna, Robert and Deborah Williams of Elkton, Md., William and DeAnne Williams of West Chester, Pa., and Amy Williams Griffith, and her husband, Jack, of Apopka, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Tim Conlon, and his fiancee, Nancy Donahue, Jeremy, and his wife, Laura Conlon, Katie Conlon, and her fiance, Tyler Miller, Alicia Williams, and her fiancee, John Sturgell, Jessica and Rachel Williams, JoDe and Jill Hendrick, Parker Williams and Joshua Sipple; and two great-grandchildren, David Conlon and Scott Sturgell.
Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Monday at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
Service will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at 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 the David L. Williams Scholarship Fund, c/o Caesar Rodney Administration Office, P.O. Box 188, Camden, DE 19934; or Delaware Hospice, Lotus Plaza, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
Mary A. Birdwell, 81
DOVER - Mary A. Birdwell of Dover died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 81.
Mrs. Birdwell was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Fullerton, La., daughter, of the late Elijah and Welthan Conley.
She was a homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Birdwell and four sons.
She is survived by a son, Butch Birdwell of Belle Chasse, La.; a daughter, Mary L. McGinnis of Frederica; and six grandchildren.
Services will be 8 p.m. Thursday in Trader Funeral Home in Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
