Obituaries

Elaine Helen “Lena” Insley, 94, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Brandywine Assisted Living in Rehoboth Beach, with her loving daughter by her side. She was born March 6, 1918, in Marshallton, Del., daughter of the late Ferdnand and Conchetta George.

Insley served as president of the Alter Society at St. Helena’s Church in Wilmington, Del., for many years. She enjoyed providing training for the Candy Stripers at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. Insley loved crocheting beautiful pieces for friends and family. She also enjoyed a good shopping spree or sitting quietly, working on her crossword puzzles.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Luther H. Insley; sister, Mary J. George; and brother, Fred J. George. She is survived by her loving daughter, Bonnie Allison and her husband, Ernest, of Rehoboth Beach; a sister, Ann Glover; two grandsons, Stephen J. Allison and his wife, Lisa, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Jonathan P. Allison of Wilmington.

A Mass of Christian Burial was to be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Edmond Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Del. Entombment was to be Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington. Arrangements were by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium in Lewes, Del., through which online condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salesianum School; 1801 N. Broom St.; Wilmington, DE 19802.

Earl W. Martin, 92, of Livermore, Calif., and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., Washington, D.C., Cheverly, Md., and Annapolis, Md., passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his residence in Livermore. He was born April 28, 1920, in Philadelphia, son of the late Michael and Helena (Carney) Martin.

Martin was an attorney for the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, providing legal advice for more than 40 years to the Treasury Department and U.S. Customs, before his retirement in 1989. Martin graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia in 1938. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a medical officer who saw combat in the European Theater during World War II.

Following the war, Martin obtained his bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College (now St. Joseph’s University) in Philadelphia. After working for several years in sales, he and his wife moved to Washington, where he received his law degree from Georgetown Law School.

Over the years, he assumed the role of patriarch of the Martin family, and his family always saw him as such a generous man and, because of his personality, he had the unique ability to light up a room. Moreover, he was often able to find a silver lining in the most trying of circumstances. Although his demanding work schedule limited his hobbies, he thoroughly enjoyed being with his family and spending time at his vacation home in Bethany Beach, Del., and at his sister Ann’s home in Villas, N.J.

He is survived by his wife, Bernice M. (Uhlman) Martin of Livermore; a daughter, Bernadette Martin, and her husband, Mark Ruggles, of Livermore; a sister, Regina Herman of Philadelphia; and two step-grandchildren, Lauren and Brandon Ruggles.

A Mass of Christian Burial was planned for Dec. 29, 2012, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Del., officiated by the Rev. Christopher Ruggles, with entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions for scholarship assistance be made to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School; 1733 West Girard Ave.; Philadelphia, PA 19130. Arrangements were by the Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., through which condolences may be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

Lloyd W. “Mike” Melvin, 91, of Ocean View, Del., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at his residence. He was born Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1921, in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Clarence T. and Alice (Eagan) Melvin.

Melvin was employed as a commercial artist for 40 years. He also owned and operated a sign and advertising business in Crofton, Md. Melvin served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Navy for eight years during World War II. Following his military service, he worked as a civilian with the Navy for a period of time.

Melvin was a member of the American Legion Post 24 and Ocean View VFW Post 7234, and he was an avid golfer. He was proud to say that he had gotten a hole-in-one on every Par 3 at the Crofton Country Club in Maryland. In 1957, he helped design and build the Augusta float for President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s inauguration.

In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Patty” Melvin, in 2010; and two sons, John Michael Melvin in 1997 and Stephen Melvin in 2011. He is survived by his son Michael Melvin and daughter-in-law Lynn Melvin of Silver Spring, Md.; a step-daughter, Carol Duvall of Silver Spring; two grandchildren, Lloyd W. Melvin III of Rockville, Md., and Mary Kate LeWald and her husband, David, of Gaithersburg, Md.; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth LeWald of Gaithersburg, Md.; his brother, Clarence T. Melvin Jr. of Solomons Island, Md.; and his sister, Betty M. Robrecht of Tall Timbers, Md.

A Mass of Christian Burial was to be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at 11 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway in Bethany Beach, Del. Entombment was to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. Memorial contributions may be sent to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Melvin’s life memorial Web page and his online guest book are available at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Thelma H. Quillen, 95, of Berlin, Md., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. She was born in Salisbury, Md., daughter of the late Lloyd and Katie (Truitt) Hickman.

Quillen had been a seamstress for the former Rombro Brothers Shirt Factory in Willards and the Powellville Shirt Factory for many years.

She is survived by three sons, David A. Quillen, and his wife, Doris, of Ocean City, Md., Michael W. Quillen of Ocean Pines, Md., and Richard T. Quillen, and his companion, Tammy, of Bishopville, Md.; a daughter, Brenda J. Colegrove, and her husband, Dale, of Salisbury; three grandchildren, Dawn Spencer, Chris Hall and Ryan Hardesty; three step-grandchildren, Shana Jones, Meggan Driscoll and Aaron Colegrove; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was scheduled for Dec. 31, 2012, at Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., with the Rev. E. Wayne Holland officiating, and interment was to be at Sunset Memorial Park in Berlin, Md. Condolences may be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

Jay Richard Schmitt Jr., 76, of Ocean View, Del., formerly of Gettysburg, Pa., passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Schmitt was born and raised in Gettysburg. He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and Shippensburg University. Early in his career, Schmitt taught and coached in the Muhlenberg, Biglerville and Gettysburg Township school districts.

In 1968, he opened The Carpetbraggers Inc. in Gettysburg, Pa., which he operated until his retirement to Delaware in 1999. Schmitt was an active member of the Gettysburg Rotary before his retirement. Following his move to Delaware, he taught tennis at Sea Colony near Bethany Beach and the Plantations in Lewes until 2009.

Schmitt is survived by his loving spouse of almost 50 years, Kathleen (Gerhart) Schmitt; a son, Jay Richard Schmitt III of Gettysburg, Pa.; a daughter, Stacy Kathleen Schmitt and her partner, Catherine Ann Burns, of London, U.K.; a sister, Suzanne Goodling of Lititz, Pa.; and a brother, Donald Schmitt and his wife, Carolann, of Gettysburg, Pa.

Services were to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions in Schmitt’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; Grand Central Station; P.O. Box 4777; New York, NY 10163-4777. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Evelyn Elizabeth “Betty” Warren, 87, of Millsboro, Del., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Born April 29, 1925, in Salisbury, Md., she was the daughter of the late Francis and Carolyn Davis Donaway.

Warren was a graduate of Millsboro High School, and she attended of Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro. She married her husband, Ralph, in 1962. Together with her role as a homemaker, they spent 42 wonderful years together, and he preceded her in death in 2004. Warren loved gardening and sewing, and she was dedicated to her family.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Warren was preceded in death by her brother, Morton Donaway, and her sister, Ruth Donaway. She is survived by two daughters, Tina McIntosh and her husband, John, of Gaithersburg, Md., and Tara Eggers and her husband, John, of Eldersburg, Md.; and one grandchild, Jake Eggers.

A viewing and calling hours for visitation were to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Watson Funeral Home; 211 S. Washington St.; Millsboro, DE 19966. On Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, a funeral service was to be held at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Hudson officiating. Friends may call one hour prior, for visitation. Interment was to follow, at Millsboro Cemetery. Floral tributes are welcomed or, in lieu of flowers, the family suggested contributions to the Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Jay Richard Schmitt Jr., 76, of Ocean View, Del., formerly of Gettysburg, Pa., passed away Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Schmitt was born and raised in Gettysburg. He was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and Shippensburg University. Early in his career, Schmitt taught and coached in the Muhlenberg, Biglerville and Gettysburg Township school districts.

In 1968, he opened The Carpetbraggers Inc. in Gettysburg, Pa., which he operated until his retirement to Delaware in 1999. Schmitt was an active member of the Gettysburg Rotary before his retirement. Following his move to Delaware, he taught tennis at Sea Colony near Bethany Beach and the Plantations in Lewes until 2009.

Schmitt is survived by his loving spouse of almost 50 years, Kathleen (Gerhart) Schmitt; a son, Jay Richard Schmitt III of Gettysburg, Pa.; a daughter, Stacy Kathleen Schmitt and her partner, Catherine Ann Burns, of London, U.K.; a sister, Suzanne Goodling of Lititz, Pa.; and a brother, Donald Schmitt and his wife, Carolann, of Gettysburg, Pa.

Services were to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions in Schmitt’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research; Grand Central Station; P.O. Box 4777; New York, NY 10163-4777. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Donald C. Risso, 74, of Bishopville, Md., formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at Salisbury Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Salisbury, Md. He was born in Baltimore, son of the late Angelo and Anna Stalionis Risso.

Risso had been an inspector with NASA Logistics and was a member of Ocean City Elks #2645, American Legion Post 166 in Ocean City, Md., and the Ocean City Parrot Head Club. He was also an avid golfer.

He is survived by his wife, Linda W. Risso of Bishopville, Md.; devoted friends, Charles and Sharon Marble of Ocean Pines, Md.; a sister, Bernice Remond of Calabash, N.C.; brother-in-law Ronald J. Walter of Ocean View, Del.; brother-in-law Ronald B. Ahrens of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sister-in-law Diane L. Leitch of Lewes, Del.; and 17 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerome P. Risso.

Services were to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested donations be made to the American Diabetes Association; 2002 Clipper Park Rd., Suite 110; Baltimore, MD 21211, or to Ocean City Elks Lodge #2645; 13708 Sinepuxent Ave.; Ocean City, MD 21842, or to Ocean City Parrot Head Club, Scholarship Fund; P.O. Box 5067; Ocean City, MD 21842. Condolences may be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

Lois Jane Kriwer, 80, of Lewes, Del., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, at her residence. She was born Monday, Jan. 4, 1932, in Philadelphia, Pa., daughter of the late James B. and Grace Mildred (MacElroy) Siemers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Kriwer Jr., in 2002.

Kriwer, affectionately known as “Nanny” to one and all, was fun-loving, full of life and never known to meet a stranger. When the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel in Rehoboth Beach, Del., opened its doors in the 1990s, Kriwer was there and continued to serve “her” clients with a smile and good cheer for 13 years. She loved to dance and met her late husband, Robert, at a Marine Corps dance. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Marine Corp League, Diamond State, Delaware, for many years.

Kriwer’s favorite movie was “Gone with the Wind,” and she was in the audience for opening night in Philadelphia, Pa.; she held onto her prized movie program for all her life. Kriwer always enjoyed a great card game and dice. She was a history buff and avid movie-watcher. Kriwer was loyal to her family and friends and took great pride in staying in touch by writing letters and calling on the phone. She is remembered as a loving — and the best — wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many.

Kriwer is survived by her five children, Susan L. Reed, Robert J. Kriwer and Kathy A. Martin, all of Lewes, Gail G. Mullen and her husband, Jamie, of New Castle, Del., and Chris E. Kriwer and his wife, Michelle, of Pasadena, Md.; four grandsons, Richard J. Reed of Trevose, Pa., Robert Kriwer of Jacksonville, Fla., Gerald May of New Jersey and James Kriwer; five granddaughters, Heather Keller of Philadelphia, Pa., Molly Jane Martin of Millsboro, Del., and Victoria Conrad-Kriwer, Emerson Conrad-Kriwer and Pilar Conrad-Kriwer, all of Pasadena, Md.; and four great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Kwiwer’s life was to be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del., where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Interment was to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions be made in Nanny’s name to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Kriwer’s life memorial Web page and online guestbook are available at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Wilma Burbage, 89, of Frankford, Del., passed away on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Fla., with her husband at her side.

She was born Sept. 26, 1923, in Frankford, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Sallie (McCabe) Lynch. Burbage was a bookkeeper until the 1970s. She was a graduate of John M. Clayton High School and a lifetime member of the Roxana United Methodist Church and the Mission Seekers.

Burbage is survived by her loving husband of almost 69 years, Allen L. Burbage; a son, Gerald Burbage and his wife, Joanne, of Milford; a daughter, Carol Evans and her husband, Scott, of Dagsboro; three grandsons and their wives, J.S. and JoAnna Evans of Frankford, Graham and Kasey Burbage of Newark and David and Elizabeth Burbage of Virginia Beach, Va.; and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at the Roxana United Methodist Church, Frankford, Del., where friends and family may call after 1 p.m. Interment to follow in the Wilgus Cemetery in Roxana, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Roxana United Methodist Church; 35901 Zion Church Rd.; Frankford, DE 19945. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Mary Ellen Carr, 69, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at her home.

She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Jan. 12, 1943, daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Huff) Flocco. Carr worked in sales most of her life and at the time of her death was employed with Coldwater Creek, a clothing store in Rehoboth Beach. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, ceramics and traveling.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 31 years, Francis Carr; four children, John, Mary Ellen, Donna and William; a sister, Agnes; two brothers, Charles and Joseph; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was to be offered on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at St. Pius X Catholic Church; 220 Lawrence Rd.; Broomall, PA 19008. Interment was to follow at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pa. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Maude A. Daniels of Frankford, Del., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012. She was 78 years old.

Daniels was born on May 29, 1934, in Frankford to the late George and Stella Short. She worked for Eagle Poultry and Allen. She was known as a wonderful, but straight-forward woman who would clearly “tell you like it is.” She loved sitting at the kitchen table, her soap operas and gospel music. She was devoted to her family and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister and several brothers. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John R. Daniels of Frankford; a nephew who she raised as a son, David Short and his wife, Valerie, of Fruitland, Md.; a daughter, Joyce Daniels of Hartly, Del.; a son, Danny Daniels of Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Amanda Drake of Philadelphia, Pa.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and extended family members and friends.
A funeral service was to be at held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington Street in Millsboro, Del., where friends could call one hour prior. The Rev. Shirley Williams was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Harmony Cemetery in Millsboro. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.

Raymond John Hickman of Ocean View, Del., passed away at the age of 88 on Dec. 19, 2012, after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh H. Hickman; his mother, Edna Shepherd Hickman; and his brother, H. Harbison Hickman.

Hickman was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and moved to Ocean View as a young boy. He graduated from Lord Baltimore High School and then proudly served in World War II in the Third Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. He was wounded in Anzio, Italy, and was awarded the Purple Heart.

Upon returning from the war, he attended the University of Delaware and met the love of his life, Sally West. They were married in 1949 and settled in Bethany Beach, where he joined his father and brother building homes in the Bethany area as Hugh H. Hickman & Sons. He and his wife began Hickman Real Estate, which they owned for 30 years. After retirement, the couple moved to Ocean View and Fort Myers Beach, Fla., where he enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, golfing and entertaining his family and friends.

He was a member of the Bethany Beach Fire Company, the Lord Baltimore Lions Club, the Veterans of Foreign War, and Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, where he had been a trustee and member of the choir.

Hickman is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sally West Hickman; his daughters, Laura Lee Hickman, Jane Tribbitt and Nancy Rhodes; his sons-in-law, Timothy Tribbitt and John Timothy Rhodes; and his beloved grandchildren, Tyler Tribbitt and his fiancée, Abbe Miller, Matthew Tribbitt and John West Rhodes.

A celebration of Hickman’s life was to be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View, Del. Burial was to be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church; 81 Central Ave.; Ocean View, DE 19970, or to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Carl W. Jeffers, 87, of Selbyville, Del., and formerly of Perry Hall, Md., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Berlin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Berlin, Md. He was born in Cumberland, Md., son of the late Lawrence L. and Bessie (Grady) Jeffers.

He had worked for the State of Maryland and retired from the Personnel Division. He was also a World War II and Korean War Army veteran and a member of Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234 in Ocean View, Del.
Jeffers is survived by his wife, Evelyn M. Jeffers of Selbyville, and several nieces and nephews.

A service was to be held on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maryknoll Sisters; P.O. Box 311; Maryknoll, NY 10545-0311. Arrangements were by Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., through which condolences may be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

Richard O. “Rich” Magee Jr., 46, of Rehoboth Beach, Del., passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Rehoboth Beach. Magee was born April 30, 1966, in Lewes, Del., son of Frances (Smith) Magee of Lewes and the late Richard O. Magee Sr. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Odell Magee.

Magee attended the Lewes Christian Academy through high school. His first job was cooking at TJ’s corner in Rehoboth Beach. Eventually, he ventured over to the District of Columbia and took a job cooking at Red Hot & Blue and at Pep Boys in Virginia. In 1991, Magee returned to the beach, where he truly became a jack of all trades, working at various jobs, which included Manlove Auto Parts and Thompson Electric.

Magee had many interests, which included going to the beach, driving on the beach in his yellow jeep, pitching horseshoes backwards, the Pittsburgh Steelers, hunting and fishing. He was an active member of the Lewes Church of Christ at the Crossing in Milton, Del. He will be remembered as a jokester and a storyteller, but, most importantly, as a loving father, son and brother.

In addition to his mother, Magee is survived by two daughters, Megan Lee Magee of Rehoboth Beach and Katy M. Magee of Lewes; a son, Richard T. Magee of Lewes; his former wife and mother of his children, Mary V. Magee of Lewes; two sisters, Jackie Brasswell of Lutz, Fla., and Debbie Hopkins and her husband, Ed, of Rehoboth Beach; and his black Labrador, Duke.

A celebration of Magee’s life was to be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del. Interment was to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association; 200 Continental Dr., Ste. 101; Newark, DE 19713. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Earl W. Martin, 92, of Livermore, Calif., and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa, Washington, D.C, Cheverly, Md., and Annapolis, Md., passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at his residence in Livermore. He was born April 28, 1920, in Philadelphia, son of the late Michael and Helena (Carney) Martin.

Martin was an attorney for the U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., providing legal advice for more than 40 years to the Treasury Department and U.S. Customs, before his retirement in 1989. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia in 1938.

He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 and was a medical officer who saw combat in the European Theatre during World War II. Following the war, Martin obtained his bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s College (now St. Joseph’s University) in Philadelphia. After working for several years in sales, he and his wife moved to Washington, D.C., where he received his law degree from Georgetown Law School.

Over the years, he assumed the role of patriarch of the Martin family, and his family always saw him as such a generous man, and because of his personality, he had the unique ability to light up a room.

Moreover, he was often able to find a silver lining in the most trying of circumstances.

Although his demanding work schedule limited his hobbies, he thoroughly enjoyed being with his family and spending time at his vacation home in Bethany Beach, and at his sister Ann’s home in Villas, N.J.

Martin is survived by his wife, Bernice M. (Uhlman) Martin of Livermore; one daughter, Bernadette Martin and her husband, Mark Ruggles, also of Livermore; one sister, Regina Herman of Philadelphia; and two step-grandchildren, Lauren and Brandon Ruggles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Dec., 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church; 691Garfield Pkwy., Bethany Beach, DE 19930, where friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. The Rev. Christopher Ruggles was to officiate, and entombment was to be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions for scholarship assistance be made to St. Joseph’s Preparatory School; 1733 West Girard Ave.; Philadelphia, PA 19130. Arrangements are by the Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., through which condolences may be sent by visiting www.hastingsfuneralhome.net.

Margaret M. Meyer, 78, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at her home in Lewes, Del. She was born Dec. 3, 1934, in Jersey City, N.J., daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Nies) Caulfield.

Meyer loved to crochet and made many beautiful projects. She was a lecturer for the Weight Watchers organization and enjoyed the thrill of lottery scratch-off tickets. Meyer was remembered as a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Meyer was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, John E. Meyer, in September 2012, and her son, Joseph Meyer in 2006. She is survived by her three sons, John E. Meyer of Toms River, N.J., James Meyer and his wife, Lynn, of Reedsville, N.C., and Jarrett Meyer of Salisbury, N.C.; two daughters, Nanette Randles of Chesapeake, Va., and Genevieve Unger and her husband, Shannon, of Whiting, N.J.; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, John C. Caulfield of Baltimore, Md.; and two sisters, Eileen Jeffas of Jersey City, N.J., and Ronnie Cacacie and her husband, Tom, of Warren Grove, N.J.

Memorial services were to be held on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del., where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. Entombment was to be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way in Millsboro, Del.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Delaware Lung Association; 1021 Gilpin Ave.; Wilmington, DE 19801. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

William Webster “Bill” Rich, 88, of Lewes, Del. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at The Oaks of Carolina in Raleigh, N.C. He was born May 17, 1924, son of the late Webster C. and Anne (Rutherford) Rich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria (Marrone) Rich, in May 2008.

Rich was a graduate of Cornell University, having earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He enjoyed a lifelong career with the DuPont Company in Seaford, Del., and Chambers Works in Deepwater, N.J. After retiring in August of 1985, Rich consulted as a private contractor with DuPont for several years.

He loved puttering around in his gardens and doing a little yard work. Rich continued to do masonry work whenever the need presented itself. Throughout his life, he enjoyed many hobbies that involved a love of animals, including racing pigeons, singing canaries, bluebirds, martins, and show and pet dogs. He was a very hard-working man but enjoyed “toying” with computers. Rich never met a stranger. He was a very friendly, outgoing man who took every opportunity to reminisce with others about politics and his service in the Marine Corps.

Rich will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who will be missed by many. He will also be remembered for his dedication, love of country and passion for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Rich is survived by three sons, Charly Rich of Newark, Del., William Rich and his wife, Jongrak, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Jack Rich of Eden, Md.; two daughters and their husbands, Barbara R. and Bob Kambarn of Allen, Md., and Anne R. and Steve Miller of Cary, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Rich of Boca Raton, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Lynn Matava and her husband, Joe, of Hebron, Md., Carrie Kambarn of Salisbury, Md., Daniel, Kelsey, Michael and Ashley Miller of Cary, N.C., Fai and Sai Rich of Boca Raton, Fla.; and three great-grandchildren, Maya and Annabel Matava of Hebron, Md., and Jelani Allen of Salisbury, Md.; and a sister-in-law, Thelma Fitzgerald of Utica, N.Y.

Funeral services were to be held Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Parsell Funeral Homes, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del. Interment was to be at 1 p.m. at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery; 26669 Patriots Way; Millsboro, DE 19966, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Wounded Warriors; P.O. Box 758517; Topeka, KS 66675. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas Lee Stubbins, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Seasons Hospice Inpatient Unit at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. He was born April 10, 1927, son of the late William and Matilda (Bransby) Stubbins.

Stubbins proudly served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was an active participant, with his sons, in the Boy Scouts and could always be found on the Harundale Little League ball field during their childhood. He was also an enthusiastic Baltimore Orioles fan. Stubbins looked forward to his daily visits at the Lewes, Del., McDonalds with his coffee/breakfast club group and he enjoyed serving at the soup and salad fellowship each Tuesday at Lewes Presbyterian Church.

Stubbins had many varied interests, which included serving as treasurer for the Artistic Seniors at the Harbor Lights Cheer Center in Lewes and joining the Pythagoras Lodge 123 AF & AM in Baltimore, Md., American Legion Post #40 in Glen Burnie, Md., VFW Post #7447 and the American Legion Post #28. He loved crabbing, golfing and camping with his family. Stubbins was a loving father and particularly loved time spent with his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his contagious smile, positive attitude and love of family.

In addition to his parents, Stubbins was preceded in death by his wife, Claudia (Byrd) Stubbins in 2005; three brothers, George, Edward and William Stubbins; three sisters, Theresa Gruss, Mary Berman and Margaret Freburger. Stubbins is survived by three sons, Mark Stubbins of Katy, Texas, and his wife, Cynthia, Kirk Stubbins of Glen Burnie, Md., and his wife, Lora, and Craig Stubbins of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Donna Bartell of Oakwood, Georgia., and her husband, Van; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Heather and Robert Bowman, Amanda and John Crane, Bruce and Kristen Moog, Amy and Matthew Beall, Jessica Lease, T.J. Stubbins, Kristin Stubbins and Isabella Stubbins; and seven great-grandchildren, Emma Bowman, Thomas Bowman, Carlie Crane, Stephanie Lewis, Dale Moog, Bryanna Beall and Gabriel Lease.

A Celebration of Life for Stubbins was to be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at 11:15 a.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del. There will be a Masonic Service just prior, at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Entombment was to be private, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions be made to Lewes Presbyterian Church; 133 Kings Hwy.; Lewes, DE 19958. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Donaway Timmons “Dee” Vickers of Frankford, Del., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. He was 78 years old.

Vickers was born on March 20, 1934, in Frankford to the late John William and Lena Mae Timmons Vickers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, William Emory Vickers, in 2008.

Vickers retired from Delmarva Power after 25 years of service. In his early years, he worked for the James Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., for approximately 14 years and also for the State of Delaware Highway Department. Vickers also was a crop farmer. He loved baseball; he was a diehard Orioles fan. He also enjoyed football, hunting and working the land on his farm. Vickers was remembered as a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, who were the apple of his eye.

Vickers is survived by his wife of 49 years, Bessie Vickers of Frankford; a son, William Dee Vickers and his wife, Michelle, also of Frankford; a daughter, Deanna Mae Price and her husband, Darrin, of Magnolia, Del.; five grandchildren, Ryan, Madison and Alexa Price, Miranda and David Vickers; and numerous extended family members and friends.

A funeral service was to be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at Watson Funeral Home; 211 S. Washington St.; Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends could call on Thursday, Dec. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. and also Friday from noon to 1 p.m. Burial was to follow at the Dagsboro Redmen’s Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Company; P.O. Box 128; Dagsboro, DE 19939. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.