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All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Melinda Jarvis Devereaux ************************************************************************** * John Reuben Allen Jr., 51 SEAFORD - John Reuben Allen Jr., chief financial officer of Allen Family Foods of Seaford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in his home after a long battle with progressive congestive heart failure. He was 51. Mr. Allen was born Nov. 28, 1951, in Lewes, to the late Sally Foster Allen and John Reuben Allen Sr. of Seaford. He was a graduate of the Peddie School in Hightstown, N.J., where he was captain of the baseball and golf teams. In 1973 he received his bachelor of science degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and valuable member of the golf team. From there he continued on to earn his M.B.A. from the University of Miami in 1975. He married Susan in March of 1975, and together made their home in Seaford, where he joined his father, John, uncles, Charles C. Allen Jr. and Warren L. Allen, and his cousins, Chick and Warren Jr., in running the family business. Allen Family Foods was founded in 1919 by Mr. Allen's grandfather, C. Clarence Allen Sr., and Nellie G. Allen, and has since grown from a small family owned poultry business to the 16th largest operation in the industry. Mr. Allen was a devoted father and husband. He was well respected among the community on both a personal and professional level. He enthusiastically enjoyed offshore marlin fishing and was an excellent golfer. He had many friends with whom he enjoyed these activities. He participated in the White Marlin Open fishing tournament in Ocean City, Md., for more than 25 years. Mr. Allen was an active member of the Ocean City Marlin Club and the Ocean City Light Tackle Club. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Susan Sabo Allen; and three children, Kelly Noel, Lindsay Christine and John Reuben III. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John's Methodist Church in Seaford. Instead of flowers, the family asks for contributions to the Cleveland Heart Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44195; or www.clevelandclinic. org/giving/; or the Nellie G. Allen Curiosity Shop, Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Watson '&;' Yates, Seaford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Makayla R. Dunston, infant CLARKSVILLE - Makayla R. Dunston of Clarksville died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children. She was an infant. She is survived by her parents, Sean and Cindy Schwab Dunston; her maternal grandparents, Marie Schwab and Phillip Dennis; paternal grandparents, Oscar Dunston and Patricia Scribner; a sister, Victoria; three aunts, Wendy Wisniewski, Robin Jarvis and Thelma Yates; and four uncles, Charles Wisniewski, Thomas Jarvis Jr., Kevin Brightwell and Norman Brightwell. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday in the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue in Ocean View, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in St. George's Cemetery in Clarksville. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to help defray medical expenses. Please send donations to: c/o Robin Jarvis, Rt. 2, Box R26, Clarksville, DE 19970. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Thomas E. Elliott, 53 GREENWOOD - Thomas E. Elliott of Greenwood died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was 53. Mr. Elliott was born to Charles K. Elliott Sr. of Greenwood and the late Nancy Elliott, who died in 1993. He was a delivery driver for farms and agriculture. Mr. Elliott was a member and past commander of the VFW in Greenwood and worked the chicken barbecue. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Midge Breeding, in 1996. In addition to his father, he is survived by a brother, Charles K. Elliott Jr. of Greenwood; a nephew, John Elliott of Greenwood; and a niece, Amy Robb of Greenwood. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville. Burial will be private. --------------------------------------------------------------- * William B. Getty, 70 EARLEVILLE, Md. - William B. Getty of Long Point, Earleville, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in his home. He was 70. Mr. Getty was born June 22, 1932, in West Chester, Pa., son of the late Harry and Mary Frances Garris Getty. He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean War, receiving several citations, including the Korean Service Metal with a Bronze Star. For 36 years Mr. Getty worked for Amatex Corp. in Norristown, retiring in 1989 as a superintendent and maintenance engineer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Nancy Falco Getty, in 1998; and a brother, Allen Getty. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Trudy of Earleville and Michael and Jane of Long Point; a daughter; Deborah Colmery of Crystal Beach; a brother, Kenneth of Middletown, Del.; two sisters, Barbara Sabrouch of Lecanto, Fla., and Joyce Hamberg of Smyrna, Del.; her mother-in-law, Caroline Falco of Norristown; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St., Galena. Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Monday in St. Rosa of Lima R.C. Church, Chesapeake City. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Family suggests contributions may be made to the Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation, Box 2332, Elkton, MD 21922. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Betty G. Green, 81 MILFORD - Betty G. Green of Milford died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in Harbor Health Care, Lewes. She was 81. Mrs. Green was born March 13, 1922, in Pinebluff, N.C., daughter of the late Paul M. and Juanita McDonald Guild. She was employed for 18 years by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone in Silver Spring, Md., and handled their government accounts in the billing office. She retired in 1985. After moving to Milford, she participated in volunteer services for 10 years with Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Green, in 1997. She is survived by two sons, Bryan R. Green of Columbia, Md., and Robert P. Green of Port St. John, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy E. Carrigg of Milford and Beryl J. Lowman of Baltimore; a brother, Chester Guild of Adelphi, Md.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. today in Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave., Milford. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md. Burial will follow. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Carlisle Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 292, Milford, DE 19963; or to Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 199, Milford, DE 19963. Letters of condolence may be made at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers --------------------------------------------------------------- * Albert 'Butch' Harris Sr., 51 MAGNOLIA - Albert "Butch" Harris Sr. of Magnolia died Friday, April 4, 2003, in his home. He was 51. Mr. Harris was born July 31, 1951, son of the late Anna Mae Scarborough. He received his education in the Caesar Rodney School District. He was employed with A to Z Construction. Earlier he held various construction jobs, but his first love was driving trucks. Mr. Harris had a passion and love for cars, too. When he was younger, he enjoyed racing them with his many family and friends. He will be remembered for his big heart, infectious laugh, loud mouth and his willingness to do anything for anyone at any time. He is survived by a stepfather, Edward Scarborough of Frederica; a daughter, Shonetesha L. Quail of Magnolia; two sons, Albert C. Harris Jr. of Smyrna and Demetrius L. Harris of Dover; a daughter-in-law, Catrina E. Harris of Dover; three grandchildren, Andrea L. Wisher, Tiana J. Harris and Ahmad Harris; two godchildren, Talisha Pitts and Steven Jordan; three sisters, Sylvia Williams of California, Nadine Scarborough of Frederica and Annette Scarborough of Dover; five brothers, Joe Harris of Harrington, Tolbert Harris, Roger Scarborough and Edwin "Wes" Scarborough, all of Dover, and Victor Scarborough of Newark; a lifetime friend, Gail Price of Dover; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be noon Saturday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Sharon Hill Cemetery, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Barbara Ballard Harris, 71 HAMPTON, Va. - Barbara Ballard Harris of Hampton, formerly of Dover, Del., died Friday, April 4, 2003. She was 71. Mrs. Harris was born in Cambridge, Ohio, and grew up in Clayton, Del. She moved to the northern Virginia area with her husband, where she raised four children. She had a successful and much-enjoyed professional career as a technical librarian until her retirement, when she moved back to Delaware to be with her family. She then moved to Hampton in January of this year to be near her daughter. She was loved by many and will be missed. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-laws, Cindy and Bill Ogle of Hampton and Gwen and Jim Owens of Moravian Falls, N.C.; her two sons, Charles Harris Jr. of Falls Church and Guy Harris of Rancho Santo Margarita, Calif.; three sisters and their husbands, Jeanine and Tom James of Dover, Mass., Debbie and Jack Isaacs of Wilmington, Del., and Donna and Bruce Ballard of Smyrna, Del.; and her grandchildren, Dawn Phillips of Moravian Falls and Becky Ogle, Kevin Ogle, and Greg Ogle, all of Newport News. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions in Hampton, where a personal reflections will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Peninsula Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203. Arrangements by Berceuse Funeral and Cremation Traditions, Hampton. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Acquanetta Faith Horsey, 48 MILTON - Acquanetta Faith Horsey of Milton died of a long illness with sickle cell anemia Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in Lewes Convalescent Center, Lewes. She was 48. Ms. Horsey was born March 3, 1955, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Cordelia Everett Tucker. She was raised in Laurel. She attended school in the Laurel School District. She was a faithful soul mate, mother and grandmother. She loved her family, who affectionately called her Nettie, Mom and Mom Mom. Ms. Horsey enjoyed fishing, word puzzles and caring for her grandchildren. She is survived by her soul mate of 20 years, Wellington O. (Buddy) Hicks III; two daughters and a son-in-law, Garstina Wright and David Geyer and Hope L. Horsey; five grandchildren, Tyreik Horsey, Selex Horsey, Jacqueline Ellison, Jasmine Wright and David Geyer Jr., all of Millsboro; a dear uncle, Robert Everette of Millsboro; an aunt, Lucille Everette of Laurel; the father and beloved sisters of Buddy, Wellington O. Hicks Jr. of Lewes, Denise Hicks Barnes of Dover, Trudina Hicks Mifflin, and her husband, Brian Mifflin, of Magnolia, and Charlene Hicks Moore, and her husband, William Moore, of Hampton, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Slaughter Neck, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. L.D. Jamison will officiate. Burial will be in Old Hickory Cemetery, Slaughter Neck. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Richard E. 'Dick' Koch, 66 HENDERSON, Md. - Richard E. "Dick" Koch of Henderson died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in his home. He was 66. Mr. Koch was born Sept. 3, 1936, in Maiden Creek Township, Pa., son of the late Eugene Koch and Edna Moll Koch. He was self-employed as a canvas man. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, NASCAR, wrestling, baseball, football and all of the grandchildren's activities. Mr. Koch was a member of Spritzers Hunting Camp and the Pennsylvania Snowmobile Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Koch, on April 26, 1989 and a sister, Dolly Renninger. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Gene and Rhonda Koch of Hartly and Kevin Koch, and his friend, Kena, of North East; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Jerry Bartlett of Dover, Del.; and eight grandchildren, Raymond E. Koch, Ronald E. Koch and Robert E. Koch, all of Schuykill Haven, Pa., Roy E. Koch of St. Clair, Pa., and Shirley Kenderdine, Auburn and Gloria Reiner, all of Tower City, Pa. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Crouch Funeral Home, 127 S. Main St., North East. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. The Rev. Don Howard of Calvary Baptist Church, Clayton. Burial will be in Galena Cemetery, Galena. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Spc. Ryan P. Long, 21 SEAFORD - Spc. Ryan P. Long of Seaford was killed Thursday, April 3, 2003, near Baghdad, Iraq. He was 21. Spc. Long was a 1999 graduate of Seaford High School and entered the U.S. Army in September 1999. He is survived by his parents, Maj. Rudolf "Rudy" and Donna Long; a brother, Matthew Christopher Long of Georgetown; his maternal grandmother, Ruth Ann Ertel of Glen Haven, Wis.; three aunts, Joyce Mumm of Cassville, Wis., Diane Meyer of Verona, Wis., and Teresa Jaynes of Prairie du Chien, Wis.; and his girlfriend, Erin Staggs of Milledgeville, Ga. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Gockel Cemetery, Glen Haven, Wis. Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to Seaford Senior High School, Navy Junior ROTC College Fund at any Wilmington Trust Bank office. Arrangements by Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Milton Eugene Tingle, 53 DAGSBORO - Milton Eugene Tingle of Dagsboro died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in Beebe Medical center, Lewes. He was 53. Mr. Tingle was born in Lewes, son of Helen Mae Stevens of Dagsboro and the late Milton E. Tingle. He was formerly employed in the hatchery division of Townsend's Inc. in Millsboro. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Martin Dean Tingle of Dagsboro; a sister, Darlene M. Short of Dagsboro; a nephew who was a caregiver for Milton, Richard James Tingle of Dagsboro. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Robert Hudson will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Church Cemetery near Willards, Md. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Stefan Winiarczyk, 55 MILLSBORO - Stefan Winiarczyk of Millsboro died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in his home. He was 55. Mr. Winiarczyk was born in Malbork, Poland, son of the late Bazyli Winiarczyk and Katareyna Winiarczyk. He was the owner of a business, Peninsula Surveying and Site Design in Millsboro. Mr. Winiarczyk had been a member of Sussex Pines Rotary Club, Georgetown. He is survived by his wife, Donna Hart Winiarczyk; two daughters, Teena Winiarczyk of Bear and Jessica Winiarczyk of Rising Sun, Md.; two sons, Richard Winiarczyk of Rising Sun and Benjamin Winiarczyk of Middletown; four brothers, Wladek Winiarczyk of Poland, Bogdan Winiarczyk, Erast Winiarczyk and Adam Winiarczyk, all of Minneapolis; a sister, Bogusia Winiarczyk of Souderton, Pa.; and three grandchildren, Drew, Connor and Eric Winiarczyk. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Douglas Albert will officiate. Instead of flowers, memorials may be made to Delaware Hospice Southern Division, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. Because obituaries are an important element of the Delaware State News, this newspaper will publish obituaries and death notices at no charge to the public. Obituary information is often provided by area funeral homes. Family members can also prepare and submit this information for publication. An easy-to-use obituary form can be obtained by contacting Trish Nixon at 741-8229. Forms are also available at the main office of the Delaware State News, Webbs Lane and New Burton Road, Dover. ---------------------------------------------------------------