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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 ************************************************************************** * B. Frank Abbott, 89 MILFORD - B. Frank Abbott died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in Milford Center Nursing Home. He was 89. Mr. Abbott was self-employed in the Bridgeville area, most recently in Heal Estate ventures and as president of Abbott '&;' Abbott Construction Inc. He was an avid bird hunter. Mr. Abbott was a member of Gethsemane Masonic Lodge 28 A.F.A.M. He was preceded by his wife, Irene Gladys Abbott, in 2002; and a son, Howard Wayne Abbott, in 2001. He is survived by two granddaughters, Debbie Jester of Lincoln and Heather Baer of Bridgeville; a sister, Clara R. Jones of Bridgeville; four great-grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Baer and Amber and Ashley Jester; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Parsell Funeral Homes '&;' Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, where friends may call one hour earlier, with Masonic Services beginning at 1:45 p.m. Burial will be in Blades Cemetery, Blades. Memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Barbara Lee Cassidy, 35 DOVER - Barbara Lee Cassidy of Dover died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Christiana Hospital, Newark. She was 35. Ms. Cassidy was born in Chester, Pa., daughter of Mary Jane Tarbutton Cassidy and the late Benedict Carry. She had lived in Dover for the last 10 years. She graduated from Ridley, Pa., High School. She worked as a shift leader for Value City department store in Wilmington for the last three years. She enjoyed painting, reading and poetry. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Benedict Anderson at home; two daughters, Kimberly Stackhouse and Deziare Fee, both at home; three brothers, Frank Thompson of Aston, Pa., Ronald Thompson of Glen Mills, Pa., and Melvin Thompson of Millsboro; and three sisters, Rebecca Anders of Felton, Jane Cassidy of Nottingham, Pa., and Peggy Coombes of Dover. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St., Linwood, Pa., where friends may call two hours earlier. Memorial services will be 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the Christian Life Center, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to First Union Bank, c/o Barbara Cassidy in the name of her children Benedict, Kimberly and Deziare, 1501 Market St., Linwood, PA 19061. --------------------------------------------------------------- * William A. 'Bill' Creshine, 74 LONG NECK - William A. "Bill" Creshine of Long Neck, formerly of Lima, Pa., died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 74. Mr. Creshine was born in Chester, Pa., son of the late John and Helen Cassler Creshine. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines as a U.S. Army Ranger. Mr. Creshine was a retired employee of Scott Paper Co. with 34 years of service. He was a devoted family man who loved his children and enjoyed his grandchildren and his faithful friend, Toy Poodle "Buddy." Mr. Creshine was a 32nd-degree Mason and member of Lucius H. Scott Lodge 236 of Chester, a member of the Nur Temple Shrine and Royal Arch Chapter 250, American Legion Post 28 of Riverdale-Oak Orchard and St. George's Church in Clarksville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Curtis and Blanche Saylor; and three brothers, John Creshine, Oliver Creshine and Frank Creshine. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Helen M. Creshine; two sons, William Creshine of Boothwyn, Pa., and Douglas Creshine of Peach Bottom, Pa.; a daughter, Patty Ladd of West Chester, Pa., two stepsons, William Dennin and Edward Dennin, both of West Chester; a brother, James Wessner of Ocola, Fla.; two sisters, Helen Acri of Chester and Mildred Hamilton of Newark; and his grandchildren, Edward Dennin and Jake Dennin, both of West Chester, Billy John Creshine of Trainer, Pa., and Doreen Creshine and Heather Creshine, both of Boothwyn. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. George's Church, Clarksville, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, Millsboro. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the St. George's Church, RR 2, Box F, Clarksville, DE 19970. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Leslie Atlas Hood, 67 MILFORD - Leslie Atlas Hood of Milford died after a short illness Thursday, April 10, 2003. He was 67. Mr. Hood was born Oct. 12, 1935, son of the late Howard and Gladys Hood. He was employed at Perdue Farms in Milford until his health began to fail. Mr. Hood was an easygoing person. He is survived by his wife, Ella Spady Hood of Milford; five sons, Elijah Collins, Leslie Spady and Atlas Spady, all of Dover, and Atlas Payne of Milton and Kevin Payne of Lincoln; four daughters, Christine Spady of Greenwood, Lestine Spady of Dover, Marcella Spady of New Castle and Olivia Guy Hood of Wilmington; two sisters, Kathryn Showell of Seaford and Cora Miller of Rehoboth Beach; three brothers, Courtland and Thomas Hood of Lincoln and George Arnold of Seaford; three brothers-in-law, Lonnie Horsey of Lincoln, Martin Miller of Rehoboth Beach and Lawrence Spady of Milford; four sisters-in-law, Mary Tucker of Dover, Grace Floyd of New Jersey, Edith Hood of Seaford and Sheila Hood of Lincoln; an aunt, Marie Taylor of Millsboro; three grandchildren, Christopher Spady and Candice and Faith Spady; his companion, Lillie Mae Marshall of Milford; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Jesus Love Temple Church, 106 Walnut St., Milford, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Old Hickory, Slaughter Neck. Arrangements by Young's Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Keith E. Kandle, 49 MIDDLETOWN - Keith E. Kandle of Middletown died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in Christiana Hospital of Christiana Care, Newark. He was 49. Mr. Kandle was a graduate of Delcastle High School. He worked as a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning mechanic. Mr. Kandle enjoyed motorcycles and racecars, and he lived by the motto "Live hard, drive fast, die young." He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and good nature. He is survived by his wife, Linda; a daughter, Theresa Kandle, and a son, Richard Kandle, both of the family home; a sister, Mary P. Ingram of Middletown; an aunt, Martha Herring of New Castle; four cousins with whom he was raised, Thomas Herring, Eric Herring, Bryan Herring and Cam Herring; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be noon Saturday in Daniels and Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be private. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Keith Kandle's Children Education Fund, care of Daniels and Hutchison Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, Middletown, DE 19709. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Thomas F. McLaughlin Jr., 82 LONG NECK - Thomas F. McLaughlin Jr. of Long Neck, formerly of Bristol, Pa., died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in his home. He was 82. Mr. McLaughlin was born in Plymouth, Pa., son of the late Thomas F. Sr. and Ellen Driscoll McLaughlin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he was involved with the Battle of New Guinea. He was an operating engineer with Local 542 in Norristown, Pa., working for the Warner Co. in Morrisville, Pa., for 25 years, retiring in 1976. Mr. McLaughlin was a member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Millsboro, and was a life member of VFW Post 5542 in Bristol. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, George McLaughlin, Eugene McLaughlin and John McLaughlin. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gwendolyn Moore McLaughlin; three sons, Thomas F. McLaughlin III of Long Neck, Lawrence E. McLaughlin of Lewes and Joseph D. McLaughlin of Levittown, Pa.; a daughter, Eileen M. McLaughlin of Penndel, Pa.; five sisters, Ellen Neubert, Bernice Schwartz, Mary Mangold, Peggy Halter and Patricia McLaughlin; five grandchildren, Todd Sczucki, Larry McLaughlin, Mandy McLaughlin, Kristin McLaughlin and Joe McLaughlin; and a great-grandson, Kolin Smith. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mother Mary of Peace Catholic Church, Del. 24 and Del. 5, east of Millsboro. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Patriot's Way, Millsboro. The family suggests donations be made to Delaware Hospice, 600 DuPont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Floyd M. Moore Jr., 53 SEAFORD - Floyd M. Moore Jr. of Seaford died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 53. Mr. Moore worked for the city of Seaford for the past 27 years, most recently in the parks and recreation department. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Bonnie Moore; a son and daughter-in- law, Floyd M. III and Paula Moore of Seaford; a daughter, Trina Moore at home; two brothers, Howard Wilkerson of Salisbury, Md., and Gary Moore of Seaford; and three sisters, Patricia Griffith of Eden, Md., and Kathy Tharp and Alice Chaffinch, both of Seaford. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Blades Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Felicia I. Seery, 76 MILFORD - Felicia I. Seery of Milford died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in her home. She was 76. Mrs. Seery was born in Jersey City, N.J., daughter of the late Vincent and Irene Bovery. She had lived in Milford for the last 11 years, coming from Green Township, N.J. She was an office manager and stenographer, retiring in 1951 due to disability. She really enjoyed her family and loved to go shopping. Mrs. Seery was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Milford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Bovery. She is survived by her husband, John J. Seery; a son, John J. Seery III of Gaines, Iowa; a daughter, Patricia A. Seery of Milford; a brother, John Bovery of New Jersey; a sister, Eleanor Walker of New Jersey; and a brother-in-law and his wife, Thomas and Barbara Seery of New Jersey. Mass of Christian burial will be noon Monday in St. John's Catholic Church, Seabury Avenue, Milford, where friends may call two hours earlier. Arrangements by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Doris K. West, 66 LAUREL - Doris K. West of Laurel died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was 66. Mrs. West was born in Salisbury, Md., daughter of the late Bassil "Bob" and Helen Kennedy. She was a Realtor for Calloway, Farnell and Moore in Seaford. Mrs. West was a member of the Sussex County Association of Realtors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ben I. West. She is survived by a son, Ben I. West II of Laurel; a daughter, Quinn West of Oceanside, Calif.; three brothers, Bob Kennedy Jr. and Jimmy Kennedy, both of Seaford, and Gary Kennedy of Maine; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Christ the Cornerstone Community Church in Laurel. Pastor Bryan Rice will officiate. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163. ---------------------------------------------------------------