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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 ************************************************************************** * Richard Franklin Aurich, 80 SMYRNA - Richard Franklin Aurich of Smyrna, formerly of Wilmington, died, after a courageous battle with cancer, Monday, March 31, 2003, in his home. He was 80. Mr. Aurich was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Altoona, Pa., son of the late George Michael Aurich and Odelia Marie Aurich. He was valedictorian of the Burnham High School class of 1941. He received his B.S. degree in chemical engineering in 1947 from Drexel Institute of Technology, Philadelphia. Mr. Aurich served in the U.S. Army in ordnance in the European Theater between 1943-1945. He was a veteran of the Normandy invasion. He was employed in the licensing division of Joseph Bancroft '&;' Sons in Wilmington as a chemist, vice president and general director of operating services between 1947-1970. After retiring, he was employed as a resource engineer in the Division of Environment Control for the state of Delaware between 1971-1986. He practiced as a registered professional engineer in Delaware for 31 years. He was an avid golfer and loved being with his family and friends. Mr. Aurich held membership in the American Chemical Society for 50 years. He also was a member of the Civil War Society in Wilmington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Doris of Smyrna; and two sisters, Leona Grant of Virginia and Katherine Kozicki of Massachusetts. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 425 N. Du Pont Highway, Dover. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Lewistown, Pa. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Letters of condolences may be made at www.delmarvaobits.com/torbert. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Mary J. Chike, 90 DOVER - Mary J. Chike of Dover, formerly of Oil City, Md., near Denton, Md., died Monday, March 31, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital in Dover. She was 90. Mrs. Chike was born in Passaic, N.J., daughter of the late Michael Hamersky and Terez Tomcsik Hamersky. She was a homemaker. At one time, she worked at the Pet Milk Co. in Greensboro, Md., as a secretary. Mrs. Chike ways a parishioner of St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church in Denton and a past member of the homemakers' club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Joseph Chike, Nov. 26, 1993; and a son, Steve R. Chike, in 1976. She is survived by a daughter, Suzanne Albert of Dover; and two grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Moore Funeral Home P.A., 12 S. Second St. in Denton. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church, First Street in Denton. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Del. l0, Camden. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Benedict-St. Elizabeth Parish, P.O. Box 459, Ridgely, MD 21660. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Richard M. Gatti, 56 MILLVILLE - Richard M. Gatti of Millville, formerly of Broomall, Pa., died peacefully in his home Monday, March 31, 2003. He was 56. Mr. Gatti earned his bachelor of engineering degree at Villanova University in 1968 and his master's of engineering degree in engineering science at Pennsylvania State University in 1973. He was a state-registered professional engineer. He had 29 years' experience working with Philadelphia Electric Co. as engineer manager and director. He also served as adjunct and full professor of electrical and computer engineering at Villanova University for 22 years. He worked actively as member and chairman on various university committees. After moving to Delaware, he was employed as training manager at Mountaire Farms Inc. in Selbyville. He was awarded the John J. Gallen Memorial Award for Outstanding Alumnus at Villanova University in 1978. He was elected to Eta Kappa Nu, the electrical engineering honor fraternity. He also was included in "Who's Who in Engineering" and "Who's Who in Technology." He was a loving husband and father and a devoted son and brother, who gave generously of himself and touched many people throughout his life. Mr. Gatti served as chairman of the Marple Township Planning Commission in Delaware County, Pa., for 13 years, and was the recipient of the Morton Lustig Planning Award from the commission. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy (nee Clark) of Millville; two daughters, Maria Gatti and Joanna Gatti; his parents, Rita and Enrico Gatti; a sister and brother-in-law, Dolores and Bob Antenucci, both of Broomall; a niece, Lauren Antenucci of Broomall; a large extended family; and many dear friends. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue, Ocean View. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Bethany Beach. Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Richard M. Gatti Memorial Scholarship Fund for Villanova University in Villanova, Pa., c/o Dolores Antenucci, 341 Kent Road, Broomall, PA 19008; or to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Mary Hastings Hurd, 77 BLADES - Mary Hastings Hurd of Blades died of respiratory failure Monday, March 31, 2003, in Seaford Center Genesis Elder Care, Seaford. She was 77. Mrs. Hurd was born July 5, 1925, in Seaford, daughter of the late Byard Washington and Virgie Lane Hastings. She graduated from Seaford High School, class of 1943. Mrs. Hurd she was a secretary to Van Leer Stephany of the Van Leer Stephany Insurance Agency in Seaford for 181/2 years. Following, she was a secretary for her husband's business, Lester C. Hurd Exterminating Service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Charles Hurd, in 1995. She is survived by several cousins. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front and King streets, Seaford, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Roland E. Tice will officiate. Burial will be in Blades Cemetery, Blades. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Herbert H. Jarrell, 73 FELTON - Herbert H. Jarrell of Felton died Monday, March 31, 2003, in his home. He was 73. Mr. Jarrell was the son of the late Clarence and Virginia Shiloutt Jarrell. He was a lifelong resident of Felton. Mr. Jarrell was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed attending truck shows, working in the yard and NASCAR. Mr. Jarrell was a truck driver with Perry Butler Trucking in Harrington for many years, retiring in 2002. He is survived by his loving friend, Diane Smith; two sons, Herbie H. Jarrell Jr. of Camden and Dale F. Jarrell of Felton; two daughters, Barbara Jones of Dover and Robin Moore of Woodside; a sister, Dorothy Fernandez of Wilmington; seven grandchildren, Carl Jones III, Larry Taylor Jr., Jennifer Smart, Holly Jarrell, Amy Jarrell, Matt Jarrell and Jacob Jarrell; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb Smart and Maddison Smart. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main Street, Felton, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, near Frederica. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Delaware Hospice, Kent County, 911 S. Du Pont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Howard Samuel Johnson, 76 CRUMPTON, Md. - Howard Samuel Johnson of Crumpton died, after a brief illness, Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital, Chestertown. He was 76. Mr. Johnson was born Dec. 29, 1926, in Barclay, son of the late Harry and Edra Johnson, his biological parents, and the late Tom and Estha McGinnis, his adoptive parents. He was a lifetime resident of Queen Anne's County. A self-made man, he began work at the young age of 10, assisting his family after the Depression. At age 12, he went to work for Tom and Estha McGinnis at their family farm and market produce stand/store until it closed. Mr. Johnson served with the U.S. Navy during World War II on the Charles S. Sperry, Destroyer 697, as a member of the original crew at the time it was commissioned - commonly referred to as a "plank owner" - and was honorably discharged. After the ship was decommissioned, he was awarded one of its planks as a memento. He returned to Crumpton, and made his home with the McGinnis family. Mr. Johnson took over a small restaurant in Crumpton, previously owned by Art Hock on 4th Street. In the winter months, he worked at Latex in Dover, Del., and the A'&;'P grocery store in Chestertown. He drove a school bus for Lloyd Gale for 41 years, later turning the route over to his wife. He was the superintendent of the Crumpton Cemetery and took great pride keeping it looking nice. He also managed the Crumpton Mobil Station until it was turned over to his son. Mr. Johnson was a member of Crumpton Methodist Church and the Centreville Masonic Lodge, 180 AF '&;' AM, a 32nd-degree Mason. He belonged to Boumi Temple of the Shriners. He was past patron of Centreville Chapter 69, Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Johnson, Johnny Johnson and Thomas Sparks. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Louise Meekins Johnson, whom he married Dec. 10, 1952; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard Austin and Barbara Johnson of Crumpton; a daughter and son-in-law, Lydia Legg Singh and Goldie Singh of Crumpton; a sister, Betty Moore of Crumpton; three grandchildren, Tabitha Legg McGinnis, Hunter Johnson and Chris Price; two great-grandchildren, Kamryn Johnson and Eric Price; several half-sisters; a half-brother; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, where a Masonic and Eastern Star service will be at 7:45 p.m. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Crumpton Cemetery, Crumpton. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center of Kent and Queen Anne's Hospital, 100 Brown St., Chestertown, MD 21620. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Frederick John Magsamen, 85 FRANKFORD - Frederick John Magsamen of Frankford died Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewes. He was 85. Mr. Magsamen was born in Baltimore, son of the late John and Louisa Magsamen. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Merchant Marine. Mr. Magsamen was a 50-year member of Jephthah Lodge 222 of Middle River, Md. In addition to his parents, his was preceded in death by a son, Sgt. Frederick J. Magsamen. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anna Butler Magsamen; a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Paul Bowersox of Westminster, Md.; a brother, Leonard Magsamen; three grandchildren, Brian Bowersox, Paul Bowersox and Sarah Bowersox Cody; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue, Ocean View. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Maryland Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 10946 Beaver Dam Road, Suite E, Hunt Valley, MD 21030. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Beatrice F. Hollis Sudler, 88 CLAYTON - Beatrice F. Hollis Sudler of Clayton died, after a long illness, Thursday, March 27, 2003, in her home. She was 88. Mrs. Sudler was born in Barclay, Md., daughter of the late Jim Hollis and his late wife. She attended Kenton Elementary School. Mrs. Sudler was a homemaker. She will be remembered as a loving, sweet mother who took care of her family, and she also raised some of her grandchildren. She loved to travel and shop. Mrs. Sudler was a member of Greater Life Christian Church and also was the mother of the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Benjamin Sudler; two daughters, Katherine Crowner and Margaret Summers; a son, Leroy Sudler Sr.; and seven grandchildren. She is survived by five daughters, Evangelist Rose Ashley of Hartly, Mabel Cousins of Dover and Lorraine Stevens, Shirley Baynard and Deretha Lecompte, with whom she resided, all of Clayton; two sons, Norman Sudler Jr. of St. Georges and Arnold Sudler of North Carolina; a daughter-in-law, the Rev. Shirley Sudler of North Carolina; three sons-in-law, Bishop James Ashley of Hartly and Barry Stevens and Ralph Baynard, both of Clayton; 30 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be noon Saturday in Greater Life Christian Church, Star Hill, near Camden, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Blanco Faith Community Church Cemetery, near Clayton. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Gloria Delores Teague, 60 DOVER - Gloria Delores Teague of Dover died Friday, March 28, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. She was 60. Mrs. Teague was born June 17, 1942, in Harlem Hospital, New York City, daughter of the late Lavinia and Arthur Watson. She is survived by her loving husband, Herbert M. Teague Sr., whom she married July 20, 1963; two daughters, Venetia Cosby of Newport News, Va., and Courtney Teague of Dover; three sons, Herbert Jr. and Kevin, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Jason of Dover; nine grandchildren, Lawrence Cosby Jr., Lawrence Vakim, Larren Cosby and Ashley Renee Hunter, all of Newport News, Kaleah Tonia Teague and Chase Seth Teague, both of Brooklyn, and Chawn Kiev Evans, Letoiya Teague and Linsey Teague, all of Dover; five sisters, Arthuree Williams, Loretta Dowling, Janice Reina, Linda DuBose and Debra Watson; a brother, Arthur Watson Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Andre Reina and Willis DuBose, both of Brooklyn; and a host of nieces, nephews and dear friends. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1260 W. State College Road, Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Eleanor E. Warburton, 88 SOUTH BETHANY - Eleanor E. Warburton of South Bethany died Saturday, March 29, 2003, in her home. She was 88. Mrs. Warburton was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Bethany Beach. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, James E. Warburton Jr.; and seven cousins, Pete Massey, Patricia Bucci, Mary Whitaker, Eva Ryan, Eunice Connor, Betty Kilmon and Charles Yates. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Del. 26, Bethany Beach. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947; or to St. Ann's Catholic Church Building Fund, Del. 26, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Jean H. Webb, 76 MILTON - Jean H. Webb of Milton died, after a short battle with cancer, Monday, March 31, 2003, in her home. She was 76. Mrs. Webb was a homemaker and also was involved in the operation of the family farm. After retiring in 1986, she and her husband continued working by growing vegetables for wholesale until 1990. She then enjoyed her retirement by living in Jensen Beach, Fla., during the winter months. She always received great joy in entertaining friends and family at her home and swimming pool. Mrs. Webb was a past president of the Milford Elks Lodge and an associate member of the Harrington Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Elsie McGinnis; and her husband of 50 years, Edward L. Webb. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David and Millie Webb of Milton; a daughter, Joan Vickers of Milton; two sisters, Doris Sherman of Georgetown and Virgie "Tenny" Wells of Willards, Md.; four grandchildren, Sharon Chalabala, John Vickers Jr., David Vickers and Angie Biller; seven great- grandchildren; and many other loving family members and close friends. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford. The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. ---------------------------------------------------------------