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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 ************************************************************************** * Diane Mason Bell, 56 DELMAR - Diane Mason Bell of Delmar died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in her home.She was 56. Mrs. Bell was born in Baltimore, daughter of the late Elwood B. and Thelma Mason. She was a third-grade teacher at North Laurel Elementary School, having taught for 22 years. Mrs. Bell was a member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Delmar, the National Education Association and AARP. She is survived by her husband, Jacob Bell of Delmar; two sons, Michael and Sean Mitchell, both of Delmar; a stepson, Stephen, and his wife, Marina Bell, of Birdsnest, Va.; a step-daughter, Cindy, and her husband, Robert Lloyd, of Princess Anne, Md.; a granddaughter, Maren R. Lloyd; a sister, Patricia Mason Gruber of Gaithersburg, Md.; and a nephew, Harry Mason Gruber. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Douglas Albert will officiate. Burial will be in First Baptist Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Md. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720; or American Diabetes Association, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801; or Delaware Hospice, 600 Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Virginia H. Bishop, 76 LEWES - Virginia H. Bishop of Lewes died from an automobile accident Tuesday, April 22, 2003. She was 76. Mrs. Bishop was born in Lewes and raised by her foster mother, Annie Richardson. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Bishop was an animal rights advocate and candidate for Lewes City Council. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Bishop, in 1997. She is survived by a son, J. Lyons Bishop of Milton; a daughter, Annie R. Bishop of Milton; a granddaughter, Christine Lynn Reynolds of Higgins, Pa.; two great-grandchildren, Erin and Ryan Reynolds; a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Frances Hall of Florida; and a sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Kimmey of Seaford. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peters Episcopal Church, Main Street, Lewes. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Lewes and Rehoboth, 32409 Lewes and Georgetown Highway, Lewes, DE 19958; or Historical Lewes Town Cats Society, P.O. Box 353, Lewes, De 19958. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Home Services. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Judith Koster Bradley, 56 SEAFORD - Judith Koster Bradley of Seaford died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. She was 56. Mrs. Bradley was born in Salisbury, Md., daughter of Melvin H. and Marian May Koster of Seaford. She graduated from Laurel High School in the class of 1964. She then attended Tusculum College. She was employed at DuPont Textiles and Interiors in Seaford for more than 37 years, and most recently held the position of technical assistant in the staple technical organization. Mrs. Bradley enjoyed gardening and collecting handcrafts and was an avid pet enthusiast. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Drew H. and Linda Koster of Wilmington. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Short Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Delaware SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Charles Barry Fountain, 55 DOVER - Charles Barry Fountain of Dover died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in his home. He was 55. Mr. Fountain was born Feb. 3, 1948, in Dover, son of Charles L. Fountain and Louise E. Fountain (his best friend). He had a great love of animals, especially his beloved dog, Cole, and he loved hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Eric Fountain of Dover; two sisters, Beverly L. Killen and Sandra Liberto, both of Dover; a daughter, Dana Fountain Poore; and a grandson, Leslie of Fresno, Calif. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Pastor Claudio Consuegra will officiate. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. Flowers may be sent to Torbert Funeral Chapel in his memory. Letters of condolence may be made at www.delmarvaobits.com/torbert. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Dorothy Louise Holmes, 91 DOVER - Dorothy Louise Holmes of Dover died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in her home. She was 91. Mrs. Holmes was born March 5, 1912. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Jerusalem Baptist Church, 25 Slaughter St., Dover, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery, Denton. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Joseph C. Jolls, 68 CLAYTON - Joseph C. Jolls of Clayton died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 68. Mr. Jolls was retired from the state of Delaware, Division of Highways. He was currently employed by Vault Security at Johnson Controls Inc. in Middletown. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry; and a grandson, Jeffrey Klair. He is survived by a son, Mike Jolls of Clayton; four daughters, Jennifer Cannon and Lynn Link, both of New Castle, Joan Rathel of Ridgeway, Va., and Kris Bozorth of Stoneville, N.C.; a sister, Janet Hughes of Middletown; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be noon Monday in Forest Cemetery, Del. 71, Middletown, where friends may call one hour earlier. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to the Joseph C. Jolls Memorial Fund, c/o Daniels '&;' Hutchinson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, Middletown, DE 19709. The funds will be given to a charity at a later date. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Robert Richard Leiter, 76 SEAFORD - Robert Richard Leiter of Seaford died from complications of a stroke Monday, April 21, 2003, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Elsmere. He was 76. Mr. Leiter was born in Waynesboro, Pa., son of the late Louis Richard and Florence Evelyn Hettrick Leiter. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a truck mechanic-foreman for Specialized Leasing, Baltimore, retiring in 1988 after 17 years of service. He formerly owned Bob's Stamp Shop in Bridgeville, for seven years. Mr. Lieter was a member of Nanticoke Post 6, American Legion, Seaford, and VFW Post 5246, Federalsburg, Md. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Fuhrmaneck Leiter; four sons, Dennis D. Leiter of Seaford, Laurence R. and Christopher D. Leiter, both of Bridgeville, and Russell G. Leiter of Seaford; a daughter, Daureen L. Kalinski of Baltimore; four brothers, Kenneth L. Leiter of Berkley Springs, W.Va., Arnold A. Leiter of Troy, N.Y., Harold L. Leiter of Greenbackville, Va., and Glenn F. Leiter of Baltimore; a sister, Joyce Sommers of Baltimore; and four grandchildren. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Dorothy E. 'Dot' Martin, 73 MILTON - Dorothy E. "Dot" Martin of Milton died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in Christiana Medical Center, Newark. She was 73. Mrs. Martin was born in Milford, daughter of the late James C. and Sarah Ellingsworth Williams. She had owned and operated Dot's Bus Service and driven a school bus for the past 37 years, retiring in 1999. Her love of horses had her involved with the Delaware and American Quarter Horses Associations, the Delaware 4-H Horse advisory committee and a leader of the 4-H East Coast Riding Club. She was also an avid attendee of state fairs. As a school bus contractor, she was a member of the Sussex County and state of Delaware School Bus Contractors Association. Mrs. Martin had attended Milton Wesleyan Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin W. Martin, in 1982; a daughter, Dorothy Ann Martin; and a sister, Helen W. Carpenter, in 2002. She is survived by a son, Franklin J. "Lin" Martin of Milton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Larry Holding and Patsy and Jeff Wells, all of Milton; five grandchildren, Kristin and Derek Wells and Shelby Holding of Milton, Franklin Adam of Milford and John Tyler Martin of Georgetown; a brother- in-law, William C. Carpenter of Milford; and a nephew, John Edward Martin III of Milton. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made in Dot's memory to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Building, Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Walter Clarence McClure Jr., 80 SEAFORD - Walter Clarence McClure Jr. of Seaford died of respiratory failure Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 80. Mr. McClure was born in Wilmington, son of the late Walter C. McClure Sr. and Edna Meredith McClure. He graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 1941. Mr. McClure was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Tingey in the South Pacific. He was wire chief in the central offices for Bell Atlantic and its predecessor, Diamond State Telephone Co., retiring in 1983 after 42 years of service. He was a gifted woodworker who shared the products of his talents with family and friends. Mr. McClure was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Logue McClure, in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Givens McClure; a son, Walter C. McClure III of Dover; three daughters, Lynn McCann of Sedona, Ariz., Lea Wimbrow of Salisbury, Md., and Cheryl A. Dodd of Georgetown; two stepsons, Raymond Atkins of Georgetown and Keith Atkins of Seaford; a brother, Robert McClure of Alexandria, Va.; a sister, Janet Wimmer of Wilmington; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and three step-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front and King streets, Seaford, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Lung Association of Delaware, 146 S. State St., Suite A, Dover, DE 19901. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Ronald Martin Molock, 64 CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Ronald Martin Molock of Cambridge died Sunday, April 20, 2003, in his home. He was 64. Mr. Molock was born Dec. 30, 1938, son of the late Gertrude Stafford Spicer and Herbert Eldridge Molock. He was educated in the Dorchester County school system. Mr. Molock was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1958. Truck driving was his lifetime career for more than 40 years. He was employed by D.O.S. Transportation Inc. until his health failed. Mr. Molock was a member of the Anointed One Ministries Church on Muir Street. He also was a former member of The Sensational Royal Lights and a dedicated member of the Slow Strokers Auto Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, the Rev. Charles and Grace Molock; and his maternal grandparents, Mary and Cyress. He is survived by seven daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl and Don Perry, Debra Demby, Rhonda Kane and Rasheka Molock, all of Cambridge, Sheila Greene of Harrington, Del., Anika Jenkins of Baltimore and Shonda Jenkins of Wilmington, Del.; three sons, Ronald Molock Jr. and Mark Molock, both of Jacksonville, Fla., and Aaron Johnson of Cambridge; a close friend, Christine Sharp of Cambridge; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cynthia Molock and Francine Molock, both of Cambridge; three uncles and two aunts by marriage, Nelson Stafford of Cambridge, Guzelous and Inez Molock of Wilmington and Norris and Semona Molock of Philadelphia; two aunts and two uncles by marriage, Thorris and Sam Brown of Lincoln, Del., and Clarice and Paul Welborn of Thomasville, N.C.; three nephews; a host of cousins, including a cousin he loved like a sister, Gloria Molock of Cambridge; a host of other relatives; and a host of friends, including special friends Leroy Sharp, Vanessa Sharp and Fredrick Elliott, all of Cambridge, and Mary Thompson of Seaford, Del. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Cambridge, where friends may call two hours earlier. --------------------------------------------------------------- * James Edward 'Jimmy' Moody, 45 CHESTERTOWN, Md. - James Edward "Jimmy" Moody of Chestertown died Saturday, April 19, 2003, in University of Maryland Hospital, Baltimore. He was 45. Mr. Moody was born in Kent County, son of Elbert Moody Jr. and Frances Kellum. He graduated from Kent County High School in 1976. Mr. Moody was employed by Allen Foods Inc. and later worked at Con Agra Poultry Co. until his illness. He enjoyed painting and did other handy work for his family and friends. His other hobbies included fishing, crabbing and music, and he was a dancer at heart. Mr. Moody joined Janes United Methodist Church at an early age. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clara and George Cann Sr. and Elbert Moody Sr. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother, Joyce Moody of Chestertown; grandmother, Rachel Moody of Coleman; five brothers, Leroy Moody of Wilmington, Del., Tyrone Moody, Derrick Moody and Terrence Moody, all of Chestertown, and Larry Moody of Newark, Del.; three sisters, Eve Demby and Mayo Brown, both of Havre De Grace, and Joivette Moody of Chestertown; two sisters- in-law, Joanne Moody of Wilmington and Joyce Moody of Chestertown; and a godson, Michael Durr of Chestertown. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Janes United Methodist Church in Chestertown. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the church, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Gonzalee Matthews will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Walley Funeral Services, Chestertown. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Howard Philip Nygood, 76 GEORGETOWN - Howard Philip Nygood of Georgetown died of natural causes Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Harrison House Residence, Georgetown. He was 76. Mr. Nygood was born May 17, 1926, in New York, son of the late Harriet and Samuel Nygood. He grew up in Mamaroneck, N.Y., where he became an Eagle Scout and played in the high school band. While in high school he worked for Harry Hartnett, professional dog show handler, and, after graduation, decided to make dog-handling his lifelong career. As an American Kennel Club licensed handler, he showed all breeds to many wins and Bests-in-Show. He also was a successful breeder of poodles, dachshunds and Basset hounds. He was a member of the Professional Handlers Association, Mispillion Kennel Club and Morris and Essex Kennel Club, a founding member of Connecticut Yankee Dachshund Club and a life member of Newtown (Conn.) Kennel Club. In February 2003, he attended his 60th consecutive Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He had the respect of his colleagues as an honest, ethical and caring person who put the well-being of the dogs in his care above all else. Mr. Nygood loved fishing, and many citations for record catches hang at his home. He was a dedicated environmentalist and loved grand opera. "He was a verray, parfit, gentil knyght." He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Blackie, of near Georgetown; a sister, Jane Plum of Normal, Ill.; two cousins; his dogs K, Jenny, Polly, Dusty, Schport, Buca, Lulu and Missy; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Til and Skipper Purnell; and a host of friends. There will be no services. The family suggests memorial contributions to the AKC/Canine Health Foundation, 251 W. Garfield Ave., Suite 160, Aurora, OH 44202; or to Take The Lead, PO Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601; or to the Delaware Branch, Nature Conservancy, 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1107, Wilmington, DE 19801. Arrangements by Short Funeral Services Inc., Georgetown. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Charlotte Ann Smith, 78 HARRINGTON - Charlotte Ann Smith of Harrington, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Friday April 18, 2003. She was 78. Mrs. Smith was born May 23, 1924, in Harrington, daughter of the late Irma and John Travis. She received her early education at Pierre S. du Pont School. Mrs. Smith was employed by the Murdick Family of New York as a domestic worker for 45 years. She moved back to Harrington two years ago, where she became a member of the Harrington Senior Center. During her retirement years she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Smith; a daughter, Pricilla Smith; a brother, Howard Travis; and a sister, Grace Stewart. She is survived by a brother, Norman Travis of Milton; a sister, Anna Mae Curry of Harrington; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Travis of Milton and Louise Smith of Harrington; a brother-in-law, Alfred Smith Sr. of Harrington; the Murdick Family of New York; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Metropolitan United Methodist Church, West Street, Harrington, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Williamsville Cemetery. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover. ---------------------------------------------------------------