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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 P. Daly Jr., 76 HARRINGTON - John P. Daly Jr. of Harrington, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ireland, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, in his home. He was 76. Mr. Daly was born July 20, 1926, in Ireland, son of the late John F. and Margaret Smith Daly. He was employed as a general supervisor for Con-Edison for 35 years in Manhattan, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Daly of Harrington; four daughters, Kathleen Brunette of Freehold, N.J., Maureen Cammidge of Erie, Pa., Patricia Daly of Brooklyn and Peggy Minikel of Middletown; a son, John F. Daly of Glen Mills, Pa.; two sisters, Bridie Meehan and Mary Regan; a daughter-in-law, Katherine Daly of Glen Mills; and six grandchildren. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, Pa. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Church of The Saviour, Concord, Pa. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, N.Y. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Reynolds B. 'Renny' French, 55 BRIDGEVILLE - Reynolds B. "Renny" French of Bridgeville died Saturday, April 26, 2003, in his home. He was 55. Mr. French was born in Harrington, son of the late Reynolds and Nellie French. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He loved his country dearly and had a deep sense of patriotism. Mr. French retired from Compaq Computers. His favorite hobby was fishing. He loved every aspect of fishing, and he enjoyed cooking and eating his many catches. Mr. French was a member of the Harrington Alumi Association. He is survived by many cousins and a large circle of friends. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. Du Pont Highway, Harrington. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington. Letters of condolences may be made at www.melvinfuneralhome.com or www. delmarvaobits.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Margaret D. (Dressel) Gibbs, 83 LEWES - Margaret D. (Dressel) Gibbs of Lewes died of natural causes Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was 83. Mrs. Gibbs was born in Baltimore, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Beckman) Dressel. During World War II, she volunteered with the U.S. Coast Guard, performing many duties, as well as singing with the Recruiting Orchestra. She had worked for 50 years as a legal secretary in the law firm of Stocksdale, Jarrell and Svach, Baltimore. She and her husband moved to the Lewes area in 1988. While living in Lewes, Mrs. Gibbs was very active in the Lewes Senior Center, singing and dancing with the Seasiders and entertaining all over the area at nursing homes, senior centers and church and civic groups. She had served on the center's board of directors, held several offices and assisted with the bazaars. She also had a radio show at the Baltimore Veterans Administration Hospital. She served the Red Cross as a nurse's aide and donated more than two gallons of blood and 3,000 volunteer hours. She was a life member of the American Legion, serving in national, state and district offices. She was honored to present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., and had served as an escort for then-Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey at a Washington seminar. She had directed the Glee Club at her local American Legion for 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, George W. Gibbs, whom she met while he was a U.S. Army enlisted man, and she was entertaining, at Fort George G. Meade, in Maryland near Washington. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Henlopen Memorial Park, Del. 1, near Milton. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Ellen Sipple Grier, 88 MILFORD - Ellen Sipple Grier of Milford died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. She was 88. Mrs. Grier was born March 31, 1915, in Milford, daughter of the late William V. and Linda Draper Sipple. She graduated from Milford High School and the University of Delaware Women's College. Mrs. Grier taught physical education for the Colonial School District in New Castle, creating the first program for girls' sports, including the fine art of boxing. She also taught ballroom dancing and swimming. After purchasing a red convertible, she moved to Milford and worked for the Delaware Family Assistance Program, reaching out to families to provide support. She met and married Garrett L. Grier Sr. and sold her red convertible. They spent the war years in Seattle and Detroit, returning to Milford with three babies. She was very active in many aspects of her children's lives: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, hockey refereeing, American Field Service and faithfully attended all their activities. After retirement, she and her husband traveled extensively. They visited every state in the United States and Central America, North America and Europe until they found a winter home base in Florida. They cherished their adventures and their expanding circle of friends, but made it a point to stay deeply involved with their grandchildren's lives. Her personal passions included the game of golf, her faith and volunteer work. From her teen years in Rehoboth Beach until the month before she died, Ellen loved playing golf. She and her late husband were founding members of Shawnee Country Club in Milford. She was 10 times women's club champion, Delaware's senior women's champion and through her participation in the 18 Holers she traveled to many courses around Delmarva. Ellen, along with her husband, played many important golf courses in the United States. She enjoyed sewing and bridge clubs. Mrs. Grier was an active member of Avenue United Methodist Church in Milford and was a member of the Sarah Circle there. She was also a member of the Milford Hospital Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, William V. Sipple and Henry D. Sipple. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Garrett L. Jr. and Judy Grier of Milford; two daughters and sons-in-law; Linda G. and Lawton Johnson of New York and Rachel Grier-Reynolds and Rick Reynolds of Arden and Lewes; eight grandchildren, Thomas "Hank" Draper Jr., William R. Draper II, Mariah D. Calagione, Molly D. Russell, Garrett L. Grier III, Carrie E. Grier, Matthew L. Johnson and Benjamin S. Johnson; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be private. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church St., Milford, DE, 19963. Arrangements made by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford. Letters of condolence may be made at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Eugene Miller, 83 CHESTERTOWN, Md. - Eugene Miller of Chestertown died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in his home. He was 83. Mr. Miller was born Oct. 26, 1919, in Wye Mills, son of the late William and Jane Dudley Miller. He served as a corporal in the Army-Air Corps during World War II, with service in North Africa. Mr. Miller had worked for Osmond's Body Shop, Eliason Motors and Don Kelly Chevrolet as a salesman. He enjoyed music very much, and he played the trombone. Mr. Miller was a lifetime member of Frank M. Jarman American Legion Post 36 and First United Methodist Church, where he had served as head usherand superintendent of Sunday school. He had also served on the Chestertown Town Council. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James P. Bright; and a brother, William D. Miller. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dora Patrick Miller; a daughter, Cynthia M. Ireland of Chestertown; a son, William T. Bright of Smyrna, Del.; three sisters, Margaret Stout of Seaford, Del., and Helen Slaughter and Irene Miller, both of Smyrna; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church, Chestertown. Burial will be held privately in Chester Cemetery. Memorials may be offered to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 227, Chestertown, MD. 21620. Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, Galena. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Rhoda J. Miller, 87 WYOMING - Rhoda J. Miller of Wyoming died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in her home. She was 87. Mrs. Miller was born Oct. 14, 1915, in Fairview, Mich., daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Yoder. She was one of the first Amish to move to this area. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Lydia Mast and Anna Miller; a son, Eli J. Miller; 10 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her husband, John E. Miller, whom she married Dec. 23, 1938, in Dover; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Melvin and Susanne Miller of Dover, Henry and Malinda Miller of Chestertown, Md., and Samuel and Barbara Miller of Wyoming; six daughters and six sons-in-law, Sylvia and Joe Stutzman of Lewisburg, Ky., Esther and Allen Troyer and Miriam and Harvey Miller, all of Dover, Barbara and John Beachy of Marion, Ky., Rhoda and Daniel Troyer of Wyoming and Sadie and Ammon Miller of Fillmore, N.Y.; two additional sons-in- law, Daniel Miller of Farwell, Mich., and Enos J. Mast of Dover; another daughter-in-law, Alta Miller of Dover; 87 grandchildren; and 159 great- grandchildren. Friends may call until 7 p.m. today in John E. Miller's home, 2052 Honeysuckle Road, Wyoming. Services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Ervin H. Miller home, Honeysuckle Road, Wyoming. Burial will be in the Amish Cemetery, Dover. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Decima D. Outten MILLSBORO - Decima D. Outten of Millsboro died Monday, April 28, 2003, in her home. Mrs. Outten was born in Dagsboro, daughter of the late George M. and Zale Campbell Donaway. She had attended the University of Delaware and graduated from Beacom College in Wilmington. She and her husband, the late Vaughn Outten, owned and operated Snow White Laundry in Millsboro for 17 years. She sold the business in 1965. Mrs. Outten was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Dagsboro. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Dagsboro Redman's Memorial Cemetery, Dagsboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Henry Clinton Poole, 87 EASTON, Md. - Henry Clinton Poole of Easton died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Memorial Hospital at Easton. He was 87. Mr. Poole was born June 28, 1916, in Federalsburg, son of the late Clinton S. and Elizabeth Johnson Poole. He lived in Federalsburg until 1992, when he retired to Easton at the Londonberry Retirement Community. He graduated from Federalsburg High School, class of 1933, and from Beacom Business College in Wilmington, Del. Mr. Poole was a well-known merchant and business activist in the Federalsburg community, owning and operating Poole's Men's Store and the The Family Shoe Center, which had been a three-generation family-owned business since 1905. He was an avid golfer and accomplished at restoring furniture and woodworking. He was never without a good book to read. Mr. Poole was a charter member, past president and past treasurer of the Federalsburg Lions Club, past president and past secretary of the Federalsburg Chamber of Commerce; a retired charter member of Caroline Country Club; member of Union United Methodist Church; member of Nanticoke Lodge 172 AF '&;' AM, Federalsburg; Boumi Temple, Chesapeake Commandery, Eden R. A., Eden R. A. Chapter, Denton. He was also active in many business activities and committees during his life in the community, and served as town councilman for two four- year terms from 1955 to 1963. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Frederick Poole. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Roselle Bullock Poole; a son and his wife, Thomas H. and Marcia Dobson Poole of Somerset, Va.; a daughter, Linda Poole of Salisbury; three grand-children and their spouses, Michael T. and Stacy Poole of Chesterfield, Va., and Jeffrey A. and Sarah H. Poole and Melissa V. and Daman Irby, all of Gordonsville, Va.; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Poole, Benjamin Poole and Daniel Poole, all of Chesterfield; a sister, Josephine Passwaters of Seaford, Del.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Federalsburg. The Rev. David Heistand will officiate. Instead of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 209 E. Market St., Salisbury, MD 21801-4948; or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 43, Federalsburg, MD 21632. Arrangements by Williamson Funeral Home, Federalsburg. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Clarence Hudson Reed, 83 MILTON - Clarence Hudson Reed of Milton died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford. He was 83. Mr. Reed was born in Milton, son of the late Delmar D. and Anna C. (Pepper) Reed. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, with duty in northern France, serving with the 159th Infantry, Medical Detachment. He was awarded the Asiatic- Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Reed worked as a game warden for 25 years. He also worked in the Milton area as a farmer for many years. Earlier in his career, he worked for the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. He had been a resident of, first, The Heritage Center at Milford, and then, of the Milford Center, for the past year and a half. Mr. Reed was a past commander of the Broadkill Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, and a former Mason. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Naomi (Workman) Reed; a son and daughter-in-law, Norman D. and June Reed of Greenwood; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Nancy and Jerry Rockwell of Milford and Myrtis and Steve Wagner of Hebron, Md.; five grandchildren, Phillip Rockwell, Tammy Rockwell, Tiffany Reed, Wendy Alpaugh and Steve Wagner Jr.; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Milton. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Ruth M. Reese, 75 SEAFORD - Ruth M. Reese of Seaford died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford, surrounded by her loving family. She was 75. Mrs. Reese was born Aug. 27, 1927, in Plymouth, Pa., the youngest of 11 children of the late Mathew and Mary Mahon. She was educated at Harter High School in West Nanticoke, Pa., and was a graduate of Bradford Beauty Academy of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mrs. Reese married her husband, William T. "Bill" Reeese, Nov. 24, 1949, in Plymouth, Pa. They moved to Seaford in 1952, where she quickly established a number of lifelong friendships. She was homemaker and mother for more than 50 years and was a true friend of all who knew her. She was particularly fond of little children, as they were of her. Her grandchildren were the apples of her eye. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Michael, John, Julius, Russell, Donald and Francis. In addition to her husband of more than 53 years, she is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill Reese Jr. and Marcia Reese of Newark, Bobby and Janice Reese of Seaford and David and Julie Reese of Plantation, Fla.; a daughter, Peggy Reese of Newark; four grandchildren, Kari of Newark, Scot of Seaford and Derek and Zachary, both of Plantation; a brother. Gerald Mahon, of Baltimore; and three sisters, Margaret Mullery and Rosemary Kocher, both of Plymouth, Pa., and Betty Demers of Edison, N.J. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Cranston Funeral Home, 300 Shipley St. in Seaford. Funeral Mass to celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 532 Stein Highway, Seaford. Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Blades. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., 17th Floor, Chicago, 1L 60601- 7633; or to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. --------------------------------------------------------------- * William Berleigh Sargent, 38 MILLINGTON, Md. - William Berleigh Sargent of Millington died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Kent '&;' Queen Anne's Hospital, Chestertown. He was 38. Mr. Sargent was born in Cambridge, Mass., son of Donald R. Sargent of Maine and the late Virginia Cunningham Sargent. He worked at Sailing Associates as a composite engineer. He loved music and was a self-proclaimed one-man band. He played the guitar and sang and used electronic technology to round out the sound. He enjoyed watching the children skateboard. Mr. Sargent loved his wife and his family and always was willing to help anyone who needed help. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Lori Jean Fenske Sargent of Millington; two daughters, Jessica P. Sargent of Massachusetts and Hayleigh Elizabeth Sargent of Millington; a son, Tanner Allen Sargent of Millington; two brothers, Donald Sargent of Oakland, Maine, and Frank Sargent of Texas; and three sisters, Donna Megill and Hazel Ann Emery of Oakland and Lisa Sargent of Massachusetts. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fellows, Helfenbein '&;' Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., 370 W. Cypress St., Millington, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery, Millington. Letters of condolences may be made at www.fhnfuneralhome.com --------------------------------------------------------------- * Kevin D. Schuck, 43 VIENNA, Md. - Kevin D. Schuck of Vienna, formerly of Newark, Del., died Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Memorial Hospital, Easton. He was 43. Mr. Schuck had worked for the Delaware Turnpike and was a member of Bricklayers Union Local 1. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Grace Conrad Slattery. He is survived by three children, Jamie Schuck, Brandon Schuck and Erika Schuck, all of Wilmington, Del.; three brothers, Keith Schuck of Newark, William Slattery II of Texas and Sean Slattery of Wilmington; two sisters, Maggie Moore of Delmar, Del., and Mary Jo Kaczorowski of Wilmington; his fiancé, Shirley Mayhue of Vienna; a friend, Pete Smith of Vienna; and his former wife, Cheryl Walsh. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St. in Galena. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Galena Cemetery, Galena. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Joseph M. Siemons, 21 MAGNOLIA - Joseph M. Siemons of Magnolia, formerly of Northfield, N.J., and Vacaville, Calif., died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Dover. He was 21. Mr. Siemons was born in Harrisburg, Pa. He attended Northfield elementary and middle schools, and graduated from Vacaville High School. He loved to read. He enjoyed skateboarding, music and fishing, and was a whiz with computers. He took great pleasure in creating amateur films with his best friend. He was, perhaps, best-known for his sense of humor, intelligent wit and thoughtfulness. He was a kind and caring brother and son, and a loving and supportive friend. Mr. Siemons also was very active in the Focaljet Auto Club. He is survived by his parents, Glenn J. and Carol Siemons of Magnolia; paternal grandparents, Glenn E. and Catherine Siemons of Lykens, Pa.; a brother, Glenn Michael Siemons of Emmaus, Pa.; two sisters, Karen Tripician of Longport, N.J., and Amanda Siemons of the family home; three nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday in George H. Winnberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Road, Linwood, N.J. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Bernadette's Church, Northfield. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Park, Pomona, N.J. ---------------------------------------------------------------