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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 ************************************************************************** * Jerome L. Cernobyl, 49 DOVER - Jerome L. Cernobyl of Dover died after a lengthy illness Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 49. Mr. Cernobyl was born in Bethlehem, Pa., son of Estella Mesorus Cernobyl of Bethlehem and the late Jack L. Cernobyl Sr. He had moved to Dover in 1976 while serving with the U.S. Air Force as a law-enforcement specialist. Mr. Cernobyl, upon leaving the Air Force in 1978, served with the Smyrna Police Department. He graduated from Wesley College in 1981 and pursued a career in nursing, serving at Milford Memorial Hospital and later at Kent General Hospital, until illness forced his retirement in 1984. A dedicated husband and father, he enjoyed collecting baseball and NASCAR cards and collectibles. Mr. Cernobyl was a life member of Robbins Hose Co. No. 1, Inc. (Dover's volunteer fire department) and a longtime participant in the Caesar Rodney Wrestling Boosters Club, where he had served as a treasurer and videographer for more than 11 years. Active with the Dover Little League, he served as a coach and umpire. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara Hurd Cernobyl of Dover; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas L. and Dorie J. Cernobyl of Lawton,Okla., and Jeffrey L. and Kellie J. Cernobyl of Newark; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack L. and Stephanie Cernobyl of Allentown, Pa.; a granddaughter, Morgan Kelley Cernobyl of Lawton; and two nephews, Matthew Cernobyl and Mark Cernobyl, both of Allentown. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Funeral Home of Michael J. Ambruso, 1175 S. State St., Dover. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday in Holy Cross Church, Dover. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Robbins Hose Co., South Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904; or the Caesar Rodney Wrestling Team Boosters, Camden, DE 19934. --------------------------------------------------------------- * John J. Deeney, 86 MILFORD - John J. Deeney of Milford died, after a long lillness, Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Life Care at Lofland Park, Seaford. He was 86. Mr. Deeney was born Aug. 25, 1916, in Philadelphia, son of the late Samuel and Matilda Strauss Deeney. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. Mr. Deeney was employed as an aircraft mechanic and welder with the Civil Service at Dover Air Force Base for 25 years, retiring in 1980. He was a founder and charter member of the Blue Hen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6483 in Milford. Mr. Deeney was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Milford. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Marian E. Deeney; three sons and three daughters-in-law, John J. Deeney Jr. and Faye Deeney of Dover and Steven and Dianne Deeney and Mark and Terri Deeney, all of Milford; a daughter and son- in-law, Regina and James Bridgeland of Palm Bay, Fla.; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Joseph R. Stokes III and Terri Stokes of Milford; two stepdaughters and two stepsons-in-law, Margaret Legates and Larry Legates Jr. of Milford and Patricia and Andy Petrach of Spicewood, Texas; three brothers, Francis Deeney of Feasterville, Pa., Thomas Deeney of Ocean City, N.J., and Charles Deeney of Pine Grove, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Stephanie Rutkowski, Cindy Allison, Felicia Baker, Kennedy Martin, Ann Cruz, Joshua Deeney, Stuart Deeney, Amanda Deeney and Ryan Deeney; five step-grandchildren, Lisa Stokes, Joseph R. Stokes IV, Mary Stokes, Jennifer Legates and Larry Legates III; and seven great-grandchildren, Paige Martin, Kyle Rutkowski, Courtney Rutkowski, Lindsay Luke, Tate Hamilton, Sara Schaeffer and Jordan Baker. Friends may call from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave., Milford. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Ave., Milford. Burial will be in Henlopen Memorial Park, Del. 1, near Milton. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Blue Hen VFW Post 6483, 77 Veterans Circle, Milford, DE 19963. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Barbara Ann Fitch, 53 MILLSBORO - Barbara Ann Fitch of Millsboro died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home, Millsboro. She was 53. Mrs. Fitch was born in Columbia, S.C., daughter of Essie Lee Meetze of Columbia, S.C. and the late Thurman Meetze. She was a certified nursing assistant at the Lewes Convalescent Center, until illness forced her retirement in August 2002. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Fitch Jr. in 2000. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Ann Rogers of Charleston, S.C. and Vanessa G. Fitch of Millsboro; eight brothers, Pete, Charles, Skeeter, Skinner, Bill, Junior, Albert and Jerry Meetze; four sisters, Olive Porter, Katie Wilson, Peggy Meetze and Mary Odom all of South Carolina; and her companion, Robert J. Yetter. Services will be noon Saturday in the Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be private. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Barry L. Hubert, 61 MILLSBORO - Barry L. Hubert of Millsboro died after a year of complications resulting from kidney surgery Monday, June 16, 2003, in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He was 61. Mr. Hubert was born in West Grove, Pa., son of the late John and Ahroma Hubert. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was chief financial officer for Coastal Supply Co. in Dagsboro until his illness. Mr. Hubert was an avid fisherman and boater, loving both fresh and saltwater fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Jacquelynn Pinder. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Charlene E. Parker Hubert; a daughter, Melony; a stepdaughter, Karen B. Brewington of Millsboro; two grandchildren, Taylor and Jake Brewington of Millsboro; a sister, Gwen Michael of Macungie, Pa.; and two devoted cats, Callie and Bandit. Services will be 10:30 a.m. today in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to the Millsboro Little League, P.O. Box 674, Millsboro, DE 19966 or to Johns Hopkins University/IBD Center, Attention: Steven R. Brant, M.D., Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, 601 North Caroline Street, Seventh Floor, Baltimore, MD 21287-0940. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Calvin Coard Jones, 75 DENTON, Md. - Calvin Coard Jones of Denton died of complications of cancer Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in his home, surrounded by the family he loved. He was 75. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Georgetown, Del., son of the late Charles Coard Jones and Delema Sammons Jones. He worked as a pipe fitter for the DuPont Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1979. He held a plumbing license and a contractor's license for many years, and pursued his dream of farming full-time after he retired from DuPont. He was a devoted family man, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a steadfast friend to many and a well-respected member of the community. Mr. Jones was, for many years, a member of First Baptist Church of Seaford, Del., where he served as a deacon. He was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church of Denton and served as a deacon and head of the building program from the incorporation of the church in 1974 until his death. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Calhoun and Doris Willey. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirley Jean; three loving daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Ken Moore, and Cheryl and Donald Rein, all of Denton, and Donna and Mike Forster of Frederica, Del.; nine devoted grandchildren and the husband of one, Mindy and Tim Williams, Luke Rein, Erin Moore, Josh Rein, April Tipton, Abigail Rein, Jean Forster, Matthew Rein and Michelle Forster; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Williams, Kellie Williams and Kaitlyn Tipton; and three sisters, Violet Morgan of Ellendale, Del., Helen Strahle of Milford, Del., and Pearl Rock of Houston, Del. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Calvary Baptist Church, 1120 Market St., Denton, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Bloomery Cemetery, Federalsburg. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Building Fund of Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home P.A., Denton. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Joan F. Lane, 74 REHOBOTH BEACH - Joan F. Lane of Rehoboth Beach died peacefully Saturday, June 14, 2003, in the home of her son, Patrick Lane and his wife Tina in Stevensville, Md. Mrs. Lane was born April 2, 1929, in Washington, D,C,, daughter of the late Joseph Patrick Maher and Jane Mullin Maher. She enjoyed doing needlepoint, collecting collectable pigs, and wagering at Atlantic City, N.J. Mrs. Lane volunteered for many years with the American Heart Association. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lane in 1989. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Tina Lane of Stevensville, Md.; a daughter, Johanna Nathanson of Laurel, Md.; a son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Kimberly Lane of Laurel, Md.; a sister, Patricia M. Donohoe of Rehoboth Beach; and five grandchildren, Brittany Lane, Samuel Nathanson, Keriann Lane, Audrey Lane and Andrew Aldrich. Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday in at Parsell Funeral Homes '&;' Crematorium, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Edmond's Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel streets, Rehoboth Beach. Burial will be private. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the SPCA, 326 S. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Lawson L. 'Jim' Layton, 87 WILMINGTON - Lawson L. "Jim" Layton of Wilmington died, after a long illness, Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in the HCR Manor Care Nursing Home in Wilmington. He was 87. Mr. Layton was born Sept. 13, 1915, in Felton, son of the late Wilbur B. and Mary S. (Hurd) Layton. During his childhood, he lived in Harrington. He married Marguerite C. (Messick) Layton Dec. 24, 1939, sharing 63 years together. Mr. Layton was a veteran of World War II, a sergeant (technician 4th class), serving in Italy with Battery A, 338th Field Artillery Battalion, 5th U.S. Army. In September, 1977, he retired from Acme Markets Inc. at Delaware Avenue and Du Pont Street, where he was the meat manager, after 44 years. He had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed life, working in his garden, playing the organ, carving wood and painting. He had a unique ability to repair most any mechanical device. Mr. Layton was a member of Mid-County Senior Center and attended St. Mark's United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, James K. Layton of Milford and Charles R. Layton of Felton; and a sister, Mary S. Hall of Milford. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Larry L. and Carol S. Layton of Forest Hill, Md.; two grandchildren, Lance Layton of Bear and Wendy Jett of Bel Air, Md.; three great-grandchildren, Caitlin Layton and Kyle Layton, both of Newark, and Colin Jett of Bel Air; two brothers, Wilbur B. Layton Jr. of Harrington and Paul E. Layton of Silver Spring, Md.; and a sister, Naomi M. Knowles of Boothwyn, Pa. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the Mealey Funeral Home, Wilmington. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be Monday in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, near Frederica. -------------------------------------------------------------- * Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carl Grant Littlefield, 68 WYOMING - Retired U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carl Grant Littlefield of Wyoming died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 68. Mr. Littlefield was born in Limerick, N.Y., son of the late Alva and Helen (Cooke) Littlefield. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in April 1973 from Dover Air Force Base, at the rank of technical sergeant. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked for Northern Air Cargo in Anchorage, Alaska, for approximately 10 years. Mr. Littlefield enjoyed camping and traveling in his recreational vehicle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Littlefield. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Coletta Littlefield; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas Littlefield of Landsdale, Pa., Jon and Roberta Littlefield of Wyoming and Allen and Theresa Littlefield of Camden; two brothers, Stanley Littlefield of Kansas City, Kan., and Clarence Littlefield, of Wothertown, N.Y.; a sister, Patricia Sprague of Brownville, N.Y.; and four grandchildren, Cara Littlefield and Tayler Littlefield, both of Landsdale, and Kate Littlefield and Sarah Littlefield, both of Camden. Services will be noon Monday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden- Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one and one-half hour earlier. Burial with full military honors will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, near Millsboro. The family suggests memorial contributions to Dover AFB Museum Foundation, 1301 Heritage Road, Dover AFB, DE 19902. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Bartie Mae McKnight, 94 RIDGELY, Md. - Bartie Mae McKnight of Ridgely died of natural causes Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in Memorial Hospital at Easton, Easton. She was 94. Mrs. McKnight was born April 20, 1909, in Goldsboro, daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta Hazelton Groce. She attended school in Philadelphia. Mrs. McKnight married William T. McKnight in 1927. They resided in Queens, N.Y., and later in Brooklyn, N.Y., for more than 50 years. She worked as a freelance seamstress while raising her family. Upon Mr. McKnight's retirement, they moved to Ridgely. She worked in the 1960s as a seamstress and made spacesuits for NASA's space program. She owned and operated Bartie's Dressmaking and Alterations in Easton for several years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, embroidering, knitting and flower gardening. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing pinochle and bridge, and she loved the Orioles. Mrs. McKnight was a member of Lockerman United Methodist Church/Groce Chapel, where she was the oldest living member. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Thomas N. McKnight Sr.; and two grandsons. She is survived by two daughters, Merle McKnight of Ridgely and Barbara Perrin of Bowie; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great- great-grandchild. Services will be noon Saturday in Lockerman Methodist Church/Groce Chapel, Goldsboro, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Cokers Cemetery, Greensboro. The family suggests memorial contributions to Lockerman Methodist Church/Groce Chapel, 23910 E. Cherry Lane, Goldsboro, MD 21636. Arrangements by Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home P.A., Greensboro. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Adam Justin Regan, 14 days SOMERDALE, N.J. - Adam Justin Regan of Somerdale died Tuesday, June 17, 2003, in Children's Hospital, Philadelphia. He was 14 days old. Adam was the dearly beloved son of Edward Regan Jr. and Theresa Regan (nee Balcerak) of Somerdale. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Hannah Anderson of Huber Heights, Ohio; maternal grandparents, David and Veronica Balcerak of Dover, Del.; a brother, Jonathan M. Regan of Somerdale; three sisters, Amy K. Walls of Indian Lake, Ohio, Kristina M. Regan of San Jose, Calif., and Rebecca M. Regan of Somerdale; and numerous aunts and uncles. Services and burial will be private for the family. The family suggests memorial contributions to Children's Hospital Foundation, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Emerson H. Riley, 69 MILLSBORO - Emerson H. Riley of Millsboro died of complications of cancer Wednesday, June 18, 2003, in his home. He was 69. Mr. Riley was born Sept. 11, 1933, in Wilmington, son of the late Edward James Riley and Elsie Wilson Coulbourne. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on a battleship and crossing the Atlantic Ocean both ways 13 times. Mr. Riley first worked in retail sales for the Sears Store in Wilmington, then for Rollins Leasing Corp. in sales and administration. Following that, he worked in food services at Wilmington Dry Goods at the Tri-State Mall in Claymont. He then owned and operated a bait and tackle and sub shop in Little Creek. After living in Melbourne, Fla., for a time, he returned to Delaware and worked for Bob Raley at Holly Lake Campgrounds. Later, he operated a sub shop at Queen Anne's Pier in Lewes and then, until his retirement, he was the owner and operator of the First Port of Call Sub Shop in Lewes for 23 years. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dorothy Jane (DuBosque) Riley; five stepdaughters, Dorothy Parisi of Wilmington, Barbara Calverese of Newark, Joyce Lockert of Elkton, Md., Patricia Rybicki of Middletown and Linda Oberly of New Castle; two stepsons, Randy Meadows of Laurel and Walter Fox of Claymont; a sister, Norma Rywak of Hinsdale, N.H.; three brothers, Woodrow Riley and Eugene Riley, both of Wilmington, and William F. Riley of Challis, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Charlie Moyer will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958; or to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N. Du Pont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Ernestine Satchell, 61 BALTIMORE - Ernestine Satchell of Baltimore died Saturday, June 14, 2003, in Mercy Hospital, Baltimore. She was 61. Mrs. Satchell was born Feb. 10, 1942. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Union Baptist Church, Eastville, Va. Burial will be in church cemetery. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Exmore, Va. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Donald Lee Wheatley, 67 FEDERALSBURG, Md. - Donald Lee Wheatley of Federalsburg died of complications of cancer Thursday, June 19, 2003, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Del. He was 67. Mr. Wheatley was born July 4, 1935, in Easton, son of the late Earl Wheatley and Edna Altha Lare Wheatley. He had previously worked at Nanticoke Homes as a trim carpenter. He was a barber for more than 25 years. He enjoyed helping others to the best of his ability. He thoroughly enjoyed restoring and working on his cherished antique car. Mr. Wheatley was a member of Bridgeville (Del.) Church of God. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Deneau Wheatley, whom he married June 27, 1964; a devoted daughter, Donna Renee Wheatley; and his special dog, M.J. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Framptom-Hawkins-Eskow Funeral Home P.A., 216 N. Main St., Federalsburg. Services will 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Bloomery Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Bridgeville Church of God Building Fund, 7046 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933. ---------------------------------------------------------------