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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 ************************************************************************** * Mildred D. Ciuba, 96 LEWES - Mildred D. Ciuba of Lewes died Saturday, May 17, 2003, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. She was 96. Mrs. Ciuba was born March 6, 1907, oldest of 11 children, in Bayone, N.J., daughter of the late Ignace Jan Zendarski and Michalina Rzepinska. She retired from the Simmons Mattress Company in 1953 after 15 years of work with the company. One of her main accomplishments with the company was being an expert seamstress involving the sewing of the large parachutes used to land large pieces of equipment during World War II and teaching others the procedure. Mrs. Ciuba was a member of the St. Jude the Apostle Church, Lewes and was formerly a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka, Fla. and St. Hedwigs Catholic Church in Elizabeth, N.J., where she had been very involved with the sodality society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony W. Ciuba, in 1993. She is survived by two sons, Anthony E. Ciuba of Lewes and Charles H. Ciuba Sr. of Oceanside, Calif.; five sisters, Tessie Agostino of Tucson, Ariz., Steffie Torrealba of Santa Fe, Texas, Jean Dixon of Daytona Beach, Fla., Josephine Szelewski of Tucson, and Veronica Morse of Bloomfield, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Parsell Funeral Homes '&;' Crematorium, Atkins Lodge Chapel, 1449 Kings Highway, Lewes. Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Wednesday in the St. Jude the Apostle Church, Del. 1 at Five Points, Lewes. Burial will be in the Highland Memory Gardens, Apopka. Instead of flowers, per Mrs. Ciuba's request, contributions may be made to the St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Remembrances can be posted at newszap.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Louvenia H. Fassett, 87 BISHOPVILLE, Md. - Louvenia H. Fassett of Bishopville died Friday, May 16, 2003, in the Berlin Nursing Home, Berlin. She was 87. Mrs. Fassett was born in Berlin, daughter of the late Sidney and Mae Smith Purnell. She worked in the housekeeping department of the Santa Maria Hotel in Ocean City, retiring in 1981 after 30 years of service. Mrs. Fassett was a member of the Curtis United Methodist Church, Bishopville, where she sang in the senior choir and was also an usher. She was a member of the Missionary Society and the United Methodist Women. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Fassett, in 1977. She is survived by two sons, John C. Fassett of Elizabeth, N.J. and Eugene M. Fassett of Moreno Valley, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Curtis United Methodist Church, Campbelltown Road, Bishopville, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Robert B. Starkey will officiate. Burial will be in Curtis Cemetery, Bishopville. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro. Remembrances can be posted at newszap.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Mary Helen 'Mimi' Quillen, 57 SEAFORD - Mary Helen "Mimi" Quillen of Seaford died Sunday, May 18, 2003, after a car accident on Saturday, May 17, 2003. She was 57. Mrs. Quillen was born July 4, 1945, in Salisbury, Md., daughter of the late Lloyd Franklin and Sara White Beard. She was a 1964 graduate of Seaford High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death be her husband, William Dale Quillen, in 1985. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul Dale and Melle Quillen of Seaford; seven sisters, Jeanne B. Klemens of Bear, Barbara B. Widdowson of Seaford, Arinda B. Belote and her husband, Gwynn, of Seaford, Leona B. Tull and her husband, Donald, of Seaford, Sara B. Johnson of Boise, Idaho, Ellen B. Messick and her husband, Ronnie, of Bridgeville, Betsy B. Carmine and her husband, Donny, of Seaford; two brothers, Lloyd F. Beard and his wife, Dolores, of Seaford, and David B. Beard and his wife, Becki, of Bridgeville, DE. "Aunt Mimi" was clearly loved by her 25 nieces and nephews and 31 great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in Wesley United Methodist Church, Atlanta Road, Seaford. The Rev. Ed Kuhling will officiate. Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. Arrangements by the Cranston Funeral Home, Seaford. Remembrances can be posted at newszap.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- * John G. 'JR' Richards Jr., 55 SMYRNA - John G. "JR" Richards Jr. of Smyrna died Saturday May 17, 2003, in Christiana Hospital. He was 55. Mr. Richards was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Swedesboro, N.J., son of John G. and Dorothy Murphy Richards of Smyrna. He graduated from Stanton Military Academy in Stanton, Va., and attended Delaware State University for two years. He was a service manager for First State Equipment Company in Smyrna. Mr. Richards was very active in sporting clay, skeet and trap shooting and was named to the Delaware Sporting Clay Team. In addition to shooting, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding and was very involved in building his own racing and modified sprint cars. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery Smyrna. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Smyrna Sunday School Department, 118 West Commerce St., Smyrna, DE 19977 or the Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19904. Arrangements by Faries Funeral Directors Inc., Smyrna. Remembrances can be posted at newszap.com. --------------------------------------------------------------- * Vincent Torres Jr., 74 WYOMING - Vincent Torres Jr. of Wyoming died Friday, May 16, 2003, in Silver Lake Nursing Center, Dover. He was 74. Mr. Torres was born June 21, 1928, in Philadelphia, son of the late Vincent Torres Sr. and Frances Cozzor Torres. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for 24 years. Mr. Torres was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Heavy Industrial Equipment and Carpenter's Union, Local 542. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge in Harrington since 1964. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Frank Torres, and a brother, Frank Torres Sr. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia Torres; a son, Rick Torres of Felton; two daughters and son-in-law, Theresa and Jack Warrington of Marydel and Frances and Albert Aviles of Camden-Wyoming; six grandchildren, Rick Torres Jr. of Dover, Jeffery Torres of Felton, Michelle Torres of Dover, Denise Moen of Harrington, Vincent Warrington of Magnolia and Albert Aviles Jr. of Wyoming; five great-grandchildren, Jenna Warrington of Harrington, Kellyann Torres of Felton, Alexa Rayne Torres of Dover and twins Skylar and Jordon Moen, both of Harrington; a brother-in-law, Richard Lacer of Vineland, N.J.; a sister-in-law, Rose Cataldi and her husband, Joe, of Camden; a special nephew, Frank Torres Jr. of Colorado; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the National Marrow Donor Program, Dover Drive, c/o Dawn O'Connell, 9 Medallion Circle, Wyoming, DE 19934. ---------------------------------------------------------------