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I I 1 KENT SUSSEX NEWS JOURNAL FRIDAY, FEB. 14, 1997 Obituaries obituaries. B6 Blackmon of Baltimore; a granddaughter. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, New St.

John's United Methodist Church, Wittman. Visitation: 10 a.m. Burial: Richardson Cemetery, Easton. WALTER N. DONOPHAN 67, of 12116C McMillan Highway, Cumberland, formerly of Felton, died Monday of heart failure in Cumberland Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Donophan, a truck driver, had worked at Penn State Trucking, Trailer Chemical, Poole Truck Lines and Maryland Transportation Co. and other companies. He was retired. He was a member of Men's League of the Salvation Army, Cumberland.

Survivors: daughter, Brenda Thomas of Salisbury; sons, Richard of Cumberland, Walter N. Jr. and William, both of Laurel, and Walter Lee of Salisbury; several grandchildren. Service: 11 today, chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Main Street, Felton. Visitation: 10 a.m.

Burial: Hopkins Cemetery, Felton. MILDRED P. FRAZEE, 95, of Smyrna, died of respiratory failure Wednesday in IHS of Delaware at Kent, Smyrna. Mrs. Frazee, a homemaker, had worked for Johnson Matthey Co.

in Malvern, for 20 years and retired in 1966. Her husband, Edward Frazee, died in 1976. Survivors: son and daughter-inlaw, Ranford and Mildred E. of Dover, with whom she had lived; daughter, Romayne Thompson of Sebastian, two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Service: 11 a.m.

Monday, Torbert Funeral Chapel, Bradford and Reed streets, Dover. Visitation: 10 a.m. Burial: Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Pa. Funeral Notices CARUSO At her late residence on Feb. 12, 1997, Frances E.

(Conte) Caruso, age 69 years, of 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE. Wife of the late Frank R. Caruso Jr. Mother of Frank R. Caruso, III.

Relatives friends are invited to attend the funeral services at the CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster opposite Cathedral Cemetery on Monday Feb. 17 at Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 9th Dupont at 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be Cathedral Cemetery. Viewing for Mrs. Caruso will be at the funeral home Sunday eve, beginning COEN At home on Wednesday, February 12, 1997, Francis Xavier Coen, age 78 of Wilmington. Survived by his wife Sally Coen, also a son Robert, a daughter Lynda, a sister Carolyn Jeanette Roche and 3 grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Phila Pike, Claymont at 11am on Monday February 17th, 1997.

Friends may call at the chuch from 10-11. Burial will be at the Lawncroft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. Family suggests contributions to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Rd, Wilm. DE 19810. Arrangements by GEBHART FUNERAL HOME, Claymont, DE.

COLLINS In The St. Francis Hospital, Wilming- ton, DE, on Tuesday, February 11, 1997, John K. "Kay' Collins, Sr. Age 70 years, of New Castle, DE. Husband of the late Frances Opal Collins, who passed away September 12, 1993.

Mr. Collins is survived by a son, John K. Collins, a daughter, Kathy Brounce, brother, Floyd Collins, sister, Beulah Walters, and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at THE GEBHART FUNERAL HOME, 531 Delaware New Castle, DE, on Friday, February 14, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. where friends may call after 10:00 a.m.

Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association of Delaware, 1096 Old Churchman's Newark, DE 19713-2137. DEMBY Suddenly in this city on February 7, 1997, Theodore W. Demby, age 45, of 527 W. 7th Wilmington.

Brother of Leon, Robert, Charles, Anthony, Marshall, Shelton Thaddius Demby, all of Wilmington, Kenny Tull of Chester, PA. Son of the late Leon Agnes Demby. Devoted friend of Lillian Oakley of Wilm. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews other relatives friends. Relatives friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Saturday, February 15, at 1p.m.

at St Mary's Church, Washington St. at Lea Blvd. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. LLEWELLYN BELL MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Inc.

FUTTY In Churchman's Village Retirement Community, on Wed. Feb 12, 1997, William W. Futty, husband of the late Myrtle L. Futty, formerly of old Capitol Trail. Age 84.

Relatives friends are invited to attend the service, at the KRIENENGRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, 1400 Kirkwood Sat morning, Feb. 15 at 11a.m interment at Silverbrook Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, Saturday morning after 10A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood Highway Polly Drummond Rd, Newark, DE 19711 GIUSEFFI In this city on February 12, 1997, Martha wife of the late Pasquale J. Giuseffi, of Wilm.

Age 80 years. Relatives friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peters Cathedral, 6th West on Monday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery. Friends may call at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 7th Broom on Sunday evening 7-9pm GRAVATT In the Christiana Hospital, on Monday Feb.

10, 1997, Marian E. Gravatt, age 79 years, of Swanwyck Estates, New Castle, DE. Wife of the late Howard L. Gravatt, who passed 1997. sons, away (Bud) sister, in Mrs.

Robert Gravaff Pauline 1982, J. Gravatt her passed Cloud, is son 4 Raymond away survived Howard brothers, Feb. by M. 3, a 2 James Henderson, Norman Henderson, Curtis Henderson Robert Henderson, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-granddaughters. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel at Gracelawn Memorial Park, DuPont New Castle, on Friday Feb, 14, 1997 at where friends may call at 11a.m.

Relatives friends may also call at the GEBHART FUNERAL HOME, 531 Delaware on Thursday evening bet. 7-9pm. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2265 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701 HACKETT. in the Wilmington hospital on Monday, February 10, 1997, Elder James W.

Hackett of 4145 New Castle Wilmington, age 76 years. Beloved husband of Edith E. Hackett. Devoted father of Victor Hackett of Atco, NJ, Minister Geneva Hackett of PA, and Betty Green of Wilmington. Brother of Harry Hackett of Belvedere, Arthur Hackett of Dover, Rev.

Walter Hackett of PA, Helen Tate of Washington DC and Octavia Wright of Seaford. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral services on Monday, February 17th at 7PM at Bethel Pentecostal Church, 23rd Pine Sts. Interment Tuesday morning in the Del. Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church Monday from 4-7pm. Professional services entrusted to ROBERT O. WRIGHT. HAILE Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, February 8, 1997, Donovan R. Halle (Don), age 46 of 1013 Wilmington, N.

Church the late St. Son Robert of L. Mary Halle. M. Brother Haile, of Mary A.

Haile-Downes, of New Castle: Valerie E. Haile Cynthia L. Haile-Hamlin, both of Wilmington. Also survived by 6 aunts, 3 uncles, 1 great uncle, 3 nieces, lyesha V. Washam, Jasmine M.

Hamlin Haneefah S. Washam; five nephews, Gary R. Washam, Vandrick R. Hamlin, Michael L. Downes, Cameron Donovan Hamlin Marques R.

Downes; a host of in-laws, two brothers-in-law, Michael T. Downes Vandrick R. Hamlin, devoted cousin friend Lonnie Haile, who was like a brother; devoted friend Amy Marshalewski, other relatives friends. Funeral services will be held at New Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, 504 W.

5th on Saturday, February 15, at 9:00 a.m. Viewing Friday, Feb. 14, at CONGO FUNERAL HOME, 24th Market frem p.m., on Saturday at the church fro a.m. only, Interment in Gracelawn Memorial Park. Marjorie Reynolds, 80, movie actress Los Angeles Times Fear" opposite Ray Milland, ham it up in the comedy "Up in LOS ANGELES Marjorie Mabel's opposite Dennis Reynolds, the actress who en- O'Keefe, and dance in another deared herself to audiences as musical, "Bring on the Girls," the long-limbed love interest of with Eddie rivals Bing Crosby and Fred As- Bracken.

taire in "Holiday Inn" and as the a But she long-suffering television wife of largely drifted William Bendix in "The Life of back to picRiley," has died. She was 80. tures until the Mrs. Reynolds, who danced Riley series with Astaire and sang with was resurCrosby in the 1942 Irving Berlin rected in 1953. musical, died Feb.

1 in Man- As Peg hattan Beach, her family said Riley, Mrs. Wednesday. Reynolds The "Holiday Inn" classic, Mrs. Reynolds quickly befeaturing Crosby singing "White came a familChristmas," crowned Mrs. iar face in American living Reynolds' hard-won place in rooms.

She played the role oppoHollywood. She never topped it. site Bendix's Chester A. Riley, In the 1940s, she went on to aircraft plant worker, from 1953 star in the drama "Ministry of to 1958. JOHN A.

GOINES 67, of Clarksville, formerly of Middletown, died Wednesday of heart failure at home. Mr. Goines was a construction superintendent at several companies. He moved to Clarksville three years ago. He was an Air Force veteran.

Survivors: wife, Betty sons, John A. Jr. of Minersville, and David W. Sr. of Cressona, daughter, Dianne L.

Goines of Berlin, brother, James B. of Niceville, sisters, Leona Harrison of Montgomery, Olean McBride of Mathiston, and Sarah Kelly of Clarksdale, five grandchildren. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hastings Funeral Home, 19 S. Main Selbyville.

Visitation: 1 p.m. Burial: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Indian Gap National Cemetery, Lebanon, Pa. Contributions: American Heart Association, Georgetown. WALTER S.

KAY, 84, of Lewes, formerly of Talleyville, died Thursday of pneumonia in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. LEE In the Christiana Hospital on February 13, 1997. Wei-Pin Liu Lee, 97 years of 5 Fairfield Newark, DE. Wife of the late F. H.

Lee. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service to be held Monday February 17th. 1997 at 11am from the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone Milltown Rds, Wilmington, DE. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2-6PM and on Monday from 10-11AM at the funeral home.

LEHMAN On February 11, 1997, John M. Lehman, of Willow Run, DE. Age 65. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the committal service at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City, Road, Bear, on Friday, February 14, at 9a.m. A Memorial Service will also be held at SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 121 W.

Park Place, Newark, on Sat. Feb. 15th, at 10:30 A.M. For 24-hr. Info.

368-3262. LOGAN At her late residence on February 13, 1997, Genevie wife of the late Robert E. Logan, of 14 Castle Hills New Castle, age 71 years. Relatives friends are invited to attend the service on Monday morning Feb. 17 at 11 from the McCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Kirkwood Highway Duncan Rd.

Interment will be in Lombardy Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday evening after 7. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads NC or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Rd, Wilm. LOMBARDO- In the Wilmington Hospital on Wednesday February 12, 1997, Vincenzo Lombardo, age 18 of Wilmington. Survived by his parents, Mario and Carmela Lombardo of Wilmington.

Also two brothers, Joseph and Marco, and a sister, Anna, all at home. Mass of Christian burial will be offered at Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans on Saturday at Friends may call at the church 45 minutes prior. Burial will be at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Church of the Holy Child, Wilmington, DE 19810.

Arrangements by the GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES, Claymont, Delaware. MISSIMER Dorothy E. Missimer, age 89, who lived at 505 Greenbank Road, Wilmington, 19808, and formerly of 1201 North Harrison Street, Luther Tower died Thursday, February 13. Dorothy is sister to Frances M. Wingo, Virginia Connell, and Leslie Missimer, and aunt to several nieces and nephews.

Friends are welcome to join the family in Celebration of her Life at BEESON MEMORIAL SERVICES OF NORTH WILMINGTON 412 Philadelphia Pike (764-2900) this coming Monday afternoon, February 17, at 1:30, procession to Riverview Cemetery and committal at graveside. You are also welcome to visit at BEESON MEMORIAL SERVICES OF NORTH WILMINGTON Monday afternoon from 12:30 1:30. In memory of Dorothy, a contribution may be made to West Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 500 West 8th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. ROSSITTO At her home on Wednesday, February 12, 1997, Agnes (Jackson) Rossitto, age 71, wife of 42 years to Carmen F. Rossitto of Fairfax, Wilmington, DE.

Mother of Carmen F. Jr. and Cathy Stoops. Also survived by 4 grandsons. Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Mary Magdalen R.C. Church, Concord Pike Sharpley Rd. on Saturday, February 15 at Entombment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster Ave (Opp.

Cathedral Cemetery) on Saturday from 9-10am. SASSONE On Sunday February 9, 1997, in the St. Francis Hospital, Jennie DelGross Sassone, 84 years of age, wife of the late Frank Sassone, of North Franklin Wilm. Sister of Lena Moletteire Anna Costabile, also survived numerous nieces nephews. Family friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday morning February 15 at 10:30 a.m.

from St. Peter's Cathedral, 6th West where friends may call after 9a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Peter's Cathedral. Funeral arrangements: WILMINGTON COMMEMORATIVE CORLETO-LATINA FUNERAL HOME 808 N.

Union Street. For more information please call 652-6642 SMITH Suddenly in St. Francis Hospital on Feb. 8, 1997, Stanford W. Smith (Smitty), age 48, of 108 S.

Broom St. Son of James W. and Bertha M. Smith, both of Wilmington, brother of Rev. Edward L.

Smith, of Newark, Dorothy A. Mitchell and Eugene T. Smith, both of Wilmington, and Eyvone B. Swan- son, of New Castle. Also survived by 6 aunts, 2 uncles, many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relafives friends.

Funeral services will be held at Greater St. John Baptist Church, 504 N. Jefferson on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10am. Viewing 9-10am.

Interment in Silverbrook Cemetery. Arrangements by CONGO FUNERAL HOME. STEWART- In Christiana Hospital on February 10, 1997, Jason W. Stewart (J.C.), age 20 of 113 W. 20 Wilmington.

Son of Marlene and George Stewart. Brother of George L. Stewart 111, Dwayne Nadine C. and Naomi M. Stewart and Deborah Wright.

Also survived by 12 aunts, 7 uncles, nephews, 2 great aunts, Alice Gardner and Mildred Dyer-Harris, godmother Evelyn Tate, devoted friend Cheryl N. Watson, a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Funeral services will be held at Be Ready, Jesus is Coming Apostolic Church, 1411 4th St. on Sunday February 16, at 6pm, viewing 4-6pm. interment in Silverbrook cemetery on Monday morning.

Arrangements by CONGO FUNERAL HOME. THOMAS- In the Christiana Hospital on Wednesday February 12, 1997, Helen L. Thomas, age 71, of New Castle. Her husband Thomas Y. Thomas Sr.

died in 1998. She is survived by four sons, Thomas Y. Thomas Jr. James Wayne. David two daughters, Priscilla Lee Rossetti, Phyllis Jean lannone, a brother, Edward T.

Garrison Jr. and a sister, Shirley Kohrherr. Fifteen grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday, 11 am at the GEBHART FUNERAL HOME, 531 Delaware New from Castle, 7-9. Burial where friends may call Friday evening will be the Glebe Cemetery, New Castle, Delaware.

188 sr old volt 6W mol dw diol IOn ale Roland Garrison, 102, leading farmer Roland E. Garrison, a former president of the Delaware Farm Bureau, died of respiratory failure Wednesday in Kent General Hospital. He was 102 and was a resident of Courtland Manor Nursing Home, Dover. Mr. Garrison, a retired dairy and grain farmer, was bureau president from 1962 to 1966.

Earlier, he was president of the Kent Farm Bureau for several years. He owned Garrison Farm East, Dover, for many years, and earlier had farmed near Cheswold. During World War II, he was a policeman for the Pennsylvania Railroad. NORWOOD AUGUSTUS CALDWELL 84, of McDaniel, died of heart failure Tuesday at home. Mr.

Caldwell had been a farmer, did carpentry work, and had been a custodian at Miles River Yacht Club and a caretaker for area families. He retired in the late 1970s. He was a member of Peoples Church, Dover, and was head usher for 40 years. His wife of 75 years, Clara V. Garrison, died in 1992.

Survivors: sons, George T. Gamaliel both of Dover, and Elbert W. of Cave Creek, daughter, Mary G. Wilson of Dover; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Service: 1 p.m.

Saturday, Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Dover. Visitation: noon. Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Cheswold. He was a member of New St. John's United Methodist Church, Wittman, where he was a former trustee and choir member.

Survivors: wife, Dorothy Ann Hopkins Caldwell; son, Norwood A. Jr. McDaniel; brothers, Charles of Easton, and Stanley of McDaniel; sisters, Helen Singleton of McDaniel and Catherine In Memoriam In Memoriam BOHACK JOSEPH A loving remembrance of my dear Joe on Valentine's Day. "You filled my life with joyous moments and dreams come true. You are in my thoughts and Always loved, always remembered, Betty XOX BooBoo-My funny Valentine Brad Time has taught me that no matter what, we will always be together, There's a special bond between us that I don't think some people are lucky enough to find.

It's true that you and have weathered some storms and the love we have in our hearts will last forever, Sadly Miss You, Your Gummi Bear, Cheryl BRYAN Eileen passed away February 14, 1973. Mother how we miss you. Daughters Mildred Elsie CIMINO JOHN J. Dad, Fifteen years ago you departed this earth to go up to heaven. You have always been on my mind and in heart.

I miss you every day, I know when look up at the sky, you are looking down at me. want to tell you Happy Valentine's Day and that Love You with all my heart. Love you always, Your little girl, Sissy CLAYTON in loving memory of my brother, Leroy A. Clayton, on his 35th birthday, who passed away on August 13, 1993. Dearly loved and sadly missed Your brothers, Clarence, Charles, James, Curetha, Sam, nieces, nephews and friends and Grandfather, Clarence Skyers CUSHING AL.

Happy Valentine's Day. I miss you more everyday. Everybody is good to me, but no one will ever take your place. You are always in my heart. I miss your smile and sense of humor.

You were my life and it is gone. won't be happy until we are together again. Love, Doris DAVIS The years have passed before our eyes, yet your memory still survives. You're gone but still within our lives. We remember you in love.

Wife Alberta son Russell DOUGHERTY Thinking of you and missing you on this February 14th. Happy Valentine's Day, Ron. Love, wife Ginny DUNFEE- CHRIS It's Valentines Day, and I miss you so much. A couple of friends called to see how I am. They still care; one calls me every week.

Wish you were here to take care of loose tongues. Love always, Toni and Kristen DUNFEE This day was always the best one for me, this is the day you are supposed to spend with the one you love and you're not here to enjoy this day, but we will always keep you with us. There's not a minute that goes by that I'm not thinking about you. Chris would like this, or Chris wouldn't like that. I miss you so much.

It's so empty now. You gave me that push I always needed. Reasons to be needed. Love Mom. DUTTON, JOSEPHINE in memory of Josephine.

Missed but always remembered. Love Albert GENTIEU- Paul, Warm and tender rememberance you this day. Love, Cindy GLYNN NELLIE M. in memory of my dear mom on Valentine's Day, will always remember, Mom, your special warmth and care, Your never-failing patience and your willingness to share, Your help and inspiration and your guidance day by day, All the things you've done for me in such a loving way. always will remember whether near or far apart and I'll always hold a special place for you within my heart." love you and I miss you very much, Betty XOX HURD Bud.

in loving memory of my Dad. Happy Valentine's Day. His helping hand was always first To render any aid he could His voice was always raised in praise His words were wise and good Dear father, since you've gone away The ones you loved so true Try hard to carry on the way We know you'd want us to Dearly loved and sadly missed, Joey Pam HURD, JAMES L. Happy Valentine's Day to the man I'll always love. Love, Wife Mickey HURD, JAMES L.

Happy Valentine's Day to our Love You! The Anderson's, the Hurd's Rankin's HURD, JAMES L. Happy Valentine's Day Dad. Love, Jim and Sandy JOHNSON In loving memory of my husband, Biddie, who passed away 3 years ago. No farewell, no goodbye, you were gone before we knew it. We all miss you dearly.

Your wife, Arvella, Children Grandchildren KENDZIERSKI AGNES Happy Valentine's Day, Mom. Miss you so much. Love to you in trillions, Michelle LLOYD Elizabeth (Betty) Gram. On the anniversary of your death, two years ago today. Happy Valentine's Day.

We love you and miss you. Dearly loved and sadly missed, Pam Joey LLOYD, Elizabeth Two years ago today is the day since I saw you last. I wish that day had never come, the day you did pass. Since you left, I know you like where you are at but Gram you know and I know I wish you could come back. Love Your Grandson Rick LLOYD, ELIZABETH K.

Mom, it's been 2 years, past. Happy Valentine's Day. Daughter, Mickey in loving memory of my mother, Elizabeth Lloyd, on the 2nd anniversary of her death. I don't have the words to tell you, Mom, how much I love you. can only tell you how fortunate I feel because I had so much more than a Mother, I had a friend.

You are always special in my heart, I love you. I look in the mirror and what do see, I'm looking at you and you're looking at me. You are in my dreams and always on my mind. I miss you so very much, my dearest, Mom. All my love, your son George MADORA JULIA Happy Valentine's Day, Riom loved you then, I a love you now and I'll love you forever.

Love, Lorraine PHILLIP, WAYNE L. To a very special person and our Daddy, Happy Valentine's Day, your are always missed but never forgotten. Love Holly, Kaia and Logan. RICHARDSON in loving memory of our sister, Kira. We must remember your loud songs.

We must hold on and be very strong. Even though the road gets long, remembering God does no wrong. We thought should we build a road? No, because God's streets are paved with gold. Until we meet, we will continue to pray, for it was The Lord who took His child away. Missed and never forgotten.

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Griffin Family SPENCE in loving memory of our dear husband, Dad, and Pop-Pop, John Spence.

It is hard to believe that you've been gone 1 year today, February 14, and we miss you very much. Loved and remembered every day, Kate, Linda, Nancy, Steve, Sue, Jack, Tim, and six grandchildren WATERS It's been 2 years ago today that God descended down to take you horne. You are loved and sadly missed. Happy Valentine's Day, Mom! Your children and grandchildren WEIST Harry, Roses are red, violets are blue. miss you Happy Valentine's Day, Thinking of you.

Love, Your Best Friend Sue WIGGINS-RICHARDSON In memory of Kira Wiggins-Richardson who passed away one year ago today. You weren't alone when troubles came and your heart was beating like falling rain. You weren't alone through sorrow's night when nothing seemed to go lust right. The Savior waited to hear from you and gave you strength to give us too. He knew the secrets of your heart and He surely made your fears depart.

You weren't alone without a guide-He saw each tear you ever cried. His eternal peace and infinite love fell like feathers from above. There was no cross too large to bear-you left alone, for you knew Christ was there! Loni, Kendall, Stef, Shaun, Keli, Mom, Dad and the boys WILKINS, NORMAN Happy Valentine's Day Sweetheart. Love and miss you, Your Wife Card of Thanks FIRLEIN The Blanche, Crockett and Honchen families wish to thank everyone for flowers, Mass cards, food and acts of kindness during our time of sorrow. Thanks to Rev.

David Tripler of Marcus Hook Baptist Church for the service for our mother and sister, Sophie News Firlein, KNAPP, JOHN E. THE BUILDING WITH A HEART 800 DELAWARE AVENUE Ernest F. DelleDonne DELLEDONNE ASSOCIATES DR. ERIC OLIET STAFF ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE AT 800 In appreciation for your compassion and kindness shown during our bereavement. THE JOHN KNAPP FAMILY KREER To The Administrative and Nursing Staff of Churchman's Village, a very special "Thank You" for the excellent care and love you gave to our dear Aunt, Nellie E.

Kreer. Blessings to all, Jim Becky Sapp PAPA- The Papa family wishes to thank everyone for their mass cards, flowers. food acts of kindness during our time of sorrow. Thanks to Father Roberto, Father Mario Father Maisano for saying mass for our mother. Raiph, Rosemarie staff of Raffaele's restaurant for a delicious luncheon, God Bless you all The Papa family VICE Thanks to the Warden of the Correctional Center in Smyrna in the Chapel, thanks to the minister, the guards, and the inmates for the memorial service for my son, Robert L.

Vice, Jr. WRIGHT The family of William (Ukie) Wright wishes to thank everyone tor their mass cards, flowers, food and acts of kindness during our time of sorrow. Special thanks to Father Charles Chamberlin of Salesianum School for the beautiful service. Erances and Michael Wright and Brothers Sisters Funeral Notices BAISE -In the Health System Skilled Nursing Facility, North Philadelphia, on February 11, 1997, Charles Jerome Baise, age 37, of 316 Sheridan New Castle, DE. Husband of Denise Baise of New Castle.

Son of Olive M. Baise of New Castle. Father of Charles J. Mathis of New Castle. Brother of James W.

Baise, of Newark, Adrianne Walker of Jeanette Veasey of New Castle; grandfather of Ryale Younger of New Castle. Grandson of Robert J. the late May B. Sturgis; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, COUSins other relatives friends. Relatives friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday February 15, at 10 a.m.

at Rock of Ages Missionary Baptist Church, 258 Meadowbrook Ave, Belvedere. There will be no viewing. Intertment will be private. Arrangements by J. LLEWELLYN BELL MEMORIAL Chapel, Inc.

CARTER At his late residence, 325 E. 5th on February 7th, Hasan Carter age 33, son of Patricia Carter and George Graham Carter. Brother of Andre Carter of Sacremento Abdul Brown of Hyattsville, MD, Fatima Foreman of Frederick, MD, and Blondell Brown of Wilmington. Devoted friend of Deborah Robinson. Also survived by great Aunt Blondell Green of Wilmington and a great Uncle William Green of Wilmington.

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends in and around New York City. Funeral services and interment private. Arrangements by FORD FUNERAL HOME, 601 S. Heald St. Wilm.

When you're planning your estate, please consider a gift to The Needy Family Fund Endowment. A Gift That Lasts Forever The Needy Family Fund provides emergency assistance to families in our area who need help with basic necessities such as food, heat, or rent. FAMILY Large or small, your endowment gift will join with others to generate a source of perpetual help for our neighbors facing hard times. FUND Contact the Fund Administrator at (302) 324-2545 or your personal financial advisor for more information. Te Public DIARY A daily record of public information.

Births, fire appear daily; CrimeStoppers on Monday; divorces and marriages as available. BIRTHS BEEBE, LEWES Giles Kimberly and Robert, Lewes, Feb. 12, daughter. Langkammer Heather, and Kit Clenchusky, Georgetown, Feb. 12, daughter.

Plump Mimi and Michael, Milford, Feb. 12, son. NANTICOKE, SEAFORD Eastman Virginia and James, Greenwood, Feb. 12, son. Jones Dawn, Bridgeville, Feb.

12, son. CHRISTIANA Anderson Karen and Wayne, Wilmington, Feb. 12, daughter. Biomquist Whitney and Loran, North East, Feb. 12, daughter.

Burt- Rane, New Castle, Feb. 11, son. Crist Linda and Darin, Wilmington, Feb. 12, daughter. Fortuna Antoinette and Mark, Wilmington, Feb.

12, son. Henry Marla Keith, Bear, Feb. 12, son. Hinton Amy and James, Newark, Feb. 12, son.

Jones Eileen and Thomas New Castle, Feb. 11, daughter. Kerr Nicolle and Robert, New Castle, Feb. 12, son. Lopez Sandra and Ovidio, Bear, Feb.

f2, AT: daughter. McBride Karen and James, Landenberg; Feb. 11, twins, son and daughter. Owens Dione, Wilmington, Feb. 10.

daughter. Sheldon Joanne and James, Newark, Feb. 6, son. Shockley Samina and Louis, Wilmington, Feb. 12, daughter.

Subach Kelli, Newark, Feb. 12, daughter. Szymanski Mary Ann and Joseph, Middle: town, Feb. 12, daughter. ST.

FRANCIS Murray Yolanda, New Castle, Feb. 10, son: Price Teryl and Larry, Wilmington, Feb. 12, son. Rollins Yvonne and Kenneth, Newark, Feb. 12, daughter.

FIRE CALLS Mr. Kay retired in 1973 after 40 years at DuPont where he specialized in the electron microscope. After moving to Sussex County, he worked at the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies for 11 years. He was a member of Rehoboth Beach Kiwanis Club. Survivors: wife of 58 years, Jean Cashell Kay; son, Stephen R.

of Lewes. Service and burial: private. Contributions: Rehoboth Beach Kiwanis Club Foundation. VINCENZO LOMBARDO, 18, of Brandywood, Brandywine Hundred, died Wednesday of complications from a brain tumor in Wilmington Hospital. Mr.

Lombardo was a student at the University of Delaware. Survivors: parents, Mario and Carmela Lombardo, with whom he lived; brothers, Joseph and Marco, and sister, Anna Lombardo, all at home. Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Road. Visitation: 9:45 a.m.

Burial: St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery. Contributions: Church of the Holy Child. ETHEL "MARIE" MORRIS, 54, of Clayton, died Wednesday of complications from heart surgery in Christiana Hospital. Mrs.

Morris, a homemaker, worked at Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill, Smyrna, as a nurse's assistant, for about 10 years. Recently, she was a cook at Modern Maturity Center, Dover. Survivors: husband of 19 years, William sons, Mark G. Sr. of Hartly, and William J.

of Marydel, daughters, Lillian A. Morris of Smyrna, and Alice M. Lister of Denton, father, Mitchell Poore of Elkton, brothers, Noble Poore Sr. of Smyrna, Mitchell Poore Jr. of Clayton; sisters, Emma Poore of Smyrna, Ann Myers of Chesapeake City, Linda Snow of Hartly and Lucille McMullen of North East, three stepsisters and four stepbrothers; 12 grandchildren Services: 2 p.m.

Saturday, Torbert Funeral Chapel, Bradford and Reed streets, Dover. Visitation: 7 to 9 tonight, and 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial: Delaney's Church Cemetery, Clayton. MICHAEL D.

O'NEAL, 49, of West Grove, died of a heart attack Wednesday in Southern Chester County Medical Center, Jennersville. Mr. O'Neal was an engineer for Service Masters of Downey, Ill. He served in the Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of FILAM Association and Assumption BVM Catholic Church, West Grove.

Survivors: wife, Letecia L. O'Neal; son, Richard H. of Charleston, S.C.; daughter, Michelle S. O'Neal at home; parents, Richard I. and Beverly Jeffers Smith of Sebring, brothers, Patrick of Miami, and James of Rome, N.Y.; sister, Sharon A.

O'Neal of Wake Forest, N.C. Service and burial: private, Indian Gap National Cemetery, Annville. EMERSON J. SHOWELL, 86, of Pepperidge Trailer Park, Selbyville, died of congestive heart failure Wednesday in Millsboro Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Mr.

Showell had been a truck driver for 50 years at the former Poultry Selbyville, retiring in 1978. Survivors: sons, Michael Griffin of Virginia Beach, Emerson J. Griffin of Texas; brother, Edward Laws of Selbyville; sisters, Martha Britt of Georgetown, Doris Rogers of Millsboro, and Cordelia Tyre of Frankford; friend, Calvin Robinson of Selbyville, who helped care for him; two grandchildren. Service: 1 p.m. Monday, Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Millsboro.

Visitation: noon. Burial: Curtis Cemetery, Bishopville, Md. Kent County Feb. 13: 11:29 a.m. --9751 S.

U.S. 13. Medical assist. Felton Community Fire Company, 11:43 a.m. 253 Whitelysburg Road.

Medical assist. Felton Community Fire Company. 2:06 p.m. 2470 Smyrna Leipsic Road, House. Citizens Hose of Smyma and Leipsic fire companies.

Sussex County Feb. 13: 3:56 p.m. U.S. 13, north of Sussex 612. Accident.

Greenwood Fire Company. 6:08 p.m. Main Street. Accident. Bridgeville Fire Company.

CONTACTS FIRE CONTACTS For emergencies 911 To reach fire departments in routine matters: State Fire Marshal 577-3013 Castle County fire board 738-3132 Kent County fire board 734-6041 Sussex County fire board 856-6306 Cecil County (Md.) fire board (410) 398-3815 HOSPITALS emergencies 911 For routine matters: DELAWARE Medical Center of Delaware 733-1000 DEATHS The following is a list of people whose obituaries were provided Thursday to The News Journal. Full obituaries may or may not appear of the paper's editions. For more information, contact the funeral home. Bolen, Bernard, 92, of 408 Allens Trail, Montgomery, formerly of West Chester, and Kennett Square, Feb. 13, Schoenberg Memorial Chapel, Wilmington.

Caldwell, Norwood Augustus 84, of McDaniel, Feb. 11, Bennie Smith Funeral Home. Easton. Caruso, Frances E. Conte, 69, of 1401 Pennsylvania Wilmington, Feb.

12, Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home, Wilmington. Coen, Francis Xavier, 78, of Wilmington, Feb. 12, Gebhart Funeral Home, Claymont. Daugherty, Marilyn, 79, of Hollywood, Fla.

formerly of Elsmere, Feb. 11, Fred Hunter's Hollywood Memorial Gardens Home. Donophan, Walter N. 67, of 12116C McMillan Highway, Cumberland, formerly of Felton, Feb. 10, Berry-Short Funeral Home, Felton.

Frazee, Mildred 95, of Smyrna, Feb. 12, Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Futty, William 84, of Churchman Village, 4949 Ogietown-Stanton Road near Stanton, formerly of Old Capitol Trail, Feb. 12, Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, Eismere. Garrison, Roland 102, of Courtland Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Garrison Farm East, Dover, Feb.

12. Trader Funeral Home, Dover. Goines, John A. 67, of Clarksville, formerly of Middletown, Feb. 12, Hastings Funeral Home, Selbyville.

Hayes, Gwendolyn 69, of Kentmere Home of Merciful Rest, Feb. 12, Chandler Funeral Home, Sharpley. Joyce, Thomas 63, of 1401 Maryland Wilmington, Feb. 12, Mealey Funeral Home; Milltown. Kay, Walter 84, of Lewes, formerly of Tag leyville, Feb.

13, Parsell Funeral Home, AtkinsLodge Chapel, Lewes. Kintigh, Leona, 88, of Summit, N.J., formeny of Feb. 12, William R. Dangler neral Home, Summit. Fun Lee, Wel-Pin Liu, 96, of 5 Fairfield Drive, Newark, Feb.

13, Mealey Funeral Horne, Milltown. Logan, Genevie 71, of 14 Castle Hills Drive, New Castle, Feb. 13, McCrery Memorial Chapel, Marshallton. Logan, John Passmore, 71, of North East. Feb.

13, Crouch Funeral Home, North East. Lombardo, Vincenzo, 18, of Wilmington, Feb. 13, Gebhart Funeral Home, Claymont. Missimer, Dorothy 89, of 505 Greenbank Road, formerly of Luther Towers, Wilmington, Feb. 13, Beeson Memorial Services, Wilmington.

O'Neal, Michael 49, of West Grove, Pal. Feb. 12, Foulk Gofus Funeral Horne, West Grove. Trailer Showell, Park, Emerson 86, of Pepperidge Home, Millsboro. Selbyville, Feb.

12, Watson Funeral Stewart, Jason 20, of 113 W. 20th St. Wilmington, Feb. 10, Congo Funeral Home, Wilmington. Nursing Stritmatter, Care Mary Jane.

76, of Center, 1900 Lovering Wilmington, Feb. 10, McCrery Memorial Chapel, Marshallton. Terpeluk, Mary 65, of 54 Chestnut Springs Road, Chesapeake City, Feb. 12, Gee Funeral Home, Elkton. Tomassoni, Anthony 74, of Newark, Feb.

12, Hicks Home for Funerals, Elkion, Md. Yoon, fof Newark, Feb. 11, Mealey Funeral Home, Milltown..