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NEWS JOURNAL Monday, July 3, 2006 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES Thomas L. Emerson Smyrna, DE, died at home surrounded by his loving family, Saturday July 1, 2006. He was 78. Mr. Emerson was born November 8, 1927 in Beverly, NJ, the son of the late Thomas L.

Emerson and Hilda Poole. Mr. Emerson worked for the State of Delaware Department of Corrections in Smyrna as a laundry and clothing supervisor for 25 years before retiring in 1989. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, a life member of VFW Post a member of the American, Post Legion life David C. a member of the DAV and a member of the Smyrna-Clayton Moose Lodge.

Mr. Emerson was one of the original of the Smyrna-Clayton founders. League, where he managed boys baseball and girls softball teams and was also an umpire for several years. He also enjoyed dancing and helping with fund raisers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Green Emerson, in 1985; a son, Robin Emerson, in 1965; a daughter, Sandra Brown, in 1994; a grandson, Samuel Everage, in 1992; and a daughter-in-law, Margaret Emerson, in 1993.

He is survived by 2 sons, Thomas L. Emerson, III of Smyrna, DE and Charles R. Emerson and his wife, Sheree, of Smyrna, DE; 6 daughters, Jean Everage and her husband Sam, Elaine Charles and her husband, Jim, Sharon Durham and Karen Pritt, all of Smyrna, DE, Faye Carrigan and her husband, Mike, of Kennett Square, PA and Lisa Wilk of Leavenworth, KS; a brother, Wade Poole of Camden, DE; 2 sisters, Barbara Karabin of Springfield, PA and Sandra Muncey of Kate, TX; 15 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and his special friend, Gloria Ratcliff. A service will be held on Friday, July 7, 2006, at 11 am at the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE, where friends may call Thursday, July 6, 2006, from 6- 9 pm. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery Smyrna, In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19904; or to the Smyrna-Clayton Little League, PO Box 114, Clayton, DE 19938; or to thess SmyrnaClayton Little League, PO Box 55, Smyrna, DE 19977.

Arrangements are by FARIES FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC. 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE Letters of condolence may be sent to www.fariesfuneralhomes.com 302-653-8816 James R. Fie, Sr. Fie, age 81 of Maggie, Valley, NC, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at the Haywood Regional Medical Center. He was a native, of Translyvania County and the son the late Laburn A.

Fie and Vergie Frady Fie. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Polk City, FL and was employed by Delmarva Power and Light Company until his retirement. Mr. Fie was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was a WWII United States Navy Veteran.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Fleming Fie, who died in 1989. He is survived by 1 daughter, Sharon Hancock and her husband, Jerry, of Polk City, FL; 1 son, James R. Fie, Jr. and his wife, Denise, of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters, Inez Cook of Enka, NC and Jane Seichepine of New Castle, DE; 4 grandchildren; and 2 greatgrandchildren A memorial service will be held at Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at 11 am in the Chapel of Wells Funeral Home, 296 N. Main Waynesville, NC, with the Reverend Tom Tucker, Jr.

officiating. The family will receive friends at 10-11 am prior to the service. For those who desire, an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com 828-456-3535 William Glover, Jr. "Pete" Age 63, went with the Lord June 26, 2006, con Health Center. Son of the late, William Taylor Glover and the late Elizabeth Satterwhite Glover.

Brother of the late James Albert Glover. home to be on Monday, at Governor Ba- He is survived by 2, sisters, Bernice Brewer and Helen Glover; aunt, Sarah Lucas; and a host of nieces, nephews, great -nieces, greatnephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 5, at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, where friends and family may visit from 9-11 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 100 W.

10th Street, Suite $1002, Wilmington, DE 19801. Vivian W. Goodley Age 77, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Viv was the Director of Hockessin Child Care where she has been employed since 1982. She was a former softball, basketball and player.

Viv, while playing for Bethany Baptist Church, was the top scorer in the Women's Basketball League with 649 points in one season which still stands today. Viv was the secretary and treasurer of many bowling leagues and a member of White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. Viv's life was built around both her families, the one in which she was born and the one she created. Nothing or no one was allowed between. Viv loved them as much as they loved her and there was nothing she for them.

The 4 generations of family enjoyed vacationing together, with Disney World being their favorite destination. Viv's dream vacation, 2 years ago, was in CA, AZ, and Las Vegas, Viv supported her husband achievements in the National Senior Olympics in which he won 2 gold medals. She is survived by her husband, James Goodley; daughters, Sharon G. Au and her husband, James, of Boalsburg, PA Beetle GoodleyCondiff and her husband, Ken, of Newark, DE; 1 sister, Lois W. Tweedy of Hockessin, DE: 1 brother, Orville Wright of Wilmington, DE; grandchildren, Rik and Shannon Messick, Jimmy and Erin Au, Johnny Au, and Sharon Condiff; 4 great grandchildren, Jimbo, Nicky, Ellie, and Mia.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2006, at at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road, where family and friends may call on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm. Interment be in White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Helen Virginia (Sheridan) Granger Age 83, of Wilmington, DE, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006. She died peacefully at home with family by her side. She was a devoted wife and loving mother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Janet and brother, Paul She is survived by her husband of 63 years, John Holmes Granger sister, Mary Lou and 8 children, Anemone and' husTheodore, Linda List and husband, Lance, David Granger and wife, Doris, Lois Derrickson, Richard Granger, Paul Granger and wife, Donna, Scott Granger, and John Granger and wife, Leeann; 20 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, July 3, at 10 am at Magdalen Catholic Church, Sharpley and Concord Pike, Wilmington. Friends and family may call on Sunday, July 2, from 3-6 pm the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805.

Ronald Van Lankford, Jr. Age 62 of Seaford, DE, died Sunday, July 2, 2006, at his residence. Born in Salisbury, MD, the son of the Beatrice Marine and Ronald V. Lankford, he was an industrial electrician at the DuPont Company in Seaford, retiring in 1994 after 29 years service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Seaford, Hebron Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Nanticoke Sportsman's Club and the former owner of Lankford's Gun Shop.

He is survived by his wife, Kathryn "Kay" Blocker Lankford; a son, David (Clark) Lankford of Seaford, DE; 2 sisters, Pamela L. Good of Seaford, DE and Joyce L. Dayse of Richmond, VA; a grandson; and a great great-granddaughter. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, July 5, 2006. at 2 pm in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Alfriston Seaford.

Pastor Homer McKeithan and Pastor Ed Kuhling will officiate. Friends may call at WATSONYATES FUNERAL HOME, Front and King Streets, Seaford, from pm prior to the graveside service on Wednesday. Albert W. Madora Former NCCo Director of Public Works He attended Mr. Albert W.

Madora, age 84, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 29, 2006, in the presence of his loving wife and family. Born in Wilmington on July 14, 1921, son of the late Frank Madora and Julia DeNest Madora. Mr. Madora was graduate of Wilmington High School. He attended Drexel University, where he majored in machine design and received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering after 9 years of dedicated evening coursework.

From 1940 to 1972, he was employed the BaldwinLima Hamilton the Director Corporation, of Reretiring as search and Development for Hydro-Machines. In 1972, Mr. Madora worked as the Assistant to the President of James Leffel Company, Springfield, OH, before accepting the position of Director of Public Works of New Castle County in 1973. During his tenure with New Castle County, he honored by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and the National Center for Resource Recovery, and upon his retirement in 1983, by the New Castle County Executive and "Citizens of New Castle County" for his years of dedicated, loyal and distinguished service. He also received over 10 resolutions from New Castle County Council in honor of his commitment and dedication.

For his extraordinary efforts in resolving labormanagement disputes, Mr. Madora was also named "Director of the Year" by Local Union which represents New Castle County employees. Following his retirement from government service, he joined Kidde Consultants as Senior Vice-President of Engineering. Active in his community throughout his life, Mr. Madora served as the commissioner of the Delaware River and Bay Authority and was a member of both the New Castle County Board of Adjustment and the Governor's Council on Aging.

He was also a past president of the Swanwyck Gardens Civic Association and a faithful volunteer for the Democratic party. His professional affiliations as a mechanical engineer included APWA, the ASTM, and the ASME." He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Violet R. (Glez) Madora; 5 children, Major General A.J. Madora (U.S. Ret.) of Manassas, VA, William F.

Madora DE, Christine MerWilmington, DE, Michele Madora of Owings Mills, MD and Thomas P. Madora of Wilmington, DE; 5 sisters, Mary Ambrose and Catherine Krause, both of Elkton, MD, Merna Feist and Rachel Christina, both of Wilming. ton, DE and Lorraine Hickman of New Castle, DE; 12 grandchildren; and' 9 great grandchildren. Friends may call 6-8 pm on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at SPICER FUNERAL HOME, 1000 N. Dupont Parkway, New Castle.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Thursday, July at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton' RC Church, 345 Bear-Christiana Road, Bear. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Madora's name may be made to the Helen F.

Graham Cancer Center, Christiana Care Foundation, PO Box 1668, Wilmington, DE 19899. To sign guest register, visit 302-328-2213 Edward S. Marshall Age 65, died June 28, 2006. Memorial service 11 am, July 5, Central Baptist Church, 839 N. Pine, DE.

Funeral 12 noon, July 6, Cooper Humbles F.C., 24497 Mary Smith Accomac, VA. CONGO F.H. In Memoriam Helene M. DiFrancesco In Loving Memory of Helene M. DiFrancesco who passed away 3 years ago today.

You will always be in our hearts. Love, Husband, Dan; Sons, Dan, George, Tommy Michael; grandchildren, Danny Vito, Julia, Jenna, Lexia, George Robert, John Daniel Tommy and great granddaughter, Andrianna Helene DiFrancesco LYNDA M. KLONOWSKI You will never leave our hearts or our thoughts, as you will always be part of us forever more. Happy 32nd Birthday. Mom Dad Local Worldwide Delivery Philadelphia Pike Wilmington, DE 19809 302-762-5600 888-762-8877 Mary Elizabeth (Welch) Rasmussen Age 84, of Carney's Point, NJ, died on Saturday, July 1, 2006, after a short illness.

Mom made it clear that she did not want us to list all the things she did in her life. So instead, we will simply say that she was a very loving and much loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandand friend. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to laugh at most anything, no matter how absurd. Her generous and warm heart drew people to her and she was "grandmom" and "Aunt Mary" to many outside her family. She lived a good, full life and the world is a better place for her having been here.

Mom's family includes daughter, Jan D'Urso, son-inlaw, Anthony and grandsons, Matthew and Michael, of Morristown, NJ; Jill Macconi of Wilmington, DE; son, Jon, daughter-in-law, Susan, and granddaughters, Dana and Jaclyn, West Deptford, NJ; daughter, Jeri of Pennsville, NJ, grandGorman, son Michael, daughter, Meghan, of Wilmington, DE and grandson, Ryan and his wife, Yvonne, of Cherry Hill, NJ; nephew, Keith Luther; niece, Francine and their children, Jean and Eric Athens, PA; and her beloved cats, Doodles, Itchie and CC of Carney's Point, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Richard, of Carney's Point, NJ; her parents, Bernard and Charlotte Grace Welch of Athens, PA; brothers, Thomas and Gerald Welch of Athens, PA; sister, Margaret Luther and brotherin-law, Robert, of Athens, PA; -laws, Wilbur and Bertha Rasmussen of Ocean Gate, NJ; and a sister-in-law, Willie Bartholet of Lakewood, NJ. The viewing for Ms. Rasmussen will be held on Thursday night, July 6, 2006, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, South Broadway and Church Street in Pennsville from 6-9 pm. A service will be held Friday morning, July 7, 2006, at 10 am at the church, with interment following in Salem County Veterans Cemetery.

In tribute to Mom's great passion to animals and books, donations may be made to the Salem County Humane Society, Game Creek Carney's Point, 08069; or the Penns Grove-Carney's Point Public Library, South Broad Penns Grove, NJ 08069. www.adamsfuneralhome.org 856-299-2121 Justina Rodalunas Age 79, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006, in St. Francis Hospital She in Wilmington, in death by her husband, Victor C. Rodalunas, 2002. Justina is survived by 4 sons, John, David, Larry, and and Richard; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 6th, at 2:45 pm at the DANIELS HUTCHISON FUNERAL HOME, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown, where friends may call after 2 pm. Interment will be held privately in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear. Blanche Sobieski edition of The News Journal. Arr.

by JOHN F. Age 97 of Lewes, Otelia Evans Sterling, away June 30, 2006, at the Lewes Convalescent Center. She was born on Smith Island, MD and graduated from McCready Hospital School of Nursing worked as a RN until she married in 1944. She was a member of Groome UM Church in Lewes, DE, where she had moved in 2003 to be nearer to her daughter, Judith Sterling Weseman husband, Roger. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by her grandchildren, Jill Brian Weseman, both of WA; niece, Lois Messler of FL; step son-in-law, Lester Crockett granddaughter, Leslie both of She was predeceased by her husband, Ringgold L.

Sterling, in 1991; parents, George Dora Thorn Evans; 3 brothers, Bruce, Roosevelt Enos Evans; 1 sister, Myrtie Tyler. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 5, at BRADSHAW SONS FUNERAL HOME, 306 W. Main Crisfield, MD, where friends may call after 10:30 am. Interment in Asbury Cemetery, Crisfield. In lieu of flowers, send memorial donations to Asbury Church Cemetery Fund, 3380 Lawso- Age 93, wife of the late John F.

Sobieski, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006. A Thursday Mass is being scheduled. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday's Ruth C. Sweeney (Langan) TODAY'S OBITUARIES Arters, Stella Barnett, Crosby, Thomas Elliott, Emerson, Fie, Glover, William Goodley, Granger, Helen Lankford, Madora, Albert Marshall, Rasmussen, Rodalunas, Sobieski, Sterling, Sweeney, Ruth Turner, Carrie Uhle, Woolard, Wilma Wright, obituaries running for the first time Stella C. Arters Stella C.

Arters, age 85, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at the Millcroft Health Care Center. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Arters, in 1986. She is survived by her son, Ronald Arters; her sister, Mary Durnall; brother, Stephen Salecki; her niece, Patricia Ulmer; and her nephew, Stephen Kokoszka. Relatives and friends are invited to attend service at Gracelawn Memorial Park, DuPont New Castle on Wednesday, July 5th, at 11 am. Friends may call at Gracelawn Chapel after 10:30 am.

Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. www.delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614 Vivian C. Barnett Age 68, died June 30, 2006 in Delaware City, DE. Funeral 11 am on Thursday, July 6, at Victory Christian Fellowship, Wilton Blvd. Viewing 9-11 only.

Burial in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. CONGO FUNERAL HOME Thomas Luke Crosby Age 69, of Newark, DE, died on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at Millcroft Retirement Home. was born in Wilmington on A native de Delawarean, Tom October 9, 1936, son of Agnes and Roland Crosby. He was a proud member of Local Union IBEW for 50 years. He survived by his sister, Jeannine and brother-in-law, Jimmy White; 4 sons, Michael and his wife, Laura, Stephen and his Karen, John and his wife, Sharon, and Joe; and 6 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 6th, at 11 am at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Sherwood Park. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Newark, DE 19702.

www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 302-652-5913 Mildred May Elliott Age 91, a lifetime resident of DE, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Born in Berlin, she was a daughter late Edward A. Mahoney and Jessie L. Mahoney Dykes. Mrs.

Elliott was a foster mother for many children for Child Services of Delaware from 1944-1960. She loved to garden and grew everything from strawberries to tomatoes. She is survived by 2 daughters, Joanne Zuchowski of New Castle, DE and Virginia Crow of Wilmington, DE, with she lived; and a son, Ronald Elliott of Wilmington, DE. Also surviving her are 8 grandchildren, Crystal Alderman, Tammy Zuchowski Coverdale, Joseph Zuchowski, Daniel Bacon, Linda Limpren, Tiffany Elliott, Veronica Elliott and Tammy, Elliott; and 16 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Elliott, who passed in 1967; 2 sons, Charles Elliott and Robert Elliott; and a sister, Evelyn Jenkins.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at 1 pm at SHORT FUNERAL HOME, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 12 noon1 pm. Interment will follow the services in Riverside Cemetery in Powellville. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.delmarvaobits.com 302-846-2525 In Memoriam BRIAN E. BENSON SR.

My Dearest Brian. It's been a year today since you were suddenly taken away. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. Love Always and greatly missed Shawn, Brian Dena and the Benson Saunders Families Age 79, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at her late residence with dignity and at peace, by her loved ones. She was born April 20, 1927.

in Pittston, PA, daughter of the late William J. and Angela (McGuire) Langan. The famimoved to Jersey City shortly thereafter and Ruth's late sister, Mary Therese, and her brother, Michael, were born. Mrs. Sweeney graduated from Mary Immaculate Hospital School of Nursing in Jamaica, NY in 1947.

Following graduation, Ruth married her late husband, Raymond G. Sweeney and they moved to Forest Hills, NY where their first son, Raymond, was born. The family then moved Wilmington where Brian, Mary and Joe were born. In 1975, her husband passed away. Ruth was determined to put her children through college so she moved forward and earned a Master's degree in Counseling from Wilmington College.

She then as a school nurse at St. Elizabeth High, St. Mark's High and the School District, all in the Wilmington area, for nearly 25 years. After an early retirement, she sold her home in Wilmington and moved to Rehoboth Beach. She went to work at Beebe a as a Same Day Surgery Pre-Op Nurse, retiring in 1998 after 7 years with Beebe.

Mrs. Sweeney is survived by her 3 sons, Raymond Sweeney and his wife, Martha, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, Brian Sweeney of Newark, DE and Joseph Sweeney and his wife, Debbie, of Newark, DE; her daughter, Mary Previtera and her husband, Martin, of Rehoboth Beach, DE; 4 grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Jennifer and Patrick Sweeney; 1 greatgranddaughter, Kayla Sweeney; her brother, Michael Langan and his wife, Ann, of Pt. Pleasant, NJ; and an abundance of personal and professional friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 5, at 11 am at St. Edmond's Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel Streets, Rehoboth Beach, with Father Charles Brown, Ill officiating.

Friends may call at the church 1 hour prior to Mass. graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 6, at 11 am in All Saints Cemetery, Kirkwood Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in memory of to the Beebe Medical Foundation, Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958. Send online condolences to parsellfuneralhomes.com 302-645-9520 Arrangements are being handled by PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORIUM Lewes, DE Carrie E. Turner Age 63, went home to be with the Lord June 26, 2006, at Christiana Hospital.

Wife of Ruben Turner, Sr. Mother of Andrea Purnell, Tonya Daniels, Ruben TurnValerie Smith, Anthony, Doretha Teresa Turner. Sister of Oliver, Jasper, Wayne, William Phoebe Purnell Debora Brittingham. Devoted stepdaughter of the late Thomas Johnson. Also survived by 18 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; a host of other family friends.

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