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a a a a a THE NEWS JOURNAL Sunday, July 29, 2007 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES TODAY'S OBITUARIES Acosta, Arnold, Barthel, Eric Camac, Esther Carr, Colon, Josephina Corday, Desmond, Faraone, David Faulkner, Fenimore, Geralis, Constantine Griffin, Herald, Hockenbrock, Janvier, Lois Keay, Kraus, Helenard Lewis, May, May, Moffett, Morton, James Murphy, Oliver, Perry, Pietlock, Benjamin Riddagh, Rotter, Samardza, Schlagenhauser, Stubbs, Sutton, Frederick Taylor, Temko, Victoria Turk, Marjorie Tweedy, obituaries running for the first time Marion D. Acosta Age' 73, passed away July 25, 2007, in Christiana Hospital. She was the wife of the 1 late Fredrick J. Acosta; beloved mothFre- ericof St. Acosta and his wife, Kyna.

She is also survived by. 1 grand daughter, Sarayn Acosta; 2 brothers, Robert and Raynor Veney; 2 aunts, Ophelia Coupling and Margaret Beasley; a devoted God daughter, Gertrena Hoxter; and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service 11 am, Wednesday, Aug 1, at Sharon Temple SDA Church, 2001 N. Washington Street. Viewing 9-11 am.

Burial Gracelawn Memorial Park. www.congofuneralhome.com Esther I. Camac Mrs. Esther I. Camac Downs), age 91, died peacefully at her home in Kirkwood, DE, on Friday, July 27, 2007.

Mrs. Camac was born in Delaware City and was a lifelong resident of New Castle County. She was an active and tireless member of Kirkwood United Methodist Church which later evolved into nerstone United Methodist Church. Known a always for her willingness to serve others, she took on many leadership roles within the church, including serving as the president of the Women's Society of Christian Service, president of the Sunshine Club, Sunday School superintendent, and Bible School director. She also taught Sunday School, conducted Bible studies in her home, served on the pastoral care team and corresponded with church members attendcollege or serving in the military.

Her international ministries hosting visiting missionaries and making clothing for the Linens for Lepers program. Mrs. Camac had also served as president of the Bear Ladies Home Society and remained an active member until her death. She was currently a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Charles M.

Camac, her daughter, Judith Camac Gregory, her sister, Alice Morrison, and her brother, Warren Downs. She is survived by her son, Charles W. Camac and his wife, Lisa, of Williston, FL; her daughter, Eileen Keen and her husband, Eugene, of St. Georges, DE; her daughter, Joyce Camac Elberson and her husband, Norman, of Bear, DE; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at Liberty Baptist Church, 2744 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE, 19701, where friends may call after 10 am.

Interment follow in Delaware City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Liberty Baptist Church at the address above or to Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 3135 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE 19701. To sign guest register, visit SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 In Memoriam Bridgett Rykaczewski 8-11-78 to 7-29-04 God only takes the best. From the Czerwinski family John W. Arnold "Jack" School.

He was a gifted professional mechanic throughout his life, and had been the owneroperater of Equipment Repair Unlimited in Newark for many years. and enthusiastic was often said that he was never stopped. spending ly, especially favorite movies programs. sion, however, he was proud his Mooney contiguous joyed competitive in his custom "Special boating friends. dogs as well.

He is survived Debi Arnold Werbrich' and Tim, of Newark, T. Arnold and of Bear, DE; ion, Carol DE; Carol's Grabusky and Scott, of Bear, Howard Arnold Mae Smith DE; sister, husband, Ron, 8 grandchildren; spouse, Jane ark, DE. Services vately. The friends remember with the capture both love of life and Oh, I have bonds of earth, And danced laughter silvered joined the Of sun-split done a hundred You have wheeled High in the Hov'ring there, chased wing along, and My eager less halls of air. Up, up the burning blue I've topped heights with Where never eagle flew.

And, while mind I've high tity of space, Put out touched the In lieu of tions may be Association, Road, Ste. 19002 www.alsphiladelphia.org. To sign guest Mr. John W. Arnold age 67, of Newark, DE, died on Friday, July 27, 2007, following a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Born in 1 Akron, OH on June 8, 1940, Mr. Arnold was a 1958 graduate of Newark High School. He entertaining storyteller, it of Mr. Arnold born talking and He delighted in with his famiwhile watching and television His greatest paswas flying and to have piloted a states. aircraft He to also all en- 48 drag racing car known as Delivery," as well as withas very family fond and of An entertaining by 3 children, Moore of Fair Jayne Mitchellher husband, DE; and John his wife, Nicki, beloved companDunlap of Newark, daughter, Jodi her husband, DE; parents, and Anna Arnold of Newark, Leslie Hill and her of Newark, DE; and former Arnold of New- will be held prifamily asks that Mr.

Arnold following words that his exuberant love of flight: slipped the surly the skies on wings; climbed, and tumbling mirth clouds and things not dreamed of soared and swung sunlit silence. the shouting flung craft through footlong, delirious, the windswept easy grace lark, or even with silent, lifttrod untrespassed sanc- my hand, and face of God. flowers, contributo the ALS 321 Norristown 260, Ambler, PA or register, visit SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 peacefully on WednesJuly 25, 2007. was a United States Arveterantired from Korean 35 years of service. was predeceased by his Stephen Carr.

Joe is sur- Joseph A. Carr Joseph A. Carr Age 74, of Wilmington, DE passed vived by; his wife of 51 years, Phyllis J. Carr, his children, Deborah A. Hill, Paul Carr and Mark Carr; his grandchildren, Nathan, Teal, Noah, Jonah, Adam, Ryan and Ezra; his great Braeden; and by his sisters, Patricia Carr and Joan Wells.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME 1900 Delaware Avenue Wilmington, on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 11 am. Burial will be in the Cathedral Cemetery. Visitation will be the funeral home on Monday evening July 30, from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of may be sent to the Limen House, 600 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; or to Sojourners Place 2901 Northeast Wilmington, DE 19801. To send online condolences, please visit: www.dohertyfh.com Card of Thanks Ann I.

Brandi The family of Ann Brandi would like to thank our friends and family for the outpouring of sympathy shown to us. A special thanks for the cards, floral tributes, food and to Rev. Jim Saltot, Rev. Skip Keels, John Meyer and staff of Spicer- Mullikin Funeral Home and our Newark U.M.C. Church family.

Your kindnesses will always be remembered. families. Eric Barthel, Jr. Eric Barthel, Jr, 85, died on Friday, July 27, 2007 while at the Methodist Country House. He was born in Lincoln, IL, the first of 4 children of Eric and Lillie Barthel.

He grew up in Illinois and graduated "with distinction" from Bradley Polytechnic Institute in Peoria, IL in 1943 with a B.S. in Science and Math. Mr. Barthel enlisted in the U.S. Navy and received an honorable discharge in 1946.

He served a Naval Instructor, Deck Division Officer, Recognition Officer on a Summary Court Martial His rank at discharge was Lieutenant Junior Grade (D.L), He married Florence A. Wukasch in graduated from the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL with a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 1949. They moved to Collins Park, Castle, DE in 1949 and worked as a research chemist at the DuPont Chambers Works and later as a liaison between the DuPont patent office and the DuPont organic research laboratories. He was an active member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Wilmington.

An avid birder, he also enjoyed gardening and carpentry. In 1984, after 35 years of working for DuPont, Mr. Barthel retired in order to care for his wife, who was afflicted with Alzheimer's, Disease. Florpassed away 1991. Mr.

Barthel moved into the Methodist Country House in 1999. He is survived by a son, Eric III of Salinas, CA; 2 daughters, Paula Marie Fullar of Freeport, NY and Anita Barthel Hu of NY, NY; a brother, John Barthel of Uxbridge, MA; 2 sisters, Mary Miller of Bradenton, FL and Barbara Schrader of Sycamore, IL and 2 grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Sharpley, Wilmington, 5-71 pm. Graveside service will be held Monday July 30, 2007 Gracelawn Memorial Park at 10 am with a Memorial Service at 11:30 am at Concordia Lutheran Church, 3003 Silverside Wilmington, DE 19810. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Methodist Country House, Health Center Fund, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 James Corday James Corday of Newark, DE was called home to his Lord on July 25, 2007 in Christiana Hospital at the age of 74. Born in Bermuda, he became an American citizen on May 5, 2005. Jim was once selfemployed and worked several places as a or small engine mechanic. For 10 years, he was a courier for Newark Toyota World. When able, Jim enjoyed golf, bowling, boating and camping with his many friends.

But, his life revolved around his family, friends and his dog, "Bermuda Jim" was proud to be survived by his wife of 24 years, Charlotte DePrisco Corday; his son Robert Corday (Cindy); stepchildren, Sharon Condo (Richard), James Bonner (Kathy), Sandra Bonner, Sally Ann Lewis (Leland), and Charles Bonner (Lynn); his grandchildren, Alison, Brett and Cameron Corday, Nicole Andruzzi, Lauren Mumpower, Sara Bonner, Ashley Sabotta, Paige and Georgia Lewis, and Tommy and Heather Bonner. Not to be forgotten, his great grandchildren, Layla Sabotta and Braydon Andruzzi. He also leaves to cherish his memory, several family and friends in Bermuda, Canada, England and Florida. Funeral service will be held at 1 pm, July 31, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2800 Duncan Road, Wilmington, where visitation will begin at 12 Noon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cardiac Care Unit, Christiana Hospital, in care of HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS, 103 W. Stockton Elkton, MD Helen S. Keay Age 93, of Elkton, MD, died July 28, 2007. Visitation 6-8 pm, July 31, Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Elkton.

Funeral 8 pm. Contributions: Faith Bapt. Church Bldg. Fund, 4210 Limestone Rd. Wilmington, 19808.

Robert F. "Bobby" Lewis Age 64, of Hartley, DE, died Thursday, July 26, 2007. Services, Monday, July 30, 1 pm at MATTHEWS-BRYSON FUNERAL HOME, 123 W. Smyrna where friende may call at 11 am. Joaquina E.

Colon Age 49, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2007, in St. Petersburg, FL, with her daughter, Crystal Martin at her side. Joaquina completed her education at Delaware Technical Community. College. She is survived by her father, Isidro Colon, 2 daughters, Lynette M.

Williams and Crystal J. Martin; 2 sisters, Felicia Ingram and Charlotta Mullings; 1 brother, Isidro Colon, 5 grandchildren; and 3 devoted friends, Darlinda Moffet, Daria Rush and Lavern Edwards. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, July 31, 7 pm, at Redeeming Grace Worldwide Ministries Church, 129 Lovett Newark. Family and friends may call at the church Tuesday, July 31, beginning at 6:30 pm. CONGO FUNERAL HOME Frances A.

Desmond Age 68, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday July 28, 2007 in the Christiana Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Desmond and was predeceased by her brother, John Desmond and her sister, Mary Hartman. Frances is survived by; her sisters, husband, Joan Jack and Smith Donna and D. Blansfield and her husband, Joe; and by her loving nieces and nephews; and great Relatives nieces and and friends nephews. are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St.

John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road Wilmington, on Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 10am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements by the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOMES To send condolences, visit: www.dohertyth.com 302-999-8277 David L. Faraone Age 81, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Manor Care. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Casto and Grace (Warrant) Faraone.

Mr. Faraone was a fabricating technician for several area companies. He was a Korean War veteran and a longtime member of Cavalier Country Club. His wife, Helen (Bradley) Faraone predeceased him in 1997. He was also predeceased by 2 brothers, Louis J.

and Francis J. Faraone. He will be sadly missed by his brother, John A. Faraone of Hockessin, DE; his sisters, Mary E. Prospero and Anne Borris, both of Wilmington, DE; and numerous nieces, nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Sunday evening July 29, between at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Wilmington. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, July 30, 9:30 am at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Wilmington. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice.

www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 302-652-5913 Eric Age 27, ly on July 26, Eric was uncle and friend. He was known for being a kind, generous and a family oriented person. Eric worked as a employed building contractor; Airbase enjoyed sports St. Peter's in New Castle ball at School. Eric is rents, David and Helen A.

his man; a brother, ald III; a Herald; paternal David W. mother, Diane nal grandfather, len; Aaron Smith; by aunts, ces, nephews A visitation Tuesday, July to 2 pm in Gracelawn DuPont Highway, DE followed celebration of pm. Burial joining cemetery. In lieu tions can be al home to W. Herald passed away sudden2007.

loving son, grandson, brother, Eric W. Herald worked previously he Carpet Mart. He and wrestled at and William Penn and played footWilliam Penn High survived by his paW. Herald, Jr. (Smith) Herald; Candice D.

KaufDavid W. Hersister, Karrisa M. grandfather, Herald, grandHerald; paterJoseph Boand friend, also survived uncles, cousins, nieand friends. will be held on 31, 2007 from 1 the Chapel at Memorial Park, New Castle, by a service in Eric's Life at 2 will be in the ad- flowers contribusent to the funerassist with funeral expenses. To express an online condolence please visit www.strano-feeley.com Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home 635 Churchman's Rd.

Newark, DE 19702 302-731-5459 H. Earle Faulkner, Sr. Age 80, of Newark DE passed away at home on Thursday July 26, 2007. Faulkner worked Diamond State Telephone for 36 years retiring in 1982. He was a navy veteran of WWII and member of Faith Baptist Church, the Mid County nior Center and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

He is survived by wife, Marcia B. Faulkner; his son Harvey Earle Faulkner, Jr. Newark, DE; his daughter Judith Anne Dantzler and her husband Robert of New Castle, DE; and his sister Evelyn Nanney of New Hampshire. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Tuesday, July 31 at 11 am at the DOHERTY, FUNERAL HOME, Limestone Pike Creek where visitation will begin at 10 am. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Odyssey Hospice, 1407 Foulk Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19803. To send condolences, visit: www.dohertyfh.com 302 999 8277 Constantine Geralis Washington, D.C. At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy and fought for our country durin WWII. He Constantine M. Geralis, age 81, passed away on July 25, 2007, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Geralis was born in New York City. He was a graduate of Central High School in served as a Radio Man of the US Navy during the invasion in Normandy at Omaha Beach. He worked for 50 years in the Liquor Industry as a Vice President and General Sales Manager of various distributors. Upon retiring from that industry, he drew upon his wealth of business expertise and became a Business Consultant for Leisure Fitness.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he was also an Ahepan, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the VFW Post 9619 in Morningside, MD. Mr. Geralis was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his of 60 years, Lula Geralis; children, Alexandra, Manuel, Antony, and Katina Geralis; grandchildren, Nicholas, Stephanie, Christina Geralis; brothers, George and his wife, Jackie, and James law, Helyn and her husband and his wife, Angie; sister Demo Carros. A viewing will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2007 at the McCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike (Rt.

202 S. of Silverside Wilmington, DE 19803 where friends are invited to call from 7-9 pm. funeral service will be conducted on Monday at 1:30 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Wilmington, DE 19806 with the interment following the service at Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made in Mr.

Geralis' name to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church or the Kidney Fund, 1100 Lovering Ave. Suite 10B, Wilmington, DE 19806. Candace M. Fenimore Age 26, of Newark, DE passed away at her residence Thursday, July 26, 2007. Born on October 29, 1980 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of Cathy A.

and Mark Fenimore of Clayton, DE. In her younger years, Candace enjoyed cheerleading, Girl Scouts and gymnastics. She was a 1998 graduate of Glasgow High School. She will be most remembered for spending time with family and friends, shopping, traveling to the beach, playing cards, working on art projects, and her love for animals, especially Jax, the family dog. Candace was an adorable child, who later grew into a beautiful young woman.

Following, at high various school, jobs. Candace Most recently she worked with several law firms as a paralegal in the Wilmington area. In addition to her parents, Candace leaves many cherished memories to her maternal grandmother, Marie O'Donnell of Newark. DE: paternal grandmother, Louise Fenimore of South Bethany, DE; many special aunts, uncles and cousins; and a very dear friend, who she loved as a sister, Lori Peterson. Memorial services will be held 11 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at the Daniels Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N.

Broad Street, Middletown, DE where family and friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Old Drawyers Cemetery, Odessa, DE. Arrangements by Daniels Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown, DE Letters of condolence may be sent guestbook signed on.com 302-378-3410 Sr. Edward Thomas Griffin, OSF (Julia Lucy Griffin) Of Aston, PA passed away on July 27, 2007. Religious, Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Wednesday, 11 am, at Assisi House, 600 Red Hill Aston, PA.

Prayer service, Wednesday, 9:30 am followed by her viewing. Interment, Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Memorial donations insister's name to Franciscan Ministries Foundation, 609 S. Convent Aston, PA 19014 would be appreciated. Arrangements by KEVIN M.

LYONS FUNERAL SERVICE 610-583-4400 Elmer A. Hockenbrock Of Longs, SC, formerly of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on, Thursday July 26, 2007, Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 65. Elmer was born and raised in Norristown, PA the son of the late Lee and Anna Hockenbrock, lived in Bear, DE for over years and made Longs, SC his home for the past months. Elmer served his country proudly as 6, a member of the a US Navy during the Vietnam War. Elmer Facilities Supervisor was, J.P.

Morgan, Christiana, DE, retiring in 2003. He previously was employed by EXXON Office Systems, Exton, PA; Alan Wood Steel, Conshohocken, PA, and prior to entering the Navy he was Aquatics Director for the Norristown Y.M.C.A. Elmer was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Elmer will be sadly missed beloved wife of 38 years Ruthann (Schaeffer) Hockenbrock; his children, Anthony Hockenbrock of Potosi, MO, Holly Master and her husband, Daniel of Watertown, MA, Robert Hockenbrock and his wife Kimberly of Hockessin, DE and Jeffrey Hockenand his wife Amy of Evanston, IL; siblings, Patricia Ciaccio and her husband Anthony, John Hockenbrock and wife Kathy, Mary Alice Wilde and husband Charles, and Rosemarie Mayall. Elmer was also "PopPop" to 9 grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brother Joseph Hockenbrock. Family and friends are invited to visit with Elmer's family on Tuesday July 31 from 12-1 pm at Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Fox Run, Newark, DE 19702, (302)453-1900, and to attend the funeral service in Celebration of his Life at 1 pm. A committal service will immediately follow at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be to Delaware Meals On Wheels, 100 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Online condolences may be made by visiting: a www.griecofuneralhomes.com 302-453-1900 Richard W.

Kraus away day Joe my War. after He son Age 73, formerly of Bethany Beach, DE, and a life-long resident of Delaware, passed away peacefully at home, on July 27, 2007 after a long battle with lung cancer, with his beloved Barbara and Barbi by his side. Dick was born in Wilmington to the late James and Rebecca Kraus of McDaniel Heights, and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and the Philadelphia College Art, where he majored in industrial design. Dick was pioneer in designing interiors for executive aircraft at Atlantic Aviation Corporation, and became head of the design division.

He held several aviation design patents. He later was Graphic Operations Director at Mitchell Associates, Wilmington. Dick was friend of Bill W. for close to 30 years. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death in 1995 by his daughter, Kathryn R.

Kraus, and in 1973 by his sister, Doris Kraus McKee. He is survived by his wife 53 years, Barbara Pancoast Kraus; 1 daughter, Barbara Kraus-Blackney and her husband, Kevin; 3 granddaughters. Marita, Kathleen. and Emma Blackney; his brother, Dr. John W.

Kraus; his cousin, John T. Kraus; and many nieces and nephews. Dick was a life-long member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist will where be a memoservice held at 11 am, Wednesday, August 1, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Contributions are suggested in Dick's memory to Mt.

Lebanon United Methodist Church, 850 Mt. Lebanon Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803; or to the Robert Eolyne Tunnell Cancer Center at Beebe Medical Center, 424 Savannah Lewes, DE 19958. Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOMES of a a of.