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NEWS JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 12, 2003 OBITUARIES Charles L. Scott Age 70, of Elkton, MD, died Monday, March Mr. Scott was retired from the University of Delaware, Newark, DE. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr.

Scott was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1295, Middletown, DE. Survivors, Hamilton, include his Fay siblings, Greenplate, both of Newark, DE, Helen Bell, Harrington, DE, and William Scott, Rising Sun, MD; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, March 14, 2003, at HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS, 103 W. Stockton Elkton, MD. Visitation will begin at 12:30 pm.

Richard Brian Smagala Age 50 of Wilmington, DE passed away at his home, comforted and surrounded by his wife and family, on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 after an heroic fight against pancreatic cancer. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1971 and was employed for over 31 years by Ralph Paul as general manager for Colony North Apartments, Chateau Orleans Apartments and Fox Valley Shops. Richard was an active member of the Delaware Apartment Association, where he served on the board of directors. He enjoyed riding his Harley with his brother, Bob and his son, David.

He also enjoyed snorkeling, scuba diving and vacationing at Mile Marker 23, Key West, FL. Richard had an extraordinary depth of warmth, compassion, intelligence, spirit and knowledge, which his life was all about. Family and friends were top priorities in Richard's life and were an unending source of love and support. Richard's greatest joy was his family who will lovingly remember him as a devoted husband and dad. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Patti; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Anthony Saufley; 2 sons, David and Christopher; his mother, Pauline K.

Smagala; his younger identical twin brother, Robert Smagala with whom he worked side by side for 30 years, and his wife Patty; 3 other brothers, William Smagala and his wife, Barbara, Edward H. Smagala, Jr. and Brian Smagala his wife, Diane; 4 sisters, a Joan McIntyre and her husband, Jimmy, Diane Jackson and her husband, Jeff, Michelle Smagala and Lorrie Webb and her husband, Will; his half Paula Prickett and her husband, Grady; his motherin-law, Vivian West; and In in-laws, Linda and Jimmy Irvin, Robin Pokoy and John West; 8 nieces; and 6 nephews. He was preceded in death in 1998 by his father, Edward H. Smagala, Sr.

A viewing will be held from 7-9 pm on Thursday, March 13 at the MCCRERY FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville (Rt.202 south of Silverside where the funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Friday, March 14, followed by interment at Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Richard's memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Wilmington, DE 19808. Condolences may be sent to www.mccreryfuneralhome.com Leland E. Spayd Ruth V. Spayd Hwy and Duncan Rd, where friends may call after 10 am.

Interment will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent through www.mccreryfuneralhome.com. Morris L. Stein Age 76, of Wilmington, DE died March 10, He had been a certified public accountant for many years, a member of Cong. Beth Shalom and B'nai Brith Lodge He is survived by his wife, Frances; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Leslie May; and grandchildren, Jacqueline and Samantha Stein.

A funeral service will be 2 pm March 12, 2003 at SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 519 Philadelphia Pike. Interment in the Jewish Community Cemetery on Foulk, Rd. Shiva will be observed 7 pm Wed. and Thurs. at the residence of Jeffery and Valerie 17 Austin Chapelcroft." In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Cong.

Beth Shalom, 18th Baynard Leland E. Spayed, age 82, died on Friday, March 7, 2003 in the VA Hospital. Ruth V. Spayd, age 83, died on Saturday, March 8, 2003 in the Christiana Hospital. Mr.

Spayd was an accountant for the Chrysler Corporation and was a Navy veteran of WWII. Mrs. Spayd was a homemaker. They are survived by their sons: Lee, Jr. and Larry F.

both of Newark; grandchildren, Paul, Darren, Michael, Christopher, Samuel, Bret Thomas, and Laura Lee; 4 great grandchildren; and former daughters-inlaw, Susan Spayd, Nancy Fida, Betty McMillan. Mrs. Spayd were preceded in death by their son, Bart Spayd in 1985. Mrs. Spayd is survived by her brother, John H.

Van Hoy and his wife, Pat of NC." Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2003 at 11 am in the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Kirkwood www.delawareonline.com Theodore Benjamin Streaker, Jr. "Ben" Age 76, of Middletown, DE passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Halifax Memorial Hospital, Daytona Beach, FL. Ben was born in Claymont, DE to the late Theodore Benjamin and Sallie E. (Heckler) Streaker Sr. He was raised on a farm in Lisbon, MD before moving back to Delaware in the early 1950's.

He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII, and was a supervisor for Delmarva Power and Light for 30 years before retiring in 1982. He was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed being with his family and grandchildren. Along with his parents, 2 sisters and a brother, S. Marie Hulver, Helen I. Streaker and Henry E.

Streaker predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marie (Thompson) Streaker; a son, Richard B. Streaker, Sr. of Middletown, DE; a daughter, Robin L. Streaker Smyrna, DE; 3 sisters, Anna R.

Hartman of Wilmington, DE, Alice M. Barth of Sykesville, MD and Dorothy E. Prasek of Debary, FL; 3 grandchildren, Richard B. Katie and Stephen A. all of Middletown, DE.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ben's Life Celebration from 10-12 pm on Thursday, March 13, 2003 followed by his funeral service at 12 at BEESON MEMORIAL SERVICES of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Rt. 40, Fox Run, 302-453- 1900. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. Memorial contributions in Ben's name may be made to Red Lion Evangelical Free Church, 1400 Red Lion Bear, DE 19701 or the Delaware-Maryland Paralyzed Veteran's Association 28 Peddlers Row, Christiana, DE 19702. BEESON Memorial Services "A Life Celebration Home" Marjorie J.

Tilghman Newark resident, Marjorie J. Tilghman passed away on Sunday March 9, 2003. Born in Newark, DE in 1907, she was the daughter of Everett C. Johnson and Louise Staton Johnson. Her father was a trustee of the University of Delaware from 1911 until his death in 1926 and also was founder of the Newark Post and the Press Kells.

Her first husband, the late Francis H. Squire, was a member of the faculty of the history department, dean of the College of Arts and Science and dean the university from 1945-1956. Mrs. Tilghman graduated from the University of Delaware in 1928. She did graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania 1929 and 1930.

She taught at Ridley Park and later was member the faculty and chairman of the history department of the Tatnall School. She became the first teacher in DE receive the Freedom Foundation Award. She was the author of the book British Views of the American Revolution and was honored by the American Association of University Women. She received the outstanding teacher award at Tatnall School in 1974. Mrs.

Tilghman was member of Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Society and former president of the Alumnae Association. In 1973 she married Cornelius A. Tilghman, Sr. who was the University of Delaware Rhodes Scholar in 1926. Mr.

Tilghman passed away in July 1998. A memorial service will be held at R.T. FOARD JONES FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Main Newark, DE 19711 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2003. Interment will be in Welsh Tract Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the University Delaware Library the funeral home. www.rtfoard.com (302) 731-4627 (302) www.rtfoard.com 731-4627 Ruth Mrs. Ruth 82, of New Friday, March 7. 2003 at Christiana Hospital in Newark. Born in Bluefield, WV, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Stacey (Anderson) Scott.

She the former pany for many enjoyed crocheting gifts She is Betty J. Slawik and Dorothy and several who love her A funeral 11:45 am, 2003, in the Memorial Park, Parkway, Castle, where after 11 am. follow in the park. To send N. Torbitone N.

Torbitone, age Castle, DE, died on Ruth N. Torbitone was a manager of Marilyn Dress Comyears and she gardening, sewing, and for her family. survived by her sisters, of New Castle; Casey of Newark; nieces and nephews very much. service will be held at Thursday, March 13, chapel of Gracelawn 2220 N. DuPont Minquadale, New friends may call Entombment will adjoining memorial condolences, visit View current obituaries and the archives of obituary listings for two years online at www.delawareonline.com The site is easy to search and is updated daily.

Antonios Tsakiris Teresa V. Moore (Pinkowski) Age 78, a longtime resident of 6th Wilmington, DE, Brookside Park, Newark and Willow Run made her final move as God called her home on Monday, March 10, 2003. Mrs. Moore had worked in the deli department in the New Castle Farmers' Market for 25 years. She had been a den mother for Cub Pack from 1961-63.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, Lynn Ross Moore, who preceded her in death in 1984. She was actively involved as a homemaker, in raising her 5 children who came after 10 years into her marriage. This happened after she was told she would not be able to have any children. She i is survived by her sons, Jesse of Wilmington and Thomas of Delaware City; daughters, Donna Masters of Wilmington, NC, Phyllis Loveless of Delaware City and Terre Terrell of Goldsborough, NC; sisters, Marie Harris and Carol Lopez, both of New Castle; and her aunt, Sally Rajevich Wilmington; 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren with a 5th grandchild expected. A service will be held Friday, March 14 at 11:45 am in the Gracelawn Chapel, DuPont where friends may call at 11 am.

Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Lung Association, 1021. Gilpin Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19806. Arrangements by the HOME" F. YASIK FUNERAL Mildred Mary Morris Age 76 of Millsboro, DE died at home on Monday, March 10, 2003.

She was born in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Neil Breslin and Mildred Jones Breslin. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her grandson, James F. Morris in 2002. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Francis E.

Morris; and their children, Ann V. Williams of Rehoboth Beach, Claire M. Moffa of Wilmington, Francis E. Morris Jr. of Dagsboro, Kathleen M.

Roberts of Orlando, FL, Christine M. Iannone of Wilmington; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday, March 13th at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South in Millsboro. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 11:00 a.m.

to 12:00 noon at the chapel of MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES on Long Neck Road. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Hwy, Suites 5610- 5612, Wilmington, DE 19808. Alease Oates Age 73 passed away March 9, 2003 in the Manor Care Rehabilitation Center. Wife of the late, Mordecai E. Oates.

Mother of Evang. Carolyn Oates Dr. Audrey Newsome. Sister of Alice Hammonds; grandchildren, Charles Tucker and a host of other family and friends. She was a member of Ezion Fair Baptist Church for over 50 years.

Funeral 6 pm Thursday, March 13 at the Ezion Faith Baptist Church, 1230 N. French St. Viewing 4-6 pm. Burial Gracelawn Memorial Park. Arrangement by CONGO FUNERAL HOME Anne Harris Rhoads Age 73 of Greenville, DE died on Saturday, March 8, 2003 at her home surrounded by her family.

Anne was born on December 21, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Anne and Lewis Harris. She was a graduate of the Friends Central School in Philadelphia was a student at Drexel "University for several years. She had a great interest in horticulture and completed the Certificate of Merit Horticultural program at the Longwood Gardens. In addition to her husband, William L. Rhoads, Ill, she is survived by 'schuck" daughters, Brenda R.

of Haddon Township, NJ, Rebecca R. Wold of Damascus, MD, Susan R. Spector of Glenside, PA, Marcia R. Kim of Moreno Valley, CA and Jennifer R. Wagner of Wilmington, DE; a son, William L.

Rhoads, IV of HI; and 4 grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to the memorial service Friday, March 14, 2003 at 2:30 pm at the Davids Episcopal Church, 763 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720. Arr.

by CHANDLER FUNERAL AL HOMES CREMATORY www.chandlerfuneralhome.com Age 98 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of the Island of Kos in Greece, passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2003 at the ManorCare Nursing Home. Mr. Tsakiris is survived by his son, Konstantinos Tsakiris; a and 2 grandsons, and daughter-in-law Soula Tsakiris; Tsakiris, all of Wilmington. are welcome to visit with the Tsakiris family on Thursday evening, March 13, 2003 at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike in Sharpley from 7-9 pm. Burial will be in the Stavros Cemetery on the Island of Kos in Greece.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Antonios' memory to Heartland Hospice Services, 431 S. Walnut Kennett Square, PA 19348; or to, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. www.chandlerfuneralhome Mildred Eileen (Reinike) White Feb. 28, 1947-Mar.

10, 2003 after a short illness. Family and friends were at her bedside when she rested peacefully. Mildred was a graduate of H. Fletcher TechHigh School Beauty Culture, and Delaware Technical Community College in public service technology. She was previously employed by Lyons Hardware of Elsmere.

She was a lifelong Elvis Presley fan and memorabilia collector, loved wrestling and liked bowling. Mildred was preceded in death by her father, William E. Reinike, who died in 2001. survived by her mother, Mildred Reinike of Wilmington; her brother, William E. Reinike, Jr.

of Wilmington; her daughter, Lori White of Wilmington; her close friends, Robin, Missy and Brian; and her grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin, and Jason. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at the Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Elsmere on Friday, March 14th at 11 am. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday morning from 10-11 am. Interment will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.

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