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THE NEWS JOURNALdelawareonline.com A13 Margaret M. (Hartlove) Culley, 98, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Margaret was born in Wilmington on September 11, 1916, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Bentz) Hartlove. A graduate of Ursuline Academy, she attended Goldey-Beacom College and was employed with Department Store for many years. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and loved spending time at the beach.

Her greatest oy was spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly. Her husband of 41 years, Clarence D. Culley, passed away on November 11, 1981. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Madeline Tib- bitt, Rev. Walter J.

Hartlove, OSFS and Dolores Bricka. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Barbara Alisa (Henry), Patricia Darwicki (Joe) and Margaret Babiarz (Ray); her grandchildren, Karen Alisa Truitt, Tricia Wolfe (Sean), Stephanie Hanson (James), Amy Brelick (Michael), Jason Babiarz (Claudia) and Samantha Babiarz; and her great grandchildren, Brandon, Makenzie, Michael, Tristan, Zachary and Julia. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Gilpin Hall for their care and compassion durin brief stay. Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin on Saturday, January 3 from A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of owers, the family suggests donations to the Oblate of St. Francis de Sales Missions (Attention: Port Nolloth, South Africa), 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806. Doherty Funeral Homes To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com 302.999.8277 MARGARET M. CULLEY AGE: 98 WILMINGTON Alvin James Flint, age 89, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on December 29, 2014 at Arbor View located at Willow Valley in Lancaster. Alvin was born and raised in Gloversville, NY.

He graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in 1948 with a degree in Chemistry. He was a WWII Veteran who served as an in the U.S. Navy. Alvin began working as a teacher in Ohio. He then worked for Kaiser Aluminum in Newark, OH before relocating to Wilmington with Atlas Chemical.

Alvin retired from ICI as the Supervisor of the Physical Testing Lab after 27 years of service. While he was employed with ICI, Alvin served on several ASTM committees and with the ISO. He enjoyed singing in the choir, traveling and completing puzzles. Alvin was preceded in death by his wife Gerry and oldest son Danny. He is survived by his wife Vio- let of Lancaster; daughter Sandy Zimmer of Wilmington; daughter Sharon Nickles (Mord) of Philadelphia; daughter Gretchen Hodgson (Jeff) of Wilmington; daughter Janna Vandergrift (Rich) of Wilmington; son David Flint of Fort Lauderdale, FL; son Thomas Flint (Fran) of Newark; step-son Bob Simmons (Cathy) of Wilmington; step-daughter Alice Olphant (Jay) of VA; 14 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Shellburne Bible Church where friends may visit from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of owers, contributions may be made to Shellburne Bible Church, 4 Newark Union Public Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. For online condolences, please visit CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY Chandlerfuneralhome.com 302.478.7100 ALVIN JAMES FLINT AGE: 89 LANCASTER Age 95, passed away on December 30, 2014. Anthony was born in Wilmington, DE on August 14, 1919, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Chickadel) Fidanza.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy durin WWII. He worked in hardwood for Dominic A. DiFebo Sons, Inc. for over 40 years, and had previously been employed by Standard Wine and Spirits as well as Cavaliers Country Club.

A member of the Quiet Birdmen, Anthony had owned a Cessna Apache airplane that he joyously ew on weekends. He also had a passion for duck carving. Anthony is survived by his son, Anthony V. Fidance Jr. (Michelle) and his mother Margaret (Rinaldi) Fidance; longtime companion, Patricia Gilliand; and dear friend, Sonny Kisiclewski.

A Graveside Service will be held at Silverbrook Cemetery (www.silverbrookcem- etery.com), 3300 Lancaster Ave in Wilmington, on Monday morning, January 5 at 11am. arcarofuneralhome.com (302)658-9095 ANTHONY V. FIDANCE, SR. Of Montgomery Village, MD, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Gert was the daughter of the late Frederick and Gertrude Hick.

She was a 1952 graduate of NYS College in Buffalo and taught from 1952 to 1960 in New York. She married William Geisz in 1960 and was with him for 54 years until his death in March. Gert was an avid swimmer and taught adult swimming for New Castle County for many years. She was a member of St. John the Beloved Church.

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Wiley and her children, John, Peter, Jim and Catherine. She also had many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington on Monday, January 5th at 11 AM where friends are invited to visitation after 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.

In lieu of the family suggests contributions to Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr. Rockville, MD 20850. MealeyFuneral- Homes.com (302) 652-5913 GERTRUDE GEISZ AGE: 84 MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD Age 88 of Wilmington, passed away on December 27, 2014. Born and raised in Delaware, John was the youngest of nine siblings born to the late Phillipe and Patricia Gambacorta. He had lived in only two different homes throughout his life.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country honorable during WWII. He went on to work as a machinist for the railroad. John loved gardening, listening to Country music and Frank Sinatra, and dancing. When younger, he enjoyed making wine with his father.

His hobbies included softball, bocce ball, and John had always loved animals, notably cats and dogs, and had at one time raised poultry in his backyard. His family and friends would describe him as a person that mellowed with age that was giving, kind, and generous. John was predeceased by his wife, Dolores (Pulcinella), and son, Ronald. He is survived by his children, John (Sue), Richard, Linda Marra (Joe), and Kathleen Petrillo; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held at the CHARLES P.

ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster Ave in Wilmington, on Tuesday, January 6 from 12-1pm. Burial will immediately follow in Cathedral Cemetery. arcarofuneralhome.com (302)658-9095 JOHN F. GAMBACORTA, SR. Louvonne Garey Knox- Tigani of Lewes, DE, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 in the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

She was born on June 3, 1923 in Wilmington, DE to the late Frank and Louise Garey. Bonnie graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1941 and attended Goldie- Beacom School of Business. During WWII, she volunteered for the Red Cross. Following the war, she was employed by Hercules Powder Company. She married the late George B.

Knox in 1946 and later married the late James V. Tigani. Bonnie enjoyed going to the beach, water sports, baseball and was an avid football fan, especially of the Philadelphia Eagles. She lived every day to the fullest and lived independently up until her days. Bonnie was a devoted mother, stay- at-home mom and simply put a beautiful person.

She made friends wherever she went and was loved by many. She is survived by her three children, Bobby Knox (Judy) of Berlin, MD, Richard Knox (Marti) of New Port Ritchie, FL, and Barbara Salandria (Gary) of Mickleton, NJ; her seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Bonnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Knox Moore; her brother Gerard Garey; and her sister, Dorothy Hurley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, DE 19807, where family and friends may visit beginning at Burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

In lieu of owers, the family suggests making contributions to the Delaware Association for the Blind, 2915 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19808 or to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713. To send condolences, visit: www.dohertyfh.com 302-999-8277 LOUVONNE KNOX TIGANI AGE: 91 LEWES Dolores B. Kubasek passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on December 31, 2014 surrounded by her family. She worked for many years at Penn Bantam Market in Newport. Dolores was a member of St.

John the Beloved Church for the past six years. She enjoyed going out to breakfast at Newport and Restaurants and also watching the Lawrence Welk Show. She was preceded in death by her husband Laurence C. Kubasek, Sr. Dolores is survived by her children, Susan Sweeny and her hus- band Grant, Larry Kubasek and his wife Dee, her sister- in-laws, Theresa and Helen Kubasek, her brother-in-law Tony Kubasek.

Her grandchildren are John (Johanna) Humphrey, Lauren (Brandon) Welling, Christopher (Elizabeth) Kubasek, Michelle (Scott) Frieze, Laurence Kubasek and her great-grandchildren, Ethan, Aubrey, Andrew, Avery and Alexandria. A special thank you to her caregiver, Kathy McDonald for her kindness, support and friendship. Friends may call on Sunday, January 4, 2015 from p.m. at MCCRERY HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3710 Kirkwood Highway, DE 19808. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 5th at 1:00 p.m.

at St. John the Beloved R.C. Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilm. DE 19808. Entombment will be in All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of contributions may be made to St. John the Beloved Church. To send condolences visit: www.mc- creryandharra.com. DOLORES B. KUBASEK AGE: 91 NEWARK Mrs.

Hutt departed this life December 28, 2014. Wife of the late Pierre Hutt; mother of Curtis and Gernelle Barber; sister of Michael Barber; 6 grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ms. Hutt was a cook for Ambrosia Nigh Club for over 4 years. Funeral 11am, Jan.

3rd at Manna Christian Fellowship Church, 733 E. 22nd Wilm, DE; viewin only. Burial, Private. CONGO FUNERAL HOME congofuneralhome.com 302.652.8887 VERNELLE HUTT AGE: 59 WILMINGTON, DE Nancy E. Lewis, 82, of Wilmington and formerly of Claymont, died on December 30, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was a 1940 graduate of Claymont High School and spent her entire career as an employee of the Hercules Company, serving in many capacities in Belize, Roanoke, VA and Wilmington. Nancy was devoted to Brandywine Valley Baptist Church for many years and actively lived her faith by service to others. She was an avid gardener and cat lover. Nancy is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Bernice L. and Harry D.

Locke; her nephew and his wife, Dan and Deanna Locke; and 2 grand-nieces, Rachel and Rebecca. At request, the funeral service will be held privately. Memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, 7 Mt. Lebanon Wilmington, DE 19803. Funeral arrangements by McCrery Harra.

NANCY E. LEWIS AGE: 82 WILMINGTON John A. McKenna passed away peacefully on December 29, 2014 at the Kutz Home after a long illness. He was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Thomas and Anna Svanberg McKenna. John was a graduate of P.S.

DuPont High School and Washington College, Chestertown, MD. He retired from Bank of Delaware as Vice-President of bank investments after 25 years. John then worked for Midland Bank, PLC as President of their bank investment subsidiary in Wilmington, DE. He enjoyed traveling, golf and especially the beach. John is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Fran Thompson McKenna, children, David McKenna, Diane Bart (Kevin), Karen Plumsky (Rick), Tracy Ruane (Robert), Tamara Cook (Jon Dash), his brother, Thomas McKenna (Jane), his grandchildren, Lindsey (Drago), R.T., Zachary, David, Summer, Tanner and great-granddaughters, Tyler and Ava and several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to all of the wonderful angels at the Kutz Home for the excellent care that they provided to John. Friends may call on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the MCCRERY HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike (Rt. 202 South of Silverside Road) DE 19803. A service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m.

at the Chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE 19720 where friends may call after 10:30 a.m. Burial in the adjoining memorial park. In lieu of the family suggest contributions in memory to the Milton and Hattie Kutz Home, 704 River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809. To send condolences visit: www.mccrerryandharra.

com. JOHN A. MCKENNA AGE: 79 WILMINGTON Mary Lee Mitchell, age 77, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Born in Morrisville, VT on October 3, 1937, Mrs. Mitchell was a daughter of the late Erle J.

Morrill and Anne Miller Morrill. She was a longtime and active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Newark where she served as a Stephen minister. Both artistically and musically inclined, Mrs. Mitchell en- oyed playing classical piano. She was an avid writer and authored weekly creative stories for the Newark Senior Center.

A woman of well-rounded interests, Mrs. Mitchell liked ng and bowling in her leisure time. She was known for her gentle and compassionate nature and throughout her life, went out of her way to help those less fortunate. In her later years, Mrs. Mitchell remained active in her church and local community, where she enjoyed many friendships and also continued to play the piano and write.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Gordon Mitchell and her sister, Pat Fitts. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her children, Jeffrey M. Mitchell, Jennifer L.

Mitchell and Julianne Petroulis; and 2 granddaughters, Ashley M. Petroulis and Elizabeth A. Petroulis. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sunday Breakfast Mission, P.O. Box 352, Wilmington, DE 19899. To sign guest book, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 MARY LEE MITCHELL AGE: 77 NEWARK passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Compassionate Care Hospice-St. Francis Hospital in DE. Wilbert is survived by four sisters: Marie Johnson, Violese Brown and Hazel Benjamin all of DE and Genevieve Washington of Laurel, MD, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at at Sharon Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 2001 N. Washington DE, Viewing to Interment Monday at at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE In lieu of send donations to Sharon Temple SDA Church Junior Academy. Send Condolences to www. houseofwrightmortuary. com 302-762-8448 WILBERT GARFIELD JOHNSON, JR.

AGE: 72 WILMINGTON Mr. McIver departed this life December 20, 2014. Beloved companion of Mary Harris; father of Lisa Harris, Brian Waters, Shawn Murphy Terry Harris, Kesha Monroe, Sherry Harris, Chauncy Harris, and Kim Harris. He also leaves to cherish his memory: 7 siblings, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Mr.

McIver was a member of Boulden UAME Church, where he served as an usher, and trustee. Funeral 11am, Jan. 3rd at Congo Funeral Home, 2317 N. Market Wilm, DE; viewin 9-11am. Burial, Gracelawn Memorial Park.

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