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THE NEWS JOURNAL delawareonline.com Friday, May 9, 2014 A15 Death Notices JOHN A. DEBUSI "JACK" AGE: 91 NEW CASTLE OBITUARIES Obituaries, A16 Jack is survived by his son, Jack W. DeBusi; daughters, Faith Nelms (Don) and Donna Lynn Hager grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and sisters; Irene Inman (Clay) and Thelma Johnson (Larry). He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Edith; infant son, Kenneth sister, Marguerite DeBusi; and daughter in law, Eileen DeBusi. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 from am at the Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702.

A service in celebration of Jack's life will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be private at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens in PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Center, 2nd Newark, DE 19711. The DeBusi family would like to thank nurses Renee and Tamika from Delaware Hospice for their care of Jack during his illness. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.

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Jack proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard in the Philippines during WWII. He worked at Westinghouse for 45 years as a turbine blader. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in PA. He was an avid bowler and played until his was 89 years old. Jack embraced life with a positive attitude.

He was happy go lucky no matter what life brought his way. He was always smiling and brought laughter to all. He loved his family and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Additional JOHN J. AGE: 77 Went to heaven on Saturday, May 3, 2014 after a fatal car accident.

"Jack" was born in Wilmington, DE and grew up in Willow Run in Elsmere. He graduated from A.I. duPont High School, and he worked for 21 12 years at Electric Hose Rubber when the plant closed. Jack then worked as an assembly line worker for General Motors, and retired after 25 years of service. Jack was a hardworking man who provided for his family and wanted the best for them.

Jack married the love of his life, Georgene on April 24, 1965 at St. Hedwig Church. He was a long-time member of St. Hedwig's and was active in the PTA and holiday plays when his children were in school there. He was an avid sports fan.

He especially loved the Philadelphia Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles, as well as the Baltimore Ravens. He could also be heard cheering from the stands at UD Blue Hen football games. Jack loved baseball, and his favorite baseball player was Mickey 1 GEORGENE E. DORRIS AGE: 72 NEWARK JACQUES APRUZZESE AGE: 53 MIDDLETOWN LAWRENCE (LARRY) JAMES LIGHTCAP AGE: 64 BEAR 'I Shirley Tent, father-in-law Jacques masse, his sister Annette Apruzzese, brother-in-law Gerry (Stephanie) and sister-in-law Louise (Andy) and his nephews (Roman and Jordan) and nieces (Kayla, Amanda, and June). A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 6-7 pm with services at 7 pm at Daniels Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N.

Broad St. Middletown, DE. In lieu of flowers the family wishes to return the support to the different organizations that have helped throughout the years. A trust has been made in the name of 'Jakko's Memorial Fund' through Wells Fargo Bank and will be distributed back to those committed to fighting and finding a cure for cancer. To send online condolences visit Jacques Giacomo Apru-zzese, of Montreal, Canada passed away in his Middle-town, Delaware home on Monday May 5th, 2014 at the age of 53.

Jacques is survived by his loving spouse of 28 years Shirley Masse and his children Giuseppe and Sonia. Also his parents Giuseppe Apruzzese and the late DORRIS, JR. NEWARK Mantle. He was known for his love of Casapulla Italian subs, which he ate every Saturday for 50 plus years. He liked to spend time going to the movies, dinner, and the Riverfront to listen to music with Georgene.

Jack was preceded in death by his father, John J. Dorris, mother, Alice (Neff) Dorris, brother, Gerald Dorris, and son-in-law, Bryan Eisenhardt. Jack and his wife, Georgene Chmura Dorris, left this earth a few hours apart after the collision. They recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. Jack is survived by his three children, Denise Eisenhardt of Lake Mary, FL, John Dorris III of Lake Worth, FL, and JoEllen Workman of Smyrna, DE; his daughter-in-law, Ximena Arenas Dorris, and his son-in-law, Jon Workman.

Pop-Pop loved spending time with his six grandchildren, Gavin, Owen, Sophia, Beckham, Logan, and Declan. He is also survived by his siblings, Alice Mercante, Bill Dorris and his wife, Millie, and Bob Dorris, all of Wilmington. Relatives and friends are invited to the Mass of Chris-tianBurialat St. HedwigR.C. Church on May 13, 2014 at Visitation will take place at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere on May 12, 2014 from pm.

Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 302.994.9614 www. delawarefuner al com donuts; and never left the house without his Tic Tacs. Preceded in death by his siblings, Frank Lightcap and Joanne Lee and his daughter, Tracy Lynn (Lightcap) Bennett, Larry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Char-lene Steele Lightcap; sister, Patty Pike; his children, Lori Dee, Krysta Lynn, Renee Ashley and Tyler James Lightcap; five grandchildren, Tiffany and Wayne Bennett, Eric O'Connor, Cassandra and Brian Hark-ness; three great-grandchildren, Brianna, Kinsley and Bentlee; as well as many nieces, nephews and loved ones. A celebration of his life will be held 12:00 pm, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Moose Lodge, 621 S.

DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the "Memorial for Lawrence J. Lightcap" fund at WSFS Bank, 210 Fox Hunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701. CREMATION SERVICE OF DELAWARE BETTY GIBBS AGE: 85 DOVER passed on May 3, 2014. Betty leaves to cherish her memory; 3 children, Lavash A.

"Candy" Spicer, Roderick A. Gibbs and Tanya "Toni" Gibbs-Barnes; 2 brothers; Russell (Shirley) Curry and Harold Silas; 7 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; an attentive devoted friend Gerald Derry and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at at Simpson U.M. Church 907 Cen-terville Road, Viewing only. Golden Circle Ritual at and OES Ritual at Interment on Monday morning at in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE Ministry of Comfort Provided by The House of Wright Mortuary Cremation Services www.house ofwrightmortuary.

MYRA JEAN (GRANT) CLINE AGE: 79 WILMINGTON Went to heaven on Sunday, May 4, 2014 after a motor vehicle accident. Georgene was born in Wilmington, DE and grew up on South Harrison Street in Wilmington. She graduated from Wilmington High School and attended Goldey Beacom College. She also attended Charm Modeling School, and modeled at the Hotel duPont. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years.

Georgene went back to work after her children were in school and was an Administrative Assistant in the medical and finance industries. Georgene married the love of her life, Jack on April 24, 1965 at St. Hed-wig R.C. Church. She was a long time member of St.

Hedwig's and was active in the PTA and holiday plays when her children were in school there. Georgene was very religious and prayed the rosary each night. She loved her husband Jack and would spend every second of every day with him if she could. Georgene and Jack did everything together. Georgene loved to make teddy bears and flower arrangements.

She loved angels and collected ceramic angels. Mom-Mom loved spending MYRA COMEGYS CAMPBELL Born March 27, 1925 in Wilmington, DE and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Myra was preceded in death by her husband, John Campbell and son, Robert Campbell. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1012 French Street, DE at 11am.

Arrangements by Bell Funeral Home www.bellfh.com time with her grandchildren and loved to teach them new things whether it was how to solve a puzzle or learn to read. She was able to soothe a crying baby with the beautiful sound of her voice. Her grandchildren loved the songs that she taught them. Georgene was preceded in death by her father, John Chmura, mother, Genevieve (Filas) Chmura, brother Paul Chmura, and son-in-law, Bryan Eisenhardt. Georgene and her husband, John J.

Dorris, left this earth a few hours apart after the collision. They recently celebrated 49 years of marriage. Georgene is survived by her three children, Denise Eisenhardt of Lake Mary, FL, John Dorris, III of Lake Worth, FL, and JoEllen Workman of Smyrna, DE; daughter-in-law, Xiemena Arenas Dorris, and son-in-law, Jon Workman. Georgene loved spending time with her six grandchildren, Gavin, Owen, Sophia, Beckham, Logan, and Declan. Georgene is also survived by her sister, Joan Morris, and her husband, John, of Wilmington, and brother, David Chmura, and his wife, Mette, from Tucson, AZ.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig R.C. Church on May 13, 2014 at Visitation will take place at the Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, on May 12, 2014 from pm. Interment will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 302.994.9614 www.

delawar efuner al HELEN W. GARNETT AGE: 83 NEWARK Went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2014 at home; wife of Reuben Gar-nett; mother of Gloria Gar-nett Dixon (Allen), Robin and Rosie Garnett and Kevin Garnett (Michelle). She leaves to cherish her memory, 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Funeral Saturday, May 10 at Ezion Fair Baptist Church, 1400 B. Street, Wilm, DE; viewing only.

Burial, Sil-verbrook. www.congo funeralhome.com In Memoriam and Cards of Thanks Advertisements can be placed by calling (302) 324-2308 Or email: obituarydelawareonline.com Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. 4 Robert Grant. Myra spent her career as a public school teacher, first in Indiana and then in Delaware for more than 30 years.

She began her career in Delaware at Hockessin Elementary School where she taught all grades. Her year teaching the sixth grade there was always her fondest memory in her long teaching career that took her to Mount Pleasant High School and the New Castle County Vocational School District. After retiring from the State of Delaware, she worked at Brown University in the "Re-learning Program" and also supervised student teachers for the University of Delaware. She not only brought the love of language and life-long learning to her students, but also to her own children. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 10th at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike at 10 a.m.

followed by interment at the Lower Brandy-wine Cemetery. Friends are invited to call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. For online condolences, Please visit chandlerfuneralhome.com 302.478.7100 Known to many as of Bear, DE, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Born on December 21, 1949 in Wilmington, DE to the late Albert and Gladys (Mathew-son) Lightcap, Larry took pride in his meticulous work as a floor installer.

He was a great husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Larry was very strong willed and known for his sense of humor, his love for coffee and ARNOLD EUGENE EMORY "BRUZZY" AGE: 76 NEW CASTLE Arnold Eugene Emory A.KA "Tough as Nails" departed this life on Saturday, May 3, 2014; loving husband of Delores Marie Emory; father of Arnold Eugene Emory Jr. (Danny-boy), Caroline Emory Todd (Bertie), Oscar Leroy Emory (Oz); son of the Late Oscar Leroy Emory and Caroline Emory Brunswick; brother of Charlene Emory Gross, James Oscar Emory, Paula Emory Glover, Albert A. Emory, and Sherrie Frances Anderson. He leaves to cherish his memory 2 grandchildren; son-in-law, Chris Todd; brother-in-law, Edward Gross, sister-in-laws, Janice Albert, Ann Emory and Rita Emory and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald Emory and Timothy Emory. Celebration of life 10am on Sat. May 10, 2014 at Congo Funeral Home, 201 N. Gray DE; viewing 8-9 only. Burial at Gracelawn Memorial Park, www.congofuneralhome.

com Myra Jean (Grant) Cline passed away at the age of 79 on May 7, 2014 after a long battle with chronic lung disease. Born in Connersville, Indiana to George and Hazel Grant, Myra was a proud Hoosier and graduate of Indiana University at Bloom-ington. She continued her education and obtained her Master's degree at West Virginia University where she met her husband Robert George Cline, who survives her. She is also survived by her children, son Andrew R. Cline, his wife, Lola Butcher, and their daughter Emily; her son Eric E.

Cline; her daughter Anna B. Melhem, her husband Anthony and their daughter, Claire. Also surviving her are her brother George Grant and his wife Mary Lou Grant and three nephews, John, Jim and.