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of of of of of of of NEWS JOURNAL TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002 OBITUARIES Janet M. Gregg Age 82 of Shipley Manor, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2002. She was a long time resident of Arden, who was active in civic affairs. She was executive secretary for Industrial Models, Inc. of Ardentown.

Janet is survived by her husband, C. Gordon Gregg; her son, Donald G. Gregg, M.D. of Greenville, SC; her daughter, Linda K. Gregg of Wilmington; and 3 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to at Memorial Service at Shipley Manor, 2723 Shipley on Tuesday, January 22, 2002. at 2 pm. Committal services will be held privately. BEESON MEMORIAL SERVICES OF NORTH WILMINGTON Phillip J. Griffith, Jr.

"Phil" Age 38 of Claymont, DE died suddenly on January 17, 2002 at home. Mr. Griffith graduated from Claymont High School and from the Quaker City School of Aeronautics, where he received his Air Frame and Power License and FAA Certificate of Aeronautics. He was employed for 17 years at Boeing Helicopters in Ridley Park as an Aircraft Mechanic, Flight Test Mechanic and Supervisor. In addition to the Ridley Park location, Mr.

Griffith had temporary assignments to the Boeing facilities in Arlington, TX and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Mr. Griffith held a Journeyman's Card in Local 1069 International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace Workers American. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Christopher Council. Phil enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and building flying, model rockets, with his family and friends.

Phillip is survived by his "best and devoted wife years, Barbara Jo Kiley Griffith; 2 daughters, "his best Kiley D. and Krystyna at home; his loving parents, John ad Midge Griffith; a loving sister, Julie, all of Wilmington; paternal grandparents, Paul and Fran of Wilmington and Eleanor Neal of UT; special great aunts, Barbara Shahadi PA and Louise Maslin of Wilmington; mother and father-in-law, Patti and Dan Kiley of Talleyville. Family and friends may call on Tuesday evening, from 7-9 pm at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2606 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Holy Rosary Church on the Philadelphia Pike in Claymont at 11 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2002, interment following at All Saints Cemetery on Kirkwood Hwy. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to be made to the Griffith Children Educational Fund, Daniel R.

Kiley, PO Box 7311, Wilmington, DE 19803. In Memoriam BEAVERS KING SOLOMAN, JR. Well, Son, today is your birthday and you're celebrating with the Heavenly Angels. It's been 5 months since I held you in my arms. I think about you every day a and miss you dearly but cherish our relationship and the faith, wisdom and love you left behind.

We love you Juney, Mom, Raheem James HAYMAN, CONWAY-Happy birthday to my Son and our Brother on January 21, Conway (Connie) Hayman. You are sadly missed by your mother Millie Hayman, Sister Carol, Anita, Lisa Sarah Hayman, Your Brother Bernard Hayman and a host of nieces and nephews. Happy Birthday Connie, Love your family MARSHALL In loving memory of my wife, Mary Lou, who passed away 23 years ago, January 22, 1979. They say time heals all sorrows and helps you to forget. But so far time has only proved how much I still miss you.

Frank Card Of Thanks BRAINARD, WALTER (BUD) The family of Walter (Bud) Brainard would like to thank all the family and friends of Bud. The employees of Boscov's Department Store and Kellermeyer Building Services for all your prayers, flowers, cards, food, and donations in Bud's name. Doherty Funeral Home staff for all of their help. Thank you all and God bless. Dorothy Kleaber, Ruth, Jack Phyllis Brainard PLANNING YOUR ESTATE? Consider giving The Needy Family Fund, a private, nonprofit effort run by The News Journal that raises money for those in need in our community.

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www.delawareonline.com TODAY'S OBITUARIES Astle, Barski, Wieslaw Bartley, Bisio, Edith Bracy, Lawrence Chervenak, Collins, Ederhardt, Elechko, George Gant, Gregg, Griffith, Phillip Harrington, Harris, Barbara James, Kelly, Klabe, Matthews, McIntosh, Menz, O'Tanyi, Charlotte Reed, Ross, Schwartz, Short, Joshua Sidney, Clarence Sloniewski, Smith, Isaiah Sullins, Taddeo, Truitt, Vannoy, Walls, White, Zerby, obituaries running for the first time Saturday, January 19, 2002 at Christiana Hospital of pneumonia. Mrs. Astle had worked for 12 years for Independent School Management, Wilmington. Earlier she had been Editorial Assistant to the College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware, and Vice President of Gauge Corporation in Wilmington. She was a 1943 graduate Wilmington High School and of Beacom College and attended the University of Delaware.

For a number of years she was of the Wilmington Memorial Society and the Delaware Press Club. She was member of the 49er Club of US Airways, which denotes the inception of Allegheny Airlines, a forerunner of US Airways. She is survived by 2 daughters, Janet Fender Hockessin and Victoria DeMoss of Wilmington; and 4 grandchildren. Her daughter Susan died in 1993. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 26 at 11:30 so am at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Pike Creek, where friends may call after 11.

Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the American Lung Association of Delaware, 1021 Gilpin Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19806 or the Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware, 2500 W. 4th Wilmington, DE 19805. www.dohertyth.com Barbara McDaniel Astle Age 75 of Pike Creek died Saturday, January 19, 2002 at his home. Mr.

Barski retired in 1992 after 14 years as a mechanical, engiwith the Motors Corporation at Boxwood Rd. He was a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church and active with the GM Retirees Group. Wieslaw is survived by his wife of 41 years, Maria; his daughter, Donna Baranowski and her husband, John; his sons, Richard Barski and George Barski and his wife Brenda; his granddaughters, Samantha Barski and Jessica Baranowski; his mother, Genowesa Barski and his sister, Donna Sobolewski, all of Wilmington. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 12 noon at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown where friends may call after 11 am.

Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com Wieslaw (Victor) Barski Age 69 of Stanton died on Jan. 20, 2002 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE. She was noted for her letter writing and dedicated efforts to keeping touch with friends and family. She was born in Dover, DE to the late Mr.

Ira Yoder and Mrs. Mary Slaubaugh Yoder. She is survived by her daughters, Carol A. Preisen of Hartselle, AL, Margie J. Harding of Greensboro, MD and Cynthia M.

Esham of Millsboro, brother, Roman Yoder of Sarasota, sister, Emma Alexander of Millsboro, DE; half sister, Laura Miller of Wyoming, DE; 10 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral will be 12 noon Jan. 2. 24, 2002 at HASTINGS FUNERAL HOME, 19 S. Main Selbyville, DE.

Pastor Samuel Ingram will be officiating. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be Jan. 24, 2002 at Carey's United Church Cemetery, Millsboro, DE. Mrs.

Bartley loved flowers and flowers are welcome. Ada Irene Bartley Age 70 of Millsboro, DE died 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. Edith C. (Marsilii) Bisio, age of north Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 19, 2002, surrounded by her family. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St.

Ann's R.C. Church, Gilpin Ave. N. Union St. on Wednesday morning, January 23 at 10:30.

Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster Ave. (opp. Cathedral Cem.

on Tuesday evening, January 22 from Donations in Mrs. Bisio's memory be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Wilmington, DE 19810 or to St. 'Ann's Church, 2013 Gilpin Wilmington, DE 19806. Lawrence Bracy, Jr. Edith C.

Bisio Jan. 17, 2002 at home. Mr. Bracy served the city in many capacities. Most recently as constituents' complaint officer in office under the Sills' administration from which he retired last year.

Patricia L. Evans; 2 sons, RodSurvived a daughter, ney T. Larry Bracy Ill, all of 8 grandchildren; and a host of brothers, sisters, other relatives many friends. A memorial service rescheduled to 7:30 pm on Jan. 25 at the International Longshoreman's Assn.

Hall, 200 S. Claymont Wilmington. The family suggests contributions to the American Diabetes 100 W. 10th DE 19801. Arrangements by the RYLAND FUNERAL HOME Selina Smith Chervenak Of Lauderhill, FL, died Saturday, January 19, 2002 in Kent General Hospital.

She was 89. Mrs. Chervenak is survived by a daughter, Susan Garruto of Olbridge, NJ; a son, Dr. A Douglas Chervenak of Smyrna; and 3 grandchildren, Dr. David Garruto, Kimberly A.

Garruto, and Jennifer Lamont. Arrangements by TORBERT CHAPEL Dover, DE Mabel Marie Halsey Collins Age 86 of Seaford, DE died on Dec. 21, 2001. Funeral service and burial was in WV. Memorial services will pea held on 26th at 11 at Mt.

Olivet UM Church, High Seaford. CRANSTON Arrangements FUNERAL HOME Age 70 of DE died George W. Eberhardt Peacefully departed this life January 18, 2002. Survived by friends and his loving wife, Joan Eberhardt. A service will be held 11 am at Memorial Chapel, 4201 Washington DE Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park.

George P. Elechko Age 87 died Saturday, January 19, 2002 in the Kentmere Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 23 in the Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Wilmington, where relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at 10:30. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Heartland Hospice Services, 431 S.

Walnut Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to your favorite charity. 'JOHN YASIK FUNERAL HOME Ronald A. Gant Age 70 of Carney's Point, NJ died suddenly Jan. 20th. Born in Penns Grove, NJ, and son of the late Joseph D.

and Alice G. Fell Gant. He grew up in Deepwater and lived most of his life in Carney's Point. Mr. Gant retired in 1984 from the Salem City Public Schools after 26 years of service as a schoolteacher, guidance counselor, learning disabilities teach and head of the child study team.

He also served in the Marine Corps and Reserves, and upon retirement the officer's level of Major. Mr. Gant had been an active member of the Salem County Sportsmen's Club, was a member of the American Legion in Millsboro, DE and a former member of the Servicemen's Club and Sakima Country Club. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Gloria F. Zeiders Gant; daughters, Sharon G.

Yorlano, of Somerset, Michelle L. Gilseth of Smyrna, DE, Patricia L. Gant of Carney's Point, NJ, Rachel M. Pompetti of Castle, DE and Christi A. Wood of Newark, a DE; grandchildren, Cristopher and Corinne Yorlano, Nicholas and Anthony Pompetti and Jennifer Gray.

Predeceased by a brother, Joseph D. Gant, Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11 am from the Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Georgetown Carney's Point. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm at the LAUGHREY FUNERAL HOME, 1 N. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ.

Burial will follow at the Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 1060 N. Kings Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Age 82, of Milford, passed on Sunday, January 20, 2002 in Lewes, DE. He was born in Harrington, DE the son of the late Benjamin Lewis and Emma (Porter) Harrington.

He was the owner of Harrington's Market on N. Walnut Milford for 25 years. He served as a State Representative for 5 consecutive terms from 1966-1976. During this time, he served 2 terms as Minority Whip and 1 term as Majority Whip. While in office," he served on the Joint Finance, Judiciary, Labor Commerce, Constitution Revision, and Legislative Council Committees.

Lew also worked as a field representative for Brooks Armored Car Service and was a licensed realtor with McGinnis Commercial Real Estate Company, Dover. Lew was an Army Signal Corps veteran of WWII serving as a Staff Sergeant in the European Theater. He served on the Board of Directors of Milford Memorial Hospital, was a Charter member of V.F.W Blue Hen Post 6483, was a member of American Legion Post Milford, the Milford Elks Lodge BPOE 2401, served on the Board of Directors of Wilmington Trust Bank, and the State of Delaware Board of Elections, and on the Board of Directors for Delaware Park. He was a member, Catholic of St. Church, John the Apostle where he served on the Church Council.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Dowdy Harrington, in 1994. He is survived by 2 sons, Lewis B. Harrington, Jr. of Millsboro C. Harrington of Wilmington; 4 daughters, Joan of Wilmington, Jean H.

Tingle of Millsboro, Ann H. Simpler of Rehoboth, and Debra H. Mundell of Severna Park, MD. Also 11 grand children and 2 great grandchildren that brought great pleasure to his life. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at 12 noon at St.

John the Apostle Catholic Church, School Place and Seabury, Milford. Friends may call from am at the LOFLAND FUNERAL HOME, 1092 Lakeview Milford. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford. In memory of our father the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Wilmington, DE 19805. Lewis Benjamin Harrington, Sr.

Barbara E. Kiley Harris Age 59 of New Castle, DE died suddenly on January 17, 2002. Mrs. Harris graduated from the Brandywine High School in 1960. She was employed by the Wilmington Trust Company, as a teller in 1960 and for the past 20 years was a Senior Teller in the Wilmington Trust Money Room.

Dedication and devotion to her husband, daughters, and family was enhanced by the anticipation of awaiting the birth of her first granddaughter in February. Mrs. Harris enjoyed her loving role as Aunt to Michael and Adrienne, her great nieces Kiley and Krystyna, and as a "best friend" to her niece Barbie. A sense be of it family the filled her giving life, at Sunday backyard parties at her parents home in Talleyville, or be it the annual gathering for Christmas Dinner at her home in New Castle. Being the only daughter of her parents, on the occasion of her wedding in 1962, her father closed the family business, Concord Forge, leaving his band his hand made sign on the front of the door, which "Closed for my daughter's wedding, my one and the only such closed day in 30 years of being in business.

Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband of 40 years, Norman 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Courtenay and Todd Hoernemann of Manhattan, KS, Stephanie and John Steiner of Mandan, ND: 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas L. and Kathryn Kiley of Hockessin and Daniel R. and Patti Kiley of Talleyville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel T.

and Helen E. Kiley Talleyville; her maternal grandparents, Arthur and Lydia McKinney of North East, MD; and her paternal grandparents, Thomas J. and Vera E. Kiley of Wilmington. Relatives and friends call on Thursday evening, January 24, from 7-9 pm at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2606 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Catholic Church at 10:30 am on Friday, January 25, 2002, with interment following in All Saints Cemetery on the Kirkwood Hwy. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Harris Grandchildren's Educational Fund, Norman T. Harris, 349 E. Roosevelt New Castle, DE 19720.

Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY Professional Service Together With A Warm Family Atmosphere Call or Visit Anytime CORLETO LATINA FUNERAL HOME. INC. 652-6642 Mr. Howard K. James, age 63, of Newark, DE, died on Friday, January 18, 2002 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, after fighting a 12-year courageous battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Mr. James retired from the DuPont Company after 25 years of service. During his career at DuPont, he was a world-wide service supervisor in the Mass Spectrometry division; a service supervisor in the Instrument Products division; and a manufacturing supervisor in the Medical Products division. After his retirement, Mr. James worked as a service representative TA Instruments, New Castle, DE, for 5 years.

Mr. James was a parishioner at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. He was a miniature train enthusiast and was an officer in the Harbor North Yacht Club, where he and his family enjoyed weekend boating. Mr.

James had served in the US Army Reserves. A devoted family man, Mr. James is survived by his wife of 36 years, Susan (Meister) James; 2 daughters, Deborah S. Parker and her husband, Mark, of Abingdon, MD, and Cynthia T. James of Elkton, MD; mother, Evelyn M.

James of Elkton, MD; and 2 grandchildren, Juliana Parker and Daniel Parker. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, January 24, 2002, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 276 S. College Avenue at Park Newark. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ALS Hope Foundation, 219 N. Broad 7th Floor, PO Box 40777, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, or St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 276 S. College Newark, DE, 19711.0 To send condolences, visit www.spice www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com Joyce E. (Rosbrow) Kelly Howard K.

James Age 46 of Wilmington passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002 at the' Franciscan Healthcare Center in Wilmington. Ms. Kelly worked for the State of Delaware at the Department of Statistics in Wilmington for many years. She is survived by her son, Blake Kelly; a twin brother, Richard Rosbrow; sisters, Judy Maguire and Diane K. Korolog, all of Wilmington.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to TriState Bird Rescue and Research Facility, 110 Possum Hollow Newark, DE 19711. www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com Pauline G. "Peggy" Klabe Mrs. Pauline G.

"Peggy" Klabe, age 76, of in Hockessin, DE, died on Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE. Born on April 26, 1925 in Sidney Center, NY, Mrs. Klabe was the daughter of the late Gordon Tan and Goldie (Merrithew) Perkins. For 28 years, Mrs. Klabe was employed with the Avon Corporation, Newark, DE, retiring in 1982 from her position as corresponding secretary.

She was a member of the Delaware Saengerbund and Library Association and she attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, both in Newark, DE. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, William E. "Bill" Klabe; 3 children, Sidney W. and Robert W. Guest of Newark, DE and Carol Chiffons of Pagosa Springs, CO; 3 siblings, E.

Perkins of Wappingers Falls, NY, George W. Perkins of Abbottstown, PA, Dorothy "Betty" Young of Marion, NY; 5 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; and 1. great granddaughter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Hugh Perkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:45 am, Friday, January 25, 2002, at the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N.

DuPont Minquadale, New Castle, DE. Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park. Friends may call 6-8 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2002 at SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 1000 N. DuPont Wilmington Manor, New Castle, DE. To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com James Milford Matthews Sr.

Age 84 of Bear, DE departed this life at home on Tuesday, January 15, 2002. Preceded in death his son, Bradford O. Matthews he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vivian Matthews of Wilming: ton, DE; daughter, Tanya M. Matthews of Bear; sons, James M. Matthews Jr.

of Philadelphia, PA, Reginald L. Matthews of Biloxi, MS, Vincent E. Matthews of Washington, DC, Sylvester L. Matthews, Melvin T. Matthews and Bruce H.

Mustafa all of Wilmington; 3 sisters, Margret Brown, Pauline Emory and Kathrine Johnson all of Wilmington; 21 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 4 greatgreat grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and friends. The service will be held 12 noon Wednesday, January 23. at Mary's Church, Washington St. at Lea Wilmington, where friends may call 10-12 noon. Interment will be in Gracelawn Cemetery, New Castle, DE.

Arrangements by BELL MEMORIAL CHAPEL Vernice Vernice Elsaida McIntosh Age 73 of New Castle, DE died Jan. 19, 2002 at her residence. Visitation will be on Jan. 23, 2002 from 6-8 pm in the Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635, Churchmans Newark, 19702. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Jamaica.

STRANO FEELEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Castle Thomas H. Menz Age 69 of Claymont, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2002 at his home. Mr. Menz had worked as a stationary engineer for the Sun Olen Company before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion.

He had served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed on the USS Elokomin. Mr. Menz is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marie E.

Menz; his son, Paul T. Menz and his wife Maryann of Claymont; a brother, Gary D. Menz of Ransomville, NY; a sister, Carol L. Gape of Otter Lake, NY; nieces and nephews, Theresa Menz, Gregory Menz, David Menz, Raymond Pearson, Robert Raymond Gape, and Linda' Dunton. Funeral services for Mr.

Menz will be private at the request of the family. GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY Charlotte M. O'Tanyi (Astrana Soha) The Belvedere in Chester, PA. She was a winder at the Clifton Yarn Mill and a store clerk at G.C. Murphy.

Widow of Theodore J. O'Tanyi, she is survived by son, Dr. Theodore J. O'Tanyi, Jr. and his wife, Sandra; grandchildren, Eva, Eileen and Frank O'Tanyi of Wilmington; and several great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, January 24 at a the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Drexel Hill, PA, where friends may visit with the family beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will be in the cemetery of St. Francis Xavier Shrine in Warwick, MD at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Girls and Boys Town, 100 Flanagan PO Box 5000, Boys Town, NE 68010-9989.

CREMATION SOCIETY OF PA Harrisburg, PA Of Clifton Heights, PA, died Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at Jean Reed Age 76 of New Castle, DE died Friday, January 18, 2002 in General Hospital. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 11 am in Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna, DE. Ervin Louis Ross Ervin Wilmington, Louis DE, Ross, age formerly 82, of Dover, DE, and New Castle, DE, died on Monday, January 21, 2002 at Wilmington Hospital. Mr. Ross worked for several years with Robino Construction Company in Dover, before moving to New Castle in 1978.

A US Army veteran of World War Il, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dover. He is survived by his brother, William V. Ross of Wilmington, DE; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. A funeral service will be held at 1 pm, Wednesday, January 23, SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 1000 N. DuPont Wilmington Manor, New Castle, DE, where friends may call after 12 noon.

Interment will follow in Cherry Hill Cemetery, Elkton, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1096 Old Churchman's Newark, DE, Society, 92 Way, New or American, Cancer Castle, DE, 19720. To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com Joseph B. "Joe Schwartz Age 77 of Frederica, DE, died Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, Friends may call 7-9 pm, Wed, Jan. 23 at ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford.

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