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B4 THE NEWS JOURNAL TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1991 Rufino 91; Mexico's master painter His first works were on wood and sold for only a few dollars, but in later years they had risen in value so much that the painter said he could not afford to buy them back. One painting, "Family at Play," sold at auction in New York on Nov. 21. 1989, for $605,000. Mr.

Tamayo had painted little since he underwent heart surgery in November 1989. His paintings are the final works displayed in a huge retrospective of Mexican art titled "Mexico 30 Centuries of Splendor," which went on display at the Metropolitan last fall and is now being shown in San Antonio. Survivors include his wife, Olga. ate of Goldey-Beacom College. His wife, Virginia died in 1990.

He is survived by a daughter, Capt. Patricia E. Alvoet with -the Air Force in Germany; three sons, Richard Keith E. and David all of Wilmington; and four grandchildren. Services and burial will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Heart Association, Wilmington. BETTE B. WINKLES, 62, of Hockessin, died Saturday of cancer in Christiana Hospital, where she was a patient. Mrs. Winkles, a homemaker, was a member of St.

John the Beloved Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Paul two sons, Jeffrey A. of Germantown, and P. Scott of Sewell, N.J.; a daughter, Melinda W. Sheatsley of Hockessin; a brother, John M.

Pelet of Coatesville, and six grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 907 Milltown Road, Sherwood Park. Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m.

Thursday at Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Kirkwood Highway. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions for a new organ for St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Milltown Road, Wilmington 19808. Park and Joseph P.

of Bear; four daughters, Marie A. Falkowski of Newark, Carol E. Christiano of Drexel Hill, Nancy M. Bunting of Delpark Manor and Elizabeth A. Smoot of Windy Hills; a brother, Stanley of New Castle; a sister, Irene Healey of Wilmington; 15 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, 408 S. Harrison St. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday at John F. Yasik Funeral Home, 607 S. Harrison St. Burial will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Lancaster Avenue. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St.

Hedwig's Catholic Church, Wilmington. EDWARD F. MCGRAW, 67, of 2800 Millcreek Road, Mill Creek, died Saturday of a heart attack at home. Mr. McGraw retired in 1982 after 31 years at Du Pont Centre Road site.

He started as a design engineer at the Seaford nylon plant and was transferred to textile fibers in Wilmington in 1954. Since retiring, he was a guide at Hagley Museum near Greenville. He was an avid gardener, tennis player and square dancer. He was a member of Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church; Du Pont Country Club; Wilmington Trail Club; X-10's Square Dance Club; and Model A's Tennis Club. He was a baritone and sang with several church choirs in Seaford and Wilmington and a local jazz group, the Interpreters.

He graduated in 1951 with a degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse (N.Y.) University. He was an Army anti-aircraft gunner during World War II, serving in England, France and Germany. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Mildred two sons, James E. of Malvern, and Steven A. of Wilmington; a daughter, Ellen McGraw-Blanco of Mount Tabor, N.J.; and a grandson who was born May 21, Mr.

McGraw's birthday. suggests contributions to Multiple Sclerosis Society. JAMES R. SALMONS Sit, 56, of 5 White Oak Drive, Perryville, Md, died Monday of cancer at home. Mr.

Salmons was a heavy-equipment operator for eight years at Alan McCann Contracting, North East. Earlier, he worked at James Julian Construction Wilmington, and Edward P. Howell Elkton. H6 was an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his wife, Janet a son, James R.

Jr. of Baltimore; three daughters, Cheryl O'Brien of New London, Robin Lynn Hall of Elkton and Loni Sue Salmons of Perryville; his parents, Willie R. and Wave Salmons of Mountain City, and six grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Hicks Home for Funerals, Bow and Stockton streets, Elkton, where friends may call at noon.

Burial will be in St. John's Methodist Cemetery, Charles-town. ROBERT G. STEELE, 56, of 1220 Janice Drive, Yorkshire, Newark, died Monday of heart failure in Christiana Hospital. Mr.

Steele, an electrical engineer at the Du Pont Co. for 28 years, retired in 1988. He received a bachelor's degree in 1957 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He was a member of Du Pont Country Club, where he was an avid golfer. He had volunteered at the LPGA McDonald's Classic for several years.

He coached girls softball in the 1970s. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Paty Steele; a son, B. Christopher of Bohemia, Long Island, N.Y.; three daughters, Susan Landau, Amy Steele and Barbara Steele, all of Newark; his mother, Gladys G. Steele of Nashville, two sisters, Betsy Gray of Mount Juliet, and Beverly Anderson of Nashville; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.

Thursday in Head of Christiana Cemetery, Newark. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Spicer-Mullikin Warwick Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice Suite 100, Ridgely Building, 3519 Silverside Road, Wilmington.

JOSEPH R. WELDIN, 69, of Centre Road, Elsmere, died Saturday of complications from cancer in Christiana Hospital, after becoming ill at home. Mr. Weldin, a security guard at Wilmington Hospital of Medical Center of Delaware and General Motors retired about 1984. Earlier, he had worked at New Castle County Correctional Institution, Prices Corner, and as a civil service employee at an Army Air Force base near New Castle in the 1940s.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of Bethany Baptist Church and a gradu He is survived by his mother, M. Gertrude DeStafney at home; two brothers, Joseph of Hockessin and James of Boxwood Road; and two sisters, Janice Iaconi of New London, and Sandra Carpenter of Hockessin. Services and burial will be private. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Cancer Society, New Castle. AMY M.

DILL, 79, of 4137 New Castle New Castle, died Sunday of congestive heart failure in St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Dill, a homemaker, was a charter member of United Pentecostal Church, Minquadale, and taught Sunday school for nearly 30 years. She was a member of New Castle Senior Citizens.

Her husband, Edward, died in 1969. She is survived by two sons, George L. and Robert and three daughters, Betty L. Jackson, Thelma M. Waltman and Shirley A.

Jones, all of New Castle; a brother, Bobby Taylor of Wilmington; two sisters, Mabel Cathell of New Castle and Sarah Ewell of Woodbine, eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Newark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight in Robert T. Jones Foard Funeral Home, 122 W.

Main Newark, where services will be at 8. JOHN D. DONAHOE, 77, of Wilmington, died Monday of cancer at home. Mr. Donahoe, a chemical technician at Du Pont Experimental Station, retired in 1976 after 30 years.

He was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church and Du Pont Country Club. He was an avid golfer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Malloy Donahoe; a son, the Rev.

Patrick of Etters, a daughter, Mary E. Mahon of Hockessin; a brother, P. Leslie of Chesapeake, and two grandsons. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday in St.

Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Cedar and South Clayton streets. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown roads. Burial will be in St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice Wilmington. JOHN J. FALKOWSKI 70, of 71 Hillside Road, Ashley, Richardson Park, died Sunday of congestive heart failure in St. Francis Hospital. Mr.

Falkowski, an electrician for more than 40 years, had worked for Penn Central and Am-trak railroads. He retired in 1981. He was a member of St. Hed-wig's Catholic Church, Polish Falcons Nest 20 and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theater.

His wife, Gertrude Mikesell Falkowski, died in 1987. He is survived by two sons, John J. Jr. of Heritage Funeral Notices FIORE In this city on June 22, 1991, Jeanne H. Fiore, wife of Anthony F.

Fiore, of 108 Richards Dr, Newport. Age 67 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at The MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone Mill-town Rds, on Wednesday June 26 at 11am. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7-9. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.

GUTHRIE Edward on June 21, 1991, age 68, husband of Lysbeth Cloud Guthrie of Wilmington, DE. Father of Dorothy Evans, Nancy Kener, Deborah Carlevato and William Guthrie. Grandfather of Nine. Brother of Harry Guthrie and Greta Forwood. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend his funeral service Tuesday (Today) at 2PM in the Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Rd, Va mile E.

of Rte 202, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Interment Elam Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1 to 2PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Delaware Hospice Suite 100, Clayton Bldg, 3515 Silverside Rd, Concord Plaza, Wilmington, DE 19810 or Charity of the Donors Choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by RIGBY OF CHADDS FORD FUNERAL HOME.

Associated Press MEXICO CITY Rufino Ta-mayo, the last of an extraordinary group of painters who defined modern Mexican art for the world, died Monday of pneumonia. He was 91. Mr. Tamayo was a prolific painter whose works spanned more than seven decades. His early paintings bear some of the trademarks shared by mural ists Diego Rivera, Jose Orozco and David Siqueiros.

Although Mr. Tamayo's work was decidedly less political than Rivera and Siqueiros, he is grouped with them as a creative force that defined 20th century Mexican painting for the world. LOUIS JOSEPH BLITHE, 71, of Sicklerville, N.J., formerly of Claymont, died Thursday of heart failure in Wilmington Hospital after becoming ill while visiting a friend. Mr. Blithe, a welder for 20 years at Westinghouse Lester, retired in 1984.

He attended Audubon (N.J.) High School in the late 1930s. He was an Army veteran, and he enjoyed golf. His wife, Wayne, died in 1979. He is survived by three sons, Jeff of Penns Grove, Kim Richard of Glassboro and Craig of Claymont; five daughters, Debbie Rappo of Deptford, Denise Rappo of Collins Lake, Karin Morengo of New Castle, Cathleen Blithe of Claymont and Jill Villari of Chicago; his mother, Molly Blithe of Sicklerville; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Mahaffey's Funeral Home, 11 E.

Kings Mount Ephraim. DONOVAN SERVICES: Services for Dorothy May Holden Donovan, 70, of Kent 384, Harrington, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Berry Funeral Home, Northwest Front Street, Milford, where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Bar-ratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.

Mrs. Donovan was found dead at home Sunday, state police said. Police called the death a homicide. The cause has not been released by the medical examiner. Mrs.

Donovan, a homemaker, was a member of Harrington Senior Center and Church of God in Milford. She enjoyed gardening and looking after animals. Her first husband, Wallace Holden, died in 1958. Her second husband, Ralph Donovan, died in 1987. She is survived by a son, Charles Holden of Harrington; two daughters, Brenda Alexander of Camden and Diana Rhinehardt of Marydel; two sisters, Mary Tin-ley and Edna Dearth, both of Milford; and seven grandchildren.

EDITH JESTER CIACH, 78, of 231 W. Reamer Bellemoor Heights, Richardson Park, died In Memoriam BROOKINS- Larry. Happy Birthday. I miss you so much. Your Friend, Brian BROOKINS -Larry.

Happy Birthday Baby. Sleep on and take your rest. We loved you but God loved you best. We miss you dearly. Mother, Aunt, Sisters, Brothers and Friend BRYAN Charles.

We iust want to say Happy Birthday to you today June 25tti, dear brother. We all love and miss you so very much. Anna Lee, Alice, Marie Marion. CLARK In loving memory of my Mother, Theresa C. Clark, who passed away 3 years ago today.

A dearer Mother never lived, No one more fond and true, Nor was a Mother ever loved More truly, Mom than you. Love, your son, Harry CLARK In loving memory of my mother, Theresa C. Clark who passed away 3 years ago today June 25th, 1988. There are so many times I pick up the phone, to call home and talk to you, but you can't answer the phone. I know you can hear my thoughts, because I feel you never really left us.

You will always be in our hearts, And we have never forgotten the beautiful memories of you which we all share with each other. We pray you are at rest and free from pain. Sadly missed and dearly loved Margie, Elwood Elwood Shannon and Trisha, GRIESHOP In loving memory of William Grieshop, who passed away one year ago June 25, 1990. Always loved and missed, From Dad, Sandy and Family GRIESHOP In loving memory of Bill who passed away 1 year ago today June 25, 1990. Sadly missed, the Weaver Family Gram.

PIERCE In loving memory of my Father, Frederick James Pierce who passed away one year ago, June 24th. You are missed very much. Your Son Frederick, Jr. WASHAM In memory of my grandmother, Rev. Mattie Washam on her birthday June.

25th. Sleep on dear Mom, take your rest. I love you, but God loves you best. Your grandson, Steven Card ot Thanks LIPPERT On behalf of myself and my children I wish to express my deeply felt appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown us in person and in cards received from our many friends since the death of my wife Vita. It has been very grievous but you have helped more than you know.

Sincerely, Leon M. Lippert SPARCO We the Family of Madeline Sparco would like to express our sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbors and to all others who shared their concern and kindness with us during the loss of our mother. A special thanks to the nurses of St. Francis Hospital, Homecare and also to Father Schelick for a beautiful mass. God bless you all.

The Sparco Family. Know when to sell high and buy low The stock pages The News Journal will keep you on top of the wisest investments TheNewsJournal For hom delivery call 324-2'0O Dowiatato out-ol-itate can toll free BCO-235-910O Mon.n Sm.pm Sal Su" 5m-l Saturday of a heart attack in Christiana Hospital, where she was a patient. Mrs. Ciach studied art with the late Wilmington artist Walter Stewart, co-illustrator of Mark Twain's "Life on the Mississippi," and Wilmington-born Reynolds Thomas, who was commissioned to paint portraits of the late Princess Grace of Monaco and the late Pope Paul VI. Her oils, water colors, acrylics, pen-and-ink drawings and pastels are in collections in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Formerly of the Centreville (Md.) area, Mrs. Ciach had been a secretary to the clerk of the court house there for 10 years. She moved to Delaware in 1961 and was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church and Community Action Program. She was past president of Women's Civic Association of Richardson Park. Her first husband, H.

Medford Porter, died in 1959. Her second husband, John S. Ciach, died in 1986. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Genevieve Boleslawski and Frances Quigley, both of Wilmington; a brother, Howard Jester of Sudlersville, three sisters, Pearl Cassidy of Upper Darby, Hazel Perkins of Eas-ton, and Mary Jarvis of Chestertown, six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Wednesday in Richardson Park United Methodist Church, Maryland and Matthes avenues, where friends may call after 10. Burial will be in Church Hill (Md.) Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Richardson Park United Methodist Church, Wilmington, or Church Hill United Methodist Church, Church Hill. J. FRANCIS DESTAFNEY, 63, of Yorklyn, died Sunday of cancer in Christiana Hospital, where he was a patient.

Mr. DeStafney had lived and worked on the family farm in Yorklyn. Funeral Notices ALLEGER In Valley Hospital, Palmer, Alaska on June 22nd, 1991. John Franklin (Gator) Alleger Jr. of 28 Chestnut Drive, Elkton, MD.

Husband of Vickl A. Alleger of Elkton. Father of Petty Officier John Franklin Alleger 3rd U.S. Navy stationed at the Pentagon, Washington, DC Theresa Lynn Schirling of Port Deposit, MD. Tina Helene Keller of Anchorage, Alaska, Jennifer Dawn Alleger of Elkton.

Also survived by 3 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 grandchildren. Age 47. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday afternoon June 27th in the Elkton United Methodist Church. Interment in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, MD. Friends may call at the GEE FUNERAL HOME, 259 E.

Main Street, Elkton, MD on Thursday morning after 10AM. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Cecil County Unit of the American Heart Association, co of Gee Funeral Home, 259 E. Main St, Elkton, MD. BAKER At her late residence on June 20, 1991, Virginia Lee C. Baker wife of H.

Franklin Baker of 2300 Riddle Ave, Wilmington, De and a summer residence of Lewes, DE. Age 75 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Wednesday evening June 26 at 8pm at the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church. Interment will be private. The family requests that flowers be omitted with contributions to be sent to the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, Kennett Pike.

Arrangements by SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES. BLACKWELL In this city on June 24, 1991, Allmond, husband of Adeline G. of 1414 N. Harrison Wilm. Age 77 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services on Thursday morning, June 27th at 11am from the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville, where friends may call 1 hour prior to service time. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. CURLETT On June 22, 1991, Linwood T. Curlett, Jr. husband of Helen A.

(Kowek) Curlett of 220 Hillview Avenue, Mayview Manor, New Castle. Age 74 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit R.C. Church, 12 Winder Road, Garfield Park on Tuesday morning, June 25, at 10:30. Interment in All Saints Cemetery.

If desired, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3519 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arrangements by the SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME. DAVOLL Ruth on June 23rd, 1991 of Wilming-ton, DE, formerly of Chadds Ford, PA. Wife of the late David P. Davoll.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service Saturday June 29, 1991 at 11AM in St. John's Episcopal Church, Concord Road, Concordville, PA. Interment private. Arrangements by RIGBY OF CHADDS FORD FUNERAL HOME. DEPUTY At her late residence on June 21, 1991, Dorothy wife of William J.

of 31 Waterloo Court, Quail Ridge, Hockessin, DE. Age 62. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services on Tuesday morning, June 25th at Ham from the McCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville. Interment will be in Chester Bethel Cemetery. There will be no viewing.

In lieu of flowers contributions to the Delaware Hospice, 3519 Silverside Wilm. 19810. OONAHOE In this city on June 24, 1991, John D. husband of Anne Malloy Donahoe, of Wilmington. Age 77 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attaned the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth C. Church, Clayton and Cedar Streets, on Thursday morning at 10:00. Interment will be in St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads, on Wednesday evening from 7 until 9. In lieu of flowers the family sujvwsis contributions to the Delaawre Hospice, 3519 Silverside Road, Suite 100 Ridgely Wilmington, DE 19810 Alleger, John Franklin "Gator" 47, of Elkton, June 21, Gee Funeral Home. Blackwell, Allmond, 77, of 1414 N. Harrison Wilmington, June 24, McCrery Funeral Home Blithe, Louis Joseph, 71, of Sicklerville, N.J., formerly ot Claymont, June 20, Mahaffay Funeral Home. Boldovici, John 80, of 889 S.

Little Creek Road, Dover, June 22, Trader Funeral Home. Ciach, Edith Jester, 78, of 231 W. Reamer Ave June 22, John F. Yasik Funeral Home. DeStafney, J.

Francis, 63, of Yorklyn, June 23, Chandler Funeral Home. Dill, Amy 79, of 4137 New Castle New Castle, June 23, Robert T. Jones Foard Funeral Home. Donahoe, John 77, of Wilmington, June 24, Mealey Funeral Home. Donovan, Dorothy May Holden, 70, of near Harrington, June 23, Berry Funeral Home.

Falkowski, John J. 70, of 71 Hillside Road, Ashley, June 23, John F. Yasik Funeral Home. Foraker, Roy "Skip" 45, of Kenton, June 24, Faries Funeral Home. Hunt, Pauline 75, of 218 Geddes Wilmington, June 22, McCrery Memorial Chapel.

McGraw, Edward 67, of 2800 Mill Creek Road, June 22, Doherty Funeral Home. McGregor, Dorothy 84, of Seaford, June 23, Short-Windsor-Disharoon Funeral Home. Muenter, Robert 52, of Oxford, June 22, Edward L. Collins Funeral Home. Nagy, Richard Emerl, 61, of 200 Kingsley Drive, Newark, June 21, Cremation Service of Delaware.

Richardson, Collette O'Connor, 80, of Forwood Manor, 1912 Marsh Road, June 19, McCrery Funeral Home. Salmons, James R. 56, of 5 White Oak Drive, Perryville, June 24, Hicks Home for Funerals. Samuels, Richard J.74, of 56 Union Penns-ville, N.J., June Laughrey Funeral Home. Shaffer, Nancy A 83, of Episcopal Church Home, formerly of Luther Towers and the Wilmington area, June 23, Doherty Funeral Home.

Staples, Christopher 6, of Seaford, June 22, Short Funeral Home. Steele, Robert 56, of 1220 Janice Drive, Yorkshire, Newark, June 24, Spicer-Mullikin Warwick Funeral Home. Sullivan, Catherine, 82, formerly of Newark, June 21, Robert T. Jones Foard Funeral Home. Sweet, Wallace 69, of Hillside House, June 21, McCrery Funeral Home.

Weldin, Joseph 69, of Center Road, Wilmington, June 22, Cremation Service of Delaware. Winkles, Bette 62, of Hockessin, June 22, Doherty Funeral Home. Williams, Earl W. 88. of 17 Oak Elsmere.

June 23, McCrery Funeral Home. BB GUN OWNER CHARGED: NEW CASTLE Swanwyck Gardens man was arrested Saturday after giving two 10-year-olds permission to shoot a BB gun in a field, county police said. Officers were called to a field between Edge Avenue and Interstate 295 Saturday afternoon and found the youngsters shooting the gun, said Patrolman Vincent G. Kowal, county police spokesman. Police said they took the children to the home of Thomas Herring, 36, in the 100 block Edge where Herring admitted allowing the youngsters to shoot the gun.

He also became disorderly while talking to the officers, Kowal said. Herring was charged with menacing and illegally dealing with a dangerous weapon. Ann Stewart and Eric Ruth ning. The students, ages 13-17, will ultimately work on a variety of projects, including reviewing and commenting on state Drug Abuse Coordinating Council grants and developing an advocacy group for young people on drug-related matters. Siberl Leigh and David, 606 Harrington Wilmington, June 23.

son. Spruance Rose and Edward, 401 Spruce Wilmington, June 23, daughter. Stevenson Rosia and Kellie, 316 Sunrise Circle, Rising Sun, June 23, son. Webb Beatrice and Charles, 290 Filbert Elsmere, June 23, son. CROZER-CHESTER, UPLAND, PA.

Chadwk Lisa and Jeff, 116 Holland Drive. Wilmington, June 3. son. Joseph Catherine and Anthony P. 2323 Carpenter Road, Valley Run, Wilmington, May 31, son.

Jung Mary and Vincent, 30 Queens Way, Brookbend, Newark. May 29 son Olivastro Theresa and Joseph 2605 North Gate Road, Channin, Wilmington, June 6. son. Samuels Octavia and Brian, 3512 Stone Place, Newark, jne 5, daughter. Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday in Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Mc-Kennans Church Road. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to American Heart Association, Wilmington, or Hagley Museum. RICHARD EMERI NAGY, 61, of 200 Kingsley Drive, Newark, died Friday of complications from multiple sclerosis in Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Elsmere, where he was a patient. Mr. Nagy, born in Detroit, had been a millwright at Ronson near Newark, until 1976.

He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Joanne two sons, Darryl of Bear, and Erick of Gainesville, two daughters, Doreen Moore of Wilmington, and Drena Nagy of Cookstown, N.J.; two brothers, Louis Jr. and Robert, both of Wilmington; and a grandson. Services and burial will be private.

Instead of flowers, the family Funeral Notices STEELE At Christiana Hospital on Monday, June 24, 1991, Robert G. Steele, husband of Patricia Paty Steele, of 1220 Janice Yorkshire, Newark. Age 56. Graveside services at Head of Christiana Cemetery on Thursday, June 27, at 10am. Friends may call on Wednesday evening at SPICER-MULLIKIN WARWICK FUNERAL HOME, 121 West Park Place, Newark, after 7pm.

Contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, Suite 100, Ridgely Blvd. 3519 Silverside Rd, Wilm, DE 19810. SULLIVAN On June 21, 1991, in Pittsburgh, PA, Katherine George Sullivan, formerly of Newark, DE. Age 82. Wife of the late William J.

Sullivan. Mother of Charles P. Sullivan of Long Island, NY and Elizabeth S. Skripps of Pittsburgh, PA. Sister of Rose Sacconey, Victoria Lusardl, Josephine Jackson, all of Newark; and Mary Rossi of Wilmington, DE.

Also survived by 7 grandchildren 7 greatgrandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10am in the Holy Angels RC Church, Newark, DE. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7-9pm in the ROBERT T. JONES AND FOARD FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Main Street, Newark, DE.

Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Newark. SYVY At his late residence on June 22, 1991, Nicholas Syvv, husband of Virginia L. Syvy of 104 Adair Rogers Manor, New Caslle. Age 77 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services at the Chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park on Wednesday morning, June 26th at Interment will be in the adjoining Memorial Park.

Friends may call at the Chapel Vihour prior to services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, 300 E. Basin New Castle, DE 19720 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside DE 19810. Arrangements by GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES. WELTY In this county on Friday, June 21, 1991, Clairbel Welty, age 76 years, formerly of 502 Grove Bellefonte.

Survived by 1 nephew 8. 1 niece. Relatives and friends are invited to the service at Calvary Episcopal Church, Lore Wood-side Aves, Hillcrest, this coming Wednesday morning at 10, and the committal in Gracelawn Memorial Park. You are also invited to call on her family at the church Wednesday morning after 9am. Contributions are suggested to the Calvary Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, Lore Woodside Aves, Hillcrest, Wilmington, DE 19809.

Service arrangements by the BEESON FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Bellevue. WHITCOMB In Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia on June 22, 1991. Newell E. (Chip) Whitcomb Jr. of 108 Christiana Meadows, Bear, DE.

Age 35 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday at 10AM at Limestone Presbyterian Church, 3201 Limestone Wilmington. Interment in Lower Brandywine Cemetery, Old Kennett Wilm. Friends may call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd. on Tuesday after 7PM.

WILLIAMS In this city on Sunday June 23, 1991, Earle W. Williams ot 17 Oak Avenue, Elsmere, husband of the late Marie M. Williams the late Helen M. William, age 88 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service on Thursday June 27 at 11 am.

in the McCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Kirkwood Highway Duncan Rd, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Greenhill Presbyterian Church, 3172 Ave Wilm, DE WRIGHT On June 22nd, 1991, at his residence Elbert J. Wright of 714 New London Rd, Newark, DE. Age 83.

Husband of Frances M. Wright of Newark. Father of Melvin D. of Newark and Raymond J. of New Castle, DE.

Brother of Vernon Wright of Federalsburg, MD, and Martha Robinson of New Castle, DE. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday June 25th at 1 lam in the ROBERT T. JONES AND FOARD FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Main Street, Newark, DE.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment in Newark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark co the funeral home. $45,000 'POT' CROP DESTROYED: BLACKBIRD Police destroyed a patch of marijuana plants valued at $45,000 after spotting the crop from aboard a state police helicopter Monday morning. The patch was spotted on a farm along New Castle County 45, four miles east of Blackbird, according to spokesman Cpl.

David L. Baylor. Police returned Monday afternoon with a game warden from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and harvested 66 plants standing up to 6 feet tall. The plants, which police said would have yielded 25-30 pounds of marijuana, were destroyed at the troop in Odessa. The search for the cultivator continues.

Police expect the aerial marijuana searches, conducted as part of a federal grant, to continue through the summer. Drug abuse training session set for teen group WILMINGTON The 45 student members of Lt. Governor Dale E. Wolfs Youth Against Substance Abuse council will participate in a special training program Wednesday in Wilmington. The session at the Wilmington Trust Co.

building seeks to prepare the students to participate in state drug abuse program plan JOYCE On June 22, 1991, Anna (Sturgis) Joyce wife of the late Harry C. Joyce of 1912 Marsh Road, formerly of West 30th Street, Wilmington. Age 92 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services at the SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, Wilmington Manor on Wednesday afternoon, June 26, at 1:00. Interment in Silverbrook Cemetery.

Friends may call at Spicer-Mullikin on Wednesday from Noon until service time. If desired contributions may be made to the Hanover Presbyterian Church, 18th St at Baynard Blvd. Wilm DE 19802. LARKIN In this city on June 21, 1991, Charles husband of Elinor V. White Larkin of 100 Odessa Avenue, Gwinhurst.

Age 84 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services on Wednesday morning June 26th at 11AM, from the MC CRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville, where friends may call 1 hour prior to service time. Interment will be in Siloam United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Siloam Methodist Church, Boothwyn PA. MITCHELL In Brandywine Convalescent Home on June 21, 1991, Mary Ellen Mitchell, age 41, formerly of 13 Catherine Middletown.

Mother of Kevin and Kenneth Mitchell. Daughter of Howard Black of Wilmington. Sister of Dorthesa Matthews of Wilmington, Mari Bratcher of Dover, Patricia Henderson of New Castle, Tyron Amos of Odessa, DE, and Jerome Amos of Philadelphia Grand-daughter of Elizabeth Owens of Wilmington. Funeral services will be held at CONGO FUNERAL HOME, 201 N. Gray Ave, on Saturday, June 29, at 10am.

Viewing 9-10. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Congo Funeral Home. MORRIS On June 22, 1991 in Pompano Beach, FL. Ruth Morris.

Age 89 years. Wife of the late Russell H. Morris. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2PM at the Head of Christiana Cemetery, Newark, DE. Arrangements by ROBERT T.

JONES FOARD FUNERAL HOME, Newark, DE. O'DONNELL In this city on June 21, 1991, Nellie (Lilly) ODonnell, wife of the late Joseph O'Don-nell, of 61 Belmont Ave, Richardson Park. Age 85 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at St. Matthew's R.C.

Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, on Wednesday June 26th at 10am. Friends may call at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone Milltown Rds, Tuesday evening from 7-9. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. RAYNOR In St.

Francis Hospital on June 21, 1991, Herman Raynor, age 73, of 2825 2nd St. Brother of Alma Sessoms, Hazel Raynor, Bernice Powell, and Clarence Raynor, all of Wilmington. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends Funeral servires win be held a CONGO FUNERAL HOME, 201 N. Gray Ave, on Thursday, June 27, at 1pm. Viewing ll-l.

Interment in Silver-brook Cemetery. TlliHirT CHRISTIANA Bolin Cheryl and William, 32 Upland Court, Breezewood, Newark, June 23. daughter. Deel Darlene and Manuel, 4002 N. Du Pont Highway, New Castle.

June 22, daughter. Digerness Marie and Michael, 24 Clark Deepwater, N.J., June 23, daughter. Grimes Veronica, 3300 N. Madison Wilmington, June 23, son. Gurris Joyce and Christopher, 5 Pine Court, Heather Woods, Newark, June 23, son.

Hogate Linda and Douglas, Salem, N.J., June 23. daughter. Mclntyre Runette and Kevin, 222 Landau Way, Christiana Meadows. Bear, June 23. son.

McLean Sherry, Newport, June 23, daughter. Mickens Renee, Wilmington, June 23, daughter. Rltcey Lisa and James, 2806 Normandy Court, Newark, June 23, son. Ryan Patricia, 118 Windward Court, Elkton, June 23, daughter..