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9: of of I I I I I I I I THE NEWS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1, 1999 OBITUARIES Roma K. (nee Lamborn) Bidwell Age 74, of Lincoln University, PA, died on Monday November 29, 1999 Home at the Elkton, Laurelwood, Nursing. ness. Mrs.

Bidwell was the widow of the late Arthur H. Bidwell who passed away on May 29, 1989. Born on October 13, 1925 in West Grove, PA she was the daughter of the late William K. and Silvia Jane Hastings Lamborn. She has resided in the Lincoln University area all her life.

She was a member of the Union Fire Company of Oxford, PA and a member of the Soroptimist Club of Oxford. Mrs. Lamborn was cafeteria manager at the Oxford Area High school, from September 1958 to June She is survived by 2 brothers, Fred A. Lamborn of Little Britain, PA and Frank S. Lamborn of Elkton, MD; and a sister, Vivian D.

Whiteside of Oxford, PA. Several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews also survive her. Her funeral service will be on Friday, December 3 at 11 a.m. TEN from THE FUNERAL HOME, 224 Penn Avenue, Oxford, PA. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10-11 a.m.

Interment will be in the Oxford Cemetery. Dorothy Bronson "Mom Dot" Age 65, died November 23, 1999 in Christiana Hospital. Beloved mother of Johnnie Seward, Percy Seward II, Velma Warner, Brenda Smith, Virgina Green, Katrina Boatwright Step son Corey Bronson; daughter of the late Rufus Edith Brown Allen. Loving grandmother of Gwenlyn, Marvis, Adrienne, Latrisha, Shaelann, Ericka, Bryant, Percy Ill, Charlee Gary. Also survived by 5 greatgrandchildren; 2 daughters-in-law, Diana Seward Robin Seward; son-in-law, Robert Boatwright; a devoted niece Viola Allen; other family friends.

She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday December 1 at Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church, 20 W. Lea Blvd, Wilmington. Viewing: 9-11 a.m.

Isaac Bernard Brooks Of Coleman Corner Worton, MD, age 79, died Nov. 26, 1999. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Christian Chapel of Love. Visitation: 2 hrs.

prior to funeral. Arr. by WALLEY FUNERAL SERVICE. Robert C. Combs, Jr.

Age 68, of Townsend, passed away Monday morning, November 29, 1999 at his son's home in New Castle. Mr. Combs was born December 10, 1930 in Harrisonburg, VA to Margaret A. (Layman) the late Robert C. Combs, Sr.

He later relocated to Delaware and worked as an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 313 for 43 years, retiring in 1993. He maintained his membership with Local 313, celebrating 49 years. His wife of 42 years, Mamie T. (Nepa) Combs passed away January 2, 1994.

He was also predeceased by his brother, James E. Combs (April 9, and his sister, Violet G. Evick (Dec. 13, 1986). Mr.

Combs is survived by his son daughter-in-law, Robert Ill Deborah Combs, with whom he was living; his daughters son-inlaw, Margaret Ann Larry Merchant of Liepsic Donna M. Harrington of Denver, CO; his mother, Margaret A. Combs of Garden CA and his sister, Linda Starbird, also of Garden Grove, CA. Also surviving are his 9 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the CHARLES P.

ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster Ave. (opp. Cathedral 658- 9095) on Saturday morning, December 4 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening, December 3 from p.m.

Eugene Aaron Cox 63, husband of Barbara Mullings Cox, died in a Charleston, SC hospital on November 28, 1999. Mr. Cox was born August 11, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of Archie Cox Hazel Clay Cox McGlasson. He was a retired training consultant with DuPont. He was a graduate of Oklahoma University.

Mr. Cox was a member and an Elder with Metro North Presbyterian Church. Memorial services will be held in Metro North Presbyterian Church, Saturday morning, December 4 at 11 a.m. Surviving are his wife of Hanauan, SC; his mother of Oklahoma City, OK; 2 sons, Danny Wayne Cox of Ladson, SC Jeffrey Cox of Charleston, SC; 1 daughter, Toni C. of Summerville, SC; 1 brother, C.

Leonard Cox of Yukon, OK; and 5 grandchildren. Marianne (Buzzy) Baldt Czaikowski Age 83, of Foulkside, died Tuesday November 30, 1999 in Forwood Manor. "She was a 50-year member of Hanover Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Czaikowski, graduated from the University of Delaware in 1936.

She retired from the Employee Relations Dept. at DuPont. She was a lifetime bowler and a member of the 600 Club. Her husband, John Czaikowski, died in 1984. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 4 at 10 a.m.

in the Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOME James Orsino Virginia Louise Richard E. Garvine William Anderson Henry TODAY'S OBITUARIES Abraham, F. Joan Biden, Frank H.

Bidwell, Roma K. Bronson, Dorothy Brooks, Isaac B. Combs, Robert C. Cox, Eugene A. Czaikowski, Marianne B.

Diverall, Virginia L. Dobrick, Erma I. Falcone, Nancy M. Frankosky, Michael S. Freet, Robert W.

Fuhrer, Geraldine A. Garvine, Richard E. Guyer, Francis J. Haldas, Minnie Halloran, Jeanne D. Henry, William A.

Jackson, Lewis A. Katzmann, Henry F. Landau, Kenneth J. Lemke, Frances C. Lloyd, Frank G.

Merrili, Willie Anna Nichols, Mary L. Orsino, James Reed, Parthenia Rupert, Garrison J. Samluk, Matilda D. Smeltzer, Doris J. Smith, Lucille M.

Spence, Hugh L. Stein, Danny R. Townsley, Robert G. Wilkerson, Elwood F. Williams, Agnes M.

Wilson, William E. Windsor, William 1 T. Worth, William O. F. Joan Abraham Of Dover, DE, age 83, died Friday November 19, 1999 at Silver Lake Nursing Center, Dover.

Services: 1 p.m. Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, State Water Dover. Frank H. Biden Age 81, of Brandywine Hundred and Rehoboth Beach, died Sunday November 28, 1999 at Christiana Hospital. Mr.

Biden was a retired car salesman from Colonial Chevrolet. He enjoyed fishing and gardening and was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in Lewes, DE and a volunteer at the A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital. He loved his home in Rehoboth.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Evelyn Kirk Biden; 1 son, Jeffrey G. of Wilmington; 2 step children by his second wife, the late Virginia Biden; Virginia Vogel and Ronald Graff; 1. brother, Joseph R. Biden, Sr. of Wilmington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 2 in St. Joseph's on the Brandywine R.C. Church, 10 Old Greenville. Burial will private and there will be no visitation.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions can be made to the Lewes Meals on Wheels, Rt. 9, Box 135, Lewes, DE 19958. Arrangements by the MCCRERY FUNERAL HOME In Memoriam BARBA, DELLOSO Happy 34th birthday Nicky. The love and happiness you gave US will always keep you near. Miss you more than words can say.

Mom, Michael, Gram, Phyl, Rita, Louis, Jessica, Don, Vinnie, Jill BRADY, ELSIE R. Happy Birthday Mommie today is your birthday and all I have to say is even though it's been 16 years you're missed each and everyday. No one can ever take your place. No one could ever care. The way you made us feel inside, that lose is hard to bear.

Through Jesus Christ now I've been blessed with a special child of my own. All the love and care he shows gives me strength I feel I'm not alone. An empty place no one can fill. We miss you Mommie and always will. Love, Shell, grandson Skip and your Family HOWELL, THOMAS E.

In memory of Tom who passed away 5 years ago today, Dec 1, 1994. There's a very special someone whom hold so very dear. And though he's not beside me love and memory keep him near. And this very special someone is surely going to stay, Within my heart forever, just as he is today. miss you so.

Wife, Catherine ZICKGRAF, JIMMY In loving memories of our son Jimmy. 5 years have passed since you were called home with God. I love you and miss you and wish you were still here with me, but we will meet again, Son. Until then, you will be with me at all times. Love Mom, Pop, brother Richard, sister Patty, nieces and nephews Card of Thanks BENSON, Anna F.

I want to thank all the friends and relatives of myself and her daughter, Beulah Ward for their kindness during her passing and all their kind gestures since. We certainly will miss her but we do appreciate all the sympathy you've extended to us. Sincerely, Arthur S. Benson Beulah E. Ward GARDNER We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, love, support, your generous contributions and any act of kindness during Mac's illness and his death.

We are deeply touched. Love and thank you. The Gardner family. GOOD-THOMPSON BARBARA A. Death will never separate us because our love is great.

Our loss is tremendous but our gain is glorious. Thank you to the professional, caring services of the Congo Funeral Home, to the entire membership of the Iron Hill Church of God, Newark, where Bishop, Dr Lun E. Thompson is pastor. We appreciate the warm, kind embrace of family friends that came to say good-bye to our mother. To all of our friends who sent kind cards, please know we thank you.

Lovingly submitted, The children of Barbara A. Good- Thompson To Our Readers The News Journal Company offers eight lines of an Obituary free of charge for the first insertion. Families who wish to present additional information may do so at a nominal fee. For further information, and to place an Obituary, please consult your funeral director. Anson Diverall Virginia Louise Anson Diverall, 90, of Shipley Manor, Wilmington, DE, formerly, of Hillside Carrcroft, on Tuesday November 23, 1999.

Mrs. Diverall had been a homemaker and was a member of the Episcopal Church of Ss. Andrew Matthew. Her husband, Oscar Wenborne Diverall, died in 1996. She is survived by her sister, Jean Anson Cooke of Grand Island, NY.

Services and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of Ss. Andrew Matthew, 719 Shipley Wilmington, DE 19801. Arr. by HOMES.

SPICE FUNERAL For 24-hr. funeral info, 368-3262. Erma I. Dobrick Age 93, formerly of New Castle, DE, died Sunday November 28, 1999 at the home of her daughter, Bernice "Stumpy" Moore in Elkton, MD. Mrs.

Dobrick was a member of the Wilmington Turners Club, the Newark Versatile Homemakers and St. James Episcopal Church. She attended Union Hospital Adult Day Care in Elkton. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Gropp of Hockessin, DE, Bernice "Stumpy" Moore of Elkton, MD and Patricia Shields of Santa Clara, CA; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandRelatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, December 1 at 11:45 a.m. at the Chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, where friends may call after 11 a.m.

Burial will be in the adjoining memorial park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Union Hospital Day Care, 206 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Arrangements by the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME Pike Creek Nancy Mary Falcone Of Bethany Beach, DE, age 79, died Sunday November 28, 1999, formerly of Washington, DC. Survived by 2 sisters, Carmela Salvatorel of Silver Spring, MD and Michelina Falcone of Bethany Beach, DE. Services burial will be private.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Casa San Francisco, P.O. Box 38, Milton, DE 19968. Arrangements by PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORIUM, Clarksville Chapel, Rt. 26 17, Clarksville, DE 19970. Michael S.

Frankosky Of Hockessin, age 59, died on Friday November 26, 1999. pie was originally from Wyoming, and after graduating from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, PA and receiving a Ph.D. from Penn State University, moved to Delaware where he worked for the DuPont Company in product development until his retirement in 1996. He was an avid whitewater kayaker, runner and photographer, and a member of the Wilmington Trail Club. His avocation since retirement was computer enhanced photography, especially of his grandchildren.

is survived by his present wife, Sharron Laas; his son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Renee Frankosky of Landenberg, PA; his son, Kevin Frankosky of Wilmington; 2 grandchildren, Zachary and of Landenberg; a brother, John Frankosky of East Brunswick, NJ; and a sister, Betty Stepulis of Pine City, NY. There will be a gathering for remembrance and celebration of his life from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 4 at the Landenberg home of his son, Jack. Friends and family may contact CHANDLER'S FUNERAL HOME, at 302-478-7100 for the address and directions, if needed. Memorial contributions made to West Virginia Rivers Coalition, 801 N.

Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241. Robert W. Freet Of Trainer, PA, age 72, died Mon. Service: 11 a.m. Fri.

at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, Aston. Call hr: 7-9 pm Thurs. am Fri. at WILLIAM S.

BLEYLER FUNERAL HOME, Upland, PA. Geraldine Alcesta Fuhrer Age 84, of Berwyn, PA, died on November 29, 1999 at Christiana Hospital. Originally from South Renovo, PA, Mrs. Fuhrer was a long time resident of Trinity House in Berwyn, PA. She was a very active member of Berwyn United Methodist Church.

She also enjoyed Embroidery. Wife of the late Frank Fuhrer, Geraldine is survived by 1 sister, Myra Robertson of Newark, DE; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Geraldine's life will be held on Thursday, December 2 at 11 a.m. BEESON MEMORIAL SERVICES OF CHRISTIANA-ELKTON, Rt. 40, Fox Run, where friends and family may call after 10:30 a.m.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Geraldine's memory may be made to the Berwyn United Methodist Church, 140 Waterloo Avenue, Berwyn, PA 19312. Age 72, died on November 27, 1999 at his home in Wilmington, DE. Mr. Garvine graduated from Duke University in 1951 with a degree in business administration.

He worked for Delmarva Power Light for over 30 years. He was also the co of DIC-MAC, Inc. He was past-president of the Softball Umpires Association, a PHCC Association of member of IAABO, a pmember of ber of ASHRAE and a former member of Grace Methodist Church. Mr. Garvine is survived by his wife, Charlotte 3 sons, Richard Jr.

of Miami, FL, F. and William both of Wilmington, DE; 2 daughters, Susan G. Laager of Chester Springs, PA and Laura Ann Garvine of Middletown, DE; and 4 grandchildren, Andrea, Eric, Brian Robert. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.

Francis J. "Iggy" Guyer Age 57, of Wilmington, died Tuesday at home. Mr. Guyer was a machinist for Delsteel in WilmingHe being with his family, ton, retiring, in 1990 after 23 years. traveling and Notre Dame Football.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol E. Guyer; 1 daughter, Vicki L. Wilkinson of Wilmington; 2 sons, John Guyer of and Scott Guyer of New Castle; 3 brothers, Lawrence of New Castle, Richard of Havclock, NC and Thomas of Dover; and 5 grandsons. He was preceded in death by his brother, James and 2 sisters, Barbara and Janice. A celebration of his life will be offered on Friday, December 3 at 1 p.m.

from the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Kirkwood Highway (Rt. 2 East) and Duncan Road, where friends may, call after 12 noon. Interment will be in Silverbrook Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Mt. Salem United Methodist Church, Wilmington, DE 19806 or Delaware Hospice, Wilmington, DE 19810.

Minnie Haldas Matriarch of the Haldas family, passed away on November 29, 1999 after a short illness. Born on the island of Cephalonia in Greece on March 16, 1910, she came to the United States as a young girl with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chilimidos. met and married Robert Haldas, one of the founders of Haldas Brothers on King Street.

Together they raised 3 generations of children that loved, honored and respected them. She is survived by her children, Evelyn Govatos, Daniel Haldas, her twin sons, Nicholas and Harry Haldas, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, her brother, Jerry Chilimidos and sisters, Mary Pappas and Stella Markatos, all of Wilmington. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 1 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Street where friends may call at 10 a.m.

Burial will be held in Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 808 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. Jeanne D. Halloran Age 78, of Wilmington, died at Christiana Hospital on Sunday, November 28 after a long illness.

Mrs. Halloran was a supervisor for Bell Telephone for 42 years before her retirement in 1988. She was a member of Christ Our King Church, the Bell Atlantic Pioneers, and the Delaware Humane Society. Her husband of 50 years, Frank died in 1992. Mrs.

Halloran is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Frank Conaway, with whom she lived; 2 sisters, Alma Stout and Mariam Denman, both of Wilmington; 3 grandchildren, Conaway, Tim A. Conaway and Michelle C. Mash; and 2 great grandchildren, Alexandra Rose and Marissa Claire Mash. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December at 10 a.m. at Christ Our King Church, 28th Madison Wilmington.

Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to the Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Professional Service Together With A Warm Family Atmosphere Call or Visit Anytime CORLETO LATINA FUNERAL HOME.

INC. 652-6642 Gee Funeral Home ELKTON, MARYLAND Licensed in Maryland Delaware Serving All Faiths Traditional Cremation Services Of 225 N. Hermitage, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, he was born in Columbus, OH on April 17, 1908. He graduated from the Episcopal i Academy in Overbrook, PA in 1926 and from the University of Virginia in 1930. He worked as a tax specialist in the Legal Department of the DuPont Company in Wilmington, DE for approximately at 40 years.

He retired to live the Ocean Reef Club near Key Largo, FL. He was a member of the Ocean Reef Club and the Card Sound Golf Club in Florida, the Wilmington Country Club and Vicmead Hunt Club in Wilmington. He was a Vestryman of Trinity Episcopal Church in Wilmington, DE during World War Il and until 1950. He was also the last president of the Board of Trustees of the New Castle County Workhouse in Delaware and turned over its keys to then Governor Caleb Boggs for the establishment of the State Correctional Institution in July, 1956. He is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Lyne of Brookline, MA and Betsy Caldwell of Lookout Mountain, TN; 4, grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 4th at the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church cemetery at 11 a.m. in Wilmington, DE with Reverend Rodney Welles officiating. Contributions may be made to The Ocean Reef Medical Center Foundation, 30 Ocean Reef Drive, Key Largo, FL 33037 or a charity of your choice. Lewis A. "Lew" Jackson Age 72, owner of Lew's Bar, Wilmington, DE, passed away on Friday November 26, 1999.

Survived by daughters, Diane Smith of Terry of Chester, Ruth BenRestin, Marta, Lu Den Pottsson of Sharon Hill, PA; son, Lewis William Hartshorn of Claymont, DE; 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and dear friend, Anne Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Thursday evening, December 2 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Washington St. Lea Wilmington, DE.

Funeral service will be held Friday, December 3 at 11 a.m. in Honeycomb U.A.M.E. Church, Barren Rd. Van Leer Lima, PA. Viewing is at the church from 9- 11 a.m.

Interment will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park, West Goshen, PA. Arrangements by THOMAS F. WILSON FUNERAL HOME, Media, PA. Linda M. Townsend, Supervisor Henry F.

Katzmann Age 86, of Denton, MD, died Tuesday. Arrangements by MOORE FUNERAL HOME in Denton, MD. Kenneth John Landau Of Elkton, MD, age 77, died Friday November 26, 1999 Union Hospital, Elkton. Funeral services are private with interment in All Saints Cemetery. Arr.

by HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS, Elkton. Frances C. Lemke Age 90, formerly of Newark, DE, died Monday November 29, 1999 at the Methodist Country House, her home since 1993. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, Mrs. Lemke was a 1931 graduate of New York State Teachers College (now called University at Albany, State University of New York) with a B.A.

in education. was teacher the Schoharie, NY Board of Education before her 1939 marriage to Charles H. Lemke. Mrs. Lemke was a member of the P.E.O.

Sisterhood, Chapter I in Delaware, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, AR in New York (where she also served as Past President), the Newark United Methodist Church and its Womens' Association. She was a charter member of the Heritage Circle at the University at Albany and served as Past President of the Parent Education group of North Junior High School in Niagara Falls. In addition to her husband, Charles, she is survived by her son, James C. Lemke of Niagara Falls; her daughter, Mary L.

Waters of Roanoke, VA; and 6 grandchildren. memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 3 at the Danby Chapel of the Methodist Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to: Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611- 1676.

Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOMES Frank G. Lloyd Age 53, of Bethany Beach, DE, died November 30, 1999. Services: 1 p.m. Fri. from the Bethany Chapel of MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES, West Ocean View.

Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Thursday at funeral home. Willie Anna Merrill Of Pocomoke, MD, age 72, died November 28, 1999 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at U.M.

Church, Pocomoke. Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Mary Lenora Nichols Of Georgetown, DE, age 28, died November 25, 1999. Services: 1 p.m.

Sat. at Jesus is Lord Church of Deliverance, Georgetown. Visitation: 1 hr. prior at church. Interment: Federal Hill Cemetery.

Burial Information "PITTS, WILLIAM C. age 76; former address, 126 Spruceglenn Dr, Newark. Date of Death, November 27, 1999. Any relatives or the Division of Social 4414 to friends are requested to immediately, contact claim the remains." James Orsino, 93, of Elmwood, Newark, DE, died on Sunday November 28, 1999. Mr.

Orsino had been a mechanic for Republic Aviation in Long Island, NY, retiring in 1955 after 21 years. He was a member of Newark Senjor. Center Christiana and, Mall. enjoyed walking at Mr. Orsino's wife, Angela C.

DeBetta Orsino, died in 1985. He is survived by his daughter, Christine M. Orsino Kosiewicz of Newark; and a sister, Lena "Tootsie" Carlson of Long Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Friday, December 3rd at Holy Family R.C. Church, E.

Chestnuends Gender Rds. may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 2nd at SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL 121 West Park Place, Newark. Interment in All Saints Wilmington, DE. In lieu Cemeteers, contributions may be made to Holy Family R.C.

Church, 15 Gender Newark, DE 19713. For 24-hr. funeral info, 368-3262. Parthenia Reed (Thenia) Age 68, died Nov. 29 at home.

Wife of the late James B. Reed, Sr. Loving mother of Naomi Frye, Jay Len Reed, Charlitta Reed Addie Gregory; stepmother of Beatrice, JoAnn, Mary, Norris, Alvin the late James Reed, Jr. Sister Mary, Leocha, Maxine, Alfonso, Curtis, Devon the late Charles Hairston. 8 grandchildren, many step grandchildren, other family friends.

Funeral 12 Fri. Dec. 3 at CONGO FUNERAL' HOME, 201 N. Gray viewing 10-12. Burial Gracelawn Memorial Park.

Garrison J. Rupert Age 66, of Wilmington, DE, passed away at his home on Satur- day, November 27th. Mr. Rupert worked electrician with the Local I.B.E.W. for 35 years.

He served in the United States Army, during the 1950's. He was a social member of the Brandywine Club in Claymont, DE. Mr. Rupert is survived by his wife of 30 years, Betty Harada Rupert. He is also survived by his son, Captain Gregory J.

Rupert of San Antonio, TX; daughter Mary McDevitt of Shillington, PA; step-son, George C. Baker of Wilmington, DE; step-daughter, Janice McClafferty of Wilmington, DE; a sister, Katherine Sudduth of Rising Sun, MD; sister-in-law, Gail Honey of Wilmington, DE; and 9 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 3 at the GEBHART FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. In memory of Mr.

Rupert, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, 1096 Old Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19713. GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY Matilda Del Grosso Samluk Age 77 years, lost her battle with ovarian cancer and died at her home on Tuesday November 30, 1999. She was a lifetime member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and its organist for 59 years. For her dedication to the church, Mrs.

Samluk was honored as St. Anthony's Parish "Woman of the Year" in 1987. Graduating from Wilmington High School in 1940, Mrs. Samluk is credited for composing her class song, as well as other compositions. Until recently, she had been an active member of her class reunion committee, something she enjoyed very much.

Mrs. Samluk was a member of the American Guild of Organists and a frequent guest organist at other parishes. She was also certified to teach piano, and she did for many years. Her music career spans many years of prestigious studies, awards and certifications. Some of her former students have become concert artists.

Mrs. Samluk us, is survived by her husband of years, Jesse W. Samluk; her daughter, Rosanne Brandau; and son, John J. Samluk. Surviving grandchildren are Jessica Kilmon, Marissa, Christina and Jesse P.

Samluk. Visitation will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th DuPont Wilmington on Thursday, December 2 from 6-9 p.m. and on Friday, December 3 from 11-12 noon proceeding the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Interment will be at Cathedral Cemetery, Lancaster Wilmington, DE.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Rudy Rubini Childrens' Music Foundation at 313 Stoneham Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707. Arrangements by YASIK FUNERAL HOME STANLEY S. YASIK, INC. Newark, DE Doris J. Smeltzer Age 76, of Dunlinden Acres, died Monday November 29, 1999 in the Christiana Hospital, Newark.

Mrs. Smeltzer was an Office Clerk for Markets in the 50's and early 60's. Her husband, Max died in January of 1999. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and James Spriggle of Laurel, MD; her granddaughter, Christina Parater; her great granddaughters, Bailey and Alexandra Parater; and her sister, Peggy Davidson of Newark. Services will be Thursday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m.

in the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Kirkwood Highway Duncan Road, where friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Contributions may be made to vour favorite charitv..