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1 to 03 THE NEWS JOURNAL Sunday, February 14, 2010 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES George William Alexander Born February 10,1927 and left this February 10, 2010 in Wilmington. George was born to George and Alice Alexander, near Laurel MD. is survived by his wife, Hilda Alexander. George leaves behind 3 children, Dexter, Alan, and Mark, 4 granchildren and 1 great grandchild. A memorial service for the family will be held in the near future.

Condolences may be made by visiting: www.griecocares.com. Gebhart Funeral Home of Claymont. Annamarie Bertollo Mrs. Annamarie Bertollo, age 44, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2010 at her residence. Annamarie was born in Wilmington, DE on August 2, 1965 to James Cara and Theresa Capadonno Cara and had been a homemaker and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, riding her moped and was a true animal lover. Besides her parents, Annamarie is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Anthony J. Bertollo; sons, Anthony S. Bertollo and his Kristen Hills and Frank E. Bertollo and his Amanda Tartaglio; brothers, Jim Cara (Shenna) and Fred Cara; sister, Nikki Knight (Dustin); 2 grandchildren, Corrine Rose and Gia Marie; father-in-law, Paul J.

Bertollo; sisters-in-law, Maureen Cushing (Jack), Darlene Bunitsky (Gregory); and Laurie Noyes (Mike); and brother-in-law, Bertollo (Ruth). Annemarie was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Peggy Bertollo. A funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle where friends may visit after 5 pm. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19810. To sign guestbook, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 Gerald F. Curtin, Jr. Of Worton, MD, died on February 8, 2010, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, following a short illness. He was 87 years old.

He was born on May 22, 1922, in Ossining, NY, son of the late Gerald and Cletus Curtin. He was a graduate of Yale University, Class of 1943, and an honorary doctorate from the University of South Carolina, Aiken, in 1985. He retired from the DuPont Company as vice-president, of the Petrochemicals Division, in 1985 after 42 years of distinguished service. In 1985 he received the Distinguished Associate Award from the U.S. Department of Energy in recognition of his "exceptional contributions the Department of Energy's national security He was preceded in death sister, Catherine C.

Lowery. Mr. Curtin is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sybil S. Curtin, his children; Michael (Linda Rohsler) Curtin, Catherine (Timothy) Mundy, Anne (Jeffrey) Weeks, and Patricia Curtin, five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 15, at 11 am, in Christ IU Church, 25328 Lambs Meadow Worton, MD, 21678.

Interment in adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the United Way of Kent County, PO Box 594, Chestertown, MD, 21620. Arrangements by GALENA FUNERAL HOME OF STEPHEN L. SCHAECH, Galena, MD. galenafuneralhomeofsls.com.

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to 12 noon. Cecilia A. Drupieski 95, of Rockland Place, Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Foulk Manor North. Born in Wilmington, Cecilia was the daughter of the late Adam and Leokadia Manista. She was a sales associate at John Wanamaker for many years, retiring in 1977.

Cecilia was a lifelong member of St. Hedwig Church and a member of the Holy Rosary Society. Her husband of 55 years, John Drupieski, predeceased in 1993. She was also predeceased by her siblings, John Manista, Laskowski, Clemens Manista, Stanley Manista, Frances Szymanski and Agnes Denney. She will be dearly missed by her twin daughters, hanna Ambrose of Wilmington and Geraldine Mackey of Chadds Ford, PA; her sonin-law, William Mackey; her sisters, Florence Schneider, Helen Hnatowski and Elizabeth Long; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend thanks to the good people of Rockland Place, Bayada Nurses, Odyssey Health Care and Foulk Manor North for the kind and compassionate care they extended to Cecilia. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Hedwig Church, Linden and Harrison Streets, Wilmington, where friends are invited to visitation after 9:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Project Twin Spires Campaign, St. Hedwig Church, S. Harrison St; Wilmington, mealeyfuneralhomes.com Sally Anne Flynn Age 72, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Heartland Hospice House. Born in Philadelphia, Sally was the daughter of the late Edwin J. and Sara C.

(Danter) Grear. She was a homemaker. Her son, Michael Flynn, predeceased her. She is survived by her sister, Theresa Schwartz, of Glen Mills, her Ronald Fusco. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 16 12noon at Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown, PA.

Richard William Granger Age 58 of Claymont, DE died February 9, 2010. Richard was a graduate of Wilmington High School and attended the University of Delaware. He worked for Amtrak Railroad until he retired in March 2003. Richard was a quiet person who enjoyed the simple things in life; his cat, the outdoors, including sky diving in his years. He loved spending time with his family especially his mother, who was his best friend.

Richard is predeceased by his parents, Helen and Jack Granger, sisters Janet and June Granger. He survived by his sisters; Jacqueline Anemone (Ted), Linda List (Lance), Lois Derrickson; brothers, David (Doris), Paul (Donna), Scott Granger, and John (Lee Ann). He is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews, 17 great nieces and nephews and 2 great great nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 am on Friday February 19, 2010 at St Mary Magdalen Church Concord Pike and Rd. Burial will follow in St.

Patrick's Cemetery, Ashland, DE. Friends may call at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Sharpley on Friday, February 19 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Faithful Friends, 3 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804. Stephen A. Gike "Steve" After a rich life marked by achievements, adventures and great affection, Stephen A.

(Steve) Gike died peacefully on February 9, 2010. He was 85. Born in 1924 in Duryea, PA, Steve was the only son of Stephen and Steffie (Buchinski) Gike. He served and defended his country with pride and valor during World War II as a United States Marine from 1942-1945. During this time, he participated in the invasion Okinawa.

Upon his return, he enrolled at Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University). He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and played for the Drexel 1 football team. He graduated in 1950 with a in Commerce and Finance. Steve was married to Priscilla Hadley Gike from 1952, until her death in 1955. In 1958, he accepted a position with the Ludlow Jute Company in Calcutta, India.

During his tenure there, in addition to exploring India, he traveled extensively in the Far East, the Middle East, Indonesia and Europe. In 1960, while on a brief return visit to the U.S., he met Louise Langan. During his following leave from Calcutta in 1963, they were married and returned to Calcutta for four additional years. Their daughter, Margi, was born in 1964. Steve returned to the United States with his family in 1967, settling in Wilmington, Delaware, where he worked for Zallea Brothers, Inc.

He lived in Webster Farm in North Wilmington for 40 years. He pursued many hobbies as varied and diverse as aviation, gourmet cooking, drawing and painting and fine carpentry. Without question, Steve took the greatest joy in life from his family, most especially his remarkable marriage of 47 years. In 2007, Steve and Louise moved to Maris Grove retirement communiin Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he lived until his death. Steve is remembered by friends for his intellect, insights and tremendous sense of humor.

He will be remembered by his family as a loving and devoted husband, adoring father, proud father of Bob Watters and enthusiastic "Gramps" to Bobby. A lifelong Catholic, Steve was a man of deep and unwavering faith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Liftwood, Wilmington, ware, at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 15, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be private.

The family requests that friends and family kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Wilm, 19803 or The Ministry of Caring, 506 N. Church Wilm DE 19801. Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY chandlerfuneralhome.com In Memoriam GRZYBOWSKI MARK STANLEY Happy Valentine's Day Happy Birthday Stan I Miss You Love, Barbara THEODORE J. SIPE Loving You Then, Now, Forever! chandlerfuneralhome.com Joycie PLANNING YOUR ESTATE? Consider giving The Needy Family Fund, NEEDY a private, nonprofit effort run FAMILY by The News Journal that raises FUND money for those in need in our community.

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If you already receive public assistance, please contact the Division of State Services at (302) 255-9675. Otherwise, call the Salvation Army at (302) 472-0750. Funds are not disbursed by The News Journal. Death Notices Carol Mae Davis DaCosta Carol Mae (Braun) Davis DaCosta, 70, of New Castle, Delaware, entered the Kingdom of Heaven to be with her Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at Christiana Hospital, Newark. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on November 4, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Mabel Braun.

Carol had he been a sales associate at the Dress Barn in Prices Corner for over 8 years. She was a beautiful, loving, and caring mother, grandmother, wife, and sister. She was dearly loved by her family and many friends. Carol was a talented homemaker and cook and she delighted in shopping. She enjoyed vacationing in Dewey Beach with her family each year, and was a lover of animals especially cats and dogs.

Carol is survived by her husband of 6 years, Francis B. DaCosta; daughters, Dawn Szafranski, Karen Rispoli (Marcello), and Laura Jamison (Chris Weyant); sister Doris Folen; grandchildren, Jennifer Szafranski and Casey Jamison. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard B. Davis. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 18th at Our Lady of Fatima R.C.

Church, 801 N. DuPont New Castle. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont New Castle. Friends may call 6 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, February 17th at SPICERMULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME of Wilmington Manor, 1000 N.

Dupont New Castle and again on Thursday, February 18th from 10:15 to 11:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. To sign guest book, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 Aubrie Starr Davis Age 9 months, of Newark, DE, passed peacefully from this world to fly with the angels on February 7th 2010. Our little star was born on April 24, 2009. She was the first and only daughter of Crystal Davis and Nicholas Adams.

Aubrie showed a lifetime of love and laughter to all those who were lucky enough to have known her. Although her life was short lived, she will always be remembered as the happiest little munchkin on earth with her beautiful blue eyes and a smile that would fill your heart and soul with much joy. In addition to her parents, Aubrie will be dearly missed by her grandparents, Debra and Allen Morgen, and Linda and Dennis Adams; aunts and uncles, Lauren, Chris, Jeffrey, and Denny; cousins Alexis, Ervin, Kaleigh; great-grandparents, Olga Treziak, Margarete and Dixon Thompson, Barbara and George Davis, and Leonard Soderberg; great-great granddad Adelbert Thompson, and many more family and friends. You are invited to attend Aubrie's funeral on MonFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:30 am at the BEESON FUNERAL HOME of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE, where family will begin to receive guests at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at All Saint's Cemetery.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com. Marie Dobrosielski Rescheduled Service Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, starting at at St. Elizabeth Church, Cedar and S. Clayton Sts. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11am, with burial to follow at Cathedral Cemetery.

John F. Yasik Funeral Home 302-652-5114. Alexander, Claymont, Feb 10, 2010, Gebhart Funeral Home, Claymont Bernis, Ocean View, Feb 5, 2010, Melson Funeral Services Bertollo, Annamarie, New Castle, Feb 12, 2010, Spicer-Mullikin New Castle Curtin, Worton, MD, Feb 8, 2010, Galena Funeral Home, Galena DaCosta, New Castle, Feb 11, 2010, Spicer-Mullikin New Castle Davis, Newark, Feb 7, 2010, Beeson Memorial Services, Newark Dobrosielski, Wilmington, Feb 5, 2010, John F. Yasik Funeral Home Drupieski, Funeral Home, Wilmington, Wilmington Feb 10, 2010 Flynn, Newark, Feb 6, 2010, Mealey Funeral Home Gike, Stephen, Wilmington, Feb 9, 2010, Chandler Funeral Home, Concord Pike Granger, Claymont, Feb 9, 2010, Chandler Funeral Home, Concord Pike Hicklin, Kamal, Camden, Feb 3, 2010, Evan Smith Funeral Services Hill, Hockessin, Feb 7, 2010, Congo Funeral Home Hilmer, Wilmington, Feb 11, 2010, Doherty Funeral Home, Pike Creek Hostettler, Newark, Feb 11, 2010, Mealey Funeral Home Klosowski, Margaret, Milford, Feb 5, 2010, Rogers Funeral Home, Milford Kutner, Boynton Beach, FL, Jan 17, 2010, Harmony Grove Crematory, Salem, MA Lawson, Dagsboro, Feb 11, 2010, Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro Layton, Milford, Feb 12, 2010, Rogers Funeral Home, Milford Lum, Wilmington, Feb 7, 2010, Congo Funeral Home Malice, Northeast, Feb 11, 2010, Corleto-Latina Funeral Home Miller, William, Wilmington, Feb 10, 2010, Beeson Memorial Services, Wilmington Miller, William Dagsboro, Feb 12, 2010 Melson Funeral Services, Frankford Miles, Wilmington, Feb 7, 2010, Congo Funeral Home Olsen, New Castle, Feb 7, 2010, Spicer-Mullikin New Castle O'Neal, Mable, Laurel, Feb 8, 2010, Hannigan, Short Disharoon Reuschel, Newark, Feb 10, 2010, Beeson Funeral Home, Newark Roach, Donell, Lincoln, Feb 11, 2010, Rogers Funeral Ross-Smith, Wilmington, Feb 8, 2010, Clarence Johnson, Jr. Yeadon, PA Scott, Flint, MI, Feb 8, 2010, McCrery Funeral Home, Concord Pike Strassel.

Carmella, Milford, Feb 10, 2010, Hanningan, Short, Disharoon FH Spatz, Brandon, FL, Nov 13, 2009, Southern Funeral Care, Riverview FL Spence, Dolores, New Castle, Feb 10, 2010, Spicer-Mullikin FH Strong, Elkton, Feb 11, 2010, Hicks Home Funerals White, Wilmington, Feb 11, 2010, McCrery Funeral Home White, Lewes, Feb 2, 2010, House of Wright Mortuary Ziegenfuss, Hockessin, Feb 13, 2010, McCrery Funeral Home See detailed Obituary in Today's Edition Richard M. Hilmer Vivian J. Harrison Hill Age 88, wife of the late Joseph "Bootsie" N. Hill, was called home to be with God February 7, 2010, in Hockessin, DE, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Wilmington, Vivian retired from the former Delaware State Hospital after 20 years of service as a Ward Clerk.

After retiring she assisted her daughter and son-in-law in the family business at Congo Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Kelly, her father, Elbert Gaines; spouse, Arto Harrison son, Arto Harrison, and her grandson, Damon Houi. She leaves to cherish her precious memory, 4 devoted children, Judith Young, Cheris Congo (Sammy), Rev. Patricia Houi and Michael "Rasuwl" Stuart (Robin); grandchildren, Scott, Vetra, Ansahara, Arto and Artshannon Harrison, Janine Vivian Johnson, Thomas and Shannon Young, Kim Vivian Tucker (Tony), Ernest "Trippi" Congo (Lakeya), Dana, Dawn and Barry Houi, Shadeed Tymes, Tahmeena and Jai're Williams, Vivian and Mikyla Stuart, Naire Starks, and Titus and Angel O'Neal; a host of greatgrandchildren, many greatgrandchildren, one brother, Harmon R. Carey; 2 nieces, Kay Lacy and Janice "Vicki" Perry; 1 nephew, Harmon R.

Carey; a devoted Frances White; daughter Monica Harrison; 4 life-long friends, Ruth Cone, Vivian Reynolds, Catherine Temple, and Lucille Jones; a special friend who was like a daughter, Florence Dixon; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Celebration of Life Service will be 5 pm, Sunday, February 14, at Ezion Fair Baptist Church, 1400 Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; viewing, pm, only. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park. www.congofuneralhome.com 302-652-8887 The News Journal Worth Richard M. Hilmer, loving husband, father, brother and friend died on Thurs-" day, February 11, 2010.

He was 71. Born on October 9, 1938, Richard was the first of nine children born to Jacob and: Charlotte Hilmer of Brookfield, WI. He earned bachelor's degree in chemis-" try from Regis University in A 1960 and took a job with Allis Chalmers doing fuel cell research. In 1973, Richard earned his PhD in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and accepted a'2 position with DuPont as a research chemist, where he' worked diligently until January 1994. He then founded: dCode Software Tools, a selfrun computer programming and consulting firm, which he operated until 1999.

A Fourth Degree member and past Grand Knight of Bishop Hyle Council of the Knights of Columbus, Richard and his beloved wife, Katharine, were active members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Richard's survivors include his wife of 40 years, Katharine (Gallagher); their four children, Charlotte (Pe-' ter) Antal, John, Margaret and Amy; one grandchild, Walter Antal; four brothers, Robert, Russell, Roger and Randy; three sisters, Kathy Schultz, Kris Knudsen and Karol Brandt. He will be sorely missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.

Catherine of Siena Church, 2503 Centerville Road, Wilmington on Tuesday, February 16 at Family and friends may visit in the church from 10:00 Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make Richanations, in memory, Catherine of Siena Parish, 2503 Centerville Road, DE 19808. DOHERTY FUNERAL HOMES To offer online condolences, please visit www.dohertyfh.com 302-652-6811 Cremation Services -ofDelaware call 762-0334 Simple Economic Dignified.