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www.delawareonline.com Sunday, June 5, 201 1 THE NEWS JOURNAL B7 OBITUARIES Kay E.Pitts Kay E. Pitts (nee Guthrie) of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away May 31, 2011. Survived by sons, Craig E. of Lynchburg, VA and Keith E. of San Francisco, CA; daughter, Kendra E.

Lockamy of Durham, NC; sister, DJ Guthrie Carter of Newark, DE and 5 grandchildren. Services will be held at 9. Iclt61 dctt NATIONAL CREMATION BURIAL SOCIETY is in charge of arrangements Mildred C. Willing Mildred May Campbell Willing, age 94, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living, Wilmington, DE where she had resided for the past 5 years. Mildred was the daughter of the late Harvey E.

and Agnes P. Campbell of Elsmere, DE. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alfred Willing; her brothers, Harvey E. Campbell Jr. and Frank D.

Campbell. Beloved mother to her children, Sandra W. Anderson and her husband Kirk of Wilmington, DE; Cheryl W. McCourt and her husband Les of Newark, DE and Robert A. Willing and his wife Jeri of Phoenix, AZ; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Kimberly and Matthew Anderson, Wendy Rutter and her husband Brian; Colleen Sadak and her husband John and Michael Robert Willing and her greatgrandchildren, Dewey and Kenneth Elmer Mitchell Age 85, of Lewes, DE, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Lewes, DE, on December 21, 1925, son of the late Elmer O. Mitchell and Elizabeth (Blizzard) Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Bailey) Mitchell, of Lewes, DE; three daughters: Linda Larrimore and her husband Joseph of Lewes, DE, Gail Merz and her husband Gary of Lewes, DE and Laurie Houston of The Colony, TX; and one sister Doris Lehman of Milton, DE. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, June 7, at 11 am, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Second Market Streets, Lewes, DE.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Beebe School of Nursing Scholarship Fund, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 28467 DuPont Suite 6, Millsboro, DE 19966. Arrangements handled by PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORIUM, Lewes. Please visit Mr. Mitchell's Life Memorial at www.parsell funeralhomes.com to sign the online guest registry Mary E.

Mutter Mrs. Mary E. Mutter, age 82, of Bear, DE, and formerly of Bristol, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at her residence. Born on September 14, 1928, in Bristol, VA, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas B. Venable and Mamie C.

Hudson Venable. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Buel A. Mutter, who died in 2003. She is survived by her daughters, Paula Reynolds, and husband, David and Carol Cloud, and husband, Jeff; sons, John Leonard, and wife Marilyn, Ralph Leonard, and wife, Linda, and Phillip Leonard, and wife, Linda; brother, William Venable; 17 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, June 8, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N.

DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where friends and family may call from 10 until 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1842 Otts Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19702. To sign guest register, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY Doris Quattro Died peacefully Thursday morning, June 2, 2011, in the Delaware Hospital, for the Chonically 111.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth RC Church, Oak and Clayton Wilmington on Monday, June 6th at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the church from 10-11 am, on Monday morning. Interment in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington. Instead of flowers please make donations to the American Diabetes 100 West 10th Suite 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801.

KRIENEN-GRIFFITH www.Delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614 Joseph M. Romanek Joseph Matthew Romanek, age 66, of Elkton, MD, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011. Born in Elkton on March 19, 1945, Mr. Romanek was the son of Lena Sacconey Romanek, Elkton, and the late James J. Romanek.

He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Romanek and his wife owned and operated Lena's Steak and Sub Shop in Elkton for more than 30 years. He was a member of American Legion Cecil Post 15, Elkton, for 44 years.

An avid carver, he loved to read and paint. He also enjoyed playing poker. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 41 years, Melba I. Romanek; sons, Matthew Romanek and wife, Sher-yl, Federal Way, WA, and James Sexton and wife, Cindy, Bear, DE; granddaughters, Megan Racey and Ashley Racey; greatgrandchildren, Brenden Lake and Jolene Racey; siblings, Jim Romanek and wife, Fran, Joyce Romanek, Joan Hall and Jean Bromell and husband, John, all of Elkton, MD; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 11 am, Tuesday, June 7, at HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS, 103 W.

Stockton Elkton, MD. Visitation will be held from 6-9 pm, Monday, June 6, at the funeral home. Interment in Union Cemetery, Union, MD, will be private. Flowers are welcome; however, contributions may be made to Meeting Ground, P.O. Box 808, Elkton, MD 21922.

hickshomeforfunerals.com Norma H. Snyder Memorial Services Norma went to the Lord on May 5, 2011. We are very saddened to lose our dearest mother, friend and sanctuary for our love. We invite you to join us for Norma's Services, 1 pm, Sunday, June 12, at the Brandywine Valley Funeral Care, (Beesons) 412 Philadelphia Pike, DE. Mary Ann Summers Age 67, passed away on June 1, 2011, after a long battle with melanoma.

She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mary Ann was loved by many whose hearts she touched with her kindness, smile, generous spirit and love. Mary Ann was a graduate of Millersville University and the University of Delaware where she earned her MS degree in Education. She taught in the Brandywine School District for 11 years. She will be missed by her family, relatives and the many friends she made through her volunteer work at St.

Paul's United Methodist Church, American Association of University Women and the Hagley Museum. Additionally, she will be missed by members of her garden, craft, painting, bridge and book reading groups. Mary Ann's neighbors will also miss viewing her beautiful garden which she cared for with passion and love. She is survived by her husband, John Summers; daughter, Barbara Evert and husband Devin and her grandson, Sawyer. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11 am on Monday, June 6, at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, 1314 Foulk Road, Wilmington, where friends are invited to call after 10 am.

A private burial will take place in Upper Octora-ra Cemetery in Parkesburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Mary Ann's memory to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way 205, New Castle, DE 19720-1633. Online condolences please visit: www.mccreryandharra.com 302-478-2204 Jean Marie Watson Jean Marie Watson, age 87, died on June 3, 2011 at Foulk Manor South, Wilmington, DE. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Hughes Watson. She is survived by a son, Charles Todd Watson and daughter-in-law, Sandy of Monro-eville, PA; daughter, Ann M.

Durham and her partner, Edward E. Soucy of Bear, DE; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 1407 Foulk Road, Suite 200, Wilmington, DE 19803 or the Multiple Sclerosis National Society, Delaware Chapter, 2 Mill Road, Suite DE 19806. For online condolences, please visit CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY www.chandlerfuneralhome.

com (302) 478-7100 The Newsjournal www.dalawmraonllna.com Family Fund, a private, nonprofit by The News Journal that raises those in need in our community. Terence "Terry" Gerard Johnson Age 52, of Wilmington, DE, entered into the glorious presence of the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2011, surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with brain cancer. Born to the late George and Jeanne Loughery Johnson in Wilmington, DE, he resided in N. Wilmington for the past 11 years, previously residing in City of Wilmington. Terry graduated from Salesianum School in 1977.

He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps the same year, as a non-commissioned officer, where he was awarded the "Good Conduct Medal" and the "Rifle Expert and was honorably discharged in 1980 as an E-5. He always loved spending time with his brothers and sisters at the Wilmington Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter for the past 32 years. He would always lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Anyone who knew him knew he had a deep love for the Lord, his brothers, sisters and faithful friends from E-Bible Fellowship. It was the Word of God and the love of his family that strengthened him daily.

He was a member of the International Assn. of Firefighters (IAFF), Local 1590 Firefighters Union. Terry was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Jeanne and Geraldine Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Allison J. Marra Johnson; 7 children, Ales-sandra of New York City, Alex, Gabrielle, Courtney, Anthony, Danny and Dominic Johnson all at home; 5 sisters, Gael Deldeo, Mary Johnson, Patricia Clarke, Margaret Johnson and Rebecca McCutcheon, also numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held Monday, June 6, pm and Tuesday, June 7, am, at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Garnet Valley, PA followed by services on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 10:30 am at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Garnet Valley, PA. Internment, Tuesday at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Terry's memory may be made to the Terry Johnson Children's Fund, WSFS Bank, 1712 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome. com Dorothy; S. "Dot" King Age 94, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011. Funeral services will be held 2 pm on Wednesday, June 8 at Daniels Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad Street in Middletown, where a visitation will be held from 1-2 pm.

Interment will follow in Townsend Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201-0001. Arrangements by DANIELS HUTCHISON FUNERAL HOME LLC, Middletown, DE Online condolences may be sent to www.daniels-hutchison.com 302-378-3410 Helen Elizabeth Lank Age 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Wednesday, June 1,2011. Born in Wilmington, DE, Helen was the daughter of the late Leroy Ray and Ellen (King) Lank. She worked as a nurse's aide at the Kentmere Nursing Home before her retirement.

She was predeceased by her sons, William and Julian Lank and her ex-husband Stanton Lank. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Vaughn; her grandchildren, Stephanie Hayes, Laura Robertson, and Douglas; her great grandchildren, Ashley and Michael Hayes and her sister, Jean Szczerba. Special thanks to Seasons Hospice and Regency Healthcare staff. Services will be private, www.mealeyfuneralhomes. com mealeyfuneralhomes.com (302) 652-5913 Powered by you and The News Journal George Staples Harrington George Staples Harrington, 93, of Greenville, DE, died peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2011 surrounded by his family.

His beloved wife of 52 years, Martha Pugh Harrington, predeceased him. Four children and ten grandchildren survive him. Affectionately called "Pop" and known for his wit and keen intellect by both family and friends, he will be sorely missed. Mr. Harrington attended Tower Hill School and graduated from the Law-renceville School.

A graduate of Princeton University, class of '39, he earned his masters degree from MIT. A chemical engineer by training, Mr. Harrington devoted thirty-seven years to the DuPont Company, retiring in 1975. Mr. Harrington was a past president of the Wilmington Club, served as trustee of the Marmot Foundation and contributed in many ways to his community over the years.

He was also a trustee of Christiana Care Health Systems. An avid fisherman and birder, George traveled extensively and especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends on Fishers Island, NY. George leaves his son Teddy, daughter-in-law Ashley and their children Jake, Natalie, and Elsie, all of Bedford, NY; his daughter Ellen Campbell, son-in-law Jeff and their children Caroline and Grace, all of Concord, MA; his son Keith, daughter-in-law Nancy and their children Evan and Becky, all of Oakton, VA; his son David, daughter-in-law Erin and their children Andrew, Lindsay and Ian, allofChaddsFord.PA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday June 7, at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Greenville, DE. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christiana Care, PO Box 1668, Wilmington, DE 19899-1668. For online condolences, please visit CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES www.chandlerfuneralhome. com (302)478-7100 Synthia Johnson "Sam" Age 55, departed this life May 31, 2011. Wife of Jerome "Bernard" Johnson. Mother of Emmit, Marva "Skittles" and Thenda Carter.

Daughter of Charles Jones Sr. and the late Wanda Jones. Sister of Charles Jr. (Mary), Harold and Jean Carmela Williams (Maurice) and Evette Jones. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 4 stepchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral 11 am, Tuesday, June 7 at Spirit of Life Ministries, 3401 Governor Printz Blvd. Viewing am only. Private Burial, www.congofuneralhome. com 302-652-8887 Rev. Lester O.

KilsonSr. G7, passed on June 2, 2011 in Christiana Hospital. Rev. Kilson was preceded in death by his wife, the late Florence P. Kilson.

Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, June 8, at 11 am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 300 New Street, Middletown, DE. Viewing 10 to 11 am. Interment in John Wesley Cemetery, Golts, MD. And also on Tuesday, June 7, viewing 6 to 8 pm at the church.

Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to THE HOUSE OF WRIGHT MORTUARY CREMATION SERVICES Send Condolences to www. houseofwrightmortuary. St Bethany Rutter She is also survived, by a sister Doris Campbell' Smith and her husband Bob of Pisgah Forest, NC and sister-in-law Margaret D. Campbell of Bear, DE and many nieces and nephews. Mildred was a member of Limestone Presbyterian Church since 1969, where she was very active in Esther Circle.

She loved to garden, cook, shop, travel and spend time with her grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff of Sunrise Assisted Living for the love and care you gave our mother during the past 5 years. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, June 8, at MCCRERY HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE from 10 to 11 am followed by a service at 11. Interment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Regional Office, 240 North James Street, Suite 100A, Newport, DE 19804 For online condolences, visit www.mccreryandharra.com 302-478-2204 Mary Elizabeth Deakyne Woodrow Of Milford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was 96. Mrs. Woodrow was born on July 20, 1914 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Clarence and Rose (Rober-son) Deakyne. She was a 1936 graduate of the University of Delaware. Her 27 year career started with a teaching position at Newark High School, Bancroft Junior High School, Frederica Elementary School, and lastly as a home economics teacher with Caesar Rodney High School from where she retired in 1973.

Mrs. Wood-row was a member of the Delaware Retired Teachers Association and the Trinity United Methodist Church in Frederica. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Woodrow in 1980; a brother, Clarence Deakyne Jr. and a sister, Olga Alexander.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rose Mary and Jerry Rutt of Newark and Carol and William Stevenson of Mil-ford; six grandchildren: Julie Rutt, Richard Stevenson, Thomas Rutt and his wife Carrie, Matthew Stevenson and his wife Sonya, Mark Rutt and his wife Valerie, and Heather Stevenson; and eight great-grandchildren: Amanda, Sarah, Alie, Taylor, T.J., Sarah, Shane, and Madeleine. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 9 at Barratts Chapel Cemetery, 6486 Bay Frederica. Burial will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, Kent County, 911 S. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901.

Arrangements handled by ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, Milford In Memoriam and Cards of Thanks Advertisements can be placed by calling 1-800-427-2424' Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Consider giving The Needy effort run money for 302-328-2213 George Andrew PetikSr.

Age 90, of Wilmington, DE passed away on June 3, 2011. He was born in Prince George, County, VA to the late Andrew and Mary Lip-takPetik. George graduated from Disputanta High School, Prince George, VA, and worked for the DuPont Company in Richmond, VA in Fibers until being transferred to Wilmington, DE. He retired from the DuPont Company Chestnut Run as a textile research analyst in the Fibers Department. He was an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church where he was on the property board.

The family would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff of Manor Care Pike Creek for the wonderful care they gave George during his stay there. George is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eleanor Moran Petik; his son, George A. Petik Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and 6 grandchildren, Shelby, Kay-lee, Michael, Shailey, Jeffrey, and Timothy.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joyce Dolecek. A vipwinj will bo held on Sunday, June 5, from 4-6 pm at the MCCRERY HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Road. The funeral service will be held on Monday June 6, at 11 am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10 Johnson Road, Chestnut Hill Estates, Newark, DE 19713 where friends may also call after 10:30. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the George A.

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