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B6 THE NEWS JOURNAL Sunday, July 24, 201 1 OBITUARIES JILA LJ www.delawareonline.com Francis P. "Franny" Holland Age 84, of Claymont, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He was the husband of the late Marie "Babe Pankiw" Holland, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage, who passed away on April 30, 2011. Born in Chester, PA he was a graduate of St. James High School.

He retired in 1988 from DuPont after 38 years of service as a product analyst in the chemicals and pigments department. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Sunday, July 24, from 5-6 pm at the GEB-HART FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703. A Funeral Mass will be held the following morning at 10 am at St. Helena Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809. Interment will be at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Helena Church. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com Si I I Arthur LaFashia Arthur J. LaFashia, of Dover, died Thursday July 21, 2011 at Kent General Hospital surrounded by his family after a courageous 2 lA year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67.

Mr. LaFashia was born September 8, 1943 in Wilmington, DE to the late Vincent J. LaFashia Sr. and Lucy Rose (Cicatelli) LaFashia of Wilmington, DE. He had served in the Army Reserves for 6 years.

Mr. LaFashia had worked for Doeskin Paper Products in Rockland, DE, then General Motors, Boxwood Plant, he moved to Dover to work for Scott Paper Proctor Gamble where he retired from after 28 years in 2004. He enjoyed his Florida vacations and spending time with family. Mr. LaFashia was a Life Member oftheNRA.

Mr. LaFashia is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jeanette M. (Sanders) LaFashia of Dover; son Thomas D. LaFashia of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter, Krista L.

LaFashia of Dover; brothers, Vincent J. LaFashia Jr. and Thomas LaFashia both of New Castle, DE; sister, Rose Marie Cantrell of Wilmington, DE; and special friend, Candice L. McDaniel of Dover, plus many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Sunday, July 24, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E.

Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Pancreatic Research Fund co The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Beth-page, New York 11714. Or the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720. TORBERT FUNERAL CHAPELS 61 S.

Bradford Street -1145 E. Lebanon Road Dover, Delaware (302)734-3341 Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at torbertfuneral.com Ill ilKMIMr Margaret R. Carmine "Bobbie" Bobbie, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2011, after a long illness. She had lived in Jacksonville, FL for the past five years with her son and daughter-in-law. She was born in Mt.

Vernon, MD the daughter of the late Harvey and Catherine Custis. Bobbie graduated from Wilmington High School in 1952 and the University of Delaware in 1956. She taught English and Spanish at Conrad High School, John Dickinson High School, Goldey-Beacom College and Delaware Technical Community College for over 30 years. Teaching was her greatest joy and she really enjoyed working with her many students over the years. She loved playing cards, traveling, hosting parties for her friends and cooking soup for her neighbors.

is survived by her husband of 54 years, William C. Carmine; daughter, Ellen C. Redcay (Randy); son, Curtis A. Carmine (Brenda); sister, Betty C. Gooden; niece, Susan L.

Gooden; sister-in-law, Ruth Carmine; grandchildren, Katie Peplinski, Ryan Christian Redcay, John, Donald Kari Pace; greatgrandchildren, Jayden, Gavin and Ava Pace; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 26, from 6-8 pm, at the MCCRERY HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3710 Kirkwood Highway (Rt 2 at Duncan Road), DE 19808. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 27, at 9:30 am, at Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church 2880 Summit Bridge Road, (Rt. 896) Bear, DE 19702. Burial will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

A reception will be held at Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church immediately following burial. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the. American Heart Association 200 Continental Suite 102, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Kidney Fund, 29 Hill Road, DE 19806. To send condolences: www.mccreryandharra.com Bonnie Carol Golon Age 63, died July 20, 2011 in Dover. Mother of Christine Golon and Laurie Golon.

Services will be private. William T. Hirnyck Age 91, of Wilmington, died on July 22, 2011 in the Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, DE, attended the public schools, was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Syracuse University. He was a veteran of WWII, was a Captain and served with the 2d Field Artillery Observation Battalion.

He served in the Mediterranean and European Theaters, having participated in seven major campaigns. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal and the American Theater Campaign Ribbon. He retired from the Defense spanning over 30 yrs. to the Army, from the Ballistic Research Laboratories and the Army Material Systems Analysis Activity. William is survived by his wife of 68 Margaret M.

(Yasik) Hirnyck; two sons: Thomas Hirnyck of Redmond, WA Robert Hirnyck and his wife, Ron-da of Boise, ID; and three granddaughters: Anna, Ruth and Sarah. He was predeceased by his parents: Wasyl Anna Hirnyck and brothers: John, Nicholas, Michael and Paul Hirnyck. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am, on Tuesday, July 26, in St. John the Beloved Church, MilHown DE. Visitation will be private.

Buriai will tol-low in All Saints Cemetery. Arrangements by JOHN F. YASIK FUNERAL HOME Hugh R. "Rod" Beaton Jr. (September 28, 1951 June 22, 2011) By Christopher Beaton, with Sally Beaton Hugh R.

"Rod" Beaton of Herndon, Virginia, died June 22, 2011, after a valiant and courageous battle against Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Rod was born in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Hugh R. Beaton Sr. and the late Elaine Beaton, most recently of Hockessin, Delaware. He is survived by wife, Maria, sons Kyle and Cody, and brother, Christopher Beaton (and wife, Sally) of Boca Raton, Florida.

Rod's sterling academic career included graduation from Greenville, Delaware's A.I. DuPont High School and the University of Delaware. He demonstrated outstanding leadership, ambition, and writing talent even at a young age; his high school yearbook photo's caption included the prophetic and prescient prediction of "destined for greatness." Following college graduation, Rod parlayed his lifelong interest in professional sports, especially ice hockey, into a sports reporting position with his hometown newspaper, the Wilmington, Delaware News-Journal in 1978. Rod paid his dues covering everything from dog shows to movies to high school sports, as well as baseball's Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies, and the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. He impressed everyone quickly with his hockey acumen, integrity, professionalism, and work ethic.

Four years later, Rod was selected to be a founding member of, and the hockey writer for, USA Today. Rod quickly became one of the most highly respected members of the NHL "beat" writers, and even became the President of the Hockey Writers Association of America in the mid-1980s. Rod continued his amazing career for USA Today when he switched to baseball in 1986, until 2007. He also covered Super Bowls, the Winter Olympics, college hockey, and the Dayto-na 500. He frequently men-tored younger and aspiring journalists, and set the bar high with his professionalism, journalism ethics, integrity, enthusiasm, and training on how to "dig" for a story.

A talented chef, he could have been a great restaurant reviewer as well. At home. Rod also achieved tremendous success, both as a devoted husband for 27 years to Maria, and proud and dedicated father to Kyle and Cody. Rod refused to allow the stresses of deadlines and frequent travel to in any way diminish his love for and dedication to his family, as well as offering guidance to his sons. He was also happy to use his hard-earned frequent flyer and hotel award points, for trips and vacations, with them.

More than anything, Rod was known for his character and integrity, compassion for animals, basic decency, sophisticated humor, enthusiasm, sunny personality, quick smile, and especially, his kindness towards relatives, friends. colleagues, ballplayers, and perfect strangers. Whether it was discussing teams or players, his latest restaurant "find," vacation ideas, the merits of political candidates or issues, or his love for his family, Rod will be missed by all of the thousands of lives he touched and enriched, as well as his millions of readers in "America's newspaper!" In Memoriam In loving memory of PAUL J. ODDO JR. (PJ) Who passed away July 24, 2000 To a loving son and We think of you like the morning sun that is bright and shiny.

It gives us a warm feeling that you are looking down at us. It makes us feel better to go on with our day. Some dnvs ere very hard thtnir of you and then It doesn't seem so bad to go on. You are sadly missed, Love Mom A Sisters who miss you so much Pastor Edmond (Paul) Estep Mr. Edmond Paul Estep, age 91, of Dover, DE, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at his home.

Mr. Estep was born in Bland County, VA, on March 11, 1920, son of the late William Thomas Estep and Nancy Lucinda Owens Estep. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines. In civilian life, Mr. Estep made his career as a master carpenter, retir ing from Union Local 626 after 30 years of service.

A devout Christian, he was a longtime member of Liberty Fellowship Church and, in earlier years, had been an ordained Pentecostal minister. A gifted baseball coach and mentor, Mr. Estep volunteered with both Little League and Babe Ruth League in Collins Park for many years. He was an excellent woodworker and craftsman throughout his life, making many beautiful pieces as special gifts for family and friends. He was also a talented musician and often entertained appreciative audiences playing piano, guitar, and harmonica.

He greatly enjoyed fishing and spending time on the water. He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Mamie I. Parks Estep; children, Mary Lou Estep of Wilmington, Douglas E. Estep and wife, Patricia, of New Castle, and Thomas W. Estep and wife, Lisa, of Newark; daughter-in-law, Barbara Estep of Dover; 13 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Jimmie Estep and Billy Estep, and grandson, Jimmie Estep, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, where visitation will begin at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear. SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY To sign guest book, visit spicermullikin.com 302-328-2213 Mary Elizabeth Kravitz Age 92, of Newark, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011.

Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an avid reader and a long time member of St. Matthew's Church. Mary is survived by 2 daughters, Patricia Christ-man and husband Jack, and Carolyn Kessell and husband Jimmy; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father and stepmother, Morris and Isabelle Dunbar; also preceded by her husband, John Kravitz, and her former husband, Donald E.

Lenhoff; and her son, Donald M. Lenhoff. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27, in the Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Church- mans Newark DE 19702 from 10 to 11 am followed by a service in celebration of Mary's Life at 11 am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. For directions and to express an online condolence please visit www.

Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home Nancy Lee Stewart Age 81, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Walter W. Stewart III; children Cvnthia Dale. Susan Vanderslice, and Richard Stewart, all of Wilmington; and 6 grandchildren, her special "Baby Cakes" Melissa. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday July 26, at 11 am at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N.

DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Nancy's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Arrangements by MCCRERY HARRA FUNERAL HOMES 4 George C. Dilks, Jr.

Mr. George C. Dilks, age 78, of Bear, DE, died on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Christiana Hospital. Mr. Dilks was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 28, 1932, son of the late George C.

Dilks, Sr. and Daisy E. Volz Dilks. A US Navy veteran, he proudly served his country during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge from military service, he moved to Delaware, where he and his wife operated the former Clay's Motel in Glasgow.

He would later partner with his family in the Western Auto on Rt. 40 in Glasgow. In his leisure hours, Mr. Dilks enjoyed attending live racing events at Delaware Park with his many good friends. Most of all, he delighted in spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Always a devoted and loving husband, he deeply missed his wife, Shirley V. Brown Dilks, following her death in 2010 after 57 years of marriage. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Claude C. Dilks and Helen Lawrence. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia D.

Wiggins (Mark) of Lewes; son, Michael A. Dilks (Rhonda) of Wilmington, NC; siblings, William A. Dilks, Doris E. Smoot, Jean Barthel, and Arlene Stanley, all of Baltimore; grandchildren, Mark Wiggins, Kelly Mancuso, Shane Williams, Kennard Dilks, and Georgia Dilks; and five great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark.

A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Friday, July 29, 2011, at the funeral home, where a second visitation will begin at 8:30 am. Interment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Sil-verside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY To sign guest book, visit spicermullikin.com 302-328-2213 Rev. Oliver Garfield Jarman Age 80, of New Castle, gained eternal life on July 20, 2011.

He was the youngest son of the late Mary Catherine and Isaac Jar-man of Denton, MD. Oliver attended public schools in Denton and Wilmington. In 1974, he married Lorraine West. Oliver, a master mechanic, retired from Gambacorta Motors in 1999. He was pastor of Mt.

Carmel Baptist Church, North East, Maryland from 1983 to 1999. Oliver is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughters, Sheila Hyman (Fred), Brenda Jackson; sons, George Gale (Carolyn), Shadeed Rashada (Margaret); and many relatives and friends. Homegoing Service on Sunday, July 24, at 5 pm, Rock of Ages Baptist Church, Belvedere; viewing, pm; burial Veteran's Cemetery. EVAN W. SMITH FUNERAL SERVICES www.ewsmithfs.com 302-377-6906 PLANNING YOUR ESTATE? Consider giving The Needy Family Fund, a private, nonprofit rffnrt nm Kv Trip New Inirmal that ratM money tor those in need in our community.

DONATIONS Monetary donations may be donated year-round to the Annual Fund and to the Endowment fund For information on the Endowment Fend, contact th Delaware Community Foundation 571-0004. For Affirmation on contributng to tht Annual Fund, contact 324-2560 Grits of $500 or mm may be deoonatid to go to (he herty Famrfy Endowment Fund. NEED OF HO The Sanation Army and Delaware) Divrwon of State Service Centers distribute the tunes to people who are in need of basic necessities such as food, shelter. uMties and other wiwowcy needs If you already rrjcetve iwbdc assistance, please contact DMston of State Service Centers it 302-2554675 If you do not receive public assistance, phase contact the Satiation Army at 302-472-0705 fndj an Mt oMsnod by Tm Nms -AbmL visit wwwjvedyfamilyArg. via Renee Donna Deveney Age 33, of Newark, DE passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.

Born in Wilmington, Renee' was the daughter of William J. Deveney and Debra Mancini Deveney. She was a 1995 graduate of William Penn High School and earned her Bachelor's degree from Oral Robert's University in 1999. She later graduated from The Delaware State Police Academy and then went on to complete her Master's degree from Delaware State University. Renee' was most recently employed as a Behavioral Health Specialist with Christiana Counseling Psychiatric Associates.

Renee's professional and personal life was dedicated to helping others. Renee' was an adventurous person who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, trying new things and staying active. She loved to run! Renee' proudly completed a half marathon and, always one to push herself further, was already training for a full marathon. Renee' was always available to help those in need, could brighten a room with her smile alone, and never hesitated to face a challenge head on.

Her laughter was vibrant, infectious and contagious. Deeply loved, and sorely missed, Renee' is survived by her mother, Debra Mancini Deveney of New Castle, DE; her father and stepmother, William and Natalie Deveney of Landenberg, PA; her sister and brother-in-law, Nicole and John Pennington of Middletown, De; her maternal grandparents, Henry and Barbara Mancini of Newark, DE; her stepbrother and his wife, Anthony and Mea-gan Watkins of Aston, PA; her aunts, Donna Mancini and Deborah Deveney; her uncle and aunt, Robert and Susan Deveney; her nephew and nieces, Joshua, Noelle, and Brooke Pennington, and Evangeline Watkins and many other family and friends whose lives she richly blessed. A celebration of Renee's life will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Mealey Funeral Home on Limestone and Milltown Roads in Wilmington, DE. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 2-4 pm, with a memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Renee's name to the Mental Health Association of Delaware, 100 W.

10th Suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19801 or the American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, New Castle, DE, 19720. MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913 Harry A. "Al" Jarrell Jr. Age 85, of Venice, FL, died July 19, 2011. He was born April 30, 1926 in Viola, DE to Harry A.

and Elsie (Blood) Jarrell Sr. He moved to the Venice area from Smyrna, DE. He was a U.S. Airforce veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Vonnetta G.

Jarrell of Venice, FL; his sons, Harry A. Jarrell III of Williams-port, PA and Gregory W. Jarrell of Wilmington, DE; his sister, Maryann Lam-berson of Dover, DE; his brother, Winvert Jarrell of Lewes, DE and one grandson. He was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers, William B. and Ralph L.

Jarrell; 4 sisters, Gertrude Frasher, Sally Reed, Emma Gooden and Pauline Moni-smith. Funeral services will be on August 20, at 1 pm at the Woodside United Methodist Church in Woodside, DE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodside United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 45, Wood-side, DE 19980. KAYS-PONGER USELTON FUNERAL HOME CREMATION SERVICES, Venice Chapel is in charge of arrangements You may express your condolences and sien the piipst book a In Memoriam Cards oTThanks Announcements Can be placed by calling 30232-4-2308 2307 (Email: 0bituary9delaware0nline.com) Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm Nancy Jane Quinn Nancy Jane Quinn, age 72, died on Thursday, July 21, 2011.

Mrs. Quinn worked for Delaware Premier Property Management within Keller Williams Real Estate for several years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Springfield, VA. Mrs. Quinn was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Quinn is survived by her sister, Libby Bingham of Annapolis, MD; son, Lewis B. Quinn and wife Connie of New Castle; 3 daughters: Patti McCrock-lin and husband Andy of Springfield, VA, Donna Hickerson and husband Dale of Nokesville, VA, and Amy Harris and husband Bob of McKinney, TX; 8 prnnrlphilHrPti; nnH 3 fn-t grandchildren! Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Strano and Fee-ley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702 at 7 pm where friends may call 6pm-7pm. Burial will be in Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720.

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