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www.delawareonline.com TUESDAY, NOV. 17. 2009 THE NEWS JOURNAL BU OBITUARIES Grant: Agency faces further evaluation after state audit FROM PACE Bl Bernard A. Nutter, Sr. Vol.

Fire Service Leader Mr. Bernard A. Nutter, Sr. age 85, of Newark, DE, formerly of Penn Acres in New Castle, died on Monday, November lfi. 2noq at hi Vincent J.

Marra, Sr. Age 91, of Hockessin. DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Mr. Marra was born in Wilmington on July 20, 1918, son of the late Joseph Marra and Mary Chickadel Marra.

He Charles Randolph Skinner Age 85, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away on October 29, 2009 in Ocala, FL. He was born in Uno, VA in 1923. He graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in home. A native Delawarean, Mr.

ton oh June s'onofthe was a graduate or Wil 1H41. in l4' he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps where he served as a nilnt Hur. late waiter D. Nutter. f) May W.

Proud Of Smyrna. DE, passed away peacefully at home Monday November 16, 20O9. She was 83. Mrs. Proud was born May 14, 1926 in Bear, DE the daughter of the late William H.

and Dora Thorp Walther. ni. i i enjoyed helping her late husband haul livestock to New Holland, PA and to Vintage. PA for 12 years. Mrs.

Proud belonged to the Kent County Republican Committee for over 30 years and was active in the Kent County Republican Women's Club. She also served on the Southern State Home Advisory Committee for many years and the Smyrna Grange, in which she was the treasurer for. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert M. Proud, and a daughter. Barbara Proud.

She is sur ing WWII. Y. mington High School class of 1937 and also attended Bea-com College. He was a machinist for the Du-pont Company and Na When he re- turned, he and Blanche Lynch Nutter. He proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps for 4 years and later continued in Doris E.

Richardson Age 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at the Regal Heights Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of Kenneth L. Richardson, who passed away in 2003, and with whom sue siiaieu oo years oi marriage. Born in Wilmington DE, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Cora Darrah Elliott. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Carter and her husband Albert of Rockland, DE and Sandra DuHadaway and her husband David of Bear, DE; one brother, Raymond Elliott of Wilmington, DE, four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. The family would to express a special thank you to her companion and caretaker, Geneva Jackson-Mills. Her funeral service will at 1 pm on Monday, November 23, at ihe Chapei at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear. DE. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Faithful Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE 19805.

Arrangements by the BEESON FUNERAL HOME OF NEWARK, DE 302-453-1900 tional Vulcanized Fiber before enlisting in the Army during WWII and serving our country proudly in the South Pacific. His tour of duty included time on the islands of Guam, Saipan, and Iwo Jima. service of his community with the Wilmington Police Department for 8 vears. He would go on to work for the DuPont Company for 20 years After the war he served an ap- arrentinu a nncitinn Deiore vived by 4 daughters, Linda prenticeship in plumbing and with the State of Delaware at Kenney of New Castle, DE worked ouf of the plumbers the Department cf Motor Ve- June llartman of Newark, DE hides on Airport Road in New union uicai zb tor zi years, retiring in 1975. He was a great cook and enjoyed good food.

He also enjoyed gardening, dancing, listening to big band music and was an accomplished handyman. He was a member of the Sons of uasue, where he retired as a manager in 1989 after 20 years of service. During his career with the state, he was honored by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for his manv vears ioined the T- Delaware State Police, -serving for 20 years. He initiated and flew in a law enforcement and air surveillance program, for which he is remembered at the DE State Police Museum in Dover DE. In 1952 he was recalled to the Korean War.

He joined the Delaware Air National Guard, where he completed his service as base commander and retired as a Colonel after 28 years. He retired to Florida in 1972 where he has been an active member of the Dunnellon United Methodist Church and his community. During this time he served as a Hospice volunteer, was a member of The Kingdom of the Sun Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, and the Masonic Order of DE. He is loved and will be greatly by Lorrie, his wife of 42 years: daughter, Sandra Scott; brother, Walter Skinner; grandchildren. Courtney Eyster and Jonathan Scott; and great-granddaughter, Haley Scott.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie and Charles Skinner; son. Chuck Skinner and sister, Dorothy Hoopes. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, on Thursday, November 19, at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE where friends may call at 10:30 am. Burial will follow service at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Hospice of Marion County, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478.

www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 Cleveland "Cleve" II. Vickers Age 87 of Laurel, DE, passed away on November 14, 2009, at the Seaford Center. He was born in Laurel a son of the late Harrv and Nellie Vickers. He retired as a Correctional Officer working for over DE, and Robin Stopyra of Alpharetta. GA; a son, William Proud of Smyrna, DE; a brother, William Walther of Bear, DE, 6 sisters, Sylvia Walther of Bear, DE, Caroline Neal of New Castle, DE, Dora Edwards of Newark, DE, Wil-ma Gotts of Newark, DE, Frances Rodgers of Franklin, NC, and Ruth Ellen Scott of Newark, DE; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will, be Thursday, November 19, at 12 noon, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE. Family and friends are welcome at 11 am for the viewing. Burial will be in Greensboro Cemetery in Greensboro, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19904; or to Alzheimer's Association Delaware Chapter 100 S. Main St.

Suite 211 Smyrna, DE 19977. Arrangements are bv FARIES FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND CREMATORIUM, Inc. 29 South Main Street Smyrna. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com 302-653-8816 Mary C. Schuler Age 50, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of East Vandergrift, PA, died on November 14, 2009, at home surrounded by family.

Mary was a 1977 graduate of zo years ior the State oft ueiaware ue-1, t- UCkL lllldll Ul irr Ua time an active! 1 1 member of a Italy, the American Legion and a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua parish. He was predeceased by his daughters, Elaine McCormick and RoseMarie Casapulla; his sisters, Rose Smith, Theresa Gardner, Grace Marra and Mary Kaczorowski, and his sons-in-law. Gerard Gallucio, John Sniadowski and Robin Ascione. Vincent is survived by his wife of 70 years, Edith Petangelo Marra; his son, Vincent J.

Marra, Jr. and fiance, Dawn Millar: son-in-law, Louis Casapulla; daughters, Lucille Gallucio, Tina Sniadowski, Kathy Husfelt and husband Manley, Michele Ascione and fiance John Ha-ney. Jr. and Margie Baker and husband Keith; his brother, Joseph V. Marra, Jr.

and his wife Patricia; 14 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Compassionate Care Hospice, especially Janet Hardy and Ben Caudill, for the excellent care given to Vincent. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and DuPont Streets, Wilmington, on Thursday, November 19 at 10:30 am. Entombment will be in Cathedral Cemetery.

Visitation will be held at the DOH-ERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, on Wednesday evening, November 18 from 6-8 pm and again on Thursday morning from 9-10 am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Vincent may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702 Kirk-wood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805. To send online condolences, please visit www.dohertyfh.corn (302)999-8277" Marie Gormley Sciarra Age 80 of West Grove, PA, i 1 i i PortsviUe United Methodist Church. A past member of the Laurel Odd Fellows Charity Lodge and the AA association. An avid rabbit hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his sons: J. Edward "Ed" Vickers and wife Sandra of Delmar, DE and Steven H. Vickers and wife Julia of Laurel. A daughter M. Dorraine Anger and husband Ted of Laurel.

Grandchildren: Robert Anger and wife Kathy, Neil Anger and wife Gina, Janice Short and husband Ira. Todd Vickers and wife Holly, Tara Vickers, Steve Vickers and' Brian Vickers. Great Grandchildren: Jenna Anger, Phillip Short and Tyler Williams. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. Mr.

Vickers was preceded in death by his kiski Area High scnooi. PA and she Leech burg, earned her 1 uieu auriuay, iNovemuer io, 2009, at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. She was the wife of Dominic R. Sciarra with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Hockessin.

DE she was the daughter or the late and It proved that case," Hicks said. Francis Murphy, a lawyer who has been working for Peoples Settlement for free after the first state audit report recommended that the agency improve its weak financial management practices, said Monday's report "cleared" Executive Director Keith Lake. "After a special investigation lasting more than one year, the state Auditor of Accounts provided Peoples Settlement with a report finding no evidence of illegal conduct or missing state funds," Murphy said in a statement. Hicks noted that other state agencies might liol lie miiaaeu looking into some of the activities at Peoples Settlement. "There are aspects that were referred to other agencies that may come up with a different conclusion," Hicks said.

State Attorney General's Office spokesman Jason Miller said the office was "investigating that referral" by the auditor's office. The audit recommends DNREC re-evaluate the energy contract with Peoples Settlement, which still has more than $28,000 remaining. Auditors also referred "numerous" line items in the agency's books listed as "salary" or "wages" to the state Division of Revenue for further investigation. One such entry in the agency's wage journal paid Lake $7,244 for a Collaborative Fatherhood Grant. "The state agencies are reviewing the report to determine what funds should be repaid and what actions are available to them," Gov.

Jack Markell's spokesman, Joe Rogalsky, said. Rogalsky said the auditor's suggestion to look at the energy grant from DN'REC had aL'eady been taken and that Peoples Settlement has not received any more money since it became aware of potential problems. Murphy, however, said there are no problems with how the agency used the DNREC grant. The agency asked DNREC leaders to review how the grant money has been spent to date, a process that is under way. The agency is stronger today than it was last year.

Murphy said. Since April, seven new board members have been added at Peoples Settlement, including University of Delaware Professor John Byrne. The agency also hired Bob Rieman, former Chief of Accounting for the State of Delaware, to conduct an internal review of the organization's finances. Rieman's work did not show that Lake misused or diverted any state money. Murphy said.

The audit says Peoples Settlement received nearly $330,000 in the 2008 fiscal year. That does not represent the agency's entire budget. Hicks said. In the past, the agency has received money from the United Way and other sources. Con tact Ada Taylor at J24- 2787 or ataylurtftidrfaxiMrrtmhne.com.

Winterthur: Man's alleged purchases total over $128,000 FROM PACE Bl as gift cards and electronics. Leager first denied claims of theft when approached by management and was terminated. Court records show that in an Oct. 6, 2009, letter to human resources, he said he purchased more than $17,000 in goods with company money. After an extensive audit, Leager was terminated.

But audit records dating back to 2004 later showed that the amount was higher and he had bought items over a five-year period. According to court records, he bought hardware items, a paddle boat, computer equipment, ATVs. trailers and kitchen appliances. Purchases added up to more than $128,000, officials said. Senior Cpl.

Jeff Whitmarsh credited Winterthur staff for alerting police and keeping detailed records, which helped in the investigation. "Usually with cases like these, it usually starts with the company dcinz sn internal Bachelor of Science from Drexel University, with HrtnriY'c in 1982. Marvl Jane was working as a Kinder (Keating) Gormley. Marie was a garten teach- i wile Anna vickers whom of invaluable assistance in their ongoing investigations. A leader in the local fire service community since joining the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company on June 17, 1958, Mr.

Nutter held many offices during his career as a firefighter, including president, member of the hoard of directors, rescue lieutenant, rescue captain, and company fire marshal. He was also a member of the fire police for over 30 years, and, for this outstanding record, was honored with the title of Life Member by the Delaware State Fire Police. During his tenure with Wilmington Manor, Mr. Nutter was also instrumental in expanding the company's resources to better serve the community. He was a member of the committees that spearheaded the purchase and renovation of Station 32, and later both the purchase and construction of the new Station 32 and Station 28.

On the state level, he was an instructor for the Delaware State Fire School and, using his excellent photography skills, served as a fire scene photographer for the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office. Mr. Nutter also served for a time as the president of the Minquadale Fire Company and was an honorary member of the Good Will and Min- Suas fire companies. Active in ie Masonic order for many years, Mr. Nutter was a member and Past Master of Washington Lodge 1.

and had served on the staff of the Grand Lodge of Delaware. He was also a member of the Delaware Consistory, Washington Lafayette Chapter 1, RAM, Gunning Bedford Council 1, and St. John's Commandery 1. KT. In addition to his many fire service and Masonic responsibilities, Mr.

Nutter was a longtime member and past president of the Penn Acres Civic Association and a member of the US Marine Corps League. His beloved wife, Julia T. "Angel" Massetti Nutter, died in 2004. He is survived by his son, Bernard A. Nutter II and wife, Maryann, grandson, Allen B.

Nutter, granddaughter, Ashley E. Nutter, all of Newark; brother, William F. Nutter of New Castle; nephew, William F. Nutter II of Wilmington; great nephew, Skip Nutter of New Castle- and freat niece, Laura Nutter-laxwell of New Castle. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm, on Friday, November 20, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N.

DuPont Parkway, New Castle, with a Masonic service at 7:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at 10 am, on Saturday. November 21, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Grace-lawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Nutter may be made to the Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association Foundation, PO Box 1849, Dover, DE 19903-1849. To sign guest register, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 passed in 1998. er assistant at St. Marvr member of A funeral service will be Maedalen A i held at the Hannigan, Short Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 Assumption Church in West Grove.

West St. Laurel, DE 19956 on Thursday November 19. at 1 She loved shopping, pm, where a viewing will also oe neia trom li am i pm. ine Rev. Richard Bridge will officiate.

Interment wilt follow in Portsville Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Portsville United Methodist Church co Jane Gordv 5278 Watson Rd. Laurel, Robert J. Mullin "Bobby" Age 53, formerly of Newark, DE, passed awav on, Friday, November 13, 2009 in Seattle, WA. Bobby worked at Happy Harry's Home Health Care for many years before starting his own business installing ctairliftc Roberta L.

Ward Mrs. Roberta L. Ward, age 91 of New Castle, Delaware died on Thursday. November 12, 2009 at Christiana Hospital after a rich and long life. Born in White Haven, PA on May 4.

1918, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late Charles was a 1975 graduate of Newark High School. Bobby was a Ruth Lent? and prede-1 ceased by -her Dr. Charles ing ana Doating wim me iami-ly on the Chesapeake Bay. Most of all she was a loving wile, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include in addition to her husband, two sons and two daughters, Robert J. Sciarra and his wife Kathy of Avondale, Joyce Biliski and her husband Charlie of Newark DE, Joseph Sciarra and his wife Virginia of West Grove and Jane Wright and her husband Thomas of West Grove, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and severeal nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Ann Blake and a niece Carol Blake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 November 19. at the Assumption BVM Church 300 State Rd.

West Grove, PA 19390. Family and friends may visit with the family from 9-11 am before the service. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in West Grove, PA. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 399 Market St.

Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Arrangements being handled by the FOULK GRIECO FUNERAL HOME (610-869-2685) of West Grove. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.cpni 610-869-2685 1 sician who IN .1 Catholic School. She was previously employed as an auditor at Mellon Bank in Philadelphia, PA from 1984 to 1992 and as a bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 1982 to 1984. Mary was an incredibly nurturing mother, a loving and dedicated wife.

She most enjoyed having dinners with her family. Mary was very creative and enjoyed drawing and crafts. As an assistant teacher she looked forward to spending time with her kindergarten class. Mary's big blue eyes and incredible smile would light up any room. She was an angelic woman with a heart of gold.

Anyone who knew Mary was blessed to call her a friend. She was an active member and volunteer at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church as well as the Elks Swim Club. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Brian Schuler originally from Perkasie, PA; daughter, Erin, and son, Mark. She is also survived by her mother, Pauline Yakulis formerly of East Vandergrift, PA and her brothers, Larry of Horsham, PA, Tom of Philadelphia, PA and Paul of Radnor, PA as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, November 18, at 11 am, at St. Mary Magdelan Church, Concord Pike and Sharpley Road, where friends may visit with the family beginning at 10 am. Friends may also visit with the family on Tuesday evening, November 17, at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike. Sharpley from 6-8 pm. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Mary's memory to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Sil-verside Wilmington, DE 19810. www.chaniilerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 Lentz. Shei i co-founded the Cole a 7 attended I Bloomsburg TTn iuorcitu i 1 1 VJH.lf,.. Band and sat in with Barbara E. Phillips Age 50, of Nottingham, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at her home.

Memorial service will be held at 7 pm. on Friday, November 20, at the Edward L. Collins Funeral Home, 86 Pine St. Oxford, PA. Burial Information SPENCER BOOKER, AGE 81, fontwr ad-dtra Pach Clrcl, Smym OE, date of duth, 10-22-2009.

Any ralatlvM or friandt tra raquaatad to Immadlataly contact JoMph Kally at Chandlar Funaral Homat at 47S-7100 to claim tha ramalna. many other local bands playing harmonica, guitar and mandolin. He became an accomplished carpenter. Bobby loved to golf with his family and friends, enjoyed playing ice hockey and watching football. He is survived by his wife, Lennis; children Sarah Mullin and fiance Matt, Jack Mullin and their mother Jean Mullin; parents, Sue and John Mullin; brothers and sisters, Connie Murphy(Kevin), Kerry (Linda), Jane Mullin, John (Maggie), William (Karla), Jim (Maria), Greg (Wendy), Paul (Betty Ann), Susan Thomas(Stuart) and Amy Mullin Whittington; and many adored nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am, Saturday, November 21, at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Newark, where visitation will be Friday, November 20th from 5-8 pm, and Saturday beginning at 9 am. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Bobby memory to American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, Ste Castle, DE 19720 or St. Vincent De Paul Society co Holy Angels Church, Newark, DE 19711. To send online condolences visit www.nicholsgilmore.com.

302-99J-8013 trvi 11 win uic ifw' b.jr University a. iJaS of Delaware in 1954. She was retired from the DeLaWarr School District after teaching elementary school for thirty years. Roberta was an avid reader and card game player. Mrs.

Ward is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, J. Randall Ward. sister Edythe Hughes of Dallas, TX; two sons, Ronald and wife, Jeanne of Bryn Mawr, PA, Richard and wife. Debbie of West Grove, PA; four grandchildren. Angela Ward ilson and husband Tom of Wilmington.

DE, Trisha Ward and Enck Ward of Los An- Peles, CA, Nancy Ward of hiladelphia. PA and one great-grandchild, Sophia Wilson. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 19 at Gebhart Funeral Home of Old New Castle 531 Delaware Street. New Castle. DE, with a service to follow at 3:30..

Interment will be private on Friday, November 20. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the College of Education and Public Policy University of Delaware Newark, DE or UCP of Delaware 700A River Road, Wilmington, DE 19809. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com 302 328-2312 Simple Eco Cremation Services -of- Qelaware nomic audit first. It makes it easier for an investigation such as this," Whitmarsh said. News of the theft and arrest comes during a year when Winterthur has experienced financial problems and was forced to reduce its staff by 14.

The museum also announced cutbacks in funding for programs. Contact Im Pontr at 324 -2890 at iporttrdfloummlinom. Dignified I call 762-0334.