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Friday, August OBITUARIES Mr. Richard (Dick) Reese, Jr, husband, father, grandfather, churchman, businessman and civic activist, died Friday morning, August 6th. He was 97 and lived his entire life in Wilmington, Delaware except for four years during World War II. Richard Reese, Jr. He is the son of Richard Reese, Reese of Elkton, Wilmington and Lewes.

He was born in his parents' home at 1901 Rockford Road in Wilmington on April 8, 1913 where he grew up and later lived as an adult with his family. He spent his summers at his parents' farm near Elkton and their beach house in Lewes, Delaware where he became an accomplished sailor. Mr. Reese attended Tower Hill School starting in the first grade in 1919 when the school opened and progressing through all 12 grades graduating in 1931. In his senior year, Mr.

Reese was president of the student body at Tower Hill and played varsity football, basketball and baseball. He spent a post graduate year at the Asheville School for Boys, an Episcopal boarding school in Asheville, NC. There he took up crew and lettered in the sport. He was a fine athlete also achieving notoriety in tennis, badminton, golf and sailing where he was the Lewes Yacht Club Champion in 1933, an event still commemorated in a larger than life picture of him and his father in the taproom of the current Lewes Yacht Club. He attended undergraduate school at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut where he played varsity football and was a member of Si Upsilon fraternity.

He was a drummer in the college "big band" and later put a jazz group together. During spring vacations the combo would earn some pocket money by playing on liners that plied their way between New York City and Bermuda. After Wesleyan, he attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined Francis I. du Pont Company shortly after finishing with school and was employed there until hired by the DuPont Company in 1941 to supervise a black powder production line at its Indiana Powder Works across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY.

He returned with a family of five to Wilmington in 1945 and was employed by the Equitable Life Assurance Society as a life underwriter. He advanced to the position of executive assistant to the agency manager and with a colleague developed for the DuPont Company one of the first health insurance plans in the United States. With this experience behind him, he left the Equitable and took a position as the executive assistant to the President of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Delaware. After four years there, he returned to the Equitable and became the area manager of their businesses in Wilmington, the Delmarva Peninsula and southern New Jersey. He retired from the Equitable in 1978.

Like his father before him, Mr. Reese is most remembered in his role as a civic activist. He was a founder and Scout Master of Troop 12 at Trinity Church at Delaware Avenue and Adams Street. He was adored by the boys, many of whom in their adult life could be heard hailing him in downtown Wilmington with a hearty "Hey, Uncle Dick!" With Bishop McKinstry and former Mayor and Congressman Hal Haskell, he was a founding director of Camp Arrowhead in Sussex County where he undertook a mission of promoting the camp across the state. He was president of the Tatnall School's Parent Teacher Association and became engaged with the American Field Service later hosting one of their students in his home.

As a member of the Kiwanis Club in Wilmington he could be seen leading their "Peanut Day," a civic fund raiser, using his Air Stream travel trailer parked next to Rodney Square where his club members could refresh themselves and from which they could replenish the fund raisers' peanut stock. As a director and then Chairman of the Regional Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, Mr. Reese led the charge to raise funds and build a homeless shelter for families in downtown Wilmington. For these efforts and others he was awarded the Salvation Army's William Booth Award by the Army's national commander. He later was elected a life member of the board.

Mr. Reese served on the vestry of Trinity Church where he followed his father who had been a vestryman and treasurer there for many years. He led the Servers Guild and at 87 was still pulling duty as the first server at the 8:00 AM communion service. Similarly with his beloved wife, Aggie, he became involved with Meals on Wheels Delaware. He helped to start up the umbrella group in Delaware becoming its Chairman.

He created a foundation to help fund their state wide operations and delivered meals actively until he was 87. He was elected Chairman Emeritus and held that office until his death. In the twilight of his life, he became involved with the Kentmere Nursing Care Center (formerly The Home of Merciful Rest) of which both his mother and his wife had been presidents of the board. A transitional figure, he became the first male president of the board and helped to build a new wing of which he was a very proud resident during his last days. For these and countless other endeavors on behalf of others, in 1999 then Governor Tom Carper and Lt.

Governor Ruth Ann Minner decorated Mr. Reese as one of Delaware's outstanding volunteers at a dinner in Dover in recognition of his many years of service to Delawareans. He had a full life, was loved by many and had a wonderful group of friends and colleagues. Mr. Reese was formerly a member of the Wilmington Country Club, the Greenville Country Club and the Lewes Yacht Club.

He is survived by his daughter, Dorsey, sons, Brud (Richard, III), Philip (Daphne), and Brent, grandchildren Julie Dillard, Keith Dillard (Teresa), Lee Reese, Natalie Reese Campbell (Ian), Bessie Reese and Toby Reese, and great grandchildren, Emily Mineiro and Eliza Lynn Dillard. His wife, Agnes Fuller Morgan, pre-deceased him as did a grandson, Jeffrey Dillard. He will be interred at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Cemetery near Centreville. A memorial service and reception for the family and friends is planned 1 for Saturday, August 21, at 11 am, at Old Swedes Episcopal Church at 606 North Church Street in Wilmington. The reception hosted by the Reese family will follow immediately after the service at the Parish House on the church grounds.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may. be made in his memory to the Salvation Army of Delaware, 400 North Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; or to Meals on Wheels Delaware, 100 West 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-1625. To sign guest book, visit spicermullikin.com FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 The News Journal Company offers bereavement notifications To Our free of charge. Families who wish to present additional information may do so at an Readers additional fee. Military, organization, and patriotic emblems are available upon request.

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We can help. BBB BUSINESS ACCREDITED 302-654-3005 www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 13, 2010 THE NEWS JOURNAL B9 Harry Rosenberg Age 89 of Boothwyn, PA, died on August 11, 2010. A graveside service will be Friday, August 13th 2 pm, at the Jewish CommuniCemetery on Foulk Rd. Arrangements by: SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL Alda Giovanna Clemente Sama Born in Penns Grove, NJ, on September 29, 1919, Alda entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2010. A Penns Grove High School graduate, Alda graduated from Beacom College, Wilmington DE, in 1939 and started working for the DuPont Company as a Secretary in their Carney's Point, NJ Plant.

At the conclusion of World War II, she was presented with a Certificate, signed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, acknowledging her contribution to DuPont's developmental work on the first atomic bomb which ended the war with Japan. While at DuPont she met the love of her life, Frank Sama, whom she married on July 3, 1943. Due to the housing shortage during the war, she and Frank lived with her mother-inlaw, Rose Sama, in Wilmington, Delaware where her first child, Alfred, was born. At war's send, Alda and family returned to Penns Grove to reside on West Pitman Street.

Frank, began work with Alda's father and brothers at the Penns Grove Bottling Works, later to become Clemente's Liquor Store. During this time her second son, Frank, was born in June 1947 followed by her only daughter, Rose Anna, just fifteen months later. At 39 years of age, her fourth son, Ronald Joseph, was born in April 1959. Alda dedicated her "free" time to the St. James Altar and Rosary Society, serving as Secretary, Vice President and President.

She served on the Saint James Parish Council and was a member of the Mother of Grace Society. Alda was very active in the St. James School PTA and the Italian American Citizens League Ladies Auxiliary. With age and in need of care, in the autumn of 2006, Frank and Alda went to live with their son, Frank, and wife, Judi, in Arizona. Regrettably, after a 63 year marriage, Frank passed away in December 2006.

Alda was later diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. However, surrounded by a beautiful sun-filled setting, Frank, and, wife, Judi, provided Alda with loving and tender care during her later life in Arizona. Alda was renowned for her Italian cooking, loved to crochet, do crossword puzzles, read, listen to opera, play pinochle and travel to the Atlantic City Casinos! She was an ardent Phillies fan from the days of the 1950 Whiz Kids through their 1980 and 2008 Championship years. Alda was preceded in death by her father, Alfredo Clemente; her mother, Anna; her sister, Aminta DiGiocchino; her brothers, Albert, Andy and Harry Clemente. She is survived by her sister, Rena Maurizio; her sons, Alfred, husband of Donna Sama, Frank, husband of Judi Sama, and Ronald; her daughter, Rose Anna, wife of Thomas Albertini; eight (8) grandchildren, Christopher, husband of Dominique Sama, Andrew, husband of Julia Sama, Abbie, wife of Jason Burr, Garland, Miller, and Alessandra Sama, Heather, wife of Kirk Tackitt and Jessica Albertini, two stepgrandchildren, Jennifer and Mark Daddazio; and four great-grandchildren, Dominic, Giovanni and Vincenzo Sama and Sarah Tackitt.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Viewing from 10-11 am, on Tuesday, August 17, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am, all at Corpus James Church, 369 Georgetown Road, Penns Grove, NJ. Interment at the Riverview Cemetery followed by a dinner at DiPaolo's Italian Ristorante, 28 S. Broad Street, Penns Grove. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Journal sMeN eul pue Powered by Margaret J.

Walls Age 93, of Lewes, DE, Thomas Phillips Age 84, of Newark, DE, was guided to Heaven to serve the Lord on August 11, 2010. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved wife of 62 years and adoring family. Thomas was born in UnBeach, New Jersey. He attended Grover Cleveland High School in Caldwell, New Jersey. On August 3, 1943 he enlisted in the United States Navy.

After completing boot camp in Newport, Rhode Island, he enrolled in Radio School in Bainbridge, Maryland. In 1944, he was transferred to New London, Connecticut to attend Submarine School. Thomas was then assigned to New Construction at the Electric Boat Company in Groton, CT commissioning the USS BRILL (SS-330). The Brill was put to sea on December 7, 1944. As a radioman, he completed three war patrols on BRILL under the command of Commander H.B.

Dodge. The first patrol was conducted in the South China Sea between the Indo China coast and Hainan Island. The second was off the east coast of Malaya. The third course of action took place in the Gulf of Siam. The BRILL was in Perth, Australia at the end of WWII and was assigned to Subic Bay until the spring of 1947.

April 1948, the USS BRILL(SS-330) was one of four submarines on the west coast was turned over to the Turkish Government under the United States Military Aid Program. Thomas was the last of the original plank owner crew and fondly remembered being awarded the ship's pennant while in Turkish port of Izmir. During the course of his twenty one and a half years in the Navy, Thomas served aboard the staff of COMSUBLANT, CSS10, the USS BRILL(SS330), USS CREVALLE(SS291), and the USS TENCH (SS-417). As an instructor, he had two tours of duty at both the RM and RM Schools in Bainbridge, Maryland. Thomas retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Radioman in 1964.

Thomas launched a second career and retired as a production foreman for the Schmidt Baking Company in Fullerton, Maryland. On December 19, 1948, he married his sweetheart, Elvira Ellen Romano. They recently celebrated 62 wonderful years of marriage. Thomas is survived by his wife Elvira; two daughters, Deborah Phillips and Colleen Deal; son Thomas Phillips; grandson Jared; granddaughter Chantelle; her husband Ron and three beautiful greatgrandchildren Kaely Shea, Bryce Patrick, and Brody Chase. His family was his pride and joy.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 14, at 10:30 am, at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Hwy, at Duncan Rd, Wilmington, where there will viewing on Friday, August 13, from 6-8 pm. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. For online condolences visit www.mccreryfuneralhome.com 302-478-2204 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. John "Jack" Robert Trotter John "Jack" Robert Trotter, age 33, died on August 10, 2010, courageously and boldly living epidermolysis bullosa since birth. His memory will be cherished by his mother Mary Mellon Trotter of Hockessin, father Robert and Jean Trotter of Wilmington, brother Michael Glen Trotter and wife Swathi Vijayaraghavan of Philadelphia, brother-in-law Anush Vijayaraghavan of Jersey City, and his loving companion and friend Dianna Miller of Glasgow. He is alSO survived by his devoted friends, many aunts, uncles and cousins. His life and that of his family was blessed with extraordinary caregivers, physicians of multiple specialties, nurses, and aides who creatively and compassionately supported his choice to pursue his life goals.

Nothing could stop Jack from doing what he wanted to do. His passion for airplanes and flying began as a 12 year old when he flew in the copilot seat of a singleengine plane over Kitty Hawk, NC. His dream was realized when he completed his first solo flight in 1995 while attending Sanford School in Hockessin (Class of 1996). He achieved his private pilot license and college degree in Aviation Management from Wilmington University 2000. He then prospered in his dream job with MBNA's Aviation Department in New Castle, Delaware.

After six wonderful years at the hangar he transitioned to Bank of America's Support Services department until the last two years of his life. Jack brightened the lives of those around him with his wonderful sense of humor and hearty laugh. He enjoyed being surrounded by his friends and family and was ever the entertainer. He was never afraid to be himself and strive for the impossible. He will be forever remembered with joy and love.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday August 14, 2010 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin where friends may call from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF) at 8909 W. Olympic Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90211 or DebRA of America, Inc. 16 East 41st Street, 3rd floor New York, NY 10017. For online condolences, please visit: www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 Margaret "Peggy" Hughes Symes Age 59, of Rockland, DE, died peacefully on August 9, 2010, surrounded by her family. Peggy graduated from Christiana High School in 1969 and from the University of Delaware in 1974. She was elected Homecoming Queen at Christiana High School and was a University of Delaware cheerleader.

Peggy began her career as a human resources specialist with W. L. Gore. Later, she was employed by Delmarva Power Light and retired after 25 years of service. In retirement, she loved to cook, entertain and travel.

Peggy was predeceased by her brother, Joseph Hughes, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Randall; daughter, Jillian Martone; parents, Joseph and Helen Hughes; sister, Patricia Wentz; and brother, Michael Hughes. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am, on Saturday August 14, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 15 Gender Road, Newark where friends may visit with the family from am. Interment will follow Mass at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington, DE 19804.

For online condolences, please visit CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES www.chandlerfuneralhome.com (302) 478-7100 passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2010, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. She was born November 18, 1916 on Lewes Beach, daughter of the late Coast Guardsman John R. Warren, Jr. and the late Hettie Mae (Mitchell) Warren. Mrs.

Walls lived most of her life on Lewes Beach at the present site of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry where her father was serving at the Lewes Coast Guard Station. Her mother began a family business shortly after Margaret's birth which grew to include Warren's Boats, Cottage and Trailer Lot rentals. Mrs. Walls was a 1936 uate of Lewes High School. Margaret and her late husband Clarence H.

Walls, Sr. raised their family at the same location while maintaining the family business and also Walls' Repair Shop until the property was sold in 2004. Mrs. Walls then spent the remainder of her years on the family farm outside of Lewes. Margaret was adventurous, enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling with her husband, auctions, collecting antiques, and attending horse shows.

She was a member of Groome United Methodist Church, Lewes. Surviving are two sons: Bud Walls and Warren M. Walls, both of Lewes, DE; a daughter, Virginia C. Lewis of California; 6 grandchildren: Catherine Walraven, Cindy Plummer, Christine Thomas, Jeffrey Lewis, Jonathan Walls and Andrew Lewis; and 15 greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Orpha Warren and greatgrandson Jonathan Warren Walraven.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 17, at 11 am, at Parsell Funeral Homes Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, August 16, from 6-8 pm. Burial will be in Bethel Methodist Cemetery, Savannah Road, Lewes, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Sign online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com 302-645-9520 Willodean Williams pAge 73, peacefully of passed Wilmington, away at home on Sunday August 8, 2010.

Services will be held on Saturday August 14, 11 am, Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th DE. Viewing, 9-11 am. Interment, Delaware Veterans Cemetery, August 16, 2010. Arrangements by BELL FUNERAL HOME PLANNING YOUR ESTATE? Consider giving The Needy Family Fund, a private, nonprofit effort run by The News Journal that raises money for those in need in our community.

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