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delawareonline.com DEATHS DELAWARE THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 201 1 THE NEWS JOURNAL B9 OBITUARIES 1 1 LuitotH. Car Bui William T. Imlay Age 84, of Seaford, DE died on Tuesday, June 28 2011. Mr. Imlay retired from Allen Family Foods after 60 years of service.

His wife, Shirley Imlay, died in 2008. He was also preceded in death by his son, William D. Imlay, in 1996. Bill is survived by 2 daughters, Connie Powell and Brenda Phillips, both of Seaford; 2 sisters, Rea English and Edith Marine; 6 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, July 2, at 2 pm at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 N.

Shipley Seaford, DE where friends may call from 1 to 2. Burial will be in Galestown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Woodland United Methodist Church, 5123 Woodland Church Seaford, DE 19973. Debra J. McAllister Debra J.

McAllister, age 52, of Newark, DE passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 surrounded by her family. Mrs. McAllister attended Delaware Technical Community College and graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. She had a passion for fighting for justice and teaching teens that have behavioral issues. Her special memories were of her times with her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. McAllister is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jeff Valentine; sons, Marty and Aaron McAllister; daughters, Melissa and Crystal McAllister; 3 sisters; mother, Jean Kirkpat-rick; grandchildren: Ayan-na, Bobby, Ciera, Gianna, Miranda, Seamus and Tea-gan; and her faithful dogs, Jack and Luke. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey McAllister; and father, Paul Kirkpatrick. A service in celebration of Debra's life will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 3 pm at the family's home. Contact the family for the location of the home.

To express an online condolence, visit www.strano-feeley. com. Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459 Violet B. Rickenback Age 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Regal Heights Healthcare on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Violet spent her career as a bookkeeper, beginning with Hugh A.

George and then spent over 25 years as a loyal employee of Christiana Care Center. She was an active and dedicated member of Union Methodist Church for over 40 years. Her greatest joy was the pride she took in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was an avid gardener, and loved roses and violets. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Regal Heights for the compassion and care they provided for Violet.

Violet was preceded in death by her husband of over 25 years, Earhart Rickenback. She is survived by her sons, Charles M. Rickenback, with whom she lived, and James L. Rickenback; her granddaughter, Megan L. Rickenback; and her sister, Fay Mitchener, and her husband, Philip.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service on Friday, July 1, at Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel, at 11 am. Relatives and friends may call at Gracelawn Chapel from 10-11 am. Interment will be in adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, New Castle, DE 19713. KRIENEN-GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME www.delawarefuneral.com 302.994.9614 Coons: Video part of push for equality Continued from Page B1 their sexual identity.

"It's not OK for your peers, for adults or for anyone to make you feel like you're doing something wrong by being yourself," Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado says in the video. The video's release comes less than a week after New York State legislators voted to allow same-sex marriages. Delaware's civil unions bill was signed into law in March, giving same-sex couples legal protections and benefits. Other senators featured in the video include Richard Blumen-thal of Connecticut, Maria Cantwell of Washington, Dick Durbin of Illinois, Dianne Fein-stein of California, Al Franken of Minnesota, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer of New York, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, and Ron Wyden of Oregon.

The senators are among 25 co-sponsors of the "Respect for Marriage Act," which would provide equal rights for same-sex couples and their families under federal law. Federal law restricts marriage benefits to opposite-sex couples. The senators say the political atmosphere for change is getting better, citing the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" law. "Equality is what America is about," Coons says. "Liberty and justice for all means for all." Contact Nicole Gaudiano at ngaudianogannett.com.

Richard W. Trapnell IV Rich Trapnell, 61, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2011, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, near his home in Kuranda, Australia. He was predeceased by his parents: Richard W. Trapnell III and Jane Trapnell Buck, as well as his younger brother, Jud-son B. Trapnell.

Rich grew up in the Wilmington area where he attended Tower Hill School. He graduated from the Westminster School in Simsbury, CT and attended Harvard University. In 1971, Rich moved to Kuranda in North Queensland, Australia where he and several friends, also from Wilmington, started Rosebud Farm and Nursery. For the next forty years Rich planted and created a tropical garden, horticulturally renowned for its collection which he had obtained from his travels to Asia and South America. Surviving Rich are his two sons, Nathan H.

Trapnell and Jonathan (Digby) A. Trapnell, both of Kuranda; his brother, George H. Trapnell and his wife Kathi of Wilmington, DE; his sister-in-law, Rose C. Trapnell of Charlottesville, VA and five nieces and a nephew. Private service and burial were held at Rosebud Farm, Kuranda, Australia.

Dominic S. Pedante Age 53, of Woodstock, GA, formerly of Wilmington, died June 26, 2011. A loving father, brother and son, he was born in Wilmington, DE. Dominic was a 1976 graduate of Glasgow High School in Newark, DE where he played football, baseball and basketball and still holds many football records at the school. He is survived by former wife, Eileen; daughter, Caroline son, Saverino father, Saverino sisters, Mary and Madeline; brother Stanley; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and one great-nephew.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30 from 12 to 2 pm at NORTHSIDE CHAPEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS, Roswell, GA. A prayer service will be held at 2 pm in the stateroom of the funeral home. Interment will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. www.northsidechapel.com 770-645-1414 Robert Reed Age 63, of Townsend, DE, died June 25, 2011, peacefully at home.

He is survived by his daughters: Nina Ashford and Tia Gaines; brothers: Sam and Ray Reed. Memorial services will be 11 am, July 2, at Lee Haven UMC, Pine Tree Townsend, DE, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Robert Reed Memorial Fund at Wilmington Trust Co. Arrangements by BENNIE SMITH FH, Dover In Memoriam DONALD (Duke) BRIGGS In loving memory Nothing can ever take away the love our hearts hold dear. Fond memories linger every day, RememDrances keep you near.

Happy Birthday Lots of Love, Louise William White Welch Age 88, of Montvale, formerly of Newport, DE, died on June 28, 2011 after a brief illness. He retired from E.I. DuPont after 45 'a years of service, first working at the Newport Plant, then Chestnut Run and then Sales in the New York metropolitan area. He was the beloved husband of Ethel Sullivan Welch. Among those that he leaves behind, are his wife, Ethel Sullivan Welch; daughter Florence Aevia Magdalena and her husband David Bayer; son James Conrad and his partner Ivo Dominguez grandchildren Deborah Kathleen Se-idel and her husband Richard Seidel, Jeffrey Bower and wife Lauren Wool, great-granddaughter Sabi-na Wool Bower.

BUI was a member and supporter of Highlands Presbyterian Church in New Jersey and had been extensively involved with the Presbytery of the Palisades. He was born in Wilmington, DE and raised on a small farm in Stanton. Went to Stanton Elementary School and then Conrad High School. Attended Goldey-Beacom College. He served in the Marines in the Pacific theatre during WWII and was a combat veteran of Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima.

He was musically gifted as a singer and also played violin for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and was their librarian before he was transferred to New Jersey. He was a former member of West Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, enjoyed being a part of the Brandywiners musical family and was an avid golfer. A Memorial Service will be held at Highlands Presbyterian Church, 270 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 at 7 pm Thursday, June 30th. There will also be a service at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 at 10 am on Saturday, July 2, 2011.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Soul Support Systems, 18 The Square, Suite 20, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 andor the New Alexandrian Library, 14914 Deer Forest Road, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by ROBERT SPEARING FUNERAL HOME 155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ Richard L. "Dick" Waterman Age 79, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully at home, with his wife by his side on Monday, June 27, 2011. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Amsterdam, NY. Dick was employed for 36 years by Insurance Company of North America and CIGNA working in Marine Loss Prevention and Marine Underwriting in New York City, Philadelphia, PA and Richmond, IN.

He graduated from New York State Maritime College, Fort Schuyler, The Bronx, NY. He received the Pi Sigma Phi Award of the Propeller Club of the United States and was a member of the American Institute of Marine Underwriters. Dick served two years in the United States Navy and ten years on active duty in the Reserves. He was predeceased by his daughter, Cindy DiP-into and his parents, Leo and Betty Waterman of Fort Plain, NY. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marilyn, his son, John and son-in-law, James DiPinto.

Also surviving are sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and a cousin. Memorial Mass will he held 11 am on Friday, July 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 371 E. Main Street in Middletown, where his family will greet friends from 10-11 am. Inurnment will be private at All Saints Cemetery in Wilmington, DE.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Cindy Foundation, 2206 Shallcross Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 or Compassionate Care Hospice, 702B Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805, would be appreciated. Arrangements by DANIELS HUTCHISON FUNERAL HOME LLC, Middletown, DE Online condolences may be sent to www.daniels- Otto D. Miller Age 93, passed away June 26, 2011. Mr. Miller was formerly of Wilmington, DE, where he was a registered architect.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita and is survived by his brother-in-law, Eugene Coulbourn; niece, Rita (Vincent) Salvatore; nephews, Gary (Deborah) Coulbourn and Scott Coulbourn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hand-maker's Foundation, 2221 N. Rosemont Tucson, AZ 85712. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, Tucson, AZ Robert P. Otto "Bob" Robert P.

"Bob" Otto, age 67, of Elkton, MD, left our world hand-in-hand with Jesus on Monday, June 27, 2011. Born in Pennsylvania on October 25, 1943, he was the son of Evelyn Bush Otto, Bradford, PA, and the late Melvin Otto. A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Otto retired as a purchasing agent from the DuPont Glasgow, DE.

He was a 30-year member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he started the college-age student membership program. An avid quilling artist, he was a 7th-degree black belt, body builder and trainer. He also enjoyed restoring and fixing bikes for many neighborhood children. Mr. Otto was FULLY involved with, and COMPLETELY adored by his grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer E. Otto (Kenneth King), Newark, DE; grandchildren, Mi-kayla, Malikai and Olivia King; and brother, Frank Otto, Bradford, PA. He also leaves to cherish his memory, Tina Otto, Newark, DE, and Mary Shaffer, Bear, DE. Memorial service will be held 11 am, Saturday, July 2, at Calvary Baptist Church, 215 E. Delaware Newark, DE.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Wilmington, DE 19801, or to Elkton's "E-Skate Family Fun Center" Fund, at any WSFS Bank branch. Arrangements by HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS, P.A. hickshomeforfunerals.com Elizabeth Murray McArthur Latchum Age 92, died June 11, 2011. She was born in Fay-etteville, NC and lived in Jensen Beach, FL after living in Wilmington, DE for many years.

In Who's Who of American Women, Betty was an outstanding civic worker. She was a school teacher in NC and was later on the Delaware Board of Education for many years. She was an active Jr. Board volunteer at Wilmington Christiana Care Hospital and president of numerous organizations. Betty is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Murray "Beth" of Palm City, FL; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Murray McArthur Latchum Anglada of PA; 3 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Adelaide and Colton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, United States District Court Judge James L. Latchum; a daughter, Su-Allan; a sister, Mary McArthur Pope; and a brother, Joseph Allen McArthur. A private memorial service is being planned. Memorial contributions may be made to: Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Stuart, FL 34997 or McPherson Presbyterian Church, 3525 Clifdale Fayetteville, NC 28303. Arrangements handled by EDGLEY CREMATION SERVICES, Stuart, FL Daniel N.

Maniscalco Daniel N. Maniscalco, age 47, of Middletown, DE passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011. Daniel worked as an insulator in the construction industry. He was a Star Trek fan and he enjoyed building model cars and playing video games. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Lisa A.

Maniscalco; sons, Daniel P. and Robert M. Maniscalco; 4 brothers: Steve, Ralph, Philip and Frank Maniscalco; grandson, Amiliano; and mother, Stella Maniscalco. He was preceded in death by his father, Philip Maniscalco. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011 in Stra-no Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702 from lOam-llam followed by a service in celebration of Daniel's life at 11am.

Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. Contributions may be sent to the funeral home to assist the family with expenses. For directions and to express an online condolence, visit www.strano-feeley.com. Strano Feeley Family Funeral Home 302-731-5459 Ethel Mae Horsey Oney Daughter of Clifford James and Lolita Clara Horsey was born on July 21, 1949. She made her transition to eternally rest in peace on Thursday, June 23, 2011.

Services Friday, July 1, at Mt. Enoch Holy Church, Salisbury. MD. Viewing 11 am-1 pm. Services begin at 1 pm.

Services entrusted to GORE FUNERAL HOME frrrt rtrra Hi James Waller Age 76, departed this life June 24, 2011. Brother of Louise Woodlen and Shirley Barbour. Uncle of Joyce Woodlen, Earl Woodlen Jr. and Thomas Clay. He is also survived by a faithful aunt, Christine Word, and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral 9:30 am, Saturday, July 2, at CONGO FUNERAL HOME, 201 N. Gray Ave. Viewing am only. Burial Gracelawn. www.congofuneralhome.

com 302-652-8887 s-2 MT1 Severn Teackle Wallis III A resident of Heron Point in Chestertown, MD, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home. He was 99 years old. Mr. Wallis was born on March 2, 1912 in Elk Neck, MD. He was the son of the late Severn T.

Wallis Jr. and Bessie Wharton Wallis. He grew up along the North East River of the Chesapeake Bay with 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He graduated from Tome School in Port Deposit, MD in 1933 and from the University of Delaware in 1937 with a degree in Economics. Mr.

Wallis served in the Army during World War II in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He retired from the Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He worked in the Organic Chemicals Division of the DuPont Company for 40 years, retiring in 1977. In 1954, Mr. Wallis married Ruth DeHaven of West Chester, PA.

They resided in Wilmington, DE and Park Ridge, IL before retiring in Chestertown. Mr. Wallis was an avid gardener and woodworker. He enjoyed traveling, sailing, hunting, fishing and poetry as well as being an active father. He was hardworking and true to his ideals and his family.

In addition to his wife of R7 voaru bp i "snrvivpd by two daughters: Jennifer Wallis Hill and husband Norman of Winston-Salem, NC and Suzanne Wallis Geyer and husband Bob of St. Louis, MO; five grandchildren: Severn Teackle Wallis Johansson, William Hunter Wallis Johansson, Mason Geyer, Kaela Geyer and Louisa Geyer. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by: FELLOWS, HELFENBEIN NEWNAM FUNERAL HOME, MiUington, MD Online condolences may be made to the family at www.

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