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B8 THE NEWS JOURNAL Saturday, April 4, 2009 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES Edward William Rothfuss, Jr. James M. Hobbs Age 79, of Stanton, DE, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Jimmy Mack" worked for the Dupont Company for 28 TODAY'S OBITUARIES Larraine Elizabeth Smith Larraine Elizabeth Smith, of Bridgeville, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, DE. She was 89.

Larraine was born on April 15, 1919 '1 Highland, Jeannie A. Beldyk-Byers Retired Educator Mrs. Jeannie A. Beldyk-Byers, age 58, of Bear, DE, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs.

Beldyk-Byers was a Delaware native, born in Wilmington on November 20, Howard J. Mason Howard J. Mason, age 81, of Seaford, DE died on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. Howard was the son of the late C. H.

"King" Mason and Leona Greise Mason. Mr. Mason retired from the Dupont Company in 1986 after 30 years. He was an Army veteran of WW II and Korea; he was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church and Gideons International.

His wife Helen Hastings Ma- 1 1 1- 11 1 Kl TI Went home to be with his Lord April 1, 2009. He was 94 years old. Ed was born in Manhattan, NY, but raised in Livingston, NJ. He was a 1st Lt. in the U.S.

Army Engineering Corps and served in the South Pacific. He received a Bachelor's degree from Utah State and his Master's in Civil Engineering from Princeton. He began working at DuPont in Seaford, DE moving to the Louviers site until nis retirement in 1978. He enjoyed his summer home in Bethany Beach. He was an avid gardener and loved to travel, ski, hikc.anything outdoors.

He was a member of Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In 1973 he met and married Margaret Boyes Clayton. Margaret passed away in 2004. Ed is survived by 2 daughters, Barbara Lamminan and her husband Forrest, of Chicago, IL, and their daughter Kirstin Osgood of Illinois, and Margaret Jenkins and her husband, David, of Wilmington, DE and their children Richard, Mathew and Ashley Sabo; son, Dr. J.

Wesley Clayton and his wife, Maggie, of Newark and their children, Sarah Coakley, Rachel Nimon and Laura, great-grandson, Elijah Nimon; and cousins. Miss Christine Herman and Mrs. Jane Burgess. Special thanks to the staff of Stonegates and Delaware Hospice who made his last weeks sopleasant. The funeral service will be held on Saturday April 4, at 2 pm, at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark, 308 Possum Park Newark, DE, 19711.

Visitation is from pm, at the church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mercy Needs Fund in care of the church. Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOME JoAnn R. Sammons Age 66, of Elkton, MD, died April 2, 2009 at Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE.

Service. 11 am, Tuesday, April 7, at GEE FUNERAL HOME, 259 E. Main Elkton, MD. Friends may call Monday, April 6, 2009 from 7-9 pm. In Memoriam DOMINICK PAOLI In loving memory of Dominick Paoli.

Happy Birthday Daddy and Pop-Pop Love you and miss you. We think of you everyday at 1 1 :45 when the phone rings at lunch. Please watch over our family. Love Nancy, Jim, Jimmy and Dante DONALD FORBES, SR. Don Frog, Happy Birthday in Heaven.

Love, Maureen MARK J. GRZYBOWSKI 4462 3901 Happy Birthday. I miss you. Love, Mom MICHAEL THIEMANN On the 2nd Anniversary of your death, no you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. We love you and miss you.

Love, Mom, Dad and Family SGT. JOHNNY RAY BOZEMAN Remembering you on your 50th birthday. There is still a hole left in our hearts by your passing. In loving memory, Mom. Dad Family Sharon King Sharon, we saw you growing weak, we knew you couldn't stay, so we sadly just backed away.

We knew the Lord came took you home by that beautiful sunrise one year ago today. Sadly missed by Mom, Pop, Mike, Nichole, Brothers, Sisters, Neices, Nephews Gabby. Make a difference iiicNewyoumai 1 1 1 i i years betorei retiring in 1991. He was an Army Vet eran during A ine Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 53 fj years, Gla-i, dys; his chil-n si dren, Lany, Barbara Lindell and husband Ric; brothers, Bruce and Paul Wayne Hobbs; one sister Belle Coomer; grandchildren, Dana Hobbs, Tina Auen and husband Scottie, Jason Lindell, Erin Lindell and Sara Hobbs; great grandchildren; Austin, Jamal, Nick, Jaheim, Dylan, Sydney, D'ayzia.

Funeral services will be 7pm, Monday, April 6, at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis Newport, where visitation will Degin at 6pm. Interment will be, Tuesday, April 7 at 10am at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Chesapeake City Bear, DE. The family suggests contributions in James memory to Delaware American Diabetes 100 West 10th Ste. 1002, Wilmington, DE 19801 or Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Ste.

302, Newark, DE 19713. To send online condolences visit www.nicholsgilmore.com 302-998-8013 Roland L. Jackson "Monty" Age 66, a native of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2009 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Monty was the beloved son of the late Roland and Josephine Jackson. He attended Newark High School where he co-Captained the YellowJackets football team and received his Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Delaware.

A history buff through and through, he taught middle school Social Studies and History in Cecil County, Maryland until his retirement and delighted in seeing the successes achieved by nis former students. Monty also enjoyed his part-time jobs at the Supermarket and the Delaware Park Race Track. Monty was a lifelong blood donor, a "Quiet Hero" who gave the gift of life to many through his fenerous platelet donorship. lonty enjoyed spending time at his Fenwick Island Deach house with family and friends. He spent many hours "puttering" about on home projects, painting, and gardening.

He was an avid reader, always ensuring family and friends were kept up-to-date on the latest current events and sports headlines. His Brittany Spaniel, Lily, was always by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Eleanor; his children and their spouses: Debbie and Dave Fogg; Diana and Seth Weingarten; and Dave and Heather Schaen. He was the proud "Nunu" to grandchildren Laura, Jonathan, and Emily Fogg; Kaeli, Colby, and Shae Weingarten: and Kristin, Jennifer, and Morgan Schaen. The family would like to thank Dr.

Thomas Maxwell, and the caring doctors and nurses at the Christiana Hospital for their dedication, es- gecially the Emergency oom, CICU, and Oncology staff. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at R.T. Foard Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. Main Newark, DE 19711. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the service.

Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Monty's memory to the Blood Bank of Del-marva, 100 Hygeia Drive, Newark DE 19713 or the Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 455 Stanton Christiana Newark DE 19713. To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com. R.T. FOARD JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS CREMATORY 302-731-4627 Josephine W.

Mayne Josephine W. Mayne died at home on April 1, 2009. She is survived by her husband Edgar, son Ned, daughter Julie, and sister Jean Beard. A service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 10 am at St. James' Episcopal Church, Mill Creek Hundred.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington DE 19810. Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 In Memoriam DOMINICK PAOLI In loving memory of Dominick Paoli Dad, Happy Birthday. We love you and miss you.rOur Sunday morning's are not the same. Love Dom and Joe In 1 Aunet, Gerald Beldyk-Byers, Jeannie Berman, Alexander Duncan, Shirley Finocchiaro, Joseph Hobbs, James Jackson, Roland Mason, Howard Mayne. Josephine McCorkle, Lorraine McLaughlin, Regina Owens, Thelma Rothfuss, Edward Sammons, JoAnn Smith, Larraine VanderHoeven, Melissa indicates obituaries running for the first time Gerald Francis Aunet, Sr.

Gerald Francis Aunet, Sr, age 72, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Superior, WI, died on March 31, 2009 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Prior to college, he served in the U.S. Army. He earned a BS in math, chemistry, and physics at the University of Wisconsin, Superior and a MS in chemistry at the University of South Dakota. He retired from the textile fibers department of the DuPont Company as a Research Fellow after a 32 year career.

Although Jerry had an honored career, he was most proud of his family. A sports fan who enjoyed coaching ice hockey in the 1970s and 80s, he continued to support his children and grandchildren in their sports and other activities. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Aunet, his parents, Leonard and Florence Aunet, and brother, Ron Aunet. He is survived by his wife Cathy; son, Jerry Jr. and his wife Valerie of Landen-berg, PA; son, Jon and his wife Vickie of Hockessin, DE; daughter, Jenny of Wilmington, DE; grandchildren, Jerry III, Mandie, Matt, Brittany, and Jordan Aunet; sister, Janice Hogan; brothers, Dan, Doug, Rick, and Bruce Aunet, all of Wisconsin, and a large extended family.

Friends may call from 3-5 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE. There will be a private memorial service and burial for the family. In lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to Historical Red Clay Valley, Incorporated, P.O. Box 5787, Wilmington, DE 19808. www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 Shirley A.

Duncan Mrs. Shirley A. Duncan, age 80, of Newark, DE, died on Monday, March 30, 2009, at Christiana Hospital. Born on August 23, 1928, Mrs. Duncan was a daughter of the late William M.

Ander son and I Wetherhold Anderson. A talented homemaker throughout her life, she greatly en- i loved both cooking and! gardening. She was also eirmloved for years school bus attendant with the Christina School District. Active in her community, Mrs. Duncan was a past president, a past vice president, and a Life Member of the Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, a past officer of the Brookside Community Civic Association, and an active member of Love of Christ Church in Bear.

In her leisure hours, she collected bears and lighthouses. A devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, she delighted most of all in spending time with her beloved family, her many friends, and her cat, KC. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Foresman Duncan, in 2003. She is survived by her children, Jane L. Burnett and husband, Ronnie, of Chesa- Beake Beach, MD; Nancy L.

iuncan and husband, Glenn Rawlings, of Dover, DE; George F. Duncan, Jr. and wife, Judy, of Newark, DE; Jeff S. Duncan and wife, Bren-da Lee, of Newark, DE; and David A. Duncan and wife, Christine, of vViiniingioii, DE, 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, April 6, 2009, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where friends may call after 11:30 am. Interment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE. Those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, Ste. 205, New Castle, DE 19720; or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

To sign guest register, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES ii CREMATORY 302-328-2213 Ir i I i yv. ii 14 vears as a PA. She en joyed camping, traveling and be ing around ner iamny. Rho was a 1 member of! the Seventh- day Adven-f i tist Church in Drums, PA and Federals-burg, MD. Larraine was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Rose Daubert and her loving husband of 67 years, Elwood Eugene Smith.

She is survived By (3) sons and (3) daughters with their spouses, Dorothy and Jack Melson of Bridgeville, DE, Bernice and Bob Hayes of Hamburg, PA, Robert and Marty Smith of Federalsburg, MD, Kenneth and Jean Smith of Hamburg, PA, Elaine Rust of Portland, OR, and Charles and Marlena Smith of Bridgeville, DE; (2) sisters Evelyn Gabriel of Hazelton, PA and Thelma Kalenevitch of Hum-melstown, PA; (17) grandchildren; (29) great grandchildren; and (7) great great grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 6, from 6 8 pm at FLEIfsCHAUER FUNERAL HOME, 16 W. Market St Greenwood, DE. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, at 11 am, at the Burkey Driscoll Funeral Home in Hamburg, PA. Friends may call one hour before the funeral.

Interment will be held at Berks County Memorial Gardens, Reading, PA. Melissa VanderHoeven Age 34, of Galestown, MD ana Laurel, DE died at her home in Galestown on March 30, 2009. All services will be private. Arrangements are by Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, DE. owned And operated since i960 Gourmet Fruit Baskets Interior Plants Balloon Bouquets 1303 Veale Road, Wilmington The News Journal Company offers ten lines of an Obituary free of charge for the first insertion.

Families who wish to present additional information may do so at an additional fee. Military, organization, and patriotic emblems are available upon request For further information, and to place an Obituary, please consult your funeral director. make a donation. www.iiecdyfaiTiily.org 1 195U, aaugn-sr ter of the late Michael Beldyk and Frances Parastino Beldyk. A the Universi- ty of Dela- heldf' a mas-fl A ter's degree A in education and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gam: ma Society, an education honorary.

Following her first teaching assignment with Wilmington Manor Elementary School, she went on to accept a position at McCullough Elementary, where she spent most of her 30-year career as an educator. Prior to her retirement, she taught for one year at Southern Elementary in Bear. She was active in the leadership of a variety of professional associations, including the Delaware State Education Association, the Colonial Education Association, where she was a past vice-president and past president, and the Delaware State Education Association-Retired, where she recently served as secretary of the organization. She was also an active member of St. Paul's R.C.

Church in Delaware City, serving as both a lector and a Eucharistic Minister. Following her retirement, Mrs. Beldyk-Byers delighted in traveling with her beloved husband of 16 years, James J. Byers. Together they spent 6 months of each year in Alaska, where they greatly enjoyed camping, salmon fishing, kayaking, and Whitewater rafting.

In her leisure hours, she also enjoyed bowling, reading, quilting, and listening to the music of various church choirs. In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by her brothers, Richard M. Beldyk and wife, Marie, of Bear, DE; and Alan W. Beldyk and wife, Karen, of Newark, DE; granddaughter, April Roberts; great granddaughter, Ashley Roberts; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Friends may call 5-7 pm on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N.

DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at St. Paul's R.C. Church, 209 Washington Street, Delaware City, DE. Interment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To sign guest register, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORY 302-328-2213 Alexander J. Berman On Sunday, March 29, 2009, Alexander John Berman, age 46, resident of Sebastian, FL, and former longtime resident of Elkton, MD, went to be with his parents, Max and Carol Berman, and brothers, Max and Peter Berman, who have gone before him.

Over the years, he worked at Thiokol, Del Pro, and Chrysler before leaving for a warmer climate in central Florida. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and riding his Harley. Always willing to lend a hand, he was a good friend and brother to all. He will be remembered by his daughter, Jennifer Bach, Elkton, MD; sister, Susan Greene, Raleigh, NC; brother, David Berman, Elkton, MD; longtime companion, Susan Stayton Berman, Sebastian, FL; nephew, Matthew Berman; nieces, Sarah Greene, Elizabeth Greene, and Laura Berman; and many friends. A fellowship will be held celebrating his life on Saturday, April 4, from 1-3 pm at The Harlan House of Cherry Hill United Methodist Church, 33 Elk Mills Elkton, MD.

Interment will be private, i In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Alex to the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, 1110 aotn Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 (www.vnatc.com) 800-749-5760. Joseph Francis Finocchiaro Age 67 of Millsboro. DE died April 2, 2009. Services and burial will be private. Contr: DE Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Condolence emailed to: www. watsonfh.com (302-934-7842). Burial Information HELEN WEBB, AGE 95, former address, 100 FULLER RD, DELMAR, DE, date of death, 3-29-09. Any relatives or friends are requested to Immed contact Joseph Kelly at Chandler Funeral Homes, 302-478-7100 to claim the remains. 1 son aieu on marcu suu.

nu- ward is survived by twin daughters, Susan J. Mason and Sally Mason Evans and her husband Richard: 2 grand children, Mark Mason Evans and Marsha Sue-Ann Evans. A brother, Richard K. Mason also survives Howard. Funeral Services will be on Monday, April 6, at Noon at Mt.

Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High St, Seaford. DE where friends may call from 10:30 am until 12 noon. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel, DE. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High Seaford, DE 19973.

Arrangements by the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, Seaford, DE Lorraine C. (Kurtz) McCorkle Age 71, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at Christiana Hospital surround- ed by her family Born in Wilmington. Mrs. McCorkle retired as a supervisor in vehicle maintenance and control for the US Air Force and worked in the business department at Panzer Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. She was predeceased by her sons, Michael and Mark McCorkle and her sisters, Patricia Kwoka and Joan Bernier.

She is survived by her sister, Geraldine Kwoka of Newark, DE; her nieces and nephews, Mary Pat and John Kwoka, Joe Kwoka, Antoinette Kwoka-Sheehan, Michelle Kwoka-Dusseau, Anthony Kwoka and Karen Johnson. Friends and family are invited to visitation on Monday, April 6, between 6-8 pm at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10:30 am at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. Interment will be at Knob Noster Cemetery in Knob Noster, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the SPCA, PO Box 6067, Stanton, DE 19804.

www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 302-652-5913 Regina McLaughlin (nee Babicki) Passed away on April 3, 2009 of Ridley Morton, PA. Wife of the late John J. Mc Laughlin. Mother of John J. (Karen) Mc Laughlin, Regina Jeanne" (John) Vesty, Theresa Terry" A.

M. (Joe) Shields, Margaret "Peggy (Charlie) Lynch and Tom (Sharyn) McLaughlin. Sister of Babs McDonough, Rose (George) Sflrri and Theresa Ruczwicz. and the late Hedwig Karpinski, Walter, Skippy, Joe, Iggy and Crabby Babicki. Grandmother of Joseph A.

Shields III, Daniel M. Lynch, Kelsey M. Lynch, Maggie (Margaret, Jr.) Lynch, Cameryn McLaughlin, Brea Regina McLaughlin, Kristy McLaughlin, Allison Werb and Lindsay Werb. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral mass Tuesday April 7, at 11 :30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Amosland Morton, PA. Interment, SS Peter Paul Cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday am at The Church. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147 Ridley Park, PA 19078 or Sacred Heart Manor. 6445 Ger-mantown PA 19119 would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kevin M.

Lyons Funeral Service 610-583-4400 Thelma Owens Age 88, departed this life March 31, 2009 in St. Francis Hospital. Mass 10am Mon. April 6 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1012 French Viewing Sunday, April 5th, 5-7.

Burial. Uraceiawn. Arr. by CONGO FUNERAL HOME. In Memoriam ANTHONY "TONY" GRIFFIN PS Happy 53rd Birthday You left us so suddenly we didn't have time to say goodbye.

Forever loved and always missed. Dad, Brothers, Sisters, Children Grandchildren DOMINICK PAOLI In loving memory of Dominick Paoll Happy Birthday my darling husband. I love you and so deepjy miss you. Love you Lee i' i.