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6 a a THE NEWS JOURNAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2001 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES TODAY'S OBITUARIES Adams, Baker, Bliss, Elena Brothers, Alma Capanna, Chance, Fahey, Dorothy Griffith, Hartman, Igo, Diane Levin, MaGuire, Markovitz, Martell, McCaffrey, McLaughlin, McQuay, Moeller, Robert Morris, Neave, Peterson, Phillips, Preston, I. Richardson, Robbins, Sherman, Westmorland, Wilks, Flora Wolinski, obituaries running for the first time Sara M. Adams Sara Marie Adams, 92 of Elkton, MD, died Thursday, November 8, 2001. Her husband, Horace L. Adams, died December 21, 1999.

She was preceded in death by her son, Horace F. "Frank" Adams and brother, Pierce Malin. Survivors include her children, Elizabeth B. "Betty" of Elkton, MD, Flora M. Shellender of.

Chesapeake City, MD, Henry L. "Hank" Adams of Titusville, FL; siblings, Robert Malin of Rising Sun, MD, Nora Crockett of New Castle, DE; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. funeral service will be 1 pm Monday, November 12 at HICKS HOME FOR FUNERALS, 103 W. Stockton Elkton, MD 21921. Visitation will be 3-5 pm Sunday, November 11 and 12 noon Monday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in St. John's Methodist Cemetery, Lewisville, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Baptist Bible Church or the Northern Chesapeake Hospice Foundation, of the funeral home. Ashley Nicole Baker Age 20. of Dagsboro, DE died Wednesday, November 7, 2001.

She was a 1999 graduate of Indian River High School where she was a cheerleader. She enjoyed playing, piano and flute, swimming and horseback riding. Her mother, R. Suzette Wolfe Powell and her stepfather, Rex; father, Allen Baker; maternal grandparents, Elva F. and Frank Bennett; paternal grandparents, Ken and Ann Baker; and sister, Lauren Powell survive.

The funeral service will be 1:30 pm Sunday, November 11 at the Bethany of MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES, West Ave, Ocean View, DE, where friends may call after 12 noon. Burial will be in the St. Georges Cemetery in Clarksville, DE. Elena A. Bliss Age 81 of Newark, DE died Monday, November 5, 2001.

was a credit manager for Grants and Shoppers Fair. She was a very active and energetic person with many hobbies and interests. She doted on her 2 sons and was very involved with the Newark Senior Center. Elena was also a painter and opera lover, both as a listener and as a singer. Traveling to foreign countries and collecting European Antiques were Elena passions hers.

In fact, could speak 3 foreign languages fluently-Italian, German and French. She was always advising and counseling her many friends and family and figuring out ways to stretch her dollars. Elena led a life rich with friends and experiences, and she will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her husband, A. William Bliss, who died in 1991.

She is survived by her 2 sons, William wife of 34 years Joan of Newark, DE and Richard and his wife of 28 years Joan of Great Falls, VA; her beloved grandchildren, Jason, Travis, Brian and Ashley. She is also survived by her brother, Nicholas Lendino and his children; and her companion of the last 6 years, Dennis Wilcott. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at the Newark Senior Center, 200 White Chapel Newark, DE on Saturday afternoon, November 10, 2001 at 1 pm. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA on Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Newark Senior Center, 200.

White Chapel Newark, DE 19713. Arrangements by DOHERTY FUNERAL HOMES www.dohertyth.com Alma Diane Brothers Age 56 of Wilmington, died Monday, November 5, 2001 at the Wilmington Hospital. Ms. Brothers leaves to cherish her mother, Shirley Woodlyn; children, Kevin, Cheryl, Troy, Darnell and Willie Brothers, all of Wilmington; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a niece of NY; and a dear friend, Theodore Archie. She was preceded death by min Curtis; and 'stepfather, Alphonso Lancaster.

The service will be 11 am Saturday, November 10 at St. Mary's Church, Washington Lea Wilmington, where friends may call from 10-11. Arrangements by BELL MEMORIAL CHAPEL John E. Capanna 66 Thursday, of Carneys November Point, NJ 8, 2001 at the home of his sister, Rose, following a long illness. John was born in Penns Grove, NJ to the late Ercole and Catherine M.

(Lodi), Capanna, and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was formerly employed for E.I. DuPont Chambers Works in Deepwater, NJ, retiring, in 1992 with 37 years of service. He was US Army veteran and member of the St. James R.C.

Church. His son, Jeffery J. Capanna of White Plains, NY; sisters, Rose P.A. Willis of Carneys Point, NJ, Gloria Boellaard of Pennsville, NJ; 3 nieces and 2 great nephews survive. The funeral service will be 11 am November 13 at the ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, E.

Maple Penns Grove, NJ, where relatives and friends may call from 7-9 pm on Monday, November 12. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Penns Grove, NJ. Please make contributions in his memory to Hospice of Salem County, 390 N. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070. Patricia Welch Chance Age 58 of Clayton, DE died Wednesday, November 7, 2001.

Service at 11 am on Saturday, November 10 at the GALENA FUNERAL HOME of Stephen L. Schaech, 118. W. Cross Galena, MD. Burial in Asbury Cemetery, Millington, MD.

Dorothy Pippin Fahey Of Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach died November 6, 2001 of congestive heart failure at her home. Mrs. Fahey was a graduate of the University of Delaware, as was her husband, John who predeceased her in 1975. In her earlier years, she had been active in the American Association of University Women and in her later years at The Academy of Life Long Learning. Mrs.

Fahey is survived by her daughter, Judy Hayes and 2 grandchildren, Amy Hayes Blok and Jay Hayes. A memorial service will be 11 am Monday, November 12 at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, (Rt. south of Silverside Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concord Pike Library, 3406 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 or First State Hospice, 5193 W. Woodmill Suite 28, Wilmington, DE 19808.

Bernice M. Fletcher (nee Bain) Age 93 of Cornwall, PA, formerly of Beach Haven Gardens, NJ, died November 6, 2001 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA. Born November 9, 1907 in Warren, RI, Bernice married the late, Allston, Fletcher MA. She March was 8, employed by the Bob Carpenter family of Wilmington, DE from 1957-1974. Surviving are 2 daughters, Marcia Fennimore of Coatesville, PA.

Gail of State College, PA; 3 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; a sister, Doris Wilkiund of Middletown, RI; and a brother, Ralph Bain of Silverlake, NH. The service and interment will be held in Fitzwilliam, NH at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy, Innocents Episcopal Church, S. Atlantic Beach Haven Gardens, NJ 08008. Arrangements by NORKAS FUNERAL HOME Philadelphia, PA In Memoriam CUSHING, MATTIE In loving memory of my Dear Sister Mattie Cushing who passed away Nov 10, 1987.

We really miss you so much but you'll never be for gotten. Sadly missed by your Sister, Mae FISHER, JIM In memory of my husband and father who passed away 9 years ago. Gone from our sight but never our memory. Gone from our touch but our hearts. Dearly loved and sadly missed, wife Nancy and son John HAMMOND, JOAN In loving memory of our Mother, Joan Hammond, who departed this life on November 10th, 2000.

Sadly missed but always in our hearts. Her Children KETTNER, WILLIAM JR. Happy Birthday, though your smile is gone forever and your face we cannot touch, We will always treasure the memory of the one we love so much. Mother, Sister, Brothers In Memoriam and Cards of Thanks Advertisements can be placed by calling Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. of Rehoboth Beach, DE died suddenly Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at her residence. Rita was born in NY to the late Ignatius and Elinor Madarassy Horvath. She lived in Elsmere and Newark, DE before moving to Rehoboth Beach 4 years ago.

She and her husband, the late Russell O. Griffith, owned and operated the Griffith Funeral Home in Elsmere, DE for many years. Mrs. Griffith attended the Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth Beach and was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and loving sister. She made many sacrifices during her life and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Survivors include son, Robert daughter, Connie L. both of' Rehoboth Beach; sister, Edith Kushman of Long Island, NY; granddaughter, Bettyanne Snider of Georgetown, DE; niece, Cathy Madarassy of Bear, DE; and 3 great grandchildren, Amber Matthews and Erica and Robby Snider. She was predeceased by 2 grandchildren and 2 brothers. The memorial service will be 1. pm Saturday, November 17 at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 32 Baltimore Rehoboth Beach.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the church. by PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES CREMATORIUM, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE Edward James Hartman Rita R. Griffith Age 70 of Selbyville, DE died Nov. 8, 2001 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD. Mass 10 am Nov.

13 at St. Luke's Church, 100th Coastal, Ocean City, MD. Visitation 2-4 pm Nov. 11 at HASTINGS F.H., Selbyville. Diane M.

Igo Diane M. (DiStefano) Igo, age 46 of Colonial Heights, Wilmington, DE, passed away Wednesday morning, November 7, 2001. Diane was born in Wilmington June 10, 1955 and was a 1973 graduate of Conrad High School. She earned an Associates degree from the University of Delaware and worked as a clerk for the Family Court system, having recently completed her 25th year of service. A member of St.

Anthony of Padua parish, Diane was a loving wife and devoted mother. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Richard "Rick" Igo; her children, Christine and David Igo; her parents, Albert and Betty (Cahall) DiStefano of Wilmington; and her brother and sister-in-law, Albert, Jr. and Sandi DiStefano and their sons, Anthony and Daniel, all of Newark, DE. Diane is also survived by her mother-in-law, Jeanette Igo of Wilmington; her brothersin-law, Frank, Terry, Gene and Bob Igo, all of Wilmington; her sister-in-law, Debbie Cullen of Newark, DE; and her nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St.

Anthony of Padua R.C. Church, 9th DuPont Sts. at 11:30 am Monday morning, November 12. Entombment will follow in the Crypt of St. Jude in Cathedral Cemetery.

Family and friends may call at the CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster (opp. Cathedral Cem.) from 9-11 amp Donations Monday in morning. Diane's memory may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 N.

DuPont Wilmington, DE 19805 or the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720. Esther Levin Age 68 of Vineland, NJ died Friday, November 9, 2001 at her residence. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was a part-time bookkeeper for the family business, Samuel Levin and Sons in Vineland, NJ, a recycling company. Esther was a past member, and served on the board of directors of the Sons of Jacob Congregation, and was a past member and president of their sisterhood. She also served as commissioner of the sisterhood of the Beth Israel Congregation, and served on their board of directors for 4 years.

Esther was very active in most of the synagogue activities and committees, and was a life member of the Hebrew Women's Benevolent Society. She was Bar Mitzvahed at Beth Israel in 1991. She enjoyed cooking and the arts. Her husband, Fred Levin; sons and daughter-in-law, Marc and Sheri Levin of Sewell, NJ, Barry Levin of Smithville, NJ; sister, Shirley Cohen of Wilmington, DE; sister-in-law, Rhoda Levin of Vineland, NJ; and grandchildren, Jared and Ethan survive. The funeral service will be 2 pm Sunday, November 11 at the Beth Israel Synagogue, 1015 Park Vineland, NJ 08360 with interment in the Alliance Cemetery in Norma, NJ.

Shiva will be observed at her late residence. Donations may be made to Beth Israel or the American Cancer Society's Cumberland County Unit, 1400 W. Landis Vineland, NJ 08360. RONE SERVICE Arrangements by Vineland, NJ Burial Information ALFRED ROBERTS, age 81, former ackdress. 202 Third St.

Wilm, DE. Date of Death Any relatives or friends are requested to immediately contact Joseph Kelly at Chandler Funeral Home at 478-7100 to claim the remains. Cynthia Louise MaGuire Age 23 of Lincoln, DE, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 in Selbyville, Service 11 am Monday, 'November 12 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Seabury Ave. School Place, Milford, DE.

Arr. by the LOFLAND F.H., Milford. Age 96 died November 9, 2001 in Shipley Manor. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he lived most of his life in Wilmington, DE, where he operated a grocery store. He had been a member of Congregations Beth Shalom and Machzikey Hadas.

He enjoyed long walks and vegetable gardening. He will always be remembered for his happy spirits. Husband of the late Jennie, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Len and Renee; grandchildren, Andy Markovitz and Terri Pheiffer and her husband, Neal. He will be sadly missed by 7 adoring great grandchildren. graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, November 11 in the Jewish Community Cemetery on Foulk Rd.

Shiva will be observed at 7 pm on. Sunday, Monday, November and Tuesday, November 13 at the residence of Neal and Terri Pheiffer, 2415 S. Lori Lane, Tarleton. In lieu of flowers, the family contributions to Compassionate Hospice, 623 W. Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804 or your favorite char- ity.

Arrangements SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL Samuel C. Martell Benjamin Markovitz Age 76 of Carneys Point, NJ, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 at the Memorial Hospital of Salem County, NJ, following a brief illness. Born in Penns Grove, NJ to the late Salvatore and Giacinta Cantoli Martell, he was a lifelong resident of the Penns Point area. He was a graduate of Penns Grove High School and excelled in basketball. He also played baseball for the Mayflower team.

He served in the US Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Martell retired from the DuPont Company Chambers Works in 1987 after 41 years of service. He was a member of the DuPont Veterans Association and the Penns Grove High School Alumni Association. He enjoyed traveling and watching sports.

Mr. Martell was predeceased by 4 brothers, Alfred Tony, Harry and Armondo; and 2 sisters, Mary Franceschini and Jeanette Martell. He is survived by a son, Samuel C. Martell of Pennsville, NJ; daughters, Melissa Martell of Waterford NJ and Denise Zane of Carneys Point, NJ; a brother, James Martell of Laurel, MD; sisters, Angie Martell and Alvera DeSantis, both of Carneys Point, NJ; 4 grandchildren; and a companion, Jean Corona. Survivors also include Judith A.

Watson Martell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 am Tuesday, November 13 at the Corpus Christi R.C. Church, 369 Georgetown Carneys Point, NJ with burial in the Salem County Veterans Cemetery in Pilesgrove, NJ. The viewing will be 7-9 pm Monday, November 12 at the ASHCRAFT FUNERAL, HOME, 47 State Penns Grove, NJ. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 310 Woodstown Salem, NJ 08079.

Paul A. McCaffrey Age 48 of Seaford, DE died Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Mr. McCaffrey was a painter, coached little league baseball and was active in all youth league sports. He is survived by sons, Brian and Evan McCaffrey; daughters, Kellen, Jessica and Morgan McCaffrey; his mother, Marie Caffrey; sisters, Sharon Walker McCaffrey; brother, Danny, Mcand Marilene Binkley; and his nephew, Shaun Mohler.

The funeral service will be 11 am Monday, November 12th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Front Seaford with burial in their church cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 pm Sunday evening, November 11th at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 N. Shipley Seaford. To Our Readers 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 a nominal fee. For further information, and to place an Obituary, please consult your funeral director. William M. McLaughlin, Sr. Age 68 of Long Neck, DE, formerly of Pike Creek, DE, died Thursday, November 8, 2001 in the Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE after a prolonged illness.

Bill was a Korean War veteran. He also served in the Merchant Service and later in life, Bill obtained Master's degree in human services and went on to become a college professor and a drub and alcohol rehabilitation counselor. He retired in 1997. Bill is survived by Patricia, his loving wife of 45 years; and their 8 children, Mary Patricia, Kathleen, Theresa, Denise and her husband, Matthew, Maureen and her husband, Joe, Joanne, Michele and her husband, Ralph and William, Jr. and his wife, Donna; his 15 grandchildren, who will never forget Bebop's love, laughter, whisker kisses and magic tricks; his brothers, John and Denis; and his sister, Catherine Clark.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Parish of the Resurrection, 3000 Videre Skyline Ridge on Tuesday morning, November 13 at 11 am, where friends may call from 9- 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Bill's name to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. DOHERTY Arrangements FUNERAL HOMES www.dohertyfh.com Shirley Jean McQuay Age 68 died Friday, November 2, 2001 at her home in Newark, DE after a courageous battle against lung disease, with her daughter and sister by her side. Friends may call 2-4 pm Sunday, November 11th at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin.

The memorial service in celebration of Shirley's life will be 11 am Monday, November 12th at Grace Lutheran Church, Graves Rd. at Newport-Gap Pike, Hockessin. Shirley was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, and was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a very warm and friendly person who made sure everyone had fun. She loved to dance, shop, and cook.

Shirley worked at Strawbridges Clothier in the Concord Mall for 15 years, and retired from MBNA in 1998, where she was a customer service representative. Shirley is survived by 3 daughters, Janet Enslen and her husband, Bill, with whom she lived for the past 10 years; Barbara Friedrich and her husband, Jim of Westmont, IL and Susan Stancil of Dover; 1 son, Angelo Giudici Ill of Wilmington; and 6 grandchildren, Katie and Eric at her home, Megan Lauren of IL, and Elizabeth ando Sara of VT. Her sister, Joan Cloutier of Chipley, FL; and 13 nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her sister, Arlene Moyer of Dover. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Wilmington, DE 19810.

www.chandlerfuneralhome.com Robert A. Moeller, Sr. Age 77 of Linwood, PA, died November 7, 2001. His wife, Eileen; children, Bob Jr. of Newark, DE, Eileen, Larry and Julianne, all of West Chester, PA, Lou of Clifton Heights, PA and Ron at home; 11 grandchildren; a brother 2 sisters survive.

The viewing will be 6-9 Sunday, November 11, and 8:30 am Monday, November 12 at the WARD FUNERAL HOME, 1459 Market Linwood, PA. The funeral mass will be 10 am Monday at the Holy Saviour Catholic Church in Linwood, followed by interment in Ss Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple PA. Mildred M. Morris Age 81 of Wilmington, DE died November 8, 2001 in the Christiana Hospital in Newark DE, in the presence of her family. Mrs.

Morris was at bookkeeper for Wilmington Trust and a member of the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. Her husband, Robert died in 1982. She is survived by 2 daughters, Janet M. Spring of Hockessin, DE, Carol M.

Parker of Beaumont, TX; a sister, Dorothy Vandenbraak of Wilmington, DE; and 5 grandchilddren, Dana, Karen and Robert Spring, and Janice and Stephen Parker. The service will be 2 pm Monday, November 12 at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville (south of Silverside where friends may call after 7 pm Sunday evening, November 11. Interment will be in the Silverbrook Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 850 Mt.

Lebanon Wilmington, DE 19803 or the Masonic Home of Delaware, 4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807. Gertrude Bernice Neave Gertrude Bernice Neave, age 89 of Earleville, MD, died November 7, 2001 at the Wilmington Hospital. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Neave was preceded in death by her husband, James F.

Neave who died in 1968. She is survived by her daughter, MarRushlow and her husband, Michael of Wilmington, DE; son, James H. Neave of Rockledge, FL; grandson, Adam J. Neave of Rockledge, FL; and nephew, Thomas A. Hutt of Hockessin, DE.

A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday, November 12, 2001 at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505 Buck Greenville, DE 19807. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the St. James Episcopal Church of Newport, 2 S. Augustine Wilmington, DE 19804.

Condolences may be e-mailed to www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com James H. Peterson Age 50 of Toughkenamon, PA died Thursday, November 8. 2001 at the Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. He was the husband of Anne Marenco Peterson with whom he shared 19 years of marriage. Born in Elkton, MD to the late Harold J.

and Frances Burchman Peterson, he spent the majority of his life in the Kennett Square, PA area. He worked for the past 6 years in security and maintenance at the Methodist Country House in Greenville, DE and also part-time at Lau Electronics for the past 2 years. Prior to that, he worked at DuPont as an agrochemical technician for 26 years. He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church in Avondale, PA.

Mr. Peterson enjoyed his 1-year old lab, Max. In addition to his wife, his sisters, Betty Lou Peterson of Downingtown, PA and Brenda Sharp of Oxford, PA survive. Relatives and friends are invited to his life celebration 10-11 am Monday, November 12 at the KUZO GOFUS FUNERAL HOME, State Meredith Kennett Square, PA with the service at 11. Interment will be in St.

Patrick's Cemetery, N. Union Kennett Square, PA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg. A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 or the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 225 City Suite 104, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Theresa M. Phillips Age 81 of New Castle, DE passed away on Thursday, November 08, 2001 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in New Castle. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Phillips, Sr. and their daughter, Lou Ann Phillips. Mrs.

Phillips is survived by her daughters, Terry M. Davis and her husband Larry of New Castle, Georgine M. Kruk and her husband Joseph of Wilmington; 2 sons, Thomas I. Phillips, Jr. and his wife Susan of Bear and John J.

Phillips and his wife Dawn of Warwick, MD; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Rose M. Barbizzi of a New Castle and Marion Sullivan of Wilmington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 12 Winder Rd. in New Castle on Monday, November 12, 2001 at 11 am, where friends may visit with the family beginning at 10 am. Burial will be in Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster in Wilmington, immediately following the mass.

GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY I. Esther Preston Lived her life simply and conservatively. She was an administrative assistant for the city of Wilmington until her retirement. "A busy life is a good SO back to work this time for her brother's firm, W. Ellis Preston, AIA.

An avid knitter and reader, she was still enjoying the best sellers at 91. Death came after a short illness November 1, 2001. She is survive by nieces, Ruthann Depher of West Chester, PA, Betsy Hershey of Centreville, DE; nephews, Richard Preston of Houston, TX and W. Ellis Preston, Jr. of Centreville, DE; and she was predeceased by nephew, Thomas W.

Preston. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME www.chandlerfuneralhome.com View current obituaries and the archives of obituary listings for two years online at www.delawareonline.com The site is easy to search and is updated daily..