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NEWS JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2003 OBITUARIES George "Ruie" Washington Cooper, Sr. Age 87 of Wilmington, DE left this life peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2003, at Wilmington Hospital. George was the son of the late James Rosa Cooper; and husband of the late, Mary Cooper. He leaves to cherish many blessed memories his sons, Willie Ford, Bobby Cooper, Willie Gasket, George Cooper, Eddie Cooper, James Cooper and Frank Cooper; his daughters, Mary Cooper, Aminah Al Haqq, Ruby Turner, Louise Evans and Christine Cooper; 1 sister, Anna Waterman; and 2 brothers, Theodus and Willie Cooper. He was also the "Pop-Pop" to 35 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and 1 9 great-great grandchild.

There will be a service at 11 am on Thursday December 11, 2003 at THE HOUSE OF WRIGHT MORTUARY, 208 E. 35th Wilmington, where family and friends may call from 9- 11 am. Interment will be in Riverview Gardens. To send condolences, visit Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to THE I HOUSE OF WRIGHT MORTUARY 302-762-8448 Maribeth M. Custodio Mrs.

Maribeth M. Custodio, age 58 of Newark, DE died on Monday, December 8, 2003, at Christiana Hospital in Newark. Mrs. Custodio was born in Brooklyn, NY October 27, 1945. For the past year, she worked as a bankruptcy clerk for J.P.

Morgan Chase Company at the White Clay Center in Newark. In her leisure time, she enjoyed knitting and reading. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Israel Custodio; 3 children, Tracianne Stolze Werth of Staten Island, NY and Michael Custodio and Angelica Custodio, both of Newark; Rose Stroble of Maspeth, NY; sister, Bernice O'Toole of Maspeth, NY; brother, David Stroble of Glendale, NY: 2 granddaughters, Ayannah Darring and Bethany Werth; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, David Stroble. A funeral service will be held at 8.

pm on Thursday, December 11, 2003, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, where friends may call after 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the United Way, 625 N. Orange Wilmington, DE 19801 (302-573-3700). To send condolences, visit www. Arrangements by SPICERMULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY 302-328-2213 Joseph T.

Dobrzynski "Doby" Age 81, of Woodcrest, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2003. Joe worked at ICI Atlas Point for 31 years before retiring in 1984. He was a Navy veteran serving in both WWII and the Korean War. Joe was a member of St. Matthew's Church.

He was active in the DAP Pushmobile Derby helping both his children and other neighborhood children build cars. He was an originator of the ICI Atlas Point Screen Door Open golf tournament. He enjoyed woodworking, especially making jewelry boxes. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Etzel T. Dobrzynski; children, Joseph D.

Dobrzynski and his wife, Carol, of Gaithersburg, MD and Denise Adams and her husband, Van, of Middletown, DE; sister, Irene Kanicki of Wilmington; grandchildren, Amy, Van and Michael. be offered am on A Mass of Christian, Burial will Thursday, December 11 at St. Matthew's Church, Maryland and Curtis Avenue, Woodcrest where visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery, Kirkwood Wilmington. The family suggests contributions in Joe's memory to St.

Matthew's Church, 1 Curtis Wilmington, DE 19804. NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME In Memoriam RADCLIFF, DONALD, L. JR. In loving memory of your birthday We thought of you today and will tomorrow too. For what it meant to lose you, only thoughs who loved you know.

Remembering you is easy, it is the heartache of losing you that will never go away. Your Family, Mom, Kenny, Larry, Linda Debbie ROBERT L. POOLE In loving memory, from his wife Marianne and his two daughters Pamela and Danette, along with the family in Bear, Delaware. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know.

Grace E. Fillipone Grace E. (Renzi) Fillipone, age 88, of Wilmington, DE passed away, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving on Monday, December 8,2003. She is survived by her daughters, Maryrose (Dolly) Olewinski and her husband, William, of Wilmington, DE and Marlene A. Stewart and husband, Ron, of Wilmington, DE with whom she made her home; son, Joseph J.

Fillipone, Jr. and his wife, Caroline, of Wilmington, DE; brothers, Francis lampieri of Eikton, MD and Alfred Renzi Wilmington, DE; sister, Mary A. Caputo and her husband, Pat, of Wilmington, DE: Pullella, 5 William grandchildren, S. Donna Olewinski, M. Thomas J.

Capodanno, Lisa M. Capodanno and Jane Esdale; and 6 great grandchildren, John Pullella, Ill, Michael Pullella, Lindsay Olewinski, Katie Olewinski, Megan Olewinski and Jason Esdale. She was the daughter of Serafino and Rosaria Renzi. Mrs. Fillipone was predeceased by her husband, Joseph J.

Fillipone, Sr. in March 1974; and by 6 brothers, lampieri, Louis, VinPasquales Earl and Elmer Renzi. Friends may call on the family Thursday evening from 6-9 pm at the Chandler Funeral Home, 7230 Lancaster Pike Hockessin. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday morning at 10 am at St. Catherine of Siena R.C.

Church, 2503 Centreville Rd, Wilmington, DE. Interment will follow Mass in Cathedral Cemetery. Either flowers or contributions will be appreciated Evergreen Alzheimer's "Day Care Center, 3000 Newport Pike, DE 19808 or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilm, DE 19810. Arrangements by CORLETO-LATINA FUNERAL HOME (302) 652-6642 Timothy J. Graney Timothy J.

Graney, age 39, died on Saturday, December 6, 2003, after a long illness. A native of Wilmington, Tim graduated from St. Paul's School and Salesianum School. He was employed most recently by Tecot Electric Supply. He is survived by his mother, Margaret O'Connor Graney; 5 brothers, William of Collegeville, PA, Michael of Boothwyn, PA, Daniel of Glen Mills, PA, Francis of Shelbyville, KY and Kevin of Hockessin; and a sister, Mary Ann Terranova of Wilmington.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4th Street and Bancroft Parkway on Saturday, December 13 at 11 am. Burial will be private. The family wishes to express appreciation to the staffs of the Wilmington Hospital, Manor Care Foulk Road and Heartland Hospice for the care Tim received. In lieu of flowers, they suggest donations to Heartland Hospice Services, 261 Chapman Road, Stocktum Suite 100, Newark, DE 19702.

MEALEY FUNERAL HOME www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 302-652-5913 Robert Frederick Helker Robert Frederick Helker, 80, of Milford, DE died Dec. 8, 2003 in Dover. Memorial Services with military honors will be 2 pm Friday, Dec. 12, at LOFLAND FUNERAL HOME, 102 Lakeview Avenue, Milford where friends may call after 1 pm. Charles Albert Hopkins Charles Albert Hopkins, age 95, of Mt.

Pleasant, SC, formerly of Seaford, DE died on Friday, December 5, 2003 in Mt. Pleasant. Dr. Hopkins was a Pharmacist, and the owner and operator of Hopkin's Drug Store in Seaford from 1945-1971. He also worked in other Drug Stores after his retirement.

Staley is A. Hopkins survived of by Newark, his son, DE; his daughter, Sue Hopkins Tanis of Mt. Pleasant, SC; grandchildren, T. Kirk Tanis and Sara Suzanne Tanis both of Mt. Pleasant, SC.

He was born in Middletown, DE, the son of the late Albert K. and Sybilla Hopkins. His wife Myra Hopkins preceded him in death. A graveside service will be on Friday, December 12th at pm at Forrest Cemetery, Middletown, DE. may call at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 N.

Shipley St, Seaford, DE on Thursday evening from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 87, Seaford, DE 19973. Delorias E. Hudson Age 67 of Selbyville, DE died Sun. 7, 2003 in Atlantic General Hospital.

Funeral Thurs. 11 at at HASTINGS FUNERAL HOME, Selbyville. Friends may call 1 hour before the service. Interment in Roxana Cemetery. 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. www.delawareonline.com TODAY'S OBITUARIES Blevins, Bertha Brady, James Campbell, Cannon, Cappelle, Concetta Castillo, Marcelo Cooper, George Custodio, Dobrzynski, Joseph Fillipone, Grace Graney, Timothy Helker, Hopkins, Hudson, Jaros, Joseph LaPenta, Lee, McKinney, Robert Mohler, Murray, Nickle, Pienkos, Preston, Pyle, Lillie Riley, Rutter, Sarkissian, Sheldon, Skinner, Smith, Strupczewski, John Thongsai, Tiller, Wright, obituaries running for the first time Bertha B. Blevins Age 74, of Wilmington, DE has gone to rest Saturday, December 6, 2003.

Berty was born on June, 16, 1929 in NC, the daughter the late Leon and Rettie Grant. She and her family moved to DE in 1955. Berty was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo, horror movies and trips to Atlantic City. Survivors include her brother, Jerry C. Grant, Sr.

of Wilmington; her children, Bonnie K. Blevins, Cathy Blevins and William K. Blevins, all of Wilmington, Larry Blevins and his wife, Patricia, Daniel Blevins Steven Blevins, all of Newark; 22 grandchildren; and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jerry C. Grant, Jr.

in 1992. The funeral service will be 1 pm on Thursday, December 11 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL, HOME, 212 E. Justis Street, Newport where visitation will begin at noon. Interment will be in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Market Wilmington. The family suggests contributions in Berty's memory to the charity of your choice.

James J. Brady, Ill Age 74 of Claymont, DE passed away, December 6, at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was born in Chester, PA, the son of the late James J. Brady, and Celia McHale Brady and had lived in Claymont, DE for 62 years. Mr.

Brady was employed at Sun Oil Co. in Marcus Hook in building maintenance for 45 years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lillian M. Ruebeck Brady; 2 daughters, Maureen Brady Curry and Paulette (Thomas) Baker, both of DE; 4 brothers, John Gerard David D. Brady, all of Claymont, DE and Joseph J.

Brady of Millsboro, DE; 1 sister, Mary Ann Kennedy of DE; 7 grandchildren, Thomas, Il, JilT Matthew Baker, Jennifer and James V. Brady, Larry Russo and Jonathan Curry; and 6 great grandchildren, Tommy, Mark, Sam, Jacob, and Braelyn Baker and Jimmy Brady, VI. was predeceased by 1 son, James J. Brady, IV who died in 1983; grandson, Mark Stephen Baker, who died in 1996; and a brother, Michael D. Brady.

The funeral will be held on Friday, December 12 at 10 am at the PAGANO FUNERAL HOME, 3711 Foulk Bethel PA. The viewing will be on Thursday, December 11, from 7- 9 pm at the Pagano Funeral Home. Interment will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. Thomas L. Campbell He went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2003.

Thomas L. Campbell, son late Thomas J. Campbell and the late Minnie L. Campbell, was born on February 19, 1932 in Wilmington, DE. He graduated from Howard High School, and served our nation during the Korean War.

He worked for the Dupont Company for 39 years. Thomas was a member of Ezion Fair Baptist Church. Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his wife Lois J. Campbell; and his children Anita B. Campbell, 'Aaron L.

Campbell, Colleen Campbell-Brown, Thomas A. Campbell, Shekela Campbell; and a devoted friend Sheila Younger; and a host of grandchildren; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends. Service is 7 pm Friday December 12 at Ezion-Fair Baptist Church, 13th French Sts. DE. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 pm.

Interment Silverbrook Cemetery. Arrangements BELL MEMORIAL CHAPEL Age 88 of Newark, DE passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, December 8, 2003, surrounded by his family. Mr. a Cannon was a farmer and caretaker for the Donald P. Ross Estate for 45 years.

He also worked for the Bayard Estate for 13 years, retiring in 2003. His wife, Lillian Cannon, predeceased him in 1991. He is survived by his sons, Bob Cannon and his wife, Lorraine, of Wilmington, Doug his wife, Carolyn, of Newark; and 2 daughters, Barbara Gove of Newark and Faye Hart of Wilmington. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, December 13th, at the MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone Milltown Wilmington, where friends may call after am.

Interment will I be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Wilmington, DE 19810; or to the Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Newark, DE 19713. www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 302-652-5913 Horace V. Cannon Concetta M. Cappelle "Connie" Concetta M.

"Connie" Cappelle, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2003. Easton, retired from Mrs. was born in Cappelle, the DuPont General Services Department in 1967 after 17 years of service and later worked as a receptionist at Casa Cappelle, her son's beauty salon in Wilmington. She was a member of Sellers Senior Center. She enjoyed her flower garden, Sellers Senior Center, dancing, trips to the Poconos and Catskills, and long walks with her dog, Shelley.

Mrs. Cappelle was predeceased by her husband, Michael in 1978; son, Samuel in 1989; and sister, Sadie Amato 1977. is survived by her daughter, Rita; and brothers, Christopher Amato and Anthony Amato of Easton, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 9th DuPont Sts, Wilmington at 11:30 am on Thursday December 11.

A visitation will be held at CORLETO LATINA FUNERAL HOME, 808 N. Union St. from 9-11. Entombment will follow Mass in Cathedral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delaware Humane Society, Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; or to the Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Academy, 55 Rolling Hills Ranch Lane, Port Deposit, MD 21904.

Connie's daughter, Rita, wants to thank her extended family of friends and coworkers for their love and support during her mother's life and illness and a special thanks to Connie's niece, Gilda Szewczyk, and her family for their care, comfort and constant love. Also, thanks to the great staff at Ingleside Care Center and Christiana Hospital 4C unit for their compassion and many acts of kindness. Arrangements by CORLE FUNERAL HOME (302) 652-6642 Col. Marcelo S. Castillo Col.

Marcelo S. Castillo of Hockessin, DE went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, De7, 2003 at the age of 89. coconer Castillo graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD with the class of 1938, and returned home to the Philippines to serve with the Philippine and U.S. armed forces during World War Il. He continued in the military service after the war, and retired in 1973.

He was a professor at the De La Salle University Business School and the Jose Rizal College in Manila after retirement from the military. He obtained his U.S. citizenship in 1991 by virtue of his military service during WWII with the USAFFE. He is survived by his daughters Coralyn de Tagle of Hockessin, Marilyn Salapare of Tampa, FL and Jacquelyn Schilling of Chesterfield, VA; in-laws Evelyn V. Castillo, Lito de Tagle, Salapare and Stephen Schilling; nephews, nieces and grandchildren Dale Daradal, Scott Price, Cathleen Price, Joseph Luis de Tagle and Charlene Castillo.

Col. Castillo was predeceased by his wife, Carmen Salva; and son, Col. Marcelo Castillo Ill. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE at 11 am on Thursday, December 11, 2003.

Burial will be private. Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100 In Memoriam MICHAEL "JUSTIN" NALLY Today we should be celebrating your 19th birthday with you, instead, you will be spend ing your first birthday in Heaven, with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Tonight, as we gather with your family and best friends to celebrate and remember your life, we will do so with smiles, tears, and hearts filled with love, for someone who touched many of us in your own special way. We love and miss you more every day, and Happy 19th Birthday Justin. Mom, Gene, Mom-Mom, Pop-Pop, Jennifer, and Jordan NALLY, MICHAEL (JUSTIN) In memory of Michael Justin Nally on his 19th Birthday.

We all miss you and love you. Love, Dad, Jen, Jordan Age 76 of Wilmington, DE passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Donna J. and Paul Granger, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, on Monday, December 8, 2003. Joe had worked in the paint department at the General Motors Company for 30 years. He was an Army veteran serving during WWII.

He had been an avid fan of the St. Elizabeth Vikings football, baseball and basketball teams. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lou Jaros; a son, S. Gary and wife, Flo Jaros; daughter, Sandy J. Selvaggi and husband, John; a sister, Tessie Sawczuk; and grandchildren, Steven Jaros, Brian, Adam, Stephanie and Katie Granger, and Dominic and Mark Selvaggi was predeceased by brother, Stanley and sister, Mary Sawczuk.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday, December 10 at 1 pm in St. Hedwig's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in the Holy Rosary All Saints Visitation Crypt of the Resurrection Patio, will be private. In lieu of flowers, kindly make contributions to St. Elizabeth's Development Campaign, 809 S.

Broom DE 19805; or to St. Hedwig's Vision of Life Program, 408 S. Harrison DE 19805. Arrangements by Joseph S. Jaros "Pops" JOHN F.

YASIK FUNERAL HOME Eleanor L. LaPenta Age 74 of Newark, DE died December 9, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Christy; children, Linda Richardson AZ, Douglas Tolbert of NC, Faye Mall of AZ and John Tolbert of Newark; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by son, Timothy Tolbert. The service and interment will be held privately at a later date.

Arrangements by the SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL George M. Lee, Sr. Age 82 of Wilmington, DE departed this life Sunday evening, December 7, 2003, at the Parkview Nursing Facility. George, son of the late Charles and Ellen Lee, was born February 3, 1921 in Lewisburg, WV. He leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted friend of 20 years, Townsend; 6 children, Cassandra, Raye, Gwen, Theressa Lee and Marsha Lee Washington; his former spouse of 32 years, Mary E.

Lee; 2 sisters-in-law, Helen and Rosie Lee; 6 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; and a host of other relatives and friends. George served in the U. S. Navy and was employed with the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Elsmere as a Chief Baker for 35 years, retiring in 1981. George was preceded in death by his 5 brothers, Johnnie, Ray, Walter, Joe and Charles Lee.

Funeral 12. noon, Friday December 12 at the CONGO FUNERAL HOME, 2317 N. Market St. Viewing 10-12 noon only. Burial Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Rev. Robert L. McKinney Rev. Robert L. McKinney of Wilmington, DE passed peacefully to his great reward on December 6, 2003, surrounded by loved ones.

Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. McKinney served his country, for 6 years in the States Navy. Rev. McKinney. pastored several churches in OH, MD and VA.

He spent the majority of his ministry in DE. He pastored the Wilmington Church of God for 20 years and the Milford Church of God for just over 4 years. He served his denomination, regionally in numerous capacities worked over 50 youth camps. His commitment to helping youth was one of his greatest passions. Rev.

McKinney also served his community by spending many years as a voluntary probation officer for the Family Court, State Delaware. He is survived by his of 52 years, Pauline of Wilmington; children and Sheila of Wilmington, Sharon and Dan McCready of Cleveland, TN. He is also survived by 4, grandchildren, Jake and his wife and son, Andrea and Payton, Jamie, Jordan and Jenna-Rae McCready, all of Cleveland, TN; mother, Atlas and sister, Wanda Cable, both of Morangton, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester McKinney; 2 brothers, Dean McKinney and Sam McKinney; and grandson, Thomas R. Johnson, M.D.

The family will receive visitors MCCRERY'S FUNERAL HOME, 3710 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE on Wednesday evening, December 10, from 7-9 and on Thursday morning, December 11 from 10-11 am. The service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Wilmington Church of God building fund; or the "Robert McKinney Grandchildren College Trust, 2945 West Lake N.W. Cleveland, TN 37312.

Bert J. Mohler Age 64 of Wilmington, DE passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Fox Subacute at Clara Burke in Plymouth Meeting, PA after a long illness. Mr. Mohler was a supervisor for Anchor Glass Container in Salem, NJ for 16 years before his retirement in 1999. He was a Navy veteran, a member of Holy Rosary Church, and an avid fisherman.

He will be missed by his wife, Rosemarie (Krapil) Mohler; his daughter, Bonnie Bradley of Streator, IL; 2 sons, Michael of Boothwyn, PA, Jason of Alexandria, VA; and 3 grandchildren, Thomas, Taylor and Elizabeth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Friday, December, 200 12th, at Philadelphia Holy Rosary Pike, Claymont, DE, where friends are invited to call from 10-11 am. Interment will be in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park in Tampa, FL at 12 noon on Monday, December 15th. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Renovation Fund at Fox Subacute at Clara Burke, 251 Stenton Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. www.mealeyfuneralhomes.com 302-652-5913 Capt.

William O. Murray "Bill" Age 65 of Ocean View, DE at home Saturday, December 6, 2003. He was a retired land developer and captain of the "Small Wonder" sailing cruise boat out of Indian River. He was a past trustee and member of the Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View, Doric Masonic Lodge in Millville, and a member of the Lord Baltimore Lions Club. He was one of the founders and past president of the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce, a member of the board of directors of Baltimore Trust Company and served on the board and was instrumental in restoring the Coast Guard Life Saving Station at Indian River.

He also loved politics. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janette Dashiell Murray; 2 daughters, Denise Adkins and her husband, Mark, of Dagsboro, Diana Wech and her husband, John, of Knoxville, TN; 5 grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa and Schyler, Adkins, and Nicholas Nathan Wech. There will be a Masonic service, Lions service and a funeral service on Saturday, December 13th, beginning at 1 pm at the Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View, where family and friends may call after 11 am. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Mariners Bethel Building Fund, 40, Ocean View, DE 19970; or to Delaware Hospice, Southern Division, 600 N.

DuPont Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements by MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES Ocean View, DE Margaret P. Nickle Mrs. Margaret P. Nickle, age 93, formerly.

of Delaware City, DE, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Shipley Manor in Wilmington. Blackbird, DE on May 5, 1910, Mrs. Nickle was the daughter of the late Alfred Henderson and Edith Taylor Henderson. She was a graduate of Beacom College and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Delaware City. She is survived by her children, Margaret F.

Kirk and her husband, John F. Jr. of Bethany Beach, DE and Louis C. Nickle, Jr. and his wife, Janice of Elkton, MD; a brother, Reginald Henderson of Blackbird, DE; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis C. Nickle, in 1989; and by a grandson, Kenneth Michael Nickle. A funeral service will be held at 11:45 am, Friday, December 12, 2003, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, Minquadale, New Castle, where friends may call after 11 am. Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Delaware City, P.O. Box 4105, City, DE, 19706. Arrangements by SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY To send condolences, visit www.spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com 302-328-2213 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 an additional fee. Military, organization, and patriotic emblems are available upon request.

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