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I a a a I a a of B4 THE NEWS JOURNAL SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2000 www.delawareonline.com OBITUARIES In Loving Memory of Victor Bartlett Clarke March 15, 1917 to July 27, 2000 Victor, the son of Bertha and Victor Clarke, was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1935 and the Academy of Dramatic. Arts in New York City in 1940. Victor A proudly, 1940 served to in 1946. the He US gradu- Army ated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, GA and the School for Special Services at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, a VA.

He was honorably discharged having achieved the rank of Captain while serving his country. Upon leaving the military returned to New York to perform on Broadway. His credits included performances in "Annie Get Your "Street "Allegro," and "Love Life." He also made personal appearances on the stages of New York's Roxy and Strand Theatres. In 1949, Victor made his grand operatic debut on the stage of the Teatro Lirico in Milan, Italy after studying with Maestro Ettore Verna. He sang the title role in Verdi's "Otello," "La Forza del Destino" and "I Pagliacci." Among his other roles were Don Jose in "Carmen," Calaf in "Turandot" mes in "Aida." He proceeded to spend the next three years singing and performing, in Italy, Austria, England, South America, Cuba and in the United States, where he was solo tenor with the New York Philharmonic and performed on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.

In 1957 Vic returned to his beloved Wilmington and established Theatre Arts Studio. Later he took a position as a theatre arts teacher at The Tatnall School. Victor also founded The Lyceum Players, one of Wilmington's most successful theatre groups, which was well known for its productions of Shakespeare at Longwood and dramatic plays such as "Inherit "The Rivalry" and "The Heiress" at Brecks Mill. Their proceeds always went to local charitable organizations. Vic was also a familiar face on and off the stage with The Brandywiners, The Wilmington Opera Society and The Wilmington Drama League.

Victor retired from producing and directing The Lyceum Players in 1976 with his final production of "1776" on the stages of Longwood and the Grand Theatre. He retired as a Master Teacher from The Tatnall School in 1982 after 25 years of teaching theatre, public speaking and English, as well as establishing and producing its annual "Showcase. Victor Clarke left a long legacy of excellence in the performing and never settled for less in himself, his countless students or his incredibly talented performers and production staff. "The Maestro," as he was respectfully titled by Bill Frank, will live on forever in the hearts and memories of those has touched and we are each the richer for those experiences. It is hard to imagine a world without Victor Clarke in it.

He is survived by his sister, Anne Leonard, St. Augustine, FL, his brother, Leonard, Twenty Nine Palms, CA, and his niece, Nicola Aidos Gorce, St. Augustine, FL. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 15 at GEBHART FUNERAL HOME at 3401 Philadelphia Pike.

Friends may visit with the family Tuesday morning beginning at 10:30 private burial will be held on Wednesday, August 16 in Dover, DE. Flowers are gratefully declined. The family has requested in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Victor B. Clarke Scholarship 1501 Fund Barley at The Mill Tatnall Road, School, WilLmington, DE 19807. GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES of New Castle County James F.

Donahue, Jr. Of Claymont, DE, age 76, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2000 in the Riverside Extended Care Facility, Wilmington. Beloved husband of the late Isabella (McCloskey) Donahue. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John J. Donahue.

Survived by his sisters, Margaret Gallagher Mary C. Donahue, both of Philadelphia, PA. Also survived by his sisterin-law, Betty Donahue; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Donahue was the former owner of Country Maid Dairies.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, August 14, 2000 at 11 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE. Friends may visit with the family at the church Monday morning from 10-11 am. Burial will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2306 Kirkwood Wilmington, DE 19805.

GEBHART FUNERAL HOMES of New Castle County Lawn Croft Cemetery Pre-need Planning In ground burial, entombment and cremation niche options A convenient location Call 610-485-1878. Anna Elizabeth Eckton Age 95, formerly of West Wilmington, died at Ingleside Care Center in Hockessin on Thursday August 10, 2000. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 14 at 10 a.m. at Cathedral of St. Peter, 6th West Streets, Wilmington where friends may call after 9 a.m.

Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Ingleside Care Center, 6525 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707. Arrangements by MEALEY FUNERAL HOMES. John O. Erickson, Sr.

John O. Erickson, Sr. passed away at age 81 on Thursday, August 10, 2000 at Arbors at New Castle, where he had resided since becoming ill shortly after surgery in of this year. He was born August 1919 in Brooklyn, NY, the first- born son to Swedish immigrants and the first in his family to be a natural born Uniteckstates citizen. Mr.

served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, he worked as a freight conductor and as a passenger conductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad for 37 years until he retired in 1972. He spent his retirement years collecting trains and caring for wife, who has Alzheimer's Disease. He was a Life Member of Atterbury VFW Post John was preceded in death by his third do child, Lorentz, who died in 1945 as an infant; his first wife, Ruth Elizabeth Johnson Erickson, who died in 1965; and his brother, Carl Robert Erickson, who died in 1991. In addition to being survived by his second wife, Eunice Lloyd Erickson, he is also survived by a stepson from his first marriage, Robert Johnson Brockton, MA; his son and daughter John and Alberta Erickson of Newark, DE; his daughter son-in-law, Elizabeth and Hayward Lockaby of Piedmont, SC; his daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Montes Tope of Fort Wayne, IN; daughter and Joanne and Lawrence Green, Sr.

of New Castle, DE; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; as well as a brother, Alfred Erickson of Winchester, VA; and a sister-in-law, Midge Erickson of Rockville, CT. A funeral service will be held at 11:45 am Monday, August 14, 2000 at the Chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where friends may call after 11 am. Interment will be in the adjoining memorial park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National World War I Memorial, 2300 Clarendon Ste.

501, Arlington, VA 22201. Irene Gaston Age 92, died Aug. 3, 2000 in Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. Wife of the late Andrew Gaston. Mother of Catherine Arelene Woodlen.

Daughter of the late Price Clara Waller. Sister Emma Patrick, Evang. Christine Word, Bishop Milton Waller Madeline Frazier. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives friends. Mrs.

Gaston worked at University of DE for many years. Funeral 12 noon Aug. 14 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1325 Barksdale Newark; viewing 10-12. Burial St. John's Cem.

CONGO FUNERAL HOME Gertrude Genevitz Age 95 of 704 River died August 12, 2000. Gertrude was a member of Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth Cong. for 50 years, owned Philip's New Used Furniture for 20 years, and was the widow of Philip Genevitz. She is survived by daughter, Mary Wagenschur; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Graveside Service 2 pm Monday, August 14 at the Jewish Community Cemetery on Foulk Rd.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kutz Home Employee Appreciation Fund, 704 River Rd. Arrangements by SCHOENBERG MEMORIAL CHAPEL In Memoriam CRISCONI Remembering Anthony "Butch" on the 8th anniversary of his passing, We continue to miss your presence everyday. Nothing can fill the void in our lives. We will always treasure all that you gave us. Sadly missed, Your Family SMAGALA, AGNES Dear Babcia, Remembering you today on the 30th anniversary of your death on August 13th, 1970.

Thank You for your love and all the beautiful memories of my childhood. Forever loved and remembered, Granddaughter, Barbara TAYLOR Joyce Ann Taylor Dear Mom, Roses are red, violets are blue. thank God, for the time that he let me share with you. also thank everyone whose been there beside me. I pray that God will Bless You.

Lorraine, Lemont Graves, Kesha, Mercedes, Darnell Dymond, Wydeem, Leonard Dennis. WINGATE CLYDE memory of my father on his 70th birthday. Dearly loved and sadly missed, Loye, Sandy Evelyn (Nana) Hess 84 Wilmington, died peacefully Thursday, August 2000 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Paul Regener. Mrs. Hess, or Nana as she was known to everyone, was formerly of Gwinhurst.

She was retired from the Charcoal Pit, where she worked for 25 years. Mrs. Hess was a devoted mother and loving grandmother, and will be deeply missed. She was an avid bingo player. Her husband, Rankin D.

Hess, died in 1983. Besides her daughter and son-in-law, she is survived by another daughter, Linda Sliter of Odessa; 2 brothers, Robert and Harold Irvin of FL; and 1 sister, Ann Atkins of TX; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services will be Monday, August 14 at 1:30 pm in the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville, where friends may call after 12:30. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. the McDonald House, Contributions, may be made to We Care PO Box 1995, Wilmington, DE 19899.

Charles Albert "Lefty" Johnson, Sr. Age 76 of Elsmere, died Friday, August 11,, 2000 in the Christiana Hospital. years at the Wilmington FinishMr. Johnson a worked for 44 ing Co. as a Textile Supervisor, retiring in 1989.

He then worked years at The Devon as a Doorman, where everyone knew him as Charlie. He was a member of Stapler A.A. and enjoyed going to the racetrack and ball games. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen McGonigle Johnson; his children, Margie May, Jeanette Crowley, Charles A. "Chuck" Johnson, Mary Frances Johnson and Bill Johnson, all of Wilmington; 14 grandchildren; 5.

great grandchildren; his brothers, Edward C. Johnson, Jr. and O.M. Johnson; and his sisters, Fran Stevenson and Dorothy Matthies. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St.

Ann's R.C. Church, Gilpin Ave. Union Wilmington on Wednesday morning, August 16, 2000, at 10 Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery. Friends call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 1900 Delaware Wilmington Tuesday evening after 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the St.

Francis Hospital, 7th Clayton Wilmington, DE 19805. Jacqueline (Fritz) Johnson Jacqueline (Fritz) Johnson, 38, of Newark, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 9, 2000. Ms. Johnson was a graduate of Glasgow High School and worked for Country Maid Deli in Brookside Park. She was especially devoted to her loving family, enjoyed going on beach vacations with them, and was active in her sons' sports leagues.

A talented cook, Ms. Johnson was well known by friends and family for her special recipes. She enjoyed craft making as well. She is survived by, her children, Anthony Michael Johnson and Chad Bruce Johnson, both at home; niece, Carla Fritz of Newark; mother, Frannie of Newark; father, John C. Fritz of Ocean City, MD; brother, Mark John Fritz of Newark; and John Preston Zeigler of Havre de Grace, MD.

A funeral service will be held I at 12 noon Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at FUNERAL HOME, 121 W. Park may call Interment Place, Newarki, where friends will follow in Silverbrook Cemetery, Lancaster Ave. DuPont Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the "Trust Fund of Anthony Chad 712 Willings Way, New Castle, DE 19720. John H.

Kirk Age 93, formerly of Union Park Gardens, died on Thursday, August 10, 2000 in Brandywine Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Kirk retired from Equitable Life Ins. Co. as an insurance agent.

After his retirement, he worked for Knotts, Inc. He was a WWII Army veteran. Mr. Kirk's Dorothy Newcomb Kirk, died in 1991. He is survived by his sisters, Bertha Boronski of Newark and Mary Moroney of West Grove, PA; his nephew and his wife, Gerald and Peggy Newcomb, whom cared for him; and 15 nieces and other nephews.

Services will be on Monday. August 14, 2000 at 9:45 am in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, where friends may call after 9 am. Entombment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Wilmington, DE 19808. Arrangements by MCCRERY FUNERAL HOMES Card Of Thanks SMITH The family of Victor W.

Smith Sr. wishes to express deep gratitude for the prayers and many acts of kindness shown to us by neighbors, and friends during our recent bereavement. We especially thank Dr. Richard H. Morgan and all consulting physicians, the nurses in ICU at Christiana Care the Bethel AME Church Family, and the entire staff of Congo Funeral Home.

May God Bless all of you. The Smith Family. Francis J. Kirkley "Fran Fran" Francis J. Kirkley of Newark, age 40, died on Thursday, August 10, 2000 in the Christiana Hospital of heart failure.

He was the son of the late John V. Sr. and Rose Marie Kirkley. Fran Fran had been recently employed by, the Delaware Moving and Storage Co. He was a member of the St.

Anthony's Club in New Castle. He is survived by his brothers, Edward "Buck" A. Kirkley, John V. Kirkley, Il and Patrick M. Kirkley; and sisters, Rose Ann Bowden, Diane F.

Jones and Carrie Ann Tampanello. Mr. Kirkley is also survived by his niece, Dawn Kirkley Worthy and her children, James and Amber, with whom he lived. There are also 3 other nieces; 11 nephews and 2 great nieces. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 11 am at the Gebhart Funeral Home, 531 Delaware Olde New Castle.

Friends may visit with family Monday evening at the funeral home from 7-9 pm. Burial will be in the Glebe Cemetery, New Castle. GEBHART FUNERAL HOME of New Castle County Pedro Lopez Age 70 of Wilmington, died Friday, August 11, 2000 in Crozer Chester Hospital. He is survived his wife, Modesta Lopez; daughters, Olga I. Lopez of Philadelphia, PA, Sandra, both Lopez of and Wilmington.

Carmen RaMass of Christian Burial will be held 11 am Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 4th Jackson Sts. Viewing will be at 10 am at the church. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery. For more information Call 652-6642 CORLETO-LATINA FUNERAL HOME Eloise Webb Murray was the widow of Charles F.

"Bud" Murray, who died in 1998 after 56 years of marriage. Mrs. Murray was born and raised in Mt. Airy, MD. She moved to Frederick, MD after graduating from the University of Maryland and her marriage to Bud.

While in Frederick, she was very active in the community including membership and Past President of the Greenwalled Garden Club, where she bea nationally accredited Flower Show Judge and later Life Judge, the Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the Frederick Civic Club, where she was Chairman of the Decorating Committee for the local Mardi Gras, and was a member of the Evangelical Reformed Church. After moving to Wilmington, DE, she belonged to the Leaf and Petal Garden Club. She was a at Winterthur Museum, worked at the Brandywine River Museum and Hagley Museum. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. She is survived by her 2 children, Ross C.

Murray and Gail Murray Kronenberg; and 4 grandchildren. There will be a graveside service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD. Arrangements by DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME Wilmington wAge, 79 Tuesday, of August Wilmington, 8, 2000 DE, in the Wilmington Hospital. 0 0 0 She Jennie Palandrani TODAY'S OBITUARIES Biffoni, Sophie Boylan, Cabo, Grace Clarke, Donahue, James Eckton, Anna Erickson, John Gaston, Irene Genevitz, Hess, Evelyn Johnson, Johnson, Jacqueline Kirk, John Kirkley, Francis Lopez, Murray, Palandrani, Jennie Pierson, Henry Scrivens, Marvin Williamson, Mary obituaries running for the first time Sophie F.

Biffoni Age 81 of Wilmington, died Thursday, August 10, 2000 in Churchman Village, 4949 Ogletown-Stanton Newark. Mrs. Biffoni was a retired bookkeeper. She was a homemaker and was also a member of AARP. Her husband, Lawrence Biffoni, is deceased.

She predeceased by 3 brothers, Charles, Robert and James; and 2 sisters, Ida and Valerie. She is survived by a daughter, Eleanor M. Erb of Wilmington; and a son, Albert R. Migliore of Stone Harbor, NJ; 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11 am CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 7230 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin.

Burial will be in! St. Patrick's Cemetery, Ashland. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from am. Edward A. Boylan Age 85 of Wilmington, died Friday, August 11, 2000 at the Christiana Hospital.

Service 11 am Wednesday, August 16 at the Episcopal Church, 2800 Duncan Rd. Friends may call at the KRIENEN-GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOME, 1400 Kirkwood Elsmere Tuesday evening, August 15th from 6-8 pm. Interment IN the Silverbrook Cemetery. Ed was a foreman with the Magness Construction Company. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII and served in both the North Atlantic and South Pacific.

He was a life member of AMVETS, a member of the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, and for many years he was very active in the Republican Party. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William David Boylan and Francis, Fisher Boylan. He is survived by his of 25 years, Ruth N. Boylan; his children and their spouses, Margaret and Donald Connelly, Nancy E.

Boylan, Fran and Jack Degnars, Stephen and Cathi Brady, Kathy and Leonard Kahn, John and Vanessa Brady and Ruth E. BradY. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Barnabas Church Endowment Fund, 2800 Duncan Wilmington, DE 19808 or the Destroyer Escort Historical Foundation (DEHF), dba-USS Salter, PO Box 1926, Albany, NY 12201-1926.

For Information KRIENEN-GRIFFITH FUNERAL HOMES 994-9614 Grace H. Cabo Age 84 of Wilmington, died Sunday, August in St. Francis Hospital. Wife for 48 years of Henry Cabo. Mother of Bruce A.

of Wilmington and the late Delores Langley of E. Pittsburgh, PA. Stepmother of Ana R. Castro of Long Beach, CA. Sister of Jesse G.

Hildebrand of Johnstown, PA and Lawrence C. Hildebrand of FL. Sister-in-law of Rose Hildebrand and the late Hazel Hildebrand. Also survived by 2 granddaughters; 2 great grandchildren; and other relatives and Arrangements by CORLETO-LATINA 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. DONATIONS: Monetary NEED, donations, as well as stocks and other securities, may be given year-round the News Journal to the Annual Fund and to the Endowment Fund.

For information on the Endowment Fund, contact the Delaware Community Foundation at 571-8004. For information on contributing to the Annual Fund, contact 324-2560. Gifts of $500 or more may be designated to go to the Needy Family Endowment Fund. IN NEED OF HELP: The Salvation Army and Delaware's Division of State Service Centers distribute the funds to people who are in need of basic necessities such as food, shelter, utilities and other emergency needs. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Division of State Services at 577-4965 ext 14.

you already receive assistance from the State, call the Salvation Army: at 656-1667 ext 29. Funds are not disbursed by The News Journal. Jennie G. (D'Angelo) Palandrani, age 90 of Lorelton, Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Wednesday afternoon, August 9, 2000. Jennie was born in Teramo, Italy on February 14, 1910 to the late Salvatore and Giuseppina (Crescenti) D'Angelo, and came to the United States at the age of 2.

A homemaker, enjoyed cooking, knitting, playing cards and, most especially, spending quality time with her family and many friends. Jennie touched many lives, and she will always be lovingly remembered as a caring and devoted wife, mother, mother, sister, augread friend. grandmother, grandhusband of 70 years, James Palandrani, passed away March 23, 2000. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Vincent and Tiberius D'Angelo; her sisters, Viola D'Angelo and Rose Larosch; and her daughter-in-law, Virginia L. Palandrani.

Jennie is survived her sons and daughters-inlaw, Guy and Dorothy Palandrani of. Wilmington, James Palandrani of Wilmington and Frank and Dorrie Palandrani of Vancouver, WA; her daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine a and Jimmie Talmo of Newark; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann Schulli of Wilmington, Mary and Paul Biondi of Kennett Square, PA and Edith and Clarence Stauffer of Fort Lauderdale, FL; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church, 2503 Centerville Rd.

on Monday morning, August 14 at 10:45 am. Family and friends may attend the viewing in the church gathering area from am. Entombment will be in the Rosary Garden Crypt, All Saints Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jennie's name may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2503 Centerville Wilmington, DE 19808 or the charity of your choice.

CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME 2309 Lancaster Ave. 658-9095 Harry A. Pierson Age 78 of Castle Hills, New Castle, died Friday, August 11, 2000 at the Christiana Hospital. Service 11:30 am Wednesday, August 16 at the chapel of Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Bear.

Interment in the adjoining veterans cemetery. Friends may call at the KRIENEN FUNERAL HOME, 34 W. 6th New Castle on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm. Harry had over 30 years of service with Lofland-Mayflower Moving and Storage, and for many years, volunteered to set up the Wilmington Flower Market. He was a US Army Air Corps veteran of WWII, and served in the China-Burma Theatre.

He is survived be his wife of 51 years, Doris Bush Pierson; his daughters, Darlene Stoppi of Middletown, DE, Elaine Russo of Sun City West, AZ and Suzanne Andujar of Smyrna, DE; and 4 grandchildren. lieu of flowers, donations may be made Memorial Fund, American Battle Monuments Attn: GR048, PO Box 96074 Washington, DC 20090-6074. For information KRIENEN FUNERAL HOME New Castle 328-9300 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.

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