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Cox, Helen Rita
Helen Rita (Keenan) Cox passed peacefully from this life into the loving hands of God at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at home in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 89. She was a devoted and loving wife to her surviving husband of 62 years, Louis W. Cox, whom she married on June 10, 1948. She is also survived by her children, Dr. Michael Cox and his wife Beth of Oregon, WI, Roberta Luby and her husband Bob of Windsor, CT, Mark Cox and his wife Cindy of Aiken, S.C., Mary Lou Hassall and her husband Steve of Kennett Square, PA and her seven cherished grandchildren. She was a loving, nurturing, encouraging mother and grandmother. She was pre-deceased by her brother, Francis Keenan and her two sisters, Roberta Keenan (Sr. Mary Patrick) and Burnita Welch.
Helen was born on the Keenan family farm near the intersection of 250th Street and 110th Avenue near Masonville, IA on May 11, 1920. She lost her own mother at the age of 15, and was supported by her brother, Francis, staying in Manchester, IA at a boarding home. After graduating from high school, she taught at a multi-grade country school in Delaware County, Iowa for two years before earning an associate degree in business in Davenport. She was working as a secretary to the general manager of Wonder Bakery in Davenport, IA when she met Louis at a dance at the local fairground on July 4th, 1946. Lou had returned from army service in the South Pacific in January of that year, and was also working at Wonder Bakery, yet neither was aware of the work connection until they met at the dance.
Helen (and Lou's cousin Merlin) encouraged Lou to go to college on the GI Bill. They were married a year later while he was still in school. After Lou graduated from Iowa State in 1951, they moved to Delaware as Lou began a long career with DuPont in the Design Division of the Engineering Department. Except for a brief stay in Lawrence, Kansas for 12 months in 1957-1958, they remained in Delaware, where they raised their four children. Grandchildren came along from 1987 through 2002 with the arrivals of Benjamin Cox and Thomas Cox of Oregon, WI, Brian Luby and Jessica Luby of Windsor, CT, Laura Cox and Leigh Ann Cox of Aiken, SC, and Kyle Hassall of Kennett Square, PA.
Helen was a wonderful homemaker and cook, renown for her expertise in baking pies. She will also be long remembered by her grandkids for her phenomenal Mac and Cheese.
Helen was a devout Catholic, attending St. John the Beloved Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington from its inception in 1953. Services were held on Saturday, March 27th at St Raphael's Cathedral in Dubuque, Iowa, with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West, Iowa. Donations in Helen's memory may be sent to the Sisters of Humility, 820 West Central Park, Davenport, Iowa, 52804-1900.
Myers, Linn McDanel
Linn McDanel Myers, 68, a one-time steel marketing representative and most recently an electronic service representative, died of metastatic lung cancer November 7, 2010 at his home in Newark, Delaware.
Linn was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Fredrick Linn and Josephine Bausman Myers. He was the beloved husband of Becky Myers.
Linn received a degree from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Over the years, he enjoyed golf, personal training, dancing and cruising. Linn touched the lives of many with his infectious smile and helping hand. He maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way until the end.
He will be remembered by his wife, Becky of Newark, Delaware; his step-mother, Anna Mae Myers of Englewood, Florida; three children with his first wife, Cheryl; Todd Myers, of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Monica Jones, of Boulder, Colorado and Kyle Myers of Sellersville, Pennsylvania; his grandchildren Casey and Riley Myers, his sister, Beth Lins, and his step-brother John Stafford along with other family and friends.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at the Limestone Presbyterian Church located at 3201 Limestone Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The service will take place on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be sent to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19810.
Joseph Vincent Hoar
Colonel (Retired), U.S. Army
Age 81, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Elsmere.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Joseph was the son of the late William and Mary (O'Connor) Hoar. He graduated from St. John's University in Brooklyn. Joseph served his country proudly in the US Army for 32 years, retiring in 1975 as a full Colonel. Joseph served in Korea and twice in Viet Nam and received two bronze stars and a meritorious service medal for his actions. After his military service, he worked as the traffic manager for Scheiflein & Co. in New York before his final retirement in Newark, DE. As an active member and past commander of the McDaniel American Legion Post in Newark, Joseph contributed much of his energy to proclaim and support the Legion's National Oratorical Contest for High School Students. As a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Joseph attended Mass daily, served on the board of St. Patrick's Cemetery and was an active volunteer. Joseph's hobbies included bowling and golf. In addition to his parents, Joseph was predeceased by his brothers, Rev. Thomas Hoar and Col. William Hoar.
Joseph will be dearly missed by his wife of 58 years, Helen Marie (Martin) Hoar; his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary E. and Edward Seage of Hockessin, Agnes T. and Lawrence Niech of Chatham, NJ, and Catherine Shaw of Washington DC; and his sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph V. and Judy Shore of Tecumseh, OK and William J. and Mary Hoar of St. Louis, MO. Also surviving are his nine grandchildren, Pete, Sarah, and Rachel Shore, Kristin, Eileen and Eddie Seage, Claire and Catherine Niech, and Samuel Hoar; a great granddaughter, Alexis Shore; and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and George Crowley of Garden City, NY.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Tuesday, November 16th between 6 and 8 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 9 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Burial will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
Foster, Patricia S.
Patricia S. Foster, Age 49, of Wilmington, DE, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 surrounded by her family.
Born in Camden, NJ, Patricia was the daughter of Dorothy (Winters) Snyder and the late Clarence Snyder. She worked as an oral surgeon's assistant for Dr. Peter F. Subach for the last five years.
She will be dearly missed by her husband, James Foster; her son, Joshua; her stepdaughter, Jennifer Clemente and her husband, Floyd; and her grandson, Hunter. Also surviving is her mother, Dorothy Snyder; her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Jim Middlemas; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Lisa Snyder and Michael and Belinda Snyder; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 20th at 11 AM at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington where friends are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
Douglas A. Slater "Sparky"
Age 59, of Hockessin, DE, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Monday, May 10, 2010.
Born in Charleston, WV, Doug was the son of the late Howard L. Slater and Eleanor Edginton Slater. He worked as a car salesman for Sheridan Ford. He loved to dance and was an avid Phillies, Flyers and Eagles fan.
He is survived by his children, Jessica Pennington and her husband Jason of Middletown, DE, Nichole Slater and fiancé Nicholas Brousseau of Smyrna, DE, John Slater and fiancée Lyndsay Bey of Newark, DE, and Krista Brady and fiancé Sean Londergan of Wilmington; his love and best friend, Margaret Johnson; and five grandchildren, Isabella and Spencer Pennington, Kayleigh Brady, Camryn Londergan and Peyton Slater. Also surviving are two brothers, Tom and Greg Slater; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 14th at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 2101 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington where friends are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Epilepsy Foundation of DE, 240 N James St, #208, Newport, DE 19804 or to the American Heart Assoc., 1501 Casho Mill Road, #1, Newark, DE 19711.
Dr. Carmen I. Olmedo
Age 61, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. She worked as a psychiatrist.
She was survived by her son, Chris Olmedo and his wife, Debbie, of Wilmington, DE; her grandson, Nicholas Martorell; her sister, Terry Healy and her husband, Bill, of Wilmington; her nephews, Dan Healy and Will Healy and his wife, Tera; and her niece, Victoria Healy.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 14th at 11 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4th Street and Bancroft Parkway where visitation will begin after 10 AM. Interment will be private.
Lockwood, Margaret Iles
Margaret Iles Lockwood peacefully passed away at home on September 17, 2010. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Anne L. Komar, husband Jack of Bullhead City, AZ. Kathleen Lockwood Hoida, husband Bob of Las Vegas, NV and Ellen Mangrelli, husband John with whom she lived. She also survived by 6 grandchildren: Christopher Lockwood, Sean Lockwood, Michael Reilly, Laura Reilly Johnson, Robert Mangrelli, Meghan Mangrelli Dunn, 5 great grandchildren and her loving nieces and nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert, her sister Helen I Feeney and her grandson P.J. Mangrelli.
Margaret resided in Oneida and Ossining, New York; Orlando, Florida and for the past 20 yrs in Wilmington, Del. She greatly enjoyed participating with the Delcastle 18 hole Ladies Golf Assoc., bridge clubs and bowling.
Burial and funeral services will be private.
Helen Tierney Mulderic
Age 97, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at Heartland Hospice House following a short illness.
A native of Wilmington, DE, Helen graduated from Wilmington High School and Beacom College. Upon her retirement from the DuPont Company, she lived in North Hutchinson Island, FL for 26 years and returned to Wilmington six years ago.
Helen was predeceased by her parents John and Emma (Grady) Tierney, husband John Mulderic, sister Mary Mullen, brother Jack Tierney, and daughter and son-in-law Mary Helen and Ronald Jacobi. She is survived by daughters Kathryn Buckley and Emma Jane Fiorelli (Francis). Also surviving are grandchildren, Cathy Gladnick, Lisa Fortner, Michelle Fiorilli, Vincent Fiorelli and John Jacobi; five great grandchildren and many caring nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 21st at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Cemetery, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville where friends are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808 or to your favorite charity.
Strayer, Marjorie Madeleine
STRAYER - Marjorie Madeleine, 80, of Lady Lake, FL, went to be with Jesus on May 2, 2010. Born Nov. 14, 1929, in Rutland, VT, daughter of the late Warren A. and Madeleine M. Turner. Survived by her husband of 62 years, James; her son and daughter-in-law Mike and Molly of Elkton, MD, her 2 grandchildren, Kelly Puza of Germantown, MD, and Tony of Elkton; her brother and sisters, John Turner, Patricia Brown, and Norma Plankey of Lee, MA, and Helen Zink of Dalton, MA; also many nieces and nephews.
"Mini Marge" loved arts and crafts and painting, and would often make gifts requiring many hours of hard work. To receive one of her works was a great treat. She was an avid reader and loved working in the yard. She was a graduate of Lee High School, Lee, MA, and moved to Johnstown, PA after being married to James in 1948. They retired to Florida in 1998.
She will be remembered for her devotion to family and friends and sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Friday, May 7, 2 PM, with a prayer service at 3 at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, Attn: Donations, 300 Rosewood Dr. Danvers, MA 01923.
Richard N. Grandstaff "Dick"
Of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Yardley, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2010 at age 86 in the care of Heartland Hospice with his family by his bedside. Born April 9, 1924 in Binghamton, NY, the son of the late Leona and Waldo Grandstaff. He was predeceased by his brother Robert W. and his sister Norma Mershon. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Lois I. (Morley) Grandstaff and three children; Richard G. Grandstaff, Leslie J. Hurley, and Scott W. Grandstaff and five grandchildren, Jamie Delgado, Heather Grandstaff, Timothy Hurley, Amanda Hurley and Lindsay Grandstaff, and two great grandchildren, Joshua Delgado and Ian Culver, all of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
At the age of 18, Dick joined the Navy and was assigned to the Destroyer S.S. Rodman, which led the first wave of invasions into Frances at Normandy and Cherbourg and Okinawa, Japan. The ship was hit by the Japanese and Dick was one of the few survivors rescued from the Pacific Ocean.
After leaving the Navy in 1946, Dick played semi-pro football until an injury forced him out of the game. Dick graduated from the Philadelphia School of Industrial Arts in 1951. In 1960, he and his family moved to Wilmington, DE where he joined the DuPont Company in the Advertising Department. Dick retired from the DuPont Company in 1986, but enjoyed working so he joined William Cann Printing Co. as a consultant until around 2004 at the age of 80.
Dick was a member of the Delaware Veterans Post #1 and the American Legion. He also belonged to the "Tin Can Sailors" and the Sons of the American Revolution.
Dick and Lois loved to travel especially to Canada. They were both avid fresh-water fisherman and Dick spent his childhood summers and adult years well into his 80's with family and friends, fishing and boating in Canada.
Dick was known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. He could turn tears into laughter in seconds. Dick lived a rich and full life and was very blessed to have such a loving family and friends. We are all better for him being a part of our lives.
Dick's life will be celebrated at Mealey Funeral home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 on Monday, December 27, 2010. A viewing for family and friends will begin at 11 AM followed by funeral services at 12 noon. Entombment will be at Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808. Please indicate on your check “In Memory of Richard N. Grandstaff”.
