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George C. Pulleyn, 66
DOVER — George C. Pulleyn, of Dover, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent General Hospital. He was 66.
He was born in Caribou, Maine, to Arthur E. and Winifred Pulleyn.
George had a very infectious smile and made friends easily. He was loved by all. He enjoyed his friends and the activities they did together. George was always happy, well liked, loved his parents and his nieces and nephews. He had a special bond with his nephew, Todd.
He was a former resident of Stockley Center for a number of years, and then was one of the first residents at KenCrest Center on Walker Road. George was an avid collector of hats.
His father was in the Air Force, and when George was younger he traveled with his parents all over the world.
In addition to his parents, George is survived by brothers, Philip B. Pulleyn and wife Margaret of Greensboro, Md., and Donald A. Pulleyn of Smyrna; nephews and nieces, Schuyler and Megan Pulleyn of Millington, Md., Todd Pulleyn of Greensboro, and Emily Pulleyn of Greensboro, Md.
Family wishes to extend a special thanks to his caregivers and friends who came to visit him during his illness. They were special people to George.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington, where a visitation one hour prior. Interment will be in Barratts Chapel Cemetery.
Family requests donations in George's memory to The ARC of Delaware, 2 S. Augustine St., Suite B, Wilmington, DE 19804.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.
Marie Beauchamp-Potter
HARRINGTON - I. Marie Beauchamp-Potter, of Harrington, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. She was 80.
Ms. Potter raised and showed cocker spaniels. Her pride and joy were two American and Canadian Champions dogs that she raised, showing them all over the U.S. as well as Canada. In her younger days, she owned and operated House of Beauchamp Beauty Salon in Harrington. She also worked in family business Messick Nursing Home of Harrington for many years.
When Ms. Potter met her second husband Robert, she got very involved in auto racing, mainly midgets and sprint cars. She recalls the day that Jeff Gordon at age 14 came and sat on a stack of tires in their garage, and from that day forward, she followed Jeff Gordon's Career. She even had a part of J.C. Agajanian Raceway of Ascott Park in Los Angeles.
She wrote articles and poetry for USAC and their different race magazines throughout California and Indianapolis. She even wrote a song that made it all the way to Nashville.
Ms. Potter was very outgoing, loved people and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was an avid cook and gardener. She was a strong minded person with a heart of gold. Her greatest joy was traveling with her children and grandchildren and spending time with them.
Ms. Potter was a member of the Mispillion Kennel Club, where she served as their Secretary and treasurer for many years, and a member of Penn Treaty Kennel Club of PA.
In addition to her parents, Ida and Medford Walls, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, Clarence F. Beauchamp.
She is survived by her second husband of 20 years, Robert "Bob" Potter of Indianapolis, Ind.; sons and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Lindy Beauchamp of Quartzhill, Calif., and Keith Beauchamp of Harrington; daughter, Debra K. Beauchamp - Gietka and her husband Edward of Lake City, Fla.; ten grandchildren, Erica, Kevin, Darrin, Malorie, and Lauren Beauchamp of California, Cheyenne and Mikenzi Beauchamp of Harrington, Ashlyn Noelle Johnson of Milford, Christian Charles Stelljes of Dover, Lamonte "Mark" Kendzierski and his wife Crystal of Oklahoma; six great-grandchildren, Madison Grace Johnson-Perry, Addison Kendzierski, Nicolas, Ashley, Sophie, and Amelia Beauchamp; and three close friends, Edna, Beverly, and Geneva.
Memorial services will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. Dupont Hwy., Harrington, with a visitation one prior to the services.
Arrangements are handled by the melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, DE.
Hilton, Randal Joseph
FELTON - Randal Joseph Hilton, of Felton, died on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. He was 20.
Randal graduated from Lake Forest High School in 2008, where he was active in the drama department. His acting led him to receive 2 state awards for best actor.
Randal had a passion for entertaining. He enjoyed dancing, singing, choreographing dance routines, creating music and video games, and spending time with family and friends. Randal was an aspiring entertainer and recently entered the 2010 DE State Fair Talent competition. He was also featured on the America's Got Talent television show.
He will be remembered as a loving and outgoing person who was very enthusiastic, creative, and unique. He was very optimistic and passionate for entertaining and life. He will be sadly missed.
In addition to parents, Virginia and Carl Pleasanton of Felton and Randy Joe Hilton of Camden, he is survived by a brother, Leonard Kyle Pleasanton; companion, Zachary Swafford; maternal grandparents, Leonard and Ellen Grigsby; paternal grandmother, Florence K. Hilton; aunts and uncle, Edna and Howard Wesley Rohrbach II and Debbie; cousins, Nickolas Grigsby, Christine Perrusquia, Jason and Patience Kline; and friends, Angel Kiji, Tasha Willey, Nick Dimalo, Casey Kibler, and many more.
Reflection of Life Service will be 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, DE 19952.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home
Reed, Connie Ann
FELTON - Connie Ann Reed, of Felton, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 45. Ms. Reed fought a life long illness of Cerebral Palsy.
She loved her nieces and nephews and her great nieces and nephews. They loved playing with her and keeping her occupied. She looked forward to her nightly bowl of ice cream and would just smile and giggle when she heard mom or dad get a bowl and spoon.
She loved sitting on the sofa with her friend and aid Celeste a couple times a week. She loved watching the lights on the Christmas Tree. She loved company and never wanted to miss a thing.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Whiteley T. and Louise E. Reed, and William and Annie Ware.
She is survived by her parents, "Buddy" Charles Roy Reed Sr., and Mildred Louise Ware Reed, with whom she lived, of Felton; brothers, Charles R. Reed Jr. and his friend Ronda Everett of Felton, and Curtis W. Reed Sr. of Felton; sister, Cynthia R. Evans and her husband Parry O. Evans Jr. of Felton; nieces, Erica L. Knight and her husband Michael, Brenda Renee Oakley and her husband Leland, both of Felton, and Brittany Reed of Smyrna; nephews, Wayne T. Jester Jr. and his wife Trista, Charles R. Reed III and his wife Jamie, Curtis W. Reed Jr., all of Felton; great-nieces, Sierra and Maya Jester of Felton; great-nephews, Thomas L. Knight, and Charles R. Reed IV of Felton; and special friend of many years, Celeste McQueen.
A memorial service will be 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, where a visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Wesleyan Church "Promise Land" property fund, 240 Delaware Avenue, Harrington, DE 19952.
Carol Ann Santich
GREENWOOD - Carol Ann Santich, of Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial. She was 60.
Mrs. Santich worked as a CNA for Country Rest Home of Greenwood, where she was known as a dedicated and hard working employee. In years past, she also worked as a bank teller, helped her husband with his marine electronics business and family farm, worked for the state as a bookkeeper, and owned her own cleaning business.
She received a Master of Arts degree from Hofstra University.
She was known for her bubbly personality and willingness to help others in need. She constantly went out of her way to help others, and everyone who met her loved her. Her generous, loving, and honest nature were the characteristics that set her apart from everyone else. She will be sorely missed.
Mrs. Santich was a member of From the Heart Church Ministries.
She was preceded in death by a father, Wilfred Gildersleeve.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Matthew Santich of Greenwood; and mother, Mary Gildersleeve of New York.
Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, in Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hwy., Harrington, where a visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 S. DuPont Hw., Harrington, DE 19952.
Herrmann, Mary Elizabeth
HARRINGTON - Mary Elizabeth Herrmann, 73, of Harrington, formerly of Tannersville, Pa., passed away, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at the Genesis-Milford Center.
Mrs. Herrmann was a homemaker. After her children were older, she ran and operated a tailor store for over 15 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening. She canned some of the produce and loved to make jelly.
Mrs. Herrmann moved unto a small farm where she loved to take care of the horses and goats. She was affectionately nicknamed "Grandma Goats." Throughout her life, she always kept busy and was a hard worker. She was an outgoing, friendly, and easy going person whom many felt was the nicest and most kind hearted person you will ever meet.
In addition to her mother, Gwendolyn Burge, she was preceded in death by her husband, John "Jack" William Herrmann; and grandsons, Ross and William Herrmann.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, John Albert and Patti Herrmann of Lakewood, N.J. and James Charles Herrmann of Hillside, N.J.; daughter and son-in-law, Daryl and Erik Smith of Harrington; sisters, Ruth Apgar of Maine and Eleanor Wilson of Arizona; and granddaughter, Jessica.
Memorial service will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.
