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Michael A. Sarro
"Uncle Mike"
Of Houston, Delaware, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.
Mr. Sarro was born on November 26, 1925 in Long Branch, New Jersey, son of the late Tito and Josephine Sarro.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving his country aboard the USS Nicholson during World War II.
Mr. Sarro, along with his brother Peter, owned and operated Sarro Oil Company in Lindenhurst, New York for many years. Mike retired and relocated to Houston, Delaware in 1982.
He was a member and past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Amityville, New York; a member of the Milford Moose Lodge #2316, the American Legion Post #7 in Harrington and the Milford Senior Center.
Mike enjoyed playing cards with an assortment of good friends, watching the stock market, gardening and most importantly his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sarro was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Sarro.
He is survived by two sons, James W. Sarro and his wife Deborah of New York and Michael Sarro and his partner Sandra of Florida; two daughters, Joanne Sarro Garner and her husband Clifford of New Jersey and Florida and Claudia Sarro Pedersen and her husband William of New York; two brothers, Benedict Sarro and his wife Jean of Milford and Louis Gene Sarro of California; his grandchildren to whom he was lovingly known as Nonno (grandfather); Mark and Jocelyn Simon of New Jersey and Grace and Natalie Jo Pedersen of New York; nieces and nephews; Christina Sarro and her partner William Tribbitt of Milford, Benedict Sarro, Jr. and his wife Deanna of New Hampshire, Kelly Sarro and her fiancee Chuck Bednarek of Harrington and Richard Sarro of Washington, DC; a great nephew, Darius Sarro of Harrington and many wonderful friends, in particular, Tom Barnard.
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Milford Moose Lodge, Beaver Dam Road, Milford.
The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE, 19963.
Caswell, Harold L.
DOVER - Harold L. Caswell, Jr. of Dover passed away Friday, December 17, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 69.
Harold was born on October 27, 1941 in Middleboro, MA, son of the late Harold and Inez (Hinds) Caswell.
He was employed with the United States Air Force, and then with the Air Force Reserves as an air craft mechanic where he retired after 33 years.
Harold was a faithfull member of the Whatcoat United Methodist Church, Whatcoat United Methodist Men, Chairman of Missions and Outreach Committee, Whatcoat Administrative Board, Peninsula Delaware Conference Volunteer in Missions, and Chesapeake Emmaus. In earlier years he was an active member of the Air Force Sergeant's Association, Boy Scouts of America and the Lions Club. His awards included numerous military awards, order of the St. Barnabas and the Mighty Men of God-Eleazar.
He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and traveling.
Harold was preceeded in death by his only sister- Jane Swanson.
Harold is survived by his wife of 45 years Nancy Caswell, children Maryann Caswell of Dover, Dennis Caswell and his wife Michelle of Camden, Rebecca Caswell-Wade of Dover, grandchildren Kristen, Neill, Erik, Jena, Griffin, Aryn and Jeremy.
Visitation will be 6-9 pm Monday, December 20 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, December 21 at the Whatcoat United Methodist Church, 16 Main St., Camden.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Whatcoat United Methodist Church, 16 N. Main St., Camden, DE 19934 or Sun Valley Indian School, P.O. Box 4013, 8450 S. Sun Valley Rd., Sun Valley, AZ 86029-4013
D'Agostino, Stephen Joseph
Stephen J. D'Agostino, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004. Mr. D'Agostino owned and worked in New York as a heating and television repair man for 40 years. He especially enjoyed vacationing in Florida after his retirement.
Mr. D'Agostino is survived by his wife Sharon; a brother Tom Magliochetti; a sister Mary D'Agostino; a niece Mary Williams; and a nephew James D'Agostino. Mr. D'Agostino was preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Gianta D'Agostino; and a brother Dominic D'Agostino.
A service in celebration of Mr. D'Agostino's life will be held Monday, November 29, 2004 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE where friends may call beginning at 1:00 PM.
Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home
Triplett, Richard S.
Air Force
Richard S. Triplett of Dover passed away December 6, 2010 in Harbor Health Care, Lewes. He was 74.
Richard was born on December 27, 1935 in Baltimore, MD son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Williams) Triplett. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force.
He had worked as a salesman in life insurance.
Richard is survived by four sons Richard Triplett of Dover, Daniel Triplett of Dover, Anthony Triplett of FL and Andrew Triplett of NC and a daughter Darlene Jones of TX and a sister Thelma Underwood.
Services were private.
Rash, Barbara V.
Barbara V. Rash of Wyoming passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 84.
Barbara was born on July 25, 1926 in Dover, Delaware daughter of the late Gooden and Elizabeth (Reed) Voshell.
She had worked for the State of Delaware as a school bus driver.
Barbara will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Modern Maturity Center, Red Hatters and enjoyed line dancing until her health declined.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years William C. Rash in 1995.
Barbara is survived by her son Mikel W. Rash and his wife Anita of Dover and a daughter Jill R. Knight and her husband Robert E. of Magnolia, four grandchildren Amanda MacDonald, Jessica Rash, Sara Knight, Joshua Knight and a great grandson Travis MacDonald and a brother Richard Voshell of Summerville, SC.
Services will be 2 pm Monday, December 20 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., where friends may gather one hour earlier. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Kent County SPCA, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Ritchie, Jerome
Jerome Ritchie, 58, passed away December 30, 2010 in Kent General Hospital.
Jerome was born on June 23, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware, son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Fleetwood) Ritchie.
He was admitted in the Stockley Center when he was nine years old, where he spent most of his life before moving to Hidden Acres in 2004. After moving into Hidden Acres, he developed a special relationship with friends: Stacy and Tamika, Sam "Pop" Powell who he went four wheeling through the woods in Harrington in Pop's big truck and on the gator; Kim who has a special place in her heart for Jerome; Kat, who had worked with him for a couple of years, missed him so much, she returned back again to Hidden Acres. Melissa, Pauli, & Dez enjoyed their time with him too. Johanna who had the pleasure of sharing his first slow dance; and CJ, who looked after him every month at the Art Dance, making sure he had his snacks, but let's not forget his friends Mary Jo and Freda too.
Jerome attended Easter Seals Monday through Friday and his favorite staff members there were Joan, Patti and Jen. Some of his favorite activities were playing with his puff balls and blocks.
Jerome also touched many people's hearts at DDDS, especially Donna, Cindy, Cathy, and Migdalia, and others that had the pleasure of working with him.
Jerome is survived by his siblings JoAnn Marvel, of Wilmington; Lillian Carter, of Smyrna; Darleen Brittingham, of Ocean City, MD; Ronald Bell & Helen Jentis, of New Castle and his extended family Sam, Sylvia, Buffy, Denise, Justin, Casey & Sam, Jr.
A gathering will be held at 6pm with celebration of his life starting at 7 pm Thursday, January 13, 2011, at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave. Wyoming, DE, where friends may gather one hour earlier.
