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Elizabeth Blatz Kane
"Betty"
Age 81, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully at her home at Cokesbury Village on Friday, October 29, 2010.
Born in Philadelphia, Betty was the daughter of the late Peter A. and Mary (Delacy) Blatz. She graduated from Tower Hill School and Mount Holyoke College and worked as a preschool teacher in Longmeadows, MA. She was an active volunteer in Wilmington, serving as a tutor and as Treasurer on the founding Board of Reading Assist. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Donald Charles Kane in 1987 and by her sister, Ellen Blatz Jenkins.
She is survived by her children, Ellen Kane and her husband, Rudy Rousseau, of Washington DC, Nancy LaBeau and her husband Tim of Mountain Lakes, NJ, Peter Kane of Brownsburg, IN and Cathy Irwin and her husband Brad of New Canaan, CT; 14 grandchildren; her sister, May Blatz Fagan; and many nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 5th at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville, where friends are invited to visitation after 1 PM. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Reading Assist, 100 W. 10th Street #910, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Sharp, Mary McLaughlin
Mary (McLaughlin) Sharp, of Claymont, DE passed away December 10, 2010 at the age of 92.
Mary was born April 18, 1918 in Wilmington. She was the daughter of the late Joseph McLaughlin and Bridget (McGee) McLaughlin, and graduated from Wilmington High School and Beacom College. She retired from Hercules, Inc. in 1981, after many years of working at its Research Center. Mary was a member of the Hercules Women's Club and the Hercules Country Club. She was a member of St. Helena's Church since 1948.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Leslie Sharp, and her sisters, Helen F. McLaughlin, Ann E. McLaughlin, Catherine J. McLaughlin and Teresa A. Scheing.
She is survived by her nephew, Frederick F. Scheing and his wife, Heidi; nieces Marybeth Farrell, Catherine DeMaio and husband Rocco, Anne Grimmett and husband Edward, and Bridget Back and husband David, and several cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Helena's Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 16, 2010, with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Burial at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, her family suggests contributions to St. Helena's Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809 or the Oblate Missions, PO Box 87, Childs, MD 21916.
Walter C. Sluder, Sr.
Age 78, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, December 11, 2010 surrounded by his family.
Born in Creston, NC, Mr. Sluder was the son of the late Edgar and Stella (Osborne) Sluder. He served his country proudly in the US Army. He worked as an HVAC supervisor at the Medical Center of Delaware for 28 years. Upon his retirement, he started his own HVAC repair business, Peak Valley, Inc. that he operated for 15 years. He was a member of the VFW.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 54 years, Nellie (Griffin) Sluder; his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Greg Gantt of Wilmington; his son, Walter C., Jr. of Newark; his grandchildren, Allison, Sarah, Richard and Karissa; and his sister, Thelma Shephard of North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 21st at 11:30 AM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington where friends may attend visitation after 10:30 AM. Interment will be at 1 PM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, Inc., 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or to the Ronald McDonald House of Roanoke, VA, 2224 Jefferson St. SE, Roanoke, VA 24014.
Demmin, Irene
Mrs. Irene Demmi of Newark, Delaware age 84 passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2010 after recently being diagnosed with cancer.
Originally from Shenandoah, PA, Mrs. Demmi enjoyed the holidays and loved gardening. She was a loving sister to Leonard, mother to Diane, , grandmother to Ann-Marie, Lina, and Tony and beloved aunt to Nancy and several nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be Thursday at Holy Family Church, 15 Gender Drive, Newark from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am. Private family burial to follow 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Seasons Hospice at 220 Continental Drive Suite 101, Newark, DE 19702.
Donna Lynn Sloniewski
(Wilson)
Age 53, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2010, peacefully after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Donna graduated from Concord High School in 1976 and enjoyed playing sports and excelled in field hockey and softball. She was particularly fond of summers spent with family and friends at their beach house in Bethany Beach. She began her career in nursing at Wilmington Hospital while raising her family and attending Del Tech.
Donna is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph W. Sloniewski; her daughter, Alison L.; her son, Taylor R.; her mother, Jean Brandenberger Wilson of Venice, FL; her brothers, William G. Shaw and wife, Ana of Venice, FL, Richard A. Shaw and wife, Diane, of Middletown, DE, and Leonard J. Wilson of Wilmington, DE; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard G. Wilson.
The family coveys special thanks to the many friends and co-workers from Wilmington Hospital who have been so kind and supportive during Donna's brief but determined struggle.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 16 at 12 noon at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington, where friends are invited to visitation after 11 AM. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Joseph S. Rizzo, Jr.
Age 40, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010.
Born in Wilmington, Joe was the son of Ann Marie (Corrigan) and Joseph S. Rizzo, Sr. He was a graduate of Delcastle High School and played semi-pro baseball.
Loving husband, doting father and generous soul, he will be dearly missed by his wife Marsha (McCourt) Rizzo; his children, Joseph, III and Santino at home; his parents, Ann Marie and Joseph S. Rizzo, Sr. of Wilmington; and his sisters, Kimberly and Kelly Rizzo, both of Wilmington.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 18th at 10:30 AM at St. Matthew's Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Woodcrest where friends are invited to visitation after 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Rizzo Children Education Fund, c/o Wilmington Trust, 4899 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 or any Wilmington Trust location.
Shirley Jane (Cahall) Dziegielewski
Age 75, died Monday, December 13, 2010 in Ormond Beach, Florida.
Born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1935, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alice (Whitelock) Cahall. She worked for 27 years at St. Francis Hospital. After retiring, she was a librarian for 5 years. When she moved to Florida, she volunteered at the Prince of Peace, FL, Church where she organized all the fund raisers and bake sales. She was awarded #1 chairman in 2009 of the CCW Prince of Peace Church. She loved shopping, reading, the beach and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stanley "Jingles" Dziegielewski; her sons, Mark Dziegielewski and his wife, Debbie of Elsmere and Michael Dziegielewski of New Castle. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Brooke, Michelle, Allison, Brian, Nicole, Kristen, Gabriella and Andrew; and three great grandchildren, Joey, Gavin and Makayla. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Larry (Deleski) Dziegielewski, her brothers, Thomas Truelove and Joseph Truelove, and her sister, Joan Turner.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Thursday, December 16th between 6 and 8 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10:30 AM at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzhiemers Association, 100 S. Main St. #211, Smyrna, DE 19977.
Alice L. Thompson
Alice L. Thompson's life ended on December 13, 2010 surrounded by the love and laughter of her family.
Alice was predeceased by her husband Clive and son Bill. She is survived by her brother Bob and his wife Neva; her daughter Lynda and her husband Bill; her daughter Michelle and her son John; eight grandchildren - Jennifer, Monica, Jesse, Meagan, Jamie, Rachel, Ben and Jason and one great granddaughter Kayla Rose.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Joslin Diabetes Center, High Hopes Fund, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
