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William G. Schellhardt
Dover, Del. -- William G. Schellhardt, 81, of Dover, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, following a tenacious battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a man for whom family meant everything and whose absence from the whirl of activity produced by such a close-knit clan will be profoundly felt.
Born Oct. 26, 1928, in Philadelphia, Bill was the son of the late Max Karl and Anna Schellhardt. Following his marriage in 1949 and service in the Army during the Korean War, he moved to Dover in 1956, not long after he went to work as a salesman for Nabisco.
Bill quickly fell in love with life on the Delmarva Peninsula and all it had to offer. Its woods, marshes and waterways nurtured his soul and exposed him to a host of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing and crabbing, all of which he pursued for the rest of his life. He derived such immense pleasure from seeing his family and friends gathered around a table full of his prized steamed blue crabs that he would happily set off before daybreak to catch a bushel or more for that evening's spread.
Bill committed to other undertakings that he believed were important. He was deeply involved in the early years of the State Street campus of Holy Cross Church and School; he was instrumental in establishing the former Dover Little League complex on Horsepond Road, and he was a strong supporter of the Delaware Veterans Post #2.
Both family and friends knew him to be fiercely loyal and a man of his word. Bill could always be counted on in times of need. He was gregarious and friendly, a person who enjoyed spending time in the company of others. He took great pleasure from simple things, such as sipping Jack Daniels while smoking a cigar with his sons, or watching his beloved Phillies on an old TV in his garage while baiting a trotline.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty Schellhardt, a woman whom he loved as much after 60 years of marriage as he did the day they wed. He took pride in her as a wife and mother. They were true life partners who supported each other in everything that they did. In their retirement, Bill and Betty delighted in traveling and spending time with their extensive family, especially their annual winter sojourn to Orange Park, Fla.
Other survivors include eight children, Betty S. Long and husband David Parsons of Richmond, Va., Bill Schellhardt Jr. and wife Pattie of Atlanta, Ga., Jean Schellhardt of Magnolia, Del., Joan Wheeling of Salisbury, Md., David Schellhardt and wife Terri of Clarksburg, Md., Karl Schellhardt and wife Josie of Point of Rocks, Md., Maggie Young and husband Gary of Delmar, Md., and Mary Maloney and husband Rob of Charles Town, W.Va.; two sisters, Margaret Henderson of Glenside, Pa., and Helen Knuttel of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; 27 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Delaware Hospice, and especially CNA Don Boucek, for the compassionate care provided over the past month.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, at Holy Cross Church, 631 S. State Street in Dover. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Following the service, friends and family will gather at Delaware Veterans Post #2, 720 Pear Street, Dover. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy should take the form of contributions to Holy Cross Church or Delaware Hospice. Trader Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Hersh, Carolyn Ann
Carolyn A. Hersh, 63, Dover, She went home to her savior Saturday September 04, 2010 at her home with family by her side.
She was born on January 03, 1947 in Wilmington, DE to Anton and Alice Wright Benson.
She is survived by her Husband of 40 years, retired Navy veteran Russell L. Hersh of Dover, DE. Daughter, Kimberly Hersh Lanphear of Dover, DE. Daughter, Stephanie Hersh of Dover, DE. Foster Daughter, Maureen "Kitty" Maltia and many other foster children, Father, Anton Benson Sister, Jean Benson Simpson, 2, Grandchildren, 2, Nephews.
Memorial Services will be held Friday 09/17/2010 11 AM at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Dover, DE Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Ford, Joan A.
Joan A. Ford of Dover passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2010 at Kent General Hospital with her family by her side. She was 65. She was born on January 21, 1945 in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Patronski of New York.
Joan was an employee at Roma Italian Restaurant for many years. She was a caring and devoted mother who enjoyed gardening, cooking, the casino and spending time with her family.
Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred J. Ford of Dover.
She is survived by Crystal Ashley and Joe Heintz of Dover, Dawn and Ron Johnston of Frederica, Jeffery and Heather Ford of Massena, NY and Catherine and Michael Beebe, also of Frederica. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Heather, Brittany, Brian, Sarah, Logan, Ericka, Madison, Emily, LJ, Leah and two great grandchildren, Izzy and Liam.
In addition to her children she is survived by the following siblings: Mary Signorelli, Jane Alden, Dorothy (Ron) Boager, Theodore (Gloria) Patronski, Linda Dougherty, Barbara Reid, Sharon Lapp and Robert (Kelly) Patronski. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell (Ann) Patronski. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins..
Friends may call from 6 PM to 8 PM, Wednesday, at Trader Funeral Home in Dover. Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM on Thursday also at Trader Funeral home to be followed by a Burial service at 2 PM in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery South, Millsboro.
Lynch, Lorraine E.
Navy
Lorraine Estelle Lynch of Dover, age 85, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at her home.
She was born on September 17, 1924, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late William and Mary Harlan Kemp.
She was a homemaker and a substitute teacher for many years in the Dover and Ceaser Rodney School Districts. She was a Navy Pharmacist's Mate Third Class during WW II. She love to travel, read, spend time with friends and family.
She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, and the American Legion. She move to Dover from Leroy, New York in 1964.
She is preceded in death by her husband Alfred Mark Lynch in 1991.
Also she is preceded by a son Robert Lynch, a sister Virginia DeLaurier, and a grandson Michael Lynch.
Survived by her sons: David A. Lynch and his wife Leslie of Newark, De.
Steven M. Lynch of Potomac, Md.
Daughters: Christine L. Dillon and her husband David Williams of Richmond, Va.
Ginny Lynch Allaband and her husband Lester of Harrington, De.
A Daughter in law Diane Lynch Hill
Mrs. Lynch has 14 grandchildren, 16 great grand children and 2 great great grandchildren.
A memorial service will held on Friday evening at 6 PM in the Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Street, Dover, De.
A private burial will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, Delaware at a late date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donation to Delaware Hospice 911 Lotus Plaza, Dover, De. 19901 or to Sunday Breakfast Mission 110 South Poplar St., Wilmington, De. 19801.
Kerr, William "Bill"
William "Bill" E. Kerr, Sr., 64, Harrington, passed away Wednesday October 06, 2010 at his home with family in Harrington.
He was born on May 25, 1946 in Upland, PA to the late Frank and Helen Lloyd Kerr.
He is survived by his Wife of 30 years, Cheryl Corsi Kerr of Harrington, DE. Son and his wife, William E. and Carland Kerr, Jr. of Daytona Beach, DE. Daughter and her husband, Laurie and Roger Kerr Cahall of Clayton, DE. Granddaughter, Cristyl Cahall, Grandson and his wife, Roger "RC" and Brittney Cahall, Grandson, William "Bill" Kerr, III.
A Celebration of Life Services will be held Tuesday 10/12/2010 1PM at Maranatha Fellowship Church 60 Deer Track Lane in Dover, DE Burial will be at the Sharon Hill Memorial Park Dover, DE
Friends may also call Tuesday from 11 AM to 1PM at the Maranatha Fellowship Church in Dover.
The family request that memorial contributions be given to Maranatha Fellowship Education Fund Church 60 Deer Track Lane Dover, DE 19904 or Delaware Hospice 911 Lotus Plaza Dover, DE 19901
Jackson, Frances Faye
Frances "Faye" L. Jackson, 66, Hartly, passed away Friday October 08, 2010 at KGH Bay Health Dover.
She was born on January 10, 1944 in Dover, DE to the late Howard and Lorena Ford Scotton.
Faye was a homemaker. She is retired from Goodwill Industries were she worked for many years. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, scrap booking, collecting Elvis memorabilia. She loved her family especially her grandson. She loved the quiet country living.
She is survived by Daughter and her husband, Amy and Pat O'Roark of Valdosta, GA. Sister and her husband, Grace and Floyd Brantley of Kokomo, IN. Grandson, Logan O'Roak of Valdosta, GA. Niece and her husband, Jerry and Richard Williams of Hartly, DE. Niece, Barbara Moore of Lincoln, DE. Cousin and her husband, Judy and Rob Stemmer of, VA. Great nephew and his wife, Brian and Pam Williams and their children Casey and Austin of Dover, DE. Great nephew and his wife, Chad and Teresa Williams of Hartly, DE. Dear friend and her husband, Diane and Jack Virdin of Dover, DE.
Remembrance Services will be held Tuesday 10/12/2010 7 PM at Trader Funeral Home in Dover, DE Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Friends may also call Tuesday from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Trader Funeral Home in Dover.
The family request that memorial contributions be given to your Goodwill Chapter.
