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Hobson, Hilda R.
Hilda R. Hobson (nee Lockerman) of Smyrna, DE died on Friday, October 1, 2010 at the age of 95.
She was the wife of the late Harold E. Hobson; and sister to the late Hazel Lockerman, Elsie Warren, Elizabeth Lockerman, and John Lockerman.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Hilda retired from Smith Douglas in 1980.
Hilda requested her graveside services be privately held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asbury United Methodist Church, PO Box 330, Smyrna, DE 19977.
James Tyrone "Tee" Norwood
"Tidewater Laughing Wolf"
Former Chief of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe
October 23, 1941 - October 22, 2010
After a short, but courageous battle with osteo-sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, Tee passed quietly at home surrounded by family and friends.
Tee is survived by Jean, his wife of 42 years. He is also survived by his mother, Janie B. Norwood, his three sisters, Janice B. Davis, Marlene A. Pritchett, and Leolga T. Wright (Dallas), mother-in-law Jean B. Johnson, all of Millsboro, DE, three brothers-in-law, E. Duane Johnson (Doris) of Millsboro, DE, Everett A. Johnson, Jr. (Ivy) of Germantown, MD, and Elmer C. Johnson, of Louisville, KY, a special brother and friend, Bobby Norwood, and friend Ragghi, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
Tee was preceded by his father, Richard L. Norwood in 1996, sister, Vianna I. "Sweetie" Mosley in 1983, and brother, Frederick L. "Bozzie" Norwood in 2010.
Tee grew up and became a member of Indian Mission UMC. He served as Administrative Council Chairperson and Trustee.
Tee attended Warwick School 225, Millsboro, DE for 6 years. He attended and graduated from Nanticoke Indian Elementary School, Millsboro, DE, and William C. Jason High School, Georgetown, DE, Class of 1959. Tee learned auto mechanics while attending school, and found his first job working, as an auto mechanic for H. C. Burton, Jr. Trucking Company in Millsboro, DE for several years.
Tee was drafted into the US Army December 1963, and sent to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training. Tee was discharged October 1965 from 549 MP Company at the Panama Canal Zone, Fort Davis.
Tee found his princess, Jean A. Johnson. They united in holy matrimony on January 13, 1968, at Indian Mission Methodist Church, Millsboro, Delaware.
"Tidewater Laughing Wolf" was a devoted member of the Nanticoke Indian Association. He was an elected Chief of the Nanticoke Tribe from June 2002 to July 2008. He loved and supported the eldest to the youngest. With dignity Chief Tee committed his whole heart, soul, and body to serving his Nanticoke community. Under his leadership he was able to establish the spirit of unity with other tribes, renew a working relationship with the community, county, and state officials. Affiliations were established with various grant resources. T he NIA Scholarship fund was established for the higher education of the Nanticoke young people. He encouraged, supported and accompanied the NDN Stix Chix (dance troupe). He was instrumental in overseeing the refurbishing of the Nanticoke Indian Center and improvements to the Nanticoke Indian Museum. He was able to obtain approval from the State of Delaware to transfer ownership of the Nanticoke Indian Center to the Nanticoke Tribe. Family Classes on the history, as well as, courses in the Nanticoke language were conducted under his tenure, with each participating family receiving an assortment of books on Eastern Native American History. In 2004 Tee was featured in the magazine "National Museum of the American Indian" as he celebrated the grand opening of the Museum in Washington, DC. He has also been featured in articles of local news media. In 2007 Chief Tee traveled extensively to celebrate and re-enact some of the activities that the Nanticoke experienced with Captain John Smith in 1608. A permanent obelisk was dedicated by Senator Tom Carper at Phillips Landing near Laurel, DE. His crowning achievement was helping acquire 16 acres of wooded land adjacent to the site where the tribe's powwow is held each year.
Tee was an employee at Collins & Ryan Gas Co. for 11 years in the stockroom of the Parts and Inventory Department. On occasion he drove the transport truck to Delaware City, DE, and Glassboro, NJ. November, 1971 Tee was employed by the Diamond State Telephone Company as an installer. The company later became Bell Atlantic and eventually Verizon. Tee drove his 1951 Chevrolet pickup "The Possum" to work the first day and his last day in September, 2001, when he retired after 30 years.
Tee became a member of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company. He served as a President, Secretary, and Treasurer, at various times throughout his 40 years of volunteer service. On October 17, 2010 Tee was honored to become the first President Emeritus of the IRVFC.
Tee was a member of the American Motorcycle Association, the Delmarva H.O.G, and the Delmarva Retreads bikers clubs, the Tuckahoe Steam and Gas Association, the Eastern Shore Threshermen Association, the First State Tractors Association, the VFW 10638, and the American Legion Post 28.
Among many things Tee enjoyed life and people, which included family, friends and community. He met no strangers. Along with his bib overalls, Tee always wore a smile and a cheery "Hello". Tee's hobbies were riding his Harley, traveling on vacation and to Powwows in his motor home. He grew up farming and continued until June, 2010. He planted his garden, and plowed friends and neighbor's gardens.
Services will be held as follows: On Friday October 29, 2010 the formal Viewing 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966. However the funeral home will be open all day Friday, to receive those unable to attend in the evening. Saturday October 30, 2010 Viewing 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Service 1:00 p.m. at Long Neck United Methodist Church, 32051 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, DE 19966. In lieu of flowers, (per Tee's request) memorial donations may be made to the Nanticoke Indian Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Bonnie Hall, 27073 John J. Williams Highway, Millsboro, Delaware 19966.
Kosis, John L.
Army
John L. Kosis, 76, of Smyrna, died on Monday October 25, 2010. He was born in Ernest, PA, the son of the late Tony and Mary (Zelonsis) Kosis.
John was a veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the Teamster Union Local 707 as a mechanic. He worked for over twenty years as a custodian for Saint Raphael's Parish in Livingston, NJ.
John was a participant in the Rite of Christian Initiation for the Catholic Church where he served as a sponsor for candidates entering the church. He was a facilitator for All God's Children, a program which provided a safe environment for children who suffered loss through death or divorce.
He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Brother Vincent Council 7517 at St. Polycarp Church, Smyrna. He will be ever missed by his family, but he now at last is pain-free.
John is survived by his loving wife Joyce (Spillane) Kosis, his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Richard DeZao; and also the "apple of his eye", his four grandchildren, Andrew, Anthony, Angeline, and Nicholas.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 12:00 Friday October 29 at St. Polycarp Catholic Church, Ransom Lane and South St., Smyrna. Friends may call Thursday October 28 from 2-4:00 PM and again from 7-9:00 PM at Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home, 123 W. Commerce St., Smyrna.
Interment will be in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St. Polycarp Parish, 135 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, DE 19977.
Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Wright, Eleanor Norris
Eleanor Norris Wright, of Lewes, and formerly of Smyrna, died on Sunday October 24, 2010 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. She was 83.
She was born September 2, 1927 in Dover, DE, the daughter of the late Carroll F. Norris and Evelyn G. Norris.
She was educated in the Felton-Caesar Rodney School District, and had been a homemaker.
She moved to Lewes in 2001 after the death of her husband of 50 years, George D. Wright.
She enjoyed the beach, reading, cooking and entertaining friends and family. She loved working at Two Friends in Lewes, and making new friends. She was proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and will be remembered for her fun light-hearted spirit.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Dr. Mario DiSabatino, of Lewes; her son and daughter-in-law, Bryan H. and Judy Wright, of Smyrna; four grandchildren, Taryn Burris and husband Jason Burris, of Lewes; Matt DiSabatino and wife Ali, of Lewes; Justin Wright, of Clayton; and Candace Wright of Clayton; five great-grandchildren, Gannon and Evan Burris; Mya, Julia, and Mitchell DiSabatino, all of Lewes.
All friends and family are invited to a celebration of her life on Friday October 29, 2010 at 11:30 AM at the Lewes Yacht Club, 2701 Cedar St., Lewes, DE.
Private interment will be held in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the following: The Children's Beach House, 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes, DE 19958; the Delaware Community Fund Foundation Starrlight Fund, 36 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947; or the Alzheimer's Assoc., Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Ste. 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Arrangements are by Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Paul W. Lower
Age 69, of Middletown, DE, passed away at Christiana Hospital Sunday, October 24, 2010.
Born in Baltimore, MD, Paul was the son of the late William F. and Margaret (Greensfelder) Lower. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in applied physics and worked as an electrical engineer at Banashak & Associates before his retirement. He was predeceased by his son, Stephen Mark Lower.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 48 years, Ruth Ann (Sekerak) Lower; and his son, David Paul Lower and his companion Leon Vanasse, Jr. of Baltimore, MD.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 28th at 11:30 AM at Hope Lutheran Church, 230 Christiana Road, New Castle, DE 19720 where friends are invited to visitation after 10:30 AM. Interment will be held on Friday, October 29th at 1:30 PM at Immanuel Luthern Cemetery, 2809 Grindon Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21214.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hope Lutheran Church at the address above.
