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Ellis, Howard C
Howard C. Ellis, 87, of Laurel, De. passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Seaford Center.
Born in Laurel, he was the son of the late Granville J., Sr. and Fannie Hill Ellis.
Mr. Ellis had worked the family farm raising a variety of crops and had also been a carpenter for many years with Dukes Lumber Company. He was a WW II Army Veteran and a member of the NRA.
He is survived by a sister Doris Krouse of Newark, De.; a sister-in-law Linda Ellis of Laurel; two nephews Wayne Ellis and Steven Krouse; three nieces Frances Walsh, Karen Moore and Diane Mqrtines.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Granville Ellis, Jr. and a sister Thrussa Moore.
A service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street Laurel, De. on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 2:00 P. M., where a visitation will be held from 1 - 2:00 P.M. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Willey, William R
William Richard Willey, 81, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Life Care At Lofland Park, Seaford, De.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William Oliver and Ruth Ellen Kenny Willey.
Mr. Willey had been an agent for the former Home Mutual Insurance Co.and in his later years had raised horses. He spent the majority of his lifetime in the Laurel area except for a few years when he resided in Leonardtown, Md.
He is survived by his wife, the former Helen Marie Collins of Laurel whom he married in 1956; a son - William Michael "Mike" Willey of Laurel; a daughter - Mary Ellen Tawes of Leonardtown, Md.; a sister Evelyn Wheatley of Seaford; 4 grandchildren - William Michael Willey, Jr. William Benjamin Tawes, William Bradley Tawes and Michelle Lynn Willey and one great grandchild - Taylor Cheyenne Louis Willey. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy McCabe.
Services will be held at the graveside on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2 PM at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Laurel. The Rev. Martin Furrow will officiate.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1138 Parsons Road Salisbury, Md. 21801 or Delaware Hospice 100 Patriots Way Milford, De. 19963
The Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home of Laurel, De. Is serving the Willey family.
Payne, Dolla E
Dolla E. Payne, age 73, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on August 6, 2010 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford.
A Funeral Service will be held at Laurel Wesleyan Church 30186 Seaford Rd. Laurel, DE 19956 on Wednesday August 11, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The Pastor Ken Deusa will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Luke's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Seaford.
Pavlovic, Adele
Adele Pavlovic, age 75, passed away on August 8, 2010 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Laurel.
She was born in Maryland a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Malinkiewicz.
Adele was a devoted mother and loving mother, to her sons, Alan, Robert, Frank, Jr. and Gary. She is also survived by a sister Blanche Stratrolski. Three grandchildren, Dylon, Rachael Adele and Allen, Jr.
A graveside service will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery on 9th Street Laurel, DE on Wednesday August 11, 2010, at 10:00 AM. The Pastor Ken Deusa will officiate.
Smith, Alma
Alma Seely Smith passed into glory on July 27, 2010 at the Covenant Village Care Center in Plantation, Florida.
Alma was born October 10, 1915, in Milford, Delaware and grew up in Greenwood, Delaware on the Seely family farm.
Alma was the second daughter of George Frederick and Florence Seely. She helped with chores like feeding her mother's chickens as a young child and then worked beside a menagerie of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and neighbors in the family cannery. There she was greatly appreciated for her abundant energy and willingness to help accomplish the tasks at hand. Many have benefitted from this quality over the years as Alma held the office of secretary in her high school junior and senior classes and worked at numerous volunteer positions in her church and community.
Alma played sports both in high school and college. Alma graduated from Bridgeville High School in 1932 and from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors Degree in 1936. Then in 1959, Alma received a Master's Degree in Education in Guidance Counseling. Alma started her teaching career by teaching home economics and serving as the director of the cafeteria in Dover Junior-Senior High School. She fulfilled this position in the Dover School District for two years and then moved to the Milford School District in Milford, Delaware, where she served in the same positions. Next she went to Laurel High School and taught Biology and Home Economics. At this point on August 15, 1942, Alma married Frank Smith and stopped teaching as women did in the 1940's. When Frank went to fight in WWII, Alma moved in with his parents and went to work for 17 months as a Sussex County Home Demonstration agent. Next she supported the war effort by working as a lab technician at Cannon's in Bridgeville, Delaware. In 1954, after Frank's discharge, they built a home in Laurel and Alma returned to teaching in the Laurel School District. This time she served as a guidance counselor and stayed through 1963. In 1963, Alma moved to Seaford School District where she worked with a team of guidance counselors to help high school students plan and achieve their educational goals. She was named the Counselor of the Year for her hard work and student support while at Seaford High School. During her working career, Alma was a member of the following professional and community organizations: National Education Association (NEA), Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), Personal and School Guidance Association, Kiwanis Club KIWI and various church related groups.
Alma and Frank worked and lived as a wonderful team as they built a home in Laurel, Delaware in 1954, but later sold it and moved to a farm in Woodland where they built another home and named it "Villa Westfield" in honor of the area where Frank served during WWII.
Numerous nieces and nephews were enriched as we were able to share in Alma's life. She always had time for us and fed us from a marvelous supply of home-made ice cream that she and Frank kept on hand. -- The supply never slipped below two gallons and the flavors were ever changing.
After retirement, Alma and Frank bought a home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida near Frank's family. When Frank passed in 1982, Alma became a snow bird and volunteered at Holy Cross Hospital where she received many commendations for her many years of faithful service until 1998 when she sold her home and moved to Covenant Village.
She will be greatly missed, yet we rejoice in her precious transition into her future with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West St. Laurel, DE 19956 on Saturday at 11:00 am, wher a viewing will be held one hour prior. The Pastor Ken Deusa will officiate. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel.
Aglio, Joseph
Joseph Aglio, age 82, of Seaford, Delaware passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on June 5, 2010.
He was born in Pennsylvania a son of the late Gaetano and Frances Aglio.
He retired from Cole and PA press and printing in New York. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford. Mr. Aglio in his youth was a professional baseball player for the former Philadelphia Athletics.
A loving and caring man he is survived by his wife of over 50 years Ann Aglio of Seaford. A son Thomas Aglio of Lindenhurst, New York. His daughters, Joanne Mannion of Garden City, NY and Gina Voges of Seaford, DE. A brother, Peter Aglio of Deer Park, NY. and his sisters Jessica Maceli of East Port, NY. and Mary Kard of Altiment Park, FLA.
A viewing will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street Laurel, DE 19956 on Sunday evening from 4-8:00 pm, additional services will be held in Valley Stream, NY. and interment will follow in St. Charles Cemetery in Farmington.
Waller, Ruth E
Ruth E. Waller, age 91, of Georgetown, Delaware passed away on Monday June 21, 2010 at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown.
She was born in Georgetown on April 28, 1919 to the late Olin and Olivette (Moore) Conaway.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Norris J. Waller, two brothers, Raymond Conaway and Norman Conaway.
She was a loving and dedicated mother, and those remaining to cherish her memory are her two sons, N. Glenwood Waller, Sr. and his wife Shirley of Georgetown, DE, and Preston Waller and his wife Linda, of Salisbury, MD. She is also survived by three grandsons, Michael Waller and Norris "Bo" Glenwood Waller, Jr. of Georgetown, DE, Jay Waller of Salisbury, MD, two brothers, Preston Conaway of Laurel, DE, Herman Conaway of Mechanicville, NY, and eight great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery on West Street in Laurel, Delaware on Thursday June 24, 2010 at 10:00 am. The Rev. Dr. Paul Issacs will officiate.
Whaley, Mildred E
Mildred E. Whaley, age 77, of Laurel, Delaware passed away at her home on June 21, 2010.
She was born near Georgetown a daughter of the late Oliver and Violet Shockley.
Mildred previously had worked for the E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford. She also helped care for the family Chicken Farm. Cherished family memories include her love of cooking, making blankets for friends and family, and baking. Mildred was always willing to help a neighbor, she will be dearly missed by many.
Mrs. Whaley is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Roland "Tator" Whaley of Laurel, a son Keith Whaley and daughters Teresa Whaley and Deena Dorey. A brother in law James E. "Punch" Whaley and wife Joyce of Laurel. Grandchildren, Sybrina Hearn, Matt Whaley, Courtney Dorey, Morgan Dorey and Chase Dorey. Great Grandchildren, Andrew Hearn and Pegan Leigh.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Cemetery 26669 Patriots Way Millsboro, Delaware 19966 on Friday June 25, 2010 at 10:00 am. Immediately following the service a visitation with the Whaley family will be held at the Gumboro Volunteer Fire Company.
In Lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Mrs. Whaley's memory to Delaware Hospice 100 Patriots Way Milford, DE 19963.
